SOG - Visionary I (First Look)

[millwrightman99]

Good review.

This is an excellent knife---- My favorite and the one I carry most often.

I must add that it opens faster the more you use it.Deploys faster than my Flash 2 and feels better balanced.

I would buy another.

Once in a while they can be found for under $100..

They feel better made than the Kershaw .I've had mine for over 1 year and the edge retention is extraordinary --- but I'm not a hard user .

[ChemicallAli]

How is the jimping on the blade? Does it keep the thumb on the blade?

[5440Borderline]

The only thing I would knock this knife for is its lack of a flipper on the back of the blade when it's folded. That's a really quick and easy way to deploy it.

Other than that, looks like a really great knife.

[GearBuyersGuide]

@5440Borderline

But the blade flips soo easily thought I don't miss it

[5440Borderline]

@GearBuyersGuide I have the full-size Vulcan and it opens really smoothly just like the one you reviewed. I just find the flipper's much quicker and easier than using the stud. Different strokes for different folks. :p

Anyone else want to see assisted versions of these two blades? I sure do.

[chewouch]

@5440Borderline You really don't need a flipper at all...it's incredibly easy to open and close with one hand...the SOGs I have like this and the Pentagon and X-Ray, are all the same in that respect. And even made with the super great VG-10 steel!

[mysteriousguy101]

Im looking for an EDC blade that is a decent size and easily enough to carry, how do you think the SOG Visionary l holds up against other recomended EDC blades? Great Vid by the way.

[GearBuyersGuide]

IMO this is a good choice for EDC, it's small, easy to use, and well made

I'd get one again

[smoggmage]

I like the VG 10 steel choice but there is no assisted opening.  Which would you prefer for EDC / tactical folder; Visionary II, Aegis, or the trident ?

[GearBuyersGuide]

I don't know all of those, but I like the Visionary I for sure

[smoggmage]

I got the Visionary II because I wanted something just a bit larger. So far I love it, very fast to open and close, came hair shaving sharp, the zytel handle is quite grippy; lockup is tight and the jimping is fantastic. Only criticism I would give it is the clip simply will not accept a thicker pocket material without considerable work.

[flyingsushi313]

@smoggmage

I have the trident and aegis, and I LOVE my aegis. Both knives are extremely light, and hold an edge pretty well. I have japanese water stones for my kitchen knives, so i do maintenance every 4 or so months. I think you would be happy with either, but i give the aegis the edge.

[dlaka]

does visionary1 has "bladeplay" ?

[GearBuyersGuide]

like wiggle? nope, it's very solid IMO

[faber825]

Is there a real difference between the arc lock and the Benchmade axis lock?

[GearBuyersGuide]

they opperate almost exactly the same, but they seem to be built a bit differntly

It's a debate we are having right now too.. we'll prob try a video to show them side by side

[Sgtbegood]

what CO. do you think make's the best quality knives?

[GearBuyersGuide]

hard to say, but SOG is in the top 5 for sure

[weretaler]

nice review!

mhhh, what a nice edc knife. want an delica wave but this one is so nice, especially with this kind of lock system. do you think it is better than a backlock?

[Elektronik]

it is better then a backlock

ARC locks are known for their strenght

I can highly recomend this knife

[photoboy2005]

yeah the axis lock can compare to a back lock. i dont have any back lock knives, but i think they give you almost fixed blade strength. and the axis lock gets you very close, maybe the closest you will get with a folding. (this is my option)

[GearBuyersGuide]

IMO this is a great lock as I say a million times in the vid.. safe and fast one handed

[bcv001]

good video and review !!!

[marlin187]

Sogs are top of the line thats undisputable.I am a SOG feen.

[blackquiver]

first time iv ceen this one...good vid

[GearBuyersGuide]

thanks