Victorinox Trekker NS: Pocket Knife Done Right - Preparedmind101
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- Continuing the folder series, I look at the Victorinox Trekker, a very popular "just right" pocket knife/Multi-tool.
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That wood saw is actually really good. It may take second to catch, but I've sawed through branches as thick as my arm with ease
Hi, i've had the victorinox forrester on my belt for the last 25 years. nearly the same model but with pliers. Never a problem, used every day and abused quite a lot. I love it. best multi tool i have ever owned, and i've had a few.
Out of curiosity, is there a reason you went the direction of a Vic rather than a leatherman when it came to carrying a multitool with pliers?
The blade reminds me of a plague doctor mask. Love it
I've had the NS Trekker for over a year now, awesome knife and i can tell you nothing feathersticks better!
I love swiss army knives,I've been edc one since I was 10 or 11 many many moons ago lol. Thanks for the video
I ike the serrated version, as the reversed style makes so much more sense. You have the fine edge where you do all your carving and controlled cuts and towards the tip, where you do more draw cuts th Victorinox serrations do really work well!
Damn, never thought of it that way......
Using it may make more sense,,, until you go to sharpen it
@@BlankSpot07 Then you use a diamond rod or small round file and sharpen it.
@@BlankSpot07 the sharpening is the only downside I've found with this blade and even then, if you have the right sharpener, it makes a world of a difference. the steel seems to be very good too, even though Victorinox doesn't advertise what steel they use.
The trekker is bomb. Especially the saw. It’s definitely longer then any leatherman I’ve seen. And I grew to love the blade with serrations. Didn’t think I would, but Vic knows what they’re doing
This knife is fantastic!! Has the multi tool blade ever. I've owned it since it came out and love it!! Very affordable and underrated!!
I just bought a Trekker! $39 and it arrives soon. YAY. i really was interested in this after your video. Thank You.
I bought this same knife recently. Cut some thick cardboard with it, no blade roll. It sharpened easy, 20 degree edge. Keep up the good video work. thanks
victorinox use x55crMov14(hardness 56,high rust and corrosion resist with life time warranty)..i glad that you start using swiss army knives.i use them from 1987 and never fail.(check my channel for swiss army knife uses and ideas).
NIKOS DOULAS NikGyver how in the world did you get the exact steel? Thought victorinox kept that a secret
They use several stainless steels.
Nikos Doulas NikGyver the steel victorinox uses is proprietary niko nobody but victorinox knows the formula so
@@waynepalmer6743 He actually nailed the steel. You act like employees don't reveal info about production companies. Wether or not it was supposed to be revealed doesn't matter. It's all over the web for you to find.
I've owned that model for over a year. Very underrated knife.
NGMonocrom in the u.s. maybe, not in europe. Almost all e.u. countries have it and/or its smaller brother only alluminium version as pocketknife. In e.u. its regarded as one of if not the best pocketknive there is. I can personaly vouch forit too. The multitool is way better then a leatherman too. You can pound on it with a sledgehammer and it wont distort nor break (ive done it as I worked allot with it)
NGMonocrom plz
On SAK Wiki they say the steel is Krupp 1.4116.
I REALLY love my SAKs.
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Awesome thanks for the review man I've been interested in this for a while . Thanks for all the stuff you do .
I have been carrying my Trekker for several years now. I love the thing. The edge on mine was fine, it gets shaving sharp easily and touches up nicely; not needed a stone on it yet, just a ceramic rod and strop.
Oh, and the saw will chew through a fir 2x4 just fine. It's almost big enough to be useful.
You might be surprised how well the saw does despite its size. Keep up the good work young man!
I just picked one of these NS versions of this knife up from Amazon, they had plenty in stock. This is a nice pocket knife and am glad to finally get one. Just fyi, I love SAK's so I already had a bent to a positive impression of the knife. As far as the edge goes, I was happy with the edge and was not too thin. I tend to prefer my pocket knives to have a razor edge anyway and strop them to get it when I get a new knife if it does not have one. Great review on this knife Chris, and thanks for the work you do. SAK's are a great all around budget go to knife, they are very good quality for the money and you don't break the bank if you have to replace one. The lifetime guarantee is true to its word as I have had to make use of it too, again just an FYI for those watching the video. So for a good all around knife, whatever style of SAK you get, with a lifetime guarantee that you can use, and for a good price SAK's are hard to beat. Thanks again for the video.
