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Pro Tip: When using the large flathead screwdriver, if you push it into the screw head with a little pressure, you'll feel the screwdriver slide in slightly towards the knife body. As long as you maintain that pressure, it locks the slip joint and it won't accidentally close on you.
Victorinox rarely miss. I would add that the old Wenger deserves credit on this one, since it was this brand that introduced the Ranger Grip series.
I've been EDC'ing the Rangergrip 78 for about a year ...very underrated series of knives
If you want something a little flashier check out the Rangerwood 55. It has wood scales and man they are nice. I fluctuate between that and my Rangergrip 61 (cause its so much lighter). I also put a Nite IZE pocket clip on both and for the past year or so the adhessives been holding up on both. Its not the greatest clip ergo wise but I can pocket carry them with confidence now.
I have a 79 because I wanted the corkscrew. I also have a 61, which doesn't have the saw.. You're right; the Ranger Grip series is woefully underrated.
I don't need any more knives...but I might need that.
Thanks for the review. God bless.
I don't need another SAK, until the next one
The Ranger grip 78 goes hiking with me, the one handed trekker is in my EDC knife rotation both are great knives, can’t go wrong with a SAK knife.
I would compare it to a one handed trekker and some leather man tools just for options. Thanks for bringing this to review.
I have the green model. Essentially the same. But without the “gut blade”. I was hesitant about getting it at first. But quickly realized........I’ve never actually needed a pair of players while hiking, backpacking, camping. I couldn’t be happier!
I love my Rangergrip..! I have the 78 that I carry about everyday on a custom crossdraw black leather sheath.. I forget I even have it on..! Then I also have the Rangerwood 55 I also carry on a custom crossdraw brown leather sheat, that I use for the outdoors... both are frickin awesome and I would be upset if I didn’t have them.. They take care of my smaller chores..:) great vid as always..!!✌️
I've had the single-bladed model for about a year. It started as my woods knife; it is now my everyday knife regardless of vegetative or concrete surroundings. The saw is amazing. The firesteel you mentioned is called the Fire Fly. I bought a pair. They are quite delicate. Mine broke the first time trying to strike a spark using the back of the saw blade. The second one I carry in a smaller SAK as a back-up and I have not used it. Given how the 1st one broke, I'd not repeat the purchase. It is quite delicate. The knife is awesome.
I've had the 78 for a few years and I love it.
Victorinox has made both locking blades and one-hand opening blades in many models for years now. Mostly in the 111mm and 130mm sizes. I've owned and used locking one-handed models. And many of 111mm models have switched to liner locks, from side slide locks.
The Ranger Wood 55 has walnut scales, and is beautiful. All this line includes a screwdriver that locks when pressure is applied.
Glad you like these big Victorinox models. They are truly useful. A Rangergrip with a saw, and a good small hatchet, is a bushcrafter's dream.
Thanks for the review.
I've been using this model for 8 months and love it. Prior to this I had the Leatherman ST300 and Rebar as my go to bush tool. Now I have it on my belt in a XL Leatherman MOLLE pouch with a torch on one side, ferro rod and cord on the other (where the ST300 use to live). I have slipped a compact survival kit in the inner pouch. To date I haven't come across any tasks in the bush that made me wish I had one of my other multi-tools/SAK's with me.
The down side to this tool for me is the Phillip's head screwdriver. As with all SAK's with the screwdriver on the back, they have movement back and forth which makes driving a screw into anything tough frustrating. That is unless it is a flat piece of pine on a stable surface as they do in most TH-cam reviews, but try putting a door handle onto a solid core door with it.
It is a really great bush tool to have around and completely agree with the comments about the saw. Even the angle of the saw has been well thought out. I love it and I can't see myself using
Got the 59. Really enjoy it. The saw is great, and as you said, it's very comfortable.good ergonomics.
The Edge starts this "late" because when close it rests on a bolt inside in this region.
Stallion Outdoor thanks!
I have den Ranger 55 (the Hunter 58 without the curved extra blade). I simply love it.
