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Writing from South Africa. Have had the smooth blade option of the Trekker for years now. Very robust and useful. The saw blade is excellent. A really useful part of my EDC. Thanks for vid.
I love that they have locking blades now and that they are evolving a bit with the technology at hand while still being recognizable as the first multi-tool ( and, personally, one of my first knives ever ).
Purchased the non-serrated version based on this review. Great folder for fishing and camping. Works much better as a knife than my Leatherman Sidekick. Saw is long enough to be truly useful.
Great EDC , I own the NS one handed Trekker and love it , I think it works awesome as an EDC blade and multi tool ! I use it a lot in the woods when I'm setting up camp of just on a weekend back pack trip with the wife & kids ! Thanks for sharing Brian , 👍🏻🇺🇸
I think this is the coolest Swiss Army that I ever saw! Thanks for showing this one. I may to pick one up, I'am not much on multi-tools but I think this one will fill a gap for people that don't like them, and still like to have a few extra tools with them.
Appreciate the review! I just picked one up (serrated) for 20 bucks in mint condition- could not be happier. It makes for a great tool for trucking...👋🏼🇺🇲
I really like this knife and it might be my next Victorinox acquisition. I'm not a big fan of the serrated blade and I'm really glad they're so thoughtful to make a non-serrated one to please customers like me. Victorinox can count on my business.
My Uncle was cutting wood across his lap like that during a camping trip. In front of me, he slipped and the knife ran down into his lap and missed his femoral artery by about 1/2 inch. From that day forward I whittle and cut side side saddle.
That is the coolest serrated edge I've seen! To me, much more useful than the usual serrations at the base of the blade. Great video, Bryan! I've been looking at this knife for a couple years now...gotta get one now, thanks for all the great info as always!
Thank you!! I'm shopping for this one right now... :) Between this and the Old Timer PHW you may have found my 2 favorite blades ever! I'm not real big on all this inter-web stuff but it really is so nice to have someone you can trust that looks at all the many things that are available and gives you their honest opinion in a family-friendly way...you are so good at that and I'm sure I'm not the only one that truly appreciates it. Keep up the great work and thanks again!
Swiss army has been always a provider for high quality products i personally own the camper model from them and i am highly pleased with the quality not to say that they ensure lifetime warranty for all their products . Keep up the good work Brian i`m waiting for a video from you about your husqvarna axe !
I've carried my fat Swiss Officer model now for right at 30 years. Still going strong. And I agree, their saw is one of the best to be had. And living in the desert, I really like the magnifying glass on my model. While it can start a fire, it's really great for finding those oh soooo tiny, cactus "fur" spines when embedded in one's finger or hand. Victorinox...top quality, always. However...none of the "tools" in my Officers model lock and like you. I love locking blades, etc. Thanks Bryan.
+Survival On Purpose I have a classic 90'S model with the magnifying glass and Marlboro logo on it. It's awesome and very handy, you would like it. The Swiss make great things. Thanks for sharing.
+Survival On Purpose I have a classic 90'S model with the magnifying glass and Marlboro logo on it. It's awesome and very handy, you would like it. The Swiss make great things. Thanks for sharing.
I've been eyeing the OH Trekker for quite some time now. I already have a OH Hunter XT and I like it a lot. The Trekker really is the perfect all-in-one solution for outdoor use, in most situations you really don't need anything else. I think it would also make a perfect hiking knife.
I like that one. Thanks. I have a victorinox multitool that I have carried for about 3 years and I love it. I have used the screw drivers and other tools many, many times and they are all still in great shape.
+Vida Salvaje On this german page (www.mein-taschenmesser.de/produktberater/glossar/stahl-victorinox/) it's said, that they use 1.4110 steel (in Germany like 440A), which is a nice steel in my opinion. Maybe there are better ones but on a SAM it works really well. In addition it comes really sharp out of the box. :)
Thanks Brian, I have the camper, the rucksack and the classic, and love them all. I'm thinking the one handed trecker ns will be my next Swiss Army knife. Take care, Ben from Nova Scotia
At 1:23 move left from your shoulder to the small tree. It sure looks like a skunk. I’ve been looking at this knife for a while . NS . Great review once again Brian,
The SAK Tinker is the only SAK I ever bought and it was perfect for me as I just started college and the scizzors and magnifying glass came in real handy as did the "non-threatening appearance! A year or so later I gave it to a buddy who re-enlisted in the SEAL Teams. Glad I have it to him as he got some real world use out of it and has given me many things over the years. I think I'll get another one as well as the One-Handed Trekker!
Thanks for the review Bryan! I wondered how good this was as a woods/camp blade, but now I think it would make a pretty good EDC knife. I actually like their reversal of the positioning of the serrations and fine edge - makes WAY more sense to me, at least for wood carving purposes.
