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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good knife at a good price, September 27, 2003
By A Customer
I own my Flash II for half a year now. It's holding up well. Does need sharpening after opening a few letters and boxes. The edge dulls fast against twiggs, branches, and cardboard. But the serrated half of the edge does cut real well against them. I especially like the handle shape: it prevents my hands from sliding onto the blade. The clip works real well on my belt ** Nine month report ** I've carried my F/II daily for three more months now. I feel the Flash I (shorter blade) would be a better choice for office chores. I just ordered one right now. My reasons are: 1) the shorter blade intimidates officemates less. 2) my small hands manipulate smaller knive better -- sort of like handling a peeling knife versus a steak knife around fruits and envelops. And 3) it's strange having pocket link fall on my steaks when I used my Flash as an utensil (new owner's enthusiasm--a faux pas). The F/II is still a good choice because 1) it rides and hides well on my belt, the size's not an issue there. 2) A longer blade will cut ropes faster, I planned to use the blade against seatbelts in an emergency, but I'm thankful I've had no occasion to use it. And 3) the opening is still a real pleasure after a year. This knife (the F/II--I expect the F/I to ride even better) is discreet. The whole knife rides inside the waistband comfortably. The clip disappears between my belt and the waist band of my pants. It does leave an imprint on my skin after sitting in traffic for a while and have the gut pressed hard against the belt and the knife. But I'll repeat my comment about not bothering the squeamish. Be aware that always, Most people will admire how sleek and fun your Flash is, but some people are just not comfortable with cutting tools unless the tools look like crayons. So be a gentleman and be discreet. Hence my suggestion for the smaller version. $5 less too. A word of advice to anyone who considers a folding knife for defensive use: pocket size folders fall in the category of, "better than nothing" so small is no sin. Instead, focus on the office and garden use -- that's how I've been using my daily carry. So small is better if it fits your hands well. On the other hand, I'm keeping my F/II for the defensive* use against stray dogs and other animals around southern parts of LA. Often times such animals back off from armed gentlemen who radiate the message, "I'm friendly, but won't be the second you bother me." Plus, the situation gets worse real fast if someone displays a knife and looks unsure about using it. That person faces all the legal and street-wise consequences without real protection. An angry dog won't take that person seriously. * Note: Just be sure you practice the slash and retreat against cardboards and manequins if you don't pay for professional training. A defensive tool is useless without training, because we all react the way we train.
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