which knife chould i buy, CRKT M16 or SOG Trident

I can't speak for the SOG knife but I have an M16 and love it. It is the larger tanto version or the "Big Dog" as it is sometimes called. It is very smooth,thin and very light. It has a solid lockup and absolutely no blade play. It is easy to sharpen and holds a good edge. I've had it about 4 years and couldnt be happier. The SOG looks good also and I bet is a really good knife.




John
 
thanks,

4 years mmmhh that is a good start:-) ,
uptill know it is going to be the m16.

anybody else?
 
I have never had a sog but I did have a CRKT-16. I really liked it it was easy to sharpen and seemed to be well made. But I guess somebody else liked it more because it grew leggs and walked off.:mad:
 
No experience with the SOG, but I also have an M16-13 and like it a lot.
 
I bought an M16 14M about three weeks ago and IMO it's a much better knife than the Trident Folder.

I handled a Trident folder yesterday and can say I was pretty disappointed with the overall quality. It seemed to me that the Zytel handle lacks good support and the blade seemed to wobble. I'm a SOG fan so this was a disappointment since I was prepared to buy it ( I wound up with a Kershaw Leek).

I have a SOG flash II ( aluminum scales) and it's a much better knife. I'm not sure if the Trident comes in aluminum but Id stay away from the Zytel version. It is a lighter knife to carry than the larger M16 knives, but the M16 seems more robust.
 
Moving from Traditional to Blade Discussion.

BTW I am a little prejudice, but I like the M-16. (Have not tried the new ones, but the originals were built very well.)
 
I haven't any experience with the SOG Trident , but I did have a SOG Twitch II and was quite dissappointed with it as it did have considerable play and the spring assist ended up breaking. Truthfully, the knife was better after I broke the spring as I was able to tighten the blade up a bit to reduce play(still had some, however).
I have had two M-16's ,an EDC and a M-16 CF. Both have been awesome and I wouldn't think twice about replacing either one. Both very sturdy with no blade play and good lock-up. I don't have a "Big Dog", but I imagine it would even be more sturdy. Good luck.
 
the big dog would be a little to big for edc i think, but m16 is the way to go. unless someone is gonna show how good the sog is:) .
 
Another consideration from CRKT is the Lightfoot M1. It has the same lock and steel as the M16, just a different design. I prefer the Lightfoot for its handle ergonomics; it has one of the most comfortable folding knife handles that I've felt. The main drawback to it, from my perspective, is the blade length; I like 4" long blades on my folding knives, and this one has a 3.125" blade. but, it's still a great knife. Either way, I think you'll do well with the CRKT knives.
 
mike77 said:
the big dog would be a little to big for edc i think, but m16 is the way to go. unless someone is gonna show how good the sog is:) .
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I agree , the construction is remarkable but it is big, mine is the large tanto with the military finish, I bought it on the Internet without seeing it.
The smaller m16's might be better for EDC...
 
ANother vote for the CRKT's from me.

I was swayed from the SOG's for the aforementioned blade play problems they have had.

And for the record, My M21 is a pretty decent knife for the money paid, good blade(AUS8), Nice lock up, Al Scales And easy carry.


WR
 
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