You can use the tip of the can opener as a 2D Phillips screwdriver. A tip for using the saw with a ferrorod: Place the saw on the flat surface and use the ferrorod in a sweeping motion, that way, the saw will push against the surface, and it won't try to close itself. The awl is definitely designed to create holes, the best way is to use a half motion back and forth, instead of trying to make a 360 motion.
Nice review. However I have 2 comments. You make quite a deal about the saw not having a lock. I'm not quite sure why that would be a problem, as pressure is ALWAYS downwards. If it's a problem (and I don't see how) one could always stabilise the saw tip onto the surface that the tinder is on, and draw the ferro-rod backwards (which is the popular method anyway). This ensures one doesn't scatter the tinder with a careless stroke. I really don't see it being a big issue ( and apparently, nor do Victorinox!). The other observation is that it appears that the Ranger grip does not have the awl/reamer tool. That is a big disappointment, as this is one of the tools on my Swiss Champ that I most frequently use! The ability to make holes is a seriously important asset. Apart from these two issues, this knife is very high on my list of outdoor tools. BTW, have you any plans to review the V'nox Venture Pro bushcraft knife system? Awesome piece of kit! Cheers mate.
@dennisleighton2812 thanks for the comment and for watching. I'll check out that venture pro system you mentioned. After using the knife more and more my complaint about the saw lock is void.
@@DeepSouthEdc Oops, my bad! On reflection, and because I was unsure I decided to check, and found that the Ranger Grip 79 does in fact have an awl/reamer! So, with your comment, and my mistake, we agree that it IS a damn fine tool set! Also, yeah, you really should check out the Venture! One thing about it is the extremely sharp 90 deg edges it has, both on the blade back AND on the exposed tang! Several very prominent people in the knife world actually claim it is the sharpest one is likely to find on any knife straight from the factory. And the tang curvature is such that it makes a perfect scraper for, say, scraping out the bowl of a wooden cup or spoon! One doesn't see that feature on any other knife I've ever heard of. Worth a good look at. I await your review with anticipation.
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You can use the tip of the can opener as a 2D Phillips screwdriver. A tip for using the saw with a ferrorod: Place the saw on the flat surface and use the ferrorod in a sweeping motion, that way, the saw will push against the surface, and it won't try to close itself. The awl is definitely designed to create holes, the best way is to use a half motion back and forth, instead of trying to make a 360 motion.
Nice, thanks bro!
It actually does have a Phillips. The small screwdriver, even though it’s flat is specifically designed to be used on Phillips.
Cool 😎
Cool new version of a classic! I like it
Me too. I didn't think I would, but it's growing on me. Missing my Phillips head though. (That's what she said)
Nice review.
However I have 2 comments.
You make quite a deal about the saw not having a lock. I'm not quite sure why that would be a problem, as pressure is ALWAYS downwards. If it's a problem (and I don't see how) one could always stabilise the saw tip onto the surface that the tinder is on, and draw the ferro-rod backwards (which is the popular method anyway). This ensures one doesn't scatter the tinder with a careless stroke. I really don't see it being a big issue ( and apparently, nor do Victorinox!).
The other observation is that it appears that the Ranger grip does not have the awl/reamer tool. That is a big disappointment, as this is one of the tools on my Swiss Champ that I most frequently use! The ability to make holes is a seriously important asset.
Apart from these two issues, this knife is very high on my list of outdoor tools.
BTW, have you any plans to review the V'nox Venture Pro bushcraft knife system? Awesome piece of kit!
Cheers mate.
@dennisleighton2812 thanks for the comment and for watching. I'll check out that venture pro system you mentioned.
After using the knife more and more my complaint about the saw lock is void.
@@DeepSouthEdc Oops, my bad! On reflection, and because I was unsure I decided to check, and found that the Ranger Grip 79 does in fact have an awl/reamer!
So, with your comment, and my mistake, we agree that it IS a damn fine tool set!
Also, yeah, you really should check out the Venture!
One thing about it is the extremely sharp 90 deg edges it has, both on the blade back AND on the exposed tang! Several very prominent people in the knife world actually claim it is the sharpest one is likely to find on any knife straight from the factory. And the tang curvature is such that it makes a perfect scraper for, say, scraping out the bowl of a wooden cup or spoon! One doesn't see that feature on any other knife I've ever heard of. Worth a good look at. I await your review with anticipation.