The Climber Lite by Victorinox... plus a bonus saw! (The Huntsman Lite)
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- Опубликовано: 23 мар 2023
- Victorinox did make a Climber Lite once... and I think they should do it again! in face, they ARE making the Climber Lite now, but they've been adding a saw to it and calling it the Huntsman Lite. The Huntsman Lite gets mixed reviews. I wonder if that's because of the confusing mix of a saw and the flashlight, which seems more intended for indoor use. Whatever, I say this toolset is awesome, and let's just ignore the saw because this awesome item is worth it!
check out this review, which is nicely done! • The Victorinox Huntsma... 
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I’ve got the Cybertool Lite. The light lines up with the bit driver so it illuminates what your working on whether you’re working under a desk or inside a computer case or wherever. I think the lite is a great tool on a SAK.
Oh yes, and that tool has the Magnifying glass, too! I do not use the bit drive enough, but I think it's an excellent tool selection. :)
Ok, I’ve watched this vid a couple times now and I gotta say I think the saw is a good addition for a lot of people - I’m sure you know that already and isn’t the point of the video. But, for me, every time I add a victorinox tool to my edc I end up finding something to do with it. It amazes how useful some tools can be even if we don’t think we will use them before purchasing. This is just to say “if the saw is the reason you’re not buying this, maybe try it anyway; you’ll probably end up liking it.” 💜 awesome vid
Right! You are so right. Thanks Ducypoo!! Lol don't let the saw drive you away!
The light was much brighter than I thought it would be.
It's very useful for indoors or day to day situations.It doesn't throw far, but it's got plenty of light.In fact , it's a little bit too bright for me if i'm getting up in the middle of the night and don't want to trip or run into something!
Wow! That light is a lot brighter than I expected. Jumping around from future Ann, Future future Ann, and passed Ann was a lot of fun. Lol
Yeah, this got confusing for me, too. My hope was to make a more informal video, but I forgot too many things. I'm kind of experimenting to see what sticks, and this style does not!
Anyhow, it is a fantastic light for indoors. Way better than I thought. The kinfe feels good in th hand as well; I honestly would say it feels one layer too thick but I think that is my brain wishing it didn't have the saw!
Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting!
@@thevineclimber honestly, I enjoyed the format. Probably a pain in the tush for editing purposes but it was very candid and.... Human?
@Surviving the Daily Oh that is nice! LOL you're the best. :)
Hey thanks for the shout out Vineclimber! Excellent choice and glad you got the huntsman lite! SAKs are ADDICTIVE and FUN ! In fact so much so I bought a 3rd CYBERTOOL lite, now i have 3. one for saving and two in rotation of kits and edc use. Great video!
I need to meet more people like you. People who own 3 of the same Swiss army knife. That makes it seem completely reasonable for me to own 2! I'm actually kind of conserving!
Thanks for coming by!
Because I watched your other video - it’s your fault that I bought…. (in addition to my other 22 Swiss Army knives…) the hide and drink belt sheath as well as the SwissChamp. I’ve always dangled my SAK knives via small clip- down in my front pocket, from a belt loop so they are out of the way, but your solution is so much better- on the belt horizontally and a much more robust tool. I added a very small micro paracord lanyard to access it easily with a finger or thumb and it’s been working great. I appreciate your videos and your enthusiasm! Cheers!
Ooh that's cool!! I love the micro paracord lanyard idea! The Swiss Champ is so great... not sure why they aren't considered standard items for life, like a frying pan!
Lol I'm glad I could encourage you to add to your collection!
Go team Swiss champ!
Hey Anne 🙌
I like the concept of the Spartan, Climber & Huntsman Lite, for sure... cool video 😎 ⬅️ The future is so bright for you, I gotta wear shades! ✨
What I love about your videos is that your authentic and so speak your mind - straight from the heart...
