My new EDC.. Sog Aegis

MBtech87 · August 7th, 2009, 12:34 AM

Hey guys, Just wanted to share pics on my new EDC knife. SOG Aegis in TiNi finished 3.5" blade, black handle. I try not to pay, for say, more than $60-75 range for EDC knives, and this one, at MSRP is I think $110. I got it online, for $65 shipped.

I opted for the black handle, thinking its more practical, but debated on the Digi Camo, that is sweet! The knife is my first SOG and first experience with the SAT.. it deploys pretty fast, the arc-lock is kinda the same as Benchmade's Axis lock (or do I have it backwards?) The lock-up on the blade is good, there was SLIGHT movement, which I don't like but was easily fixed by 1/4-1/2 turn of the Allen. Blade is sharp, and is GORGEOUS, although AUS-8 blade could be better.

My ONLY complaints about the knife, which aren't really legitimate. ONE. that this knife is designed to be carried tip-up, which is opposite of what I naturally like (note; opinions vary, but I PREFER tip-down.) TWO: the clip on this thing sits deep in the pocket, which is good, but this clip is serious, may need to really work on pulling from pocket, it REALLY hugs the pocket, may just need to loosen up after use.)

One main thing I LOVE about this knife, is how LIGHT it is, can't remember specs, but You can't feel it in your pocket, yet you still have 3.5" of blade.. This replaces, or will get working into rotation, my similarly light Spyderco Centofante III.

Ok Ok, pictures pictures.. Sorry quality isn't great, phone is handy, digi-cam is not.

highoctane · August 7th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Nice knife. I like it. As far as the complaints, it would work for me. As you say everyone is different. I prefer to carry tip up and i like it to ride deep in the pocket. Having said that, if it doesnt work for you send it to me. Ill give it a shot.

oldlongbeard · August 22nd, 2009, 09:39 PM

Most of it looks good. Hope it works well for you. I think the SOG outline on the clip is gaudy, but everyone is different. ;-)

Regards,
Greg in West Michigan

shooterX · August 23rd, 2009, 12:32 AM

sweet!

MBtech87 · August 23rd, 2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldlongbeard

Most of it looks good. Hope it works well for you. I think the SOG outline on the clip is gaudy, but everyone is different. ;-)

Regards,
Greg in West Michigan

I thought the same when I purchased it. It carries so deep in pocket though, and it is very very strong to be honest. Im a fan. That knife is also very sharp, no need to have sharpened out of the box!

crzy4guns · August 24th, 2009, 10:25 PM

Cool looking blade. I have been thinking about getting one myself.

SIGguy229 · August 25th, 2009, 10:38 AM

I have the Aegis Tanto....bought it for my deployment. I bought it for the same reasons--sits deep in the pocket; but I also like the locking mechanism better than a liner lock.

IRT the clip--it is REALLY sturdy...and don't have a problem pulling it from the pocket...

ev239 · August 25th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Very nice! I love the black on black. I use a FlashII and have to agree that SOG knows how to make a light knife!

flyby · August 26th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Nice looking knives, I'll have to check into them ..i like tip-up carry :)

kellyII · August 26th, 2009, 08:53 AM

SOG knives are top of the line,,,, nice blade

August 24th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#6
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August 25th, 2009, 10:38 AM	#7
SIGguy229 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 2,272	I have the Aegis Tanto....bought it for my deployment. I bought it for the same reasons--sits deep in the pocket; but I also like the locking mechanism better than a liner lock. IRT the clip--it is REALLY sturdy...and don't have a problem pulling it from the pocket... __________________ Patriotic dissent is a luxury of those protected by better men than they Sacrifice: Congress thinks having to stay late to vote is sacrifice. Ask the Sailor, Soldier, Airman, or Marine meeting his child for the first time what sacrifice means martyr is a fancy name for crappy fighter

August 25th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#8
ev239 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 372	Very nice! I love the black on black. I use a FlashII and have to agree that SOG knows how to make a light knife! __________________ Mine: S&W 908.....Wife's: Ruger SP101 3" ------Kahr PM9...............Sig P239 (it's her's now) ------Norinco 213...........Charter Arms Undercover Hidden Defense - Personal gun & holster designs/reviews.

August 26th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#9
flyby Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 76	Nice looking knives, I'll have to check into them ..i like tip-up carry :) __________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36

August 26th, 2009, 08:53 AM	#10
kellyII Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baghdad, Iraq Posts: 399	SOG knives are top of the line,,,, nice blade __________________ "History does not entrust the care of Freedom to the weak and Timid: General Dwight Eisenhouser

August 7th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#2
highoctane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 614	Nice knife. I like it. As far as the complaints, it would work for me. As you say everyone is different. I prefer to carry tip up and i like it to ride deep in the pocket. Having said that, if it doesnt work for you send it to me. Ill give it a shot.

August 22nd, 2009, 09:39 PM	#3
oldlongbeard New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan - Home of the Red Wings Posts: 11	Most of it looks good. Hope it works well for you. I think the SOG outline on the clip is gaudy, but everyone is different. ;-) Regards, Greg in West Michigan

August 23rd, 2009, 12:32 AM	#4
shooterX Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,558	sweet!

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