A thought on the OHT.

[Anthony]

The One Handed Trekker is hugely popular, I even saw a new version paired with a Classic at a local yokel department store...the kind of place you can buy air filters and snow tires, to toys, to toothpaste and wallpaper.  I've never seen any "new" knife of multi sold there...but somehow the OHT got in there.   

The OHT pops up in a lot of posts in every "What is your EDC?" thread.  It's been the basis for a bunch of scale mods and blade reprofilations (word? ). 

The blade is sturdy, sharp, and easy to use...and despite having so many useful tools, it's really light, fits in your hand well, and has a nice tactile surface.

But the one thing I would change would be the saw.  For urban EDC, a saw that big on such a "small" tool doesn't jive.  Outdoors it's extremely handy...but what would you put in place of the saw if you were to make it a part of your EDC?  Something that woulden't change the size/heft of the tool so much though...I thought about having a slightly larger pair of the Vic pliers in there, but it would widen the tool too much IMO. 

A pair of scissors in place of the saw would have me carrying the OHT a lot more day to day.  Are there any modifications out there that did just that?

[Freudian Frog]

A file. Maybe.

[WhichDawg]

I've used it for cutting holes in drywall, I wouldn't change a thing

[Sea Monster]

Aye,

I've previously pondered that it would be good to have more OH 111mm with options other than the Saw (ie, file, scissors)

Looking at the 111mm range, it seems you have to go up to four layers to get in a second end-tool, which is a bit

Anyway, I'd definitely consider a Scissors model, or OH Helmsman, or, as griped, a two-layer with the OH blade. (Centurion or  Nomad )

[donvito]

I have the OHT (serrated newer model) it sees use mostly on camping/hiking trips and around the house. Today there are a few options with on hand locking blade. OHT non serated, OH Sentinel both serrated and plain, OH Parachutist (replaces wood saw with a seat belt cutter), OH Fireman (keeps the wood saw + seat belt cutter replaces philips with a cork screw), I believe there's a Sentinel plus model with just a blade + philips on the back.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Lose...the saw , burn the heretic

I'm a bushcrafter, so I never want to be without a saw. But I can see the OHT being less than perfect in an urban setting, so I'd recommend the file found on the other 111mm too

[duckman1975]

IMHO the ranger and the trekker series is not recommended for urban use unless you are in the  law enforcement or rescue field. The blade is just too big might scare off the sheepys. If you want to carry a one handed blade opening multitool I think the best multitool for the job is the wave or the charge get most things done and is relatively sheepy friendly.

[Tarrodemierda]

would the file from lockpicker...i mean...locksmith fit in plase of saw.
and pliers wouldnt make is much thicker,if you get rid of the saw,the saw spring aint THAT much thicker.

 

[NutSAK]

I suppose if I were crazy ( ) and wanted to replace the saw with another tool, it would the be scissors/phillips combination.  I only have OHTs with the corkscrew on the back though, so I think that would make good sense.

That saw is way too good to replace though...

[donvito]

I need to get a OHT with a corkscrew.

on the same note the Rescue Tool is a OH opening sak.

[Grant Lamontagne]

What about the Sentinel?

Def

[Tarrodemierda]

I suppose if I were crazy ( ) and wanted to replace the saw with another tool, it would the be scissors/phillips combination.  I only have OHTs with the corkscrew on the back though, so I think that would make good sense.

That saw is way too good to replace though...

yep,personally i would not give away the saw ever.
the GAK combotool might be possible to fit,it seems,as i have both of those in my desk now.
scissors?!?!?!?!whats this scissor-fever

[donvito]

I use the scissors on my classic. They are small but can do most of the tasks when called for. So far I haven't missed the bigger 91mm scissors, and replaced my climber with a mechanic for edc.

[Tarrodemierda]

if i ever decide to put scissors on some sak,im sure ill use ones from wenger,theyre WAY better and poweful than vics.

[AndyTiedye]

Pliers

[Tarrodemierda]

Pliers

+1 

[duckman1975]

Pliers

Andy do you thing Wenger can come up with a design for a ranger with both the pliers and the big scissors?

[AndyTiedye]

Something like this?

[Sea Monster]

This is a VIC thread, stop dirtying it!

[duckman1975]

Something like this?

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Wonder how thick that is?

This is a VIC thread, stop dirtying it!

Sorry nomad, but does vic and wenger have the same owner?

[BIG-TARGET]

What about the Sentinel?

Def

I'm kinda partial to the Wenger version

[BIG-TARGET]

Something like this?

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How can you be tapping into my erotic dreams??

[Grant Lamontagne]

The Ranger 51 is pretty sweet... gonna have to get me another one since mine got lost in the wilds of Maine! 

Def

[Sea Monster]

I'm kinda partial to the Wenger version

It sure is nice, but I'd like something more pocket sized.

Like William Wallace's Claymore.

[gafftapegreenia]

Back to the Vic. I was thinking about this lately, and my ultimate conclusion was  to take the GAK, made the OH blade plain edge, and swap the saw out for the seatbelt blade.

[AndyTiedye]

Something like this?

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Wonder how thick that is?

It is infinitely thin, because it is a Photoshop

[BIG-TARGET]

Something like this?

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Wonder how thick that is?

It is infinitely thin, because it is a Photoshop

I'm still in luv with it!!

[AndyTiedye]

Back to the Vic. I was thinking about this lately, and my ultimate conclusion was  to take the GAK, made the OH blade plain edge, and swap the saw out for the seatbelt blade.

The O/H Parachutist is as close as you can get to that.   You'd have to grind off the serrations though.
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