It's amazing how Americans have a passion for a pocket clip and a locking mechanism on their knives. I've seen many say negative things about the corkscrew too (which the Trekker doesn't come with for instance). In Europe, people see the locking mechanism on pocket knives as a plus but it seldom is a requirement. Nobody cares about pocket clips in Europe as far as I know and the corkscrew is widely used in picnics and backpacking trips. Both Americans and Europeans like one-hand opening, although I also think that Americans created it and Victorinox adapted their product line to suit its most important market. All in All, you can't go wrong with a Victorinox knife.
Americans just don't drink much wine, in comparison to beer. I used the corkscrew on my Victorinox Compact for the first time in years last week. My wife couldn't find the kitchen corkscrew. I am completely indifferent about pocket clips. There is a growing trend in America to have technology do everything rather than take the effort to sweat the details and do it right. Electronic pressure sensors in tires rather than checking them by hand with a gauge is a good example. A lock blade is there to protect sloppy people from cutting themselves, it's a nice safety feature, but I can work carefully even when I don't have to. One handed opening can be a actual life saver when you really only have the use of one hand, otherwise it's just a perk that saves time.
For years, my EDC knife has been the Victorinox Forester, which is basicly the same as the Trekker, but has a corkscrew instead of the crosstip screwdriver. Although I keep trying several Coldsteel and Real Steel folders, I end up with the Victorinox every time, since it is so practical. And it's easy to resharpen and not even expensive. I can recommend these types of Victorinox knives to everybody^^
I have the serrated version. These are very good quality knives. The Victorinox style can openers are one of these best if not the best. I own multiple Victorinox knives and watches. Just good quality all around.
My EDC work knife is a surplus German Army knife. Four differences aside, it's identical. The final 2/3rds of the blade is serrated, the scales are olive drab with a German Army insignia, it has no tooth pick or tweezers. It's works great, emphasis on work, I use it constantly. It's everything Victorinox is known for, reliable, versatile, and well designed. The bottle opener/flat blade is really good for prying. It's has far more leverage than those mini pry bars every one loves to EDC. (Those things were only good for breaking into doll houses anyways.) The one handed opening is silky smooth. The awl works really well with the Phillips screwdriver setting up a smooth surface for a new screw. If you really need to pierce something use the awl, that's what it's for. If you need to pierce somebody the blade and adrenaline will do the job. The locks hold tight and release easy. I could could buy aftermarket scales or modify the existing ones to add a toothpick and tweezers, but I choose to keep it stock. I find that Uncle Bills Silver Grippers work better for me and I can whittle my own tooth pick. Having too many tools in one item get's in the way. If I want more or different tools I'll carry another knife or a multitool. (A Victorinox Compact gives me a non serrated blade, scissors, a hook, a cork screw, and a jewelers screw driver.) I don't care for a clip. There are people who make them for Victorinox knives, if you want to go that way. I find it carries just fine in a pouch horizontal on my belt. I bought mine off Ebay unboxed with no obvious signs of wear or use other than a lack of shine on the scales. I consider the $30 money well spent. Victorinox makes a similar knife under contract for the US military. The scales are different and all exposed metal is matte black. Countless military contracts done over decades are a testament to Victorinox's reliability and utility.
It's refreshing to see a knife like this being reviewed on TH-cam instead of the ubiquitous "survival" knives & premium expensive choices. Very good general use full size SAK. At the risk of being "that guy"; you forgot to mention the wire stripper on the large flat head screw driver/bottle opener. That is also not an awl. Victorinox refers to it as a reamer. Their awl on their knives has a hole in it to accommodate a waxed thread or other relatively narrow gauge cordage for stitching. Cheers.
Dude, you are so "that guy", wear it with pride. You got me too. I mistook the reamer for a Awl. Ha! I get you right back! The tool that opens bottles and strips wire is considered a prybar according to Victorinox. So we are both "That Guy". Is this going to be like Highlander, where "there can be only one"? Must we battle to the death with our Victorinox's? Perhaps we can just form a club "Those Guys". We can hang out, drink coffee and beer and talk about EDC and stuff. "What it got in it's pockets, precious?" Cheers, Salud & Prost
@@ScorpionRegent Yes, another man with the "sickness". Perhaps we can go for coffee or beers after our therapy sessions discussing why owning so many knives is not a problem but rather many solutions to said problems.
@@Imightberiding I am in recovery. I have what I have, but I don't buy anything unless I actively need it to earn money. Just because I like something doesn't mean I have to posses it. There are some people out there that are really into gun control. They see a gun and they are just compelled to control it, personally. I realized that having a Batman tool belt wouldn't make me Batman, (theoretically speaking of course). I place more importance on skills and knowledge than things these days. Now days I collect knots, in muscle memory. It helps me travel light, I just need a single rope.
Get rid of the toothpick and replace it with a Tortoisegear ferro rod. The knife will then give you cutting and backup combustion capability. Did it on my Ranger 78 and it works great. The little ferro rod, using the spine of the saw, throws plenty of spark for ignition. You can carve a toothpick if you need one.
@@LubberKing I've stared many fires w the Tortoisegear ferro rod, it works fine. It's just a backup which I'd rather have and know works, than a toothpick which I can easily make in a minute or less. If you're caught wo a ferro rod, matches or a lighter and need fire, good luck.
.... for a great pocket clip for the 91mm and the larger SAK (it will work on the smaller versions as well) buy the NanoClip by Key|Smart. I use the small Victorinox lanyard on the NanoClip to pull out of the pocket.
