Excellent knife for the pricepoint!
924576
Honestly, I was dubious about this knife. I figured a knife this cheap couldn't be any good. I was wrong. It is an extremely well-made knife, sharp and flexible and with a nice handle shape.  And it looks nice, which as we all know is very important!

The only thing I am not a fan of is the weight. Like a lot of less expensive knives, it isn't as heavy or solid. That means you can't use the weight of the knife when doing your cutting, and it is all muscle power.  My wife actually prefers this. She finds my heavier knives to cumbersome to work with, and this ORBLUE has become her go-to knife in the kitchen.  I still like my beefier knives better, but this one is a definite second place. I was surprised with the quality.

Sample provided for review
680632
This knife has sold me on Spyderco knives.

Pros:
Razor sharp out of the box and it holds a decent edge through regular use.
Sturdy build, again excellent for the price.
Easy to disassemble for cleaning.
Clip can be moved to change draw style.

Cons:
Spyderco hole takes a little getting used to if you're used to a thumb stud.
Bolts are easy to strip, make sure to use the right size key.
Spyderco's sharpening system costs more than double what the knife did!
1484484
This is a great knife, especially for the price point.  I have a growing collection of Japanese carbon steel knives that are great, but as some know, you pay an arm and a leg for them.  This is a really sharp knife that cuts well, and feels well balanced in my hands.  An excellent daily go-to knife for most cutting and slicing.
3711806
I have to say: based on some of the reviews, I (almost) half expected a a rusty piece of metal sandwiched between 2 sticks! Quite the opposite; I'm happy to say that this knife has exceeded my expectations.
I did watch some YouTube video reviews, and scoured Internet forums, and thus helped manage my expectations considerably.

1st, and foremost: (for the price) This is a well made/crafted knife.

2nd, blade came decently sharp.

3rd, this knife is rustic, and harkens back to a time of wilderness exploration.

Came well packaged; in a nice Condor box, blade taped in tissue, within a plastic bag with a silicone packet.

Sheath, was of perfect sized leather, and well crafted.

I cannot overstate this: for the price, this knife is awesome!

I purchased to use, not as my primary, but rather a neck carry knife. The leather sheath is nice, (and would work for neck carry) although not ideally suited for this task. 'Tis a much better belt sheath.
I'm having a custom kydex sheath made for it for that purpose/reason, and that purpose/reasoning alone.

I wear XL gloves, and would say that this knife is a 3 1/2 finger handle.

So far I'm very impressed!

I will (and always do) edit this review after a fully test this knife.

I'm looking forward to that.

I'm also glad I took the risk and purchased this knife.
It didn't break the bank, and so far, it fills a place of need for me perfectly!
3720585
The second I picked this thing up, I sure knew it wasn't a toy, unlike a certain knife I've recently reviewed!  The overall fit and finish leave something to be desired, and is why I knocked it down a star.  But then you have to remember that the price you paid for this knife doesn't entitle you to a high-end Gerber or something along those lines.  The blade is a massive hunk of 420 stainless steel that is quite sharp right out of the box.  The knife weighs in at nearly two pounds!  I found that the blade benefitted from the application of some steel polish.  It has a nice shape and design.  The handle is solid and attractive with its' ornate brass stud work.  On my particular knife, the two sides of the handle do not match up well.  One side is dark, while the other side has grain veins that are very bright--pretty much white.  This is a risk you take when dealing with wood and not a manmade material (the stock of my Winchester Model 94 suffers from a similar problem -- unmatched grain & density -- but since you can't see both sides at once, it diminishes the issue, not to mention that when I purchased it roughly 37 years ago, I wasn't yet savvy enough to know to look for such things when buying a rifle).  The guard is crooked since one of the handle pieces is longer than the other.  The brass-colored finish on the guard is a real weak spot -- less than smooth and is already discoloring with time (just several weeks so far, and it hasn't even been outside the house yet).  The sheath is leather and smells good, but is nothing to write home about since it lacks a lower leg strap to keep this monster from slapping against your leg while walking.  I do enjoy holding this knife.  It has such a substantial, powerful feel to it.  It can make one feel like he or she is ready for most anything that life might throw at you!  After awhile, you tend to overlook and forget about the handle pieces not matching perfectly, or the one piece being a little longer than the other.  Overall, the knife is very attractive, and is more than I expected for the money.  It feels like it will hold up well to rough and tumble use (hacking small tree limbs off, cutting kindling, etc).  The long blade is something to behold.  At over 10 inches in length, with an overall knife length of 16.5 inches, this is a knife you will be proud to own, unless you are a perfectionist.  In which case you can plan on easily plunking down five to 10 times as much money, if not considerably more!
4299201
AMAZON SENT ME  PERFECT KNIFE AND AM WELL PLEASED!  THIS IS AN EXCELLENT KNIFE AND WELL MADE.  I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANY ONE, IF YOU GET A GOOD ONE.  FIRST ONE WAS RATHER SLOPPY, SECOND ONE, THE REPLACEMENT IS FINE. 440 C IS EASY TO SHARPEN AND HOLDS A GOOD EDGE FOR THE MONEY THIS COST...YOU CANT FIND A BETTER BUY AT THIS PRICE.  JUMP ON IT!
1933163
Excellent knife! I got this for a little over $40, and am very pleased with my purchase. I love hiking/camping/bushcraft, and carry a 4.5 inch Kephart as my primary carry. I wanted bigger knife for batoning logs of bigger diameter, chopping and as a make-shift machete (especially for my trekking in Thailand). This knife strikes sparks from a ferro rod brilliantly. It batons thick logs like butter. Of course it's full-tang. The sheath is high quality (reminds me of a SOLID gun holster), and the belt loop swivels, so the long length shifts while you're sitting- avoiding cumbersome discomfort. You can do finer tasks with it (with great care & adjustment), but I'd recommend another small knife if this was your primary carry (like a folding lock blade) for cleaning fish/small game and fine carving. IT'S LIKE HAVING A HATCHET THAT CAN ALSO DO EVERYTHING A KNIFE CAN!
3048333
6/13/12
I was so thrilled to have received this knife in the mail (in such an expedited manner, mind you.  I love being a PRIME member).  Allow me to list the pros and cons:

