Do I Really Want a Victorinox Ranger?

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rhino

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So . . . I have a small big river site gift card to help defray the cost of a new purchase. As have many, I have realized over time that the Vic Huntsman offers the best utility for the size of the package for my needed. On the other hand, I think I'd like to have a file and chisel, so a Ranger seems like the ticket. I'm just not sure I'll use it much. O, worrah-worrah-worrah!
 
The Ranger is my #1 "kitchen tool". It's a great little tool box for most minor chores.
 
I don't have a Ranger but it seems like a great SAK (all SAKs are great). For me once you get past the Huntsman (The GOAT) I would start to go the Leatherman route as anything more then 4 layers is better on a belt sheath. Also that backside chisel scares me a little, LOL. JMHO
 
SteeleJ1976 said:
I don't have a Ranger but it seems like a great SAK (all SAKs are great). For me once you get past the Huntsman (The GOAT) I would start to go the Leatherman route as anything more then 4 layers is better on a belt sheath. Also that backside chisel scares me a little, LOL. JMHO
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I've used the chisel on my Champion a fair amount. You can't do a lot of work very quickly with it, but it's really handy when it's all you have with you.
 
rhino said:
It is done!

And . . . SCENE!
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I don't think you'll regret it. The Ranger is probably my second most carried SAK after the Explorer plus.

Just for reference, here's the thickness of the Huntsman vs the Ranger.IMG_20211025_143504_copy_764x551.jpg

And the Huntsman, Explorer Plus and Ranger.

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ETA- Looks like my Ranger was tipped a little higher than the Huntsman on the first pic. Sorry about that.
 
hexenjager said:
I don't think you'll regret it. The Ranger is probably my second most carried SAK after the Explorer plus.

Just for reference, here's the thickness of the Huntsman vs the Ranger.View attachment 1667402

And the Huntsman, Explorer Plus and Ranger.

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ETA- Looks like my Ranger was tipped a little higher than the Huntsman on the first pic. Sorry about that.
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No problem . . . thanks for the reference!
 
Lets just say I might have similar proclivities regarding Switzerlands finest; see it, want it, get it 🤣

Also, now you call alliterate and be known as "The Rhino Ranger" Snazzy, yes ?
 
Storm 8593 said:
Lets just say I might have similar proclivities regarding Switzerlands finest; see it, want it, get it 🤣

Also, now you call alliterate and be known as "The Rhino Ranger" Snazzy, yes ?
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Let's take it all the way . . . Rhino Rhanger!

It's quite a spiffy tool and now my favorite pattern. As the other mentioned, the file does not add much thickness and I also like have the little chisel. I've used the Chisel on a Champion and SwissChamp in the past in a pinch and it's more useful than expected. Now I have one on me all the time.
 
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