Hi Brian, I subscribed because of your comments on batoning, but I've kept watching because you have commonsense reviews. I may just buy this knife. Thank You!
Love this knife. Have had it for years. I too like the liner locking blade and flathead/pry bar. I own the serrated version. Great review and thanks for sharing!
+Survival On Purpose. I've found that the main blade is good and sharp, but a little thin for heavy work. I use mine (partially serrated) for prepping food. Works great cutting fruit/veg and meat.
Gifted my NS OHT to a friend thinking I would just pick up another one. Wrong-now they are gone. I picked ca serrated version, learned how to keep it sharp, and love it. Question: has anyone here used a serrated OHT to clean fish, such as trout?
Say Heah Brian, I love mine, I have the Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger Grip 78, The 79 has the Corkscrew instead of the Phillips. But the Corckscreww you can use to untangle paracoard. I actually use the Awl alot in the bush. I also got a large pouch that I can belt carry it. The pouch coincidentally is army green so it really fits in my new Ultra Carry Trio for my Afternoon Delights which is a hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato, I teamed my Mora 2000, my Mora Hatchet and the Bacho Laplander which I can carry all of them in my Haversack, The 2000 I belt carry it on person and the rest in my Haversack that I made from a Far Mine Camo Foldover, It's just perfect for what I needed. At first I carried a more robust belt knife like my Bokor Black Vox Rold, and not only did it match with its handle color, But after using the Mora 2000 with the other tools, I just carry the Lite Trio plus the other C's in the Havedasack. But when I Scout some unfamiliar area's, I take a more Robust Trio. yeah that Vic Trekker is awesome. is that the Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger Grip 78 ?
Yeah, It's very similar to my Victorninox Delemont Collection Ranger Grip 78 except the color, The screw driver also locks when depressed. but the main blade and the saw are around 4" the style of the blade is the same, It locks too and has a button on the side of the handle that you depress to unlock it to close it, yeah, it's a good size.
both links for the kinfe says in the description same thing "FUNCTIONS: large blade with wavy edge," looked on google and the nonserrated blade was not found???
I hadn't watched your review yet because I was afraid I would buy one.... I carry 2 SAK's every darn day. a classic on my keys and a recruit in my pants pocket.
hi Brian great review...as usual...bin carrying knives as long as i could walk..but never had a sak...leatherman and good flipper always what i carried...but happened upon a oho trekker on cregslist and clouds opened up and gods rays shined down apon me...holy crap how come i never seen one of these awsone peaces of kit before!!!...now im a convert...3 trekkers 4 91mm knives 4 58 mms knives holy cow...my edc now is a oho trekker black with added pocket clip and rambler model on my keys..feel very prepaired for anything. .funny how you go 44 years in the dark and WAM...lol..thanx for your review...my new favorite tooo.
I'd like to see how well the serrated version does against other serrated blades in cutting seat belt and other tougher materials. it looks like the way its designed it would lend itself to it well
I believe the non serrated version of this has been discontinued. Rather than pay an additional $35 for another RangerGrip (which is also an excellent knife), I went ahead and bought the Trekker in serrated and reprofiled the blade. Did it by hand in a couple of hours as a fun project. Love it so far.
that serrations up high makes good cuts for meats fish critters etc I always loved this knife took an oven apart with it once just to see if I could it has everything you need and it comfortable
I have this one but can any one tell me which it is it's locked and bright orange it has non serrated blade small saw bit hooked saw and Phillips thanks
Nice video. I have a couple of these and find the Philips is awkward in tight situations.Would be better hinged like the blade. Otherwise good. Cheers.
Great video dude. I think i am going to buy myself one of those. I have a few knifes (switch blade and kershaw leek) and i have been looking into knifes that would be good for outdoor use with a few tools and i think i might go with this because i want a saw bottle/can opener and this sounds great for me because the hunter looked good but didn't have exactly what i wanted. Thanks for posting this video.
I've got an older Forester, which is the same knife except it's not OH opening and it has a corkscrew instead of a Philips ..and I recently bought a soldier, which is the same except it has grippy handles with no toothpick and tweezers and only comes in serrated. I hate serrations but I'd heard good things about the grippy handles and wanted to try them. Let me tell you those grippy handles are way better than the standard resin handles. If you dont mind losing the toothpick and tweezers, definitely get a grip version of this knife. On the issue of serrations, I hate them - or I did until I got this knife. This is how you do serrations right. They cut through anything fibrous like a laser beam and putting them on the end of the blade rather than by the handle, is just genius. If I was buying again, I would definitely get the serrated version over the plain edge. In other words, get the Soldier version.
