Maybe it's the left-over Boy Scout in me, but pocket knives are one of those things that you never really know how handy they are until you start carrying one. I swear I use mine all the time, and it's one of those things I feel naked if I'm without. Rare, but it happens.

I first got turned on to SOG by a good friend of mine. He ordered an assortment of pocket knives from various companies to sell in his shop, and SOG's Blink stood out from the crowd immediately. I fell in love and had to have it. I did a rad 4 color painting of shoes hanging from a power line on his kitchen windows that was actually a picture i took from the back door of his shop! Needless to say I got the knife upfront! It's a nice, small pocket knife that features SOG's patented Assisted Opening Technology- it's not a switchblade- it opens by pushing up on the thumb stud like most folders do today- but unlike most folders, once it's pushed up a little bit, the Assisted Opening Technology kicks in and the blade flies open. Super quick!

I've been carrying the Blink for a couple years now, and have been wanting something a little bit bigger, but basically something similar. SOG sent a few knives, but I'm starting out with this- SOG's Aegis. I think the Blink might be a little closer to the Flash line, with it's thin, sleek body, but the Aegis is right behind it. I think it might be a little thicker, but I actually like the grip better. It's made out of a composite called Zytel, with their own Digigrip and rubber inserts for added non slippage and a sure grip every time.The blade is a little longer, not to mention a little bigger. The safety is easier to use (if you choose) and is color coded so you know for sure. The safety on the blink is at the end of the handle and I'd find myself sometimes locking it without meaning to getting it in or out of my pocket. I like this other safety a lot more.

So like I was saying, the handle is a little thicker, but not too thick. It also comes with a reversible bayonet style clip so it's sure to stay put and is accessible no matter which hand you use. I'm left handed, but prefer using it right handed, it opens THAT easy- that should say a lot right there. I may be a tad ambidextrous, but when it comes down to it I'm left handed. Period.

Check out their site for more info on their knives and technologies. Some of the greatest knives out there if you ask me, and I'm proud to carry an SOG!

Like I said- they sent along a couple more, so I'll be back soon with more products from SOG!

-Brandon