Swiss Army Knives, Wenger v Victorinox, what is the story?

Running Dog; I believe you are referring to a gut hook, used for cleaning birds and other small animals. Walt
 
In my Victorinox pamphlet there are little pictures demonstrating what each tool can be used for. The hook is shown holding a parcel wrapped with string and also pulling a button through the hole. I've never used mine.

Frank
 
And I'm sure I'll never use mine, thanks.
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Running Dog

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I notice that alot of folks don't like the red scales. I like them just fine since it makes it easy to find the knife if you drop it (I once dropped a green knife in the woods and had to search for about 15 minutes before i found it, now I prefer white, yellow or red scales).
If the SAKs have a thumb-stud or thumb-hole for 1-hand-opening on the main blade they would be nearly perfect.
 
Although I mentioned earlier I generally prefer Victorinox, during the week I picked up a couple of Wengers, one is called the Traveler, the other is the Cascade (with locking blade). Both are typical, medium-sized SAKs.

Now that I own some regular-sized, I make this comparison of this sized knives:
The Wengers in closed position are not as long as Victorinox. Therefore, the similar tools are also a bit smaller. Although I like the positioning of Wenger's toothpick and tweezers better, I do not like Wenger's toothpick...it feels flimsy and cheap. On the liner next to my Wenger Traveler's main blade, the aluminum(?) scale moves a bit forward with the blade during closing, but snaps back into position when the blade snaps closed (is this by design??). Doesn't affect the knife, though.

The main blade of Victorinox is slightly slimmer. Both walk and talk, but Vic does so a bit stronger. The Wenger scissors are a great idea...the spring on the Victorinox's scissors seems a potential weak spot. But it's harder to use Wenger's scissors for certain very fine tasks, due to small serrations, and esp. because by design there is slight up/down movement of scissors when you use them.

The locking mech on the Wenger Cascade works well. I would prefer the unlocking lever were more recessed, as it sticks out from the handle a bit uncomfortably.

The red plastic handle scales of Wenger feels slightly thicker, it seems a bit more "rounded."

My fave is still Victorinox, but I now have more appreciation for Wenger brand now as well.
Jim
 
I don't really like Wengers. nothing against them, I'm sure I'd be fine if I had to use one, but I just prefer Victorinox. Maybe it's just because I have more experience with them, but comparing some of the tools on each, I like Victorinox.
 
I have a book by Wenger called "Fervour for knives" it was published to commemorate the company's anniversary. Speak about innovation, these guys are leading on the cutting edge by coming up with lazer pointers and flashlights on their knives. Their blades are pretty nippy too! Victorinox on the other hand, produces blades which are slightly larger with fine finish. Guess they are more aggressive now with the "cyber tool"
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Sam

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