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  • Just go this knife last week after seeing the review and love it all the guys at work are really diggin it. The digi cam is a second kind of cool.

  • SLOW DOWN THERE! WHAT ABOUT THE JIMPING??!?!?!

  • Trying to find a new knife for edc. I'm stuck between the sog aegis and the kershaw blur. What's the better of the two?

  • What`s about the pocket clip. Will it ruin my pants?

  • I just ordered myself up a Flash II Tanto FSAT-8 with the updated arc lock system. I paid aproximatley $40.00 from and after watching your video nutnfancy I think I may have gotten a good EDC knife for the dollat value. I am sure there are pros and cons to any knife in this price range ,but heck I will not pay 3 or 4 hundred bucks for any EDC knife. I would spend that kind of cash on a non folder ,but the one I have coosen and after many knife reveiws I think I have made the right choice. Later

  • I just ordered myself up a Flash II Tanto FSAT-8 with the updated arc lock system. I paid aproximatley $40.00 from and after watching your video nutnfancy I think I may have gotten a good EDC knife for the dollat value. I am sure there are pros and cons to any knife in this price range ,but heck I will not pay 3 or 4 hundred bucks for any EDC knife. I would spend that kind of cash on a non folder ,but the one I have coosen and after many knife reveiws I think I have made the right choice. Later

  • I purchased one of these based on a nutnfancy review. only time will tell about some times, but i have to say im satisfied on first impression. no one does reviews like TNP

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  • You need to look into the SOG Visionary 2

  • You just sold one of these for SOG. Thanks for all of the info, please keep it up!

  • Love it next knife I buy will be a SOG Aegis with the black coating and Tanto blade! Tired of cheap knives that fall apart and perform poorly so I'm finally gonna invest in something good. Thanks for the Review

  • thanks to nutnfancy....i carry a knife every day and have always gone cheap. they fall apart after one year of use. so i wanted to buy a good quality knife that will last. did alot of research and found your video along the way. your right about everything on this knife! so lightweight that i dont even realize im carrying, razor sharp, fast, practical, defensive, and looks cool! thanks again!!!!!

  • why camoflage a knife? what if you drop it in the woods? youre boned

  • Why not the Tanto blade on this knife? I don't like the butcher knife look..

  • mine is having a LOT of bladeplay, maybe coming from the assisted opening being "brutal" on the system, it's more a "gadget" knife for tactical lovers than a real useful knife (not even talking legality..) ... i like way more my spyderco's for EDC / utility knives, strong , no blade play at all after a lot of use and simple mechanism = less failures .

  • Personally I prefer the Tanto style blade because its more useful for more tasks.

    Especially in the outdoors.

  • I bought one and the spring broke after 4 weeks so I got a refund. Seems to me like SOGs spring assist is pretty weak. From your experience, do you agree or disagree?

  • would you rather edc this or the benchmade grip 551

  • Just received my Black Ti-ni Aegis!! Shaving sharp out of the box, fits my hand well, just a beautiful design. Impressive shipping from notjustknives, they'll get more business from this user. Out.

  • Awesome knife! I really want to get one. Thanks for the review Nutnfancy!

  • I just gotta say this. Believe it or not I busted my Aegis, and not in the way you'd expect. I bought the black Ti-ni coated tanto version and doing some stabbing procedures into some bamboo, somehow I snapped one of the zytel scales. I guess I torqued it, but the whole arc-lock side of the knife broke clean off. SOG replaced it though, great service.

  • Thanks for the input. I did adjust the pivot on both. The regular Aegis is okay now, but the Mini doesn't want to tighten enough to get rid of the movement. I think the plastic is slightly deformed and won't allow a tight lock up. On both, In my opinion the action is not very smooth. At least they are sharp.

  • Disappointed. For the money,both aegis models didnt impress me. The blades are good,but the lockup and action are shakey. Wobble in boyh blades and the action is not smooth. SOG has not responded to my letter either. Not impressive.

