What do you think of the Wenger RangerGrip 90?

jzmtl · **Reply #30 on:** April 24, 2012, 10:25:36 PM

I wonder if there's also the minimum price scheme going on with Wenger, that would certainly account for the higher price across the board.

sergemaster · **Reply #31 on:** April 24, 2012, 11:10:43 PM

Amici,
Has anyone else seen or had a chance to handle what Wenger has recently released called a Rangerwood 55 with Evowood scales?

Although it is a tad pricey, ($100.00 USD) I might be temped to pick one up if they were to release this style in other Ranger patterns, since I am not a big fan of the cork screw on the large framed SAKs.

Cheers,
Serge

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #32 on:** April 25, 2012, 12:13:32 AM

Jeremy,

If you don't already have a 111 mm SAK, like a OHT or an Outrider, Work Champ, etc., I think you'll be happy with the 78. I think it stacks up quite favorably to an OHT, and is in some ways better I think. Despite having the 179, I am actually now also considering a 78.

(Yes, it IS a sickness!)

Combine a 78 with a regular size SAK (like that S16) and I think you'll be set for 99% of things that will come your way.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #33 on:** April 26, 2012, 06:09:52 AM

Quote from: sergemaster on April 22, 2012, 09:22:10 PM

Amici,
I thought of picking one of these up but that was before I started encountering an issue with my 78, which is the rubber is physically flaking off the inserts. This has always been the main issue why I have always steered clear of anything labeled, kraton, dual intensity, or any other code word for a material best suited for tires.

Cheers,
Serge

If you meant "dual density" rather than "dual intensity", then I think you are mis-classifying the material. I have not heard of any issues with the "dual density" scales and they are included on the official issue Soldier Knife which would not be the case if they had any realiability or stability issues with the material.

Smaug · **Reply #34 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:22:58 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on April 26, 2012, 06:09:52 AM

If you meant "dual density" rather than "dual intensity", then I think you are mis-classifying the material. I have not heard of any issues with the "dual density" scales and they are included on the official issue Soldier Knife which would not be the case if they had any realiability or stability issues with the material.

^ Agree. I haven't had my EvoGrip Wenger long enough to know, but I know the rubber panels on the Soldier are solid.