Thank you for the great review. I ordered the trail master which is and identical model last week for a scout. How do you sharpen the serrated version? I wanted the NS but it’s not in production.
If I have to carry a victorinox should I have this or a swiss army knife please tell me your decisions because I do not know which one I should have for urban and for woods edc
+Greek Satire Ελληνική Σάτυρα So you want me to decide for you? It depends on whether you need the other functions some models offer. You have to decide that for yourself.
+Survival On Purpose I am between this model and the fieldmaster or the swiss champ because i live in urban areas anyway thanks for answering to my comment I real love your videos and your style. (P.S I am from Greece and I am a big fan of your's)
+Greek Satire Ελληνική Σάτυρα I like the Fieldmaster because it doesn't have a bunch of tools I don't need, but the One Handed Trekker is a lot more handy for everyday knife stuff.
+Survival On Purpose thanks for answering can you do me a little favour if you can make a video with the victorinox Hercules if you can I would love to see you doing a review on this
This is one of my top picks (within Victorinox). Non-serrated near the handle is best if you're going to have serration at all. I prefer completely non-serrated, so there's at least one edge I can keep sharp in what is really not a dependable knife for outdoors, no matter what the SAK model. I don't recommend an SAK even as backup outdoors, I'd rather have some $8 Morakniv. Cos if your main knife is lost or dulled, what you need is a backup edge, not anything they put in SAKs.
Just found this vid. I've been looking at this knife for a while. Thanks for the review. Oh, your link goes to a non-one-handed trekker. But Amazon does have this knife.
+Brian Krucelyak The best I can find from Victorinox is "first class stainless steel". All I can say is in my experience it is excellent. Gets sharp, stays sharp and doesn't rust.
Corporal Kelly carry's thisknife daily from what i understand..If its good enough for you feller's I know i will get alot out of it myself..Thanks for the review Brian!! I appreciate it!..👍 Dinker..
+Camy Honestly, I like the serrated version because the part closest to the handle is smooth, but I usually have a fixed blade in the woods too. If you plan on doing a lit of wood carving you might prefer the smooth blade.
I had a 15 Dollar off 30 or more black Friday coupon at fresno ag Hardware it was 39.99 minus 15 Dollars so it.came out to 26 Dollars and change for the One Handed Treker serrated version! Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond Fresno California
@@SurvivalOnPurpose ,yes an the gut saw is not pointed on the end so not puncture while cleaning the animal or fish,which I think is a neat design an they also have the rescue tool thst you an replace blades an the window punch when they dull,kinda experience but worth it if you use it at least once to help someone, my buddy had one back when I use to be a volunteer firefighter.
Say Heah Brian, Infact I took a similar knife to back-up the knife I'm using this weekend, I took my Victirinox Rangergrip 78, My main knife is my Fox Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife, I'm finding out, I could use it a a one tool option, But I'm so use to multi carry. That's why I brought the Vic. For my personal chopper I brought my 24" Council Pack Axe with heavy sheath and sling, and my Silky Bigboy 2000 with sheath. and ofcourve my Kodiak Gearsling. I still concider this to be a managable carry and using it in alot of snow proves it to me. I really like it. What's the difference between your Vic. Trekker and a Vic. Rangergrip besides handle color. Anyhow, Have a Happy St. Patrick Day.,,.
I wish I had bought the regular blade instead of the half serrated. I think the One Handed Trekker and the Soldiers Knife are the same except for the scales. And maybe the Trail Master too.
I don't own many SAK's but do own a reg Trekker. I'm very pleased with it except for the bit of up/down blade play when the blade is deployed/locked. In regards to tool stock thickness and frame strength, would you say that the 111mm Vics are substantially stronger/more robust than the 93's, 91's, and 84's? Is each size increase stronger than the one before it?
For those who don’t know you can replace both the tweezers and toothpick with firefly ferro rod, however I would keep the tweezers Incase you get splinters
Survival On Purpose called the firefly, there’s regular sized and mini ones. I’m probably going to invest in a one hand trekker with a kydex neck sheath and replace the toothpick with a firefly, there’s tons of toothpicks on the forest floor 😂
I'm not one for serrated blades. I have a special one only for emergency or defense by CRKT with VEFF serrations with a double guard which I need. However if I were to buy a knife with serrations this likely would be a top consideration.
Thanks for the video. Im a lefty, is the sereatedversion good for lefty's? I see the non seretedpart is only sharpened on one size. Want to buy this knife, but im not shure
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Thanks for the fast answer. Yes i like the liner lock for that. In case of this knife, i still have doubts if the cuttingsize is on the good side for a lefty
I got a surplus Swiss trekker from the German army for $25. It looks new and has the German emblem not the Swiss. It also has a non serated blade and no toothpick or tweezer.
you could have taken it and seen how good it was balanced and THROWN it at that tree behind you! and then dropped it from two meters see if broke, and then dropped it off the second floor deck open into a kettle full of water and see if it closes up! :-) Thanks nice video! I'm sold on the NS can I get through Amazon through your link? atb stay safe. Mark in Texas. We Gone!..