Almost everyone doesn’t acknowledge or know, that the can opener isn’t just a small straight screw driver. It works for Philips too. I’ve actually had more use for it being a Philips driver than the actual 3d Philips driver on other victorinoxs. Try it out. Won’t be disappointed
I have been carrying this one for about 6 months on my camping trips and the only thing I found myself wishing it had was a lock on the saw. The saw blade has a nice sharp spine that will strike a ferro rod, but with no lock it collapses easy with pressure. If it had that it would be perfect, in my opinion. Great review.
Some1 mentioned that u can just put a piece of wood between the body and the saw as you close it. That way it locks up and you can strike the ferro rod with it.
I have this knife with the serated edge. It really doesn't act like a aerated edge when you use the knife. I chose to switch out the toothpick with the Firefly fire steel. I do wish that it had a belt clip. The saw is VERY aggressive no complaints here. Fantastic knife.
I'm right with you on the blade. My German Army knife has the serrated blade and no toothpick or tweezers. I thought about modifying my scales and getting a Firefly & tweezers. I decided that somethings shouldn't be done with compromise tools. I carry Uncle Bill's Silver Gripper tweezers, far superior to Victorinox tweezers. I also carry a full sized fire steel. I got caught unprepared in freezing rain once. It is fact that the more you need a fire the harder it is to make. Manipulating a miniature fire starter with shaking hands is not a reliable way to make a fire. If you want to have a Firefly as a back up then more power to you. My back up is a Bic lighter. You can add an after market clip if you are willing to modify. I carry mine in pouch and I can quick deploy with my lanyard. I never had any problems and because it's covered it stays cleaner, get's less wear and I don't suffer from pocket crunch.
Great Knife!!! I like that it doesn't have a pocket clip. I carry mine with a TEC Accessories P-7 suspension clip. Stealthily as it hangs completely in pocket and only a tiny part of the P-7 clip is clipped to the top of the pants pocket. I also run a Pioneer Alox with a TEC Accessories P-7 suspension clip with dress pants.
I have the version of the Trekker that does not have a one-hand opening blade. My (workday) pocket EDC currently rotates between a Spyderco Resilience and a D2 RAT1. However, I keep the Trekker in my EDC bag in case I forget to put one of the aforementioned knives in my pocket before I go out the door in the morning. In case of such a brainfart, it goes into my pocket as my pocket EDC for the day. Ironically, I bought mine at Smoky Mountain Knife Works (I live in TN, just about an hour away from SMKW.) I like going there when I want an SAK because they have a section dedicated to Victorinox - basically a case mounted to a wall that takes up much of the wall as well as a few, free standing display cases. It is amazing to see all the different models of SAK that Victorinox makes.
I have a Trekker with a partially (60%ish) serrated version. One time, on a Boy Scout trip, my friend was trying to make a fork out of a stick. So, he was using the saw to make the prongs. While doing this, he was sawing towards himself, like an idiot, and cut himself. With a quick slice he gave himself a 1/4-1/2 centimeter deep cut. This is also the friend who licked his leathermans blade and cut his lip. I love this knife and have had it for more than a year and am yet to see rust or need to sharpen it.
I have this knife as a birthday gift and a downside you didn't mention is the liner lock is backwards. So you have to switch it to your left hand to unlock it. The liner must be pressed towards you instead of away from you to unlock it. Anyone else notice this? Is this true if all Trekkers? Or did my friend accidentally buy me a lefthanded model?
I have that knife and love it. Have had it for close to 10 years and although I hate it as an EDC as it is heavy (I use a mini griptilian as my EDC), I can't say enough good things about it. It really is all you need without having an overly bulky knife or multitool. It is what I keep on me when doing household maintenance and whatnot. That blade is insanely sharp and can be made so sharp that you can cut the curve of folded receipt paper. I use it to cut up cardboard more often than my olfa knives. The tip of the knife not being a point is pretty much a non issue where it is not a knife to use to defend yourself, although I would NOT want to get slashed by that blade after it is fully sharpened!
Completely agree. That is why I have an EDC bag that has a multitool in it and a few other things such as advil, aleve, Robax, bandaids, backup power pack, pens, gum, dedicated flashlight and extra batteries, nail clippers and several other things that I am sure I am forgetting. I work in an office so it is easier to just carry this all in a good bag and then just EDC my minigrip in my pocket.
I've had one for two years. It's the least I take into the woods with me. I'll add to it for longer outings, Kershaw camp 10 for example, or maybe a Mora black. The point is, I always have at least my Trekker whenever I go in nature now.
What is interesting and makes the model attractive that the proverbial Swiss Army knife is pocket knife, but this takes it into the same arena as a folding knife with a longer handle. I like small knives, but am better with a handle I can grip with four fingers. It looks plain and non-threatening, but useful and like one of those things you come to love using.
Like most people you do not know what thar last tool is for. That tool that you put on a piece of wood or a branch is actually a needle (large, big, thick needle) and it used to be used to sew sacks. 😉
Been wanting this exact knife for the exact same reasons. Perfect tools for my uses as my edc in the woods. Thanks for reaffirming my decision! Blessings man!
I consider this as the safest outdoor knife from Victorinox ..I nicked my finger when I handled my Leatherman Wave + the first time ..Nice Video by you ...Please add the description of the wristwatch which you are wearing ..Thankx
Here here on the wire stripper, the back of the saw works as an excellent (one of the best) ferro rod striker I have ever used. The tweezers come in handy when you’re in tick infested woods.
