@@txtoolcrib Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/EKVlz2NMcs8/w-d-xo.html I think it's in German (which I do not speak) but you'll be able to clearly see what easy mod is made to make the RangerGrip (I think any of them?) way more versatile. He is doing this on the 178 model. *It has a built in 1/4" hex bit driver!* I am shocked and puzzled why Victorinox would hide this from us! Those bastards! lol :) I know the Boatsman model has it, too. Why would they purposely not want to make all of their other RangerGrip models way more versatile like this, out of the box? Really odd. I'd think that'd help them raise the price on them by $15! Maybe you can get a 178, do a video on it, then try modding it and show us? :) Putting it in boiled water for a minute or so softens the plastic to make it more pliable, thus able to pop off the cover without cracking the plastic. I learned that from this video: th-cam.com/video/xdGbHKHnPn4/w-d-xo.html by MeZillch.
I got my first deer on my property this past year, with a 357mag lever action. This knife was used to field strip the deer. Very effective. The saw made short work of the rib cage.
One of my favourite models. With two liner locks stiffening the frame, this is a very sturdy model. The pouch is not always sold with this knife. Victorinox varies in this. Why I do not know. Also comes in a corkscrew version. I just don't tend ever to use screw drivers in nature, so I like the corkscrew, as a knot opener and poker. The saw is the same as Victorinox's other saws. It is, actually, a wood saw. Whether it works on bone, that is for those with sawing bones to say. But it is just like all the other Victorinox saws. I have lots of 111mm, and three 130mm models, with saws. And lots of the smaller models with saws, down to the little Walker. All in all, a great general utility outdoorsy knife, saw model. I also have the one without the saw. Victorinox has switched over to these sturdy liner locks, from the slide locks. And the opening hole is ubiquitous, though some 111mm are without because some countries disallow one-hand opening. Cheers!
This was my first 111mm, and the only one I could find with a non-serrated/non-combo edged knife. Love the single-hand-opening, and the saw is much more effective than the 91mm.
I own a few Victorinox large knives: a Swiss Army '08, a Forrester M (serrated), a Locksmith and a Ranger Grip 79. The first two have serrated blades and are in my lunchbox and EDC bag. The Ranger Grip 79 is dedicated to my BOB and the Locksmith is my main EDC. I've fitted all with dangler pocket clips, allowing them to be upright in my pocket. Victorinox usually does not add any sheath to their knives; the Hunter XT is one exception among others. I don't particularly like serrated blades but Victorinox serrated blades are simply awesome. They did exactly the opposite of all other knife manufacturers: the base of the blade is straight for 25mm/1" and then goes serrated up to the tip, allowing the user to make power cuts. The serrations are effective to cut pretty much anything: clothing, rope and food. The reverse liner lock is effective. It forces the user to push away from the blade, slightly reducing the chances of being cut while closing it (spoiler alert: there's no perfect liner lock, except on the Ranger Grip and alike series where you push on the Victorinox shield to disengage the liner lock). Keep up your excellent work!
the european version has a corkscrew, the american instead comes with phillips screwdriver. In some cultures having a drink to celebrate the hunt is a thing and some hunting knives come equipped with corkscrew for that.
Would you consider at some point reviewing the Victorinox ranger grip 58 hunter? It seems like a good knife, but I would like an experienced person’s opinion on it
У меня такой нож уже много лет. Мне не нравились серрейторные лезвия в мультитул, и хотел более длинную пилу, чем в мультитул с пасатижами. Его дополнял Leatherman Fuse в версии без ножа, вместо ножа там напильник. Это был хороший комплект, но потом мне захотелось Victorinox Locksmith, и после его покупки, Hunter XT сейчас в основном остается дома. Тем не менее, это произошло только потому, что мне стал нужен более качественный напильник, чем тот что стоит в Fuse. Теперь мне нужен серрейторный нож в мультитул с пасатижами, и с этим сейчас есть проблемы, ведь мне нужен Heavy duty пасатижи... А их выбор очень ограничен.
Hi from Italy, I have a Rebar, but I want to buy a Supertool 300. These models have serrated blade, they are very sturdy, simple construction and they are easy to clean, that I consider very important.