Thanks for sharing,
Atb Gus👍
Gus - thank you! That compliment means a lot coming from you! 😀
Great review. Glad you showed people a beam shot of the lite module. It’s really brighter then people think. The Hunter lite is my favorite ECD knife/multi tool. My wife took one look at it and I ended up having to buy another one if you know what I mean. I guess she likes gadgets and gimmick also. The built in flashlight is a very useful addition. As you mentioned it’s bright enough to use for close up lighting in a dark room although I’ve used it walking down a pitch black trail at night and it worked well enough for that. I keep my main EDC light a 700 lumen Rovyvon E7 in a pocket organizer but for a situation where I need quick instant light on some task that doesn’t need more then a few lumens, having it right there on my knife is very convenient. Before I bought our Hunter lites I saw on a YT review video that the light module had been upgraded twice since the initial module was introduced. The previous versions where a light grey solid color and the latest module is a clear plastic that has a much brighter output. I have the latest clear lite module in both the Huntsman and a Cybertool. They are both pretty bright, much brighter then low setting on my Rovyvon E7 and a bit brighter then a Photon Microlight 2. I remember a RUclipsr did a light meter test of the Victorinox lite module and it was about 4lumens. There are seven 91mm Victorinox lite models that I have seen. A Voyager Lite, A traveler lite, a Expedition lite, a Spartan lite, the 2021 Climber lite winter edition, the Huntsman lite and the Cybertool 34 lite. If I’m not mistaken I think the Traveler lite is a Climber based light much like the Winter edition? BTW also checkout the recently discontinued Cybertool 34 lite if you get a chance. It could just become your favorite in home work desk Knife/Light all in one.
Wow this is a really fantastic comment. This comment should be a video. Do you make videos? Just literally read this comment and put some pictures of these knives in the screen and you will get 2k views right off the bat. Thanks for sharing your info here!!
I have the Climber Lite (Winter Magic). At the moment it is my most used knife because of the light. It is great at home for looking into dark cabinets and corners etc. Use the light at least 3-4 times a day. Snapped up the Winter Magic Climber Lite soon as it came out because it added 2 really useful tools to the Climber, which was my favourite EDC around town or in the office. Plus I love the festive look of those Winter Magic scales :-) The Huntsman Lite looks great too but for sawing and outdoor use I prefer the larger SAK-s like the Outrider. For urban use, I think a Mountaineer Lite would be a good option if it existed, the file (as opposed to a saw) being useful for many mundane things around the home or office up to and including using it as a nail file.
Oh that's very interesting! The light on them is surprisingly strong! I would really miss the plus scales, though, and I would not really want to take off the fancy scales to get plus scales. The Climber Lite is basically amazing. The Traveller Lite is a Climber Lite with clock etc scales - that's amazing, but they had the old style light, which is not as bright.
I'd also like to see more Lite models released.
Look at that smug smile😄
Congratulations!👍
Best multitool review intro ever😂
LOL! I "watch" knife YT to fall asleep sometimes - with my eyes closed! Can't do tools, though - I always gotta watch those. But I know you don't have to see to get it sometimes.
Another great review! I did not know about this model and am impressed with the light. Thank you
Thanks, Arnold! It's a nice tool for sure. If you go to get one, try to watch the price - I got mine for a bit less than it is now! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😉
I have the Huntsman light, I love it, then again I love all my SAKs. I very much enjoyed this video as I do all your videos! Thanks keep putting them out.
Wow, that's awesome, pmantos! Thanks! I will try. The Huntsman lite is just an EDC powerhouse. It's not THE B E S T poem or light or whatever... but it is really effective for a lot of things. You get SO much in one small tool. ❤️
A great knife, no question! I always find it fascinating that there are almost as many preferences as there are SAK fans. I absolutely understand this "just one thing minimalism" but for me personally it wouldn't be anything. I use my knife quite often and it gets wet, dirty salty. That's why electronic parts in a knife are a no-go for me. My solution is a separate blade that I use very often and can be easily cleaned. Plus my Manager at the keys. Pen, scissors, etc. stay clean here and I don't have to clean them all the time. Plus a Rovyvon Aurora A8. The Manager would still exist with light, also a awesome little thing.
