These were incorporated into Vic when they took over Wenger, their old Rangers are highly collectable and some are huge, especially the Mike Horn Ranger, Ranger Rescue and Alinghi. Great video on it, downside is the plier range, only half an inch XD.
I find these Ranger Grip designs fascinating to look at but I'm really more of a butterfly opening multi-tool guy. Ranger Grips are carried over from the merger with Wenger, just with new scales to accept Victorinox scale tools and a Victorinox push style can opener instead of the old eagle claw from Wenger. Got one for my grandfather's birthday a while back, the model 58 I believe. More his style than mine. Closing the blade seems fiddly at first because the lock is so deeply recessed, but it has a bit of a secret. The Victorinox shield on this model is actually a button that interfaces with the liner lock, so you can unlock it from the outside without ever putting your thumb near the blade like you'd have to do with most liner locks.
Those key rings come in real handy for me. With a paracord tie It is easier to pull from the pocket or sheath and especially when using a sheath that has various tools side by side.
The loop I would suggest isn't for a keychain, but for a string attached inside your pocket or inside your bag. The British Army call them admin lines. Just to stop you losing stuff. Nice review, I really like them. Not UK legal carry though unfortunately... so lame.
Reminds me of a knife multitool purchased from Australian Kmart (yes again) maybe 10 years ago, a carbon copy of which you can purchase on US amazon as the Raxco MS009B (only additions being a thumbstud for the knife, a screwdriver bit set + adaptor and a much nicer belt pouch). The design allows the pliers to open to about 150º or more (12cm/4.5" from tip to tip). This definitely affects durability (own 2 because the first one the pliers grip shifted and won't pinch closed completely when deployed) but damned useful.
Picked up the 78 for $69 on Amazon. I like the 78 best for my needs. Instead of the corkscrew it has the Phillips driver and the one hand opening blade. Tossed it on the worksharp and the edge is now a Lazer.
Be careful with those pliers. I ruined mine on literally the first day I received it brand new. All I did was squeeze the pliers with a very firm grip and something inside the mechanism bent and they never functioned properly again. The handle became loose & floppy, would no longer engage and as a result, the plier jaws would no longer open as a spring-loaded function, but had to be manually separated. I had to exchange the tool through the mail. Hard lesson learned but these are only for very light duty tasks. Also, I paid less than $48 after tax, with shipping included. A killer deal, for sure, but just be aware of its force limitations.
Apparently they are discontinuing the Rangergrip 52, 63N, 32, 68, 61M, 179, 178, Gardener grip, and this one as you say, the 74, in the 130mm size range. I say apparently as the only info I have on this is from a Spanish youtuber
I have a very similar tool, the Ranger Grip 174. It was very hard to get here in Australia. I had to get from a supplier in Germany. The 174 has combo blade rather than straight blade, and includes tweezers, toothpick and has hex bits that go into the side of the tool. Very nice tool to own, but not really suitable for my dirty, difficult EDC use.
Nice Victorinox for just about any outdoor application. Camping, deep sea fishing, trekking, mountaineering, cross country skiing, etc. When are you planning your expedition to Mount Everest?
I have enough multi tools ,almost, to take on the Swiss Alps as well!! This is a great tool. The proportions are just so much bigger than most other Victorinox tools, it made me laugh!
Check out the Victorinox Ranger Grip 55 Onyx Black, I got it and the Signature Lite Onyx Black to go with the Spartan Onyx Black that comes with their I.N.O.X. Carbon Mechanical watch. It has the saw. Putting pliers on this type of knife probably made me laugh harder than the OP did at the size of the blade which is exactly what I would expect on a Ranger Grip. Pliers don't belong on this model and I'm sure it's one of the many they just announced will be discontinued.
I think its got a lanyard for wrapping around your wrist while doing serious cutting tasks since its got such a seriously large blade lol. This version of the rangergrip is definitely unique...
@@hvacbudget8600 the best thing the rangergrip has going for it is the one handed blade and the long saw. The fact the 74 has neither would turn me away. I wish they had a 78 with the hex adapter that's found on the 174 and the boatsman. It's a shame victorinox has so few models with an inline Phillips or bit driver. I honestly haven't dabbled into alot of the newer swissarmy knife models. I'm still sour about losing my Swiss Champ.