@@BladeWalker77 Привіт із України) Я дивився на Supertool 300, проте мене не все у ньому влаштовує... А Surge надто багато, бо частину інструментів є у цьому годі, і їх дублювання мені не потрібне... Навіть не знаю поки що, що із цим робити, скоріше за все це буде модифікований Leatherman, проте я ще у роздумах...
that Philip's is on there for repairs of ur hunting gear and more importantly stands and things.. some equipment could use a Phillips head too .. so .. tgats why its there
I understand how it can be useful, it just seems slightly out of place to me in this particular knife. You can purchase the corkscrew version of this knife though, or so I am told.
Frankly, gutting critters can be bloody. Without side tools like screwdrivers there is less possibility to snag guts and fibre. Like that rescue knife with toothpick... hygienic nightmare. Victorinox idiosyncrasies. We all have our brow-furrowers, but love the variety and utility of Victorinox. Some varmint hunters skin and clean with simple old slip joints, like a Spartan. Wouldn't dress a moose or a blackbear with one.
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My Hunter XT has the corkscrew
As I understand it, you can get the Hunter in both formats.
@@txtoolcrib Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/EKVlz2NMcs8/w-d-xo.html I think it's in German (which I do not speak) but you'll be able to clearly see what easy mod is made to make the RangerGrip (I think any of them?) way more versatile. He is doing this on the 178 model.
*It has a built in 1/4" hex bit driver!* I am shocked and puzzled why Victorinox would hide this from us! Those bastards! lol :) I know the Boatsman model has it, too. Why would they purposely not want to make all of their other RangerGrip models way more versatile like this, out of the box? Really odd. I'd think that'd help them raise the price on them by $15!
Maybe you can get a 178, do a video on it, then try modding it and show us? :) Putting it in boiled water for a minute or so softens the plastic to make it more pliable, thus able to pop off the cover without cracking the plastic. I learned that from this video: th-cam.com/video/xdGbHKHnPn4/w-d-xo.html by MeZillch.
@@siddharthjodh that is hunter xs
I got my first deer on my property this past year, with a 357mag lever action. This knife was used to field strip the deer. Very effective. The saw made short work of the rib cage.
Nice!
One of my favourite models. With two liner locks stiffening the frame, this is a very sturdy model. The pouch is not always sold with this knife. Victorinox varies in this. Why I do not know. Also comes in a corkscrew version. I just don't tend ever to use screw drivers in nature, so I like the corkscrew, as a knot opener and poker. The saw is the same as Victorinox's other saws. It is, actually, a wood saw. Whether it works on bone, that is for those with sawing bones to say. But it is just like all the other Victorinox saws. I have lots of 111mm, and three 130mm models, with saws. And lots of the smaller models with saws, down to the little Walker. All in all, a great general utility outdoorsy knife, saw model. I also have the one without the saw. Victorinox has switched over to these sturdy liner locks, from the slide locks. And the opening hole is ubiquitous, though some 111mm are without because some countries disallow one-hand opening.
Cheers!
All very valuable information, thank you.
How good is that saw on wood?
That reverse liner lock direction is absolute heaven for left handers!! Love it...
I can see that. I should’ve brought that up actually.
This was my first 111mm, and the only one I could find with a non-serrated/non-combo edged knife. Love the single-hand-opening, and the saw is much more effective than the 91mm.
I can agree with that. One-hand opening is important to me.
The Phillips driver. The could replace it with the hook they have on traveller type models. I have found those very useful.
Would've appreciated awl instead of that Phillips or maybe in addition haha
That might have worked better.
I'm not a gun guy, but maybe they intended the screwdriver to help you adjust sights? It is for hunting afterall.
i think if they provide you with a philips,just give a flathead aswell
I wish it was an Awl rather than a screwdriver then I’d be sold.
By the way awesome review as always.
Thank you very much.
This knife deserves it's name.
Agreed
I own a few Victorinox large knives: a Swiss Army '08, a Forrester M (serrated), a Locksmith and a Ranger Grip 79. The first two have serrated blades and are in my lunchbox and EDC bag. The Ranger Grip 79 is dedicated to my BOB and the Locksmith is my main EDC. I've fitted all with dangler pocket clips, allowing them to be upright in my pocket. Victorinox usually does not add any sheath to their knives; the Hunter XT is one exception among others.