CONS (I like to get the bad news out of the way first, as usual):
- Leather sheath gets 3 out of 5 stars due to the mediocre quality of leather, but can't complain for the price point.
- The blade is actually just barely 3.75 inches in length and not 4 inches (as stated in description), but not too big of a deal. (This is the only reason I rate it as a 4 star instead of 5)

PROS (my favorite part!)
- Razor sharp right out of the box - awesome job SOG! (Shaved the hairs off the back of my hand and cut through paper like butter!)
- Blade shape is very versatile.  Tip - strong for boring holes into wood; Front - perfect for slicing and food prep; Middle - great for carving; Rear - excellent for whittling and making feather sticks.
- Superb ergonomic handle made of a sort of kraton mix (handles great wet or dry).  Not so sticky so as to grab your clothes though or wear a hole in your clothing.
- Super light! Excellent for ultralight backpacking without having to sacrifice reliability (I have had pocket knives close on me after much use).
- Spine of blade is great for throwing some sparks from a firesteel.

This is my second SOG, fixed-blade knife that I have owned. My current bushcraft knife is a 3.75" Condor (decent knife by the way)but maintaining the Scandi grind edge was becoming very difficult, especially since I have stopped carry whetstones due to ultralight backpacking.  This SOG field pup is definitely far better than my previous Condor knife - that is, it is far better at its intended use.  Don't try and make this knife complete tasks for which is was not intended (e.g. Hard batoning, prying, throwing, etc.).  Solid knife for a great price!  I would recommend any bushcrafter, beginner or experienced, to put this knife to the test.  All-in-all, I really love this knife and will be putting it through its paces.
664936
This has to be one of my favorite knives. In fact, it is may favorite, barely beating the Seal Pup. But I digress. This is a hell of a knife. It came sharp out of the box, it cut paper like a hot knife through butter. The sheath is well made. The grippy handle makes for easy use. It also has a clip for your belt. I have to say, for such a low price, I was expecting some cheap knife, and I am happy to say I was wrong.
846899
A solid knife and quality to price ratio very high (a.k.a. great value).
1325560
Great knife,  should cost more,  great value.
575030
Excellent knife for the price point, I own one and have given a couple away as gifts.  Keeps a sharp edge and is comfortable to use.
4155523
Got the knife as a X-Mas gift for my son and was EXTREMELY pleased to find a very well built knife.  Handle is rubberized and thick, fills your hand well.  Edge came decently sharp, cuts paper with ease, but, wouldn't quite shave your arm hair.  I hit it a few times with my crock stix and it sharpened right up to a razors edge.  It is a FULL TANG and very sturdy.  For the Price, it cant be beat.
1403309
I bought this knife as a pack/utility knife because of its versatility with being an open handle tool. I was way beyond impressed with the overall package! The blade is good quality with a solidly sharp edge and a good point. It's thick enough for tooling but thin enough to be used as a machete, and with the hollow handle makes good use as a spear. The build of the blade is also very good; I have no fear of it breaking from anything that I would do with it. The edge holds fairly well and is easy to sharpen, which is a plus. Mine was hardy enough to cut down some saplings to make a bow out of, but deft enough to shave and point the arrows for it as well. Another thing I really appreciate is the scabbard; the pouch on it is big enough to fit a make-shift survival kit. I have a whet stone, gun oil (for cleaning and sharpening), a lighter and a fishing kit with pleanty of room to spare. Weather as a fighting weapon, a brush clearing machete, a chopping tool or a meat slicer this knife gets the job done excellently. There may be better knives out there for this purpose, but none that I've found and certainly not for the price.
2967560
excellent construction, ergonomic and no-slip grip. Good weight, but not too heavy. sharp enough to shave your arm, right out of the box... however, I will still hone it on an 8000 grit stone to give it an extremely smooth cutting edge. I love this knife and very happy with my purchase... the price is worth the the quality and craftsmanship of this knife. I would carry this into combat, even if its only use was to open MREs!
2670136
Love this knife!  Price is very reasonable for the quality of materials.
3974749
Outstanding knife at a great price!  This far exceeded my expectations.  Well-built, sharp blade and fast-action opening assist!  I just ordered six more for gifts, so I can state that I would highly recommend this one!