I think you really underestimate the utility of the saw. An SAK is in my pocket 100% of the time. Even in my pajamas, I mean 100%; they are that useful. Personal favs are the S18 and, for around the office, the Explorer model.
😂 "...pajamas!" 😂
I've had one in camo for a couple of years. Chris underestimates the saw. It's much longer then most multitools offer. You can bring down small trees with it, even build a shelter. If you go in the woods without a saw, you should have one of these with you. Not as light as a Mora but a better secondary blade to carry I think.
I was actually about to respond about the saw. "Small" compared to a dedicated saw? Sure. Compared to pretty much any other multitool? It is huuuuge.
Yeah agree, I have this knife in my collection and the saw is super useful, pretty versatile and cuts through pretty much anything I've tried.
I love mine had it for years it's my second fav the first being my victorinox farmer great knives
Thanks for doing a victorinox! I love them in general. I currently edc the compact. I think worth a look for real world everyday tasks.
I really like that pocket knife for good features and all the possible uses. Thanks for reviewing.
I have the serrated version , it’s always in my work jacket here on the farm. Just extremely useful and love the one handed opening .
Two years later qnd its still going strong.
Sometimes they call it an awl, sometimes they call it a reamer. It's pretty good at poking & drilling holes in stuff, including wood and plastic.
This is Corporals Corner go to knife. The saw is awesome for Bushcraft and the one hand open is a good emergency broken hand/arm prep. Ordering mine soon now that I've got all my big items in my kit covered. Thanks for the review and suggestion about the stock blade finish!
I have owned this knife for a couple of months since I saw Junkyard Fox say it was an awesome tool. So I decided to try it for myself and I couldn't agree with Junkyard Fox enough, great knife all around out in the field. Everything you might need in your normal day right in your pocket.
Great boat knife to hang on the life jacket to use when fishing. Great knife as is all of the Victorinox Swiss Army knives.
x5CrMo14 aka 1.4110 is the Victorinox steel type. Its like INOX.
Inox is just shorthand for the french word for "stainless steel", could be any variation of stainless steel I would think?
Kit Bloke nay, my friend. Its short for Inoxidable, meaning rustproof, or inoxidizable. Which is still a lie because only certain steels never rust like 4116 Krupp, and the best 416s like on Rolexes and the Spyderco Salt series. Yay
That's kind of what I mean, I should have said French *equivalent* of the word "stainless" steel (most stainless isn't rustproof either). The point being, Inox is a term for a group of steels, not a particular composition.
ooh, putting an asterisk on each end of a word makes it bold, interesting
Winner.
Been looking at these for a while. Definitely worth trying to get one.
I just got one of the last Bark River SOG knives in the mail yesterday ! Exactly like yours ! They are cool.
Thanks for reviewing this folding knife Chris! I had picked one up recently and was curious to see your opinion on it. I also noticed that it is very similar to the green Swiss and German Army issue knives as well. Perhaps, you could do a comparison video between them next. Always glad to see your videos and hear your reviews on these items. Thanks again!
Even though this vid is dated 2017, I just purchased the Trekker recently to replace my old SAK. I don't carry them anymore cause I live in the city. I keep it on my computer table where it has a 1001 uses. From opening letters, UPS boxes, and many miscellaneous things. A pretty dang good economical knife. Nice review.
Nice review. I love Victorinox knives, and I think you nailed it. This is a great knife for a backpacker, second, in my mind only to the leatherman skeletool.
The Trekker is my go-to EDC knife. I use a kydex neck sheath with it. I have the standard, the NS and the German Army Knife version which does not have the toothpick and tweezers (which fall out when hanging around my neck).
I have one, I really like it. It's a brilliant back up.
Been using those for years, was also my son's first pocket knife! The German and US Armies have versions of the same knife .
Seriously though, TRY THE SAW, surprisingly good tool!
+James Bridges Used it last night on some Dow rods. It works.
Seriously, try the serrated blade. If you look at this knive as a utility knife given to Swiss and German soldiers rather than a "tactical" blade, it's serrations at the front part make total sense. Makes it a super cutter/slicer for everything from rope and cord to bread and tomatoes while the chisel grind towards the handle allows for very powerful and precise cuts. With the non-serrated blade you're missing out on the best utility/camp folder out there, the only one that was done right. Tricky to gut fish or skin deer with, but when it comes to chowing down your prey, that steak knife blade lets you catch up in no time.
