Hello everyone, this is my first post to this forum, but I've been reading for quite some time. This forum is great wealth of information for all levels of knife enthusiasts!
I recently purchased a Trident Folder Tanto, and I have to say I'm a bit concerned with the lock up. With the blade open, a good amount of flex is visible when pressure is applied to the spine of the blade. It almost appears that the zytel is going to give way with even small amounts of hand pressure.
Aside from the lockup issue, I am very pleased with the knife design and action. The only other assisted opener I have experience with is a Benchmade Apparition, and although the opening mechanisms are totally different, I find that the SOG has bit more snap which I like. I think I would like this knife a bit more with an aluminum grip or even better with steel liners and zytel scales. For such a tough looking setup, it just seems appropriate.
I recently purchased a Trident Folder Tanto, and I have to say I'm a bit concerned with the lock up. With the blade open, a good amount of flex is visible when pressure is applied to the spine of the blade. It almost appears that the zytel is going to give way with even small amounts of hand pressure.
Aside from the lockup issue, I am very pleased with the knife design and action. The only other assisted opener I have experience with is a Benchmade Apparition, and although the opening mechanisms are totally different, I find that the SOG has bit more snap which I like. I think I would like this knife a bit more with an aluminum grip or even better with steel liners and zytel scales. For such a tough looking setup, it just seems appropriate.