I have this Knife, great knife with only minor problems. My hands are fairly average, I wear a size L glove and I find the finger groves are not well spaced for my hands and the coating the manufacturer put on the handle is slippery when wet. I took some fine sandpaper and sanded off the coating then a fine file and rounded off the finger grooves to where the handle felt better in my hand. I then soaked the handle in warm water for about five minutes then let air dry overnight. The handle now fits my hand better and has a grip that’s not as slippery and gets even better if the handle gets wet. The military realized that a compressed leather grip gets better when wet and that’s why they used them on their standard issue knives in and after WW2. Overall this is a very good knife at a fair price. The minor work that I did on the handle was to make it better for me.
Thank you for not breaking it into pieces against a rock or bricks like some people do on TH-cam. Testing it is far better than destroying it and then labeling it "FAILURE!" just to get viewers. We need more videos like this.
Great video! Not only was it a solid review of what this knife is capable of (being used in a realistic manner no less) but it was also quite informative as to what you can do in a survival situation and how to sharpen the knife. Thank you sir!
A Survival course years ago with former S.A.S. Tracker Eddie McGee told us all to cut 4ft sticks for lifting corrugated sheets at arms length because of Snakes and other things he also had lots of parachord round his waist it's cheap strong and light, knife I had Buck 110 Hunter pouch on my belt and a Spyderco Delica in my backpack, just ordered SOG Bowie this ones gonna be a keeper
A bit thick handle but one awesome guy in the comments fixed the handle finger placement got it deeper and soaked the leather handle over night air dryed it comfortably better after that!👍 Thanks to that awesome knife bro!
Hello, it's been 7 months since you posted this video. So far you're the only one who has posted a real life video demonstrating the use of this knife that I have found. What is your opinion of it now? Is it suitable for use as a primary bushcraft knife? What all have you been able to do with it? Many thanks for posting your video.
What knife? I skimmed through this video and all I saw was what looks to be Salomon geriatric Velcro look a like shoes and “wolverines” knees. Jam up camera work! Mostly just a video of his fire making skills.. if I should be impressed by your five minute fire in a semi wet-windless environment with dry tinder, you are mistaken. And I’ll minus two points for a fire steel. If your going to pack a brick of a knife like that, I will give you accolades, because style and nostalgia count! But good god Francis carry a bic save yourself some weight and an awful joke of TH-cam bushcrafter persona. Furthermore I’ve never fabbed up a spear with a stick and a high dollar Sog.... but why wouldn’t you notch the stick linearly at the end to establish a shelf for the butt of that super sog, for maximum stabby power? Anywho I’m confused at the point of this video.. Is it knife review or a half assed back yard survival show? Alas I regress. I went to Amazon and bought the knife... Thanks.. I guess
@@CDA43 Obviously "survival" implies surviving outdoors against nature, not combat. No this is not designed as a survival knife. That doesn't mean it would be bad at it though. Just not the best tool for that job. It's designed and more suited for killing.
Why buy "Fire Starters" when you fan make your own. I use 12 gauge shot gun cleaning patches and dip them in wax, works really well. Or cotton balls soaked in Vaseline. Simple and works. As for your knife. Okay, it works, but so would my USMC Kabar, or my Buck 119 Special. Or even my Buck 110 folding hunter. Any knife for that matter, as long as it is sharp, is a survival knife.
Uhmmm...if you have a sharp knife why would you have to make a hand held weapon? Ok so you have people in your party that dont have a knife.....well why would you have those people in your party? lol...
this isn't a Bowie knife... stop calling Bowie these "combat" knives which are way under 9" long. That's the minimum length for a real Bowie knife, a real fighting knife
I have this Knife, great knife with only minor problems. My hands are fairly average, I wear a size L glove and I find the finger groves are not well spaced for my hands and the coating the manufacturer put on the handle is slippery when wet. I took some fine sandpaper and sanded off the coating then a fine file and rounded off the finger grooves to where the handle felt better in my hand. I then soaked the handle in warm water for about five minutes then let air dry overnight. The handle now fits my hand better and has a grip that’s not as slippery and gets even better if the handle gets wet. The military realized that a compressed leather grip gets better when wet and that’s why they used them on their standard issue knives in and after WW2. Overall this is a very good knife at a fair price. The minor work that I did on the handle was to make it better for me.
Thank you for not breaking it into pieces against a rock or bricks like some people do on TH-cam. Testing it is far better than destroying it and then labeling it "FAILURE!" just to get viewers. We need more videos like this.
Spot on
JOE X is worth watching for his great humour. And he also shows in what manner the knives finally fail when abused.
9 months later and 20 knives later i havent changed my mind. Super bowie is still best survival knife ever made.
Sog bowie best damn survival knives ever made.
Yep I Agree
Great video! Not only was it a solid review of what this knife is capable of (being used in a realistic manner no less) but it was also quite informative as to what you can do in a survival situation and how to sharpen the knife. Thank you sir!
I own this knife , stamped seki, japan and Santa Monica , California , SK5 Carbon steel bought in 1987-88 , I will NEVER sell this knife
Brilliant
That's good to hear! Man I wish SOG still made the recon versions.
Good review of this knife. I have looked at purchasing it several times.
Got it now just waiting on time to head out to the Kentucky wilderness. This knife is Awsome.
This guy's sideburns are awesome!