It's really easy to sharpen to an INSANELY sharp blade
wow! That's such a huge upgrade from the Swiss Army knives we all used to use in Boy Scouts....
Man: that's a winner.
I have a 78 and *love* it. Its a perfect day hike/single overnight bushcraft tool.
For longer stays or trail work I switch to a Leatherman P4 for scissors/pliars for opening bags, picking up hot stuff, etc.
The P4 isn't perfect, but its fully one-handed and not too heavy for a large multitool.
The Firefly Ferro Rod for SAKs can be found on Amazon (and other sites) and comes in two sizes. It isn't the easiest to use if you have big hands, but it is infinitely more useful to me than the tooth pick.
Have you seen the new one that company's coming out with, that stores in the corkscrew? Pretty cool.
@@Pinki2019 I have seen the screwdriver that fits inside the corkscrew, but not a ferro rod. Interesting.
@@Pinki2019 where did you see this??
Its called the FireAnt and is made by Tortoise Gear.
@@tomahawkjo8574 It's actually called the Firefly, but it is by Tortoise Gear. The Fire Ant is a stove made by Mikhail at Emberlit/MerkWare.
I really like this knife/tool. I’ve always liked Swiss Army knives. Thanks for the review.
The 78 is the same tool without the hunter blade and is $47.18 on Amazon and the 79 is the same as the 78 but with a corkscrew instead of the screwdriver and is $45.28. been looking into the 79 to pair with my Victorinox Hercules
Great info on the Firefly Ferro Rod...will order the set (3 each for $16). I bought the Rangergrip 178 with an OD green handle and love this kit. When I first received it I was disappointed that too much of the blade was serrated. However, after a year of use the serrations have been advantageous especially for cutting rope as I use rope rather than 550 paracord for setting up my canvas tarps. I bought the OD green belt sheath with the knife which encases the knife and a small ferro rod like the Schrade SCHFS 1 or a Light My Fire. The back of the saw blade is great for throwing sparks. Although the serrations do a fair job on feather sticks I prefer to use my Gerber Strongarm.
Firefly ferro rod by green tortoise. They just started a new kickstarter called fire ant, it fits in the corkscrew and it comes with a helix tinder that fits in the screw as well. It’s glow in the dark as well.
The kickstarter is still open
Waking up an old vid thread but, I recently started getting back into hiking and rediscovered bushcraft. After picking up half a dozen high carbon fixed blades I saw this video and promptly grabbed a 57. Completely agree it's an amazing design. Also grabbed a 78. A little thinner without the cleaning blade. One stays in my pack and the other in the car. not what I would call a pocket knife.
I'd rather prefer the Ranger Grip 55, because I'll never let go of the corkscrew. You can easily replace the Philips head screwdriver, if you take down some of the can opener's tip from the nail groove side. The corkscrew is very useful for undoing knots (especially in paracord) and for storing the Helix tinder. The ferro-rod replacing the toothpick is the "Firefly" from Tortoise gear, as well as the Helix tinder and the "Fire-ant" (Victorinox started selling Fire-Ant and Helix combos lately under their own brand), a ferro-rod so small, it fits into the corkscrew together with one Helix tinder. Without it, two Helix tinders fit in there. To fit a Firefly into the toothpick slot, you need the big Firefly and maybe modify the scale a bit. Remember: heat the knife in hot water before removing the scales to prevent damage.
BTW: the ricasso acts as a stop for the blade if closed - don't touch it, or the blade belly will hit the spring and get dull the first time you close it.
I have the RangerGrip 78 - really all the knife you'd ever need in most outdoor situations, and easy/unassuming to carry. I love mine and it is often in my backpack while hiking....that or a Cold Steel AD-10 in my pocket, which surprisingly melts away in my shorts pocket on long hikes.
I have the model with the scissors instead of the gut blade and it works well for all camping chores. If this knife had a robust pocket clip it would be perfect.
