SOG Flash II: "Light Weight, Big Blade" by Nutnfancy

At this weight and blade size, few knives will compare favorably against the excellent SOG Flash II. It's an ideal larger EDC blade that deploys wicked fast, locks tight, and carries well. The Flash series also shows other makers exactly how to make a pocket clip: removable, hardened stainless steel clip the buries the knife in the pocket. The FRN handle was wisely NOT lined with stainless steel and as such is super light, strong, and surprisingly comfortable. The full flat ground AUS8 blade is one of my favorite designs out there; an excellent cutter. The pivot screw can be adjusted. If SOG Knives were smart they would produce this knife in Desert Digital Camo AND Coyote Brown PLAIN EDGE versions. Unfortunately many of their special edition Flash models come only in less desirable combo edges (yuk). Some may feel the Flash II may not be strong enough for heavy duty, torsional cutting tasks and that may be the case. But for probably 98% of your cutting tasks it should be more than enough blade. And at amazingly svelte 3.3 oz you'll actually have it on you when you need it.

Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9 out of 10

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[deke441]

my girlfriend said 3 1/2 inches ain't that big...I got the knife anyway!

[LifeBlade229]

As usual, an outstanding, detail oriented, subjective review. I appreciate your continued effort to provide the "regular Joe" with the sort of straightforward, practical insight that has proven to be such a trustworthy "go to" reference when researching the bewildering number of product offerings available these days. You're indeed a breath of fresh air compared to the majority of blatantly prejudiced/ad influenced commercial rags available today. Kaizen sir. - Taylor

[Kylef7735]

@knoxly31 Its actually fairly easy, instead of pulling the lever with your thumb and folding with your pointer finger (Like i do right handed) youll pull it with your middle finger and fold it with your left, its totall fine.

[dodgerlives]

I have given two of these knives as gifts to people who didn't carry a knife before I gave it to them. One is TiNi half serrated blade and the other stainless with no serration and they both carry them every day, every night and one of them is part owner of a very small flooring company while the other one is Vice-President of a company partenered with Merril Lynch (sorry about spelling, I have been drinking). Knife is a boss. Knife is the balls. Get one.

[BubbaEuster]

@kdpopcorna wtf are you doing

[blobofrob]

I just got the newer, second generation flash 2 with serrated blade. The difference is mine has a slightly different grip and a different locking lever!

[barret740]

Hey Nutn..dude just have to say u are becoming my favorite youtuber. and im 15 and love video game youtubers :)...Christmas just came and i asked for the Flash II...i got it!and i love it...all of things u were saying needed to be changed were!!!!...love your vids man keep it up

[CanFirearmsReview]

Nutn, why don't you design knives for someone? i would love to get a hold of something you designed because i'm sure you would design the perfect knife! go make a knife for benchmade/sog/spyderco etc.. lol seriously! thanks for the vids!

[kdpopcorna]

I have had absolutely no problem with the blade unlocking and folding up, even when thrusting into the heavy bones, such as thigh bone and even cranium. The handle is a delight to hold, and there is never a problem with slipping, even when the handle is wet. This is a great knife, very good for heavy use, and holds an edge even when cutting through bone. I would buy this knife again.

[knoxly31]

Hey im left handed does anyone know if there is any problems using this knife with left hand thank you

[EverydayPatriot]

Love this knife. It's my go-to EDC primarily because of the blade size/shape, light weight and what has to be the best pocket clip in the business. Did I mention that I love this knife?

[akman45304]

I've been using this knife daily in a warehouse environment and it has never failed, my only fault is that the blade doesn't retain it's sharpness. That being said, it is used in an industrial environment.

[FFJabarr]

"by the way, SOG, start blackening those."

Love it. Just running their show.

[ijake86]

Love it!

[Ski4Life23]

@douhnutz With the SOG assisted openers they leave a little play in order to allow for rapid deployment. Take out the pivot screw and put some blue loctite in there then tighten it to the point that it still comes out quick but has no back and forth play, easy fix

[TheBladeSickness]

@Cman524 Save up. You won't be disappointed with your sog, I haven't any way. Very light weight for the capability.

[fierwall5]

@SPIKEwillKILL yes it at first had the straight lock and then changed it to the arc lock.

[SPIKEwillKILL]

Why does the blade have Flash-1 on it, and also, why doesn't the knife have the arc locks that all Flash II's have ? Did the Flash-II originally have a straight plunger lock, then get upgraded to the arc lock?

[Cman524]

I really want this knife, but it's a little out of my price range right now. I like most of the SOGs, but they are too expensive for me.

[121charge]

it says flash 1???

[3388NASCAR]

do you think this knife is strong enough for every day use around the farm?

[meuberepic]

Can you please re make this review with the HD cam?

[douhnutz]

how do you stop the back and forth play? i have quite a bit of play on mine

[martinaee]

@SuperRip7 There is a plain edge version (the one he shows) which is the one I have. Also, I wouldn't NOT buy it because of the safety lock. It NEVER has engaged without me intending to an it's out of the way. I'd say it's just a good extra feature especially if you have really young kids or something like that. It's a VERY good knife overall.

[SuperRip7]

That SOG has a safety feature, so I won't buy it.

[SuperRip7]

All light-duty knives should not be serrated.