New Ergo handle vs Fusion handle

This is a good one. While I like them both, I definitely prefer the new ergos. The palm swell on the fusion is a little large for me. The only fusion I own is a NMFBM, so I might think differently if I handled a few others.
 
This is impossible for me --- the new ergo handles have absolutely no hot spots, but the Fusion handles are aesthetically and functionally exceptional. I can't decide
 
x2 on the palm swell on the new ergo. I have a HHFSH with non mags that fit my hands well, but the old style magnum fusions are a little much for me. I wear a size large glove and the magnums just feel like work to hold on to.
 
Good input guys, thanks:thumbup:

Any comments on hands sliding back to the rear position while chopping on the Ergo handle? With my NMFBM, it wasn't a problem but with heavy chopping my hand kept sliding back
 
ExtraBaconPlease said:
Good input guys, thanks:thumbup:

Any comments on hands sliding back to the rear position while chopping on the Ergo handle? With my NMFBM, it wasn't a problem but with heavy chopping my hand kept sliding back
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This why I like the straight handle on the ASHBM a little better than the NMFBM. Again, I think all of these handles are exceptional. The SHe2 is the only new ergo we've received that's big enough to chop with. I choke all the way back when chopping with it. Locks in nice.
 
I wear xxl gloves and I like the ASHBM handle much more than the NMFBM for a couple reasons:
1. It's plenty big enough and secures my hand better when using the knife for chopping. Again, 6'5", xxl hands.
2. I don't like the extra metal out the back of the NMFBM handle. For me it has no practical use and is needlessly stickypokey.

I can't say much about the new ergo handles, I've never held one.
 
I have chopped a little with the BAE2 and for a short blade it works well. I too use the back half of the grip and my pinky hangs off the back securing the hold. Works well and will out chop an Esee 5 using this method.
 
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The SHe2's handle is about a 1/2" longer. Works great with a full handed grip chopping. If you like the BAe2, you owe it to yourself to track down a SHe2.

I apologize for getting off topic.
 
I have XXL hands, and the fusion handles feel comfortable, if not a tad too big. I am able to adjust the placement of my hand fore and aft, depending on the task I'm doing, and it does well for me.

The only Ergo handle I have is on a BAe. It is slightly cramped for me, but still feels good. I'm anxiously awaiting the BMe, to see if there is a difference in the handle size.
 
gruntmedik said:
I have XXL hands, and the fusion handles feel comfortable, if not a tad too big. I am able to adjust the placement of my hand fore and aft, depending on the task I'm doing, and it does well for me.

The only Ergo handle I have is on a BAe. It is slightly cramped for me, but still feels good. I'm anxiously awaiting the BMe, to see if there is a difference in the handle size.
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I'm betting the BMe2's handle will be the same as the SHe2. Here's the SHe2 compared to the NMFBM.

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Pretty similar.
 
Thanks again for the input everyone.

I stupidly forgot to clarify, I am asking purely for chopping. Also the large Ergo handle like the She2 not the smaller handled Bae2.

Anyway, all my questions have now been answered so thanks again HOGs!
 
Well, I certainly liked my standard handle material on a .25 thick cgfbm I was lucky enough to handle. I'd say I like that specific combo above and beyond any other I've held. Aside from res c of course.
 
I am not liking the handle on the She2 It is thick all the way, compared to my CGFBM. I may try to mod the handle and hand smooth it. If the custom shop does not reopen soon.
 
I like the handle on the SHE2 but it is a tad longer than I feel it needs to be. The handle on my buddys BAE feels perfect in my hand.
 
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