What holding method do you use to use the back of the saw as a striker? I'm wondering, since it doesn't have a locking mechanism and you'd be holding it backwards. Just ordered a Forester M grip with similar features (the corkscrew in place of screwdriver, and no tweezers unfortunately)
@@PJ-mj1hy the easiest way I can explain is go to the video from tortoise gear on how to use the Firefly ferro rod. He has a great method there and that is how I strike all my ferro rods now. Teeth down on the material your trying to ignite, and run the ferro rod on the spine.
I have this knife. But I currently carry a Camper as EDC. Same tools plus a secondary blade in a smaller package that fits in my pocket better. Downside is that I have no use for the corkscrew. I want to get the Hiker for the Phillips screwdriver.
The can opener can already work as a 2D Phillips screwdriver on every SAK, included the Waiter (it mount a different shape but works also as 2D Phillips and can opener as well) The corkscrew is my most used tool in the kitchen because I don't even have neither want to buy a proper wine bottle opener and I always use that of my camper SAK.
Hey tim,they have a pocket clip on amazon for these if you don't like the sheaths for deep pocket carry an also I saw aaron from Gideon tactical use paracord on his run through his belt loop for Pocket carry,just different carry options, I love all there ranger grip an hunter xt models, great knives an also the rescue too,a bit pricey but wort it if you use it a time or two an also you can replace your blades also on the rescue tool.
Have the Trekker, all good except the Philips screwdriver, no reach, needs to be at the end like the screw driver. Like to change the saw which I don't need for a Philips but a wish. Good revue. Cheers.
Say Heah Tim, Yeah it's similar to my Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger 78. But I got the Bokor Tec-Tool 2.8 because I like using the Corkscrew to untangle paracord. It also has a small pair of pliers I pull my shorties out of my Custom Cigar Mouthpiece when I bring one. Yeah a Custom world renowned pipe and wood carver made mine Steve I forgot his last name off hand.,,. p
I liked the knife but the one thing that bugged me about it is the lock release for the blade was for left handed users, I'm right handed. Just seemed to slow down my work using it. My son is left handed and I gave it to him, he loved it and its his edc knife.
Prepare Learn Survive! I have this knife and I’m left handed. I never noticed that it was left handed. That explains why I like using it so much. Thanks for bringing that up.
Hmmm I am right handed as well and if I turn the belly of the knife towards me I use my right thumb to push left to right I don't understand why so many have a problem just saying , peace!!!
Lee Barker....its not really a problem but more of a preference in where the positioning of the blade is on the tool. At 0:11 you see Tim opened it with his right hand so it's clearly not a problem just preference.
Why is there no love for the Victorinox Centurion? It's the best EDC pocket knife ever. The Kephart pattern blade is great, the lock is wonderful since I'm a lefty and the robust but simple profile is very ergonomic. Think of a more masculine version of the Tinker and you've got this knife. Lol
I own 2 of these knives. They are in my main backpack that I use for camping, and a daypack for day hikes. Once I ground off those useless*#$!&@+/ serrations, I found the knives to be excellent tools.
I've had that very same cranberry relish, and it's a great CBR. It's been a go to for my family for years now. I've been looking into some of the more expensive CBRs , and their nice with all their chopped nuts and citrus zests, but I can't really make the leap from our fave to a more expensive type of CBR, not at those prices! Don't even bother with the foriegn CBRs, Chin-berry sauce is what I call that junk! Nope, I'll just keep to my old fashioned American made CBR, and I'll be just fine. At least I'll know what kinda CBR I got when the SHTF!
I have so much respect for sharpness of Victorinox knives. Every time I was not being serious and/or concentrated when working with them, I cut my self. Be very careful with it.
Thanks for a great video, I was really thinking the Trekker was the right knife for me (the blade the phillips and the saw). But really do I use the saw all that much, do I want to trade it off to buy a lighter knife. YES I DO, thanks you helped me make the right choice for me. the Victorinox adventure is the right knife for me, I just bought it cant wait. Lightes tool possible for my (MAIN) usage.
When you are using the saw does the finger hole on the blade get in the way? It looks like it would be pressing into your hand if you have a tight grip.
I have had a Trekker for a while now and knife has developed a wiggle in locked position. Not enough to not recommend it to others, just would like to see Victorinox give better lockup with less play.
How would you say this compares to the rangergrip78? I think for less than 2 dollars more the rangergrip78 having the emblem lock for the blade instead of liner lock would be a better purchase
I have a Skipper with a emblem lock and a German Army knife with a liner lock. I like the liner lock better. I don't expect the emblem lock to fail, but it has more moving parts and one of them is plastic. That does make it more prone to failure. The liner lock is just a simple steel spring. Some people are worried about the safety releasing a liner lock. I have not had a problem yet, even closing it one handed. I don't like getting hurt so I practiced doing it right carefully. I can do it now with my eyes closed because it is locked into muscle memory. If $2 buys you happiness, go for it.
I may be mistaken, but I think the German Army comes with a serrated blade only. Not a fan of that. I have the Rucksack, which is the same except a corkscrew in place of the screwdriver, no one-handed opening, and a slide lock on the side. My wife is buying me a a Trekker for Christmas this year, because I love the Ruck so much, and this one addresses my only complaints.
mountainhobo check out wenger. Even though they are out of business, victorinox owns wenger. Look at some second hand stores and you might find the original wenger knives. Anyways my point is wengers knives have more of a belly. Hope this helps! :)
As much as I would love this knife, I see my victorinox purchases as a chance to get a non-locking knife (legal purposes, and they scare my parents less than my other knives). I agree that this is a great knife overall P.S.: I think that there is a version of this that doesn't have a locking blade
I don't know where you live, if a lock blade knife is illegal there I guess that is the law. I understand that a big knife is more intimidating than a small knife. What I don't get is how a safety mechanism that won't allow the blade to fold accidentally and cause harm is scary. By its very design a lock blade knife, used properly, is safer than a knife of the same size without a lock. Do your parents suffer from some sort of phobia? By that logic a gun without a safety be less scary than one than has one. What else are your parents scared of, people without clown make up?