  • @bewholesurfer With an assisted opener like the aegis they leave a little wiggle room otherwise the blade would not deploy rapidly as intended. Before you give up on it take out the pivot screw and loctite it. There is a perfect balance between too tight and too loose, but find the sweet spot and it locks up as tight as most any other blade. I've had no problems after doing this

  • Just ordered my Aegis!!! Early Christmas present, cannot wait!

  • @ConstantlyEvolve SOG power lock black oxide is my early present to myself. I love SOG.

  • @RENOGUY777 There certainly is a lot to love in the SOG line! 

  • I just got my aegis today and holy crap this thing is so freaking light! Thx nutnfancy another product I got from watching ur channel please keep doing what u do

  • Yeah I'll take this Knife over the 2012 February release "SOG Vision" at... Oooohhh... 336.50 MSRP, Although that'd be awesome.

  • Hey Nutnfancy, love the videos, and appreciate the time you put into them. I ordered this knife for myself for my bithday as i was watching this review. Originaly i wanted the mini aegis, but im sold on that digi camo. thanks again

    -Mike

  • i just bought one of these and it is a really nice knife. I am carrying it everyday now

  • Do those little spines near the thumb spot on the blade do the same function as the wave feature from the Emerson blades? I don't know why more knife manufacturers aren't incorporating it into their blades

  • Ive this blade. Day in, day out.

  • Bought the SOG Aegis digi cam! Love it! SOG is awesome. Thanks for your review. Made it a lot easier to pull the trigger. Checkin' out the SOG Agency. Man, sweet knife. I need it! :) Thanks for all your vids!

  • Awesome Review nutn' Hopefully i can get one as well! SOG is way cool! Love those guys.

  • great looking blade, its in at the front of the line to buy as soon as Christmas goes by.... bought too many 4Sevens lights as gifts and I'm tapped out :(

  • I bought this knife earlier this year after watching this same review. I love the project and will always consult them before I make a choice on any gear, knife or firearm. Keep it up Nutn, you're one of the Greats!

  • How do you take apart the knife? would you PLEASE post a video on how to take it apart? I haven't been able to find the tool to loosen the main screw, its like a mixture of two different heads. PLEASE HELP ME!!

  • 00:35 Thats me, a survival kid :)

  • Which version of the Aegis you prefer for EDC ,the Aegis Tanto or this one and why ? I'm asking because I'm planing to take one but I'm not sure which one.

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  • I just bought this knife off of amazon because of this review. I just could not resist! Love your videos man, keep it up.

  • i love sogs serrations i have great success using them on metal wire and hard plastic wrapping stuff is packed in

  • i do like the aegis more than the flash 2

  • i don't have time to watch a 20 minute video on a knife.... but i did it anyway

  • @T3hBAMFchann3l Thanks dude...it draws you in...heh heh

  • did you know that aegis was the name of Zeus's shield that had medusa's face on it

  • i kinda wish SOG would do proof vids on there website like cold steel instead of that dull and uninterested "reviewer" who does 1 minute videos that show him deploying and folding 20 times and telling us what we already know

  • @maxrocks19 I agree

  • hey nutnfancy, how do you feel about the aegis's little brother the mini aegis. just want some thoughts on it

  • @TheTjgerard

    Yes i'd also like to know nutnfancy's opinion on that knife. I'm ordering one this week so either way, i'll post my thoughts at some point.

  • @TheTjgerard You got it man

  • I thought there was a 10 min. limit for youtube uploads? why are his videos so long?

  • @chevelleify07 I believe it has something to do with the fact that he is an educator, he gets a high amount of views, he makes quality videos, and because of that youtube grants him a special permission. Not sure though, so don't hold me to it.

  • @chevelleify07 Youtube channels that get enough views per videos will often get permission to upload longer videos and if trends continues than they may even setup a youtube partner ship which means that get paid by the 100 or 1000 views

  • Just wanted to watch again...

  • that's a SEXY knife! 

  • whach my review of the benchmade 710

  • Love your reviews. Just ordered the SOG Aegis (black on black).

