Customer Reviews

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools TFSA-98 Flash II 1/2 Serrated, Black TiNi

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This is a great knife. I have several SOG knives and this is the one I carry every day. Razor sharp and the serration near the base of the blade is great for cutting rope, etc. The deployment mechanism is as close to a switch that you'll find. A slight thumb pressure in an opening direction and it "flashes" open. I've NEVER had it open accidentally. And if you are paranoid, there is a small flip lock for that as well. The clip is extended and hides the knife just under your pocket rim but places it in optimum position for quick access. Light, strong and SOG quality. By the way, if you are thinking the Flash I is just a little smaller, it's not. It is a lot smaller, almost a toy compared to this medium sized all around all purpose utility/defense blade. Buy it! You won't be sorry.

I have a SOG folder that is no longer produced. But this adjustable clip I just love. I broke the tip off my knife.

I was willing to pay to have it fixed because you can't get this SOG Knife model anymore.

I sent it to Warranty Repair asking them to replace the blade and I would pay for it.

Nope. They told me they were replacing the blade for FREE. Huh? This knife has to be about 7-8 years old with heavy heavy use. Regardless, they promptly called me (CALLED ME!) and stated the alloy was too brittle and I could get a replacement blade (my original was black, they were out of production) but a satin steel was available. Do it!!!

Yet, no questions, no hassle, they sent my knife back with a brand new RAZOR sharp blade.

SOG has a got customer locked-in for life.

First of all, the good things about this knife. #1 the locking mechanism is not in the direct path of the blade, you don't have to put your fingers in harms way when closing it. (start rant against linerlocks) Why the "liner lock" is so popular is one of those great mysteries of the world to me... at least put a button through the handle!! The idea of putting my finger where the blade will be folding to unlock is not my idea of a good design (end rant against linerlocks). THANKFULLY this knife is designed with the locking mechanism on the handle, where it should be.
The blade is sharp right out of the package, and it just looks cool! I like the fact the steel is AUS8, should keep a good edge. I'm a fan of serrated edges... they add more utility to a knife. If I'm in the bush and need to chop branches in a pinch, a serrated knife will do that. This knife has a nice sharp serrated edge for sawing through twigs, branches, reinforced cardboard, rope, packing tape, etc. The knife also has a locking feature, which I like to have on a everyday carry knife. It's very lightweight, so I think I'll keep it for hiking trips.
The assisted opening feature is very nice, I prefer it now. And hey, my box came with a sticker saying the knife is "Gunny Approved" by Mr. R. Lee himself. Can't go wrong there.
Now for the negative features... LOTS of blade wiggle. Too much for my liking. The locking switch is in an awkward place, hard to switch, and hard to get to with only one hand. Definitely not a one-handed opener. The belt clip is strong, too strong. I had to struggle to clip/unclip from my pants pocket. Definitely not a fan of the clip for everyday carry. Might be good for clipping on a backpack and knowing it won't fall off. Overall the blade seems very thin compared to my Benchmade Barrage 585, or even my Gerber FAST assisted opener.
I won't keep this knife for everyday carry, but I will probably use it for my hiking pack. AUS-8 steel, light weight, bionic-strength clip, and serrated edge makes it a decent backpack knife.

Excellent quality, Flash II Sog TFSA-98 Flash II Tini Knife perfect for jeans, Flash I might be a little smaller fit for dress pants. Spring open action is outstanding design. Great delivery 2-3 days at my door. Could not be more pleased with this purchase...

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SOG Flash 2.5 knife is one of my favorites. It is made in the United States. It has a 3.5" assist opening serrated blade. It is a very lightweight knife with a carrying clip. I had the 2.5" blade SOG and it was just too small for an assist opening blade.

This is basically the same review I wrote for the non-black standard Flash version. However, the difference is in the look of the knife overall and not in the function. I like the looks of this all black version very much. Side-by-side I would choose the Black version over the standard Flash, however, they are both good knives and it is a matter of preference if you can only choose one. The black handle and black blade of this version makes it quite appealing. Even the clip is black with this version, which is a nice touch.

I would recommend lubrication and any personal preference adjustments to the "action" of the knife immediately so you can begin to use the knife right away with optimal results.

I already own one of these as an EDC knife and that is why I have purchased more. This knife is quite sharp out of the box and it opens quickly. I like the "safety" feature that locks the blade so that it doesn't open accidentally. The best feature for me is the low profile clip that allows the knife to be carried but not seen. It is elevated a bit off the end of the knife so that no part of the knife shows outside your pocket. All that is visible is the clip. Most knifes have a small portion of the knife end that sticks out of the pocket. With this style of knife, you can't see any of the knife outside the pocket. This makes this a discreet EDC knife that is also functional and of an excellent quality.

The handle is quite sturdy and has textured feel that increases the grip. The partially serrated blade is quite helpful in getting through boxes, rope, plastic, etc. Overall this is a lightweight and handy knife that is worth the price and superb for EDC. If it is stiff or doesn't open the way you like, just adjust the end screw and lubricate it with a drop of oil. I have also used WD-40 on this style of knife and it does wonders cleaning it and making it look brand new again.

Hard to believe that a knife this good can still be so light weight.

I bought this knife because I was so impressed with the Flash I, pocket sized knife. This just a larger version and even better than the Flash I. There is nothing that I don't like about this knife.

Good grip, very sharp AUS 8 blade, light weight, locks in the folded position, easy opening, reversible belt clip and with this model the black blade too.

Best Knife ever, but a Pain to get it sharpned (or atleast the right way) You take it to a "pro" and they grind the crap out of it (Not a good idea with this type of metal) But it comes Razor Sharp, you could shave with it.
But even all beat up its still works great, it has also got a great easy open action to it. You have to start to push the knife to comeout, but a spring pushes the knife straight and locks it (which sounds like a switch blade, but isnt, according to the law this is still a folding knife)
Has a saftey, but you can still open it in a heartbeat (one handed) Not too big not too small, you can carry it in your jeans pocket without problem, or even hook it to a belt.

This is my first SOG knife; I was torn between this and the Benchmade Griptilian, but after many recommendations I decided to buy this one. I am thoroughly impressed. The SAT springs the blade open after very little initial effort. The grip has a good feel to it and the clip keeps it buried deep inside your pocket without being seen. Blade stays sharp for awhile and it hasn't failed once yet. Definitely will be buying another SOG knife in the future.

I just love this knife! A few of the things I really like about it are:
1. Lightweight.
2. Assisted opening.
3. Nice clip for deep/concealed carry.
4. Sharp/tough blade.
5. 1/2 serrated blade.
6. Black TiNi finish.
As for things I don't like:
1. ....can't think of any really.
I carry this knife every day and it is great for just that purpose. Does not have a metal liner in the handle, but that helps keep weight down and the knife still seems plenty stiff and tough for an every day carry multi-purpose knife. You can open the blade with the assisted opener, or manually if you like or if the opener were to break. This was my first assisted opener type knife and it took a few tries to get the hang of it (be careful the first few times!), but now I love that feature. It also has a safety lock. Highly recommended!