vic lockblade saks

Well, there are 2 kinds of locking Vic sak's. Some, like the Trekker, have a liner lock, how it compares with other liner locks I cant say, I dont own one. (or any liner lock knives now that I think of it).

The other models use a unique locking mechanism, there's a little spring loaded sliding button switch that moves a little bar which locks the tension bar. There's a tiny bit of play when you push on the spine, but other than that it seems quite solid.
 
I have the Vic German Army OHT. A very good knife. My brother the Wenger Alinghi which is very cool and solid. I keep it is in my PSK. It is for the sailor, if it is representative of Wenger OHT style knives, it is very impressive. He races a J-29 sailboat and it gets had use.

tjg
 
I have a 111mm Outrider that makes for a good hiking and camping knife; it is basically a Huntsman on steroids. The implements are the same as on the slipjoint models, but with a larger/longer knife and saw. The locking mechanism is the type with the sliding button on the side. I have never really stressed it, but it seems solid in spite of the slight up and down play mentioned above. I would be comfortable with this as my only knife in the woods. If you are into SAKs at all, you should get yourself a 111m locker. They are a lot of bang for the buck, like all SAKs.
 
I have the one-handed Vic Trekker and find the blade to be to long and thin for my liking. It seems to have wiggle. I never really liked it much, though I really like my Vic Climber.

Just my opinion.
 
the oht has been traveling with me for the past 2 years, great set of tools, has a military match attached and makes a compact survival kit, i have a saw to build shelter, a ferro rod with magnesium for fire, and a blade for everything else

alex
 
I just got a One Hand Trekker and its really good, typical high quality Victorinox build, good tools etc.
 
I think they are an excellent buy. Think of them as knife-based multi-tools rather than plier-based--- I think that puts them in a different perspective. They are great for your day hiking kit and a perfect backup for a larger knife that would just be in its own way trying to do smaller tasks.

In terms of bushcraft and survival, they will cut saplings for fire and shelter, make traps, do excellent food prep, make repairs to your gear, clean small game, etc.

The main blades are long and thin and are meant for cutting, not prying. But then you have a fat little screwdriver and bottle opener in the other end for that.
 
I got a couple of them. The Hunter and a OHT. Both are, IMHO, excellent knives. User friendly, well made and the OHT is the one I'll have with me, if and when.....
 
My Rucksack has stood up to hard use and EDC for 17 years now. It is still going strong. One liner is slightly bent inward at the end and it binds the bottle opener some. After the adventures we have had together, I hesitate sending it off to be repaired. My lockback Vic is a trusted friend. Add one to your collection, and you may find a new friend too.
 
I have a rucksack and a trekker, both great solid knives. I like the extra heft of the trekker, though the rucksack is great as well, actually the rucksack is in my pocket right now, just got back from a short hike!
 
sketchbag said:
Well, there are 2 kinds of locking Vic sak's. Some, like the Trekker, have a liner lock, how it compares with other liner locks I cant say, I dont own one. (or any liner lock knives now that I think of it).

The other models use a unique locking mechanism, there's a little spring loaded sliding button switch that moves a little bar which locks the tension bar. There's a tiny bit of play when you push on the spine, but other than that it seems quite solid.
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The linerlock ones are very good, but I have had very bad experiences with the one's that use the spring loaded sliding button. All four of the one's that I recently purchased had an unacceptable amount of vertical play in the blade.

After sending them to Victorinox for repair, I was told that some blade play in this type of lock was acceptable. Final result was that I received a full refund
on all four knives from Victorinox.

IMO, no locking blade knife should have any play in the blade when locked.

Am I wrong ?
 
as a general rule liner locks I've owned usually don't have any blade play where as lockbacks typically have a small amount. How do you all clean your saks out after getting em goobered up doing while doing something messy?
 
The liner lock on the OHT is... interesting. I don't know why, but Victorinox seems to have polished the interface on the liner lock and the tang of the knife. It is also left-handed. I have heard of the lock failing, not very often mind you, but this is enough to make me worry. Otherwise, the OHT is a fantastic knife, just treat it like a slightly more secure slipjoint.
 
I find my OHT GAK and regular OHt have blade play up and down and side to side. But this doesnt seem to affect the performance. BUt im not to big of a fan of the "reversed" liner lock. It feels awkward because its a odd position for your hand to hold the knife and pull the lock. But this wontbe a problem with lefties though...
 
I have a SA Locksmith. Not a one-hander, but it has a file and a saw in addition to the large locking blade.

I find it very useful!

Andy
 
I have a Vic Hunter that I carry hunting with me. I have no problems with the lock on it. Some small play is acceptable. It snaps open just like the slippy versions, so the blade play is minimum. 2 days after I first got it I used it to field dress a deer. It worked great. I used the saw to split the pelvis and to open the ribcage up to make it easier to handle. That Vic and all others, I just put in hot soapy water for a while. Rinse them with very hot water, sit them on a towel opened up to let all the water drain, then the next morning I put a drop of 3-n-1 oil on the moving parts and away we go.
 
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