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SOG Flash- Flipper?
- Thread starter GarageBoy
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no flipper on the Flash, unfortunately. it's really the only thing keeping me from buying one. 'course with SOG, you just can't win. they put a flipper on the Twitch series, and then make it a LOCKBACK!! :barf:
maybe they'll update the poor thing and stick a flipper on her in the future.
abe m.
maybe they'll update the poor thing and stick a flipper on her in the future.
abe m.
I have the flash I and II and they are ok. I actually hate the Flash I as it's handle is a scale module of the Flash II. The scaled-down model doesn't take into account that once it's smaller it wouldn't fit a normal person's hand/fingers anymore! The Flash I is probably one of the least comfortable knives I own (and I own about 20 folders).
At first I didn't like the Twitch XL but it's really growing on me. I've been meaning to do a review for a while now. It's my favorite IWB knife. It's thin, sturdy and I figure that the 'flipper' will be easy to deploy when under stress or distraction if needed in an SD capacity.
The Twitch's lockback is kinda annoying, as is the stitch to turn it off. The lock is solid, though. I just superglued the switch into the "off" position because I kept putting it on accidentally and then be unable to open the knife quickly.
I waited about 3 weeks before I glued it, wondering if it was a good idea to do that. I figure that the SuperGlue isn't strong enough to really hold it. I think I can break it open anytime (that's my plan, anyway). It's never opened accidentally, I don't see it happening easily.
The Flash's lock works well, but feels uninspiring. The clip on the Flashes are great! Low-riding, unobtrusive, but is easy to grab and extract from the pocket because of the way it's designed.
The Twitch XL's clip would be less obtrusive if it didn't say SOG on it. It looks cool but calls way too much attention to itself.
Overall, I like the Twitch better than the Flash. That's primarily because of the flipper, but also because the construction just feels much sturdier.
At first I didn't like the Twitch XL but it's really growing on me. I've been meaning to do a review for a while now. It's my favorite IWB knife. It's thin, sturdy and I figure that the 'flipper' will be easy to deploy when under stress or distraction if needed in an SD capacity.
The Twitch's lockback is kinda annoying, as is the stitch to turn it off. The lock is solid, though. I just superglued the switch into the "off" position because I kept putting it on accidentally and then be unable to open the knife quickly.
I waited about 3 weeks before I glued it, wondering if it was a good idea to do that. I figure that the SuperGlue isn't strong enough to really hold it. I think I can break it open anytime (that's my plan, anyway). It's never opened accidentally, I don't see it happening easily.
The Flash's lock works well, but feels uninspiring. The clip on the Flashes are great! Low-riding, unobtrusive, but is easy to grab and extract from the pocket because of the way it's designed.
The Twitch XL's clip would be less obtrusive if it didn't say SOG on it. It looks cool but calls way too much attention to itself.
Overall, I like the Twitch better than the Flash. That's primarily because of the flipper, but also because the construction just feels much sturdier.
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The Twitch is awexome! What's wrong with making it a lockback? I'ld take that over a linerlock any day. Besides are you telling me that you can't close a lock back single-handedly?
Just an aside: Even though I don't care for safeties, I've never had any problem accidentally engaging mine.
-KC
Just an aside: Even though I don't care for safeties, I've never had any problem accidentally engaging mine.
-KC
Bill DeShivs
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When converted to auto, the SOG Flash models are some of the nicest EDC knives I have seen. They still work with the thumbstud, but the lock release becomes the opening button. They won't open in your pocket, have good steel, and are lightweight. And they are inexpensive.
Bill DeShivs
Bill DeShivs
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I recently bought a SOG Twitch, Twitch II and a Blink, and a Trident is on the way. The Blink doesn't always fully open, but I really like the Twitch I and II. The I might become my EDC! I am thinking about buying the Flash II, is it worth it?