From: sheldon@XXXXXXXXsopris.net   
      
   "Demhi Moss"  wrote in message   
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   > Does anyone have thoughts on who makes the better knife, SOG or   
   > Spyderco?   I use to carry a gerber and was unhappy when I could no   
   > longer find the one I carried - an EZ Out NON SKELETONIZED.  Then I   
   > switched to the gerber assisted open knife and I went through 4 knives   
   > having the springs break.  Gerber did recall one of its knives but not   
   > the one that I was having trouble with.   Then I went to SOG   
   > (SOGZILLA) and while I generally like the knife I've broken 1 already   
   > (again the spring.   I have a habit of opening and closing the knife   
   > when I'm nervous, bored or not paying attention...trying to increase   
   > my manual dexterity).   So while I"m happy with the SOG so far, I was   
   > wondering if Spyderco was a better brand.   
   > Any thoughts would be appreciated.   
   >   
   > D   
      
   Surprised noone has answered this post. Personally I'm a SOG fan but I know   
   a lot of people love Spyderco. I also have a fast opening Gerber and all are   
   working well. I just like the Flash II's larger size and smooth operation.   
   It's also a personal choice as Spyderco's usually don't have a post to push   
   on, just a hole to get your finger in. Is it better? Probably not, but I'm   
   not a fan of Spyderco's design; I like the post. Also, keep in mind that   
   most mass produced knives are not going to be perfect and there will be a   
   reject or two in every batch. That said most manufacturers are very good at   
   replacing or repairing defective knives.   
      
   I also look at other things. I like the way the Flash's clip allows the   
   knife to sit lower in my pocket, and the clip is on the "correct" side of   
   the knife for me. A friend of mine has a really nice knife but because of   
   the clip placement he has to turn the knife around to open it. So, what's   
   better for one person may not be better for another.   
      
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