Love the humor in this upload. Great job as always!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😉
The huntsman is my favorite model.
Great video! ❤
Love your content. Not many woman on RUclips who are into multitools! I am really happy that I found your channel!
Thanks, Anita! :) The Huntsman is a fantastic model - every tool is useful, and I think it is kind of square in scoss-section, which always makes it feel slightly better than other SAKs in my hand.
Thank you for putting this knife on my radar, just ordered it. I usually carry an Explorer with me at work because I use the in-line phillips head all the time. I literally can't pass a loose doorknob or a loose screw without needing to tighten it. (It's a problem I have.) I also carry a small flashlight because I need to see in some unlit corners for things. This will solve both issues while only needing to carry one thing in my pocket. Thanks!
Oh that's really exciting! I hope the flashlight function is good enough. The "throw", I guess, is very short, but it's good for the dark indoors! Have fun, and thanks for watching and commenting!
The past, present, future, and further into the future versions of yourself made me feel like a time traveler. 😂 That Huntsman lite seems like a really cool knife! I've got the plain old Huntsman, I carry it alot and it's one of my favorite edc SAKs. And I do use the saw blade for lots of outdoor stuff, but I also find it handy at work. I'm a woodworker, and the saw blade works well for flush cutting dowels or shims, as well as finishing a cut in a tight space where a jigsaw can't reach. Cheers, Anne!
Hey, that's cool! LOL I didn't think of a job as a woodworker - it's the perfect indoor job at which you could use a saw!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Great Victorinox reviews are a better use of the multiverse than all the recent Marvel movies!
LOL I certainly watch more victorinox reviews!!
I knew that Victorinox makes a Climber Lite. But I did not know anything about the beautiful Winter Magic Edition 2021 scales. Had to check the availability immediately. Available, but pricey. Standard tool, limited edition scales. Just some plastic...beautiful plastic.
Oh dear, I should not watch all this SAK videos in RUclips.
Thanks for this entertaining video.
Lol yes it's an expensive habit!
Huntsman Lite with Leatherman bits set and holder will be a good combination.
Yes, that should accomplish most things I need... I guess I'd add a pliers when I needed one. Thank you for thinking of this useful plan!!
Good Morning Anne, I think your spot on. I have the winter magic climber lite, but it's for the collection so it doesn't get used. Would be a great model to add to the normal line up.
Cheers 🍻
Oh awesome! In spite of the awesome toolset, I bet most of them don't get used because they are just too valuable! And awesome!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wow, that light is NOT BAD! I'd argue though, that for $8 more than the cost of the Huntsman Lite ($62 on AMZN), you can get a Rovyvon A1x ($20) AND an SAK Ranger ($50). Better combo IMHO as the light is rechargeable and you wouldn't have to worry about the knife getting wet :D Love the Silent Hill/scary movie outro! (lol ) And yes, that painting is FAB!
Ooh, yes, That is a GREAT point!
And in my example you had to get your keys, your wallet, and this knife. If the flashlight were. attached to the keys then you wouldn't lose it.
I just gotta say, though, until you carry this... it's just so... awesome! Way more than I thought it would be.
Great combination but a big plus on the Climber Lite/Huntsman Lite is the inline Phillips opposite the light.
Yes that tool is amazing! And unlike on the Swiss champ it is more centered in the knife.
I say keep the saw, ditch the light, and put in a magnifying glass. Essentially an explorer with saw. And when I’m allready dreaming, I want the back tools from the Swiss Champ.
Oh yes that would be perfect!! There should be a whole line of tools based around the Explorer.
I am said minimalist!! Great video, as always..Thank you!
OK so you know what I meant by minimalist ? I felt kind of dumb saying that because it's got like a ton of tools on it but it's only one thing that has a bunch of functions. You see what I mean?
