Anybody have the new Fusion Revolver yet

Cyblade said:
I'm intrested in how they stack up to the regular version.
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I talked with Robbie a few weeks ago and he stated that he was impressed with the fit and finish of the new Fusion Revolver. According to him the handle is grippier which he liked and fit/finish was just as good as the USA made one. As of 2 weeks ago he had not used it yet but he felt it would hold up really well. He told me I should buy one and try it out. I figure if the designer sighs off on it, it's good for me. :)

jetsrb32 said:
Get the older version
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The OP wasn't asking which to get, he was asking how the new one stacks up to the old one. Since Robbie and I have not used one I can't comment on it other then what I already have. Personally I'm looking forward to trying out the new model and compairing it to the old one. I told Robbie that I needed and other one for my B.o.B. and he said to wait for my favorite dealer to get the new ones in cause he felt they should be as good as the old ones at a lower price.

Heber
 
If I could afford the 80.00 old version I wouldnt be asking about the 25.00 Fusion version. Theres a reason there Fusions and Byrds and other lower priced knives it cause not everybody can go pay cash for a Sebenza or Busse or a Spyderco Hossom or Seal 2000 or whatever flavor of fixed blade and folders your into. This knife will probably live in my car kit and if I feel I can trust it may go in my GHB/EDCB. I was looking for first hand reports so if the sheath was dangerous or the lock slipped or something then maybe I'd hold off until the problems got fixed. If someone came on and said other than the markings and the steel they are identical and showed pics of them using it to baton a log then I'd probably just buy one.
 
Cyblade said:
If I could afford the 80.00 old version I wouldnt be asking about the 25.00 Fusion version. Theres a reason there Fusions and Byrds and other lower priced knives it cause not everybody can go pay cash for a Sebenza or Busse or a Spyderco Hossom or Seal 2000 or whatever flavor of fixed blade and folders your into. This knife will probably live in my car kit and if I feel I can trust it may go in my GHB/EDCB. I was looking for first hand reports so if the sheath was dangerous or the lock slipped or something then maybe I'd hold off until the problems got fixed. If someone came on and said other than the markings and the steel they are identical and showed pics of them using it to baton a log then I'd probably just buy one.
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Sorry I wasn't able to give anything but someone elses initial impressions. I'm trying to find one to buy and test side by side with my old one. If I'm able to get one soon I'll post pictures and a review.

Heber
 
That post wasnt aimed at you it was aimed at people who wanna chime in with spend 50-2000.00 more and get ____________ . It's a new product and I guess it hasnt been out long enough for people to get ahold of. I'm sorry if it seemed like I was bitching at you wildmanh.
 
For $25 I guess you wouldn't go wrong. Like you mentioned just a nice knife to tide you over would do. Just bear in mind the many reports of the 'Fusion' series breaking and batoning a log, according to the SOG warranty department, is abuse. They say that is not what the knife was designed for.

Whatever your choice, if you don't do heavy chopping but normal camping tasks the Fusion Revolver is good to try.

Just remember, whoever buys cheap, buys twice. :cool:
 
Cyblade said:
That post wasnt aimed at you it was aimed at people who wanna chime in with spend 50-2000.00 more and get ____________ . It's a new product and I guess it hasnt been out long enough for people to get ahold of. I'm sorry if it seemed like I was bitching at you wildmanh.
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I figured it wasn't so no worries. :) You want the same answers that I want and I wish I had them. Hopefully one of us can find a stocking dealer with some stock. My quick search yesterday found one dealer that was sold out so the search will continue....

Heber
 
nutz_about_knives said:
Just remember, whoever buys cheap, buys twice. :cool:
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Hmmmm.... I don't really believe that. Unless you mean, in this situation, that if you choose the Fusion Revolver over the original Revolver, that you can afford to buy two right away. :D Sometimes with an 'inexpensive' knife, you do get what you pay for. Other times, you get more than you pay for. My Byrds and Moras have held up very well.

The Fusion Revolver is stated as being made out of 440A steel. Not the most awesome wonder steel, but it isn't bad, either. My original SEAL 2000 is 440A. I have batoned the daylights out of that knife and she's still rock solid today. I figure the Fusion Revolvers are shorter blades and thinner stock. If I had one, and the need to make kindling did arise, I'd probably choose appropriate battles for the knife, and not try to push it through pieces the SEAL 2000 could handle.

Cyblade, Knifecenter shows the Fusion Revolvers in stock, and so does Amazon. I have always been interested in the Revolver, and I think I will order one (or two) fromAmazon, as they offer free Super Saver shipping (orders over $25, the Hunter Revolver qualifies).

Good luck with your Revolver quest, Cyblade!
 
I have not used one yet, but have compared them to the original models that came out in 03 and they look exactly the same to me.

The only thing I can tell that is different is the sheath and I would probably just get one made for it or use the origianal sheath since they look exactly the same size.

I was VERY pleased with the appearance of these new knives.

And as a side note, kind of funny, the first run of new Revolver knives they forgot to put my name on them........so there will be a bunch that does not have my name on the saw blade. The next later models will.........(smile).

Robbie Roberson.
 
Robbie Roberson said:
And as a side note, kind of funny, the first run of new Revolver knives they forgot to put my name on them........so there will be a bunch that does not have my name on the saw blade. The next later models will.........(smile).

Robbie Roberson.
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Have you told them to put your name from the next run? Don't be late.Ha-ha.

:D
 
hikeeba said:
Hmmmm.... I don't really believe that. Unless you mean, in this situation, that if you choose the Fusion Revolver over the original Revolver, that you can afford to buy two right away. :D Sometimes with an 'inexpensive' knife, you do get what you pay for. Other times, you get more than you pay for. My Byrds and Moras have held up very well.

The Fusion Revolver is stated as being made out of 440A steel. Not the most awesome wonder steel, but it isn't bad, either. My original SEAL 2000 is 440A. I have batoned the daylights out of that knife and she's still rock solid today. I figure the Fusion Revolvers are shorter blades and thinner stock. If I had one, and the need to make kindling did arise, I'd probably choose appropriate battles for the knife, and not try to push it through pieces the SEAL 2000 could handle.

Good luck with your Revolver quest, Cyblade!
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Well I didn't mean to say that a cheap knife means a lousy one. :o I have no issues with the type of steel used too. What I meant was how the knife was being produced (ie production process) and the QC checks the Fusion series undergoes. Of course the Seal 2000 is one helluva solid knife as you mentioned. You should see the destruction test done on it.

My point is, do more research on the knife and don't buy a knife just for the price or design. Make sure it has a thick enough blade throughout the knife length if you do plan to use it for heavy chopping or batoning. If not you will have a blade where it breaks into 2 because the stock at near the tip is quite thin. If you want to use it as a kitchen knife then have no fear of it being sent for warranty.

Robbie, I've seen the old revolvers with your name etched on them! Way cool and I should get one for my collection too! (I heard some copies came with a letter or certificate of some sort from SOG). :D
 
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Thanks very much Robbie for your kind offer! :thumbup: I'll shoot you a mail tomorrow when I have access to my personal email (when I'm away from work). :D
 
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