Opinions on Wenger SAKs?

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James Y

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I'm pretty much a Victorinox SAK user, but am wondering about the quality of Wenger SAKs. Some features seem to have advantages, such as the locking main blade on regular-sized models, or the springless scissors. How do these hold up? How about the edge-holding compared to Vic?
I do own 2 Wengers, but old, tiny models, and on those I feel the comparable models I own from Vic seem slightly better quality, but have not owned a regular-sized model.
Jim
 
I own various models of both brands and I find the quality and craftmanship to be equal (both make excellent knives).
 
I've owned both and haven't noticed a quality difference. Some of the tool designs are different. For example the Victorinox can opener cuts on a short forward curve and has a small screwdriver tip on the same blade. The Wengers I used had a traditional single function hook opener that cuts backwards. I use the little screwdriver a lot on the Victorinox.

I used the Wengers because of the locking blade on medium sized models. When Victorinox came out with their longer locking folders I switched back to Victorinox.
 
Search this forum and you'll find a great deal of support for both models. Seems kind of like a Chevy vs. Ford deal. I've owned and enjoy both. I mean they are good knives, not great knives. I believe more of the attraction is the diversity of functions.

That and that cute red handle...

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Brandon

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I prefer the slightly larger size and the scissors on the Wenger Esquire better than the Victorinox Classic. The blades on the Wengers don't snap shut like on the Classics though.
 
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