Absolutely. If the link goes to the wrong knife (somebody told me it does and I'm in the woods tonight), just use the search bar in Amazon and you should find it.
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Survival On Purpose okay
Nothing beats a good ole Swiss army
Writing from South Africa. Have had the smooth blade option of the Trekker for years now. Very robust and useful. The saw blade is excellent. A really useful part of my EDC. Thanks for vid.
I love that they have locking blades now and that they are evolving a bit with the technology at hand while still being recognizable as the first multi-tool ( and, personally, one of my first knives ever ).
Me too.
Thanks for adding the little out-takes after the closing. I enjoy you sharing them in addition to your wonderful, informative reviews.
Thanks for being one of the 3 people who have seen them.
Purchased the non-serrated version based on this review. Great folder for fishing and camping. Works much better as a knife than my Leatherman Sidekick. Saw is long enough to be truly useful.
+John Chastain in my opinion they make the best small saw I have ever used
Great EDC , I own the NS one handed Trekker and love it , I think it works awesome as an EDC blade and multi tool ! I use it a lot in the woods when I'm setting up camp of just on a weekend back pack trip with the wife & kids ! Thanks for sharing Brian , 👍🏻🇺🇸
+Brandon A. Yep. It is a great knife
I think this is the coolest Swiss Army that I ever saw! Thanks for showing this one. I may to pick one up, I'am not much on multi-tools but I think this one will fill a gap for people that don't like them, and still like to have a few extra tools with them.
I agree it is very useful.
Appreciate the review! I just picked one up (serrated) for 20 bucks in mint condition- could not be happier. It makes for a great tool for trucking...👋🏼🇺🇲
Enjoy!
I love my One-Hand Trekker and Forester. I honestly think this 111mm line is THE SAK knife everyone should own.
I really like this knife and it might be my next Victorinox acquisition. I'm not a big fan of the serrated blade and I'm really glad they're so thoughtful to make a non-serrated one to please customers like me. Victorinox can count on my business.
it rocks!
My Uncle was cutting wood across his lap like that during a camping trip. In front of me, he slipped and the knife ran down into his lap and missed his femoral artery by about 1/2 inch. From that day forward I whittle and cut side side saddle.
+Michael Varney ouch
Michael Varney always remember “Never get bloody, cut towards a buddy”
I hit my femoral artery once, it chipped my blade edge.
We have to be very carefuly with that Blades , they are very very very sharp , i cut Myself in a blink . Ford me the verter size of the Sak are 91 mm
That is the coolest serrated edge I've seen! To me, much more useful than the usual serrations at the base of the blade. Great video, Bryan! I've been looking at this knife for a couple years now...gotta get one now, thanks for all the great info as always!
+Rick Falk thanks
Thank you!! I'm shopping for this one right now... :) Between this and the Old Timer PHW you may have found my 2 favorite blades ever! I'm not real big on all this inter-web stuff but it really is so nice to have someone you can trust that looks at all the many things that are available and gives you their honest opinion in a family-friendly way...you are so good at that and I'm sure I'm not the only one that truly appreciates it. Keep up the great work and thanks again!
Swiss army has been always a provider for high quality products i personally own the camper model from them and i am highly pleased with the quality not to say that they ensure lifetime warranty for all their products . Keep up the good work Brian i`m waiting for a video from you about your husqvarna axe !
I did one a long time ago. I am in the woods tonight but it is still live.
I've carried my fat Swiss Officer model now for right at 30 years. Still going strong. And I agree, their saw is one of the best to be had. And living in the desert, I really like the magnifying glass on my model. While it can start a fire, it's really great for finding those oh soooo tiny, cactus "fur" spines when embedded in one's finger or hand. Victorinox...top quality, always. However...none of the "tools" in my Officers model lock and like you. I love locking blades, etc. Thanks Bryan.
I don't have one with a magnifying glass but now I want one. Oh, by the way, I got a package yesterday. Wow, I am honored!
+Survival On Purpose I have a classic 90'S model with the magnifying glass and Marlboro logo on it. It's awesome and very handy, you would like it. The Swiss make great things. Thanks for sharing.
+Survival On Purpose I have a classic 90'S model with the magnifying glass and Marlboro logo on it. It's awesome and very handy, you would like it. The Swiss make great things. Thanks for sharing.
