Review: SOG Trident Knife

So, you spend time outdoors and would love carrying a knife that is Made in the USA? I want to share what I've been carrying this summer. After months of hard use - I can honestly recommend this pocket knife for more than a handful of reasons. Read the review below -OR- simply take my word for it, skip this post and buy a Trident on the SOG website.

Four basic criteria for this new knife were:

• Easily concealable for EDC (Everyday Carry)
• Patterned handle for ease of use in a variety of outdoor conditions
• Assisted opening so a one-handed thumb flick could deploy the blade when working
• Made in USA 

The thumb tack (used for opening) is ideally sized. Not too small; like on other knives. The gimping (blunt blade edge pattern for pressing down) cradles your thumb well while cutting. The deployment is wicked fast on the Trident. A few friends thought it was an automatic opening knife (illegal in some states FYI). With one quick twitch of the thumb this blade flies open. For nervous souls out there - an optional safety button is incorporated. Sharpness is prevalent on arrival - able to shave the hair from your arm. I've used it roughly this summer and it's maintained itself quite well. It's a good-sized knife that will fill a closed hand and is well-built and strong. Bottom line is the knife looks pretty nasty! Lastly, the pocket clip allows it completely falls below the pocket line.. I don't necessarily need people knowing what I'm carrying all the time... Check it out for yourself here.