Thor, I like your style, your easy conversational manner. You give me a clear explanation demonstration of the kit you review. Thank you for the reviews you give.
Same here. But I can't decide between Ranger Grip 78 and Swiss Tool Spirit, as they are made for completely different situations. Therefore I got the big Victorinox nylon holster that's made for the ratchet. I don't use the ratchet, but both, the 78 and the Spirit fix inside perfectly.
I own that 78 and it's my favorite as camping and outdoors. The basic knife and saw are large enough to do most stuff without bringing a fixed blade or saw. It's light, strong and comfortable
My Rg 78 has a 1/4" hex hole under the plastic scale on the keyring side/end. The scale is imprinted so you can carefully cut a hex hole for a magnetic extension bit for various driver bits and as Felix shows using a paddle bit with a threaded point for making a rocket stove. Great knife.
Wonderful video I'm Sold! Just purchased my first large swiss army knife and THIS knife you're promoting is going to be my second purchase for sure. That's a pretty wicked blade really great for these tips you show and my next camp trip! Thanks for a clear informative show and tell. Ta!
youre one of the very, very few channels who actually show Vics being used. i have a Recruit and Hiker and saving my pennies for a Helmsman. thanks for sharing.
The back of the saw works for ferro Rod, I love the tooth picks and flat grinds most people hate them both thease days. I know old timers who used them all the time too BOTH, its when you can floss and for slicing.
I used my SAK and the Firefly ferro rod to start my first fire without matches or a butane lighter recently. I also used the vasaline soaked cotton ball and a bit of shreaded hemp chord. Amazingly it only took one scrape from the rod to start the tinder. Always before it took a fist full of matches to do the same job. Thank all you bushcrafters.
@@1800moonSugar so sorry, I am not at your level of skill yet, have not been able to one- strike rotten water saturated wood yet, maybe in 10 or 20 years
Say Heah Thor and Mrs. You nailed this one, it's now my Fav's video on the Victorinox Delemont Collection Rangergrip 78. Infact I almost regretted not getting the 79 with the Corkscrew instead of the Phillips. Some guy said he uses the Corkscrew to untangle knots. But carefully using the Awl and the Phillips, I can untangle knots too. Yeah, it's one of my Fav's. In some of my basic trio carries, I use my Rangergrip 78 as my back-up knife and tool. You did good, Thanx You and your Mrs. Dilly Dilly.,,.p
Got into the idea of a more substantial blade in an SAK type multitool when I got a Boker Tech Tool 4 but it is a bulky block like object in itself. These Ranger grips look a lot more ergonomic in the hand and the blades a better size. Might have to make an investment here in the near future. Thanks for the vid!
Hi Felix, just saw your new video (liked it :)) I was thinking about testing some more of Victorinox knifes, do you have a contact person in Victorinox I could contact? you can write it to my mailadress Toftum.t@gmail.comThx :)
Felix Immler , hi Felix, I was thinking about testing som more victorinox knifes, this one have done very well. Do you have a contact at victorinox that I can contact? You can write me at Toftum.t@gmail.com if you are able to help me
So handy to have birch where you are. OTOH here in Texas we seldom have snow and it goes away very quickly. I saw another video guy that filed that back of the can opener flat and sharp and he used that for fire starting with a ferro rod.
Technically this knife is made at the former Wenger plant. The blade says Delmount which was Wenger’s old digs. The ranger grip was one of the last Wengers made prior to the end of the brand
You are a good ambassador for Victorinox 😀. Anyway the Rangergrip while probably too big to carry in pants pockets it will be good for the backpack. I was trying to find a one handed trecker with a smooth blade but all the ones I could find were serrated. I'm sure I will enjoy the rangergrip 78 though.
You're right. This is an excellent knife in many respects. One handed opening (does tend to stiffen up with use though); great sized blade and easy to sharpen (however, there is an annoying blunt part of the blade nr the handle @ 10mm which cannot be used for cutting - stupid!); great liner lock; brilliant saw; great awl; good handle grip and nice length; useful phillips screwdriver bit (rather than the dumb corkscrew); plus tweezers. These are the main attractions for me. This is a brilliant camping, hiking, utility, bushcraft knife. Those who complain about the weight need to man up and grow a set. I'd rather have this on me than the heavier L/man Wave any day of the week.
the blunt part of the blade can be used to crush small bones when cutting and wedging wood. also if you dive and like shellfish some shell fishes we call em padas here, youll need a blunt edge to break the shell and eat em. stones wont work as itll crush the whole thing. so yeah. also crab legs if youre in a survival situation the blunt edge is preferred. where were at people live off the sea specially during the pandemic. wish i had one of these., buying my first one this weekend.
