My favorite 91 mm is the Ranger. Tied for second place is the fieldmaster and the Huntsman I'm also a fan of the camper and the farmer. In the 111 mm models I prefer the one hand open Trekker and in the bigger knives I prefer the ranger grip 78
The Super Tinker is in my pocket at all times. However, when camping/hiking, the Ranger is what I carry. The chisel has become an integral part of making kindling for the fire. Though I have only needed the metal saw a few times, it was very handy. I carry short lengths of PVC and when I found myself needing 2 more than I had, the metal saw went through that sch. 40 like butter. And, with some work and patience, it will cut through a 16d nail. The single edge file is good on fingernails. My Ranger is my favorite SAK. Good video. Thanks.
The blade steel isn't 440. It is blade: X55CrMo14, tools: X39Cr13, springs: X20Cr13. The blade steel that Victorinox use is steel that they get made special for them.
I've used the metal file once for cutting an aluminum tent pole, making the tent easier to set up. The pole length had been bothering me for days, finally I decided to cut about an inch off and used the file section to clean the edges up. I also used the scissors and file to trim my nails a few times, when trimming became an immediate necessity. The 91mm Ranger is always part of my backpacking kit, while the 91mm Explorer is in the tool kit on my touring bicycle.
I have basically the same knife plus a pair of pliers, it's called handyman. Now with that one layer more, this is on the edge for me to carry every day. But i am a lot out in the woods, and i love the pliers to take a hot pot from the fire. Nice review!
I really like the Rambler. The only thing is it's a 53mm knife, the same size as a classic. The Ranger has all of the tools on a Rambler. I want to get a Ranger, so I can mod it, and have a 91mm Rambler.
Although I wish this came with a Phillips instead of the corkscrew, I reckon it would make a great EDC paired up with a small pair of pliers, for example the Knipex Cobra, this would provide the same toolset as a complete multitool like the Leatherman Wave. The small flathead on the can opener will deal with most Phillips screws.
@@duanebledsoe7566 I know but tbh if I look at the Handyman - and I have done - I just tell myself what the heck get a Swisschamp because the difference in thickness is not all that much proportionately, just to have the inline Phillips, also the pen is a bonus, although I can't see myself needing the magnifying glass & fish scaler all that much. Tough decision! But yeah the Handyman would make sense as I've been eyeing up both the Tinker Deluxe and the Ranger as an inbetween size SAK i.e. a bit smaller than the Swisschamp, it has all the tools of them both. End of the day 9 times out of 10 the can opener works on Phillips screws
@@simonh6371 yeah I use the can opener as a Philips. I’ve ran into a couple of screws though that I couldn’t turn with it, unless I was willing to force them, which I didn’t want to do for fear of damaging my can opener. To me the Swiss Champ looks a lot wider than the Handyman, but maybe that’s because I see the Handyman as the absolute largest knife I’d want to carry. What’s funny is I don’t especially want a really wide knife but I’ve considered carrying more than one smaller one to get all the tools that I think I want or need. I wish they still made the Master Craftsman (Handyman with a Philips). If they did I’d grab it up in a hurry. I don’t really need the inline Philips. I only have an occasional need for one, so the back tool version would be just fine for me.
I've used it (the metal saw) to cut off a bent u-bolt on the bottom of my friends car that was dragging on the ground and leaving sparks after we hit a deer that was laying in the middle of the road (it had already been hit by another car)... Got us out of a rough spot.
We were doing a community project, I was sharpening the shovels right before we started and I dozens of people looking like what are you doing. A file is priceless.
Be prepared for what? Why not always carry an umbrella, since it might rain. Or sunscreen since you might get a sunburn? The list is endless. I wouldn't take advice from a scouting motto. Victorinox products are about status, and overpriced to give them prestige.
I am using a fairly cheap model every single day. If you are not finding a use for it, don't cary one, but don't call names the people, who need and use them daily. Also, the price for most models is very good given the quality you get and compared to other brands.
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My favorite 91 mm is the Ranger. Tied for second place is the fieldmaster and the Huntsman I'm also a fan of the camper and the farmer. In the 111 mm models I prefer the one hand open Trekker and in the bigger knives I prefer the ranger grip 78
That parcel hook is great for pulling knots tight.
The Super Tinker is in my pocket at all times.
However, when camping/hiking, the Ranger is what I carry. The chisel has become an integral part of making kindling for the fire. Though I have only needed the metal saw a few times, it was very handy. I carry short lengths of PVC and when I found myself needing 2 more than I had, the metal saw went through that sch. 40 like butter. And, with some work and patience, it will cut through a 16d nail. The single edge file is good on fingernails.
My Ranger is my favorite SAK.
Good video. Thanks.
Exactly. Very useful to have in your edc. What’s your top 5 SAK?
Great review! The Hiker would be my favorite for sure but I really like my Ranger.
Great video, showed me exactly what I wanted to know, cheers mate, from England.
The blade steel isn't 440. It is blade: X55CrMo14, tools: X39Cr13, springs: X20Cr13. The blade steel that Victorinox use is steel that they get made special for them.