The number you said was the steel type is the internal item number Victorinox uses to identify parts. The steel they use is steel made for them and is named: X 55 Cr Mo14.
Thank you so much,
I’ve been looking for a good review on this
Love these things so much I have three of them in different kits!
I have been looking at this knife for my backpack EDC so I appreciate the review.
tim turrell glad to help
I got one of these. The curved blade is so sharp it is insane
Looks like a great gardening / pruning tool too
" tortoise firefly" is the ferro rod that fits in toothpick slot.
Interesting. I like the saw without having to carry a bulky multitool. You're my new nutnfancy. 🤙🏽🤘🏽
Love my Ranger Grip 78 and the awe can be used with fire steels.
The curved blade is awesome for cleaning large trout and the Phillips is great for fishing poles
That lock reliese is pretty nice. The knife just looks cool too.
Excellent Review! I’m ordering! Great for my fishing season.
I have an old Wenger version (without the hunting blade) and it has proven to be terrific. Should be mentioned, though, that the one-handed opening is for righties only. Tools get in the way for lefties. I like the blade so much that I keep it handy most of the time at home. (I'd probably EDC it, too, but it's not very pocket friendly for that.)
mine in order comming in very exciting get mine but its a 78 a month a ago sold out at amazon till yesterday. went straight and order. great video bro
I am going to get me one for myself and son thanks for a great video
so glad it does not have the corkscrew. Never have I had the need for one
Personally, I like the corkscrew, Too young to use it yet, but I buy replacement eyeglasses screwdrivers for the corkscrew, which I find I a great use of the space. I bought the rangergrip hunter with corkscrew, the rangergrip 57 hunter. Overall love the Rangergrip series though! The one with corkscrew is actually cheaper on Amazon too, I believe about by 10 bucks, too!
I have the RangerGrip 57 which is the exact same knife but with a corkscrew instead of a Philip's. And yes I drink tons of wine. Best damn knife I've owned. Very solid and useful. I believe these were originally Wenger knives.
I dig this tool! Thanks Aaron
I recently purchased the Rangergrip 78 and really like its features. This model has that extra blade, which understandably appeals to hunters. Great review.
11:29 The concave blade: not sure how this can be used for skinning, as one usually uses a blade curving sharply the other way, with a big "belly". I would say it would be far more useful in cutting bundles of grasses or thin branches, with a pulling cut, holding the bundle with the other hand, much like one uses a sickle (as you mention). The tip suggest a gutting blade rather than a skinning blade. I agree with you, this is the version I would choose as a camp knife! [I'm amazed that I haven't come across this version before! ] Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
I'm looking at the 57 for an outdoor SAK. I plan on getting the micro flathead screwdriver that goes into the corkscrew so I can adjust my compass . I don't drink wine so I figure that's a better use for it. Thank you for your review.
Excellent review. Thank you.
Victorinox makes quality knives and warranty cant be beat
I have the 78 with a firefly replacing the toothpick. And like you I wish the saw had a liner lock.
These are now well over $100. Post pandemic prices now. Great vid
Another great review, sir.I think that the Ranger Grip series are the best outdoor multitools on the planet. I have a 79 and a 61, which doesn't have the saw. If I'm not carrying my Wave or Surge, I'm carrying the 61.
Love these SAKs and always wanted to try them out because of the one handed opening blade and ergos BUT I use pliers so much! I've fixed tent poles, held pans, opened cans, etc
Nothing stopping you carrying both this and a leatherman.
Agreed!
@@VampireJack10 There does come a point when you have to decide you're carrying enough stuff.
I have the Rangergrip 79 and it's a fantastic camp tool. Great for woodcraft and food prep. I do have the Firefly ferro rod that is supposed to fit into the toothpick slot. The rod works great on my 91mm SAKs, but does not fit into the Rangergrip size knives due to some obstructions in the scales. Also, the "ricasso" is there on the blade because of where the blade stops inside the handle. That portion of the blade makes contact inside the handle.
