Victorinox Ranger: Pocketful of Practicality

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A quick review of the Victorinox Ranger. This 5 layer, 91mm Swiss Army Knife has a great range of tools in a relatively compact package. I do notice this one in my pocket more so than others I own due to the increased size and weight. However, this is a small price to pay for the capabilities it offers. As usual with Victorinox quality and value are both high.
Tools on the Ranger are: large blade, small blade. can opener with small screwdriver, corkscrew, reamer, wood saw, chisel, toothpick, tweezers, hook, bottle opener with screwdriver and wire stripper, scissors, nail file with metal file, metal saw, and nail cleaner, and a fine screwdriver.
The Ranger is primarily designed to suit outdoors use. However, if you don't mind a little extra bulk in your pocket it makes for a very capable EDC tool. Almost everyone has heard of Swiss Army Knives, and in my experience they are less likely to get a negative reaction than other types of folding knife. If you need a tool you can use around others without causing an unreasoning panic, something like this may be the thing to have.
Music: Delay Rock by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" ISRC: US-UAN-11-00262
* Apologies for the aspect ratio on this video, I'm still getting used to new video editing software.

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11 сен 2024

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@timsummers870 4 года назад

May I suggest a SUPER easy way to open a wine bottle with a Swiss Army Knife corkscrew? Simply lay the bottle on a chair and pull up the cork. (never on a table but a chair). The height of the bottle, plus the angle of your arm and elbow will help you yank the cork out extremely easily. However, when the bottle is higher up, such as on a table, you seem to "fight" with the bottle, it's much harder. Let me know later.

@davidmathews2124 3 года назад

Indeed. The Ranger is the perfect pick for the ideal EDC pocket pal. It’s my choice as well. It’s all about adding the metal file. Nice job here. Thanks.

@kthejynwey 3 года назад

Great knife! I know this is an old upload but for whoever wondering, the metal file is the one on the same side as the victorinox logo (it has some slightly bigger pattern than the nail file.).

@Smaug1 8 лет назад

Two uses for the toothpick: 1) picking teeth. It really does work, once a bloke gets over his germophobia, 2) Cleaning the pocket lint out of the nooks and crannies of the knife. The chisel is for push-cutting. One can't always whittle with a blade; there's not always enough room. The hook, I've used more than once for pulling wires out of nooks and crannies. Admittedly, not that often. My only beef with the Ranger is that it's 5 layers, and still doesn't manage to have a decent Phillips. Check out the Explorer Plus. You would give up the saw and file though. What I do is if I'm going outside, I grab the Trekker or Soldier, 3 layers, with saw and a big blade. If not, Explorer or Ramber.

@nibrocnoel3240 4 года назад

Jeremy check out Felix Immer (not sure if that is spelled correctly) on RU-vid. He modified his hook and made it more usable.

@davidjackson8304 Год назад

The fieldaster is the same as the ranger except swap the cork screw for a Phillips

@MrMapex2010 12 лет назад

They are awesom for EDC as they wont scare the public as it has a stigma attached where people associate it to scouts. I used to always get looks when I used my Leatherman Charge yet people don't even look twice when I use my Victorinox. Very good choice for EDC.

@aodfan 11 лет назад

I love my Ranger, I have had it for two years so far and is always there when I need it. Has even got me out of couple jams. I added the mini corkscrew screwdriver and straight pin to complete mine.

@GunsKnivesSurvival 12 лет назад

Thanks for taking the time to show this to us.

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Thanks Bruce, hope you have a good weekend too mate :)

@JDYTC 12 лет назад

Great vid again. The best all around Vic in my opinion. I added the mini-screwdriver for in the corkscrew to my Ranger to make it complete. However I'm planning to try to EDC a Vic Camper in combination with a Leatherman Juice S2 in the future. I wish Leatherman would make a pure single pliers tool, because every tool on a Vic is better than on a Leatherman except for the pliers in my opinion. Kind regards from Amsterdam again

@AussieMark909 11 лет назад

Thanks for the kinds words. I'm sure the Ranger will serve you well, I carry mine regularly and love the range of tools.

@adelarsen9776 5 лет назад

Are you still carrying and using it ?

