Thinking about a hunter

[jec88]

Would like some opinions on a Hunter for EDC. Not worried about the size of it, I go back and fourth between carrying my Champion Plus or a Buck Vantage. The only problem I have with my Champion plus, is that I would prefer a larger locking main blade in the event that I would ever need it for self defense.
Things I like about the hunter, its red. I prefer the traditional red and it helps me not to lose it if I lay it down in the woods gutting a deer. I also like the corkscrew for the same reason. When I was a kid, it just looked cool even though I never hardly use one. I also use the saw if I'm in a deer stand and have a limb in the way and I also use the toothpick and tweezers quite a bit. Main thing I think I would miss would be the lack of a phillips screwdriver.
I guess my main questions are how good would the locking blade be for self defense and how long is the main blade? Is it one-hand? I'd prefer one hand, but as long as I could open the main blade without long fingernails in an emergency would do.

Probably, for me, my perfect Sak would be a OHT-non serrated, if only it had red scales.

Thanks for any suggestions and thoughts on the Hunter.

 

[comis]

There is actually a version of SAK "hunter" that has OHO:

Hunter XT-CS
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Hunter+XT-CS

The tools might be different, but the upside is it might provide a little better grip than a regular 111mm SAK

The locking mechanism is a liner lock, so it is sturdy but might not be enough good for 'defense' purposes.

Personally I am not in military nor did I ever have to use a knife to hurt others, but I did have opportunities to have self defense training with many of those who did in the past, knife fight is complicated and unless a person have complete mastery of the tool(that also includes disarming/moving with it/where to slash/stab/knife vs knife/weapon retention, etc), it might be wise to reconsider employing it unless it is absolutely life-threatening.

 

[jec88]

There is actually a version of SAK "hunter" that has OHO:

Hunter XT-CS
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Hunter+XT-CS

The tools might be different, but the upside is it might provide a little better grip than a regular 111mm SAK

The locking mechanism is a liner lock, so it is sturdy but might not be enough good for 'defense' purposes.

Personally I am not in military nor did I ever have to use a knife to hurt others, but I did have opportunities to have self defense training with many of those who did in the past, knife fight is complicated and unless a person have complete mastery of the tool(that also includes disarming/moving with it/where to slash/stab/knife vs knife/weapon retention, etc), it might be wise to reconsider employing it unless it is absolutely life-threatening.

Thanks, not hoping to ever use it for a knife fight. I'm just the first one in to work in the mornings and opening up a building alone, I feel safer with something a little bigger than a non-locking folder and also out in the woods. I've never had to use one for self defense, but you never know.

 

[comis]

For sure I think it should be a great tool in woods.

In terms of defense/security, I think any knife carrying person will consider their tool as a last ditch effort especially if it is life-threatening. You probably had thought of that, but I oftentimes remind myself to beware of the false sense of security, and really reserve it as last resort--I could survive a bruised ego and face, but fighting with knife(knives) might escalate the conflict to a whole new level, and the consequence could either be life-threatening or regretful. Good surrounding awareness and planning is always the best first line of defense.:thumbup:

Good luck with the new knife!

 

[Frisky]

Forget the Hunter. You can pick up the Hunter XT in orange for $35 shipped on ebay. Just have to watch the prices. It's a great knife for the deer woods! I pair mine with a Buck Vanguard. My primary use for the SAK is the saw to, like you, clear my shooting lanes, as I hunt on the ground with a recurve, and use of the the gutting blade. It comes with a nice pouch sheath.

Joe