A Survival course years ago with former S.A.S. Tracker Eddie McGee told us all to cut 4ft sticks for lifting corrugated sheets at arms length because of Snakes and other things he also had lots of parachord round his waist it's cheap strong and light, knife I had Buck 110 Hunter pouch on my belt and a Spyderco Delica in my backpack, just ordered SOG Bowie this ones gonna be a keeper
A bit thick handle but one awesome guy in the comments fixed the handle finger placement got it deeper and soaked the leather handle over night air dryed it comfortably better after that!👍 Thanks to that awesome knife bro!
of course I was talking about blade lenght... 9 to 12" lenght, well balanced, not too heavy and sharp clip point for back cut use.
Got my SOG 2.0 Yesterday its Brilliant
Got this awesome knife! Amazing design!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Me too its Great
Hello, it's been 7 months since you posted this video. So far you're the only one who has posted a real life video demonstrating the use of this knife that I have found. What is your opinion of it now? Is it suitable for use as a primary bushcraft knife? What all have you been able to do with it? Many thanks for posting your video.
These knives are designed for killing people so it be bad to show them in a video being used properly
Hi, have a look to my video - th-cam.com/video/584d6oSCnAA/w-d-xo.html
no answer from him because i heard he fallen his ass on the tip of the blade during a fishing trip in the back country sadly...
@@markhamilton3215 lmao wtf
@@markhamilton3215 You couldn't afford one
Well done video. Thanks,
hey wolverine, why do you need a knife
LOL
LOL...he really does looks a lot like Wolverine from the comics, and not just the sideburns. Kinda cool, actually. 👍
I know right
What knife? I skimmed through this video and all I saw was what looks to be Salomon geriatric Velcro look a like shoes and “wolverines” knees. Jam up camera work! Mostly just a video of his fire making skills.. if I should be impressed by your five minute fire in a semi wet-windless environment with dry tinder, you are mistaken. And I’ll minus two points for a fire steel. If your going to pack a brick of a knife like that, I will give you accolades, because style and nostalgia count! But good god Francis carry a bic save yourself some weight and an awful joke of TH-cam bushcrafter persona. Furthermore I’ve never fabbed up a spear with a stick and a high dollar Sog.... but why wouldn’t you notch the stick linearly at the end to establish a shelf for the butt of that super sog, for maximum stabby power? Anywho I’m confused at the point of this video.. Is it knife review or a half assed back yard survival show? Alas I regress. I went to Amazon and bought the knife... Thanks.. I guess
@@tonythies1827 I bet you write up 5 paragraph one star yelp reviews at fast food restaurants because they forgot to give you sauce
I believe that was madee for fighting and killing NOT a survival blade. I may be wrong, if so feel free to correct me. Thanks for sharing.
Fighting and killing are a form of survival. Yes it is a survival knife. It can do it all.
Ok. Thanks for responding.
@@CDA43 Obviously "survival" implies surviving outdoors against nature, not combat. No this is not designed as a survival knife. That doesn't mean it would be bad at it though. Just not the best tool for that job. It's designed and more suited for killing.
Spot on
I bought my SOG BOWIE to cut my birthday cake!!!
Great vid .is this knife still going strong?
Vietnam Soldier of the yard showing how to make fire with his knife ...hilarous
This Guy knows what he's doing watch, listen and learn
Where do you get those fire wafers? They're something I'd like to add to my bugout bag.
What type of tang SOG uses on those knives? lt like it has a screw on butt cap.
Why buy "Fire Starters" when you fan make your own. I use 12 gauge shot gun cleaning patches and dip them in wax, works really well. Or cotton balls soaked in Vaseline. Simple and works. As for your knife. Okay, it works, but so would my USMC Kabar, or my Buck 119 Special. Or even my Buck 110 folding hunter. Any knife for that matter, as long as it is sharp, is a survival knife.
Heard of a lighter.
So it doesnt batton or chop?
2 more days till Xmas. I feel like a kid waiting to open my new sog super bowie.
Been waching this video for 2 weeks. Got a Sog super bowie comen home for Xmas. Can't wait to murder some boxes and some tree LOL
Spencer knew what he was doing, eh?
Thanks for watching!
Logan James Howlett haven't heard that blame in a while
nice review..how much for this blade??
Over $200 buy what a beautiful blade
£210 in UK Great value for money
Logan?
why do you keep on saying "take a person down with?" why would you even suggest such a thing??? Did I miss something???
Fantastic video ! Thanks for sharing!I just subscribed your channel 🔪👍
Thanks for the sub! We're glad to have you!
Can the handle withstand batoning?
Should be here tomorrow
Uhmmm...if you have a sharp knife why would you have to make a hand held weapon? Ok so you have people in your party that dont have a knife.....well why would you have those people in your party? lol...
sackett68 because a spear creates more room between you and whatever your fighting
It's Good to learn
this isn't a Bowie knife... stop calling Bowie these "combat" knives which are way under 9" long. That's the minimum length for a real Bowie knife, a real fighting knife
John Water. that's the name of the blade on the products on sogs website. sog super bowie.
John Water. is this that big of a deal. you had to explain your opinion of a combative blade.
The fact of naming "Bowie" a knife that has nothing to do with a true Bowie is just a commercial approach aimed at a clientele of ignorant ...
John Water Bowie style would be more correct. I still prefer to call them just bowies for ease of use :D
Hide under bridges much