I know not related to this video but, would you have any recommendations for a multitool That is basically the style PS but with a blade? looking for something with pliers, scissors, tweezers, screwdriver, bottle, opener, and file, and a blade.
It sounds like the Gerber dime might be your closest tool in the small category. The Leatherman squirt and the Discontinued SOG Cross grip could be two other options, though the Squirt doest have scissors and the cross grip is hard to find. I would check out the Roxon M2 and M3. Also the NexTool mini flagship and mini sailor might be good options.
The easier and safer way to close the large blade is by push the Vic logo..
This will disengage the liner lock
Thanks!
@@hvacbudget8600
You're welcome..
How else would he cut himself?
These were incorporated into Vic when they took over Wenger, their old Rangers are highly collectable and some are huge, especially the Mike Horn Ranger, Ranger Rescue and Alinghi. Great video on it, downside is the plier range, only half an inch XD.
I'll have to check some of those others out!
What was the Wenger model name?
I find these Ranger Grip designs fascinating to look at but I'm really more of a butterfly opening multi-tool guy. Ranger Grips are carried over from the merger with Wenger, just with new scales to accept Victorinox scale tools and a Victorinox push style can opener instead of the old eagle claw from Wenger.
Got one for my grandfather's birthday a while back, the model 58 I believe. More his style than mine.
Closing the blade seems fiddly at first because the lock is so deeply recessed, but it has a bit of a secret. The Victorinox shield on this model is actually a button that interfaces with the liner lock, so you can unlock it from the outside without ever putting your thumb near the blade like you'd have to do with most liner locks.
You are right! That button is cool! I've never seen these much around they are unique!
On a large tool the lanyard hole is usually for a wrist strap so you don't drop the knife in the mud, water or snow.
That makes sense.
Those key rings come in real handy for me. With a paracord tie It is easier to pull from the pocket or sheath and especially when using a sheath that has various tools side by side.
The loop I would suggest isn't for a keychain, but for a string attached inside your pocket or inside your bag. The British Army call them admin lines. Just to stop you losing stuff.
Nice review, I really like them. Not UK legal carry though unfortunately... so lame.
That is unfortunate they are not UK legal!
Check out Felix Immler's video on modifying the tool to use the hidden 1/4 in hexagon driver in the scales.
Sounds good!
Reminds me of a knife multitool purchased from Australian Kmart (yes again) maybe 10 years ago, a carbon copy of which you can purchase on US amazon as the Raxco MS009B (only additions being a thumbstud for the knife, a screwdriver bit set + adaptor and a much nicer belt pouch). The design allows the pliers to open to about 150º or more (12cm/4.5" from tip to tip). This definitely affects durability (own 2 because the first one the pliers grip shifted and won't pinch closed completely when deployed) but damned useful.
You are right, this does look like that tool. The CRKT Bivy and the pilot clone of it also remind me of this tool.
Picked up the 78 for $69 on Amazon. I like the 78 best for my needs. Instead of the corkscrew it has the Phillips driver and the one hand opening blade. Tossed it on the worksharp and the edge is now a Lazer.
Wow! Nice!
Be careful with those pliers. I ruined mine on literally the first day I received it brand new.
All I did was squeeze the pliers with a very firm grip and something inside the mechanism bent and they never functioned properly again.
The handle became loose & floppy, would no longer engage and as a result, the plier jaws would no longer open as a spring-loaded function, but had to be manually separated.
I had to exchange the tool through the mail. Hard lesson learned but these are only for very light duty tasks.
Also, I paid less than $48 after tax, with shipping included.
A killer deal, for sure, but just be aware of its force limitations.
Great find at a good time, pretty sure this is one of the models getting discontinued
Too bad, it is a cool tool
Apparently they are discontinuing the Rangergrip 52, 63N, 32, 68, 61M, 179, 178, Gardener grip, and this one as you say, the 74, in the 130mm size range. I say apparently as the only info I have on this is from a Spanish youtuber
@@simonh6371 To bad it's a cool tool
I have a very similar tool, the Ranger Grip 174. It was very hard to get here in Australia. I had to get from a supplier in Germany. The 174 has combo blade rather than straight blade, and includes tweezers, toothpick and has hex bits that go into the side of the tool. Very nice tool to own, but not really suitable for my dirty, difficult EDC use.
I like that hex bit feature on your, sounds cool!
@@hvacbudget8600All Rangers can be customized with bits. Just replace the cover with one with a hole or cut the hole yourself.