Nice review, thank you. I just checked the Victorinox website and this knife sells for $75 in the US, €65 in Germany or CHF 59 in Switzerland. That's a rather expensive knife. The one-hand Trailmaster (Trekker in North America) has exactly the same tool combination and costs $65 in the US, €47 in good old Germany, or CHF 44 in lovely Switzerland. However, you can't go wrong with Victorinox and I woudn't mind sparing a few extra bucks on this knife as well.
Thor-is-testing : The Trailmaster is 111mm while the one you have is 130mm long. That’s something to consider as well and this might be one of the reasons why it’s a little more expensive. Thanks for the great review once again and have a great week.
Great video, thx. If you are batoning , turn the large blade to 90 degrees. Tipp comes from Felix Immler , Switzerland - the home of that great knives.
Thor-is-testing The SAKs that are mine main interest are Ranger Grip 78, Farmer, and Pioneer. The Champ has always seemed way to big to me, but I would be interested in watching your review.
It makes me want one. For me, two long-time drawbacks of Swiss Army knives have been the lack of one-handed opening, and the slippery scales allow the knife to accidently slip out of my pocket in some postures. And I really don't like nail nicks. That saw looks really good.
I agree I really like one hand opening and lock,I have not thought of this as slippery, but maybe it is :)Excellent saw i tell you (but not very long :)
I love my Rangergrip 178 w/ the 1/2 serrated blade. Very handy tool as you have shown. 👍 Also, I use my toothpick quite a bit after meals like corn on the cob 😀
Nice review of an excellent knife. For Bushcrafting or hiking I prefer the model "hunter". Some countries ban folder knives that can be operated with one hand - with the Hunter You'll get certainly no problems in legality.
Yeah, you gotta be careful using the saw as a striker. But it's totally safe if you hold the actual saw with your thumb and finger so it can't close on you. Some people modify the cap lifter with a file and use that as a striker.
In the backside of the scale is an hexagonal hole that can be opened with a small blade You will also see the hexagonal bit thatnthe174. Has when you will remove the scale
Hi Thor...very late reply, but may be useful...he means that if you remove the scale (not sure which side) there is a hexagonal hole in the frame that you can fit standard hex bits in to extend the functionality of the knife. On the inside of the scale there is moulded a matching hexagon, which (if you remove material) will allow the use of the internal hex slot. I have seen a video of the process on TH-cam but don't have a link, sorry. Great review. All the best to you and yours.
I appreciate your reviews and your simple, straightforward videos. I think this may be my next purchase. Not that it really matters, but do you buy all of the knives you test? Thanks again for your efforts in putting together these videos.
You can't beat a Swiss Army Knife for the outdoors or EDC. I have been carrying the Pioneer every day since I got my Star rank in Boy Scouts (12 years ago).
I like this knife. I just might buy one. I own a Huntsman and a Farmer. I have used the Farmer knife to field dress two deer. I did need to sharpen it after, but it did the job. Swiss Army Knives are excellent. I carry the huntsman all the time. The Farmer when I am home, because it is a little bit more robust and I live on a farm
Huge fan of the old ranger style victorinox in fact i just bought one 4 days ago. To replace my old "ranger" that was an asian knock off but useful none the less. Find that a ranger and a small pair of vice grips are more versatile than the fanciest of multitools. This ranger looks nice and stout maybe even a better work horse than the original. Love the notch stick, perhaps show the making of it.
nixter , hello there, and thx, I tend to agree with the multi tool vs ranger knife. I really rather have a knife this good than anything else. But then again I also like my leather man wave😀
Hi Thor, You said you can buy this at your store. I tried the website in the description box but I can not reach it ? Is the store down ? Kind regards Alain
My grandfarther was from Denmark he enlisred in the Canadian Army he brougt two suitcases of arial photos of Germsny hewent to forestry Engineering in Berli n hewasa Coronel Neils Brock Langbelle statioed at Supreme Allied Headquarters London England they reunited with President Eisonhower when he ran for President saw them both at the church bean supper ! Thanks
@@Thoristesting To sharpen it you simply lay it flat on a fine abbrasive surface like sand paper or a fine sharpening stone. Then you remove a little bit of material from the sides.
