Pocket knives are practical by nature, but they’re also fun to use—particularly when you’re talking about those with spring-assisted or flipper opening mechanisms. While they may not have the same feel as a fully automatic knife, they’re still pretty darn satisfying to fidget with. And when we think of fast deployment, the brand SOG is always top of mind.
Right now, two of its true one-handed opening blades—the assisted-opening Flash AT and the Kiku XR flipper—are more than 33 percent off for Amazon Prime Day.
SOG makes the Twitch III, which won our best spring-assisted accolade when we tested pocket knives for our buying guide. While we haven’t gotten our hands on the Flash or Kiku, we’re confident in vouching for their quality based on the brand’s reputation.
If you’re curious about switchblades but aren’t ready to jump in (or if they’re illegal to own and carry where you live), these two knives are a great place to start. The discount is gravy.
| Closed length | 4.67 inches |
| Blade length | 3.45 inches |
| Weight | 5.3 ounces |
This daily carry knife offers quick one-handed deployment thanks to its spring-assisted thumb-stud opening mechanism. Overall it’s sleek and lightweight at only 5.3 ounces, and it features a straight-back blade is constructed of high-carbon Cryo D2 steel with a titanium finish. SOG is also known for its powerful and reliable XR lock, said to withstand 1500 pounds of force. This knife is fully ambidextrous and comes with a deep-carry clip.
| Closed length | 4.3 inches |
| Blade length | 3.03 inches |
| Weight | 5.6 ounces |
The Kiku XR is a visually stunning, rugged knife designed with an ergonomic handle (this version is linen micarta) and three opening mechanisms: thumb hole, XR lock and kick. The three-inch CTS-XHP premium steel blade has a satin finish and is super sharp. It’s a burly knife for sure, but it only weighs 5.6 ounces. Plus, is comes with a reversible low-carry clip.
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Rachel is the Deputy Editor of Reviews for Hearst's Enthusiast and Wellness Group where she supports Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, and Best Products. Her background is in service journalism and earlier in her career she worked as a daily newspaper reporter and book editor. She spent more than a decade as a staff editor and writer at TripAdvisor and Penguin Random House and her byline has appeared in Time Out New York, the New York Daily News, and New York Magazine. Outside of work, Rachel can be found planning her next trip, visiting museums and galleries, and walking her wirehaired dachshund in Central Park.
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