Plain edged One Hand Trekker...

flyfishrman

flyfishrman

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I don't know about you guys, but I need one of these!! I know it's not in production now, but anyone with inside scoop about whether this will be offered? Victorinox made 10 prototypes based on an article I read in SOSAK, but no other word on when these might hit the street.
 
If this is so, I would probably contact them and see if they would replace the blade on mine with a plain edge and how much $$.$$
 
Hey Guys...

I think the serrations on the OHT blade tip was a Big mistake ...

I would absolutely be using mine more if it wasn't for those stupid serrations...and I've got 4 of the bloody things...

I've seen a few people who have ground them down, and they look pretty good...

ttyle

Eric
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Keep me in the loop. Those serrations work great on baling twine but suck for average use. I want a OH Locksmith!
 
I would also be interested if they brought it out with a plain blade. I just plain don't like serrations, although I know they have their uses.

Doc
 
Wenger is introducing a model very similar to the OHT with a plain blade, though the blade is slightly longer and IIRC it it is sans saw.
 
I have an article from SOSAK about removing them, I'll post it when I get home in the morning.
Normark, you wouldn't consider selling one of those OHT's, would you?
I really want a OH fireman, but both won't kill me.
 
Hey Guys...
Liam...

Yaa I think thats where I seen it as well...

Actually I can't get rid of any..
Two were gifts,, the other two I need for sheathing,, and one already has colapsed scales...

ttyle

Eric
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Man, I totally agree. I can't count the number of times I've ALMOST bought a OHT, but I never do, solely on account of the serrations.
 
I fully intended to grind the serration off my OHT when I got it. But I gave it a go anyway. After trying them, I've concluded the serrations just work. They aren't much more difficult to sharpen. The pattern and reverse combo edge make a lot of sense in use. I find myself wishing some of my other knives followed the same pattern.
 
What I really dont get is the OH fireman has an excellent belt cutter already, so the serrations on the main blade are completly redundant.
No worries Normark, I'm getting a fireman and grinding those serrations off as soon as I can.
I can see though they put them on the right spot on the blade.
 
I dont know, it would be kinda cool to have one with out them, but for me there great. I'm allways cutting card board, carpet, and many other hard substances, and of course the serrations work great. Right now I have my oh fireman in my psk, very agressive cutter.
 
Liam Ryan said:
What I really dont get is the OH fireman has an excellent belt cutter already, so the serrations on the main blade are completly redundant.
No worries Normark, I'm getting a fireman and grinding those serrations off as soon as I can.
I can see though they put them on the right spot on the blade.
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well, not completely, only because the belt cutter is just that, blunt tip so you can cut your self. The blade however doesn't have the blunt. I think the knife has them for what the name says, fireman, you want what ever you cutting, cut fast, which is what it excells at with a sharp tip, and forward serrations.
 
Hey Guys...

The problem with serrations on the tip...

Sure they are great for cuting rope, carboard ect,, however try doing to fine detailed carving with them, and they are just horrible...

Serrations belong at the back end of the blade, where you can get power cuts for rope and things like that..
You don't do power cutting with the tip of the blade...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Normark said:
Hey Guys...

The problem with serrations on the tip...

Sure they are great for cuting rope, carboard ect,, however try doing to fine detailed carving with them, and they are just horrible...

Serrations belong at the back end of the blade, where you can get power cuts for rope and things like that..
You don't do power cutting with the tip of the blade...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
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Well, thats what I was just thinking. I mean, I can understand why their on the fireman model. But it would have been nice to not have them on the OHT, I mean a straight blade would have been better for a trekking knife,.... right?
 
a friend of mine took off the serrations, with a belt sander....:o it was quick and easy.. just a few swipes and it was done...:thumbup: it came out perfect.... he does some beautiful mods on SAK's too....
 
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Not too bad, a lot pricier then the OHT though.
I'd like to get a closer look at that gut hook, I dont think it has serrations.
Now I have the opposite problem. I guess its easier to remove then add serrations..
 
Never picked up the Trekker due to the serrated blade. I have a Locksmith which I like, but it is heavy. Have a Parachutist which I bought specifically for the times when I want to cut cloth or rope with a serrated blade. I love these knives. Just recently bought a Adventurer which has less tools (kind of like 111mm Soldier Model) for more convenient pocket carry. The thicker ones work fine when I carry one in the nylon sheath pocket for my SOG Seal Pup Elite fixed blade. I like the combination.
 
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