Wenger Ranger vs. Victorinox Rucksack, Outrider, etc.

Nathan S

Nathan S

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Though the various Victorinox lockblade models (Rucksack, Outrider, Hunter, etc.) get mentioned fairly often here, the same is not true for the corresponding Wenger line, the Ranger series.

I notice that the Rangers are slightly longer than the Victorinox lockblades and have a clip point blade (as opposed to the Victorinox drop point).

Has anyone bought/used the Wenger Rangers?
 
Hello,
I have always bought Victorinox. The fit and finish on the Wengers just dosnt do it for me.



Best,
Alex:)
 
Wenger has always seemed kind of cheaper feeling and cheesier looking than Victorinox, to me anyway...
 
I've always preferred Victorinox, but honestly haven't given Wenger much of a chance. Here's the latest Vic SAK I have on order. :)

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I've tried a few Wengers and have dismissed them for future purchase. Victorinox usually tops their quality hands down, and Vic's steel has outperformed Wenger's in my simple side by side tests.
I do like some of Wenger's options, but those options alone aren't enough to make me buy their product over a Vic.

Mike
 
i have a couple of SAK, most are victorinox one is a wenger, i definately prefer the victorinox to the wenger for fit and finish, and blade sharpness, the only wenger i carry is the one with the cigar cutter built in, i havent seen a victorinox with a cigar cutter, if anyone has seen one please let me know where.

alex
 
I purchased a Wenger Mountaineer (looks just like the Ranger models) several years ago (geeezzz-just checked the receipt it was 1991!).

I needed a cheap (one that I could break or lose w/o shedding a tear) 'work knife' and it had some cool stuff on it.

About a year after I had been carrying it the lock broke. Now back then the lock (they had guts even calling it that imho) was a small PLASTIC square button set down inside the scale. I was not impressed with the Wenger after that. I did not send it out to be fixed, (my bad), however PLASTIC IS PLASTIC and I had lost faith in the way it was engineered. I had not abused this knife in any way shape or form either.

I am not sure how the are making the 'locks' on this style knife at this time but I would look real close at them.

I like the others above generally like the Victorinox over the Wengers and would not hesitate to encourage you to go in that direction.
 
Hey Mongrel, Some of the Vics use a plastic lock-release button too.
The Wengers also have a lifetime warranty.
Just thought you should know.


Good luck,
Allen.
 
Victorinox all the way for me, although Wegner has some good tools. In a pinch, I wouldnt hesitate to buy a Wegner either, I just prefer the Victorinox quality. The best Victorinox model I have found is one I am not sure they still make. Large green handled model with Mauser on the side. 2 blades; one spearpoint and one clip, both larger than the normal bladed SAK. Also has a larger saw that is wickedly sharp. Bottle/can opener and leather punch. Like I said, I dont think they make this model anymore, so I buy one whenever I find one.
 
those knive have been issue with the german army, sportsmans guide was selling them a few months ago, in a two pack. i have had one for years and it works well.

alex
 
The Vic's are fine, but if you want to do something 'heavy' they just dont have the beef for the job. Leatherman Wave all the way!
 
Originally posted by allenC
Hey Mongrel, Some of the Vics use a plastic lock-release button too.
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I think they are not made that way anymore, I own a Victorinox Fireman and it has linerlocks for the main blade and the caplifter/screwdriver, those liners are thin but better than plastic anyway. The serrated blade and the wood saw are lockless though.
 
Orozcov,
They still make the ones with the plastic lock release button in the handle (the Rucksack, Hunter, Picknicker, and Adventurer models, among others use this lock), only the button is plastic, not the actual lock inside the handle, which is steel. These are basicaly bolt actions, but I am not sure if they lock the blade directly or just block the blade from seperating from the blade spring - either way it appears to be a fairly stong and secure lock.
 
I've examined the lock of my Outrider as closely as I can without taking it apart (i.e. breaking it). The plastic button actuates a steel cross bolt that locks into an extension on the underside of the main blade's spring. When the knife is locked, the cross bolt prevents the spring from lifting. To the extent the spring can't lift, the blade can't rotate closed. You can see all this if you look into the main blade's slot under a light while playing with the knife.
 
I just got one of the parachutists. I really like the serrated blade option.
 

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I just got the the fieldmaster,I already have the camper,If I buy a SAK its gotta have a saw and 2 blades.I got the fieldmaster because it had scissors,which ive heard is pretty handy in the field.
 
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