The small size FireFly does fit in to the tooth pick hole on my SAK Ranger Grip Boatsman knife. I could not fit the larger size FireFly on the Boatsman.
The cap lifter/screwdriver doesn't have a lock, like the trekker does.But, like most of the "grip" style knives they put out; it does have a spring loaded "slip type lock" when you put pressure straight down to use it as a flat blade screwdriver, it sinks in about a 1/16" to engage an inner notch to keep it from closing on you.
Great price for a great tool! I really like this model.
The awl works great for throwing sparks from a ferro rod. Bonus use the blade side and it doesn’t close on you !
Great review as always, great tool, have one, love it.
I love my Ranger Grip. I got a 61 for my EDC. It lacks the saw and second blade but I'm fine with that cause I wanted something lighter in my pocket. My only complaint is that it dise not have a pocket clip. I fixed that by putting a Nite IZE pocket clip for tip up carry on it and it works great. Also I'm right handed and I put the clip on so it will kind of sit in my palm swell and that's been fine. I've had it on the knife for a year and the adhessive is still holding up.
For something heavier I got my Rangerwood 55. Which I put a pocket clip on too. lol. I love that knife but its like lugging a leatherman around so I don't like to EDC it unless its in my bag.
Loving the sak videos.
That is a knife I always wanted. It looks fantastic. However, I use my SAK as a secondary knife on my keychain and multitool. It is just way too big for that. But maybe as a multitool in my pack. Great review. Thanks.
I have the Rangergrip 78. Nice knife. Evogrip S18 is smaller, locks, and has some similar capabilities
I have a few SAK's, but no Rangergrips yet. That will soon change though, because I'm eying up the Rangergrip 78. I think it's a good option for bushcraft use, and I really don't need the curved blade, as I don't do any hunting anymore. I do see though, for those that do, it would be a good option.
One competitive option would be the Leatherman Sidekick. It's similar in price. It has a good blade and saw, though both are smaller than on this SAK. But both the blade and the saw do lock on the Leatherman. The Sidekick has slightly better ergos than most Leatherman tools (in my opinion), but, again, probably not as good as this SAK. Where the Leatherman makes up ground would be in the inclusion of pliers, a small serrated blade, a small file, and... a pocket clip.
Thanks for the video!
If you're going to go hunting get a high carbon stockman. You can dress a deer with a swiss army knife but it's not easy because the steel is not up to the task. I tried it once,my buddy quickly handed me his buck 110. A swiss army knife may get the job done but trust me it is easier with something else.
Very interesting review!Fan for decades of SAKs(Vics and Wengs)and now yours too!!I've got some models but one discontinued is the best...Mike Horn's version from original Wenger.Who gots!?
Thank you 👍.
When Victorinox bought up Wenger they save some models from them so this is an Wenger . I have the model 179 that have that combo edge that i know you hate haha. Try out an serrated knife some time and do some feather sticks or curls . But just any serrations will not work. It must be gerber style serrations that you find on that model 179.
I carry the sak rucksack with the Firefly from tortoise gear and the Swiss champ awesome combo
Nice I am tossing up between the rangergrip 55 and the hurcules
I've had the work champ for 10 years now and i love it, still like new. You can check it out as well. But I also like the longer blade of the rangergrip.
I saw you on tv the other day. Very cool bro!
I have the 78 as it's called now. But I bought it back in 1994 for about $25. It was made by Wenger and called the Ranger. I've had great success with it and still use it today. I carry a Victorinox Trekker now, but the "78" is my favorite Wenger knife. Glad to see that Victorinox kept the line. RANGERS LEAD THE WAY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅
Hunting with a fish.... I'm gonna have to try that. Lol.
@gideonstactical - So do you prefer the Ranger over the One-Handed Trekker from Victorinox?
My favorite. I have the wood one too.
I own leatherman and I have the swiss 57. I have used pliers for fishing and camping. Take fish hooks out of the fishs mouth and to take hot items out of the fire with my surge pliers. I like the Leatherman better, but I will use my Swiss 57 too.