    I'd like to see a review for a Ka-bar Dozier Phat Bob. I own one and (although its very heavy and fat) it seems to be very well made and solid. I love it.

    Hope to see that soon

  • @maklava Yep got one...me no likey!

  • Serrations are stupid.

  • Has anyone tried out the mini Aegis? I'm curious as to how people like that one. I really like this Aegis knife but I'm looking to carry a smaller knife.

  • im not sure where to get the tanto blade or normal

  • awesome blade. kinda looks like a mini folding butcher knife

  • if your gonna review the flash ... review the flash. If your gonna review the Aegis ... review the Aegis. Try some focus. Stop wandering all over gods green earth on your comments. Please. Keep these knife reviews to 5 mins in length. In this video you don't even get to the Aegis till 4 mins into the video... then you wander right back in to the flash series again... other videos and blah blah blah.

  • @brianminkc He is comparing the Aegis to the Flash 1 and Flash 2, comprehension is your friend. Maybe he should slow his commentary down so you can take it all in? Maybe draw visuals with crayons?

  • @Suidakkra Excellent response, gold star for you!

  • @brianminkc Why don't you just Google those details then friendo...who would need a video for such boring and basic details?!! TNP is a knife show and I put it together however it interests me and if you don't like it, don't watch. Oh wait I see you've blocked already...never mind. Just another jealous hater. See ya tool.

  • @nutnfancy Just got done reading the above counter remarks, lol, that was truly funny lol, keep the awsome vids coming.  PS. longer videos in your case = better, more educational/ entertaining videos, again the awsome work.

  • I have a question for anyone that has black coding on there blade. How fast does the black wear off on this knife? I have a black kabar and it comes off super easy. Thanks guys

  • son of a bitch...just cut myself... 0.0

  • after watching a ton of knives come out over the years it's crazy to see the most versatile and strong cross functionality blade design, not unlike the centuries old japanese deba finally make it's way to a pocket knife. now that said i think it's ugly always have, it's just me. i own a few in this style for cooking and they are hands down me favorite. so i cant help but to agree this is my favorite pocket knife now for years

  • @chardful I love it too, thanks man

  • The Aegis is nice, but the steel is sub-par, the AUS 8 on this and on my RAT, they dent and the tip wears down waaayyyy to fast, get a better quality steel knife.

    I'd get a Spyderco Para Military 2 any day over the Aegis. please do a review of the SPM2 Nut'n' :D

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  • summary videos good idea!

  • I just got one of these and so far I am quite pleased. I have had absolutely no issues with this knife so far. that could change but I don't see that happening

  • I bought one from my local sporting goods store had it for one hour and took it back. SOG really drop the ball on this one. It had blade play, bad lock up, and terrible pocket ride. Do not buy this Knife

  • I recently bought this knife, had some problems, got a replacement and ended up sending them both back. While this is the best looking knife I have ever seen that has some really great features, it has issues. Blade play is awful, right out of the box it wiggled and only got worse. Uncentered blade which was rubbing the liner. TiNi coating which seemed to rub off like paint. Rough opening/closing. etc.

    For a $70 knife I was not happy.. My $30 Tenacious is built to much higher quality.

  • Which knife has the strongest steel for the cheapest price?

  • @m0derncrysis if you're into fixed blades, I'd say KA-BAR, they use a great extremely strong high carbon 1095 steel, you can get a short model (5.25 in) for around 40 USD, 50 with a great kydex

  • @WetSocks97 I got the Spyderco Endura FFG for only 50 bucks on amazon, im pretty happy with my decision

  • SOG's recent knives are pure crap. Almost all their newer knives have blade play. Forget SOG buy kershaw.

  • Just ordered my SOG Aegis this morning before work, Spyderco Tenacious came in yesterday. Next month, the Spyderco Military is on the list. Keep the knife collections alive.

  • whats with the lock stud doesent seem to go fully home sometimes ??? watch the vid back n see

  • @SIFLINT1 The piston that locks the blade and the lever to pull that piston back are not connected, so the lever sometimes does not go all the way foreward, when the piston does.

