User comparison: Vic "Centurion" vs. Vic "Adventurer"

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Hi!

I'm considering one of these. I know the tools I'm looking for. However, the main comparison is on the respective locking mechanisms. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks and safe cuttin'!
 
I got the centurion and highly recomend it! it very2 comfortable to use and hold, the lock is superb and fail safe... and the lock on the screwdriver and bottle opener is very helpful to make it a sturdy tool, also worls a light prybar... the blade shape is perfect and overall shape is slim for pocket carry.

the only 111mm i got with slide lock is on my outrider... to be honest i havent work hard on it, but so far it works perfectly... i prefer the liner lock though...

goodluck on your purchase!
 
I've got a Centurion, the Dutch army version of it. It's a great knife and the liner lock that locks the main blade and bottle opener / large screw driver looks and feels very solid. Although I don't own an Adventurer, I've got a few models with the slide lock. I think the slide lock works well, it never failed on me yet, but it works only on the main blade.

I'd choose the Centurion, because of the locking large screw driver. The large screw driver is also a bit bigger than on the models with a slide lock.
 
I prefer the Adventurer. Lockup is solid with no slop, unlike the liner lock on the new soldier model I also have. However, I believe the liner lock is stronger, as I recall reading that the slide lock is basically a stop or wedge for a slip-joint. Don't quote me on that. If you are looking for lock strength and won't mind some play, the Centurion fits the bill. Otherwise, the Adventurer should provide no little or no play, but don't expect a lot of lock strength from it. I like the look of the adventurer's lock and how it's neatly out of the way.
EDIT: Here's a dissection of the slide lock. A steel pin blocks the backspring through a cutout or channel in the backspring (I think). The pin is under spring tension and guided by channels in the liners.
 
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Good morning!

Thanks for the feedback. I'm a righty, so any problems with the liner lock being non-conventional regarding the direction of the lock being engaged/disengaged? Watched some reviews yesterday on YouTube and one reviewer said it's different than traditional liner-locks...

Appreciate the fact that the screwdriver/can opener locks on the "Centurion". Last week, I pinched my thumb multiple times on a task while using my Vic "Camper" model screwdriver... annoying to say the least.
 
The Victorinox liner lock must be unlocked from left to right. Many other liner locks must be unlocked from right to left and a right handed person can then unlock and close such a knife with one hand. I usually close my Centurion with two hands, but for me that's okay.
 
I've had both and the Centurion lock unlocked on me once. One reason I've never liked liner locks especially when the locking tab is protruding like it does on the Vic. The Adventurer is lighter for pocket carry, the lock is more positive and it's swiss army red.
 
Harayasu said:
The Victorinox liner lock must be unlocked from left to right. Many other liner locks must be unlocked from right to left and a right handed person can then unlock and close such a knife with one hand. I usually close my Centurion with two hands, but for me that's okay.
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It can unlocked and closed with one hand if you press against the liner lock with your right index finger, then push the blade forward with your thumb.
 
I prefer the slide lock, even as a lefty BUT the locking screwdriver has almost convinced me to try one of Vics liner locks. In general I don't like liner locks so have avoided Vics as well.
 
Thanks everyone for the feedback!

Too bad Vic doesn't take custom orders. How neat would it be to select the tools you want/use most and avoid all the other dead pocket-weight?! :)
 
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