Victorinox One Handed Trailmaster

crazy nicky

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Has anyone seen or used this knife? What do you guys think about it? I like it but I'm bot sure about the serrated blade.
 
A very cool knife, but I don't have one so I really can't speak on it. One thing you can try is find last month's (or maybe this month's depending on the store) Tactical Knife Magazine and read the review.
 
After reading the post that was given as a link, I got interested in this knife and ordered one from my local knife store. I took it on a wade fishing trip to the Louisiana cost a few weeks ago and carried it in salt water. While I only cut some fishing line and some food back at our lodging the knife worked very well. I washed it in clean water after getting out of the Gulf of Mexico and had no problem with rusting. I have found that Victorinox knives hold up very well to salt water environments.

I really like the knife but I do have a few things that I do not care for. First, it is a bit heavy in the pocket. It would work well in a nylon sheath or clipped to a belt loop. The other thing that I will probably fix myself is that the opening hole has been smoothed inside a bit which makes it somewhat hard to keep you thumb in while opening one handed. Taking a file or Dremel tool to the inside of the hole and making it a bit more 90 degrees would help making opening a bit surer.

I have had a Rucksack and the wood saw is one of the best you can find if you have a need for such a thing. I have used mine to cut a hole in the back of an inexpensive entertainment center to run electronic wires through with great results.

The main blade isn't serrated enough to be a bother. Prior to ordering my Trailmaster I went to my local store and looked at another model, can't remember the name but it had blue scales, with the same serrated pattern. The serrations are so small and shallow as not to be a bother but they do work well cutting meat, which I usede it for in our camp.

The knife also has a lock on the large screwdriver, this is a great benefit to keed the screwdriver from closing on your finger if you put too much pressure on it. It wouldn't cut you but I would pinch the fire out of your finger without the lock. Nice touch.

The can opener also works, the camp didn't have a can opener so out came the Trailmaster to open the Pork-n-Beans.

Hope this helps. If you want to know anything else, feel free to ask.
 
So over all you liked it...? I love the design...I'll just have to wait and see when it comes so I can put it to the test! Thanks...
 
Originally posted by logan5,
One thing you can try is find last month's (or maybe this month's depending on the store) Tactical Knife Magazine and read the review.
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The great review of the Trailmaster is a very informative one. I have no real interest in SAKs, but this one really caught my eye and will probably be my first venture into the world of Swiss Army Knives. ;)
 
I recently bought one and like the "bang for the bucks." It's somewhat heavy for a knife (as John Watson mentioned) but not so if you're comparing it with a multi-tool. It's probably best to carry it in a sheath; I like horizontal carry but the Vic sheath is for vertical carry only--too bad they didn't design the sheath to work both ways.

As with all SAKs, it's a good value. Compared with other brands of knives I've bought, I find it hard to believe the amount of knife I get for the money. For under $30 it's a no-brainer: Get It.

It's not my EDC but I would carry it to a picnic for its versatility and non-threatening looks. Those who pack a multi-tool as an EDC may consider carrying this knife instead. I really think that Spyderco should and could make a better version of this knife. (Boy, if Spyderco would only put me in charge of product development for one day). ;)
 
Hey Guys..

toothed scratches into the desk.

"too bad they didn't design the sheath to work both ways."

Ask and Ye shall receive...

I have a neck rig prototyped and a belt rig in the works...

The neck rig will be very similar to the one I make for the RUK SAK.


Sorry Howard,,no pocket rigs yet..:(

ttyle

Eric....
 
I found that to open my Trailmaster it was best to use my thumb and middle finger. The blade is in the center and with equal pressure from both sides the opening was much smoother. After the blade clears the handle by about 1 inch I just use the thumb for the rest of the way. I also found it easier to close left handed then right. After cutting a bunch of commo wire my serrations were in bad shape. I used a DMT diamond hone and took what was left of the serrations off. I prefer it now with a straight edge.
 
John:
The serrations are that slight that a few sharpenings (with a flat sharpener), will wash the serrations out? Might have to re-think this knife.:) Really dont care for serrations that much!
 
DAFOX
Serrations are pretty simple and as I said I had cut quite a bit of commo wire with it. It did take me some time, but nothing that was not mangeable. After classes were over there was not much to do in Khandahar.
 
I can see your point. No pun... Put that down time to good use. Think I may get one of these before there all gone!!!
 
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