The PERFECT Camping Knife! Victorinox Rangerwood 55 Review!

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[@JunkyardFox]

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[@Tracy81258]

Put a small piece of wood between the saw and the body of the knife, you can close the saw down on it and safely strike your ferro rod on the spine.

[@arianatataru8482]

This comment just enlightened my day! Genius.

[@askarion5543]

Nice to see you guys on the American Continent using these knifes as well. They are absolutely awesome. German here and proud of our engineering, but when it comes to reliable detail work, our swiss neighbours are the real wizards. I have a Forester and to this day i carry it in my pocket, since the day i got it.

[@Constable.Chauvin]

I also have a Forester but i only carry it on hiking trips because knifes are illegal here in eastern europe. Do you live in the woods or just not follow the law?

[@madtownangler]

I would move if I had a stupid law like that....where I live you can carry any knife or sword you want and a handgun or rifle as long as they are not concealed. We have had one major killing in this entire state in my lifetime of over fifty years so that is not a problem. We have over a half million people out here during the deer rifle season too. We have had one crazy Hmong guy shoot a bunch of people during the deer season out of self defense.

[@Constable.Chauvin]

@@madtownangler believe me I'd move to America tonight if i could. But getting a visa is very hard. We don't even have a right to self-defense here in Romania, there was a famous case of a pilot shooting a gypsy for breaking into his house in the middle of the night and he still went to jail.

[@S7orm89]

A safer way to strike a ferro rod with a non-locking saw is to keep the saw teeth down inside the tinder, and pull the ferro rod towards you. As a bonus, the sparks strike closer to the bundle and avoid the risk of pushing away the bundle with your blade.

[@skovbo65]

You can see how in this video from Felix Immler: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJqomWmZg9J4mpY&ab_channel=FelixImmler

[@kgeter_phd]

I just got one from my brother for Xmas and so far I love it! It is gorgeous and the walnut handle scales really give it a high-quality feel. One thing to note: with the bottle opener/flathead screwdriver tool, when you're using it as a screwdriver and press hard on the screw, it locks the tool! Victorinox knives made in Delémont, Switzerland with the bottle opener/screwdriver (even the small one) have that feature. The Delémont knives used to be the Wenger brand. Also, I recommend putting mineral oil on the handle scales and letting it set for a few hours, Then, wipe off the excess and the handle will feel nice and silky,

[@carlwoods4564]

Great review. You're very articulate and make the review interesting to listen to. All the best from the UK.

[@thehikinghessian836]

An outstanding presentation. Thank you, James, I‘d love to see more of such product reviews in a real life situation.

[@JunkyardFox]

thank you, be sure to check out our knife reviews playlist!

[@thehikinghessian836]

Gave this very knife my wife for a birthday present years ago. In heavy use by her since then, she loves it and it was worth every penny. You husbands out there: you can‘t buy your wife‘s affection, but some things do help… ;)

[@figrinD]

This video hit all the right notes. Love Victorinox, great food and music. Cuervo has good taste in wine, love Casilllero del Diablo.

[@JunkyardFox]

Glad you enjoyed it! stay tuned for next weeks video to join us on this camping adventure!

[@gopherstate777]

You are a great salesman. I never thought about buying this multitool because I already have the one-handed trekker. But after seeing your video, I totally see the value of carrying the 55 in the woods!

[@JunkyardFox]

i appreciate that, i find this blade to be ridiculously underrated

[@franciscocarmona3739]

This is the first time I see someone using trade skills to place the branch between the legs to cut / sawing wood. I was thought this technique to cut conduit pipe for electrical installations. I enjoy your videos and the info . provided 👍

[@manofthetombs]

Excellent hack idea! That alone made this video a winner! Thank you.

[@adammcguinness9950]

I find it very soothing to watch your videos. Keep up the great work James. I love using my Victorinox too. Your meal looked beautiful.

[@JunkyardFox]

Awesome! Thank you! stay tuned for next weeks video

[@adammcguinness9950]

I’m looking forward to it mate.

[@fx802]

At least you were Signaturely opening the can the Safeway! Seriously a great looking knife...Every guy has to have just one more!

[@edvickers8063]

I’ll have to say, your knife skills with food have greatly improved over the years my friend. Excellent video, food looked amazing.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Nice looking knife! Great video too, beautiful where you are!

