Wenger Un-scaled

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Carloxicus

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Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone has any pics of a Wenger SAK without the scales. I read somewhere that Wenger SAK's don't have the metal liners the way Victorinox does. It mentioned that when all the blades are open, you can squeze the scales together and make them bend inward. I just wanted to find out if this is true before I buy a Wenger SAK.

Also, is it true that Wenger scissors don't cut as well as Victorinox scissors do?

I'm thinking of buying a Wenger because I'm interested in having one and because I'd like to have an 85mm knife with scissors. Vic's don't make their 84mm's with scissors anymore. :(
 
In my opinion wenger scissors cut fantastic... the main difference is how the return spring is designed. It works off the same backspring that keeps the tool open, so the side effect is that the tip bobs up and down while you cut. I don't like this much, but I still rate them as great overall tools. If you're interested in Wenger for sure pick one up, I grabbed a Wenger S557 which I absolutely LOVE. Pics below with a Vic cybertool for comparison.

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I haven't worked on a wenger yet, but yes they do use a different scale attachment method, I dont have any pics of that though.

I too lamented about the passing of the 84mm scissors on Vics, so I started cutting down 91mm scissors to fit and modding those on.

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Cheers
 
Wengers have the metal liners just like Vic's do but they are not as easy to see since Wengers scales cover them. If I'm remembering correctly they attach the same way as Vic's do but they are more resistant to being broken loose from say being dropped due to the way they encapsulate the liner. As far as the scissors go I think Wengers will out cut Vic's. The have a serrated design that never needs sharpening and use a lever mechanism which is powered by the knifes back spring instead on the leaf spring design that Vic uses and does break occasionally. I hope this helps.
 
Great info guys. I'm slowly getting sold on the idea. :)

One good thing I heard about Wenger SAK's is that apparently, the nailfile attached opposite the blade works well with Phillips screws. If this is true, then this would remove one more apprehension, that being the loss of the tiny screwdriver on the end of the can opener. It might even be better because it has a longer reach.

Can anyone confirm if this is true? That the nailfile works well as a Phillips screwdriver?

Thank you.
 
Yes it can be used as a "make shift" phillips screwdriver. It's not the ideal Phillips screwdriver but it will do in a pinch.
 
Is it thicker than the in-line Phillips that the Victorinox SAK's have, and therefore does not fit screw grooves that the latter fits?
 
It's not gonna fit all Phillips screws but will work on the vast majority unless they are unusually tight in which case the tip will bend instead of turing the screw head. The nail file tapers as it goes toward the tip so it will fit most screws but isn't super strong. I hope this makes sense.
 
The only downside I've experienced with the Wenger scissors is the pivot screw tends to come loose all the time on my old left-handed model Tool Chest. Might just be that it's due to the fact that it's almost 30 yrs old. Anybody know of a solution for this besides Loctite? Or is that the best solution?
 
When I refurbish Vic scissor, I use loctite on the screw when reassembling and that has solved it coming loose on all the ones Ive done.
 
Good SAK, I dont persoanlly like the evogrip scales though. I find the rubber starts peeling off, so I only buy the standard full plastic scales now like this type.

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I have 2 84mm (ish) sized Wengers, a couple of Alox Wengers and one of those large Lockblade Wengers.
Really don't care for the big ones but the Alox ones are solid.
The small ones are ok but given a choice i'd always go for Victorinox over Wenger, that why i have 40+ Vics and only 4 Wengers, lol.
And I definitely prefer Victorinox scissors over Wenger scissors. You can replace the springs in Vic scissors, you can't with Wengers.
 
If scissors are a area that you use alot I strongly reccomend Wenger. Personally I have worn out the little springs in Victorinox knives too many times, the torsion bar scissors on Wengers is just better build (in my opinion). keep in mind they are not for hard use, but its nice having a more stable set:-)
 
The problem with the Wenger scissors is that once the spring tension is worn out thats it, with Vics you can put new springs in.
I've replaced the springs on a few used Vics i bought, a little fiddly but easy to do once you get used to it.
 
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