Assist Folder

Blackhack Crucible II Folder vs SOG Aegis?

they both have a similar appearance but i was wondering which is more durable, stays sharp longer, and other such qualities a good tactical pocket knife has such as assisted opening. i dont think the crucible has assisted opening. it would be my EDC knife.

Blackhawk Crucible II

Blade AUS 8
3.2inch’shs long, overall 8 inch’s long
G-10 handles
Weight 6.6 ounces ( thats more than a roll of pennys )
Price – from $60 – $90

SOG Aegis

Blade AUS 8
3.5 inch’s , 8.25 inch’s long
Zytel handle with Kraton rubber inserts
Weight 3.3 ounces
Price – from $60 – $90

Now which is better ??

The Blackhawk is probably more durable, but them it weighs almost twice as much.

The backhawk is not really a knife you can comfortably carry in your pocket. It just weighs to much.

Assisted opening is not a big deal, quality folders can all be opened one handed with the thumb stud

The SOG does have a blade lock, that can be disengaged with just one hand.

IE: one hand can both open and close the blade.

Where the Blackhawk has a lock liner blade lock, that takes two hands to close the knife.

So you have to make the decision, you want a heavier more ruggedly built knife, or a lighter knife, that still rugged, just not as rugged.

I’d go with the SOG, just because it is a knife, you can comfortably carry everyday.

Just put a penny roll in your pocket and see how comfortable that is to carry all day weight wise.

Both are approx the same size, with the SOG being just slighter larger.

EDIT:

One note, the Crucible has steel liners in the handle, thats why it is heavier, but thats what makes it stronger.

The Aegis has a Zytel plastic handle, no steel liners, thats why its lighter, and it means its more of a pure cutting knife, because any torque could break the handle.

CRKT Hissatsu 2 folder, the little brother with bad intentions