The final word on the handles of Big Busses..

Walking Man

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Now that some or maybe most of you know what a fusion feels like, I'd like to hear your thoughts on which is your favorite of the handles on the Big Busses and why. Strait vs. E vs. Fusion vs. Variant (possibly TM or EU-17). I'd also like to hear any opinions anyone might have concerning the N.O. handle. How does it feel, and would a fusion handle be a better or worse choice for handle for the NO. I haven't held a fusion handle yet, but I will soon. Thanks.
 
I have a NO-E and a SFNO and I prefer the handle on the SFNO. I mean the handle on the Ergo is great but the handle on the SF is just outstanding, in my opinion. I do wish that I had bought the SF with the magnum handles. I've never held them but they look like they would be nice.

silas
 
Fusion is my favorite by far at this point. The shape and texture feels great in the hand. Second would be the straight handled from back in the day. I'll always love them. The e handles never appealed to me from a comfort point of view. I own one E-series blade, and it just doesn't sit in my hand well at all. Everyone is different though...
 
I love the Fusion handles! The fatter, the better:D

I still think that the Egos feel better to use than the old straights, and the specially contoured ones (variants, Monkeys, various over runs, etc.) are the bee's knees!!!:cool:

If I had to choose only one I'd probably go for a mag handled Fusion SH, Desert SHe, or my magnum handled fatty SFNO.
 
My only experience with the E handle is my Magnum EU-17—which (I gather) is some sort of E variant. I love this handle!

Next, for me, is the Fusion handle. It took me a few days to work out how to make the most of my FSHs handle, but once I adjusted my grip I found it to be very comfortable and secure.

My SFNO handle is neither as comfortable as my Magnum EU-17 handle, nor as versatile as my FSH handle, but is still comfortable and secure.
 
I would rate the E-handle as number one, and the magnum handle on my SFNO as number two. I much prefer the greater "drop" on the E-handle.

Distant third is the SHSHII. The BB SH I and II are last. The straight handles are just too thin, and the handles aren't long enough.

If I had to select just one user to keep from all my Busses, it would without question be an E-handle.
 
OK, my initial impressions with my new FSH black finish/blalck mag handles. I really, really, really like the magnum handles. This is the first Fusion handle I've held and the extra handle length is also very nice. I must admit I knew this was bigger than the Sh-e, but man, this is a beast. I can't beleive I didn't get a SFNO for waist belt carry :grumpy: . It feels closer in weight to my Bm-e than my Sh-e. It is not quite as thick as my Sh-e and Bm-e, but only slightly thinner as it has a suttle convex blade instead of flat. It is definitly a better chopper than my Sh-e and more comfortable when chopping hard. My little finger doesn't seem to get rubbed as much as on the ergos. It will definitely be my go heavy blade now, until my HOGFSH comes in :eek: I'm not so sure I like the V-grind better than the asym. convex grind, yet, only time will tell though. So there is my first impression of the FSH- big, beautiful, bada$$ chopper that could easily replace my BM-E. Now common out with that HOGFBM :eek:
 
I did some brief chopping yesterday, and I would say the fusion over a SH.

Fusion handles are the way to go :cool:
 
I got to go out to the woodline today with my new FSH. I like the fact that it is heavier than the former SH versions. Feels closer to a SHBM to me. I currently own a SHBM,MOJO,and the FSH. I'd say the handle on the Fusion is my favorite followed close by the E handle on the MOJO. The fusion handle does away with the pinky bite of the older straight handles while adding length to make a longer chopping arc. Almost feels like two different grips in one handle. The gripping textures on the Fusion handle didn't seem to cause any discomfort at all during heavy chopping either. I have in the past had to take the points off some of the E handles I have owned in the past.
 
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