When Battoning open the knife as it puts lots of pressure on the springs if they fail while hitting it with a big stick is your own fault not n Victronox ! My Grandfarther was from Denmark he enlisted in the Canadian Army as a Coronel with two suitcases of Arial photos of Germany after they overtook Denmark he was stationed at Supreme Allied Headquarters London England he was at a church bean supper when Dwite D. EISONHOUSER SPOTTED HIM SPENDING MANY NIGHTD IN THE BASEMENTS DURING THE LONDON BLITZ BOMMING RAIDS THEY RECONISED EACHOTHER AT ONCE !!!
Thor, I like your style, your easy conversational manner. You give me a clear explanation demonstration of the kit you review. Thank you for the reviews you give.
Thx :) it means a lot to me
I purchased one today. Thank you for review and information. I love it!! Awesome tool for outdoor and everyday uses.
It Sure is :)
I own a lot of victorinox multi tools, the Rangergrip 78 is by far my most favourite
Same here. But I can't decide between Ranger Grip 78 and Swiss Tool Spirit, as they are made for completely different situations. Therefore I got the big Victorinox nylon holster that's made for the ratchet. I don't use the ratchet, but both, the 78 and the Spirit fix inside perfectly.
Excellent review. This is the kind of folding knife I would want in my pocket when I go in the woods. Thank you!
Jeff Smith, I totally agree 😀
There just the handiest of knives on the market ,there is never ever a question about quality it's always there. happy trails.
I own that 78 and it's my favorite as camping and outdoors. The basic knife and saw are large enough to do most stuff without bringing a fixed blade or saw. It's light, strong and comfortable
The only worthwhile review I've seen of this knife so far. Nicely done.
Ji Angryagain, Thx :)
My Rg 78 has a 1/4" hex hole under the plastic scale on the keyring side/end. The scale is imprinted so you can carefully cut a hex hole for a magnetic extension bit for various driver bits and as Felix shows using a paddle bit with a threaded point for making a rocket stove.
Great knife.
Wonderful video
I'm Sold!
Just purchased my first large swiss army knife and
THIS knife you're promoting is going to be my second purchase for sure.
That's a pretty wicked blade really great for these tips you show and my next camp trip!
Thanks for a clear informative show and tell.
Ta!
love all my victorinoxs, superb quality;-)
I totally agree :)
I'm tempted to try one of these. Biggest Swiss Army knives I own are 93mm Alox models. Thanks for sharing.
Finally review of my favorite victorinox knife thanks for the review sir
youre one of the very, very few channels who actually show Vics being used. i have a Recruit and Hiker and saving my pennies for a Helmsman. thanks for sharing.
The back of the saw works for ferro Rod, I love the tooth picks and flat grinds most people hate them both thease days. I know old timers who used them all the time too BOTH, its when you can floss and for slicing.
Excellent video showing uses for the knife!
I used my SAK and the Firefly ferro rod to start my first fire without matches or a butane lighter recently. I also used the vasaline soaked cotton ball and a bit of shreaded hemp chord. Amazingly it only took one scrape from the rod to start the tinder. Always before it took a fist full of matches to do the same job. Thank all you bushcrafters.
Nice one Chuck, nailed it! Congrats
@@1800moonSugar so sorry, I am not at your level of skill yet, have not been able to one- strike rotten water saturated wood yet, maybe in 10 or 20 years
Say Heah Thor and Mrs. You nailed this one, it's now my Fav's video on the Victorinox Delemont Collection Rangergrip 78. Infact I almost regretted not getting the 79 with the Corkscrew instead of the Phillips. Some guy said he uses the Corkscrew to untangle knots. But carefully using the Awl and the Phillips, I can untangle knots too. Yeah, it's one of my Fav's. In some of my basic trio carries, I use my Rangergrip 78 as my back-up knife and tool. You did good, Thanx You and your Mrs. Dilly Dilly.,,.p
Was in Geneva yesterday to fly home. Took time to buy one of these from the SAK flagship store.
