Any love for Wenger?

ICanFixThat · **Reply #330 on:** February 02, 2013, 07:03:16 PM

I think now is a goot time to make a tribute to Wenger, so I'm going to put some Wenger images at higher priority than some Vic ones for a while.

Wenger SAK Memories

ICanFixThat · **Reply #331 on:** February 02, 2013, 07:28:04 PM

Wenger Memories

Wootz · **Reply #332 on:** February 02, 2013, 11:33:19 PM

all over my keyboard

ICanFixThat · **Reply #333 on:** February 03, 2013, 04:12:29 AM

A lasting heritage.

GigaHz · **Reply #334 on:** February 03, 2013, 01:11:04 PM

enki_ck · **Reply #335 on:** February 03, 2013, 01:49:23 PM

Wow, that's a nice one.

nuphoria · **Reply #336 on:** February 03, 2013, 03:26:10 PM

Wow... love the carbon fibre!

What model is that?

North Man · **Reply #337 on:** February 03, 2013, 05:28:59 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on February 02, 2013, 07:28:04 PM

Wenger Memories

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artwork for sure...

Wootz · **Reply #338 on:** February 03, 2013, 06:14:53 PM

Love the Wenger Iron Grip

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=299&Itemid=35

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=19581.0

Gareth · **Reply #339 on:** February 03, 2013, 06:49:49 PM

Iron Grip sounds like a name for an Autobot.

Also looks fantastic as a multitool though.

Wootz · **Reply #340 on:** February 03, 2013, 07:17:41 PM

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=934.0

tosh · **Reply #341 on:** February 03, 2013, 07:30:27 PM

I managed to sneak away earlier and get out all my wengers.
The good news is there's room for more

It struck me just how radical wenger is when compared to victorinox. Much is often said about the soft back spring on wengers as opposed to vic's. But lets not beat about the bush here, Vic's as nice as they are are pretty bland when compared to some of the outrageous themed SAK's that have been offered by wenger...Rollerskating Tool !! Personally I think the FF on wengers is also higher than vics.

As for the Rangergrips?? - I think they're stunning, further more I don't think the idea has being exhausted, not by a long way. I'd like to have seen the plier based ranger grip offered as a blunt nose variant with maybe an inline philips driver, or maybe containing scissors too (not the garden version).

It's just occured to me now how radical wenger would have become had it teamed up with say the likes of CRKT...Jeez!! can you imagine some of the concepts that would be unleashed - I actually can't. But it would have been great to have seen it.

Monrogue · **Reply #342 on:** February 04, 2013, 07:50:21 AM

Wow, Wenger has some pretty cool looking SAKs

Don't have any Wengers as I hadn't gotten around to this brand yet, but had planned on it at some point. Sadly, it may be too late by the time I can afford to get any

dks · **Reply #343 on:** February 04, 2013, 12:47:36 PM

This may be of interest to some:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260820558198?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I got one a while back but there are still some left.

North Man · **Reply #344 on:** February 04, 2013, 01:35:12 PM

A picture...

North Man · **Reply #345 on:** February 04, 2013, 04:14:00 PM

some time ago i used the saw to cut a small board along the drawn line,. Everybody know
it can cut big planks, branches and more, must say it was very easy with the Ranger saw,.
I would love if Wenger could follow its own line and be more independent again, but i guess the Ranger saw will live on

ICanFixThat · **Reply #346 on:** February 05, 2013, 01:43:53 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on February 03, 2013, 03:26:10 PM

Wow... love the carbon fibre!

What model is that?

Sorry for the confusion, the image file-name was incorrect, this model is a Commander like the other Jorg Hysek editions. I think putting 'Traveler' in the file name was wishful thinking on my part.

Quote from: North Man on February 04, 2013, 01:35:12 PM

A picture...
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Really Nice!

nuphoria · **Reply #347 on:** February 05, 2013, 02:05:54 AM

Awww... I got all excited

ICanFixThat · **Reply #348 on:** February 05, 2013, 02:10:42 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on February 05, 2013, 02:05:54 AM

Awww... I got all excited

No doubt... it should have been a Traveler

... This was one mistake Wenger made. But luckily I don't mind carrying more than one pocket tool ... and frankly Victorinox scissors just work better for me on 98% of tasks.

