Looks like a pretty sweet edc knife for the money. Would be interesting to know of that belt cutter would do better on nulon strapping. I was surprised it didnt cut 550. Good review!
have the original SOG..i sharpened the blade so much, ..its now below the rope cutting opener, unable to cut rope now.....never leave home without it...probably do an up grade soon...and of course it will be with SOG. great presentation .
I’d like to see the cord cut test with the blade closed lock engaged. It could be the pressure of the material is pushing the blade back which would reduce the cutting force. I have the standard SOG Trident with serrated clip point. Loving it, so far, for all the reasons you just mentioned in your excellent video review of the Elite model. I’m adding the Elite model to my collection, as well. Cheers!
Thanks for your vid. I've purchased two Trident Elites in the last two weeks. The first would not open reliably using the thumb stud, and the second has a safety that falls back and forth of its own weight depending on whether you hold the knife spine up or blade up. IMHO, if you're thinking of buying one of these knives, buy it from a brick and mortar store so you can make sure it functions as it's supposed to. I'm going to have to send back a second Trident Elite now.
I've got the original Trident, still an incredible knife. The only complaint I ever had is with the durability of the polymer handle. After a few years of ownership, I once had to send it back because the spine of the knife, where the thumb studs contact upon full opening, became cracked. I sent it back and SOG replaced the handle for free, but with the same material, so I'm fully expecting it to crack there again some day. It looks like the handle of the Elite may experience the same thing someday, I don't see any additional reinforcing around the spine where the blade makes contact on opening. I miss my SOG Flash II, which had a full steel frame, but that knife was given to a friend on his birthday, aaand, he lost it.
Hi, great info. Thank you! I had not idea how to open this knife until I saw your video. What are the serrated blade good for? I actually have the SOG Elite with a serrated edge on the bottom and top.
Love your videos Brotha, but I don't care much for SOG, would much rather go with a spyderco or benchmade. You actually turned me on to the spyderco. First one was the tentatious
J.J., I have to agree S.OGRE. does an excellent job tempering and their cryo treatment, I'm not big on AUS8, but my Trident 2.0, and my Seal Pup Elite, do hold their edges, S.O.G. does make some good knives.
The rescue feature trend doesn't bother me too much in general, however, it should work. Bad on SOG for not making this function well. Thanks for the review
Nice review, thank you! I own the original Trident, and the reason i do not EDC it any more is that over time grit and dirt will get in pivot point making closing and opening difficult. I hope this model is better at keeping dirt out of the internal mechanics ?
That will happen to any good knife that doesn't have excessive play in the action (up down side to side wiggle when "locked" open). This is why you should get familiar enough with your knife to tear it down and clean it.
I know I’m late but my trident elites lock is hard to push down and when I close the blade it is rough like really rough do I have to break it in or what?
Rc robot 2 i have an original trident, the blade was very stiff to open. i sprayed a little rem oil on it and worked it open and closed for awhile. it got better.
I just got this knife. Super sharp out of the box. Mine has a rattle at the pivot end when closed....although the blade feels tight when opened. Anybody else have this issue?
Ramon Torres the elite is much nicer than the original trident I have them both and it is a step up in looks and grip same lightness and everything elese that was great and blade is recurve different than the original bowie shape . It's like the old rambo knife in a nice folder . Check it out .
Can be used to cut rope in a public area, (have to carry a small wenger knife for this so as not to scare people) but yeah, for 99% of time it's just marketing
Glad I saw this review before I bought this thing. That seat belt cutter looked kinda lame, now I know it looks lame 'cause it actually *is* lame. The glass breaker is okay but I'm not sure if it's tungsten or just steel, I already have a tungsten one on my Böker tactical pen, and who needs a glass breaker anyway? So that leaves the blade, which is okay and a good size but that recurve makes it nigh on fuckin impossible to sharpen with a flat stone. So yeah, glad I didn't buy this knife. And now to keep shopping ....
Love your videos Brotha, but I don't care much for SOG, would much rather go with a spyderco or benchmade. You actually turned me on to the spyderco. First one was the tentatious
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Looks like a pretty sweet edc knife for the money. Would be interesting to know of that belt cutter would do better on nulon strapping. I was surprised it didnt cut 550. Good review!
Thanks!
You bet!
Any chance that button slider could accidentally slide and close the blade while you're using it?
have the original SOG..i sharpened the blade so much, ..its now below the rope cutting opener, unable to cut rope now.....never leave home without it...probably do an up grade soon...and of course it will be with SOG. great presentation .
I’d like to see the cord cut test with the blade closed lock engaged. It could be the pressure of the material is pushing the blade back which would reduce the cutting force. I have the standard SOG Trident with serrated clip point. Loving it, so far, for all the reasons you just mentioned in your excellent video review of the Elite model. I’m adding the Elite model to my collection, as well. Cheers!
I just use my fingertip on the clip and it pops out with great speed. Great video.
Thanks for your vid. I've purchased two Trident Elites in the last two weeks. The first would not open reliably using the thumb stud, and the second has a safety that falls back and forth of its own weight depending on whether you hold the knife spine up or blade up. IMHO, if you're thinking of buying one of these knives, buy it from a brick and mortar store so you can make sure it functions as it's supposed to. I'm going to have to send back a second Trident Elite now.
Just picked up the partially serrated version for under $54.. pretty solid knife for the price point.. cuts very well..
