Victorinox One Hand Trekker vs. Wenger Ranger 78

large frame Swiss army knives head to head

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• Ranger
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• v6outdoors

[pblount007]

Is the wenger main blade ground on both sides or just one like the trekker?

[V6outdoors]

@pblount007 it is ground on both sides. it is a traditional V grind, not a chisel grind.

[chibraxial]

I wonder if the lock isn't too accessible and too easy to access ? Is it safe?

[V6outdoors]

@chibraxial it takes a deep press to disengage the lock, i have no fear of accidently releasing it.

[V6outdoors]

@LedZeppelin13k7 i dont say folksvagen either.

[sharpknifesedge]

I prefer the Victorinox due to size, weight, tweezers and the small screwdriver. though I have to admit that their locking mechanism is messed up.

[nutnspecial1]

@BanjoOz traitor.

[nutnspecial1]

@LedZeppelin13k7 no actually it isn't. it's pronounced wanger. talk to someone from switzerland that works at the factory and you'll know your facts.

[tomfaranda]

I don't agree with your comments on the victorinox can opener. It is designed to be used clockwise, if you are right handed. All the vic can openers work much better that way..

[rookerzzz]

I prefer the trekker personaly, with the straight edge, even the OHT is pushing it on size, the ranger is a nice knife just too big. Sick video.

[theoriginaljlee]

Thank you for this comparison review! 

[BanjoOz]

I own the Trekker plain edge and love it... but I still have a few minor gripes with it (mainly, I HATE the 'backwards' blade lock, and for some reason I can open it twice as fast left-handed). That Ranger looks gorgeous, though, especially with that grip, and I'm VERY tempted to track one down if only for the better lock system. I've never owned a Wenger (but lots of Victorinox) but that Ranger blade looks quite a bit "nicer" too. I'd miss the locking pry-driver and tweezers though.

[phrankus2009]

I had just received a plain edged Trekker, when I saw this comparison/review ... This is a VERY cogent and detailed and accurate and comprehensive review ! ... On the basis of this review, I ordered the SAME RANGER model as appears in this review. I am in TOTAL agreement, with this reviewer, on ALL observations and conclusions. The Ranger provides more span and is more robust with MUCH better ergos. My 18 year old daughter now owns the Trekker and the Wenger rides in my BDU cargo pocket - EDC