BNIB Vic Ranger missing tweezers o.O

donvito · **on:** March 31, 2009, 07:37:28 AM

Just got my Victorinox Ranger in today, the box was completely sealed in plastic, and the tweezers were nowhere in sight

The blade stamp tells me it's pre 05, guess just a minor CC oversight.

Very nice little SAK packed with features to the brim

skydan · **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:19:27 AM

My first Vic is the Ranger. And still my favourite. It's been backpacking around the world with me. All the tools came in handy at some point, even fixing a car in New Zealand, though the scissors and corkscrew probably had the most use. It's ten years old and the scales have a few chips but otherwise it's still as good as new. I was so impressed that I've become a Vic addict^H^H^H collector.

As you say, a great selection of tools yet still a handy size. I don't understand why they aren't more popular. (I believe the Huntsman has that honour.)

max6166 · **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2009, 08:43:04 AM

I am a big fan of the Ranger too !

You might try emailing Vic's warranty dept. and telling them what happened. They may very well send you some free tweezers.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:18:37 AM

I still need to pick up a Ranger one day, as they look a cracking edc

felinevet · **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2009, 07:28:04 PM

Quote from: donvito on March 31, 2009, 07:37:28 AM

Just got my Victorinox Ranger in today, the box was completely sealed in plastic, and the tweezers were nowhere in sight.

If you send me your address I will send you a pair of tweezers, no charge, Tim.

donvito · **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2009, 10:02:47 PM

Quote from: felinevet on March 31, 2009, 07:28:04 PM

Quote from: donvito on March 31, 2009, 07:37:28 AM
Just got my Victorinox Ranger in today, the box was completely sealed in plastic, and the tweezers were nowhere in sight.

If you send me your address I will send you a pair of tweezers, no charge, Tim.

Thank you Tim

but I'll pass for now, maybe with my next order

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2009, 03:12:09 AM

The Ranger is a terrific SAK,though at 5 layers,a bit much for my own personal tastes.One of the few 91mm SAKs that have a file,a regrettable fact IMO.

bren10man · **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2009, 04:52:15 AM

I bought a Ranger a month ago...mine has the newer blade stamp.

I agree, the Ranger is nearly the ideal size and type/amount of tools. However, I would gladly trade the corkscrew for a phillips screwdriver.

I have a Craftsman I bought in Alaska in 1996, very similar to the Ranger. I have a letter from Victorinox that I received in 2006 when I asked them about it. They stated that this is an early Craftsman that was only marketed in Europe or something. This one has no pliers, no hook, but has phillps with can key and fish scaler. No hook and hole in the awl mean 1987-1991 made. Yes, the bottle opener opens half way. The 1985 Vic catalog shows this model or the one closest to mine. Just like the Deluxe Angler/Fisherman (scissors and pliers with corkscrew) and Swiss Flame, I have only seen one, and I own it.

Ben X · **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2009, 05:15:34 AM

Quote from: Bison56 on April 01, 2009, 03:12:09 AM

The Ranger is a terrific SAK,though at 5 layers,a bit much for my own personal tastes.One of the few 91mm SAKs that have a file,a regrettable fact IMO.

Precisely why we have Scibeer

Seriously, my EDC is a Scibeer Mechanic with the File added.

bren10man · **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2009, 02:59:23 PM

Quote from: Bison56 on April 01, 2009, 03:12:09 AM

The Ranger is a terrific SAK,though at 5 layers,a bit much for my own personal tastes.One of the few 91mm SAKs that have a file,a regrettable fact IMO.

I have a Grand Prix I bought about 8 weeks ago, NIB. The Korean Vic Store has at least 20 of them....discontinued years ago. Think Fieldmaster with file replacing wood saw.

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2009, 08:15:02 PM

Quote from: bren10man on April 01, 2009, 02:59:23 PM

Quote from: Bison56 on April 01, 2009, 03:12:09 AM
The Ranger is a terrific SAK,though at 5 layers,a bit much for my own personal tastes.One of the few 91mm SAKs that have a file,a regrettable fact IMO.

I have a Grand Prix I bought about 8 weeks ago, NIB. The Korean Vic Store has at least 20 of them....discontinued years ago. Think Fieldmaster with file replacing wood saw.

There's likely more than a few that are lusting for one of those.

Styerman · **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2009, 11:56:02 PM

I'm still bebating whether to go with a Ranger or a Swisschamp , am more inclined to the Ranger .

Chris

bren10man · **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:47:20 AM

Quote from: Bison56 on April 01, 2009, 08:15:02 PM

Quote from: bren10man on April 01, 2009, 02:59:23 PM
Quote from: Bison56 on April 01, 2009, 03:12:09 AM
The Ranger is a terrific SAK,though at 5 layers,a bit much for my own personal tastes.One of the few 91mm SAKs that have a file,a regrettable fact IMO.

I have a Grand Prix I bought about 8 weeks ago, NIB. The Korean Vic Store has at least 20 of them....discontinued years ago. Think Fieldmaster with file replacing wood saw.
There's likely more than a few that are lusting for one of those.

Want one? Send me an e-mail or contact felinevet, and in the next shipment of First Mates (which will be the final shipment of those, 7 are left at the store) I will include one for you.

SoDak · **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2009, 02:45:29 AM

I got three rangers when amazon had them on sale for $20 and a $10 when you spend $50 deal. I have to say that the ranger is a fantastic combination of tools in a small package. It hasn't quite made it into my edc(farm use is a bit much for a sak) I do like to have it handy. Like others though, I wish that it had a phillips screwdriver instead of a corkscrew and maybe some nylon scales. It is probably my favorite sak out of the ones I own.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2009, 02:52:17 AM

Quote from: Styerman on April 01, 2009, 11:56:02 PM

I'm still bebating whether to go with a Ranger or a Swisschamp , am more inclined to the Ranger .
Chris

You should look at the Handyman/Craftsman.. I a little more than a Ranger but less than a Swisschamp..

SoDak · **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2009, 04:07:45 AM

BTW. If anyone is wanting a ranger amazon has them $19.07.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000687B58/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

Gareth · **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:44:39 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on April 04, 2009, 02:52:17 AM

Quote from: Styerman on April 01, 2009, 11:56:02 PM
I'm still bebating whether to go with a Ranger or a Swisschamp , am more inclined to the Ranger .
Chris

You should look at the Handyman/Craftsman.. I a little more than a Ranger but less than a Swisschamp..

Or you could look at the Champion, basically the Swiss Champ without the pliers. It's the one big SAK that I keep meaning to pick up.

bren10man · **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2009, 01:55:35 PM

I carry the Champion. Since 1986. For me, it is the right size and right set of tools. I can do without the pliers. If I need pliers, I grab my SOG Power Plier.