  • just literally just bought this knife after seeing this vid.Coming this week i cant wait. I've been watching your edc and tactical blade playlists for a while trying to find a good blade for my next purchase.I did'nt get the camo or tini coated blade because what was being charged and because i like a plain blade.

  • Just bought the Aegis yesterday because of the review. I had no addiction to the blade until I started digging into your reviews and realized how many AWESOME blades there are and how useful they are in EDC roles. Love what you do keep it coming! Next time you're down at Impact lets put some lead down range! I'm there way too much.. according to my wife

  • @Ski4Life23 I'll keep an eye for you there next time. If you have your Aegis with you I award extra cool points.

  • I put my aegis tanto every day in the dishwasher at work, fold it and put it in my pocket without drying : never seen rust on it + the serrations are very usefull. If you get it for 80$ it's VERY good value

  • was it discontinued cuz i cant find it anywhere in mini

  • @crazymonkey125. Actually just the opposite, mini is not out yet should be any day tho. Cant wait!

  • For us lefties, 27% of the population, the knife doesn't cut it, please move on.

  • @partyfrog69 Why doesnt it? The pocket clip is ambidextrous, and with the way the assist works on this knife, you cant close it one handed, so being a lefty actually aids in its use. (Pull back on release with pointer finger of left hand, close blade with right hand, return to pocket)

    Its really an awesome design for leftys.

  • NutnFancy, do you still feel the same about the SOG Aegis today as you did then?

  • @TacticalGearJunkie Yep I still love and have seen no meaningful issues with mine or other TNPrs knives. I've ran into several packing heavily used Aegis' and they are lasting. The only downside is higher cost and delicate tip.

  • why dont you like serrations on your knives?

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  • should i get tanto or combo edge on my flash 2????????!

  • i have a choice of tanto blade or combo edge for a flash 2 im getting... which blade style should i get

  • just bought this knife but not in camo but thats my only regret this knife KICKS ASS

  • Just got one last week. Its a cool knife, light and fast. But it chipped out on me with the first use. I was cutting rope. Sent sog an email, we'll see what will happen. Needles to say not to happy.

  • Just got one last week, cool knife. Its fast and lights but the knife chipped out one me with the first use. I was cutting rope. sent an email to sog we'll see what will happen. Not very happy needless to say.

  • i thiiiinkkk im gonna have to get it. that camo kicks ass

  • Hey nutn, was wondering what type of tool you used to tighten the pivot screws for these SOG spring assisted folding knives, I've tried 4 small screw drivers but can't seem to find anything that really works.

    Thanks for uploading the video too! =] have a good one

  • @305Wasabi Benchmade Blue Box toolkit. Thanks man.

  • I need this knife!

  • Picked one up on Amazon for $65 new yesterday, best price I've found.

  • how does this compare to the benchmade HK 14210?

  • Nutnfancy, I really do think this company has taken everything you've said into consideration.  Maybe you didn't notice this, but even the locking mechanism has been improved; it really has to *click* into place on this model, whereas in the Trident it could be accidentally set to "safe".. From that to the blade/handle ratio.. this knife might as well be called the nutnfancy model

  • just got one today and cut myself pretty bad... great knife

  • @shaneclarkfilm Lol me too. I got it and was screwing around with it, and i stabbed my hand on the same day.

  • Dude! You have a TON of knives... do you sell the ones you don't want?

  • I picked up this knife just because of your review. But I went with the tanto blade. I like the half serrated blade better along with the straight blade edges. One thing about the knife that I fixed was that the clip was very tight, so I bent it a little. Now it's perfect.

  • @glych002 you like the tanto?

  • So Nutn. What is your favorite EDC of all time? Has the most uses. (only pick 2)

  • I just got my aegis today i the mail

  • Hi Nutn, Thanks for the great review on the Aegis! I just picked one up the other day because of your review. Keep up the great work!

  • What's wrong with a serrated edge?

