Canopener on Wenger Rangergrip 61

Grathr · **on:** May 25, 2012, 07:49:37 PM

I just got myself a Wenger Rangergrip 61 and was a little disapointed.
I love the blade and they way it locks and unlocks, but the canopener is gnawing at my little finger when I use the knife.
The canopener really stick out of the handle when closed, wich is kind of a designflaw in my opinion. On the other hand, it might just be that my hand dont fit the grip properly.

I guess I could cut the canopener off, as I probably wont need it. (Or I could cut off my little finger

) But knowing Murphy and his laws, I would probably need it after it has been cut off.

Has anyone else had this problem? Any good solutions?

fenofedd · **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:57:56 PM

Use the knife while the can opener is not closed. I figure it won't get dramatically in the way if it is opened.

Currahee · **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:24:08 PM

I own a RG178 and have never experienced a problem with the can opener bothering my pinkie finger. In fact, after I read your post I got my knife out just to get a better understanding of what you might be experiencing. Perhaps the additional layer on the 178 makes a difference? I don't know. What kind of cutting chores are you doing with that large blade that would be lengthy enough to cause the irritation your experiencing?

The saw blade adds an additional layer: http://tinyurl.com/RangerGrip178 Never had a problem with the can opener. Based upon my experience with the RangerGrip178 I am having difficulty grasping the problem?

Grathr · **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2012, 11:27:13 AM

Quote from: fenofedd on May 25, 2012, 08:57:56 PM

Use the knife while the can opener is not closed. I figure it won't get dramatically in the way if it is opened.

That will work.
Only problem with that is that it wont be a easy onehand opener if I also have to open the canopener. $:-\$

Grathr · **Reply #4 on:** May 26, 2012, 12:12:42 PM

Quote from: Currahee on May 25, 2012, 09:24:08 PM

I own a RG178 and have never experienced a problem with the can opener bothering my pinkie finger. In fact, after I read your post I got my knife out just to get a better understanding of what you might be experiencing. Perhaps the additional layer on the 178 makes a difference? I don't know. What kind of cutting chores are you doing with that large blade that would be lengthy enough to cause the irritation your experiencing?

The saw blade adds an additional layer: http://tinyurl.com/RangerGrip178 Never had a problem with the can opener. Based upon my experience with the RangerGrip178 I am having difficulty grasping the problem?

The extra layer might make a differense. Or it might just be that my hand is the wrong size for the grip.
I was feathering a peice of firewood with it when I started to feel it gnaw on my finger. Took only about 10sec to notice it. (I always test new knives by feathering a piece of dry firewood. This test reveals very fast if there is something bothering me with the blade or handle. This is something I usually do every time I light a fire.)