Wenger Ranger Official Praise Thread

Rodion · **on:** September 02, 2008, 01:51:19 PM

Got a 61 model from Tim for my dad's birthday. Holy God this thing is beautiful. If they had a model with OH plain blade, scissors, saw, corkscrew and can opener, I'd get rid of my heirloom Atlas this instant. The pocket clip does get in the way, but it's removable, so no harm done (why choose such a rare screw type for it is beyond me, though.)

So yeah, I really like it. Was a little baffled by the five year warranty. Is this common for Wenger and do they actually enforce the time limit?

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2008, 01:53:08 PM

ive been chasin a oht or ranger too,since i dont have any but all members praise those.did u get it as new?

nezza33 · **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2008, 01:55:12 PM

I only have the Ranger 51 models they are good for fishing and climbing.

Rodion · **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2008, 01:59:34 PM

Quote from: Tarrodemierda on September 02, 2008, 01:53:08 PM

ive been chasin a oht or ranger too,since i dont have any but all members praise those.did u get it as new?

Brand new. Fifty bucks with shipping, from Tim. I think he has auctions on eBay, too.

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2008, 02:02:00 PM

wowser,as some might say

so its goind down,chasin the links to see one in ebay

getahl · **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2008, 05:20:32 PM

I have a 56 that I really like...it's just a larger, standard Trekker. I like the locking mechanism on the Ranger line. Very nice.

max6166 · **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2008, 07:31:03 PM

5 year warranty?! I had no idea. Is that for all Wenger products?

Rodion · **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2008, 07:35:27 PM

Ahem! Tha't exactly what I'm asking.

Swiss Man · **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2008, 11:18:01 PM

As with all Wenger® Swiss Army Knives there is a limited lifetime warranty.

This was copied and pasted from the 2008 Collection catalog (the one with the Giant on the cover).

But according to WengerNA web site there is a five year warranty.

I don't know that answer.

Swiss Man · **Reply #9 on:** September 03, 2008, 03:31:22 AM

I had a 61 with clip got rid of it and just got it back this weekend.
I am starting to have feelings for this thing even though I am a Vic man deep down in my heart.

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2008, 04:40:29 AM

Quote from: Swiss Man on September 03, 2008, 03:31:22 AM

I had a 61 with clip got rid of it and just got it back this weekend.
I am starting to have feelings for this thing even though I am a Vic man deep down in my heart.

Good thing Viccy isn't the jealous type then eh?

AndyTiedye · **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2008, 06:48:10 AM

I like Rangers. Sometimes bigger is better.
The pliers on the New Rangers 70-75 especially rock.

The SOSAK OHT in the upper left is for size comparison.

also got a 61 with clip on the way.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #12 on:** September 03, 2008, 07:25:59 AM

Oh man.... I have to find me a 75 and fast!

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #13 on:** September 03, 2008, 07:40:10 AM

73 is on my wish list, if only it was OH

AndyTiedye · **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2008, 06:21:37 AM

If you want OH and pliers, the Alinghi 176 is the only game in town.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2008, 06:28:09 AM

Quote from: AndyTiedye on September 04, 2008, 06:21:37 AM

If you want OH and pliers, the Alinghi 176 is the only game in town. (Image removed from quote.)

I just checked it out, very cool!

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #16 on:** September 04, 2008, 07:24:38 AM

They need to change that.

Rodion · **Reply #17 on:** September 04, 2008, 09:27:57 AM

What if I want OH and scissors?

AndyTiedye · **Reply #18 on:** September 04, 2008, 11:45:00 AM

Quote from: Rodion on September 04, 2008, 09:27:57 AM

What if I want OH and scissors?

Wait for the Mike Horn Specials:

http://www.wenger.ch/scripts/modules/news/listone.aspx?idn=182&idnews=69

Does anyone have a clue when/if/where these knives will be available?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** September 04, 2008, 01:08:26 PM

Still no idea, but I know I want one!

Def

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #20 on:** September 04, 2008, 04:11:46 PM

So, does that Mike Horn special have pliers and scissors, or are there two versions?

Rodion · **Reply #21 on:** September 04, 2008, 06:23:29 PM

Oh my... look, I'm not asking for everything. The knife would be too big. Just a plain OH blade, saw, scissors, can opener, corkscrew and punch. And it would be nice if they started putting tweezers and stuff in there...

AndyTiedye · **Reply #22 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:27:50 AM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on September 04, 2008, 04:11:46 PM

So, does that Mike Horn special have pliers and scissors, or are there two versions?

There is not a lot of information out there about these.

I assume there are be 2 versions, otherwise it would be really thick.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #23 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:41:24 AM

C'mon OH and pliers!

I like that serrated blade on the Mike Horn, plain by the tang, serrated in the middle, and a little edge of plain on the tip.

AndyTiedye · **Reply #24 on:** September 05, 2008, 07:58:36 AM

Quote from: Rodion on September 04, 2008, 06:23:29 PM

Oh my... look, I'm not asking for everything.

That would look something like this:

and be about 2 inches thick.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #25 on:** September 05, 2008, 08:52:17 AM

That would be a big ole bugger

Rodion · **Reply #26 on:** September 05, 2008, 11:31:02 AM

Hmmmm.... come to think of it, even my "bare bones" SAK has 4 layers. Seeing how I already have a superior saw on the Swissgrip, it may be wise to "settle" for a OH half-serrated blade, scissors and can/bottle openers on the front side.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #27 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:38:08 PM

The second they come out with a plain edge OH model with pliers, openers, and flat and phillips and for around $50 I am sold. I think that is really ideal for EDC.

AndyTiedye · **Reply #28 on:** September 06, 2008, 03:16:59 AM

Have any of the modders attacked the NewRangers yet?

A 51 and a 75 would provide all the bits you need.

If you combined a New Ranger with an OLD Ranger, you could have 2 locking blades,
because the locking mechanisms are on opposite sides. You could have a locking clip-point
from the old Ranger and a one-hander spearpoint on the other. Either serrated as you wish.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #29 on:** September 06, 2008, 03:28:00 AM

I'm sure it's do-able, how well are the scales held on?

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