I'm always in the market for a handsome pocket knife, but when I wanted to upgrade my every-day-carry, I went with this one.
Let me break it down:
-Wooden applique is made from a real hardwood, and has an attractive grain/finish. Obviously its not as durable as the other metal options for this knife, but it will hide minor wear and tear better than other materials.
-Spring opening mechanics for this knife are nifty. I like using the back 'switch' rather than the thumb studs, adds a little unique flair over typical pocket knives. One compromise to this mechanism is that it takes two hands to close. Also, the safety switch seems a little useless to me, but it does work very well.
-The pocket clip isn't too bulky, and is on the opposite end as most other knives I've had. However, I decided to remove it (I like the look and feel better). I don't recommend doing this unless you have some handy precision tools laying around. The screws that hold it on are too long to put back by themselves. I had to cut/file them down to make them shorter... tricky work.
-The blade came extremely sharp, but I can't speak to its hardness yet (I've only had it for a little). AUS-8 stainless steel has a pretty high carbon content, and is a little harder than 440A stainless steel (used in many pocket knives). So, it should stay sharper for longer.
Overall impressions are very good. I really like the weight and size. It seems well engineered and assembled. One tip for cleaning, don't take this knife apart. I did and once I noticed that the spring around the pivot point could easily come uncoiled, I quickly aborted that mission. Instead, use a q-tip to get the pocket lint out.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Hunting, Camping |
|---|---|
| Brand | SOG |
| Model Name | SOG Knives - Twitch II - Wood Handle |
| Special Feature | Foldable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Handle Material | Rosewood |
| Color | As Shown |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Twitch II - Wood Handle |
| Blade Length | 2.65 Inches |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Weight | 130 Grams |
| Blade Shape | Recurve |
| Blade Edge | Non Serrated |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Item Length | 8 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.45 x 4.88 x 1.42 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.14 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.2 x 1.15 x 0.55 inches |
| Brand Name | SOG |
| Warranty Description | SEE MANUFACTURER |
| Material | aluminium |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | SOG Specialty Knives & Tools |
| Part Number | TWI17-CP |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Size | One Size |
