Multitool.org Forum
Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: LoopCutter on April 13, 2024, 05:01:55 PM
-
:oops:
A deal notification was provided a week ago, and I made like hound and sniffed it out.
A Ranger for half off :facepalm:
I was intrigued, a 5 layer, looked much smaller than my Craftsman, a corkscrew and some nice back side options. Small flat screw driver, a hook, awl, and a CHISEL!
Then there is the combo file, wood on one side and metal on the other and an edge for cutting steel.
So for less $ than a SPORTSMAN I made an impulse buy. Even tried to cancel, but told it could not be. To late?
Darn thing, I like this, not for EDC, but to ride in my daily bag, pair up with a Plier type tool.
Chisel
[ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
File & Scissors
[ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
My other likable pocket riders…
Ranger, Climber, Spartan SE, Farmer
[ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
-
An impulse buy can work out quite well.
Good job.
-
:tu: :iagree: I don't have a Ranger anymore but I was just thinking about one while hiking yesterday :D. It's a great tool set that actually fits comfortably in your pocket. I have the Master Craftsman and the Craftsman. The Ranger is a Master Craftsman with the backside screwdriver. I'd rather have the corkscrew...it does a lot of things well!
-
Nice! I am hoping to take delivery of one today! Got a decent deal on Amazon...been on my list for a very long time.
-
I am one who likes the cork screw and have used it much more than the backside Phillips.
The file and chisel are the two tools I look forward to making use of.
The five layer, was a concern, but nope not that big for is offered.
My Climber and Spartan share space in a LM sheath and a Small mag lite in a side tube. The Ranger adds a whole new dimension for my SAK option.
Glad it was not cancel when I attempted. 😉
-
Me too Gordon. I probably use the corkscrew to undo knots more than open bottles these days :rofl:
-
Good job. I like the Ranger, too. Sounds like a great deal.
-
You know, I used to like the backside phillips more but I actually like the corkscrew much more now because it can hold that tiny screwdriver. I actually find I use that screwdriver more than the backside phillips because my wife wears glasses (had the same pair for 12 years; can't for the life of me get her to get a new pair...) and the screws are constantly coming loose, so I get to swoop in and make another comment about "see? Just look how much I use this SAK -- wasn't a waste of money at all, I promise!"
-
That's what it's all about! :like: :like:
-
Very nice LC. You will love that file, it is a very nice tool to have. I use mine all the time.
The chisel is one backtool I have never found the occasion to really use. Heck of a scoring/scraping tool though.
-
I like the size of the Ranger and think it will pair nicely with some Knipex pliers or my BB Spirit.
-
I like the size of the Ranger and think it will pair nicely with some Knipex pliers or my BB Spirit.
Would seem that several tools will be redundant on the Ranger and Spirit with the exception of the ButterBlade and the hook and Cork screw.
-
Would seem that several tools will be redundant on the Ranger and Spirit with the exception of the ButterBlade and the hook and Cork screw.
Yes indeed. But I like the full size scissors, the awl, small pen blade and large blade on the Ranger. The tip of the file is also useful and having a chisel as a backside tool can be helpful in certain applications...it is also slightly narrower too, I believe.