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I've been eyeing the OH Trekker for quite some time now. I already have a OH Hunter XT and I like it a lot. The Trekker really is the perfect all-in-one solution for outdoor use, in most situations you really don't need anything else. I think it would also make a perfect hiking knife.
I agree.
I like that one. Thanks. I have a victorinox multitool that I have carried for about 3 years and I love it. I have used the screw drivers and other tools many, many times and they are all still in great shape.
They make great stuff.
What steel is the blade made out of?
I have no idea. In my experience, they use quality steel. All my other Swiss Army knives hold a very good edge.
+Vida Salvaje On this german page (www.mein-taschenmesser.de/produktberater/glossar/stahl-victorinox/) it's said, that they use 1.4110 steel (in Germany like 440A), which is a nice steel in my opinion. Maybe there are better ones but on a SAM it works really well. In addition it comes really sharp out of the box. :)
Thanks Brian,
I have the camper, the rucksack and the classic, and love them all. I'm thinking the one handed trecker ns will be my next Swiss Army knife.
Take care,
Ben from Nova Scotia
It may be my new favorite.
was that a skunk behind you at 1:20?!?!
Skunk? What skunk?
Derrick S. Tran Where? I don’t see a skunk.
At 1:23 move left from your shoulder to the small tree. It sure looks like a skunk. I’ve been looking at this knife for a while . NS . Great review once again Brian,
Sure does look like a skunk back there behind him
A stuffed Skunk.... The best kind...
I always keep my SAK Tinker with me. They Are fine knives. Thanks for sharing.
+Matthew Jeffres yes they are Matthew
The SAK Tinker is the only SAK I ever bought and it was perfect for me as I just started college and the scizzors and magnifying glass came in real handy as did the "non-threatening appearance!
A year or so later I gave it to a buddy who re-enlisted in the SEAL Teams.
Glad I have it to him as he got some real world use out of it and has given me many things over the years.
I think I'll get another one as well as the One-Handed Trekker!
Congrats for ur sons eagle scout rank ! you must be proud im sure.
Yes I am.
LOVE the Trekker. I bought the NS but the way they did the serrations is much more practical for camp use. Both winners.
I agree. Mine was in my pocket with the Boy Scouts this past weekend
Thanks for the review Bryan! I wondered how good this was as a woods/camp blade, but now I think it would make a pretty good EDC knife. I actually like their reversal of the positioning of the serrations and fine edge - makes WAY more sense to me, at least for wood carving purposes.
I agree. The serrations make more sense like that to me too.
Thanks for another great video! I have a one-handed tracker enjoy it very much and I use it just about every day. Thanks again!
I use it every time I go camping
Great video. I prefer the non serated blade.
Hi Brian, I subscribed because of your comments on batoning, but I've kept watching because you have commonsense reviews. I may just buy this knife. Thank You!
It is a good one. I appreciate the kind words.
Sorry to bug you but what is your method to sharpen the plain a serrated blade thanks Brian.
I honestly don't bother with sharpening the serrations much but a small diamond of ceramic rod will work
Love this knife. Have had it for years. I too like the liner locking blade and flathead/pry bar. I own the serrated version. Great review and thanks for sharing!
Thanks
I've had this knife for a while and it's excellent. The saw in particular is great.
I agree.
+Survival On Purpose. I've found that the main blade is good and sharp, but a little thin for heavy work. I use mine (partially serrated) for prepping food. Works great cutting fruit/veg and meat.
An also the 78,the emblem on it is the press button to unlock the blade,really nice grips kn these.
Brian! I really REALLY can't believe that YOU did a knife review without telling us whether it would strike a ferro rod.
I didn’t ? Oops
Gifted my NS OHT to a friend thinking I would just pick up another one. Wrong-now they are gone. I picked ca serrated version, learned how to keep it sharp, and love it. Question: has anyone here used a serrated OHT to clean fish, such as trout?
I have the firemans knife. it has a lock blade and a serrated. love it !!
+b ferg Thy make good stuff
b ferg I’ve processed deer with that knife, field dress to boning and butchering. Great knife.
Say Heah Brian, I love mine, I have the Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger Grip 78, The 79 has the Corkscrew instead of the Phillips. But the Corckscreww you can use to untangle paracoard. I actually use the Awl alot in the bush. I also got a large pouch that I can belt carry it. The pouch coincidentally is army green so it really fits in my new Ultra Carry Trio for my Afternoon Delights which is a hot cup of coffee on the open fire and a baked potato, I teamed my Mora 2000, my Mora Hatchet and the Bacho Laplander which I can carry all of them in my Haversack, The 2000 I belt carry it on person and the rest in my Haversack that I made from a Far Mine Camo Foldover, It's just perfect for what I needed. At first I carried a more robust belt knife like my Bokor Black Vox Rold, and not only did it match with its handle color, But after using the Mora 2000 with the other tools, I just carry the Lite Trio plus the other C's in the Havedasack. But when I Scout some unfamiliar area's, I take a more Robust Trio. yeah that Vic Trekker is awesome. is that the Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger Grip 78 ?