Got into the idea of a more substantial blade in an SAK type multitool when I got a Boker Tech Tool 4 but it is a bulky block like object in itself. These Ranger grips look a lot more ergonomic in the hand and the blades a better size. Might have to make an investment here in the near future. Thanks for the vid!
Excellent review! Very nice to see this tool in action. Keep up the good work!
Matt Kandel , thx 😀
Thanks a lot for this interesting video!
Felix Immler , hallo Felix, what a honour, I have read all your books, legendary 😀
Thank you so much for this fantastic feedback!
Hi Felix, just saw your new video (liked it :)) I was thinking about testing some more of Victorinox knifes, do you have a contact person in Victorinox I could contact? you can write it to my mailadress Toftum.t@gmail.comThx :)
Felix Immler , hi Felix, I was thinking about testing som more victorinox knifes, this one have done very well. Do you have a contact at victorinox that I can contact? You can write me at Toftum.t@gmail.com if you are able to help me
Felix Immler is King of the 🇨🇭 SAK
So handy to have birch where you are. OTOH here in Texas we seldom have snow and it goes away very quickly. I saw another video guy that filed that back of the can opener flat and sharp and he used that for fire starting with a ferro rod.
Hi Whiskey, and Birch we have.... LOTS, but it is a great tree fooor LOOOTS of things, best buchcraft tree in my opionen
Technically this knife is made at the former Wenger plant. The blade says Delmount which was Wenger’s old digs. The ranger grip was one of the last Wengers made prior to the end of the brand
I am looking forward to mine arriving in the mail. Very good demonstration. Thank you.
I understand why, Getting a Victorinox is always a event to celibrate :)
You are a good ambassador for Victorinox 😀. Anyway the Rangergrip while probably too big to carry in pants pockets it will be good for the backpack. I was trying to find a one handed trecker with a smooth blade but all the ones I could find were serrated. I'm sure I will enjoy the rangergrip 78 though.
Excellent demonstrations, thank you. I need to see the tool in action before making a decision so your video was very helpful.
Glad to help :)
You're right. This is an excellent knife in many respects. One handed opening (does tend to stiffen up with use though); great sized blade and easy to sharpen (however, there is an annoying blunt part of the blade nr the handle @ 10mm which cannot be used for cutting - stupid!); great liner lock; brilliant saw; great awl; good handle grip and nice length; useful phillips screwdriver bit (rather than the dumb corkscrew); plus tweezers. These are the main attractions for me. This is a brilliant camping, hiking, utility, bushcraft knife. Those who complain about the weight need to man up and grow a set. I'd rather have this on me than the heavier L/man Wave any day of the week.
the blunt part of the blade can be used to crush small bones when cutting and wedging wood. also if you dive and like shellfish some shell fishes we call em padas here, youll need a blunt edge to break the shell and eat em. stones wont work as itll crush the whole thing. so yeah. also crab legs if youre in a survival situation the blunt edge is preferred. where were at people live off the sea specially during the pandemic. wish i had one of these., buying my first one this weekend.
Thank you for your review, it was comprehensive and well done. It helped me decide to purchase one of these of my own. Thanks again! 🇨🇦
Hi Foxhound, thx It is a cool knife, Im thinking about doing other Victorinox as well :)
Nice review, thank you. I just checked the Victorinox website and this knife sells for $75 in the US, €65 in Germany or CHF 59 in Switzerland. That's a rather expensive knife. The one-hand Trailmaster (Trekker in North America) has exactly the same tool combination and costs $65 in the US, €47 in good old Germany, or CHF 44 in lovely Switzerland. However, you can't go wrong with Victorinox and I woudn't mind sparing a few extra bucks on this knife as well.
Hallo JJ, hmmm have to check the trailmaster out, deff. worth taking a look at if you can save more than 10$ on the same knife :)
Thor-is-testing : The Trailmaster is 111mm while the one you have is 130mm long. That’s something to consider as well and this might be one of the reasons why it’s a little more expensive. Thanks for the great review once again and have a great week.
@@jjpki4654 I have checked it out now. A cool knife to, but I would pay the extra for the rangergrib I think :)
Got mine for 60
One of my favorite knives. Greetings Thor.
Great video, thx. If you are batoning , turn the large blade to 90 degrees. Tipp comes from Felix Immler , Switzerland - the home of that great knives.
