SOG Trident

DaveK · **on:** February 05, 2010, 10:59:43 PM

I got a very generous freebie in a trade today - a SOG Trident. For all intents and purposes it's brand new.

I have to confess that my first reaction was a bit "urrgghh", but during the course of the day it's really grown on me, to the point that some 12 hours later I'm liking it a hell of a lot!

I just wondered what everyone else thought about the Trident, as it's a knife that doesn't seem to pop up too often around here, and I wondered if people hated them or something

Pacu · **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:15:10 PM

Friend at a store across town carries one everyday to work. He seems to get on with it well. I do like the looks of the knife.

DaveK · **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:17:30 PM

The blade shape is lovely, but the Zytel scales are growing on me too

Pacu · **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:29:12 PM

this one?

DaveK · **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:30:26 PM

That's the one - exactly like that

Pacu · **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:33:46 PM

i could see where a knife like that would grow on ya.

a good paracord lanyard would complete the mix.

DaveK · **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:34:51 PM

Actually - just spotted a slight difference. "Trident" is written underneath the SOG on the blade rather than all on one line.

I may make it a lanyard later - good idea

John · **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:44:43 PM

Quote from: DaveK on February 05, 2010, 11:34:51 PM

Actually - just spotted a slight difference. "Trident" is written underneath the SOG on the blade rather than all on one line.

It's written that way on Sog website too Dave

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:46:00 PM

I have a Flash II and it's a good knife, but I am not overly impressed with the AO on it.

The pocket clip is superb.

DaveK · **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:47:21 PM

Yeah - I think this one's very new.

I've been messing with it all day. The tip is very sharp (ouch).

Quote from: Benner on February 05, 2010, 11:46:00 PM

I have a Flash II and it's a good knife, but I am not overly impressed with the AO on it.

The pocket clip is superb.

I quite like the AO.

Benner · **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:50:35 PM

After having the Nitrous system of Benchmade and the Speedsafe by Kershaw I find it to be a bit pants. I may have a duff one but I doubt it as many have reported the same as I, but it's the only AO system I have used that I actually think makes for a slower knife.

DaveK · **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:11:49 AM

Oh. I thought it was reasonably quick tbh.

Here you go for comparison:

Benner · **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:15:42 AM

I'll do a vid showing the Benchmade and the Kershaw in comparison so you see what I mean.

I like the ergo's as well.

I'd use and carry my Flash so much more if it didn't have the play I keep ranting about.

Pacu · **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:16:54 AM

Benner · **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:17:26 AM

DaveK · **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:17:55 AM

Pacu · **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:18:59 AM

lol@stolenbandwith

DaveK · **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2010, 12:20:44 AM

You weren't stealing it - just borrowing it

cliosguy · **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2010, 01:02:57 AM

i have a tanto one, love it!

stack · **Reply #19 on:** February 06, 2010, 08:12:42 PM

I like more of a drop point style blade for my needs but that is probabley better for all around use. I could see me with one. What is the blade steel ? I dont think I would use the cut out in the handle though. very nice blade though as all SOGs are very well made.

DaveK · **Reply #20 on:** February 06, 2010, 08:28:53 PM

Quote from: stack on February 06, 2010, 08:12:42 PM

I like more of a drop point style blade for my needs but that is probabley better for all around use. I could see me with one. What is the blade steel ? I dont think I would use the cut out in the handle though. very nice blade though as all SOGs are very well made.

AUS-8 I think

Sean · **Reply #21 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:14:37 PM

Dave,
I have a couple of them. One just like yours and one Camo, partially serrated.
I like them both very much. Great blade shape and grind, good length, grippy
andthey are a light carry in pocket.
Unlike Ben I won't buy a knife that doesn't have blade play so I particularely
enjoy the Trident's.

Benner · **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2010, 10:27:55 PM

Nikos · **Reply #23 on:** February 08, 2010, 04:16:46 AM

Quote from: Benner on February 06, 2010, 12:15:42 AM

I'll do a vid showing the Benchmade and the Kershaw in comparison so you see what I mean.

Speaking of which, did you ever do that comparison/review for that old Blackout?

jzmtl · **Reply #24 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:57:49 AM

I love the blade shape on trident, but couple other things made me sell mine eventually. The groove is absolutely useless even with a freshly sharpened edge. Assist is nice to play with but really I don't want it on my EDC knife (one of the reasons I sold all my kershaws). Then there's the aus8 steel, while not bad it cannot hold 30° edge satisfactorily, and a 40° edge just cannot do what 30° can do no matter how sharp/polished it is.

Sean · **Reply #25 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:03:22 AM

Interesting how we all need and view things differently.

Benner · **Reply #26 on:** February 08, 2010, 05:10:11 PM

Quote from: Nikos on February 08, 2010, 04:16:46 AM

Quote from: Benner on February 06, 2010, 12:15:42 AM
I'll do a vid showing the Benchmade and the Kershaw in comparison so you see what I mean.

Speaking of which, did you ever do that comparison/review for that old Blackout?

It's on the list.

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