[@JunkyardFox]

Thank you kindly

[@Imightberiding]

Place the saw with the teeth down next to your tinder pile & pull the ferro rod back over the top of the saw. Excellent sparks that stay in one place & aren't scattered around with your tinder bundle when you strike towards the finder/kindling/fire source.

[@jaimeleondelaparra3877]

Man, that calabasita dish looked good! Another great video, gentlemen!

[@larissagriffinbeckwith3026]

It's always a good day when I see you guys put up a new video.

[@JunkyardFox]

we apprecaite the love! gota ton of great stuff coming this month!

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

That. Was. Outstanding!!!

[@propblast82nd]

I’ve been using my Victorinox Farmer for years all over New Mexico , this looks fantastic .

[@eowenspa2]

Bought one for my go bag yesterday,went trout fishing to try it out and wonder how l managed without it,fishing a tree lined river l got snagged twice in overhanging bushes…twice l sawed the offending limbs off,both about 2 inch thick,hence retrieving my faithful lure. Fantastic tool,get one

[@dsknives310]

Awesome review!👍🏼 I agree the size of the saw & the large plain blade make all the difference camping. Wood handles are all good with me too. Ever try garbanzo beans with the calabasitas….it’s 🔥 too.💯👊🏼

[@jamesevans9621]

Use the awl for the ferro rod

[@IrishZombieNation]

Beautiful knife brother, and great video!

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks for joining us Leo!

[@CheezeheadChris]

It is a beast of a knife! I own one, but have not used it. It's almost too pretty to use in the woods.😉 I just wish that it had scissors. It would be perfect then.

[@shtopfl5247]

Im about to get it for my birthday and I can’t wait 😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KungFuTweety1]

I have this blade in the red and black handles its great!

[@aegismule13]

another great video James, Victorinox makes great knives . the blade steel is top notch. those pablanos off the grill looked delicious. i see you put corn in the chili. that squad leader i mentioned few videos back taight me about corn in chilli also lol

[@haroldmiller6853]

The size of the blade is awesome but I love the shapes of the blade in the one handed ttrecker

[@DesertNails]

Another excellent video!

[@jeffslaven]

That's one sexy beast! Perfect for camping. Very similar to my Rangergrip 58 which is my camping go-to. Great video James!

[@marcfiguera7597]

Very good Swiss knife good for camping for cutting up small things😎

[@dennisjohansson5716]

This knife looks perfect!

[@craigbetts1586]

good review James

[@AlexBurgueno]

Great selection of wine you have... casillero del diablo 👍🏻

[@AYellowPepper]

The Victorinox saw is fantastic for crafting compared to the Bahco, its teeth are finer and sharper :D The saws spine is so incredebly usefull! Its a Carrot Peeler, Fat wood Shaver and a good improvised Firesteel striker! I use my saws spine to scrape gunk of off stuff all the time!

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Great review on the Swiss Rangerwood.

[@herbsmith6871]

Gentlemen... The food looked amazing! Cool knife! Very nice my friends 🤠

[@spoonophosese2450]

Great skills and food, love the elk and yes us europeans do like red wine. The knife look great aswell.

[@TheChadWork2001]

I just got one of these. Thanks for this review.

[@chrismackay8314]

FYI the corkscrew is good for untying knots, and you can sew with the awl

[@ashtonpilkey490]

I've used the corkscrew to soften the dirt so I could stick in a 🔥 . You don't want a wide area of soft ground so 🤷 unless you brought a hammer to and a tent peg , a simple corkscrew will soften just right amount of dirt to push in a strong stick or mosquito repelling 🔥 torch.

[@District.24]

Outstanding review video.

