Wenger

One look and you know these are not your father's Swiss Army Knives. Wenger introduced a new collaboration line of "climbers knives," developed with Ueli Steck, a world-renowned mountaineer and mountain climbing speed record-holder.



The blade design immediately stands out, even with the knife closed. The 65mm (2.6 in.) blade is partially serrated, with most of the strait edge serrated and just a short straight portion and the curved tip a plain edge. The blade has a large humped spine which incorporates 3 hex cutouts in sizes 7mm (M4), 10mm (M6) and 13mm (M8). No inch sizes currently planned. The spine also incorporates a large slotted driver as might be used for Dzus fasteners. The large hex serves to provide a thumb hole for one-hand opening. A liner lock, in Wengers Swiss style, locks the blade open, the release is via the Swiss Cross button in the handle, just like on Wenger's larger Ranger series knives.



The handles themselves are unique for Wenger, being made of cast Titanium with longitudinal striations and "Wenger Titanium" cast into the handle on the button. A 1/4" standard bit adapter in the butt end of the handle which can hold standard hex bits. A #3 Phillips (Not #2) and medium slotted driver are included (and stored in the knife's pouch).

There are three variations. The Titanium 1 has just the blade and bit drivers with an MSRP of $140. The Titanium 2 adds a wood saw with an MSRP of $150. The Ueli Steck Special Edition incorporates a metal file/metal saw, flat screwdriver with Wenger's safety lock and a combo tool with a cap lifter, can opener and wire stripper. Ueli Steck's logo is cast into the handle opposite the button side. MSRP is $200.





Weights are 70, 82 and 100 grams (2.5, 2.9 and 3.5 oz.) , respectively. The nylon belt pouch holds the knife and three bits.





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