  • It's not pronounced "ee-jiss". It's pronounced "eye-giss"

  • this dude is great with the knife reviews he is the best ive ever seen.

  • Hahaha lok what the song is called!

  • have it

  • ok who else tapped their table when he said drum role please

  • @ChAnDoN864430 im on my bed :(

  • @ChAnDoN864430 MEEEEE

  • Just got mine yesterday and I love it :) thanks so much for all the reviews, I bought this knife and a endura 4 ffg thanks to your videos :)

  • Just ordered one in the same configuration! Thanks for the great reviews and keep them coming! They are very informative and save me a lot of guess work when choosing a product. I also love your philosophy videos. Thanks again Nutnfancy!

  • I got this thing a couple of months ago and it hasn't really given me any problems. Though, recently i was adjusting the pivot and now it makes a clicking noise when I open it..... does anyone else have a "clicky" Aegis?

  • @BakaLord123 Just a tiny one about halfway through the opening cycle?

  • @Kylef7735 Actually, yes it is about halfway through opening..... I think there's something stuck in there but.... i could be wrong :/

  • @BakaLord123 No need to be alarmed, its part of the function of the arc-loc that sog uses, my Trident and Flash 2 both did the same thing for a while, but it has stopped now.

  • @Kylef7735 Phew, for a sec there I thought something was wrong with it. Thanks for the heads-up!

  • @BakaLord123 For sure my friend, anytime!

  • i bought one as soon as i watched this video and its still sitting in my truck, been used twice. always carry the good ol mini griptillian (D2 steel). btw, it is a very very weak tip, very flimsy blade. one good thing about it, very good handle on it, easy to hold onto. SOG just makes weak, thin blades on a majority of their blades, same with the flash series.

  • Hey Nutn, Great vids keep up the good work! I especially enjoyed your "Some Kinda Good" video, it really is food for thought as a young guy. I bought this knife due to this awesome review and I absolutely love it! (As well as Flash II and Seal pup elite :) I have a two part question for you, 1. Im curious what keeps the Aegis out of your daily EDC kit as your tac knife? What makes the other knives much more formidable?

  • @silviaks90 2. What other options will offer you the similar "feel" (speed and ease of employment") as the assisted blades like the flash II and Aegis without breaking the bank? (125$ and under) Thx alot man for your time to make great vids and wealth of knowledge! -Kyle

  • Thank you for the excellent review. I recently purchased the SOG Aegis camo and it is indeed an excellent knife.

    My knife has a different camo pattern than the one reviewed and the measured weight is 3.0 oz.

  • The knife I fondled in the store didn't lock up very tight....

  • i hate blade play but i like this knife, should i go for it?

  • @jerico36024

    I loved mine until it broke. The clip portion of the handle cracked. I have never been able to get the knife to lock up well. Just my opinion. Good Luck!

  • @psalm143 thanks i ended up going with the spyderco endura 4.

  • @jerico36024

    No problem at all, funny thing is I bought the Endura 4 also when my Aegis broke. Love the knife.

  • So very cool looking! But isn't the handle a little big for a 3.5" blade or is it an optical illusion?

  • hey nutn SOG aegis vs CS Recon 1?

  • Got this knife a few days ago. At first I was really disappointed at the side to side play in the blade - something my Flash II doesn't have. A quick tighten of the screws though and it's tight as a drum and lightening fast. I have the Digi camo drop point and it's beautiful, best looking knife I have.

  • I own this knife and it is one of my favorites. I have actually grown to really dislike liner locks. I am a huge fan fn Benchmade Axis lock, and SOG's Arc Lock. They should be on all knives in my opinion. "Ban the liner lock!!" lol

  • yea screw serrations

  • Hey Nutnfancy, I enjoy watching your videos and i have a question!! Is it true that automatic knives are illegal? Do i need a special permit for the COG Aegis?? I know that if i carry a switchblade, I will go to jail if i get caught. I think its because of the spring. Im not too sure though. Any thoughts?

