New Sog?

[J-sews]

So how exactly does the "SOG Assisted Technology" actually open the blades? Does this little lever have anything to do with it?

[J-sews]

Oops, or is that lever maybe the blade lock release?

[Grant Lamontagne]

It's a torsion bar, similar to the assisted opening models by Kershaw.  It hold the blade closed until the blade is opened about 5 degrees, then the spring takes over and snaps it open the rest of the way.

Def

[prime77]

Oops, or is that lever maybe the blade lock release?

I think your right. I have a Flash 2 that use SOGs SAT opening. The lock at the front is to unlock the blade and close it. While the red one on the end of the knife near the pocket clip is to lock the blade closed. So it doesn't get assisted opened in your pocket . The SAT opening works really good it's like having a switch blade.

[damota]

I think your right. I have a Flash 2 that use SOGs SAT opening. The lock at the front is to unlock the blade and close it. While the red one on the end of the knife near the pocket clip is to lock the blade closed. So it doesn't get assisted opened in your pocket . The SAT opening works really good it's like having a switch blade.

Surely that's what these are, a version of a flick knife. I seem to remember CRKT were taken to court over their M16 knives and the definition of a flick knife given was a blade that opens by a spring or gravity. CRKT won the case because the flipper was neither a spring nor could it be used just by gravity.
So are these things classed as illegal in states that flick knives are deemed illegal?
I know I would not dare to own one here in the UK, although some of the so called assisted opening knives are for sale. I dread that if the legal system has a good look at the design, sees that spring, any owners will be getting a knock on the door.

Dave

[J-sews]

Hmmmm......(fake sigh) I suppose I shall have to purchase myself one in order to find out how well it works. Ahh well......

[joebw]

Hi Bob,

Somebody has to volunteer to do this.  If you hadn't, I was going to have to buy my first SOG.  Please advise where I can get mine  .

Cheers - Joe

[prime77]

I took a video of two knives I have that use SOGs SAT opening to show how well it works.  I'm really excited about the PowerAssist.  The first is a Flash 2, then the Twitch 2, I put in a LM folder to show how well their assisted opening works using no spring.http://youtube.com/watch?v=AWau0C599X4

[J-sews]

Neat demonstration prime! I've never played with any of the assisted SOG's. It looks like they both snap open with authority.

Can you tell / Do you think the assist mechanism will weaken with heavy usage?

[Anthony]

...and is the blade on the Flash II tight when opened?  What is the handle made of? 

I've been thinking of buying one (looking for the best price), but I always hesitate with stuff with small moving parts/springs/levers..


And to stay on topic..does anyone know what the second assisted blade is on the new Powerlock?

[prime77]

Can you tell / Do you think the assist mechanism will weaken with heavy usage?

I haven't used them long enough to tell if the spring will weaken after long use.

[prime77]

...and is the blade on the Flash II tight when opened?  What is the handle made of?

Yes it's pretty tight when opened, hardly any "wobble" is noticeable.  SOG makes the Flash 2 with many different handles, the one I have is Zytel.  But they make them with Aluminum handles.