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After a week in the water and a week of drying without any maintenance, oiling, etc. the knife didn't show any signs of corrosion or rusting that I could find. Happy with that, I went about collecting my assortment of stuff to be cut... if the knife would.
SOG Knives Trident Elite Folder Review
"To each his (or her) own," is one of the most applicable phrases you can find when it comes to selecting ANY defense or utility tool. Virtually everyone has different preferences. That said, SOG Knives makes a selection from which almost anyone should be able to find a knife that fits their preferences. For me, the Trident Elite comes pretty close (for a folding knife).
The ONLY thing I don't care for on this design is the deep pocket carry clip. That's not to say that there is anything wrong with such and, in fact, I know a bunch of folks (uniformed and otherwise) who prefer the deep pocket carry for a variety of reasons. I have trouble getting a good grip on it and an easy draw from the pocket with deep carry positioning. So, my personal preference is for a knife that rides just a bit higher in the pocket. Again, that's not a negative statement about the knife or the design; just my personal preference.
With that out of the way, let's take a look at the knife specifications and potential for utility as well as rescue use.
The blade is 3.7" long and of clip point design. There are no serrations on the straight edge and the blade is finished in Black Tini. SOG also makes a Trident Elite with a satin finish blade should you prefer that. Made from AUS-8 stainless steel, the blade has a Rockwell Hardness rating of RC 56-58 which is good for a utility/rescue blade (in my opinion) and is .12" thick. While...