Victorinox new fixed blade line

[hso]

They've come out with a $75+ fixed blade line they've dubbed the Venture Collection. I haven't handled one yet, but I don't see how this successfully competes with Moras unless it is going up against the Garberg. I do see that it competes with Vic's more expensive Outdoor Master.

Venture Collection | Victorinox (USA)

Made from robust high-quality steel suitable for hiking, camping, and bushcraft. Invest in the Venture collection.

www.victorinox.com

Dimensions​

Height​	1.1 in
Length​	9.2 in
Blade Length <added>​	4.13 in
Width​	1.7 in
Weight​	5.4 oz​

Details​

Handle Material	Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)
Blade Steel	14C28N
No. of features	5
Color	Red , Green, Black

 

[dh1633pm]

I was looking at them a few days ago. Caught my interest. Then l had a “look a squirrel” moment and it was gone. Ordered a Flatrock knife. I need to look at these again. Thanks HSO for bringing them into focus again.

 

[the Black Spot]

Seems like good steel also, hmmmm

 

[jmr40]

I have a Garberg and like it. But would certainly consider one of these at about the same price. I like the flat grind better on this vs the scandi grind on the Garberg. At least for how I actually use a knife.

 

[troy fairweather]

I really like the blade shape, I'll have to get one. Hope they make a orange handle.

 

[dh1633pm]

Orange for people who loose things?

 

[hso]

Hope they make a orange handle.

Not that I've seen on their website or KniveCenter. I'm sure you could request it, but the Swiss tend to be conservative in their approach to knife colors. I'd go to their social media and request orange be added.

 

[hso]

Orange for people who loose things?

Interestingly, "tarp blue" seems to be more visible than any other color encountered in nature. Not so good if you set the thing down on a blue tarp. ;-)

 

[Speedo66]

In my opinion, there are nicer knives in that price range.

I’ll stick with Mora.

 

[troy fairweather]

Interestingly, "tarp blue" seems to be more visible than any other color encountered in nature. Not so good if you set the thing down on a blue tarp. ;-)

Could be because blue is the rarest color in nature.

 

[troy fairweather]

Orange for people who loose things?

Yup, I never liked Orange as a kid, but with growing up with things Orange you may lose or need to be seen its grown on me. Now I like orange knives even when I started collecting my tools I got everything Orange from snap on.

 

[rust collector]

Seems like a good knife for the money, and I'm a 14c28n fan, but I will wait for user reports. I can see a Felix Immler signature model somewhere up ahead--he seemed quite proud of his role in the design.

 

[hso]

Felix Immler

signature model

I haven't seen Victorinox do that sort of thing, but if he had anything to do with the Pro kit I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Interestingly, "tarp blue" seems to be more visible than any other color encountered in nature. Not so good if you set the thing down on a blue tarp. ;-)

This is so true, and in more ways than one. Several years ago, I was on a ridge the slope of a mountain on the other side of a creek valley below me. Miiiiiiiiiles away, I saw a blue tarp pop out of the vegetation. That made me break out the spotting scope. There was a whole camp with 4 wheelers and everything over there. I likely would have missed it, if not for the tarp. Additionally, ungulates (deer family) see blue like a bright neon sign. Explain to me again how guys shoot deer every year while wearing blue jeans.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

I haven't seen Victorinox do that sort of thing, but if he had anything to do with the Pro kit I wouldn't be surprised.

That guy is awesome.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

A 3/4 spade bit on a pocket knife. Now I've seen everything.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Well. I like it. But I'm a Victorinox fanboy. Unashamedly so. This knife is about 3/4 oz heavier than my main EDC. (SAK One-Handed Trekker) Indeed, the Venture needs serrations on it like my Trekker. I have no need for a bush crafting knife, because i don't do bush crafting, but there is probably room in my hunt pack for a good 4" blade on a full tang. I wonder how well it cuts through tissue and muscle on a caribou.



I was on the cusp of buying my first Mora, but I may well buy one of these instead. Although, I was kind of looking for a disposable, throw-away, stainless knife for fishing, and that's kind of how I see the Mora-largely due its price. I wouldn't consider any SAK as disposable.

 

[ms6852]

Looks like a good knife, but I'll to stick to my Mora Garberg and my favorite the terava jaakaripuukko, both great knives at the price point with the terava just edging out the garbing with a slightly thicker spine.

 

[jmr40]

'Explain to me again how guys shoot deer every year while wearing blue jeans.

Just because deer can see blue easier than other colors doesn't mean they are afraid of it. They see humans year round wearing blue and they pose no threat. I've often joked that the best "camo" to wear if hunting in farm country is blue jeans, a plaid shirt and a John Deere cap. Dress like the farmer the deer see every day and they ignore you.

 

[Speedo66]

I was on the cusp of buying my first Mora, but I may well buy one of these instead. Although, I was kind of looking for a disposable, throw-away, stainless knife for fishing, and that's kind of how I see the Mora-largely due its price. I wouldn't consider any SAK as disposable.

You may be in for a surprise if you’ve never owned a Mora. They present value well above their price, they may be cheap, but certainly not considered a disposable knife by their users.

I’m still using a Mora fishing knife I bought in Sweden 50 years ago, never a drop of rust dispute being on a boat for years in the Hudson, a brackish river.

 

[sparkyv]

I have a couple of the lesser Moras, but this:

. I like the flat grind better on this vs the scandi grind

...and I so dislike the Victorinox website. All show and no detail. What is blade length, what steel? Full disclosure, I do have and like several SAK slipjoints.

 

[rust collector]

I will second the dissatisfaction with the victorinox site. Here are more particulars:
https://www.swissknifeshop.com/products/victorinox-venture-fixed-blade-knife

 

[dh1633pm]

Can't take the pressure anymore. Ordered one just now. I feel much better now.

 

[P89DCSS]

Close copy of my Gerber from ~1982.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

I will second the dissatisfaction with the victorinox site. Here are more particulars:
https://www.swissknifeshop.com/products/victorinox-venture-fixed-blade-knife

Betterthan the Victoinox site, but, rally, it's just a re-hash of Immler's youtube video.