Sog Spring strength weak.

mwhich50

mwhich50

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I have a few switchblades that I have had for many years. The deployment was sluggish so I stored them in the open/spring relaxed position for a few months. Sure enough, the deployment speed has improved to what I consider normal.
I recently purchased an Aegis. My older (but barely used) Flash is no where near as snappy as the new Sog.
I was wondering if anyone has tried to improve deployment speed by leaving their Sog in a "relaxed position?
Thanks.
 
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I have never done that. I will confirm with you that the Aegis has a much more snappy spring than an older Flash. My Aegis absolutely flies out. If you give leaving it open a try, let us know how it works.
 
I spoke to someone at Sog CS and they said the older models have a circular wrap around spring instead of the conventional straight spring bar. If relaxing the spring helps, he is not aware of it. The newer Flashback and Zoom do have a new straight (straighter) spring. It may be different for these models, but they are so fast to begin with, it probably won't ever be an issue.
I am going to leave mine in the open position for a couple of months and see what happens.
 
The subject of open vs. closed storage has been discussed numerous times in the Automatic forum and the concensus from those who know quite a bit about autos is that it does NOT matter.

All my spring assist or auto SOGS have been stored closed and I've noticed no change in performance.

Alan
SOG DOG #2
 
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My three remaining switchblades are Italian stiletto style with the blade that swings out from the side. I purchased them in Portugal in 1986, I believe. BTW they are as good as they were the day I purchased them. I'm sure the technology and materials have changed somewhat. The reason why I know something has improved since i have left them in the open position is because I used to have periodic misfires in which the blade didn't fully engage sending the blade bouncing back to the closed position. That has been completly eliminated so far. I guess it could have something to do with the locking mechanisms. Who knows.
I don't expect anything to change with my Flash 2, but I will know for sure in 2 mos.
 
mwhich50 said:
My three remaining switchblades are Italian stiletto style with the blade that swings out from the side. I purchased them in Portugal in 1986, I believe. BTW they are as good as they were the day I purchased them. I'm sure the technology and materials have changed somewhat. The reason why I know something has improved since i have left them in the open position is because I used to have periodic misfires in which the blade didn't fully engage sending the blade bouncing back to the closed position. That has been completly eliminated so far. I guess it could have something to do with the locking mechanisms. Who knows.
I don't expect anything to change with my Flash 2, but I will know for sure in 2 mos.
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Most likely it has more to do with the mechanism. The less expensive stilettos have a tendency to be twitchy.

Materials have improved, but one of the people who says it does not matter is Bill DeShivs, who has extensive experience restoring old/antique autos along with more modern ones.

Interestingly, the only person I've seen recommend storing them open is Frank Beltrame, the maker of many of the better Italian Stilettos.
 
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