A tip from Linoge in a comment to our previous article about a knife we added to the collection, caused us to consider adding the SOG Trident TF1 folding knife to our collection. The knives we ordered showed up today - one for me and one for the Better Half.

I shot this pantomime video today, showing off the knife. Integral to the knife is the slotted handle that allows cutting cords or seat belts with out opening the knife. To prevent accidental deployment of the blade, a safety in the handle locks the blade in the folded position. To open the blade, you must disable the safety, move the arc actuator lever toward the front of the knife and push the blade open with your thumb behind the thumb post on the blade. - Voila - it’s open!

Folding the blade back into the handle can be a one-handed operation, but takes some practice - hopefully, digital amputation can be avoided.

Here’s the information about this excellent folding knife:

The SOG Trident uses our well-proven means of delivering a knife blade to the open position with S.A.T. (SOG Assisted Technology™) Now using our patent pending Arc-Actuator™, the Trident locks stronger and releases easier. There is also a built-in safety to lock the blade closed. When it shows red, you are ready to go.

What also makes the Trident so unique is the patent pending Groove™ in the handle, which allows the operator to cut paracord, fishing line, etc. without having to open the blade. The handle also includes a Digi-Grip™ variable pattern for coarser grip in areas that require it. Our bayonet style clip is easily switched for right/left hand carry or removed for pouch storage.

  • Blade Length — 3.75″
  • Overall Length — 8.5″
  • Weight — 3.6 oz.
  • Edge — Partially Serrated
  • Steel — AUS 8
  • Handle — Zytel w/Groove
  • Finish — Hardcased Black TiNi