+paulie 4x Just a regular Trekker
Yeah, It's very similar to my Victorninox Delemont Collection Ranger Grip 78 except the color, The screw driver also locks when depressed. but the main blade and the saw are around 4" the style of the blade is the same, It locks too and has a button on the side of the handle that you depress to unlock it to close it, yeah, it's a good size.
both links for the kinfe says in the description same thing "FUNCTIONS: large blade with wavy edge," looked on google and the nonserrated blade was not found???
I think it is discontinued.
Man I love Swiss Army knives, if I was made of money I would probably have a collection of a thousand of them.
This is one of my all time favorites
I hadn't watched your review yet because I was afraid I would buy one.... I carry 2 SAK's every darn day. a classic on my keys and a recruit in my pants pocket.
congrats on 103, 5k
I remember you at 3k, thanks and keep up the great vids.
I am amazed and humbled
hi Brian great review...as usual...bin carrying knives as long as i could walk..but never had a sak...leatherman and good flipper always what i carried...but happened upon a oho trekker on cregslist and clouds opened up and gods rays shined down apon me...holy crap how come i never seen one of these awsone peaces of kit before!!!...now im a convert...3 trekkers 4 91mm knives 4 58 mms knives holy cow...my edc now is a oho trekker black with added pocket clip and rambler model on my keys..feel very prepaired for anything. .funny how you go 44 years in the dark and WAM...lol..thanx for your review...my new favorite tooo.
I was really glad I found these too.
this is almost the exact model which I was given and use at the swiss army. Ours is green and the serrated version
Good knives for sure
But sans the toothpick and tweezers :(
Are you able to close it with one hand?
One hand and my leg ;-)
I'd like to see how well the serrated version does against other serrated blades in cutting seat belt and other tougher materials. it looks like the way its designed it would lend itself to it well
Maybe I'll do that sometime.
I fall'd in Love with The Victorinox Trailmaster. Now it is my edc knife
They have some great models.
I believe the non serrated version of this has been discontinued. Rather than pay an additional $35 for another RangerGrip (which is also an excellent knife), I went ahead and bought the Trekker in serrated and reprofiled the blade. Did it by hand in a couple of hours as a fun project. Love it so far.
I have used mine for several years as a EDC knife.. Its an excellent blade.
+Skills2Survive yes it is.
+Skills2Survive Cool. I found it a bit bulky for an EDC.
that serrations up high makes good cuts for meats fish critters etc I always loved this knife took an oven apart with it once just to see if I could it has everything you need and it comfortable
great video man!
Thanks
I have this one but can any one tell me which it is it's locked and bright orange it has non serrated blade small saw bit hooked saw and Phillips thanks
You can check their website.
I got a different model. Great little folder. Thanks for the video :)
- Martin
Thanks Martin.
Nice video. I have a couple of these and find the Philips is awkward in tight situations.Would be better hinged like the blade. Otherwise good. Cheers.
I have had one for years now, like it. Only thing I have the serrated one, wish I would have gotten the regular blade
I actually like the serrated one
Ive got a similar one but without the saw. I found that the lanyard hole digs into my hand so i ground it off
Whatever works for you.
I hav e Ranger 61 and a 79. I really like them, but I'm not a fan of the thumb holes. Studs are the way to go for one-hand opening.
I actually prefer the thumb holes. Some studs hurt my thumb when my hands are cold. Maybe I’m just a sissy.
Finally a good review on the knife. Thank you.
+Max Tactical Thank you. It is a great knife.
+Survival On Purpose I own a camo NS. I personally am not big fan of serrated edges, but this is the only knife on which the serrations make sense.
I like the way they did them myself.
Survival On Purpose With a standard serrated edge knife, it is very hard to even sharpen a stick properly.
great video as usual I like the NS version never liked serrated blade too much. keep them coming Peace
I like the reverse location for the serrations on this one.
No rotational balance testing?
Only on fixed blades.
Great video dude. I think i am going to buy myself one of those. I have a few knifes (switch blade and kershaw leek) and i have been looking into knifes that would be good for outdoor use with a few tools and i think i might go with this because i want a saw bottle/can opener and this sounds great for me because the hunter looked good but didn't have exactly what i wanted. Thanks for posting this video.
+Camy This is one of my favorites
Great knife. Love that it locks!
+RowdyRoddy Me too.
Thanks for the review. I own the non-serrated version of this knife and it is a great back-up for camping. Is that a skunk behind you at 1:23?