  • @joker33284 The SOG Aegis is an assisted opening blade, meaning you have to initiate the opening, as were a automatic blade does not require that intitial movment all you have to press is a button/switch, hope this helps

  • Can you not attach a lanyard made from 550 paracord to this knife like the Flash 2?

    THANKS!

  • im still looking for a camo black aegis.....

  • hey nutn/veri,

    what is your opinion on tanto blades? i can't think of any of your videos where you review a tanto style blade. (might be out there but may have missed them) but do you think they are good, strong, etc etc??

    thanks!

    p.s. TNP rocks! too much actually. i dont get anything done anymore cause all i do is watch your vids

  • @eastonk Nutnfancy doesnt generally like them for EDC blades, they dont have as much utility as a blade with a nice belly, but if youre a cop or soldier, or want a tactical knife that wont fail on you while shanking, the tanto is nice.

  • @Kylef7735 Great answer Kyle...thanks for fielding that one.

  • @nutnfancy Glad to help nutn, i will all i can.

    I just started a new job, so i have little time to do it, but i still will try as much as i can.

  • @eastonk for EDC tanto really dosent have much use except in an emergency tactical role. in my experience in knives tanto points dont get in the way at all even in EDC but its more personal opinion and what to you has a more second type of cool.

  • Nutnfancy= Gun&Knife porn I LOVE IT!

  • Jeez... I wanted the Aegis BEFORE seeing this video, but now I HAVE TO HAVE ONE.

  • I prefer a heavier-weighted knife, but then again, my knife is currently the only (lifesaving) item that I carry every day.

  • awesome thanks can't wait to get one!

  • How is the black TiNi coating on the Aegis, do's it where off easily? Im thinking about picking one up and I'm concerned about how easy the black TiNi coating will where off. and if any one has the full black Aegis is the gimping sharp because i know the plane AUS8 blade with no coating has dull gimping.

  • @zerocashvalue it's good. no finger prints, it doesn't scratch easily and it looks great. I also have a flash 1 with tini coating.

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  • also forgot to add, after spending a time carrying the aegis, two huge cons. NO metal liner! I love metal liners! they contribute very little to the weight but give so much to the overall strenght. the mini griptillian is like gripping steel compared the this knife. next, the huge blade handle, carrying it in a front pocket carry makes it feel like i'm carry a second wallet. since i carry a j frame in my front pocket it was a major disadvantage. knives are like guns, treat them well.

  • i have the aegis. bought it after watching this review and a few others and that coating comes off pretty much right after you cut through your first piece of paper. it is super light it is super sharp but it it goes dull super fast. after a week of carrying i went back to old tried and true, my D2 mini griptillian. sharpen it once a month wether she needs it or not, most of the time she dosent. I cut through everything with her too, tried with the aeigis nope. she's pretty but thats it.

  • Please NutNFancy I need you on more SOG Reviews.

  • Personally I really like these type of locks. With liner locks I'm always afraid that if I'm in a hurry I might cut my thumb during the closing of the blade.

  • A quick question for Nutnfancy or anyone else who may know: I'm stoked on this blade, want to buy one, but just have one question: Is that bayonet clip reversible? I ask because I'm a lefty and this is always consideration for me with guns, knives etc. Appreciate the help!

  • I was wondering do's the black coating give the blade any more rust resistins then the non coated blades?

  • @zerocashvalue Yes, they do.

  • i just got my Aegus today and one thing ive noticed that Nutn's handle is mor of a desert camo and mine is more woodland (the coyote brown on his is OD on mine)

  • the three blades on the table are "Frequently Bought Together" on amazon

    Ladies and Gentlemen, I present the 'Nutn Bump'

  • my girlfriend just got me this for our anniversary!!!! she is def a keeper!!! :D :D :D

  • @crackdaddy yes she is man

  • "That's a strong tip! [...] That's actually not a bad tanto shape."

    Thanks Nutn. I've had my tanto aegis for about 6 months. It's becoming my main edc. But I've babied it lol. I'll put it through regular use. I will. It will last years and years.