Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Username: Password:

Follow NI-Wild

Author Topic: Swiss army knife  (Read 11870 times)

Wolf_Larson

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 37
  • Posts: 1442
  • Adventure
Swiss army knife
« on: September 11, 2009 »
I got the Victorinox Swiss Army, original Hunter

Its very sharp as i cut my finger already, and a must say im very pleased with it.

www.swisstool.co.uk
Logged
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.

Hunter

  • Top Poster
  • ***
  • Karma: 1
  • Posts: 227
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2009 »
i agree great knives i have the same 1 from i was 18 honest but i want a new 1 as i have broke both points off my blade's.
Logged
One life live it !       http://hunterforum.webs.com/

Wolf_Larson

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 37
  • Posts: 1442
  • Adventure
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2009 »
Quote from: dee666 on September 11, 2009
i agree great knives i have the same 1 from i was 18 honest but i want a new 1 as i have broke both points off my blade's.

I like the fixed blade skipper, i think the tools on it are great for the outdoors.

    *  Shackle opener
    * Marlin spike
    * "Compass" emblem
    * Large ergonomic handle
    * Large blade
    * Side blade-lock system
    * Bottle opener
    * Large screwdriver
    * Wire stripper
    * Reamer / punch
    * Sewing eye
    * Pliers
    * Wire cutter
    * Phillips screwdriver
    * Tweezers
    * Toothpick
    * Keyring

Its around £30 If you look on, www.smarter.com, you might get it cheaper or anything else your thinking of getting.
Logged
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.

chris

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 6
  • Posts: 991
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2009 »
Quote from: Wolf_Larson on September 12, 2009
Quote from: dee666 on September 11, 2009
i agree great knives i have the same 1 from i was 18 honest but i want a new 1 as i have broke both points off my blade's.

I like the fixed blade skipper, i think the tools on it are great for the outdoors.

    *  Shackle opener
    * Marlin spike
    * "Compass" emblem
    * Large ergonomic handle
    * Large blade
    * Side blade-lock system
    * Bottle opener
    * Large screwdriver
    * Wire stripper
    * Reamer / punch
    * Sewing eye
    * Pliers
    * Wire cutter
    * Phillips screwdriver
    * Tweezers
    * Toothpick
    * Keyring

Its around £30 If you look on, www.smarter.com, you might get it cheaper or anything else your thinking of getting.


seems to have a lot of stuff that you'll never use outdoors! i always think swiss army knives seem like a good outdoors option but imo just a simple fold away knife will do everything you need it for. I usually use one of these, pretty damn cheap so it doesnt really matter if it gets trashed, but then again i'm not really into this whole bush craft malarky so I prob dont really understand knives in full.
Logged

Wolf_Larson

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 37
  • Posts: 1442
  • Adventure
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2009 »
It would suprize you how handly the extra tools would come in chris, there nice little knives also.
Logged
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.

chris

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 6
  • Posts: 991
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2009 »
Quote from: Wolf_Larson on September 14, 2009
It would suprize you how handly the extra tools would come in chris, there nice little knives also.

Dont get me wrong I know they are cracking little pieces of kit, I'm more of a leatherman err man myself but i only really use it about the house or in the car or something. How often has anyone here used a philips screwdriver or a pair of wire strippers at their wild camp? I only really carry a knife now incase something goes wrong when i'm climbing and i need to cut a rope! (touchwood!) or to make pokey sticks by the fire! just a blade is fine in both those circumstances.
Logged

Wolf_Larson

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 37
  • Posts: 1442
  • Adventure
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2009 »
I would love a leatherman, but a good one will cost near £100

My Victorinox Swiss Army original Hunter , has a good sharpe blade,  wood saw,  tin openner, bottle openner,  Reamer, Puncher & Sewing Eye,  tent peg puller,  Scissors, toothpick, Tweezers,  Wire Stripper,  Corkscrew

I could use most of the tools on a camp.
« Last Edit: September 15, 2009 by Wolf_Larson »
Logged
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.

chris

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 6
  • Posts: 991
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2009 »
sounds like a nice piece of kit. make sure you look after it!
Logged

chris

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 6
  • Posts: 991
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2009 »
woah that sounded kinda sinister :o, didnt mean it to be! I just ment that i had a knife and i never sharpened it or oiled it or anythin and now its a rusty pile of crap!
Logged

Wolf_Larson

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 37
  • Posts: 1442
  • Adventure
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2009 »
LOL you have to look after your tools.  ;D

No it did not sound sinister, i dont know much about knives myself. I was going to get a good hunting knife at 1st but there not cheap and look scarey.

Im glad now i did not jump the gun and get one, as i think the Victorinox Swiss Army is the best all rounder, and its not going to make you look like john rambo when pulling it out or put a hole in your pocket.

And like anything else if you look after it, it should look after you.  ;)

Try not be bad to your kinfe im sure its crying out for TLC.

Cheers chris  ;D

www.victorinox.com
« Last Edit: September 15, 2009 by Wolf_Larson »
Logged
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.

RedLeader

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 175
  • Posts: 1977
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2009 »
You never know when you might need to remove a stone from a horses hoof :D
Logged

Wolf_Larson

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 37
  • Posts: 1442
  • Adventure
Re: Swiss army knife
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2009 »
Quote from: jonno on September 15, 2009
You never know when you might need to remove a stone from a horses hoof :D

Or use the tooth pick after eating the horse.  :D
Logged
The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.
 

Bottom Sponsor

Recent Topics

Lough Shannagh by Scribble [March 22, 2023]
Where has everyone gone? by Glenn B [March 02, 2023]
Hello 👋🏻 by RedLeader [March 13, 2022]
Overnighter on 21st August by Wolf_Larson [November 02, 2021]
crabbing by Glenn B [July 19, 2021]
Slieive Binnian Hike by Rugged Track [November 06, 2020]
Silent Valley by Binnianboy [June 28, 2020]
Is it safe... by Rugged Track [June 02, 2020]
You've got a mention... by NorthernSky [December 12, 2019]
Hen Mountain Wild Camp by Rugged Track [November 28, 2019]
Happy Valley by Binnianboy [September 30, 2019]
Seven Sevens 10th August by RedLeader [August 20, 2019]