Not a big fan of Sog...

[VN Vet]

Likely made of fine Chinese steel. Always look before you buy.

Safe shooting,
Vv

 

[Knife Lady]

Ambu did you get a receipt for your shipping fees and a deleivery confirmation tracking number? If so you will hear back from SOG. You did once so I am sure they will take care of you. Patience is needed here I think. Sometimes it takes a few weeks even for us to get something done when we return knives back to our many different manufacturers.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Likely made of fine Chinese steel. Always look before you buy.

Safe shooting,
Vv

"Chinese steel" doesn't automatically mean "poor quality" any more than "American steel" automatically means "high quality".

-J-

 

[Ambu]

Ambu did you get a receipt for your shipping fees and a deleivery confirmation tracking number? If so you will hear back from SOG. You did once so I am sure they will take care of you. Patience is needed here I think. Sometimes it takes a few weeks even for us to get something done when we return knives back to our many different manufacturers.

My new machete arrived yesterday actually
Supposedly "thicker", but it actually seems even thinner.

They did send me another sheath and a FREE ToolLogic keychain knife sharpener/flashlight. The firestarter would have been cooler but beggars can't be choosers.

+1 to SOG customer service.

 

[cubby]

"Chinese steel" doesn't automatically mean "poor quality" any more than "American steel" automatically means "high quality".

-J-

is there a super rep button???!!!!!

 

[RAMBOCAT]

From people who know, the very best machetes you can get are TRAMONTINA. They are made in South America where they use them as often as we use cell phones. No joking, check it out.

 

[littletommy]

I have a Tramontina steak knife that has been around for years, and that thing has never lost its edge! I'd love to find a whole set of em! It's my go to knife for peeling potatoes or slicing fruit and vegetables, and it's a STEAK KNIFE!

 

[Dim Mak]

"Newer Design"... Makes me think they've found newer ways to cut corners. I try my best to keep clear of anything made outside the USA.

 

[Vigilant]

From people who know, the very best machetes you can get are TRAMONTINA. They are made in South America where they use them as often as we use cell phones. No joking, check it out.

Some of, if not THE best machetes made! Relatively cheap too!

 

[indyk]

Yes the fusion line of sog machetes are plain poor, soft steel, flimsy, are these blades even hardened?
This year i went to chop down my tomatoes plants and the blade dented more than cut.
There's a little exaggeration here but the blade is simply a POS.

Now i can trust the sog multitools, bits are stronger, blades harder, the steel resist harsh chemicals like 12 % chlorine etc, alot better than my leatherman in black oxide.

Thanks for the trom tip I've been lookin for a proper replacement.

Here are some pics, iv'e only used it 4 times, brush around hard fishing spots, or in the garden.


twisted blade

 

[Dim Mak]

Good to see they took care of you!

 

[Booya]

Good to see they took care of you, almost 3 years ago!

Fixed it for you!