@@gvertm3158 Nice!
Lanyard ring can be hooked up to a suspension style pocket clip.
Good point!
Yep, I use the key smart nano clip. Works great and is extremely unobtrusive.
@@D-Man-lv9vu I like that!
@@hvacbudget8600 they are pretty handy and can be had at a good price if you keep an eye out.
I want it. That big blade made me laugh too. Not what I would expect from Vitorinox.
I know!
I love 💕 this one. Wenger Swiss Grip is also excellent. 👍
Nice Victorinox for just about any outdoor application. Camping, deep sea fishing, trekking, mountaineering, cross country skiing, etc. When are you planning your expedition to Mount Everest?
I have enough multi tools ,almost, to take on the Swiss Alps as well!! This is a great tool. The proportions are just so much bigger than most other Victorinox tools, it made me laugh!
This is 250 dollar in sweden. Everything seems so cheap in us
Wow!
If that had a saw, I’d be the perfect hiking SAK! I think the huntsman and handyman might currently share that title
Check out the Victorinox Ranger Grip 55 Onyx Black, I got it and the Signature Lite Onyx Black to go with the Spartan Onyx Black that comes with their I.N.O.X. Carbon Mechanical watch. It has the saw. Putting pliers on this type of knife probably made me laugh harder than the OP did at the size of the blade which is exactly what I would expect on a Ranger Grip. Pliers don't belong on this model and I'm sure it's one of the many they just announced will be discontinued.
@@W5NWA definitely cool looking. For practical purposes it’s a forester + $120
I think its got a lanyard for wrapping around your wrist while doing serious cutting tasks since its got such a seriously large blade lol. This version of the rangergrip is definitely unique...
It is. I thought I would like it more but it is a bit odd to use.
@@hvacbudget8600 the best thing the rangergrip has going for it is the one handed blade and the long saw. The fact the 74 has neither would turn me away. I wish they had a 78 with the hex adapter that's found on the 174 and the boatsman. It's a shame victorinox has so few models with an inline Phillips or bit driver. I honestly haven't dabbled into alot of the newer swissarmy knife models. I'm still sour about losing my Swiss Champ.
I know not related to this video but, would you have any recommendations for a multitool That is basically the style PS but with a blade? looking for something with pliers, scissors, tweezers, screwdriver, bottle, opener, and file, and a blade.
It sounds like the Gerber dime might be your closest tool in the small category. The Leatherman squirt and the Discontinued SOG Cross grip could be two other options, though the Squirt doest have scissors and the cross grip is hard to find. I would check out the Roxon M2 and M3. Also the NexTool mini flagship and mini sailor might be good options.
@@hvacbudget8600 awesome, thank you for the reply👍🏽
Don't get the Dime
Get a Leatherman Squirt
How are the pliers compared to the Skeletool?
They seem close, but I think the Skeletool probably opens a bit larger. Otherwise it's a very well made tool!
@@hvacbudget8600 under the scales their is a section for a 1/4 bit driver didn’t see you mention that. That’s why I bring it up!
@@Vickz818 Nice! I'll have to look into that!
@@hvacbudget8600 makes it more functional!
I was able to get one for $65 plus $5 shipping. I was quite surprised with the price and one for the collection.
Wow, very nice!!! It's a cool tool!
@@hvacbudget8600 yeah I lucked out with it. I had just about finished even getting one and found this one for a lot cheaper.
You just missed these for 39.99 from DLT. Kicking myself for not getting one
What!!! Wow!!
I'd be interested in buying it if ya sell
nice I want one of Victorinox's watches one of there higher end ones
I was shocked to see how pricey their watches are! They probably are great. It makes their multi tools look cheap, LoL!
@@hvacbudget8600 Anything that say Swiss-made is going going to put a hurting on your wallet
here in Europe they are cheaper than The Leatherman products 😁
@@JeanB- The Victorinox Swisstool and Spirit are definitely fantastic!!!
It’s a shame the pliers take up so much space in it, especially when the pliers are as small as they are
True.
Back up to $105 on Amazon
That's weird, but they bounce around on Amazon. Other places it's still around $80-90.
Currently 87 bucks and change, only three left in stock though!
Alot of $$$ for something like that
It is.
Replace the corkscrew with that Philipsdriver they do and it'll be a lot better, that can be said about a lot of victorinox knives.
Probably so!