Sog Flash II, With Aluminum or Zytel Handle?

[itieknots7]

Hey everyone, first post.

I'm looking at getting a SOG Flash II and want to know if the aluminum handle is worth the extra cash over the Zytel handle?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Welcome to Bladeforums! Welcome to SOG, too (II?)!

I just looked up the 2 models and I think that's an awful lot to pay for the aluminum upgrade. My own Flash II is the camo Zytel handle and it is a reliably solid handful. I'm glad I didn't bother with the aluminum myself: I'm very pleased with the one I got.

 

[Strobengh]

Although the aluminum handles are expensive, the only problems I have ever heard of in a Flash II have been from Zytel handles.

I've used my old aluminum handled Flash II pretty hard, and it's never failed me, FWIW.

 

[krevo]

I actually like the Zytel handled flash mo betta

Never had a single issue with either, but I EDC my plain edge Zytel model. Best beater EDC knife for the money that I've come along.

 

[jeffreyliu838]

Would aluminum handles get cold when you're using them in really cold places?

 

[krevo]

Would aluminum handles get cold when you're using them in really cold places?

Also, leaving it in backpack in South Texas causes it to get a little warm. Warm aluminum = sweaty hands.

 

[JNieporte]

I like the Zytel handle better myself, having owned both of them. It just feels better.

 

[FiReBReTHa]

Hi there!

I was browsing around looking to replace my zytel handled one that fell out of my pocket (most likely)


And I am debating the purchase of an aluminum handled one because with the zytel I had it backpocket mounted and over time the clip was wiggling left to right "stretching" its mounting hole.

it felt great but I think its time to try the aluminum for an extra 30 bucks. Plus, with the price drop it is still cheaper then when I bought the Zytel!