@@ScorpionRegent I mean my mother grew up in a rough neighborhood that involved a lot of people being killed by big knives so I guess being afraid of a knife is kind of reasonable... Also it's a joke my dude. I am the "designated cutter" and the "knife guy" in my family, so believe it or not, I get to use my knives in the house, and some of them LOCK! *Gasp* My primary point in that comment was: I don't want my Victorinox to lock, because that's my preference. Is it an asshole move to cut off an entire product line because of a feature I don't want? Sure. But there's no reason to insult my parents, I love them very much. I hope you love yours just as much
@@MrSATism I'm sorry if what I said seemed like I thought less of your parents. I just misunderstood the situation. Your parents fear knives, that I can understand. Ok, well now that we have that sorted out. There are plenty of knives in the world that do not lock: Kukris, tanto's, perangs, machetes, cutlasses, daggers, ...., but seriously. Forgive my attempt at heavy handed humor. You will find a knife that works for you and that's the important thing. Most Victorinox knives do not lock so no worries about having no options. You made a choice, that is your prerogative. Who am I to tell some one else what makes them happy? So long as they are rational with their knives.
@@MrSATism I too am curious where you live that a locking blade under 3.5" is illegal? Chicago? Because locking blades like this are NOT considered switch blades. Are you living outside the States? Just curious.
Tim I love your vids. But not your sawing method. if you had been cutting a two-by-four proppin g it on something like that with a power saw It would have jumped out of your hands. You supposed to Anchor what you're trying to keep and let what you're trying to saw off fall free. you had to keep repositioning it cuz you were pinching the blade as you were cutting through. And it gets worse as you go. Next time put the branch on the Rock and kneel on it letting what your cutting off hang off just past where you want to make your cut.
Jameson Cross - This knife, while opening with one hand, is not as easy or quick opening as a Spyderco. My "always carry" blade is Spyderco's Endura (4" part serrated blade - carried one prob 25 or 30 years, and miss the steel pocket clip), and I have a couple of Victorinox I routinely carry. This reviewed knife is one. Good blades all. Also look at the Wenger Ranger series: larger, heavier, about same tool compliment.
It's amazing how Americans have a passion for a pocket clip and a locking mechanism on their knives. I've seen many say negative things about the corkscrew too (which the Trekker doesn't come with for instance). In Europe, people see the locking mechanism on pocket knives as a plus but it seldom is a requirement. Nobody cares about pocket clips in Europe as far as I know and the corkscrew is widely used in picnics and backpacking trips. Both Americans and Europeans like one-hand opening, although I also think that Americans created it and Victorinox adapted their product line to suit its most important market. All in All, you can't go wrong with a Victorinox knife.
Americans just don't drink much wine, in comparison to beer. I used the corkscrew on my Victorinox Compact for the first time in years last week. My wife couldn't find the kitchen corkscrew. I am completely indifferent about pocket clips. There is a growing trend in America to have technology do everything rather than take the effort to sweat the details and do it right. Electronic pressure sensors in tires rather than checking them by hand with a gauge is a good example. A lock blade is there to protect sloppy people from cutting themselves, it's a nice safety feature, but I can work carefully even when I don't have to. One handed opening can be a actual life saver when you really only have the use of one hand, otherwise it's just a perk that saves time.
For years, my EDC knife has been the Victorinox Forester, which is basicly the same as the Trekker, but has a corkscrew instead of the crosstip screwdriver. Although I keep trying several Coldsteel and Real Steel folders, I end up with the Victorinox every time, since it is so practical. And it's easy to resharpen and not even expensive. I can recommend these types of Victorinox knives to everybody^^
The driver on the can opener works great on a #2 phillips as well.
I have the serrated version. These are very good quality knives. The Victorinox style can openers are one of these best if not the best. I own multiple Victorinox knives and watches. Just good quality all around.
I carry this exact knife in my work jacket , I use it everywhere on the farm . The screw drivers are always in use .
My EDC work knife is a surplus German Army knife. Four differences aside, it's identical. The final 2/3rds of the blade is serrated, the scales are olive drab with a German Army insignia, it has no tooth pick or tweezers.
It's works great, emphasis on work, I use it constantly. It's everything Victorinox is known for, reliable, versatile, and well designed. The bottle opener/flat blade is really good for prying. It's has far more leverage than those mini pry bars every one loves to EDC. (Those things were only good for breaking into doll houses anyways.) The one handed opening is silky smooth. The awl works really well with the Phillips screwdriver setting up a smooth surface for a new screw. If you really need to pierce something use the awl, that's what it's for. If you need to pierce somebody the blade and adrenaline will do the job. The locks hold tight and release easy. I could could buy aftermarket scales or modify the existing ones to add a toothpick and tweezers, but I choose to keep it stock. I find that Uncle Bills Silver Grippers work better for me and I can whittle my own tooth pick. Having too many tools in one item get's in the way. If I want more or different tools I'll carry another knife or a multitool. (A Victorinox Compact gives me a non serrated blade, scissors, a hook, a cork screw, and a jewelers screw driver.) I don't care for a clip. There are people who make them for Victorinox knives, if you want to go that way. I find it carries just fine in a pouch horizontal on my belt. I bought mine off Ebay unboxed with no obvious signs of wear or use other than a lack of shine on the scales. I consider the $30 money well spent.