Hallo Hans, lol I saw that trick, unfortunatly after I made this video, Felix Immler Rocks, he is the best
Very good demonstration of this knife.
Thx, i am thinking about testing the Champ next
Thor-is-testing The SAKs that are mine main interest are Ranger Grip 78, Farmer, and Pioneer. The Champ has always seemed way to big to me, but I would be interested in watching your review.
I wish Victorinox would manufacture a knife the size of the Ranger Grip 78, but in the style of the Farmer. I think this would be a perfect knife.
@@ROE1300 hmmm your right, maybe the Champ XL with lock blade,
One of the best back up you can ask.
I agree :)
It makes me want one. For me, two long-time drawbacks of Swiss Army knives have been the lack of one-handed opening, and the slippery scales allow the knife to accidently slip out of my pocket in some postures. And I really don't like nail nicks. That saw looks really good.
I agree I really like one hand opening and lock,I have not thought of this as slippery, but maybe it is :)Excellent saw i tell you (but not very long :)
I love my Rangergrip 178 w/ the 1/2 serrated blade. Very handy tool as you have shown. 👍 Also, I use my toothpick quite a bit after meals like corn on the cob 😀
Even my fav
I use the toothpick a lot as I pack dried meats
I like Your movies. Best wishes to You and Wife and also Felix!
Thx my friend
I really want one of these Ranger grips, I never leave home with out my 🇨🇭 Victorinox Fieldmaster 91mm
Nice review of an excellent knife.
For Bushcrafting or hiking I prefer the model "hunter".
Some countries ban folder knives that can be operated with one hand -
with the Hunter You'll get certainly no problems in legality.
Those wood shavings are very flammable aswell
I know, very useful as tinder :)
Yeah, you gotta be careful using the saw as a striker. But it's totally safe if you hold the actual saw with your thumb and finger so it can't close on you. Some people modify the cap lifter with a file and use that as a striker.
What do the different numbers mean on Rangergrip knives? 74,78 and so on?
Use the burr on the awl for striking a Ferro rod
Great review. You can always replace the toothpick with the firefly firesteel.
Thx matt, i have been wanting to try the Firefly Firesteel but not seen anywere I can buy it :)
@@Thoristesting I'm actually trying to find it as well and can not find where to buy it.
@@Thoristesting this is where they are for sale tortoisegear.com/product/firefly-3-pack-pre-order/
@@grannieannie1371, thx ill take a look at it, :)
@@Thoristesting no worries, if you get some be sure to do a review.
In the backside of the scale
is an hexagonal hole that can be opened with a small blade
You will also see the hexagonal bit thatnthe174. Has
when you will remove the scale
Hi there
Im not quite sure what you mean?
Hi Thor...very late reply, but may be useful...he means that if you remove the scale (not sure which side) there is a hexagonal hole in the frame that you
can fit standard hex bits in to extend the functionality of the knife. On the inside of the scale there is moulded a matching hexagon, which (if you remove material) will allow the use of the internal hex slot. I have seen a video of the process on TH-cam but don't have a link, sorry. Great review. All the best to you and yours.
I appreciate your reviews and your simple, straightforward videos. I think this may be my next purchase. Not that it really matters, but do you buy all of the knives you test? Thanks again for your efforts in putting together these videos.
Seems very much like the Trekker... I have been wanting to pick one up for a while.
DaddyO's Ink, hi there, go for it, you want be disappointed
If you want to chop/batoning you need to unlock a blade a little. If you dont, blade's locking mechanism will break
You can't beat a Swiss Army Knife for the outdoors or EDC. I have been carrying the Pioneer every day since I got my Star rank in Boy Scouts (12 years ago).
I agree :)
Vicky seldom makes a mistake..