North Man · **Reply #349 on:** February 05, 2013, 10:06:12 AM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on February 05, 2013, 01:43:53 AM

Quote from: nuphoria on February 03, 2013, 03:26:10 PM
Wow... love the carbon fibre!

What model is that?
Sorry for the confusion, the image file-name was incorrect, this model is a Commander like the other Jorg Hysek editions. I think putting 'Traveler' in the file name was wishful thinking on my part.

Quote from: North Man on February 04, 2013, 01:35:12 PM
A picture...
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Really Nice!

anyhow the name, congratulations on such a find!

basilio · **Reply #350 on:** February 05, 2013, 10:36:20 AM

Yes, nice pictures in the last pages!
I myself have few interesting knives to show, will post some pictures in the next days.

lowtech · **Reply #351 on:** February 05, 2013, 03:53:16 PM

I think i´m a bit OT here, but the question is too little to get it´s own thread.

I have a black scaled 85 mm Wenger with the toolset of the "Forester", i.e opener layer, saw, scissors, blade layer, corkscrew and awl on the back - except that it has no nailfile but a small clip point blade beside the standard big one. What model is this? (Basically it´s equipped like a vic Huntsman)

I´ll add some pics soon, i promise.

It has neither tweezer nor corkscrew and has teh older standard scales, teh printed Logo is just white, not white/red.

ColoSwiss · **Reply #352 on:** February 06, 2013, 12:31:40 AM

Quote from: lowtech on February 05, 2013, 03:53:16 PM

I think i´m a bit OT here, but the question is too little to get it´s own thread.

I have a black scaled 85 mm Wenger with the toolset of the "Forester", i.e opener layer, saw, scissors, blade layer, corkscrew and awl on the back - except that it has no nailfile but a small clip point blade beside the standard big one. What model is this? (Basically it´s equipped like a vic Huntsman)

I´ll add some pics soon, i promise.

It has neither tweezer nor corkscrew and has teh older standard scales, teh printed Logo is just white, not white/red.

Sounds like a European variant of the Forester. Possible model number is 1 17 13. Wenger at one time time offered a 'Basic' series in Europe, most of which were without t&t. The all-white printed logo was also used on some of the 'Basics' and other low-end models. All the ones I have or have pictures of are red or translucent, so your black version is a bit unusual. Nice find.

lowtech · **Reply #353 on:** February 06, 2013, 09:49:15 AM

Thank you for the information on the knife!

I have done a quick cleaning of the old, hardened oil and pocket lint and will do some pics as soon as time (or my Girl...) allows.

I must say - although this comes quite late, given Wengers fate - that i find the 85 mm less obstrusive for pocket carry, even with 3 or 4 layers than a 91 vic.

If it wasn`t for the small screwdriver, I´d exchange my Spartan for a Wenger.

North Man · **Reply #354 on:** February 07, 2013, 12:29:55 PM

from the heart is wish for the future:

ICanFixThat · **Reply #355 on:** February 08, 2013, 11:28:26 PM

Small image, no good light right now as there is a Blizzard outside.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #356 on:** February 08, 2013, 11:51:45 PM

Nice Camo Wenger Teton. The grey coating on the tools, can't remember what it's called, is nice and great to have on the scissors.

ICanFixThat · Wenger Champ (I think) Model 1.28.03.

Wenger Champ (I think) Model 1.28.03.

ColoSwiss · **Reply #358 on:** February 09, 2013, 01:03:22 AM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on February 08, 2013, 11:51:45 PM

Nice Camo Wenger Teton. The grey coating on the tools, can't remember what it's called, is nice and great to have on the scissors.

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An interesting point about the camouflage Wengers is that the American versions had matte blades, while the European versions had bright polished blades. I'm not a big fan of camo knives (too easy to lose), but if you're going to have one you probably should have the blade also camouflaged.

on the Champ, also sold as Classic 28. A trio of nice finds.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #359 on:** February 09, 2013, 01:52:44 AM

Always good to have a backup Tuxedo.

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