SOG Aegis: ” The Everything Knife” by Nutnfancy04:33

The planets have aligned in the SOG Aegis and a nearly perfect lightweight tactical and larger sized EDC blade has been created by SOG. It is no secret that I advocate LIGHTWEIGHT, well-built, fast deploying, solid folders that use good materials. Oh yeah, I want these knives to look cool, have a deep, tip-up pocket clip, and have an affordable price. It sounds like a lot to ask for but it really isn’t. In this quest to promote these design criteria I haven’t relented and indeed my high rating of the SOG Flash series knives is because they achieve many of these qualities so fully. Enter this Desert Digital model of SOG Aegis. Indeed this is the exact coloration I encouraged SOG to make (in the Flash series), of course utilizing the much more popular (and useful) plain edge which I also advocate. And of course, at least for now, they can’t keep it in stock and it’s a popular choice. In this Desert Digital coloration and with the black TiNi coated AUS-8, 3.5 blade, it is a striking knife for those who appreciate tactical items. But the looks would count for nothing if the design elements failed to deliver utility and possible defensive capabilities. From my study of the design, the Aegis should deliver on all accounts. The drop point blade offers a wickedly sharp tip while still offering plenty of belly for slash cuts. Add to this an auto-like assisted opening (love SOGs opening), outstanding subdued and DEEP pocket clip thats mounted on the correct end (tip up, reversible for sides; it sets the industry standard), nicely contoured ambidextrous thumb studs, logo imprinted rubber handle inserts, adjustable pivot, solid lockup, sharp blade jimping, strong and easy-to-use Arc-Lock mechanism (love these side lockers!), and the thankful absence of steel liners. And you get all of this at an amazingly svelte 3.4 oz weight. Moreover the Zytel handle is even slightly thinner than the Flash series and carries well indeed. The only downside would be the lack of a razor edge out of the box. But in every other respect SOG, especially in this blade type and coloration, has knocked one out of the park with the Aegis. It is a tactical and EDC homerun that will serve readily in any application you assign and few tactical or EDC folders achieve the “two kinds of cool” in such perfect harmony./////////////////////// Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 10 out of 10