I don't particularly like serrated blades but Victorinox serrated blades are simply awesome. They did exactly the opposite of all other knife manufacturers: the base of the blade is straight for 25mm/1" and then goes serrated up to the tip, allowing the user to make power cuts. The serrations are effective to cut pretty much anything: clothing, rope and food.
The reverse liner lock is effective. It forces the user to push away from the blade, slightly reducing the chances of being cut while closing it (spoiler alert: there's no perfect liner lock, except on the Ranger Grip and alike series where you push on the Victorinox shield to disengage the liner lock).
Keep up your excellent work!
You're knowledge is impressive.
This would be pretty sweet as a gardening knife (especially the hook blade!).
Very cool! Toss the Phillips and put a bottle opener
I think they changed the phillips head into a corkscrew. Not really sure what more use it could be though.
the european version has a corkscrew, the american instead comes with phillips screwdriver. In some cultures having a drink to celebrate the hunt is a thing and some hunting knives come equipped with corkscrew for that.
@@10Lav так, мій варіант зі штопором. Я навіть не знаю, що там краще, який із варіантів... Певно, у кожного він буде свій
@@maxneyasit8130 I agree, we all have our preferences.
Would you consider at some point reviewing the Victorinox ranger grip 58 hunter? It seems like a good knife, but I would like an experienced person’s opinion on it
I would have to acquire one first.
I know, just an idea for the future. Love the reviews by the way.
Lord Zimms thank you sir. I’ll see what I can do.
I can only see these models with a corkscrew now unfortunately as I hate the corkscrew!
У меня такой нож уже много лет.
Мне не нравились серрейторные лезвия в мультитул, и хотел более длинную пилу, чем в мультитул с пасатижами.
Его дополнял Leatherman Fuse в версии без ножа, вместо ножа там напильник.
Это был хороший комплект, но потом мне захотелось Victorinox Locksmith, и после его покупки, Hunter XT сейчас в основном остается дома.
Тем не менее, это произошло только потому, что мне стал нужен более качественный напильник, чем тот что стоит в Fuse.
Теперь мне нужен серрейторный нож в мультитул с пасатижами, и с этим сейчас есть проблемы, ведь мне нужен Heavy duty пасатижи... А их выбор очень ограничен.
Hi from Italy, I have a Rebar, but I want to buy a Supertool 300. These models have serrated blade, they are very sturdy, simple construction and they are easy to clean, that I consider very important.
@@BladeWalker77 Привіт із України)
Я дивився на Supertool 300, проте мене не все у ньому влаштовує... А Surge надто багато, бо частину інструментів є у цьому годі, і їх дублювання мені не потрібне...
Навіть не знаю поки що, що із цим робити, скоріше за все це буде модифікований Leatherman, проте я ще у роздумах...
Have you heard of the Victorinox Hercules? If you ever acquire one, I'd enjoy seeing that review!
I have, I’ll try to get one.
nice review! be happy with your screwdriver, i got a corkscrew on my xt...
Thank you very much. I wish this one was mine, but it was borrowed.
that Philip's is on there for repairs of ur hunting gear and more importantly stands and things.. some equipment could use a Phillips head too .. so .. tgats why its there
I understand how it can be useful, it just seems slightly out of place to me in this particular knife. You can purchase the corkscrew version of this knife though, or so I am told.
@@txtoolcrib interesting. I'm looking at the alox hunter pro knives .. very appealing
Frankly, gutting critters can be bloody. Without side tools like screwdrivers there is less possibility to snag guts and fibre. Like that rescue knife with toothpick... hygienic nightmare.
Victorinox idiosyncrasies. We all have our brow-furrowers, but love the variety and utility of Victorinox.
Some varmint hunters skin and clean with simple old slip joints, like a Spartan. Wouldn't dress a moose or a blackbear with one.
Ruike maybe?
I looked at them, and was going to buy some. I just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
@@txtoolcrib there are pros and cons like in everything, but definatelly worth Your time.
Ok, you gotta explain “outside the target demographic” lol
Long time subscriber. He is pretty active in the comment section. Very knowledgeable guy.
ablackprep thanks. I figured that out. It just through me for a loop for a bit lol.
Prefer corkscrew on Victorinox. For all other types of screwdrivers, prefer BONDHUS! Ha ha!
I’ve never tried that brand of screwdriver before.
@@txtoolcrib FYI, Bondhus is Made in USA!