The rangerGrip 78 is my EDC and has been the last 4 months.
I just wish they would swap out the curved knife and put in scissors! A nice long thin blade, decent saw, and scissors, yes please! It would be nice to have the saw lock also.
I might actually steal one. My old victorinox is falling apart and I’m going to need another soon.
Thanks man I'm thinking about getting that one .I have the huntsman and I love it but wanting something bigger
Good tool, nice review. Thanks for sharing 👍😊
Its my favourite blade to carry
Great vedio I'll get one thank you !
Hey man, I've watched a lot of your reviews and find them very useful, practical and on the point. This one as well. I am a victorinox kind of guy, carying the 111mm work champ in the outdoors. I was thinking of buying a mora kansbol for a more robust knife which is still good for food prepping (by robust I don't mean a survival knife, I do not ever need to baton with it). However, watching that review I can't help but think that this knife is also a good option. Please let me know which one would you choose for a general purpose outdoors knife. Thank you in advance.
Square off Ricassa to use as a ferro striker
thank you for the product demonstration mate. just one quick question if you were to EDC this knife do you recon it wold be a belt pouch or a pocket setup?
z37b It’s pretty big so I would recommend a pouch on your belt.
Hey Aaron, How do you feel about the usefulness of a pliers in the backcountry?
Very best pocket knife.
I can't imagine not having a plier based multi-tool in an urban setting; in an outdoor setting pliers become a lot less important, especially considering the weight of a plier based multi-tool. There will be a few exceptions, of course, but for MOST--I would say the overwhelming majority--of the instances you're going to need your multi-tool to repair or adjust equipment, you'll be able to do it with a Phillips or flat screwdriver. I think you're probably right, this is IDEAL for an outdoor environment. For an urban environment, I don't think this is the best option. But I've come to the conclusion that the single tool that is going to be ideal for ALL environments is a unicorn--there's no such thing as a single multi-tool that is going to serve your needs equally well in an urban or an outdoor environment, or even all circumstances within those environments.
I have one from 2017. Good for walking in the woods. But no pocketclip...
I posted a link to the ferro rods brother. I only have the one handed sentinel but my grandfather had a ton of swiss army knifes
I think Turtle Gear sells the FireFly ferro Rod for SAK possibly only (small) size can fit. Not sure about the larger size as it did not work on my Ranger Grip Boatsman.
COOL Video 👍
Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍
No problem 👍
I saw users who sharpened the unsharpened part of the blade, to realize that it butts against a pin or something when is closed, and it dulls.
Good point that a lot of people apparently miss. Don't sharpen the damn thing, folks!
The curved blade is also very suitable for cutting seat belts
Best regards
Frits
Great review . Would this make a good pocket knife even though it’s a bit large?
- I paid $50 for the Trekker,and I love it.
Hey Aaron , I believe they do sell a fire Steele for the Victorinox, I'd check Victorinox online and or the store in New York City
This is the Best Victorinox/Wenger Knife I have Found... I have the RangerGrip 59 with No Gut Hook & with Corkscrew...
I don't Need a ScrewDriver/Phillips Bit in the Woods, Its 130mm and it is Big! A MONSTER for Outdoor use!!! Too Big for the Pocket...
That would be my 111mm OH Trekker with Custom Swiss Bianco Pocket Clip, OH Trekker Black Out, or US Army One-Hand Soldier.
For EDC: Its Either Victorinox 93mm Pioneer X Black ALOX Scale, or Farmer Red ALOX OLD Cross Sturdy Boy (Brass Rivets and Liners) or one of Several Model '61 Soldiers, Favorite is '99 with KeyRing & Lanyard, that is Rare and Hard to Find... But that will be Fixed soon with Converting 93mm with Pocket Clip and Torx Screws/Pivots!!!
A 7inch folding silky saw fox f180 alone is £25 English pounds so around $29 us dollars and then to have another fixed blade or longer bladed folder with quality of this will be a tough one to get for same value as you have with this