Victorinox makes a similar knife under contract for the US military. The scales are different and all exposed metal is matte black. Countless military contracts done over decades are a testament to Victorinox's reliability and utility.
It's refreshing to see a knife like this being reviewed on TH-cam instead of the ubiquitous "survival" knives & premium expensive choices. Very good general use full size SAK. At the risk of being "that guy"; you forgot to mention the wire stripper on the large flat head screw driver/bottle opener. That is also not an awl. Victorinox refers to it as a reamer. Their awl on their knives has a hole in it to accommodate a waxed thread or other relatively narrow gauge cordage for stitching. Cheers.
Thanks for this info.
Dude, you are so "that guy", wear it with pride. You got me too. I mistook the reamer for a Awl. Ha! I get you right back! The tool that opens bottles and strips wire is considered a prybar according to Victorinox. So we are both "That Guy". Is this going to be like Highlander, where "there can be only one"? Must we battle to the death with our Victorinox's? Perhaps we can just form a club "Those Guys". We can hang out, drink coffee and beer and talk about EDC and stuff. "What it got in it's pockets, precious?"
Cheers, Salud & Prost
@@ScorpionRegent Yes, another man with the "sickness". Perhaps we can go for coffee or beers after our therapy sessions discussing why owning so many knives is not a problem but rather many solutions to said problems.
@@Imightberiding I am in recovery. I have what I have, but I don't buy anything unless I actively need it to earn money. Just because I like something doesn't mean I have to posses it. There are some people out there that are really into gun control. They see a gun and they are just compelled to control it, personally. I realized that having a Batman tool belt wouldn't make me Batman, (theoretically speaking of course). I place more importance on skills and knowledge than things these days. Now days I collect knots, in muscle memory. It helps me travel light, I just need a single rope.
Get rid of the toothpick and replace it with a Tortoisegear ferro rod. The knife will then give you cutting and backup combustion capability. Did it on my Ranger 78 and it works great. The little ferro rod, using the spine of the saw, throws plenty of spark for ignition. You can carve a toothpick if you need one.
@@LubberKing I've stared many fires w the Tortoisegear ferro rod, it works fine. It's just a backup which I'd rather have and know works, than a toothpick which I can easily make in a minute or less. If you're caught wo a ferro rod, matches or a lighter and need fire, good luck.
That's a well made well designed knife. I can't believe I don't have one already, and for $50, you can't go wrong. Thanks for showing it.
Glad to showcase it - great knife!
.... for a great pocket clip for the 91mm and the larger SAK (it will work on the smaller versions as well) buy the NanoClip by Key|Smart. I use the small Victorinox lanyard on the NanoClip to pull out of the pocket.
Almost everyone doesn’t acknowledge or know, that the can opener isn’t just a small straight screw driver. It works for Philips too. I’ve actually had more use for it being a Philips driver than the actual 3d Philips driver on other victorinoxs. Try it out. Won’t be disappointed
I have been carrying this one for about 6 months on my camping trips and the only thing I found myself wishing it had was a lock on the saw. The saw blade has a nice sharp spine that will strike a ferro rod, but with no lock it collapses easy with pressure. If it had that it would be perfect, in my opinion. Great review.
Some1 mentioned that u can just put a piece of wood between the body and the saw as you close it. That way it locks up and you can strike the ferro rod with it.
I have this knife with the serated edge. It really doesn't act like a aerated edge when you use the knife. I chose to switch out the toothpick with the Firefly fire steel. I do wish that it had a belt clip. The saw is VERY aggressive no complaints here. Fantastic knife.
I'm right with you on the blade. My German Army knife has the serrated blade and no toothpick or tweezers. I thought about modifying my scales and getting a Firefly & tweezers. I decided that somethings shouldn't be done with compromise tools. I carry Uncle Bill's Silver Gripper tweezers, far superior to Victorinox tweezers. I also carry a full sized fire steel. I got caught unprepared in freezing rain once. It is fact that the more you need a fire the harder it is to make. Manipulating a miniature fire starter with shaking hands is not a reliable way to make a fire. If you want to have a Firefly as a back up then more power to you. My back up is a Bic lighter. You can add an after market clip if you are willing to modify. I carry mine in pouch and I can quick deploy with my lanyard. I never had any problems and because it's covered it stays cleaner, get's less wear and I don't suffer from pocket crunch.
Great Knife!!! I like that it doesn't have a pocket clip. I carry mine with a TEC Accessories P-7 suspension clip. Stealthily as it hangs completely in pocket and only a tiny part of the P-7 clip is clipped to the top of the pants pocket. I also run a Pioneer Alox with a TEC Accessories P-7 suspension clip with dress pants.
I have the version of the Trekker that does not have a one-hand opening blade. My (workday) pocket EDC currently rotates between a Spyderco Resilience and a D2 RAT1. However, I keep the Trekker in my EDC bag in case I forget to put one of the aforementioned knives in my pocket before I go out the door in the morning. In case of such a brainfart, it goes into my pocket as my pocket EDC for the day. Ironically, I bought mine at Smoky Mountain Knife Works (I live in TN, just about an hour away from SMKW.) I like going there when I want an SAK because they have a section dedicated to Victorinox - basically a case mounted to a wall that takes up much of the wall as well as a few, free standing display cases. It is amazing to see all the different models of SAK that Victorinox makes.
