SOG Specialty Knives (SOGTF-1) 3.75" Folding Knife w/Black TiNi Blade

by SOG Specialty Knives

Product Description

Our mission was to create an updated SOG folding knife based on historical proven design but launched from a platform of new technology. Somehow, when you see it, you immediately know it is a SOG. When you use it, you definitely know it is a SOG. At a casual glance it has elements of our original SOG Bowie, Tomcat, SEAL Pup, Flash, etc. Upon a closer look, it has features never before put into a knife. The SOG Trident uses our well-proven means of delivering a knife blade to the open position with S.A.T. Now using our patent pending Arc-Actuator, the Trident locks stronger and releases easier. There is also a built-in safety to lock the blade closed. When it shows red, you are ready to go. What also makes the Trident so unique is the patented Groove in the handle, which allows the operator to cut paracord, fishing line, etcetera without having to open the blade. The Tridents blade is an evolution as well. Taking key elements from previous blade shapes created a distinct hybrid of form and function. Check out the introduction of a whole new tactile handle concept called Digi-Grip. With this variable patterning we can create a coarser grip in areas that will require it. Aggressive touch point scallops on the key areas of the perimeter complete the look. You will also appreciate the thought behind our bayonet style clip, which is easily switched for right/left hand carry or removed for pouch storage.

• SOG Assisted Technology - fast one-handed blade access
• Black TiNi coating - lightweight and durable
• Groove in Handle
• Reversible pocket clip for easy carry
• Blade locking safety
• Highly corrosion resistant
• Stainlees Steel 1/2 serrated Blade
• Comfortable grip for all day use

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00152KMTQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,516 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SOG Trident. pretty good knife for the money, May 12, 2007

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Infamous (SoCal) - See all my reviews

very high quality knife for the money.

SOG's locking mechanism is very secure and easy to use. the assisted opening is smooth and fast. after a day of messing around, i could open and close the knife with both hands as easy as scratching my behind

the blade is a good size and cuts through most things well. however, i personally would prefer a sharper blade

SOG's zytel handle grips well and sits comfortably in my medium/large paws

the WORST part of this knife for me was the extra opening for cutting string/etc . . . unless you are cutting thin twine or fishing line it doesnt work very well

the BEST part of the knife, besides the lock action, is the clip. people see it and think, how in the turkey gravy are you going to concealed carry a knife with a 5" handle? simple. it is very thin and the clip is on the very end of the handle. it slips into your pants, leaving only the attractively styled "SOG" clip hanging out. the clip for mine (black TiNi) is also a dull black, hiding it from all but the most prying knives.

the clip is also NOT somewhere in the middle of the knife, a rather ridiculous feature of some CKRT, buck, and camillus knives. why would you EVER want 1/4 of your knife sticking out for the world to see? not to mention some of the knives from those manufacturers are almost as fat as a hot dog sausage. before i owned my knife i never really knew what to look for. now that i have my SOG that tucks securely into my pocket and out of prying eyes, i get a laugh out of other not-as-well thought out knives . .

SOG is a great product for the money. jsut to try out different and better things, my next knife shall be a benchmade.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Mid Range Folder, November 20, 2008

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Knife Guy (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools TF-1 Trident, Black TiNi (Tools & Home Improvement)

Pros:
Great blade shape
Awsome locking system (Never will buy another liner lock again)
Sits low in your pocket
Handle is the perfect size and is extremly grippy
Light

Cons:
Significant blade play. When screw is tightened to eliminate blade play the spring in no longer strong enough to open the blade.
The slit in the handle is pretty much useless.

Overall: At about half the quality of top tier folders (Strider, Extrema Ratio, Zero Tolerance) and a quarter of the price this knife offers great durability and quality for the cost.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very nice knife, but..., November 10, 2010

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Survive&Thrive "Rick" (Miami) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools TF-1 Trident, Black TiNi (Tools & Home Improvement)

I like this knife a lot. It's very sturdy and has an extremely sharp blade. It took a few weeks to break it in, but now it opens just fine. The biggest problem I have is that sometimes the safety will engage all by itself. I pull the knife out of my pocket and try to open it and it's locked. This could be a big problem if you needed to deploy the blade in a hurry. The time it takes to realize the safety is engaged, and to then disengage it would certainly eat up precious time. This is obviously a design defect, since the placement of the safety allows it to be inadvertently engaged while the knife is clipped to your pocket. I would have preferred to not have a safety at all. For me the safety really serves no useful purpose anyway, and I never use it.