I've used the metal file once for cutting an aluminum tent pole, making the tent easier to set up. The pole length had been bothering me for days, finally I decided to cut about an inch off and used the file section to clean the edges up. I also used the scissors and file to trim my nails a few times, when trimming became an immediate necessity. The 91mm Ranger is always part of my backpacking kit, while the 91mm Explorer is in the tool kit on my touring bicycle.
Agreed. I used mine to repair my axe a few times in the field.
Love the compact and the cadet!
I’ve carried a Victorinox Lock Blade Hunter virtually my entire adult life. I don’t know if they even make them anymore. Handiest knife ever.👍🇨🇦
Great Video, thanks for sharing. You left out the slot in the scales to the side of the cork screw to store a straight pin.
I have basically the same knife plus a pair of pliers, it's called handyman. Now with that one layer more, this is on the edge for me to carry every day. But i am a lot out in the woods, and i love the pliers to take a hot pot from the fire. Nice review!
The file is outstanding for fire starting as both a striker and for filing off from a magnesium block .
I use the metal saw once for cutting a padlock! Great saw !
Lol ...they should come out with a...swiss rober 🤣🤣🤣🤣
i had this one as a wengar in the boy scots in the 80s great knife i used mine for every thing camping and fishing
Exactly. Lots of our scouts have one. My youngest son likes the Fieldmaster for scout outings.
Cheers
I really like the Rambler. The only thing is it's a 53mm knife, the same size as a classic. The Ranger has all of the tools on a Rambler.
I want to get a Ranger, so I can mod it, and have a 91mm Rambler.
Although I wish this came with a Phillips instead of the corkscrew, I reckon it would make a great EDC paired up with a small pair of pliers, for example the Knipex Cobra, this would provide the same toolset as a complete multitool like the Leatherman Wave. The small flathead on the can opener will deal with most Phillips screws.
Get the Handyman instead and you have pliers also. Same as the Ranger, but with pliers added.
@@duanebledsoe7566 I know but tbh if I look at the Handyman - and I have done - I just tell myself what the heck get a Swisschamp because the difference in thickness is not all that much proportionately, just to have the inline Phillips, also the pen is a bonus, although I can't see myself needing the magnifying glass & fish scaler all that much. Tough decision! But yeah the Handyman would make sense as I've been eyeing up both the Tinker Deluxe and the Ranger as an inbetween size SAK i.e. a bit smaller than the Swisschamp, it has all the tools of them both. End of the day 9 times out of 10 the can opener works on Phillips screws
@@simonh6371 yeah I use the can opener as a Philips. I’ve ran into a couple of screws though that I couldn’t turn with it, unless I was willing to force them, which I didn’t want to do for fear of damaging my can opener.
To me the Swiss Champ looks a lot wider than the Handyman, but maybe that’s because I see the Handyman as the absolute largest knife I’d want to carry. What’s funny is I don’t especially want a really wide knife but I’ve considered carrying more than one smaller one to get all the tools that I think I want or need. I wish they still made the Master Craftsman (Handyman with a Philips). If they did I’d grab it up in a hurry. I don’t really need the inline Philips. I only have an occasional need for one, so the back tool version would be just fine for me.
I bought a camper in a closing down sale. But I miss the scissors . So I bought a Ranger. I'm a sucker for those camping logos
the small chisel and parcel hook can both be grinded down to make nifty lockpick brush pens
Best knife of all time
I use the metal file on my thick toenails. TS the only thing aggressive enough that works.
Makes sense. I’ve used mine for fishing hooks, axes, and even shovels when to doing trail maintenance.
Cheers
I've used it (the metal saw) to cut off a bent u-bolt on the bottom of my friends car that was dragging on the ground and leaving sparks after we hit a deer that was laying in the middle of the road (it had already been hit by another car)... Got us out of a rough spot.
I sharpen my tools with the file
We were doing a community project, I was sharpening the shovels right before we started and I dozens of people looking like what are you doing. A file is priceless.
@@greatamericansurvival Spot-on comment. Most folks never considered sharpening their shovel, hand trowel, hoe, mattock, and the like.
You didn’t show the nail file and cleaner. :(
my edc....sak ranger 😊
I really like this knife. Not sure if it will replace my Huntsman but a great choice of functions. Have tried a Mechanic?
Rangergrip wood 55
Great choice.
✨🧸✨ 👶👍
Pretty sure victorinox has never released what steel they use so nobody really knows for sure
They use proprietary steel that is actually pretty well known among the Victorinox community, it's USA equivalent is basically 420 stainless
I never carry a knife. I'm not paranoid.
Hi, formermpc10: Being paranoid has nothing to do with it, being prepared has everything to do with it. Recall the Boy Scouts motto "Be prepared".
Be prepared for what? Why not always carry an umbrella, since it might rain. Or sunscreen since you might get a sunburn?
The list is endless. I wouldn't take advice from a scouting motto.
Victorinox products are about status, and overpriced to give them prestige.
I am using a fairly cheap model every single day. If you are not finding a use for it, don't cary one, but don't call names the people, who need and use them daily. Also, the price for most models is very good given the quality you get and compared to other brands.
@@formermpc10 why are you here then? 😂😂 get a life
Ever carved a try stick?
Don't, you'll be addicted to whittling for the rest of your life.