@egarciaveasey Год назад

Best thing I've found for the toothpick is to loosen cable ties that you've overtightened or need to remove it without cutting it. The pick is useful for unhooking the catch so you can feed the tie back out. Also, the hook is useful for attaching springs that have become loose eg trampoline or put-up bed

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

You're right. They are so non threatening that folks have actually asked to have a look at mine. Many people have never seen or handled a real SAK. It's a good way to spread the word that carrying a knife is not something evil.

@supermario2134 11 лет назад

Aussiemark you always do great reviews mate. I'm on holiday with the misses at the mountains and you have convinced us to go down and buy a ranger! Cheers mate

@1lupus 12 лет назад

I have been carrying my old Swiss Champion in my pocket for over 30 years. Much larger than that one, and after a few years you get used to the extra size and get a few more tools to boot. I figure that I use it over twice a day, so over 30 years it has only come in usefull arountd 22,000 times so far, but it still in good nick and has got a few more years left in it.

@JamesJLaRue 8 лет назад

Every time I feel the SwissChamp or Cybertool 41 is too big, I start thinking about what tools I wouldn't use. I invent a custom knife and it end up being a Swisschamp with the fish scaler replaced with the bit driver, small blade replaced with the nail file from the Sportsman. Which would of course be even wider than the SwissChamp. Since there is no single ideal knife, collecting them all is the only option.

@mohdsalmi 3 года назад

hope, victorinox give we custom their tool

@mikedifeo8344 12 лет назад

Good vid. Nice Vitorinox. I just ordered the Explorer Plus. I plan to EEC the Leatherman TXi and the Explorer. They will cover all my uses. I like the Victorinox Swiss Army knives. They are very useful for light tasks and they don't take up a lot of room, like the big multi tools. I have a Champ which I like. The pliers are a bit weak on it. So I'll try the thinner Explorer in the pocket and the Leatherman tool in a belt pouch. Always enjoy your vids. Keep them coming,. Thanks

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Sounds like a decent combo, should cover pretty much any task that comes your way. Thanks for watching Mike.

@anthonywarwick6090 Месяц назад

Nice video thanks. I watch a lot of these videos on RU-vid about SAKs and multi tools. Next size up I believe is the Swiss Champ and there is also a Cyber knife tool that has more tools. It is interesting every video I have seen like this, the presenter has nicked themselves with the knife. Just bought one of these Rangers for my collection. The hook is also known as the parcel carrier, is supposed to be useful for tightening bicycle spokes and lifting hot Billie style lid handles. The chisel would make a good pry bar. Agree with the nail groove on the awl. Victorinox should change the location of that on all of their knives that have an awl.

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

I think it's one of those tools I'll find more uses for as time goes on. I used it the other day to grab a cord loop to feed through a hole, worked well.

@toddguillory692 2 года назад

It's the Huntsman with a file. If it had a Phillips driver rather than a corkscrew it would be in my pocket.

@eddiepegason4388 Год назад

It's the Fieldmaster with a file . It has the Phillips driver but no corkscrew ; hoping to add it to my collection soon .

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Good to know that little saw can do something like that. Thanks for commenting.

@Loganeffecto 11 лет назад

Great vid Aussie Mark, I always have a Vic on me. Keep up the vids :) and a warm welcome from Oklahoma.

@AussieMark909 11 лет назад

I used it the other day to extract a drain grate out of the floor. Perfect for the job.

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

I almost got that one, but went with the Camper instead. Really, how can you go wrong with any of them? Thanks for watching mate.

@jobyEN 12 лет назад

You should put a pin in the small hole at the base of the corkscrew. I used the metal saw (on the file) to cut a lock, so I can say it is very capable. Thanks for the review!

@nibrocnoel3240 4 года назад

I'm partial to the Victorinox Huntsman, but the ranger is rad and would be a good edition. Thanks for the review💪

@blacksmith44 11 месяцев назад

The next one up from the Ranger is the Handyman. After the Handyman it's the Swiss Champ.

@nathanheusser2122 11 лет назад

I used the corkscrew at the beginning to drill for sap.