[@yellowdog762jb]

That's a beautiful knife and "Camping Knife '' is a perfect description for it. With that fancy hat, gourmet cuisine, wine bottle with a real cork, and now that pretty knife, you are venturing vary close to Glamping territory! The locking blade and the large saw blade are nice features. Also, that was a nice mod on the bottle opener, which is just about the least useful tool on any multitool IMO. But at least they combined a flat head screwdriver and a wire stripper on the same tool. Plus, I don't know what else they could put in that area, so the space is not actually wasted. Many bottles now are twist off, and there are easy ways to pop a bottle cap off in a pinch without a bottle opener. It's handy for a Glamping or tailgating knife though. The Victorinox Ranger Grip at $80 also has wooden grips, it would definitely tempt me if it had a Phillips head screwdriver! My vehicle is usually only a short distance away from my hunting camp, so lack of tools is not usually an issue for me in deer camp. Admittedly, I am more oriented towards EDC or having a tool that has maximum usefulness that I can carry in a small pack, or throw in luggage for use on a trip. So a Phillips screwdriver is more useful to me personally than the corkscrew because when I'm in the field I've used the Phillips head to disassemble fishing reels and to repair different things. In an emergency, and having a bottle of wine but no corkscrew definitely qualifies as an emergency, one can use a stick or screwdriver to push the cork into the bottle rather than trying to drawing the cork out. Of course then you have to finish the bottle since you can't use the cork to reseal it. But HEY, in tough times you gotta do what you gotta do! One could also plan accordingly and select a bottle with a screw top. I hate to admit it, but when traveling we sometimes resort to carrying the small, plastic single serving bottles as they are lighter, easier to pack and one can open them as needed over a few days. I suppose one could even reuse them in a pinch. Some parks and other areas also prohibit glass containers, so we blame "The Rules" for our choice of déclassé wine. I don't think that I would look half as good as you in that amazing hat, so I probably need a fancy knife like yours to add to my cover. I have owned a Swiss Army Knife for many years, but I never treated it like a it was a serios tool. Instead, since it does have a corkscrew, it has lived a somewhat neglected life,; usually only seeing occasional use when thrown into my checked luggage. I never really thought of Swiss Army Knives as serious tools until recently when I binge watched some videos by you and others using them to actually accomplish something or to make things. I have a lot more appreciation for them as serious tools now than I did in the past. The scissors and the awl on Victorinox tools are outstanding. While small, the scissors are high quality and precise, and they will cut tough items such as fingernails, unlike many small scissors on other tools. Also, their awl is longer than on most other tools, it has an eyelet, and it is very sturdy. I like the file, pliers, and wire cutter on most Leatherman Tools an awful lot, but I also see the usefulness of a SAK in a much more positive light now. The Victorinox Hiker is fairly similar to the knife that you featured, it's just smaller and without fancy scales. Well, I guess almost ALL SAKs look kind of similar! The Hiker is on sale at Amazon right now (9-20-23) for just under $25, so one could buy 5 of them for the cost of the Ranger Wood. I've had a Hiker on my wish list for a while, and after watching your vid I went ahead and bought it today via your Amazon link. I like the Hiker's second, smaller blade, and the Phillips head screwdriver. But I get it, the Hiker is more of an EDC tool, not a Glamp...er...Camping Knife, which IS the point of your video. Also, thanks for the link to the soup! I live in Texas and I have not heard of that recipe, but I like everything in it! The pork was a nice touch! I bet rabbit, squirrel, or turtle would be good in it as well. Or even chicken in a pinch! I guess I'll have to pass on a Ramen Bomb one evening and give it a try! BTW, the music by Cuervo Negro is always good in all of your vids. Apparently he is a mute though, as I have never heard him speak on any of your videos, LOL!

[@NewsNowCalifornia]

thanks for sharing the knowledge.. always great content. you be at 300K subs soon. 👊💪

[@JunkyardFox]

Appreciate it!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Nice knife, food, and camp. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

[@JunkyardFox]

thank you for joining us!

[@jt6648]

That sak is nice. Thanks for sharing

[@sosteve9113]

Agree

[@JunkyardFox]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielangelolucchesebaross9763]

I HAVE RANGERWOOD 55 VITORINOX, SHOW BLADE, FANTASTIC FOR USE.

[@ThorstenGowik]

I own this one, also the Huntsman as an EDC, but the Rangerwood 55 is outstanding, might be the best Survival Knife, expect the RangerGrip 55, where you geht the toothpick and tweezers adding to the great tool. Sinze I carry more then one Knife with me, I would say it is okay without the toothpick and the tweezers, for an EDC I would use one who allready got that and put the big Rangerwood knife in my EDC Bagpack.