If you use the can opener going away from you, counter clockwise, it works better on a SAK (Swiss Army Knife). On a leatherman you go clockwise.
I have a Trekker with a partially (60%ish) serrated version. One time, on a Boy Scout trip, my friend was trying to make a fork out of a stick. So, he was using the saw to make the prongs. While doing this, he was sawing towards himself, like an idiot, and cut himself. With a quick slice he gave himself a 1/4-1/2 centimeter deep cut. This is also the friend who licked his leathermans blade and cut his lip. I love this knife and have had it for more than a year and am yet to see rust or need to sharpen it.
Isaac Lopez I have the 60/40 serrated mode. And yes, I’ve cut myself with the saw too out of pure carelessness. Love it.
I have this knife as a birthday gift and a downside you didn't mention is the liner lock is backwards. So you have to switch it to your left hand to unlock it. The liner must be pressed towards you instead of away from you to unlock it. Anyone else notice this? Is this true if all Trekkers? Or did my friend accidentally buy me a lefthanded model?
Nope, it's true. Weird design in my opinion. Same goes for the Forester
I have that knife and love it. Have had it for close to 10 years and although I hate it as an EDC as it is heavy (I use a mini griptilian as my EDC), I can't say enough good things about it. It really is all you need without having an overly bulky knife or multitool. It is what I keep on me when doing household maintenance and whatnot. That blade is insanely sharp and can be made so sharp that you can cut the curve of folded receipt paper. I use it to cut up cardboard more often than my olfa knives.
The tip of the knife not being a point is pretty much a non issue where it is not a knife to use to defend yourself, although I would NOT want to get slashed by that blade after it is fully sharpened!
Completely agree. That is why I have an EDC bag that has a multitool in it and a few other things such as advil, aleve, Robax, bandaids, backup power pack, pens, gum, dedicated flashlight and extra batteries, nail clippers and several other things that I am sure I am forgetting.
I work in an office so it is easier to just carry this all in a good bag and then just EDC my minigrip in my pocket.
i EDC a Victorinox Hercules. has everything i need
Too huge
I go to SMKW all the time. It's only about 45 mins from me. When I'm in Pigeon Forge I always go there and BUDs. Two best stores around.
I've had one for two years. It's the least I take into the woods with me. I'll add to it for longer outings, Kershaw camp 10 for example, or maybe a Mora black. The point is, I always have at least my Trekker whenever I go in nature now.
I got one of these mainly for the one handed opening blade that locks and the Phillips head driver, but the other tools are great to have
the prybar creeps up you.
Great video. The trekker is my go to hiking pocket knife, and I find it great for fire prep and shelter building.
What is interesting and makes the model attractive that the proverbial Swiss Army knife is pocket knife, but this takes it into the same arena as a folding knife with a longer handle. I like small knives, but am better with a handle I can grip with four fingers. It looks plain and non-threatening, but useful and like one of those things you come to love using.
Like most people you do not know what thar last tool is for. That tool that you put on a piece of wood or a branch is actually a needle (large, big, thick needle) and it used to be used to sew sacks. 😉
Been wanting this exact knife for the exact same reasons. Perfect tools for my uses as my edc in the woods. Thanks for reaffirming my decision! Blessings man!
I consider this as the safest outdoor knife from Victorinox ..I nicked my finger when I handled my Leatherman Wave + the first time ..Nice Video by you ...Please add the description of the wristwatch which you are wearing ..Thankx
One of my favorite camping knives. I back it up with lightweight non-knife multi-tool like a Leatherman Style PS
you can pierce with the Awl
I had to drop the point a bit to get a sharp tip/point for scribing cuts.... great knife.
Here here on the wire stripper, the back of the saw works as an excellent (one of the best) ferro rod striker I have ever used. The tweezers come in handy when you’re in tick infested woods.
Yes to ticks - glad to have tweezers!
What holding method do you use to use the back of the saw as a striker? I'm wondering, since it doesn't have a locking mechanism and you'd be holding it backwards. Just ordered a Forester M grip with similar features (the corkscrew in place of screwdriver, and no tweezers unfortunately)
@@PJ-mj1hy the easiest way I can explain is go to the video from tortoise gear on how to use the Firefly ferro rod. He has a great method there and that is how I strike all my ferro rods now. Teeth down on the material your trying to ignite, and run the ferro rod on the spine.
Good looking blade. I was admiring it at the Victorianox Store in the mall of America.
I hate that store... just because I always come from the airport on a connection and can’t buy anything lol
I have this knife. But I currently carry a Camper as EDC. Same tools plus a secondary blade in a smaller package that fits in my pocket better. Downside is that I have no use for the corkscrew. I want to get the Hiker for the Phillips screwdriver.
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The can opener can already work as a 2D Phillips screwdriver on every SAK, included the Waiter (it mount a different shape but works also as 2D Phillips and can opener as well)
The corkscrew is my most used tool in the kitchen because I don't even have neither want to buy a proper wine bottle opener and I always use that of my camper SAK.
I've been looking at this knife and I'm going to buy one soon.
You missed the wire stripper under the bottle opener
Hey tim,they have a pocket clip on amazon for these if you don't like the sheaths for deep pocket carry an also I saw aaron from Gideon tactical use paracord on his run through his belt loop for Pocket carry,just different carry options, I love all there ranger grip an hunter xt models, great knives an also the rescue too,a bit pricey but wort it if you use it a time or two an also you can replace your blades also on the rescue tool.
I'm using the huntsman right now I ordered the outrider bigger very good knives the saw makes a great scraper for the ferro rod
Have the Trekker, all good except the Philips screwdriver, no reach, needs to be at the end like the screw driver. Like to change the saw which I don't need for a Philips but a wish. Good revue. Cheers.