@@thevineclimber I do! Minimalism is many things..art, lifestyle, both..it’s not small things..it’s avoiding the unnecessary..but also utility..I like the minimalist athletic..back to art in edc lol
@True Budget EDC & Prepping yeah you were talking about that in that video. I've been to busy to watch hardly any YT this week! By the time I turn on a video, I'm asleep before it's over.
@@thevineclimber lol I’ll do another one focused on it sometime..I get the busy thing lol
Love it!
I think minimalism is the way to go. Pack no more into than you need, the climber lite is a great combo. I'm sure Felix Immler can build a light saber out of it😉. I think the reason, that Victorinox did Not put out that many models with a lite function is that many models with electric/ electronic function did not sell that well in history and that the EDC community likes Independence, which includes Independence from a power source.
As always, a fascinating comment! Yes, more people certainly have fire starting materials on their SAK than a light! I'd love to see a Climber Lite with a clock in the scale. I'm such a nerd!!
I kind of hate the battery idea but my regular flashlight has to be plugged in, so what's the problem, I ask myself. I also hate that the ink will run out.
I agree with you absolutely, i also consider lights and clocks to be more useful in the city than fire steel and tinder. As far as I know, in the history of Victorinox there were two different watch functions in the SAK, one analog and one digital. I would actually welcome a 93mm alox model with pliers,, inline phillips and light.
@@marcelpfeiffer6587 ooh, that's interesting. You'd benefit from the toughness of the scales. I'd miss the scale tools... but I think that would look great!
Great video!
Thank you!
Wow - the Huntsman Lite (saw, light, pen, pin, toothpick, tweezers, better small tools) would be a great combo knife to go with the SOG PowerPint (pliers, file, bits)
Another great video, even with the Inception-style jumps! I think it would be a good idea to offer a Climber Lite, although ironically, I probably wouldn't buy one. (And I have a few Climbers because I do love the toolset.) The reason is that I carry the 58mm SAKs with the light. Yes, I know it's a weaker light, but the small tweezers and toothpick aren't my favorites, so I tend to prefer the small pen and the light as my scale tools on the 58mm. I just think the light on the 91mm makes things too thick (although, the inline Philips is nice on the opposite end of the layer.) So, my 91mm SAKs that I carry with the 58mm on my keys tend to be 2-layer (Compact) or 3-layer (Climber with installed Plus scales.)
Where I think the Huntsman Lite is the most useful would be for hiking and/or camping. The small light would be great in a tent (and it's likely you'd have a more powerful flashlight anyway for outside of the tent.) Of course, the saw works well in that scenario. Even the other tools would have a place as the scissors easily cut paracord and there are Philips head screws on many pieces of gear.
Ooh, that's great! I initially thought that this was a good car-camping tool, but I see what you did here - you got rid of the eye-blinding moment when someone turns on the too-bright outdoor flashlight. Very nice! Yes; this would be good for any type of camping. I just don't know how water-resistant it is.
Ooh, I like that - 58mm midnight manager for the basics, plus 91 mm whatever else you need - no duplicated scales tools then! Very cool. :)
You’re right, it’s a great one-and-done tool, but the pen and light (which I use a lot) just aren’t great. But the pen on 58 mm models is actually quite nice (at least in my hands) and has proven to be way more durable than a Space Pen. If you want a basic SAK-like flashlight, check out the Nitecore Tube… better button, usb charging, lots of colors and only $12. On a keychain it’s roughly the same size and weight as a key.
Really?! I've looked at that flashlight any number of times and just haven't bought it. I'll put it on my camelcamelcamel.com list so I can get the best deal!
Yes I'm loving the Huntan lite. It is a very reassuring knife!
@@thevineclimber The Nitecore Tube is great… just love the size, colors, functionality and usb charging (makes it easy to routinely top-off the battery, which you really want for edc). There’s a few reliability complaints, but that’s forgivable for the price. The plastic is also a tad cheap feeling, but fine for a knockabout keychain tool. It’s a great item to get family members into carrying tools.
