Thoughts on the Victorinox One handed Trekker?

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What are your thoughts on the Victorinox One handed Trekker? It features a locking primary blade, a wood saw, and some other openers and screwdrivers. The reasons I'm interested in is because of the brand's reputation, the locking one hand opening blade, the wood saw, and the price. Any other suggestions? Doesn't have to be victorinox, doesn't need to be a multi tool. Any input appreciated. Thanks forum members?



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eggnog said:
What are your thoughts on the Victorinox One handed Trekker? It features a locking primary blade, a wood saw, and some other openers and screwdrivers. The reasons I'm interested in is because of the brand's reputation, the locking one hand opening blade, the wood saw, and the price. Any other suggestions? Doesn't have to be victorinox, doesn't need to be a multi tool. Any input appreciated. Thanks forum members?



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It's a large Swiss army knife meant for the outdoors. Many people like it; it does its job well. However, the blade when locked still has slight blade play (the one I have moves up and down very slightly). Most people wouldn't notice, but I like my locking knives to have no blade play. However, it is still a safe liner lock that won't close on your fingers.

Are you only interested in knives of that size? If so, there are many such models offered by Victorinox and Wenger (I beleive Wenger calls theirs the Ranger series).

For me, I like my smaller Vic Camper model with the "Camping logo" on it. They don't make the Camper model with this logo anymore. The Camper pretty much does the same things and maybe more in a smaller package. However, this model is not as robust and the saw is much smaller.


The "jerk it" symbol is used throughout internet forums to mean the person or post referred to is a jerk off (to put it crudely). I don't think it is a polite thing to use :)
 
It is a good knife. I prefer the non-serrated version, but the serrated version has its place too.

It is a three layer 111 mm SAK and as a result, somewhat thick for the pocket (at least for me). Great in a pouch or kept in your pack or slipped into the pouch pocket on some sheaths like the Becker sheaths. I have a couple of them.
 
I have one and must say its a great performing knife. I've used mine on several camping trips for cutting fuzz sticks for starting a fire, cutting and sharpening roasting sticks, spreading mayo on sandwiches, and etc. it's always performed well at anything I've used it for. The saw cuts efficiently and fast as long as you don't tackle anything too big. The main blade is great at slicing and whittling although it can be a little slow to open by thumb with the blade hole. It's not as easy to manipulate as say a Spyderco blade with the round thumb hole. All in all I'm very happy with mine. They're money well spent in my opinion.
 
It's my favorite SAK. I bought the first one gently used at a pawn shop for 15 bucks. I bought a backup just in case they discontinue it or I'm down one for repair. I don't like the newer versions with an oval vs. circle hole on the older ones, and also in the newer version they have a thinner liner. If you send it in for repair they will replace with the newer oval without asking.

I carry one every day for work. In slacks I don't need a folder with a pocket clip.

Lastly, the bottle opener/pry bar (because it's so thick) has a liner lock also. This really allows the user a bunch of reliable strength to get the job done. The opener, Philips screwdriver, and main blade get the most use for me.
 
I always have the OHT in my backpack for my camping/hiking multi-tool. I always have a fixed blade and most of the time another folder on me so the main blade doesn't see much use. The main blade on mine also has some vertical blade play but it has never caused any issues. The saw works very well. I think it is a nice tool, and like most SAK's a very good value.
 
I had one and really liked it. It is a very capable tool. I found it too big to pocket carry and found that I preferred a leatherman if I had to belt carry.
 
Ultraman said:
It's a large Swiss army knife meant for the outdoors. Many people like it; it does its job well. However, the blade when locked still has slight blade play (the one I have moves up and down very slightly). Most people wouldn't notice, but I like my locking knives to have no blade play. However, it is still a safe liner lock that won't close on your fingers.

Are you only interested in knives of that size? If so, there are many such models offered by Victorinox and Wenger (I beleive Wenger calls theirs the Ranger series).

For me, I like my smaller Vic Camper model with the "Camping logo" on it. They don't make the Camper model with this logo anymore. The Camper pretty much does the same things and maybe more in a smaller package. However, this model is not as robust and the saw is much smaller.


The "jerk it" symbol is used throughout internet forums to mean the person or post referred to is a jerk off (to put it crudely). I don't think it is a polite thing to use :)
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I would also be interested in any similar locking blade multitools in the same price range. How does the steel in this knife compare to other knife brand steels like 8cr13mov, 14c28n, and vg10?
 
Just fyi you shouldn't use that smiley outside of the W&C subforum
The steel Vic uses has less edge retention than the ones you posted,but is very easy to sharpen. Takes a good edge too
 
eggnog said:
What are your thoughts on the Victorinox One handed Trekker? It features a locking primary blade, a wood saw, and some other openers and screwdrivers. The reasons I'm interested in is because of the brand's reputation, the locking one hand opening blade, the wood saw, and the price. Any other suggestions? Doesn't have to be victorinox, doesn't need to be a multi tool. Any input appreciated. Thanks forum members?
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It's my favorite type of SAK. The knife is long enough to be useable and the frame fits my XL hands. I gave several of this style of SAK to my groomsmen 25 some years ago and several of the guys still have and use them.

You didn't mention what your intended use is. The tool selection only makes sense if it matches your needs. Same with the size.

Regarding the saw, I find saws of this size to be a convenience in the shop for small precise cuts, but honestly useless for outdoor use. Any stick small enough to be cut by that saw I either bust by hand or use a knife blade to cut through. For outdoor cutting, I prefer a true folding saw like the Silky Boy.

I prefer this combination for both EDC and general outdoor use. For backpacking and backcountry travel, I replace the Micra with a Squirt for the pliers for pushing a needle through heavy fabric.

EDC Pair by Pinnah, on Flickr

The Opinel is very light, easy to carry, is super tough, can be opened and closed one handed if you need to and the INOX is much better imo.
 
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