@aebbelwoy 12 лет назад

Hey Mark, good to see your SAK collection growing. It's fun to see what tools you consider useful or useless. For me the toothpick and corkscrew are two of the most used tools on my SAKs, whereas I hardly ever use the awl and the tweezers. One good use for the hook might be taking a hot pot off the fire, like with the notch on the Buck Hoodlum. Never tested it though. How the chisel on the back is used properly remains a mystery to me too. Let me know if you find out. ;-)

@biggles1024 12 лет назад

I'm a little disappointed that you didn't use one of your bottles of Grange Hermitage to demonstrate the cork screw. :P Seriously, great review as usual and a terrific way for me to end the week. Still lousy weather down here, so no geocaching for me this weekend. :( Cheers, b.

@Optionsaregood 12 лет назад

Excellent review Mark.

@kafiyo7928 2 года назад

The hook is for carrying objects tied with string.

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

We don't drink that kind of cheap swill here ;-) Hope the weather improves and you can get out out hunt down some caches. Cheers mate!

@AussieMark909 11 лет назад

Slightly different uses for me. I like the Trekker more when I'm in the bush. This one is a better EDC type carry (for me anyway) as it fits the pocket better and I do like the range of tools. Luckily I have both :)

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Thanks for watching my friend.

@nekto555 10 лет назад

aebbelwoy, chisel may be useful for crafting on a wood. to make a spoon, for example :)

@davidplatenkamp 11 лет назад

I've seen the hook used to tighten things together with steel wire.

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Terrific, thanks so much for the tip.

@Beery1962 10 лет назад

I used to carry the Vic Ranger a lot - loved it, but I got rid of it because it was just a bit too big. If you don't mind that big chunk of metal in your pocket, you might want to consider the Wenger EVO S52 - it's the same width as the Ranger, but it loses the metal file and adds a nail file, a locking blade, an ergonomic grip AND a pair of pliers. Also, in my view, Wenger's can opener and scissors are better than the Victorinox versions. I found it hard to move from Victorinox to Wenger, because let's face it, Vics have the better logo and more name recognition, but I think Wenger makes (or made) better knives. They've been swallowed up by Vic now, but many of their knives are still available brand new.

@AussieMark909 10 лет назад

I agree it is a bit bulky, but I don't mind and still carry it a lot. Actually it's in my pocket now. Thanks for the comment my friend, best wishes..

@Shubba2529 9 лет назад

AussieMark909 Aye Mate and greetings from America. An outstanding review of the Vic Ranger ! Thanks for throwing the Standard dimensions in for us Yanks. LOL Although I agree with Mr. Cooper, it's just a bit too big for pocket carry, but I would consider belt pouch carry for this model. It's got an awful lot of useful tools, to just write it off for sure ! As far as SAK's, I personally don't own anything thicker than a 3 layer. I've stuck with the Vic's, but Mr. Cooper is correct, there are some advantages to the Wenger's. I only hope Vic will incorporate some of those options now or parallel the line and not do away with the Wenger's.

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

That's awesome, you sure got your money's worth from that tool.

@AussieMark909 11 лет назад

Of course, it's another one of my addictions :-)

@ArmyStinger150 12 лет назад

Nice one Mark!

@shippen2010 12 лет назад

the hook is very handy for lifting pots out of the fire... or my dutch oven or grabbing a wire in a chase.

@AussieMark909 11 лет назад

Both are good, Ranger is bigger and heavier but has more tools. Depends what you want really.

@AussieMark909 11 лет назад

Thanks my friend.

@sloburner420 9 лет назад

Hey auggie,your camera kinda makes the knife look like a stub do you know whats wrong with it? Or is it just me? Im not trying to be mean but its kinda messed up

@tasymoraitis3473 8 лет назад

if you don't have the Swiss champ I would encourage you to get it its awesome I carry it with a belt buckle and in my pocket, no wait is felt in the pocket because the knife is basically suspended.

@volcanowb 5 лет назад

Please explain how to carry, in the pocket, with a belt buckle. Thanks

@doddt2002 3 года назад

Do you use the Victorinox Belt hanger with chains?