Here in the UK, there is a model called a traveller! This is a Climber with the said light and inline Philips but has a digital clock, altimeter, barometer on the front scale!
This is quite an expensive model at this time here in the UK retailing at about £114 . I have had this model but the downside, apart from cost is the digital clock isn't waterproof!
Oh that's awesome! Lol hm... that's making me rethink this video, but a little too late for that!! I totally want one of those now. I have heard of the traveler but I was not aware of the toolset. Sounds like you don't have it anymore? It would be stressful having an expensive knife that could not get wet!
@VineClimber
No , I don't have it anymore, but it was an ingenious idea from Victorinox considering how they are with change, and it did have just about the perfect tool! The irony, though, was it had a light, but you couldn't use the digital display in the dark without a light?
@Mike That sounds like the SAK equivalent of a Buddhist meditation on the inability to accurately contemplate onesself.
You have surpassed swiss army Dan as my favourite swiss army knife RUclipsr
I am EXTREMELY flattered by that comment. But also, that could never be and should never be. That guy rocks! Love that guy! So educational and nice and inspiring, and he tells us to be nice. ❤️ Fortunately there are 24 hours in a day to watch RUclips videos about Victorinox knives. 😀
I just realised that climber light has the same toolset as the Traveller Lite except the Traveller light has the scales with the clock which also has a thermometer and a barometer and a few other goodies.
The saw is an essential tool on my Swiss Army knives. So is the hook.
The cork screw is useless to me except to carry the micro screwdriver.
I use the parcel hook every day, to tighten my boot laces.
Scissors are nice but I could do without them.
The flashlight is useful.
I got the huntsman light because it added the in line Phillip's screw driver plus all the other tools.
Oh yes, that's great! Plus it has the fine flat screwdriver on the back. That in- line Phillips is like gold.!
Good video, Anne.
As much I like SAKs, I can't see myself ever needing a light on it.
Most of the day I have my phone with me.
In my car, I keep a little emergency kit that has rechargeable CR2032 batteries and 4 LEDS.
You know you can buy 100 LEDs for like $6, last I checked.
An LED fits cozy onto a CR2032 battery. And you can stack batteries and LEDs for more light.
Hi Zoe! Do you mean that you put the LED directly on the battery? How do you hold them together? This sounds like a cool project.
The space between LED's legs and the width of the battery are aprx the same. You can make a snug fit or hold with your fingers if you can't.
I sent you an email, but no response. If you respond to the first I'll send you more instructions. Did it go to your spam folder?
Lol I never check that email... Thanks! That sounds really cool! 😎
Climber was one of my first SAKs that I carried for many years before discovering all the other models. Back then I only knew about the Classic, Spartan, Climber or Camper, basically what most outdoor shops would stock and in an office environment, opening items with a scissors was less savage than using your teeth. So to me Climber was the best. If I had known about one of these it would have won first prize.
That's interesting... basically, most people had a very limited selection - only what their stores had. Then came the internet, but then IMO the 91 and 84mm lines were not adequately differentiated from each other. I remember looking at an Ambassador and thinking that it was the same as a classic. Size differences don't come across as clearly on the Internet. That felt like a decline to me, but I think that this tool is going to spark renewed interest.
@@thevineclimber I think I only came across the SwissChamp that a friend's dad had about 3 years later. The only SAK I owned was a Wenger Commander. Their 2 layer with Sportsman tools. Later I bought a Camper and then it got lost so I opted for the Climber wishing that they had a Huntsman with the best of both. I probably missed the Huntsman on the shelf at the shop, but ended up with the Climber for many years before discovering the multitude of models on the internet. Some models were never popular here. You would struggle to find any of the Tinkers. Seems the Corkscrew was preferred and still is.
@@ashleyheslop1132 That is very interesting. May I ask where you are? Regional variation in multitool use seems to be a thing, according to Dizelle (sp?).