[@mannyq3830]

Just started watching your guy’s videos and bought the Rrangerwood 55 based on your review! Cheers 🍻

[@jack.charlesc4750]

As you say you have to need to let the cork screw cause We love drinking wine and picnic is one of those occasion 😉

[@brendanmackinnon3315]

Dude it’s been so long since I have been out “getting my boots dirty” damn this video makes me wanna go out right now!! Just added that boar sausage to all the veg and all I keep thinking is take some of that outta the pan and save it for breakfast in the morning with some sunny side eggs boar and green chilli hash for breakfast yes please lol

[@TheChadWork2001]

Excellent review. Excellent video production. Thanks. That food looked great. (I'd add much more garlic, but I'm a garlic fiend.)

[@OregonMike]

I put one on my wishlist for christmas, and missed that it did not have a toothpick or the tweezers. The number one thing i use is the knife blade, the second most is the toothpick. I never use the tweezers and only exist to swap them out to the overly expensive fire steel. It is not perfect, but it works.

[@PieterBreda]

I have the great-grandfather of this knife and it was great for camping. The knife was big enough to slice meat and tomatoes. Mine also has some useless pliers. The edge retention was also good.

[@fgallogallo7]

Great video. That Swiss Army knife would come in handy for camping. I’m just not ready to pull the trigger yet. Stay safe my friend.

[@sosteve9113]

I have mine 13years now, using it on a daily base

[@MuvoTX]

Nice review... cool to see old fashioned in field KRVs still on YT, after all these years.

[@68thBC]

I have that knife and love it. The only complaint I have about it is the blade's edge doesn't go back far enough and the spin is not a 90°.

[@HowlingDingoBushcraftChannel]

Good review brother

[@JunkyardFox]

thanks for joining us Al

[@jinxjones5497]

Had to revisit this video because I've just negotiated a New in box 2nd hand one. This thing is a beast! Only thing I'd change is the corkscrew. Lovely piece

[@sosteve9113]

Great knife indeed,I have my SAK for over 13years now

[@user-bk7gx6te6t]

A beautiful and practical knife. This knife is very nice to own. Thanks for the review

[@youtube.commentator]

When I think of the Swiss army knife I think of the awl, most important tool in the kit, even more so than the cork screw

[@sosteve9113]

I agree,I use my SAK on a daily base,and use the awl several times

[@Tracy81258]

LOVE this knife, but ONLY after I took a Dremel to the side with the awl so it had a notch to access the awl without busting a thumbnail every time. The weird thing is that the Wenger version, which I also own, actually had the notch pre-made on theirs.

[@JunkyardFox]

i used to own the wenger too and the awal was different

[@rainman_namniar]

Place your wood saw with edge facing down and ride your fire steel on top and slide it to create sparks.

[@oldman_eleven]

Ooooohweeee that looks amazing 🤤 oh and the knife is sweet too 😅 thanks for the review.

[@insanogeddon]

Wrap some 20 or 22 or 24 gauge brass wire about the lower part of the longer Ranger corkscrew and you have emergency trapping/fishing/lashing/repair covered. Ranger series are excellent outdoors with a saw on par with dedicated folding saws with the ranger wood 55 really standing out as a big knife that even non-knife hostile to blades campers/hikers/walkers seem to treat as a picnic knife despite its size and functions. To use the saw on a ferro pick up a stick and hold it along the handle and along the blade side of the saw .. INSTANT LOCK!

[@alejandrobalut6107]

Hola soy de Argentina y tengo una rangerwood 55 y la adoro. Es ideal para el outdoor camping casa etc

[@albertod4161]

I subscribed to your channel recently i really like this content. I never had calabasitas with but I do eat it without meet. It sounds delicious

[@freddyg6940]

I have the Ranger Grip version of this knife and I love it. But that Wood handle is gorgeous.

[@alexwbanks70]

Man that knife is awesome!!! Oh and so are the Green Chile's.

[@terrybest8973]

hey james how you doing bud you haveing fun this year

[@wernerneubauer7828]

Hey James, I recently stumbled across your videos. I really like what you're doing. I live in SE Arizona so it's super relevant for me. Thanks for doing the videos.

[@davidnagore725]

The Blast is my favored Leatherman for my needs, too.

