Victorinox Ranger (1980-1985)

[@LindaEnfield]

I have the late 80’s version. Gorgeous knife and still as perfect as the day I got it

[@Stewart0494]

Thanks for the view and comment. I have a few ranger models. Perfect edc for me.

[@exploringitall8588]

Wow that is a nice one there my friend, it’s in great shape ! Aluminum head tweezers ! Quite a beauty ! Great video !

[@Stewart0494]

Thanks you.

[@dakotalaynen6711]

Thank you. This has been super helpful trying to age order models. I am now a subscriber!

[@Stewart0494]

Fantastic! Great to have you. I hope you enjoy my content.

[@MrPsiman]

I think that is actually a 75 to 77 model because of the aluminum tip tweezers and the fluted corkscrew

[@Stewart0494]

Thanks for the view and comment.
It is possible that I am incorrect on the dating of my knife. I have found several dating references and many contradict one another.
I hesitate to date knives specifically on the tweezers due to how easily they can be replaced.
I utilized the following references when dating:
SAAMS 91mm Tool Evolution:
- 4 Turn Fluted Corkscrew (1973-1991)
- Can opener no Swiss Pat Stamp (Post 1980)
- Cap Lifter without wire scraper (Dropped in 1980)
Sakwiki Tang Stamp Guide:
- Tank Stamp (VSSR/OS) 1976-1986

[@MrPsiman]

@@Stewart0494 Yeah i know and corkscrew info and scissor spring info is not exact either but for sure the tweezers going to plastic in 78 is a pure fact. Shields going to stainless steel is sketchy also because some were changed before 1980. I feel a lot of things cross over in the 70's because there was so much change