Comments on the Revolver

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I own a sog seal pup already, but am looking for a more versatile knife for Emergency services work (with Civil Air Patrol). I think the idea for the Sog Revolver is dead on, and is an amazing idea. I also haven't seen one bad review for it, but has anyone really used this knife for rough work.

I know Robbie Roberson says he's used his for 4 years without failure (if your reading this Robbie please feel free to comment) but I am wondering if the owners of these knives baby em along, or really use them like they would use any other fixed blade.

anyone have first hand experience with these? How would it compare to my seal pup, or my kabar (shortened version of the original USMC knife)?
 
Hello CAP SAR , I have used mine hard.

I have cut hundreds of trees and limbs with the saw since about 03.

The Revolver can help you survive the elements I am certain of this.

And it will last for many years if it is used in the manner a good cutting/sawing tool is designed to be use.

I would match it against the pup for versatility any day because it simply can do more for you in a survival situation than the pup in my opinion.

The pup is a great tough knife and it too has proven itself.......but it can not saw limbs as the Revolver knife can.

I can saw all day.....and never dull my cutting blade.

The Revolver is still going strong after almost 6 years.


Robbie Roberson
 
I own the hunter revlover, and i like it. Its my first SOG knife (besides the fusion throwers) and have only had it 6 months. It seems to holds an edge pretty well, i use it like i would any other fixed blade, and i have not been babying it along. Ive noticed that when using the saw, the first few strokes are kind of a pain, as it wants to jump out of the groove. After you get going it cuts very well. The teeth on mine are still very sharp. There is some side to side play between the handle and the blade, but its just the nature of the design. Watch your fingers when rotating the blade or you might get a nasty suprise.
 
Robbie Roberson said:
Thank you for the kind review. Yes that saw is very sharp........:D


Robbie Roberson.
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I love the Revolver - The saw is amazing!!

It easily cut through 2x4 w/ no problems. It is a true wood saw unlike many out there today. You might want to carry a small oiled rag or some sort of lubricant as it makes the sawing go much faster.

I also love the versatility of the sheath. It is very secure and I have hiked with the sheath both facing up and down and it stayed in place.
 
kingsolver said:
I own the hunter revlover, and i like it. Its my first SOG knife (besides the fusion throwers) and have only had it 6 months. It seems to holds an edge pretty well, i use it like i would any other fixed blade, and i have not been babying it along. Ive noticed that when using the saw, the first few strokes are kind of a pain, as it wants to jump out of the groove. After you get going it cuts very well. The teeth on mine are still very sharp. There is some side to side play between the handle and the blade, but its just the nature of the design. Watch your fingers when rotating the blade or you might get a nasty suprise.
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That happened to me too. Now I take the knife and start the cut where I want it and notch it out a bit then use the saw.
 
The key to using the saw:

Light strokes getting started and then do not push down hard, just firm.

The teeth are so sharp they will will dig in too much if too much pressure is used.

This prevents the saw from being able to get a groove started.

Steady pressure will do the job.


Robbie Roberson.
 
Thank you all for the replies. Robbie, you sold me. I went ahead and bought a Seal Revolver Tini from Ebay, so I'll be getting it soon I hope. If it passes the White Rabbit bivouac's trial by ice (in January) then I'll be sold. Hopefully some time I can post a little bit larger review than what is currently on the internet.
 
I picked up a Seal Revolver back in 2003 after they came out. It has been a great blade over the years. It's always in my day pack when I go hiking or camping. A few years ago I loaned it to a friend who was taking a Wilderness Survival class at the local University. She rather liked it and so did everyone else who used it on the trip. They told me it was the best and most usefull knife on the survival trip they did. Some of the guys even bought there own after using mine. Another friend has seen mine and wants his own also.

I've never used my Revolver hard but it was used hard on the survival trip and it held up really well. I've cut so many veggies and tons of chicken and beef for soups and stews. It loves making Chili with me in the dutch oven. When I went on some hikes, I'd use the saw to cut walking sticks. It pairs really well with larger blades. Tiger Shark, Revolver and a Flash II make a great combo but my typical combo is an HI Khukuri, Revolver and either an x-42 Autoclip or Buck 110. :thumbup:

Buy one and use it, use it long and hard. Slicing, sawing and battoning are fine for it but chopping really isn't it's strong suit. Thats what the larger knife is for. So Just buy one and try it out for your self and tell us how you like it. Great knife made by a good company and designed by a great guy.

Heber
 
Robbie Roberson said:
Wow.........Thanks Heber........hope your feeling better. :D

Robbie Roberson.
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Hi Robbie, I'm feeling about 50% better, still having dizzy spells and lots of pain. Even so I thought I'd take a few minutes and talk about one of my favorite camp knives, the Seal Revolver.

When I do feel lots better and I finish sheaths for other people, I'll probably make a new sheath for my trusty Revolver. Something I can wear inverted on my backpacks shoulder straps. That way it's always there when I need it.

Heber
 
My experiences with the revolver have been great also.

It really will do just about anything you ask of it (within reason.) I would not try to chop cinderblocks in half or any other such oddness.



I'd love to see a bushcraft version of this knife. Keep the saw the same and make other side a scandi or flat grind w/o serrations.

Whaddaya say Mr Roberson ??
 
Angus McGunnigl, a bushcraft version is a great idea.

A drop point with a saw has been on my short list.....for a while.

We will have to see what happens in the next year.........

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, I really appreciate it.

Robbie Roberson.
 
Without going into specifics I have done "bad" things to my revolver. (I had the tanto/bowie version) It took more abuse than some "standard" fixed blades I have abused!!!!! The knife is well designed and tough as all get out!
TC
 
my hunter revolver is always cliped to my backpack will I am out in the field. Saw is great for the natural ground blinds that we build and the knife is long enough to bore out the poop shoot on most biggame animals:p The Aus8 holds and take a good edge( I am not the best a sharping so it may be able to get sharper than I can get it:rolleyes:)

very handy knife all around:D

reed
 
I just got the Seal Revolver Tini in, and my first reaction is that it's a tight knife. I know that I have a couple of fixed blades that I would be willing to hang on, and while I'm not sure that I would want to do that with this knife, it does feel solid. Like Robbie said, it will withstand about anything as long as you use it like a knife is meant to be used. I have only gotten to use it for a moment or two, but I was extremely impressed by the saw.

I did notice that finger prints show up extremely well on the blade, and I wasn't sure why. The coating is almost like a gun bluing, but I hope it is much more corrosion resistant than that. Any comments Robbie?
 
The prints wipe off with a cotton cloth or a light coat of oil or food grade oil if you plan to use it to cut food.

The TINI coating just makes them show up well. That coating is very tough and should stay on the blade many years unless you cut house shingles or dig in sand............:D

I have cut hundreds of limbs and trees with mine and it still looks very good with only a minor fading/scratching.

I hope you enjoy it. It is a great knife.

Robbie Roberson.
 
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