@@thevineclimber I'm in South Africa.
That's amazing! I've got to say this is a really great hobby to be interested in if you want to meet people from other parts of the world. Thanks so much for your interesting comments.
I actually live in a place where you cannot find hardly any Swiss army knives. I found a total of 3 models in town,, one of which was the classic SD.
Happy Saturday Anne, thanks for the new & very whimsical video! I own 2 Winter Magic 91mm Climber Lites, one I keep unused in its box as part of my special & limited edition collection & the other bought at a discount I have in my EDC rotation. It would be nice if Victorinox would add the climber lite to its regular line up, with or without Plus scales, but it seems unlikely now that they are dropping so many models. I do not think it is fair to compare the Climber & the Huntsman, the Climber is strictly an Urban EDC SAK & the Huntsman (the Top Selling 91mm model) is an outdoor oriented SAK & IMO the "King of the Forest". Above all else the regular Huntsman is my favorite SAK and I also own 3 Huntsman Lite models, one bought cheaply 2nd hand on eBay in excellent condition had cracked scales which I replaced, it is the older model with the grey plastic battery housing & earlier and less bright White LED and my other 2 are the newer models made post-2019 with the transparent battery housing & the new & much brighter White LED (the same model as on the 2021 Winter Magic Climber Lite). I bought both at different times when they were on sale as the model is expensive, normally almost double the price of the standard Huntsman. I have left one with Rubi red Plus scales & put Sapphire blue Plus scales on the other one. One other point you over looked is that in addition to the White LED & in-line Philips, the Huntsman Lite has an an additional back layer tool - the 6mm fine screwdriver (the same one as on the Ranger & Handyman models). ATB Steve in Tel Aviv.
Thanks, Steve! LOL Of course you have two Climber Lite 2021 Winter Magic SAKs. Really, you should like make a Victorinox museum or something. If I had one, I would want to carry it on indoor-only days, I think!
Yes, I thought the video was confusing enough, so I left off the fine screwdriver on the back I am kind of mad at that tool because it has not served me well. I know it's probably me, but I find the T handle it ends up having too clumsy to use with such a fine point. I scraped up the toy I was trying to open the battery compartment on, which is probably OK because once I did get it open it turned out that the batteries hadn't been changed in a REALLY long time and the batteries were leaking. :( Anyhow, I blame the screwdriver for that, too! J/k.
So, you are the perfect person to ask. Do you use the Huntsman Lite outdoors? How water-resistant do you think it is? It lterally has every tool I use regularly except for the nail file and the ruler/poking stick that other people call the hook disgorger/fish scaler.
So, you actually HAVE a climber lite, but you wouldn't be willing to overlook the presence of the saw and call this an indoor knife? I actually use my saw indoors occasionally when starting fires, but I realize I am the exception on that one.
@@thevineclimber Anne I use the Huntsman Lite outdoors only, at home I have my tool box of various large Victorinox & Wenger multi-layer SAK's.& if I pocket carry a knife at home it will be a 91mm Compact or smaller one like an 84mm Sportsman, an 85mm Wenger such as a Viking or a Commander or Swiss Buck Odyssey ,an 74mm Executive or a small Rough Ryder knife of some sort. I have not used the HL outdoors in the rain but I would guess the main concern would be the light shorting out. In general SAK's are pretty waterproof & can be soaked in warm soapy water to clean them (I use an old toothbrush & earbuds to clean dirt & grit out) but must be dried with a paper towel & left on paper on a warm but not boiling hot surface to dry for 10-15 minutes and then oiled. I don't own any wooden handled SAK's & I would not recommend soaking them in water & instead using a wet wipe / anti-bacterial wipe to clean them off with. For sawing inside I use the saw on one of my tool box SAK's such as the Handyman or more likely the larger wood saw on the 111mm Forester, for a small metal sawing job I might use the metal saw on the Mountaineer, Ranger or Handyman. Most back layer tools are limited in how they can be used including the fine screwdriver & so I use the Cybertool M & the 58mm Rogue for its in-line fine screwdriver. ATB Steve
I love it. Thank you! Your answer was very complete. All of a sudden I see why I should carry a small SAK in addition to a large one. Thanks!