It does make sense because serrations require less sharpening. but I did reshape the blade a lose the serrations because I frequently sharpen my knives, and I do believe that a well sharpened non-serrated blade beats serrations any day. BUT if you don't sharpen your knives frequently serrated is better.
That tool on the back is a "reamer". With the hole, it becomes a reamer/awl. "Firefly" is now available to replace the toothpick. Never hurts to have another ferro rod option in hand/pocket. The Ranger Grip 78 is also non-serrated, the saw blade is a tad longer, with more spine, and the shield on the scales is what releases the liner lock (traditional direction use too) to release the blade.
Used this knife for almost 2 years good around camp feather sticking. Does not obliviously keep an edge like super steels but nice companion knife
Hello Chris,
Thanks for the review. I have been leaning toward the Rangergrip 79 . It seems to be the same as the Trekker except an awl instead of a reamer, and a corkscrew instead of a philips head. I was unaware that the Trekker was available with a straight edge. I will reevaluate, but I do seem to use the corkscrew alot on my camper and rucksack knives.
I would also like to thank you for turning me on to the Ontario Rat 1. I have since picked up a Rat 2 as well, and love them both.
Take care,
Ben from Nova Scotia
Love the trekker !!!
I like the Bark River, its kind of alluring. The Swiss trekker looks pretty good and I'm thinking of replacing one of my older Swiss knives anyway. Kool dude, thanks for the info.
One of my all time favorite knives. Mine is right in front of me as I type this. Simple, honest, robust and useful. No extra frills, just the best features. Love it.
You really can't go wrong with any Victorinox model. I have quite a few of them and I use them a lot in the woods. The Swisschamp is especially nice for outdoor use. On a recent BBQ with friends, the knife was used to cut meat, open packaging etc. The bottle opener was used to open bottles. The small pliers was used to lift some food off the grill, lift the grill grate and so on. If we'd caught any fish that day, I would've used the fish scaler, but we didn't have much luck that day.
The steel info can be found online, but it's some proprietary mix that favors corrosion resistance over edge holding. It's pretty much a perfect fit for this sort of blade. It's very easy to maintain, the profile helps it cut food and packaging very well and you never really have to worry about it getting rusty unless you actually let water get inside the slipjoint mechanisms and whatnot.
VictorINox is the steel. Inox was one of the two innovations that created the Swiss army knife. Inox is a closely guarded secret formula. The front serration put me off, but with use, you get used to it, and I now prefer it. Mine came with the serrations shaving sharp. I prefer it now. The rear smooth edge gives you some real usable space for fine use.
From what I could find out, Victorinox knives are 440c / X55CrMo14 / DIN 1.4110 steel(s). Hope this helps!
It's a great blade. I just bought the slightly bigger rangergrip 78
It's not too easy to find the NS version for the Trekker. For a while I wanted to buy this exact knife but I ended up buying the serrated one for a lack of availability. However, I'm super stoked. The serrated blade is great for any use, although it is said to be more difficult to sharpen.
You can find the forester is non serrated, actually you cant find a serrated forester at all anymore.
The forester is just the trekker with a corkscrew.
The reason the trekker is only serrated is because its the current issue swiss armt knife, serrations stay sharp longer in the field
Great folder... keep it up!
I own 2 of these knives and very pleased with them
I've had mine about three year's and Love it! The Swiss Army requested a new issue knife and helped develop it, and now it's issued to the German Army, it has a green handle with the German Eagle, (want that next) I have a good collection of EDC knives, but I use this one Daily.
+old geccko There is a new one being issued to the US military. Which says a lot given they usually only use US made stuff.
PREPAREDMIND101 I will Have to get one of those! Do you know what kind, when? When I was in the Army ya got Busted for ANY lock blade😨
Hi Chris i got one of these and i have play when the blade is in the lock position it has a lot of play about between 1/8. of an inch play does yours have that, i also picked up their 77.00 on and it has the same problem, get back to me and let me know, Thanks
I have a victorinox and the blades keep a good edge. I have not used my worksharp on it though. What grind angle would I use for this one?