[@gerardmartyn7596]

Swiss army junkie here. Have the German and Swiss army version, think I need this one. Thank you for your efforts. 😁👍🇺🇸

[@michalurbanful]

Great review, thanks! :) PS: I had a Rangergrip 79 (like this one, but with nylon scales and one hand opening) and I hated the part of the blade closer to the handle. I just found that sooo annoying I sold it.

[@holts9596]

Get you a long straight stick about 1” thick an put the corkscrew in at one end an open the saw ban pole saw for the out of reach fat wood branches

[@Jaxon1776]

New Mexico is a great place to camp. Nice video James.

[@JunkyardFox]

You got that right!

[@scottt4081]

Check your flat blade screw driver. If it's like my one hand opener the screw driver tip will push in to lock in place. It's a great feature to stop it from collapsing or folding in on you.

[@rayl3794]

Ok guys, you had a nice bottle of wine to open. But I still don't see the sense in a corkscrew. But I love victorinox. Great video.

[@joe_a_photo]

This was a fantastic video. Blade looks awesome but I’m never going to use a corkscrew haha

[@alf3553]

I have the SAK 79, pretty much the same thing. 79 is a one hand opening blade style & the plastic scales. Love the wood scales on that version. 🔥🇨🇦

[@princeflorizel5419]

Thanks for this. I got one of these and couldn't figure out how to close it 😂

[@gregwright392]

Nice review and knife

[@silvanigra]

Excellent review, hands-on, complete and diverse!

[@JunkyardFox]

Thanks for watching

[@ehoenig]

hey, this Castello del Diablo wine is a wine I also like to drink over here in Germany!! thanks for the video, liked it.

[@JunkyardFox]

good to know, cheers buddy!

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

I just bought the regular forester. For camping and hiking I want something a little bit beefier than a regular victorinox.

[@FulcrumMW]

Beautiful knife!! Wonderful review/video fellas. I've been drinking some wine lately as well and really liking it. Cheers

[@JunkyardFox]

always gald to see you Matt! thanks for watching

[@mikeyarrieta261]

Hahaha dam dude i was about to say we have to put you on prep . Chopping all fast 😂😂😂 good video

[@JunkyardFox]

You already know! im taking filis place lol

[@charlesborum3910]

Great video

[@theterrestrial3267]

Gorgeous! A second model with both a liner lock blade and locking saw would be awesome! They could name it the woods man model and a mini sugar instead of a corkscrew would make it just about perfect

[@JunkyardFox]

That would be cool! ideven settle for a small secondary blade instead of the corkscrew

[@yellowdog762jb]

Yeah...If they named it "The Woodsman" they'd get canceled. LOL!

[@rainbowhiker]

Certainly looks like a practical tool for camping. Good video you two.

[@mikefiles2087]

I think you would really like the outrider it's one of my favs and seems right up your alley

[@swenschroder6230]

Very cool designed Knive ... 👍

[@gregorycalzada5264]

I LIKE IT JAMES....BUT IS IT CUERVO APPROVED 🤔🤔🤔

[@sipapito]

Órale vato nice review, I just got this today for my Buschcraft trips , the saw didn’t cut as well as I thought it would, but then again was just my first try greetings from Germany.👍🏻

[@davidsiegel9847]

Actually, there are lots of big, locking Victorinox Swiss Army Knives. Both 111mm and 130mm. Many models. Public perception may be that a Victorinox is a little red knife, but not so. There are plenty of the little red models available, to be sure. The big, heavy Victorinox Hunter Pro line is far from the little red classics! I have had the RangerWood 55 for years, and agree that it is great! Thanks for the review. Cheers from Haifa, Israel.

[@rigohook1160]

Have you seen Felix Immler's KZbin channel? Guy does all kind of projects with just victorinox knives. He has an amazing trick with the can opener just digs it in and then pushes, he has a can open in 2 seconds.

[@JunkyardFox]

i know who he is, ill have to chec kout that method

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

What hat are you rocking? American Hat Makers? Love the Western fedora design over standard cowboy hat. The brim is supposed to protect you so why the up turned sides on a cowboy hat. I must have the discontinued or re-branded version of this because it's black and there is a slide button on the side you pull down that moves the liner out of locking position.