I've got an older Forester, which is the same knife except it's not OH opening and it has a corkscrew instead of a Philips ..and I recently bought a soldier, which is the same except it has grippy handles with no toothpick and tweezers and only comes in serrated. I hate serrations but I'd heard good things about the grippy handles and wanted to try them. Let me tell you those grippy handles are way better than the standard resin handles. If you dont mind losing the toothpick and tweezers, definitely get a grip version of this knife. On the issue of serrations, I hate them - or I did until I got this knife. This is how you do serrations right. They cut through anything fibrous like a laser beam and putting them on the end of the blade rather than by the handle, is just genius. If I was buying again, I would definitely get the serrated version over the plain edge. In other words, get the Soldier version.
I just don;t need a corkscrew but I use a toothpick all the time
If I need one, I just sharpen a twig. Less gross than putting a plastic one back in the handle after you've used it too.
Thank you for the great review. I ordered the trail master which is and identical model last week for a scout. How do you sharpen the serrated version? I wanted the NS but it’s not in production.
I don’t worry too much about it but a small diamond rod will work fine
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Thank you.
Do you still have this knife ?
If I have to carry a victorinox should I have this or a swiss army knife please tell me your decisions because I do not know which one I should have for urban and for woods edc
+Greek Satire Ελληνική Σάτυρα So you want me to decide for you? It depends on whether you need the other functions some models offer. You have to decide that for yourself.
+Survival On Purpose I am between this model and the fieldmaster or the swiss champ because i live in urban areas anyway thanks for answering to my comment I real love your videos and your style.
(P.S I am from Greece and I am a big fan of your's)
+Greek Satire Ελληνική Σάτυρα I like the Fieldmaster because it doesn't have a bunch of tools I don't need, but the One Handed Trekker is a lot more handy for everyday knife stuff.
+Survival On Purpose thanks for answering can you do me a little favour if you can make a video with the victorinox Hercules if you can I would love to see you doing a review on this
Happy New Year!!, teacher! and greatings from México City!!
+Arturo Montiel Gracias.
This is one of my top picks (within Victorinox). Non-serrated near the handle is best if you're going to have serration at all. I prefer completely non-serrated, so there's at least one edge I can keep sharp in what is really not a dependable knife for outdoors, no matter what the SAK model. I don't recommend an SAK even as backup outdoors, I'd rather have some $8 Morakniv. Cos if your main knife is lost or dulled, what you need is a backup edge, not anything they put in SAKs.
+Gun Tech. I think this is an excellent knife for outdoors. But I always have a fixed blade too.
Just found this vid. I've been looking at this knife for a while. Thanks for the review. Oh, your link goes to a non-one-handed trekker. But Amazon does have this knife.
Well, bummer about the link. I'll try to fix it. Thanks.
That's OK. Easy enough to find it and I guess just getting to Amazon through your link works for the whole session at Amazon.
Extremely hard to close with one hand. Why the wedge edge?
I think the non serrated blade knife has been discontinued though I have no idea why they would do that
Maybe because it didn't sell
I've never had much of a use for SAK's but I might have to get me one of these
+MarshallsTutorials&Reviews It's a handy blade
what is the steel on the knife?
+Brian Krucelyak The best I can find from Victorinox is "first class stainless steel". All I can say is in my experience it is excellent. Gets sharp, stays sharp and doesn't rust.
+Survival On Purpose thx
Excellent video, very good narration.
+MidnightSundowns Thanks.
That's a great knife Bryan. I love my SAKs.
It sure is Michael.
actually....The OHT only comes in black unless you can change the scales . But I have this model and great demo and discussion of this great SAK
I must have been looking at a different model in a different color. I can't believe I made a mistake. That's 2 this decade ;-)
I have been wanting one for a long while the NS is hard to find.
I think it may be discontinued
It's 2020 when I found out the non-serrated model has been discontinued. The demand for non-serrated blades is bery high. Victorinox?
I honestly prefer the serrated one. Just because the serrations are at the end so the smooth edge is where it makes sense to me.
Corporal Kelly carry's thisknife daily from what i understand..If its good enough for you feller's I know i will get alot out of it myself..Thanks for the review Brian!! I appreciate it!..👍 Dinker..
is a good one
Can you review your small yellow Swiss Army knife?
Maybe one day
Honestly, just get one. You'll be glad you did.
For whittling wood, would you recommend the NS version or S version.
+Camy Honestly, I like the serrated version because the part closest to the handle is smooth, but I usually have a fixed blade in the woods too. If you plan on doing a lit of wood carving you might prefer the smooth blade.
+Survival On Purpose Okay thank you
When are these for sale? Did not see them in the catalog ?