I just ordered one, because I liked the German Army grip. That was enough!
I have the serrated one and it's just perfect.
Me too. Slices through everything like seat belts etc. for emergency.
One my Favorite Victorinox models, I've always wondered if a pocket clip would be useful.
The saw works well for cutting a temporary shelter frame. Compact and light.
The tool is called a reamer, I believe :) Synonymous with awls, but used typically for lighter, thinner material, like those used in clothing textiles.
Hi Chris, Victorinox uses 1.4110 ( X55CrMo14) and 1.4116 ( X50CrMoV15) steel, and this is somwhere between 440A and 440B steel. I have a lot of them and some I use over 40 years and they are super if you give them a bit of maintenance! Thx for the vid, greetings from the Belgian Ardennes, Yves.
My edc I love it I agree with the edge theory and did the same and it's perfect now!
I used mine for three years now. Oh, the awl works as an anuger. It can be made VERY sharp for boring in soft materials.
I use a Leatherman Crater C33Tx because I like having the extra tools at work (given I cant have a multi-tool and knife on me there- also can be found for about 30 or less and can be gotten with a straight edge (C33T) ... what are other peoples opinions on this vs the Trekker???
Soligen steel, German. Non threading awl, for drilling holes in wood. Great production! Thanks again..
I've carried Victorinox knives for years. The tools on those things have fixed more equipment on the fly than I could possibly count. I stopped carrying them only because the knife blades wouldn't hold a edge without sharpening constantly. It sure would be nice if they would upgrade the blade steel. I for one would be willing to pay more for it.
I have one and I attached a nite ize hip chip for pocket carry makes it really nice for edc
Very nice I've always wanted that model
Folders are great...keep up the reviews
Thanks. I'm looking to get a Hercules or a ranger grip. It's no chopper but is the right knife for the woods.just wish they came with a magnifying glass. Oh yes the one thing everyone forgets about the Swiss army knifes . You can take them apart and build them to your specifications. Can't do that with a Leatherman.
The one I have has the rubber inserts on the handle and the release for the blade is to actually push in the symbol to release the blade
I want one of these one handed Trekkers, but I can only find them with serrated blades, which I do not want. Are they discontinued or something?
Been thinking on getting one of those. Thanks for the info. Gud vid 👍
Can you tell me the angle that you used to re-sharpen the blade?
I have the “just blade” version. Love it! I have yet to sharpen it, as the duller the blade, the less likely I will cut myself.
That SOG Bowie is terrific !!!
Keep the videos coming man!
I just ordered one of these !
I've EDC a Swiss Champ for 30 years!
Don't underestimate the saw that little fella will take a lot of use. Great knives!
As for the steal???? Not sure but I can tell you ,you can forget your knife in your pocket jump in the creek and dry her out in the sun and it won't rust! Not a speck in 30 years!
Clean it and lightly oil it once in a while and it will serve you well.
It is an awl......the eye hole was added for sewing up heavy canvas or similar.The awl is great for putting in an extra belt buckle hole.....drilling holes into wood for....say like starting screws.....etc.
More about the Bark River SOG Knife? Intrested in picking that up.
Got the early model the rucksack ! Its been a great blade
Steel on vlctorinix knives is. X 55 crm14 or din 1.14110
The standard steel used is 1.4110 though there are variations in the steel type and Rc scale depending on the where the steel is going. For instance the steel used in the blade for the swiss army knife is 1.4110, but for the springs and various steel riggings 1.4021 and 1.4031 are used respectively.
Regular awls don't have a hole, just stitching/sewing awls. So it is technically still an awl.
that's an awl. How's that for 3 years later haha
HI Chris. I would say try getting the serrated version and try your sheath test. i have both and my serrated one works a lot better on cutting through stuff like rope and harder materials. BTW love your stuff keep up the awesome work you do. thank you
Victorinox use 1.4110/ 440A steel for most of their knives. For the Hunter Pro I found 440C.
I've been carrying one for about a year, for woods trips. The only thing I found lacking was I wish the saw blade locked in place like the knife blade. The saw blade has a good sharp spine but by not locking, it can't be used to its full potential.
I’ve carried SAKs daily for well over 30 years and have always found them to be well made useful tools with blades that hold an edge fairly well. Yes they are light duty but even the most basic like like the Spartan or Tinker have a decent assortment of tools and I would much rather carry a SAK than any multi-tool.
