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0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 *UPDATE* SOG dropped the ball Jul 07, 2010
The SOG Fusion Fixation is a pretty good knife but not really ground breaking. The "Fusion" series knives are the cheapest SOG series knives (Although far from bad)
Pros:
Has a SOG sheath (not up to the quality of the triple stitched Seal Team knives, but better than anything else on the market)
No blade serrations giving it a larger cutting surface
Pocket on sheath for a firesteel/multi-tool
Ultra durable Kraton handle (although not as good as SOG's Zytel in durability)
Easy to sharpen
FEELS durable
Cons:
No serrations
Can't tell if the blade is full tang or how thick the tang is (if its a thick full tang then its a pro, if not than definitely a con)
The steel of the blade is a little soft, its a cheap Chinese steel but is still serviceable
Uses black oxide as a blade coating which doesn't help protect from rust at all, only colors the blade (although the steel is a type of stainless so its hard to rust)
I haven't put this knife to a destruction test and I don't plan on it, but from what I've seen its a very durable and practical knife to own. Is it as good as a Kabar? No, but it does beat most bargain knives out there. This will work for your average person but the bottom line is THIS IS NOT A SURVIVAL KNIFE. ***NEVER trust your life to a 30 dollar knife***, this is no replacement for a military Kabar or a 70 dollar SOG.
*UPDATE* The more I use the knife the more I've grown to hate it, especially after I bought the SOG Field Pup for around the same price. The knife just feels like a cheap knock off Kabar 1211 and has no place on the field or even in my collection anymore. Also, the sheath is awful...It may be a SOG sheath but it is nothing compared to the Seal sheaths and is only slightly better than your average leather sheath. I plan on giving it away to a friend or just throwing in storage with my old clothes and CDs. It is only a problem in SOG's fusion series and none of their other knives.
*** UPDATE: I've now discovered a few cheap knives I would trust my life to, two being the Remington FAST and the SOG Field Pup... This knife is just junk, I don't know why I ever thought highly of it and I'm VERY glad I never took this knife into the wild with me and please if you own this knife and are a jungle trekker, do not depend on it... there is nothing worse than being stuck in the middle of nowhere with a broken knife***
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Fixation vs. $120 SOG technical bowie? Jun 22, 2010
I have the SOG Technical bowie TiN. One of my favorite knives and perhaps one of the finest production knives every made. Just had to make the comparison.
The Tech is slightly shorter, heavier with a thicker blade. The Tech is superior in all the details: sharpness, fit, sheath, metallurgy, and finish. Not surprising, considering the fixation is 1/4 the price! However, the fixation retains the magical blade shape and balance of the classic SOG, and almost just as tough. And, the fixation is a much better design and higher quality compared to other comparable chinese knockoffs in its price class.
Definitely would buy again. Man What a bargain.
3 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Best Knife I've ever owned...so far Mar 12, 2010
First off, what a great knife. Totally worth the money and easily affordable for a newbie outdoor enthusiast.
Pros,
nice wide blade (perfect for chopping wrist width branches), good grip, easy to use, even without serrated edge it still cuts rope with ease
Cons,
A little on the heavy side, knife broke at the handle while chopping wrist sized branches which is what this knife is supposed to do very well, and it would be nice if the sheath could snap on to the belt instead of having to take your belt off to take off the knife+sheath.
So for the most part this is a great knife by a trusted brand. I sent back the broken knife and a description of what happend. I'm hoping that everything goes well. It was a bit shocking how easily it broke though.
By the way, keep in mind this is a combat knife, not a camp knife. That would explain alot.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A bargain, good basic value, not a replacement for a high-end fixed-blade knife Feb 15, 2010
The SOG Fusion Bowie is SOG's entry into the value market for fixed-bladed multipurpose knives. As an all-purpose utility knife, it has excellent value. Let's not fool ourselves that it's the equal of premium knives of the same type, though. There are compromises.
In its favor are its handling characteristics (nice balance, doesn't tend to twist in the hand when you use it to cut, handle is long enough to fit into an adult male's hand), a very sharp factory edge, and rust resistance. The black oxide coating is a touch thin, and will wear on the edges of the facets of the blade over time, but will definitely do a good job of preventing pitting. The ballistic nylon sheath which comes with it is nice, with a pouch for a whetstone or other accessory, though the use of velcro on the retention strap means it will eventually wear out.
The limitations are partially in design and partially in budgetary compromise. The knurled thumb-rest on the back of the blade is not usable because the crossguard projects above the back of the knife and prevents your thumb from settling there. The ricasso (the part of the blade on the cutting-edge which isn't sharpened, just in front of the crossguard) is too small to use a finger-forward "trigger" grip. The blade steel is about 1/8" thick; 3/16" is recommended for true heavy-duty knives of this sort. The fuller (the groove in the blade some people mistakenly call a "blood groove") is just for show. The tang (the extension of the blade that goes into the center of the handle) is welded on instead of being integral with the blade, and this is a potential weak spot. Don't chop with it, as if it breaks the blade will snap at the hilt and go cartwheeling into an eyeball or something. Under ordinary use, however, it's not going to break.
Fit-and-finish is good, if not perfect; there is a slight mold-line on the hard rubber grip (okay, okay, Kraton). I would have liked to have seen a double row of stitching on the sheath, and as mentioned the retaining-strap isn't going to last. The cutting edge shows machining marks from a simple grind-sharpening. These are nitpicks, though, and are part of what separates value-knives from premium.
As for its uses? I cannot recommend it as a combat knife due to the previously-mentioned welded tang and problem with the crossguard; in any event, in most jurisdictions carrying a knife like this is begging for trouble with the local constabulary. I would also not recommend it as a skinner (wrong shape). As a general-duty camp-knife, it will excel, and if you are looking for an inexpensive gift for a backpacker who isn't going to be put off by a knife of this style, this is the one. Just keep in mind this is a BIG knife. Go find a foot-long ruler and heft it; that's precisely how large this beastie is.
Please check your local laws if you plan to carry this. Knife-laws can get very local, right down to the per-city or per-county level, and in some locales the penalties are more severe than for improper firearm carry. This is by no means a toy or "combat costume jewelry"; it is a serious knife and deserves respect.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great knife for a better price. Dec 13, 2009
I've had this knife for several months, and love it. the factory edge was very sharp. the grip is nicely sized and allows many different ways to hold it, the balance of the knife is perfect for quick maneuvers. One thing, this is a combat knife, not a camp knife. It will do most camp knife things but it is welded tang, meaning it isn't quite as tough as camp knives should be.
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