@@thevineclimber Anne its late & already Sunday by me so I wish you good night 😴
Lol I'm sure it's morning there now, but good night!
I think you did a good job on your video😊
Thank you!!! I think you did a good job on your comment!! 😀
Now you've got me thinking about the Cybertool Lite. I have a Cybertool M. It has become one of my favorites and It's the same thickness as a Champion Plus. I wonder if the Cybertool Lite is the same thickness as a Swiss Champ? That would be doable. I've never handled a SAK with a lite. Does the lite appear to be durable, or is it something that will quickly fail or break?
It seems to be durable. I checked Amazon reviews, too, and did not find anyone complaining about lack of durability of the bulb, but there was one reviewer whose light didn't work from the get-go, and they thought it was cracked. I can't find, though, how water- resistant it is.
Neat model, definitely one of the more EDC-capable 5+ layer models. I also wish the backscale fine screwdriver on this was standard across all 91mm models with the saw. Have you seen Max Stone's video on his custom Climber Lite? Adds the nail file hook from a Compact, and he made the flashlight detachable! That would make for a very compelling product...
Oh great comment! I have 2 questions. What do you do with that screwdriver? I didn't mention it because I have a hats time using a fine screwdriver with aT handle. And NO I haven't seen that video, but it sounds awesome!!
@@thevineclimber I've occasionally used it for more recessed screws, or those too small for the can opener or too large for the eyeglass screwdriver; more than anything, I just hate the idea of wasting tool space. The Ranger and Compact are my jams for that reason. What I would REALLY love to see them do is develop an awl for the backside of the shorter saw, and they could devote the 84mm line to the combo tool (e.g., expand the Walker into a condensed Hiker or Camper).
@@MinstrelOnTheRun Oh, yes! Lol I'm so glad that you mentioned it.I always say that the Ranger has the highest "tool density" of any Swiss army knife. Did I get that idea from one of your videos?
Yes... the small series.... There must be something wrong with that line economically because otherwise I think they would be making more instead of discontinuing them.
Coulda been me, coulda been SAKWiki, haha!
I'm naively hoping that as long as Vic is making parts for the Cadet and remaining 84mm models, they'll rethink the capabilities and potential appeal of the smaller frame. More diverse toolsets and aesthetics (and better marketing) could fill a gap between the 58 and 91mm models, especially since 65/74mm look to truly have their days numbered. But maybe it's all just the push I need to get into modding. Working with scales and accessories thus far has been a lot of fun!
@MinstrelOnTheRun @MinstrelOnTheRun Oh, I hope you are right! I hate to see the "smalls" go. Tinker small, sportsman... they actually do fit in some of my pockets ok. But I would really love to see more 74mms... That size with bottle opener, drivers... it would be EPIC.
Ok in the future I am going to forgo the Anne of Green Gables reference unless past, present, future or future further objects … 🤔which would make future past and future future present except this was all recorded in the past …😳 Ah the conundrum of temporal mechanics and now it is the past in which I said I forgo though I said in the future .. and so we don’t get hung in a temporal loop and time altering paradoxes with other Star Trek references let us boldly go…on..
So Ann(e) I have a Climber which is one of my 1st SAK that now has been designated as an outdoor SAK with Fire Fly Helix tender and Ferro Rod in the toothpick slot.
I have a Deluxe Tinker as and Urban carry because of the 3D Phillips with a Useful Leather Co slip. With the slips longish lanyard tucked under or around the beIt, rides vertically in the pocket.
I have plus scales for both with pens and etc yet to be installed.