My screw driver is always in the way.
Although old it still holds its edge.
Any how nice looking knife
For light bushcraft work I really like the saw and tweezers. Sooner or later you will get a splinter. Does your saw spine work good on a fero rod? Most saw blades seem to have a sharp spine. Love your videos and glad to see your channel grow so much.
sounds like after sharpening they didnt strop it and it left a wire on the edge and that is what rolled.
chris, do you do any cold steel knives.
Hey Chris, I love your videos. I've been a subscriber for 3 years and I liked pretty much every single of your vids. I've been wondering if you could make a video on the TOPS Knives Desert Nomad. There are not many videos on youtube about it, the only video about it is from Gideons Tactical. I am deciding whether or not I should buy that knife. I would appreciate it a lot if you could make a field test/review on the TOPS Desert Nomad. Thanks!
What do you think about the victorinox sentinel?
I have had the serrated version for many years, great folder. I even did some light batoning with it (lock disengaged) for kindling, which it survived. The sturdy locking screwdriver also came in handy a few times. Would prefer the plain edge, the serrations make no sense to me and are hard to sharpen.
The Victorinox serrations are real easy to sharpen on a Sypderco Sharpmaker. There's a video somewhere on TH-cam demonstrating. I think the serrations are good for bread and meat. This is the civilian version of the knife issued to soldiers and I think they anticipated soldiers using them on food. It makes more sense to have the straight edge portion on the bottom so it's easier to work with on wood.
I like that victorinox, but I'm slightly put off by the non pocket clip. Also liner lock direction and side of the tool that the blade is located on seems to be set up for lefties. What looks a good competitor, (and check it out ) is the ruike trekker ld32, ruike are somehow linked to fenix. Available on my fenix website. Blade position and operation of liner seem to be more conventional, and blade steel is 12c27 sandvic which is what mora use. G10 scales etc, similar price. I just prefer the victorinox tool combinations.
Good review. Maybe not what I want. I’ll keep looking.
I have the Victorinox Swiss Army EVOgrip 18. Use it for hiking along with my Mora bushcraft knife. Like the somthin somthin stainless blade. Use for cutting foodstuff. Happen to like stainless for that purpose. Pretty cool pocket knife...
Hi Chris, The "nay-sayer" speaks... lol Yes, I love this knife and fully endorse it. It is well worth $50. I have used it for years and it has never failed me in any way. The blades are hand finished so someone made a big Oooops on yours. I have used mine for years and only had to hone it on a Swiss Army knife steel. Yes it us sharp because I can and have trimmed my beard with it. There are so many serrated blades around because few buy them. They are impractical for bushcraft and everyday work. However, their intended use was for the military - cutting straps, ropes and parachute chords if you end up in a tree. That is why the serrations are at the front. The saw although small cuts like a razor on small wood. It is great for around camp - tent pegs, dingle sticks, traps, etc. It also is a great striker for a ferro rod. (Used the back of the saw blade.☺) The other tools work great too. I have a older model so the reamer has a hole and can be used as an awl... not sure why they changed that. As for the steel type - good luck - finding out what it is is like finding the recipe for KFC. lol
So, yes buy one guys and gals you will like. And yes this one is well worth $50.
I wish you could have shown this one in action Chris. It ain't fancy but it really works.
Levi Caddell take tootpik out, pop off cover. L Cheap O. Liner had to use screwdriver to vlose it was so stiff. I bent the liner a lil still lil tight. Never again🔪🔪sorry sparky. Case buck camillus crkt, cold steel.......
The steel composition is X55CrMo14 or DIN 1.4110 according to Victorinox
Chris, does it have the hidden straight pin? Both of my Victorinox knives have one.
No b cause it has nylon scales
Excellent presentation, Chris. I'm going to acquire one of those.
The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife catalog (page 14) for 2017 lists the blade steel as X55CrMo14 and the tools steel as X39Cr13. Being Swiss, they also took the trouble to list the spring steel as being X20Cr13.
Steel for the metal file/saw on other Swiss Army knives is tool steel but chromium plated in order to make its surface hard enough to cut other steels but retaining the softer tool steel to reduce brittleness (SAKWiki.com).