Evaluation of the Sog Hunter Revolver

[Gossman Knives]

I would like to give a review of the SOG Hunter Revolver I'd like to start off with a review of the saw. I used it this summer to prune and trim some limbs and branches in my yard. It is without a doubt the most effective saw I have ever used It zipped through wood quickly and cleanly The teeth did not clog to the point where I had to stop and clean debris out. Next I used it to totally process a whitetail deer I shot during early muzzleloader season. Although I'm not a fan of guthooks, the Revolvers guthook performed flawlessly. You need to cut slowly in order not to clog it up. This holds true for any guthook design. The guthook really shined when cutting up the hind legs during the skinning process. The blade design is perfect for big game work. The flat grind and drop point design sailed through the field dressing and skinning. When butchering the animal, the saw was absolutely unbelieveable cutting through bone. Even though it was clogged with meat and fat, it still cut as if it was clean. The flat grind blade filleted sinew and sliced meat perfectly. The only problem I encountered was during field dressing. Even though the guthook worked as designed, I feel a guthook should be seperate from the main cutting blade. While up inside the chest cavity, it would catch while cutting. I feel that if the guthook was on top of the saw blade it may be easier to use. My overall evaluation of the Revolver is that this is a first class hunting, outdoor survival tool. Anyone considering getting one don't hesitate. I highly recommend it to any serious big game hunter.
Scott

 

[razcob]

The Revolver is a clever design, but there doesn't appear to be enough Zytel material between the pivot pin and the front of the blade. Not too confidence inspiring.
Are you sure the manufacturer recommends the saw for pruning trees? If so, I may get one for Martha Stewart when she gets out.

 

[Robbie Roberson]

razcob, The confidence is in the well thought out design, there is very thick stainless liners that are under the zytel handles that encircle the entire pivot, this means that a lot of force can be applied in a downward motion with no worries of breaking. It really is a well built knife, that works just as well.

Robbie Roberson

P.S. It is a wood or bone saw, I have cut many trees up to 5 inches around, I have had mine about a year, and the teeth are still very sharp.

 

[Gossman Knives]

razcob, rest assured this knife is solidly built and is capable of tough jobs. I would not hesitate to stake my life on this knife if in a survival situation.
Scott