I've got the original Trident, still an incredible knife. The only complaint I ever had is with the durability of the polymer handle. After a few years of ownership, I once had to send it back because the spine of the knife, where the thumb studs contact upon full opening, became cracked. I sent it back and SOG replaced the handle for free, but with the same material, so I'm fully expecting it to crack there again some day. It looks like the handle of the Elite may experience the same thing someday, I don't see any additional reinforcing around the spine where the blade makes contact on opening.
I miss my SOG Flash II, which had a full steel frame, but that knife was given to a friend on his birthday, aaand, he lost it.
I would prefer a belt clip but then again I've never had a knife with a pocket clip. I like how it looks.
Hi, great info. Thank you! I had not idea how to open this knife until I saw your video. What are the serrated blade good for? I actually have the SOG Elite with a serrated edge on the bottom and top.
i’ve used my serrated edge on cutting a bit of bone on deer when i’m cleaning them, works good on stuff that you’d use a saw on
Love your videos Brotha, but I don't care much for SOG, would much rather go with a spyderco or benchmade. You actually turned me on to the spyderco. First one was the tentatious
J.J., I have to agree S.OGRE. does an excellent job tempering and their cryo treatment, I'm not big on AUS8, but my Trident 2.0, and my Seal Pup Elite, do hold their edges, S.O.G. does make some good knives.
Agreed!
Do you think that the TiNi coating would be worth it or should I just go for the satin finish
The rescue feature trend doesn't bother me too much in general, however, it should work. Bad on SOG for not making this function well. Thanks for the review
No problem!
I agree that the average buyer doesn't need the seat belt cutter and glass breaker, but it comes in handy for first responders.
Great review bro, just bought this knife.
***** Thanks!
Has anyone tried disassembling their Trident Elite's. How difficult is it with those 2 metal bands wrapped around the scales?
Nice review, thank you! I own the original Trident, and the reason i do not EDC it any more is that over time grit and dirt will get in pivot point making closing and opening difficult.
I hope this model is better at keeping dirt out of the internal mechanics ?
That will happen to any good knife that doesn't have excessive play in the action (up down side to side wiggle when "locked" open). This is why you should get familiar enough with your knife to tear it down and clean it.
Is lock and construktion stronger than old trident?
Awesome video, I'm fixin to buy this now. Liked and subscribed
*Then* - after something happens.
*Than* - a comparison between two things.
Does the glass breaker tear pockets apart when knife is loose in pocket?
+emwu1988 Not sure, did not carry it that way.
Mine hasn't yet. tight pants might suffer a little.
Yes it tore my pants up! You have to clip it on your belt
I don't know what the dude was doing wrong but mine cut through paracord just fine through the notch.
Same, I recently got one and did the test and it worked smoothly
I know I’m late but my trident elites lock is hard to push down and when I close the blade it is rough like really rough do I have to break it in or what?
Rc robot 2 i have an original trident, the blade was very stiff to open. i sprayed a little rem oil on it and worked it open and closed for awhile. it got better.
slave to freedom thank you
I wish I got the straight edge so badly
What do you use to proctect your cabon steel knives?
Olive or vegetable oil.
Some people say that it get rancid and can oxide the steel. Does it happen to you once?
I haven't had that problem.
I just got this knife. Super sharp out of the box. Mine has a rattle at the pivot end when closed....although the blade feels tight when opened. Anybody else have this issue?
It’s the pivot lock moving back and forth. I know I’m 4 years late
Ka-bar usmc or cold steel leatherneck
i have the original trident and i love it good vid by the way
Ramon Torres the elite is much nicer than the original trident I have them both and it is a step up in looks and grip same lightness and everything elese that was great and blade is recurve different than the original bowie shape . It's like the old rambo knife in a nice folder . Check it out .
*than instead of then, wouldn't want some grammar troll correcting you :)
Trident Elite runs for $75 in Texas, $81 with tax...
amazon has it for $53 and knifeworks.com has it for $44.
The handle SOG plate is so cheaply glued I lost it 🙁
you need a tshirt that says BOOM! itd be fun
Haha!
Apparently the Top Secret Black Projects Division that Spencer Frazer worked in didn't specialize in cutting paracord.
For real!
i hate the new rescue cutter trend! everywhere i look i see rescue cutters! how many times does a normal person cut seatbelts?!
I totally agree with you!
Can be used to cut rope in a public area, (have to carry a small wenger knife for this so as not to scare people) but yeah, for 99% of time it's just marketing
As A Firefighter/Paramedic, I love the options of having rescue cutters and a glass breaker.
I went off a bridge one winter and used a seatbelt cutter and a glass breaker to escape the car.
You could use it as a bottle opener.
Glad I saw this review before I bought this thing. That seat belt cutter looked kinda lame, now I know it looks lame 'cause it actually *is* lame. The glass breaker is okay but I'm not sure if it's tungsten or just steel, I already have a tungsten one on my Böker tactical pen, and who needs a glass breaker anyway? So that leaves the blade, which is okay and a good size but that recurve makes it nigh on fuckin impossible to sharpen with a flat stone. So yeah, glad I didn't buy this knife. And now to keep shopping ....
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Love your videos Brotha, but I don't care much for SOG, would much rather go with a spyderco or benchmade. You actually turned me on to the spyderco. First one was the tentatious