Help me choose: Vic One Handed Fireman vs. Wenger New Ranger 57 Hunter

glorn · **on:** February 03, 2009, 03:35:29 AM

Similarly equipped, same color, same basic shape.. to the uninitiated (read: not SAK obsessed), it looks like the same knife.

Main difference is maker, and serrated vs. plain blade.

I am leaning toward the Wenger to be honest. But I wanted an opinion from the experts (read: nutcases).

Lastly, who shall I purchase either from? Do we have a pal here that I should support?

Thanks,

G.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:36:12 AM

Remember the motto:

Can't decided? Buy both!

jzmtl · **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:39:06 AM

I have a ranger 57 and like it a lot, it's now my knife of choice when skiing.

Mind you the hawkbill isn't sharpened on the tip since it's designed to be a gutting blade. I sharpened mine thou, and plan to make it into a full serrated blade some day.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2009, 04:16:59 AM

*ahem*

Maybe that will help you a bit?

Def

glorn · **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2009, 04:51:53 AM

Quote from: Defender on February 03, 2009, 04:16:59 AM

*ahem*

Maybe that will help you a bit?

Def

Yeah, I suppose...

Except now all I know is that I need both.

jzmtl · **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2009, 05:24:58 AM

Actually mine's ranger 58, with phillips not corkscrew, got them confused.

Rodion · **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:17:12 AM

Fireman. Wenger will have to seriously rethink their metallurgy before I can vote for them.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2009, 04:24:31 PM

If you have big hands, then the Ranger

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2009, 04:57:51 PM

Quote from: glorn on February 03, 2009, 04:51:53 AM

Quote from: Defender on February 03, 2009, 04:16:59 AM
*ahem*

Maybe that will help you a bit?

Def

Yeah, I suppose...

Except now all I know is that I need both.

My work here is done...

Def

donvito · **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2009, 11:42:51 PM

Quote from: glorn on February 03, 2009, 03:35:29 AM

Lastly, who shall I purchase either from? Do we have a pal here that I should support?

Thanks,

G.

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Styerman · **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2009, 01:15:59 AM

I would vote Fireman , the belt cutter blade is a joy to use , Vic's build quality is simply better .

Chris

AndyTiedye · **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2009, 06:48:41 AM

The Wenger has a bigger blade and a bigger saw,
a better locking/unlocking mechanism
and more ergonomic handles.

Swiss Man · **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2009, 12:27:14 AM

Quote from: AndyTiedye on February 05, 2009, 06:48:41 AM

The Wenger has a bigger blade and a bigger saw,
a better locking/unlocking mechanism
and more ergonomic handles.

I can't argue with this but would like to add my two cents. I borrowed Def's OH Fireman and compared it to my Ranger 58.

I think one place that Vic and Wenger both fail was the redundant blade styles, The Wenger had both blades plain as well as Vic had both blades serrated. I would have liked to seen one of each. But that is my opinion.

Even though the Wenger has a locking screwdriver I found that the Vic had a better set up. I use mine for alot of sideways prying and I have had the Wenger fold on me.

As the motto goes "When in doubt, buy both."

Sidenote Tim is a great guy to buy from with awesome customer service. If you do buy both and decide that you don't want the OH Fireman then let me know we can make some type of trade.

jzmtl · **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2009, 12:31:06 AM

Quote from: Swiss Man on February 06, 2009, 12:27:14 AM

I think one place that Vic and Wenger both fail was the redundant blade styles, The Wenger had both blades plain as well as Vic had both blades serrated. I would have liked to seen one of each. But that is my opinion.

I'm about to turn my ranger 58's gut blade into a serrated hawkbill, stay tuned.

Swiss Man · **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2009, 12:40:14 AM

I would like to see that be sure to take pics.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2009, 01:55:38 AM

If the Fireman had a plain OH blade it might be a near pefect (gasp) 111mm

Leatherman123 · **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2009, 02:13:40 AM

I find the std. Fireman to be ideal! It has a nice long plain edge blade instead of a one handed partially serrated.. It makes more sense to get the non OH version.. You already have a fully serrated blade! LOL

Styerman · **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2009, 02:26:38 AM

I prefer the two handed iteration of the fireman , for the same reason . My best buddy has one , and is madly in love with it , I played with it and like it lots .

Chris

tholiver · **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:09:02 PM

I don't have either of those two knives but i do have the similar Vic OHT and a Wenger Ranger 61.
I have to say if you are a lefty go with the Vic.
If you try to open the Wenger left handed the blade-opening-hole is mostly blocked by the bottle-opener.
Thats a major design flaw right there.
Doesn't both me that much as i am ambidextrous, but for a lefty it would probably be a deal breaker.

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