Now here come along the Huntsman Lite which seems to be the best of both and has Plus scales onboard already … with and extra limb … traded limb for the pliers on the Deluxe. I am quite torn as to if I need this and if I do what to do with the other two? I like things to be useful and fit in a systems not sit around collecting dust though I am a bit sentimental as well.
Did I mention I have a Pioneer X as well and been leaning towards getting a Swiss Champ? Confusionaled and perplexedified, that is what I am Ann(e). Advice? Stay with what I got and get a Swiss Champ one day or consolidate and liquidate and have One SAK to rule them all??
Thanks for sharing and putting up with me wee bit of fun and verboseness.
I think that you are on to something big. How about combining the Climber Lite with the RovyVon Aurora A8 USB-C keychain flashlight. I would buy it.
Oh my goodness. If you could take out the saw and put all the brains in there... it would be amazing!!!!
And I love your cross. What kind of cross is it? (Sorry if the question has no link with the purpose of the video)
Thank you - it usually doesn't really show up in the video, but it looks like a statement piece in this video. I'm an Orthodox Christian - a little unusual in my part of the world. The cross isn't meant for show, and I didn't mean for it to be so obvious. This one is the Russian style with the sign over Jeses' head and the bar at his feet. That's just some extra things on this cross to remind people of different things, not any rejection of the"regular" cross, which we also use. Always glad to talk about this stuff; thanks for asking!
@@thevineclimber I'm an orthodox Christian too (I'm half Greek Cypriot). That's why I asked the question :). An orthodox Christian girl who loves swiss army knives. Your husband is a lucky man ! :)
@@tm2bow653 Oh no way, that's really cool! 😉 Very interesting history of that island. Thanks for sharing that about yourself!
Maybe SAK could make a compact lite 🫢🫣😱👏
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Welcome, friend! Thank you for watching and commenting. Haha so funny no words here, either!
Nice review Anne,
I got my Victorinox Huntsman brand new for FREE. Want to know how I did that? Easy, I have a Cabela's Master Card, and every time I use it, I get points for it, and I can use those points in the Cabela's store. I bought my Victorinox Huntsman from Cabela's and had enough points saved up to get the Huntsman for free. 😁 (and no, I don't work for Cabela's or Master Card, and I don't know anyone who does).
Instead of using my bank debit card to buy groceries and gas, or to eat out, I use my Cabela's card and then pay it off at the end of the month. That's how I build up points.
Anyway. I enjoyed your review. Keep up the great videos.
God Bless.
JT
Aah Cabellas! I wish we had one. My husband and I were in Minnesota when he got his special edition? Leatherman Charge. I just get money for my card, but it does not go as far. Hmmm...
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We don't have a Cabela's in town, I got my Huntsman at Cabela's online. We do have a Cabela's about 40 minutes from home in Bowling Green, KY.
Huh. And I could get free Swiss army knives? Lol I'm going to look into this!!!
clearly should have a magnifying glass instead of the philips.
Yes!! I was thinking the same thing!
I would like it if it was waterproof. I consider my phone light is enough for the moment. Until they sell a waterproof ''lite''.
Yes, I can't find an IPX rating for it, but I assume it is not waterproof. For me it's not an outdoor knife; I have chosen to ignore the saw (unless I can find some drywall I need to cut)!
@@thevineclimber Sometimes a saw can be useful at home too if you have do-it-yourself stuff to do with wood on furniture for example.
I'm not that bold, but I use it sometimes to make smaller pieces of wood for the fireplace.
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Congratulations 😀👍
Well that saw is made for men that naturally understands how great a saw it around the house. It can also be good for women who unexpectedly give birth to possessed children with "extra limbs that can cut down trees". Such limbs should be cut off so the child down leave the crib at night and cut down rain forests. Great knife!
LOL that's a great point I had not considered!! Yah, I am really loving this knife.
@@thevineclimber "Spell check can go to he'll"
@@CandidZulu uh oh... I can't find the misspelled word!😳
Ok now I did.