SOG Slipzilla Folder

The SlipZilla folding knife may seem familiar as it has the same general shape and size as the SOGzilla (smaller version) , a popular locking folder. The main difference is that the SlipZilla – as its name suggests - has a slip joint construction which means that it doesn’t have a separate locking mechanism that holds the blade rigid and has to be ‘unlocked’ to close. Instead the SlipZilla stays in open position by pressure generated from a back-spring and is closed just by applying pressure to the blade’s spine; in other words, just like a penknife.

The SlipZilla has a 3.12” (81mm) 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade is hardened to 56-58 Rockwell and has a cutting edge of 2.75” (76mm), available in either black or satin finish. An elongated hole in the blade aids one handed opening, although it’s still a bit of a knack. There’s a section of jimping on the spine to allow ‘choking up’ when carrying out finer or more delicate cutting tasks. The liners are stainless steel and the grip scales are machined out of textured G10, giving a positive hold. The handle has a reversible pocket clip and a lanyard hole at the end. It weighs just 3.8oz and in the open position has an overall length of 7.25” (185mm).

The SlipZilla balances well and is a handy size for most everyday tasks. Prices are £35.95 for the satin blade version (seen here) or £39.95 for the black blade model. Our thanks to Heinnie Haynes (on tel. 03030 30 30 30 website www.heinnie.com ) for supplying the test knife.