Is the handle a solid piece wrapped around the steel or is it hollow in the middle where the blade runs through it?
1361084
The handle is plastic and the blade is half way in the handle and the rest of the handle is solid. It is a very sharp knife and never gets dull and the paint stays on pretty good
1361085
It's solid. From SOG website: "The full tang runs out the back of the glass-reinforced handle and into a glass breaking point." The hollow survival knives are a gimmick. You need a solid knife so you can us it with a baton (large piece of wood, preferably dowel shaped) to split wood for kindling or other needs.
67412
Mine was a flat ground blade, solid line down to the bevel, no hollow at all
1634206
Yes it is hollow. My dog has chewed it up quite a bit, but it still retains its shape. However, the handle had been destroyed.
1302079
It's not completely solid, but very thick with a small hole through the handle.
454279
The blade is 7 inches long with an additional 2 1/2 inches buried in the handle.The metal held in the handle is 1 1/2 inches wide and a full 1/8 inch thick. It's difficult to measure or estimate the thickness of the blade itself as it's slightly concave and the metal is heavier toward the middle. Additionally the edges are beveled. It's a must have tool.... as strong as any I've encountered. Buy it!
1783511
It's pretty thick. The blade is 3/16 inch thick. Feels really solid in the hand. good knife for the price.
2143968
The steel runs almost to the end of the handle - 4.5 inches. It's very well made.
2216496
The handle is a 2 piece but the metal is tough good quality. I have no concerns with it being a problem. I also like that it has a long handle.
164880
It is single sided, perfectly flat, evenly coated, and is heavy due to being made from steel. I lapped all of my honing stones with it and now my tools and razors are truly sharp!
1398775
The handle is a hollow plastic tube with a metal tighting rod that runs through it
121723
The handle is round, about a quarter inch in diameter. It's closed at the top so I cannot tell if it's solid or hollow, but it feels both solid and light. It's been great so far. Hope that helps.
127846
The sword is solid steel don't think it will break that easy. Handle is solid all one piece sword. Handle wrap is cheap vinyl only downside.
1398352
The handle is dimpled where it joins the pot, but it is not hollow all the way through.
1238681
No it's a solid blade. The one I received also had a straight blade as opposed to the curved one in the photo. I didn't really care though.
183997
this knife is not hollow ground, its a saber grind. its a pretty good knife. S30v steel is pretty good, not great.
1475182
The handle is made from the same quality material as all other J.A. Henckels knives. It is solid, sturdy & the base of the knife handle curves downward to hold your fingers in place. I use this exact cleaver everyday. It's an excellent product & it has never slipped once for me even when chopping thru chicken drumstick bones. There's no other cleaver I prefer to this one.
1769558
The handle and blade are one piece. I would recommend removing the wrap on the handle and replacing it with something smoother.The cord that comes wrapped around it makes it very uncomfortable to hold. Put a sturdy lanyard on the end & you're ready to go.