Wenger NewRanger 90

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** January 18, 2012, 08:01:13 AM

Another pretty yellow one!

Note the saw, pliers, OH blade, file and Mike Horn style awl!

Def

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2012, 09:31:38 AM

That's the first Ranger I've been seriously tempted by. I like that a lot

Jmora · **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:13:20 AM

I think that is the perfect tool combination for the ranger series

ICanFixThat · **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:29:12 AM

I thought I was done with rangers other than the old #13 I need, but this baby is coming home.

Looks like it's an evolution of the Mike Horn for the home ranch.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:46:15 AM

From what I've seen this would be the best Ranger for (right handed people) hiking/camping. Good size OHO knife, the most capable saw found on a MT, moderate sized pliers, file and awl for running repairs and a can opener too all in a high-vis, high-grip wrapper. No evil liner locks either (or at least the ones where you have to put your fingers under the blade to unlock

).

Coupled with a Compact for scissors and scale tools and use in "public" areas as you pass though those quaint villages ... perfect! Well except for a pocket clip that is

Yes, I think I'll be getting one of these

kmanct3 · **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2012, 01:17:18 PM

I i can get it in red , I will buy it.

Syph007 · **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2012, 02:53:20 PM

Thats a better awl design then on the current ones.

Ashley · **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:55:46 PM

Wenger needs to put scissors on there Ranger models.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2012, 05:12:57 PM

I notice a file and can opener in there as well! Very nice.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2012, 05:20:19 PM

Is there a backspring tool on the other side or just the awl?

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2012, 06:50:04 PM

OK, now give that to me with Scissors instead of the Pliers and I would have it in a minute.

badwolf · **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2012, 07:46:15 PM

This is one of those great little moments when your so glad you just waited

a while ago I asked Neil if it would be possible to loose a blade and add a saw to the Wenger Mike Horn, not an easy job, anyway ta da

Carlos · **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:11:23 PM

Quote from: Ashley on January 18, 2012, 04:55:46 PM

Wenger needs to put scissors on there Ranger models.

+1

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 18, 2012, 05:20:19 PM

Is there a backspring tool on the other side or just the awl?

Also have that question. Usually Wengers carry a lot less on the back than Vics, though.

All in all, I actually liked this model.

jzmtl · **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2012, 03:54:38 AM

Definitely looks like the best ranger for now.

ari6126 · **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:18:01 AM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on January 18, 2012, 05:12:57 PM

I notice a file and can opener in there as well! Very nice.

I like files. This one looks good. Price?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:41:57 AM

The price is painful- I am pretty certain Wenger said MSRP was $175.

Def

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ari6126 · **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:47:33 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 22, 2012, 07:41:57 AM

The price is painful- I am pretty certain Wenger said MSRP was $175.

Def

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The same as the Mike Horn? That's nuts. I'm sad.

Teofilo · **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2012, 07:49:49 AM

Quote from: ari6126 on January 22, 2012, 07:47:33 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 22, 2012, 07:41:57 AM
The price is painful- I am pretty certain Wenger said MSRP was $175.

Def

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The same as the Mike Horn? That's nuts. I'm sad.

175?

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2012, 12:56:38 PM

Ugh.

Maybe Felinevet will be running a special in the future...

Woz · **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:13:06 PM

I like the design, but the price is insane. I can get vers nice MT with better pliers for 70 dollars, I will not pay more than that for a SAK style MT. I guess the same tool made by Victorinox would be half the MSRP.

tim · **Reply #20 on:** January 23, 2012, 12:45:08 AM

Quote from: ari6126 on January 22, 2012, 07:47:33 AM

The same as the Mike Horn? That's nuts. I'm sad.

It's almost the same size as a Mike Horn. It's just got a saw instead of a the serrated blade.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #21 on:** January 23, 2012, 02:37:27 AM

Quote from: tim on January 23, 2012, 12:45:08 AM

Quote from: ari6126 on January 22, 2012, 07:47:33 AM
The same as the Mike Horn? That's nuts. I'm sad.

It's almost the same size as a Mike Horn. It's just got a saw instead of a the serrated blade.

It does not have the special handles or any extra royalties attached to it. I suspect like the MH and the SUI-1, that we'll see it closer to the $100 mark and maybe even under on some sales.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #22 on:** February 03, 2012, 12:14:31 PM

Have these surfaced anywhere yet? I mean it's not like they've got to wait for "new" parts

J Mackrel Jones · **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2012, 05:19:47 PM

Why does the Mike Horn have the second serrated "emergency blade" rather than a wood saw?

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #24 on:** February 03, 2012, 05:28:02 PM

Quote from: J Mackrel Jones on February 03, 2012, 05:19:47 PM

Why does the Mike Horn have the second serrated "emergency blade" rather than a wood saw?

Good question. I have tried to use the serrated blade as an ersatz saw and it doesn't do well. The edge is too "delicate" (for lack of a better word). That's why I'm looking forward to the new 90 (assuming reasonable price).

From my experience, the tools all function very well--probably the best 1/4 bit driver ever in a multitool. The file is a little short but it has excellent bite. Surprisingly, the scales are extremely tough on the MH ranger.

jojotlc · **Reply #25 on:** February 03, 2012, 05:35:01 PM

h

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on January 22, 2012, 12:56:38 PM

Ugh.

Maybe Felinevet will be running a special in the future...

+1... another nice ranger

..after along time..

jzmtl · **Reply #26 on:** February 04, 2012, 10:52:43 AM

Quote from: J Mackrel Jones on February 03, 2012, 05:19:47 PM

Why does the Mike Horn have the second serrated "emergency blade" rather than a wood saw?

It was made to spec of Mike Horn if I recall, whose activities probably has more use for serrated blade than saw.

@beergrylls · **Reply #27 on:** February 04, 2012, 05:14:03 PM

Here its:

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #28 on:** February 04, 2012, 08:52:05 PM

NOW!!!! You have my attention!!!!!

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #29 on:** February 04, 2012, 09:01:11 PM

Quote from: @beergrylls on February 04, 2012, 05:14:03 PM

Here its:

I think I prefer the 90 over the 88

I see the 90 as being the perfect hiking tool, which means I could live with the smaller file, no bottle opener and losing a layer. Whilst I think the 90 would be great for hiking/backpacking, the 88 with the extra layer and full sized file would be a little harder for me to place ... maybe. I think if I wanted a file like that, chances are I'd be wanting some pretty hefty pliers too

The 88 still looks like an excellent bit of kit though

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