A Quick review of the Wegner Junior

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The quick review of the Wegner Junior by Fred Perrin

I was quietly drinking some coffee in Nemo's place when he asked to work on the loose pivot.
I take my swisstool adaptater and disassembly the Wegner. I have trimmed the bushing screw

Ooooh surprise ! Little silicon rings flying everywhere!!!
(Two !!!)

I put all thing back (with the little rings) and the pivot was still loose !

I decided calmly but firmly to destroy that f*****ing little rings !

You know what? No more loose pivot. So I begin to really enjoy the little knife.
(Almost steal it to Nemo !)

The shape is confortable and the grip is made for your hand. I like its banana look !
For Ice Pick grip it's a Rolls Royce and the clip reinforce the grip.
(BTW the Ice Pick Grip is for very very rare and special occasions… like to destroy the cork of a wine bottle ;-) James Keating got a video about that occasions…;-) )

The blade is design for skinning and hunting chores but it can be easily used for many other jobs.
It's really thick until the tip so it's really solid for abuse.
Good points

The Steel Spacer ! (Georgous and confortable grip !)
Really easy opening, easy closing.
Lanyard Hole !!!


The sharp angle look like it was made especially for skinning, so we have worked on it.
We use a diamond stone to change it to lower its degree angles.

The ATS-34 is hard but still workable. Good edge holding !

The size of the Wegner Junior makes it easy to forget and the clip is on the right place.

It's a hunting knife but I feel also as a fighting folder. It's look like the Rekat Hobbit Folder . I got the same feeling when I manipulate it.

You see a good utility knife can be also an excellent "tactical" weapon.
Rare are the "tactical" gizmos good as a hunting tool like the Wegner !

Conclusion.
Small, Strong, Addictable !
Period.
Fred and Nemo

P.S.:Please Sal stop to do all these great knives because we allways feel obliged to shift from one to another…



[This message has been edited by Nemo (edited 11 May 1999).]
 
Fred and JM,

Hey, I have an idea, you guys pay for my return trip, and I'll bring another one with me!!!!
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JM, I'm so glad you enjoyed my little gift.
Don't let Fred steal it from you, tell him he has to be content with the REKAT for now!

Fred, I hope to see you again in Atlanta next month.

Au revoir,

Blues

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Live Free or Die






 
I've had my W.jr for about a month now. For me to compare it to other knives is out of the question because it's the first folder I've owned. I did the entire purchase process over the net. I started from scratch with zip for pre-conceptions. The forums are fantastic when you think about it. One can educate one's self regarding a formerly unknown product, then shop and eventually make an informed purchase without ever having actually seen the item. I began by looking at the BM 812, I looked at the MOD stuff, min-SOCOMs, and so on. If there are any I didn't consider it can't be very many. I would read the threads and track down the knives they described through the on-line-outlets. Because I travel a lot I eventually settle on a blade at or less than 3". I wanted ATS-34, that sounded about right - though I realize there are lots of choices especially with Spyderco. And, even though I was initally attracted to those really nifty aggressive looking knives I ultimately decided that little less drama was tantamount to a little more prudence. After all, within limits, a sharpened piece of steel, attached firmly to handle is capable of cutting and doing damage if need be, regardless of how "wicked" or unassuming it looks. Cutting is cutting - ask any recipient. I decided on the W. jr. because everything I read indicated the knife was very solid and reliable, and its appearance is more boy scout than Seal team. The knife is indeed solid - like a rock. There is no flex or give anywere. The action is smooth as glass. I've sliced up a small mt. of heavy carboard boxes into strips. I've cut cable ties, stabbed slits into corregated plastic signs, carved apples, hard boiled eggs, my thumb, cut shrink wrap, fabric, plastic jugs, rope, and nylon webbing. The knife feels so sound I have no hesitation applying as much cutting pressure as is required at any angle. I finally handled a BM 812 this last weekend. It's a wonderful looking knife, a little bit longer blade and has completely different feel. It looks pretty dramatic compared to the jr. It did not feel quite as solid but then they're made for different things - and I didn't try cutting anything with it. The jr.'s blade is thicker and a little shorter which I think adds to its solid feel. If you want an efficient, compact, functional, knife that is absolutely strong, is graceful, and fits well in your hand, based on my experience I would recommend this to anyone. It makes me think of a Mercedes. Strong, elegant, smooth, perfectly finished and asolutely does what it is intended to do, every time. It's a great buy.

Jack
 
Any of you ever carry the full size Wegner? It's been my favorite carry folder for over a year now.
 
Hello Brian,

No I think the full size should a excellent knife also, but I haven't try it yet.

Cheers,
JM
 
Not the first and probably won' t be the last time I' ll say it but the Wegner full size is my favorite all around liner lock folder. Sharp, strong, ergonomic and that unmistakable "ker- chunk" opening sound!

L8r,
Nakano

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"To earn a million is easy, a real friend is not."
 
re: Wegner full size. The best deal I was able to find was at Top of Texas knives. They sold me one for $80 plus shipping. They had them in stock. It is looking great and working great. It feels so nice in your hand. And those razor sharp serrations will make short work of just about anything. I'm looking forward to dressing turkeys with it this fall (domestic, I raise 10 or so a year for the family).

[This message has been edited by tulsamal (edited 14 May 1999).]
 
Frank at little river was selling them
for 59 I got a couple very solid and rugged
hole was to small for me though so I traded
them away but other than hole it was a great
hardcore folder.......
Drop Fran a line see if he still has them at
that price http://www.littleriver.datasys.net/

MY 2 cents MURRAY

 
Relly,

I think this Stainless Spacer is creating that solid feel and the confortable grip.

The Spydi hole is perharps small but it "bits" the thumb and deployment even with gloves is really easy.


Cheers,
JM
 
One thing I can say about the full size Wegner is this knife just begs to be used. I was suprised at how easily the plain edge cuts tie-wraps.
 
BTW,

SPyderco insisted to exchange my loose pivot Wegner against a brend new one.
I received it yesterday.
Solid as a rock, no play and the liner right at the right place.

Spyderco Customer Service is great (even when no one is watching !)
I wanted to mention it and thanks them again especially Joyce Laituri !

Thanks,
JM
 
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