+James Blanford survivalonpurpose.com/SAK-Trekker-Serrated
+Survival On Purpose thanks
I had a 15 Dollar off 30 or more black Friday coupon at fresno ag Hardware it was 39.99 minus 15 Dollars so it.came out to 26 Dollars and change for the One Handed Treker serrated version! Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond Fresno California
Cool
Does that knife have a chisel grind on it?
Ray getoutdoors The serrated version does. I would beleive the standard verasion is simmetrical.
Ray getoutdoors I own the Soldier. Exactly the same knife with the serrated blade, olive scales without tweezers and toothpick
What are the serations for?
+Dan B cutting stuff. They also hav a non-serrated On
Hey brian,check out the victorinox ranger grip 58 an the hunter xt,really kool gut blades on these.
cool
@@SurvivalOnPurpose ,yes an the gut saw is not pointed on the end so not puncture while cleaning the animal or fish,which I think is a neat design an they also have the rescue tool thst you an replace blades an the window punch when they dull,kinda experience but worth it if you use it at least once to help someone, my buddy had one back when I use to be a volunteer firefighter.
you should try the ranger grip 79
Except I don't need a corkscrew
Say Heah Brian, Infact I took a similar knife to back-up the knife I'm using this weekend, I took my Victirinox Rangergrip 78, My main knife is my Fox Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife, I'm finding out, I could use it a a one tool option, But I'm so use to multi carry. That's why I brought the Vic. For my personal chopper I brought my 24" Council Pack Axe with heavy sheath and sling, and my Silky Bigboy 2000 with sheath. and ofcourve my Kodiak Gearsling. I still concider this to be a managable carry and using it in alot of snow proves it to me. I really like it. What's the difference between your Vic. Trekker and a Vic. Rangergrip besides handle color. Anyhow, Have a Happy St. Patrick Day.,,.
I wish I had bought the regular blade instead of the half serrated. I think the One Handed Trekker and the Soldiers Knife are the same except for the scales. And maybe the Trail Master too.
I like them both
Hmm, how long is the blade? Thanks!
I don't own many SAK's but do own a reg Trekker. I'm very pleased with it except for the bit of up/down blade play when the blade is deployed/locked.
In regards to tool stock thickness and frame strength, would you say that the 111mm Vics are substantially stronger/more robust than the 93's, 91's, and 84's? Is each size increase stronger than the one before it?
I would assume so.
Should you get the serrated or not
+Jacob Cole I like the serrated, especially the way they did these.
For those who don’t know you can replace both the tweezers and toothpick with firefly ferro rod, however I would keep the tweezers Incase you get splinters
I hope to get some of those to test
Survival On Purpose called the firefly, there’s regular sized and mini ones. I’m probably going to invest in a one hand trekker with a kydex neck sheath and replace the toothpick with a firefly, there’s tons of toothpicks on the forest floor 😂
Great review Bryan.
Thank you.
It's a shame Victorinox has discontinued the NS version of the Trekker.
serrated or non serrated wut do you like most?
That's a tough call. I have been using the serrated version and so far I like it.
Do you prefer plain or serrated blades?
Depends on the application. For an EDC knife I kind of like a combo blade, although I'm carrying a plain blade right now.
Great review Brian, just got one based off your review.
I'm glad it helped.
Looks like a great blade! Wish that saw locked though.
That would be nice, but really when you're using a saw your pressure is against the hinge it anyway. A lot would be nice for scraping a ferro Rod
I'm not one for serrated blades. I have a special one only for emergency or defense by CRKT with VEFF serrations with a double guard which I need. However if I were to buy a knife with serrations this likely would be a top consideration.
I like the design
Thanks for the video. Im a lefty, is the sereatedversion good for lefty's? I see the non seretedpart is only sharpened on one size. Want to buy this knife, but im not shure
It is a chisel grind. But the lock seems to be designed by a lefty because it is backwards from most liner locks.
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Thanks for the fast answer. Yes i like the liner lock for that. In case of this knife, i still have doubts if the cuttingsize is on the good side for a lefty
Isn't this almost the same as a forester from victorinox?
Similar
I got a surplus Swiss trekker from the German army for $25. It looks new and has the German emblem not the Swiss. It also has a non serated blade and no toothpick or tweezer.
Cool. But I like my toothpick and tweezers
You forgot about the wire stripper on the bottle opener
you could have taken it and seen how good it was balanced and THROWN it at that tree behind you! and then dropped it from two meters see if broke, and then dropped it off the second floor deck open into a kettle full of water and see if it closes up! :-) Thanks nice video! I'm sold on the NS can I get through Amazon through your link? atb stay safe.
Mark in Texas. We Gone!..
Absolutely. If the link goes to the wrong knife (somebody told me it does and I'm in the woods tonight), just use the search bar in Amazon and you should find it.