SAK/s and ONLY Sak/?

[VictorLouis]

I don't think I am out of line to say that in so far as folders go, we could all get by with SAKs.
The Hunter Pro is pretty close to the current genre of a big, OHO, locking 'tacti-kewl' type of knife.
Sure, you're only going to get one steel, and no such things as frame-locks, Axis/ARC/BBL or the like...
...but in the realm of folders, isn't there truly one or more for most every need?

Other than kitchen knives, have they done anything in fixed-blades? Combat, camping, or bushcraft type products? I would think this could be a natural extention for them.

[Zed]

I kind of agree but find myself needing pliers too often 

[AimlessWanderer]

I don't think I am out of line to say that in so far as folders go, we could all get by with SAKs.
The Hunter Pro is pretty close to the current genre of a big, OHO, locking 'tacti-kewl' type of knife.
Sure, you're only going to get one steel, and no such things as frame-locks, Axis/ARC/BBL or the like...
...but in the realm of folders, isn't there truly one or more for most every need?

Other than kitchen knives, have they done anything in fixed-blades? Combat, camping, or bushcraft type products? I would think this could be a natural extention for them.

I believe they did bayonets many years ago. However, moving into the already competative market place awash with exotic steel and a myriad of designs might not be the smartest move for a company that have carved themselves a little niche and proved themselves to be superior to anyone who decides to have a pop. I think there's more scope for them in "pocket tools" personally, and I was really surprised they had a go at the Hunter Pro.

[zoidberg]

I could probably 'get by' with a rock, do I fill my pockets with rocks, sometimes no.

[Reinier]

They did make kirpans a decade ago. Do those count?
And there are a couple of hunting knives (4.2176 for example) but those may have been made by Muela.

[ColoSwiss]

At various times both Victorinox and Wenger made bayonets and dress daggers. Wenger also at one time offered a hunting knife, but I don't know if it was actually made by them or by some other company.

At one time Victorinox sold a number of pocket knives with the Sikh symbol them. They also sold two kirpans, which I believe were actually made by Muella of Spain. The knives were only sold in India.

[Aloha]

DAG NABBIT, do I really need to now look for Vic or Wenger fixed blades  . 

 

[ColoSwiss]

DAG NABBIT, do I really need to now look for Vic or Wenger fixed blades  . 

 

Yep. 

[Aloha]

DAG NABBIT, do I really need to now look for Vic or Wenger fixed blades  . 

 

Yep. 

  WOW this place never ceases to amaze me with stuff I never knew I even needed or wanted let alone existed. 

[ColoSwiss]

Victorinox also offers a half-dozen hunting knives. As with the kirpans, I believe they're actually made by Muella. See the 2008 Vic catalog in the wiki (page 18) for all of them. I've never handled one; believe one of the members here had one and was not impressed by it.

[jerseydevil]

I have a Swiss Model 1957 bayonet for the Stgw 57  made by Wenger.  I have a pic here somewhere......

[SAK Guy]

I have a Swiss Model 1957 bayonet for the Stgw 57  made by Wenger.  I have a pic here somewhere......

Yes. They are very cool!   

[Luna Knife]

9 times out of ten I could rely on a SAK to cover my knife needs.

I will still need an occasional fillet knife or my mora clipper when camping.  For chopping I use an axe

I also dont usually like to use a SAK for cleaning game but it has had to suffice on occasions I wasnt carrying anything else.

[ColoSwiss]

Heidi-shop carries three of the hunting (scout) knives. They list two of them as being made by Muela (suspect all three are).

http://www.swiss-knife.com/en/swiss-army-knives/swiss-knife-victorinox-sport-knives/swiss-knife-victorinox-sport-knives-scouts.html

[asmitty]

Honestly, a SAK is all I ever need in a folder.  I own and sometimes carry others, but I never go anywhere without a SAK.  If I need something bigger and locking, I get out a Ranger or 111mm (my Ranger 53 is my go-to for bigger jobs).

If I need a fixed blade, I reach for my Mora 2000 or Mora Bushcraft Forest.

[VictorLouis]

WOw, again I learn even more. ColoSwiss, what is the fixed bladed with the green(wrapped?) handle, 4th from the top?

[derekmac]

I really only need to carry a SAK, but I like to have a folder and MT on me too.  If I could only carry one thing, it would be a SAK...  Probably.

[VictorLouis]

Derek, I agree with you. What I could've done a better job of describing is this. Vic pretty much has all of our EDC needs covered....with the possible exception of (current) fixed blades. SAKS, multi-tools, 'big-folder', gent's knives, kitchen knives, etc.

[ColoSwiss]

WOw, again I learn even more. ColoSwiss, what is the fixed bladed with the green(wrapped?) handle, 4th from the top?

This photo?

From the top:

- Victorinox K31 sheath
- Victorinox K31 bayonet
- Wenger Stgw-57 bayonet
- Victorinox Stg 90 bayonet
- Victorinox Officers' Dress Dagger
- Victorinox Officers' Dress Dagger sheath
- left and right, sheaths for Stg-90 and Stgw-57

[enki_ck]

DAG NABBIT, do I really need to now look for Vic or Wenger fixed blades  . 

 

Yep. 

  WOW this place never ceases to amaze me with stuff I never knew I even needed or wanted let alone existed. 

That sounds about right.