Say Heah Tim, Yeah it's similar to my Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger 78. But I got the Bokor Tec-Tool 2.8 because I like using the Corkscrew to untangle paracord. It also has a small pair of pliers I pull my shorties out of my Custom Cigar Mouthpiece when I bring one. Yeah a Custom world renowned pipe and wood carver made mine Steve I forgot his last name off hand.,,. p
Superb quality
Great video and knife! I ship at SMKW every time I got to Pigeon Forge
Thanks for checking out the video.
partial to the farmer myself for edc
I liked the knife but the one thing that bugged me about it is the lock release for the blade was for left handed users, I'm right handed. Just seemed to slow down my work using it. My son is left handed and I gave it to him, he loved it and its his edc knife.
Prepare Learn Survive! I have this knife and I’m left handed. I never noticed that it was left handed. That explains why I like using it so much. Thanks for bringing that up.
Spend 2 dollars more and get yourself the Rangergrip78. It's made for right handed people like us! Lol
I removed the lock and found it to be much more useful that way. I carry and use this knife daily.
Hmmm I am right handed as well and if I turn the belly of the knife towards me I use my right thumb to push left to right I don't understand why so many have a problem just saying , peace!!!
Lee Barker....its not really a problem but more of a preference in where the positioning of the blade is on the tool. At 0:11 you see Tim opened it with his right hand so it's clearly not a problem just preference.
This knife looks the the victorinox soldier just in black. Still awesome thought. Thanks for sharing
Great review as always Tim! I like a folder as a back up when I'm in the woods. I like the Trekker as an edc option
I have one and its just to cumbersome. A little Hiker has the same tools and much smaller.
Why is there no love for the Victorinox Centurion? It's the best EDC pocket knife ever. The Kephart pattern blade is great, the lock is wonderful since I'm a lefty and the robust but simple profile is very ergonomic. Think of a more masculine version of the Tinker and you've got this knife. Lol
The Centurion is this minus the saw, if you add a metal saw and file it becomes the Locksmith. What I would take on a trip around the world.
yes it is the best edc i have used EVER!!!and i have alot of benchmades,spyderco,zt and the 30 dollar sak has ben the best.
I own 2 of these knives. They are in my main backpack that I use for camping, and a daypack for day hikes. Once I ground off those useless*#$!&@+/ serrations, I found the knives to be excellent tools.
I've had that very same cranberry relish, and it's a great CBR. It's been a go to for my family for years now. I've been looking into some of the more expensive CBRs , and their nice with all their chopped nuts and citrus zests, but I can't really make the leap from our fave to a more expensive type of CBR, not at those prices!
Don't even bother with the foriegn CBRs, Chin-berry sauce is what I call that junk! Nope, I'll just keep to my old fashioned American made CBR, and I'll be just fine. At least I'll know what kinda CBR I got when the SHTF!
Really the only knife you need if you spend time outdoors.
Great Vid & Review ! I Have The Older WENGER with the Sliding Lock Release on the Handle It Gets Paired with a LEATHERMAN .
What sucks is that the one handed Trekker in non-serrated blade, was discontinued... :-(
ben carrying the single blade version every day for 5 years now, fantastic quality.and i got from smkw,ps mine has a pocket clip ;-)
Really nice video. I've wanted a one handed trekker for quite some time.This video just reaffirmed that.
I have so much respect for sharpness of Victorinox knives. Every time I was not being serious and/or concentrated when working with them, I cut my self. Be very careful with it.
Wonderful Swiss machine.
Excelente revisión amigo. Yo tambien Tengo la Trekker pero con el filo dentado.
Thanks for a great video, I was really thinking the Trekker was the right knife for me (the blade the phillips and the saw). But really do I use the saw all that much, do I want to trade it off to buy a lighter knife. YES I DO, thanks you helped me make the right choice for me. the Victorinox adventure is the right knife for me, I just bought it cant wait. Lightes tool possible for my (MAIN) usage.
When you are using the saw does the finger hole on the blade get in the way? It looks like it would be pressing into your hand if you have a tight grip.
Never a problem for me, but I have hands that only fit in XL gloves.
do they not make them flat edge anymore?? I DO NOT want it serrated at all!!
I need to check this one out and the Hunter. Getting ready to pop for an EDC knife or a multi tool. This could do both.
I've got a review of the Hunter Pro coming in a few weeks. REALLY solid knife - it can hang with my Benchmade Crooked River.
I prefer the ranger hunter. It's got a wine opener.
You sold me, thank you!
I can't find the straight edge any more, only serrated.
I have had a Trekker for a while now and knife has developed a wiggle in locked position. Not enough to not recommend it to others, just would like to see Victorinox give better lockup with less play.
In what direction? Up and down or side to side ?
@@Bolfiik side to side
Wish it had sciscors.
I love mine, carry it everyday!
I prefer the rangergrip 58 but this is nice too
Good review
I have an old Wenger and is very similar
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NiteIze hip clip works great on these for a pocket clip
Cool - I'll check it out.
also check the swiss bianco pocket clip for victorinox knives.
Wich is better trekker or ranger grip 78 ?
How would you say this compares to the rangergrip78? I think for less than 2 dollars more the rangergrip78 having the emblem lock for the blade instead of liner lock would be a better purchase
I have a Skipper with a emblem lock and a German Army knife with a liner lock. I like the liner lock better. I don't expect the emblem lock to fail, but it has more moving parts and one of them is plastic. That does make it more prone to failure. The liner lock is just a simple steel spring. Some people are worried about the safety releasing a liner lock. I have not had a problem yet, even closing it one handed. I don't like getting hurt so I practiced doing it right carefully. I can do it now with my eyes closed because it is locked into muscle memory. If $2 buys you happiness, go for it.