Best in the world
Great review and demonstration Thor! I really enjoy your reviews! Atb Sean
Desert Trekker, hi there, thx a lot😀
I like this knife. I just might buy one. I own a Huntsman and a Farmer. I have used the Farmer knife to field dress two deer. I did need to sharpen it after, but it did the job. Swiss Army Knives are excellent. I carry the huntsman all the time. The Farmer when I am home, because it is a little bit more robust and I live on a farm
Hi Lonnie, I have not tryed the farmer yet, maybe i should take a look at it :), Victotinox, realy rules :)
6:59 hurts to watch. Turn off the lock in order to save it from damaging
Tomek_PL, hi there, i know, learned it later, turn of lock and fold it half way down 😀
Huge fan of the old ranger style victorinox in fact i just bought one 4 days ago. To replace my old "ranger" that was an asian knock off but useful none the less. Find that a ranger and a small pair of vice grips are more versatile than the fanciest of multitools. This ranger looks nice and stout maybe even a better work horse than the original. Love the notch stick, perhaps show the making of it.
nixter , hello there, and thx, I tend to agree with the multi tool vs ranger knife. I really rather have a knife this good than anything else. But then again I also like my leather man wave😀
Can't go wrong with any Victorinox/Wenger knife. I don't have this model but it looks like a great knife.
Hue Janus, hi there, nop I agree, victorinox rules 😀
Good information. Keep up the good work..... Mesukiel Mahakala Bala Bala....
Thx :), did not get the last part :)
Interesting, I've just purchased the 58. Thanks
Your welcome :)
I love viktorinoks, best quality! I also have the rangergribb. Big knife
I agree :)
Definitely need one ✌️
We all need more Victorinox :)
Hi Thor,
You said you can buy this at your store. I tried the website in the description box but I can not reach it ?
Is the store down ?
Kind regards
Alain
Good job on the video
My grandfarther was from Denmark he enlisred in the Canadian Army he brougt two suitcases of arial photos of Germsny hewent to forestry Engineering in Berli n hewasa
Coronel Neils Brock Langbelle statioed at Supreme Allied Headquarters London England they reunited with President Eisonhower when he ran for President saw them both at the church bean supper ! Thanks
Nice review! Very helpful!
Thx :)
Nice knife and review.
Joshua Doty, hi there thx😀
How long does that saw last before it starts getting dull? Thanks
god question, I have used mine on and off for 3 years and not have to sharpend it, though im not sure how one would do that anyhow??
@@Thoristesting To sharpen it you simply lay it flat on a fine abbrasive surface like sand paper or a fine sharpening stone. Then you remove a little bit of material from the sides.
@@TheKimjoh560 , super tip, will try that
@@Thoristesting I cant take credit for it. Its Mr. Immlers method :)
@@TheKimjoh560 LOL, I have lots to thk mr. Immler for also :)
Very nice! Great review!
Brian Radway , hi Brian thx😀
New subsciber here Thor. Cool channel,bro.
EXCELLENT VIDEO.......
Thx :) love Victorinox
Great review, thanks!
thx :)
When Battoning open the knife as it puts lots of pressure on the springs if they fail while hitting it with a big stick is your own fault not n Victronox ! My Grandfarther was from Denmark he enlisted in the Canadian Army as a Coronel with two suitcases of Arial photos of Germany after they overtook Denmark he was stationed at Supreme Allied Headquarters London England he was at a church bean supper when Dwite D. EISONHOUSER SPOTTED HIM SPENDING MANY NIGHTD IN THE BASEMENTS DURING THE LONDON BLITZ BOMMING RAIDS THEY RECONISED EACHOTHER AT ONCE !!!
Excellently Excellent!
thx :)
Where are You from?
Denmark, but it is filmed in Sweden
Thanks for the review..
Silluine, your welcome 😀
New subscriber,great video I have the rangerwood 55 very similar, thanks
Batoning better not with full opened blade, this maybe demage the blade spring.
Hi Michael, yes I learned that after that video, but it still a very good point , thx
Great review
Be very careful with the saw, it wants to bite you.
10:42 - non locked saw :) I did the same mistake :)
I have one I recommend it allso
Liked the review
excellent
:)
thike shume e bukur fantazi
I agree :)
Replace the toothpick with a Firefly ferro rod.
I know they are cool, but have not tried them yet :)
Окей.
I have one...AWESOME and pervertido knife,fore sure !! !
:)
So this is what the modern MacGyver would use.
Walking Slow, definitely 👍😀
Темляк на такой модели лишний, мешает крутить саморезы.
hi Aleksis so you saying that the lanyard is getting in the way? I agree, thought it looked god, but damm anoying have cut it of :)
Scandinavia and Denmark 🤣🤣🤣
Hmmmm Im not sure how to respond :)
А можно пожалуйста по-русски говорить ......а то ж тебя вообще никто на этой планете не поймёт......
excellent
Thx ;)