@czechmate9591 12 лет назад

Nice, what does it weigh, thinking of getting one, my Leatherman wave is just too heavy to carry to work, I have a Swiss army knife not sure what it is called, it has the awl, the hook and Philips head, then has the two blades, scissors and pliers plus the two can and bottle openers, nice and light

@Mgoblue2486 9 лет назад

Hey Mark just wanna say I love your videos as they are always informative, also I would like to ask your opinion. I have a camper and love it but it just feels lacking to me for some reason, do you think the Ranger makes a good EDC pocket knife or is it too large for picket carry in your opinion? Cheers

@AussieMark909 9 лет назад

I have the Camper and like it too. However, in general I prefer the Ranger for it's range of tools. The price is that it is bulkier in the pocket, but for me not a big deal. It's down to personal choice, if you don't mind the bigger size I think you'd be happy to carry the Ranger. Best wishes, Mark.

@mcbph 12 лет назад

Practically perfect.

@tomwoodthorpe5790 8 лет назад

11 year old me discovered the chisel can drill pretty well into desk if you twist it

@AussieMark909 8 лет назад

+Tom Woodthorpe So you were a vandal back in the day! But at least you had great taste in tools :)

@tomwoodthorpe5790 8 лет назад

+AussieMark909 Yes but not a very clever one, it was the desk in my bedroom :D

@AussieMark909 8 лет назад

ROFL :-)

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Ouch, that must have been nasty. Hope you recovered from it OK.

@xboxedcheese128 9 лет назад

There should be a pen and mini screwdriver,pen would be beside the corkscrew in the case,and the corkscrew would hold the mini screwdriver

@xboxedcheese128 9 лет назад

"Pin"

@fingal42 8 лет назад

Very useful, thanks!

@adriannaoki 11 лет назад

Hey Mark, I would like to know if it's possible to start a fire with just the metal file (or nail file) and a branch. Please make a video for that if it is possible. Thanks! Good video, though. :D Cheers.

@czechmate9591 12 лет назад

Actually it's the deluxe utility , just looked it up

@F____T 10 лет назад

Merci! Good review!

@kinmanyuen 11 лет назад

ok this one is the ultimate pocketable. Wenger evo 18 has a nasty bladelock system sticking out

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Stay tuned, another Leatherman review is on the way soon.

@tasymoraitis3473 8 лет назад

love it mate

@DougieFrank Год назад

I love SAK's, & have several, but if it hasn't got a phillips then it's not for me.

@AussieMark909 Год назад

I get that the screwdriver may be more useful, but I do like having the cork screw. It is very good at it's task (amazing how often in a group of people I have the only cork screw). Thanks for watching and commenting.

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Cheers mate :)

@TheMikeMcCaffrey 12 лет назад

You should try out some of the leatherman models

@Howlingdingobush 12 лет назад

Love a good SAK..!

@drewbydoo21 11 лет назад

How do you think it compares to the one hand trekker

@volcanowb 5 лет назад

Good video.

@TheHazzaaHD 11 лет назад

Should i purchase this or the Explorer?

@adelarsen9776 5 лет назад

I have the same knife but only 4 position. I want the Ranger with the saw. What is the name of the one I have with 4 layers ?

@AussieMark909 5 лет назад

I really have no idea

@adelarsen9776 5 лет назад

I could research it.

@chrisriphagen3874 4 года назад

Hook, carrier bag hanger, pulling lashings tight.

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

I seem to be getting more and more of them lol.

@AussieMark909 11 лет назад

Me too, I think I've become addicted to them ;)

@ryanhamley4161 3 года назад

Tooth pick good for picking and cleaning your weed pipe

@mikelucas2432 9 лет назад

How much is it in US ?

@AussieMark909 12 лет назад

Me too :)

@ShiftnoteProductions 8 лет назад

the hook can carry plastic bags from the supermarket

@njdevfan20 7 лет назад

Andrew Raal I like to use the hook to open pull tops on soup cans

@RDPproject 12 лет назад

Your not a knife collector unless you have at least 1 SAK in your collection... :-)

@grzegorznonszalancki7604 8 лет назад

Cool vid but.... Why don't you have fingerprints ... :o

@Oksimoron-zy9sk 5 лет назад

May have a criminal history😁 joke...

@johnbrowne1318 9 лет назад

What the hell is wrong with your camera

@AussieMark909 9 лет назад

I think a better question is, what is wrong with your manners?

@JulianRememberingGod 9 лет назад

Lol

@blizzbee 5 лет назад

I guess something’s wrong about aspect ratio, maybe in YT algorithm.

@chavezplpl 12 лет назад

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