This seems to be the same knife, I got as a german soldier...
Miroslaw Kowalski the one handed Trekker, German Soldiers Knife, and Swiss Soldiers Knife are the same knife except for the scales.
You didnt get a stonewash knife? Were you allowed to carry your own too? Im joining the dutch army soon hopefully.
I may be mistaken, but I think the German Army comes with a serrated blade only. Not a fan of that.
I have the Rucksack, which is the same except a corkscrew in place of the screwdriver, no one-handed opening, and a slide lock on the side.
My wife is buying me a a Trekker for Christmas this year, because I love the Ruck so much, and this one addresses my only complaints.
standard issue for the Singapore Armed Forces too
Really enjoyed that, cheers.
Matt Ashe thanks Matt
Tim does your main blade have slight up and down play?
Mine does not - but if yours does I would contact Victorinox.
Junkyard fox loves this knife
Which is better between this and the Leatherman signal?
Depends on what your needs are. I like Leatherman because of the pliers.
Blade from Victorinox is by far much better
I have 5 of them in my kits.😛 great 👍 knife 🔪 thanks
anyone else had a problem finding a NS version?
At 3:48 Gideon’s tactical
I wish that blade had a little bit more belly.
mountainhobo check out wenger. Even though they are out of business, victorinox owns wenger. Look at some second hand stores and you might find the original wenger knives. Anyways my point is wengers knives have more of a belly. Hope this helps! :)
As much as I would love this knife, I see my victorinox purchases as a chance to get a non-locking knife (legal purposes, and they scare my parents less than my other knives). I agree that this is a great knife overall
P.S.: I think that there is a version of this that doesn't have a locking blade
I don't know where you live, if a lock blade knife is illegal there I guess that is the law. I understand that a big knife is more intimidating than a small knife. What I don't get is how a safety mechanism that won't allow the blade to fold accidentally and cause harm is scary. By its very design a lock blade knife, used properly, is safer than a knife of the same size without a lock. Do your parents suffer from some sort of phobia? By that logic a gun without a safety be less scary than one than has one. What else are your parents scared of, people without clown make up?
@@ScorpionRegent I mean my mother grew up in a rough neighborhood that involved a lot of people being killed by big knives so I guess being afraid of a knife is kind of reasonable...
Also it's a joke my dude. I am the "designated cutter" and the "knife guy" in my family, so believe it or not, I get to use my knives in the house, and some of them LOCK! *Gasp*
My primary point in that comment was: I don't want my Victorinox to lock, because that's my preference. Is it an asshole move to cut off an entire product line because of a feature I don't want? Sure.
But there's no reason to insult my parents, I love them very much. I hope you love yours just as much
@@MrSATism I'm sorry if what I said seemed like I thought less of your parents. I just misunderstood the situation. Your parents fear knives, that I can understand. Ok, well now that we have that sorted out. There are plenty of knives in the world that do not lock: Kukris, tanto's, perangs, machetes, cutlasses, daggers, ...., but seriously. Forgive my attempt at heavy handed humor.
You will find a knife that works for you and that's the important thing. Most Victorinox knives do not lock so no worries about having no options. You made a choice, that is your prerogative. Who am I to tell some one else what makes them happy? So long as they are rational with their knives.
@@MrSATism I too am curious where you live that a locking blade under 3.5" is illegal? Chicago? Because locking blades like this are NOT considered switch blades. Are you living outside the States? Just curious.
@@PJ-mj1hy I'm Israeli, and although I live in the States, I do eventually plan on returning home. Our culture isn't as knife-friendly as America
Easy any quick to put a clip on a trekker,send your trekker and I'll do it for free lol,thanx good stuff as always.
Do you want to sell this knife by any chance
Not to burst your bubble but that's also exactly the "soldier knife"issued to the Swiss Danish German and now U.S. army lolol
@Carl. B aye it's optional to being partially serrated or non serrated. Outside of that it is the soldier 08 design in every way but scales.
@Carl. B they are expanding the trekker line, they got some emergency tool on that frame and a blue fishermen one.. so maybe if ya ask em nicely hehe
Tim I love your vids. But not your sawing method. if you had been cutting a two-by-four proppin g it on something like that with a power saw It would have jumped out of your hands. You supposed to Anchor what you're trying to keep and let what you're trying to saw off fall free. you had to keep repositioning it cuz you were pinching the blade as you were cutting through. And it gets worse as you go. Next time put the branch on the Rock and kneel on it letting what your cutting off hang off just past where you want to make your cut.
Thanks for the insights, Joseph. I appreciate that.
I cant believe theres no belt clip...
The knife looks like a spyderco stretch.
Jameson Cross - This knife, while opening with one hand, is not as easy or quick opening as a Spyderco. My "always carry" blade is Spyderco's Endura (4" part serrated blade - carried one prob 25 or 30 years, and miss the steel pocket clip), and I have a couple of Victorinox I routinely carry. This reviewed knife is one. Good blades all. Also look at the Wenger Ranger series: larger, heavier, about same tool compliment.
He forgot to mention the wire strippers
Trekker = Trailmaster ?
Luciano Da Ros yes.
You sir look like mcjuggernuggets
I do not like the blunt tip , made for the illusion of safety and the now stupid knife Laws in England and other countries .
Sloppy wood skills.