Victorinox One Hand Trekker Camo Pocket Knife

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I have just ordered a Victorinox One Hand Trekker Camo knife (from Amazon). The product description says it comes with a serrated blade, but the sole customer review on the site says the blade is not serrated. I don't much care either way. I liked the tool selection of the Trekker (I'm not much in favor of scissors or corkscrews on pocket knives) and the locking blade, and I really like the different-looking camo finish on the scales.

I checked around a bit and the camo finish seems to be a new feature. I couldn't find any discussion on BF of this particular knife (with the camo finish). So I feel I will be having a common knife that is uncommon!

I am looking forward to its arrival.
 
Congrats on you catch. I got a GAK, which is basically a OH Trekker and I really fell for it. I ordered a OH Trekker as well, figuring I would not use the GAK much. But I have used both about evenly. I really like the black scales with the Vic symbel on it. But I also like the green and German eagle scales of the GAK, and knowing it is actual service issued. Now I am eyeing up more 111mm size Vics. I think that GAK started something good. :D
 
Congrats! I regret not getting one from felinevet, he had a great deal
on the camo ones for a long time (not anymore)

I'm not a big camo fan (too easy to lose) so I kept putting it off, but still dooh
when you get it, posts pics if you can ;)
 
I think the camo is supposed to be plain edge but who knows? So many knives ... :p

The One-hand Trekker models are all good working knives. I have always had a few SAKs around, a Vic. Classic on my keyring, for example. I attached a microlight to my OHT and it rides well in a back pocket.
 
Swedge said:
I have just ordered a Victorinox One Hand Trekker Camo knife (from Amazon). The product description says it comes with a serrated blade, but the sole customer review on the site says the blade is not serrated. I don't much care either way. I liked the tool selection of the Trekker (I'm not much in favor of scissors or corkscrews on pocket knives) and the locking blade, and I really like the different-looking camo finish on the scales.

I checked around a bit and the camo finish seems to be a new feature. I couldn't find any discussion on BF of this particular knife (with the camo finish). So I feel I will be having a common knife that is uncommon!

I am looking forward to its arrival.
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54877 has camouflage handles and a partially serrated blade and 54878 has camouflage handles and a plain edge blade. The $32.53 one on Amazon is labeled as 54877. I suspect that the review is mistaken or misplaced--it doesn't seem like he's reviewing this particular knife. Amazon lists the one with the plain edge blade for $10 more.

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I did a little extra research after my OP and I found out about the model numbers as posted by supratentorial (and the extra $10 for a plain edge). I'll be happy with the serrated edge not only to save the $10 but also because all my other pocket knives have plain edges and the SAK falls into a different category. I have a Spyderco SharpMaker so touching up the serrated edge shouldn't be a problem.

This will be my first real SAK.
 
The box the knife came it:

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The knife in the box:

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As you can see, the 54877 model has a partially serrated blade, which is fairly sharp out of the box.

The knife with tools showing:

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Uh-oh - after buying six knives over the last 4 months I thought I was going to be able to take a breather.

I like the camo - looks like I'm in the hunt again...:)
 
Nice photos, Swedge! Toyz were any of those six purchases multi-tools? If not, then they didn't count and you have six more to go! ;)
 
supratentorial said:
Nice photos, Swedge! Toyz were any of those six purchases multi-tools? If not, then they didn't count and you have six more to go! ;)
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No they weren't - I've got SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many multi tools and SAKs in almost every color and flavor that I needed to get caught up with my folder collection!!
 
Yes. It is cool. I normally do not like camo. But there is something about that one.
 
Buck_Fan said:
Yes. It is cool. I normally do not like camo. But there is something about that one.
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Perhaps the fact that it's an "army knife" (but nobody will confuse it with trying to be "tactical") makes the camo acceptable.

For me, it was the fact that it's a distinct deviation from the traditional SAK.
 
Toyz said:
No they weren't - I've got SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many multi tools and SAKs in almost every color and flavor that I needed to get caught up with my folder collection!!
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You can never have too many tools! How about photos of some examples from your collection? :thumbup:
 
Nice pics! thx ;)
of course camo is sweet looking! with the patterns and the colors my problem is if I drop it
or put it down somewhere that blends, it's gone!
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supratentorial said:
You can never have too many tools! How about photos of some examples from your collection? :thumbup:
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OK - just a few - sorry the pics are crappy - I will never be accused of being a photographer.

I've got them all over the place - in the cars, in tool boxes, in my camper, in the kitchen junk drawer - these were a few I had in my office at home.:cool:
 

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I've never been accused of being a photographer either. It's the multi-tools that are important, not the quality of the photos (at least that's what I tell myself :D ). That's a nice collection of tools... but you've got room for a Swiss army knife with camouflage handles. ;) I like the group photo--it makes a nice comparison. You should post photos more often!
 
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