Well, as a long time Bushcrafter and former Vietnam Vet Recon Rat, this was a nice change of pace from all the so-called “experts” and armchair woodsmen online. Well done! Great to see a true ‘newbie’ make a thorough review from their perspective! (And I also love watching Felix and his creativity!)
Never pegged you for a knife person! Yay! Senior female edc'er and knife lover here who also loves fountain pens! While I no longer have the need for a survival knife, I carry a pocket knife religiously and use it multiple times daily. Looking forward to seeing you try your hand at basic bush craft skills. How fun!!!
There appears to be quite a bit of overlap between the knife and the fountain pen communities. I've been fascinated with Swiss army knives and survival stuff in general since I was a kid, but the only knife I owned for a long time (30 years) was my little Swiss army classic. When my daughter expressed an interest in knives I got her a little Swiss army rally and she loves it and uses it everyday, but she has developed an interest in collecting "pretty" knives. She and I both got Boker Kalashnikov Desert Warriors, but I realized that if a knife is pretty, I won't use it. So when I saw this knife, I knew it was the one for me. BTW, I love your username/handle. 😀
You did really well putting the kit together! I am 80 years old and I am never without my Victorinox pocket knife clipped in my pocket - used multiple times during the day both in the house and in the garden. I used to have an orchard & found the knife was absolutely essential there as an everyday tool as well. Just treated myself to the Venture knife (not the Pro, my $ don't run to that!) and after watching Felix Immler make a spoon from hazel wood I went out & cut a stout hazel branch, split a couple of pieces lengthwise & today I am carving a spoon (using the feature at the end of the Venture handle). Mine is taking longer to make than Felix's spoon (15minutes), but he is a great woodcarver & probably isn't hindered by arthritic hands like me! But, I am persevering. Have fun with your fire striker!
Thank you! I've been using my Victorinox Venture Pro in the backyard quite a bit since it's begun to cool off. I've used it to baton some limbs that were a little too large to break up by hand, then I ignited the resulting brush pile by using the fire steel to ignite a cotton ball that I had smeared with chapstick. Then today I used the Venture Pro in the kitchen to cut up a sweet potato into some fries. I've used it more in the past month than I have all summer! However, my Victorinox Camper goes in my pocket every morning and gets used multiple times a day every day. 😀
Some amazing engineering going on there! I think with a Bic lighter as primary, and the fire steel as backup, there's no need for the divot in the handle. Regarding fire steels: all of the experts say that rather than holding the rod stationary, and scraping the scraper/knife down along it, resulting in your tinder getting knocked all over, it's best to pull the rod up, leaving the scraper stationary. That way, only sparks fall onto your tinder, and nothing knocks it away. Great video! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the tips, Scotty. And I agree, I would never go anywhere that I want to use my knife without taking a lighter also. I want to build at least one fire with a bow drill, but honestly, if I'm in a situation where I have to do that for survival, I'm probably toast anyway. 😂
The trick is to scrape a bunch of the firesteel material into the kindling before you make sparks…not too much, but enough to continue the sparking for a bit longer. Also, the motion to generate sparks is more of a rub than a strike…idk, works for me. Will give the pull up a shot next camping trip I go on.
very nice collectible knife. Perfect for what us knife enthusiast mostly do: to look at them. From a practical perspective it looks massively overenginerd .. but it still looks great. My oldest Victorinox, identical to yours I surmise (1989) is still sharp (!!..but I too had to change the scales), I have a number of SAKs to help though, so it aged well. Great products, whose price you start to really understand after 35 years of use.
My little Swiss army classic was the only knife I owned for 30 years, so it has not had an easy life. Then 3 years ago I got a little Swiss army rally, and it lives on my key ring and is part of my edc. The classic now lives on my desk...and is freshly sharpened. A year ago I got a little Boker Kalashnikov and I realized that it's not the kind of knife for me because it's too pretty. It sits in a drawer and I've never used it. This Victorinox Venture is a knife, like my little Swiss army knives, that I'm not afraid to use. 😀
You're so right about just looking at our knives. But I have to admit that my knives, although rarely applied to their intended use, bring me much happiness. I don't know why, but I love opening the knife drawer, holding them, stropping, applying some oil to the carbon ones, putting conditioner on the leather sheaths (half have leather), etc. I just can't explain it. But I can't be without them!
@scottsyoutubeworld1824 I know, it's weird isn't it, every other year I go to France, to the same knife shop, and buy another opinel and one other, I even say the same sentence to the shop man!! Good stuff. I've got a coin a like looking at as well !!!
Thank you! As you can tell from my UA-cam handle, I do like gadgets, and Victorinox knives have always been my favorite because they are so versatile. 😀
Thanks! I am enjoying this set up. I've been playing with the fire steel, testing different materials to see what ignites the easiest. A little lip balm really helps start a fire, so I removed one of the sharpening stones and replaced it with a tube of Burt's Bees. 😀
Am so happy for you. 🥰 I'm sure you'll enjoy doing and learning some bushcraft skills. Going out in the " wilderness " , do not forget to pack a first aid kit. 🥰
Thank you! That's always good advice. I haven't done as much hiking as usual since I got this knife, but I do use it quite a bit when puttering about in my yard and I actually use it a fair amount in the kitchen as well. 😀
I love watching Felix and why I've been watching them for quite some time now and he knocked it out of the park with this knife. I'm going to be getting a lot of these as gifts truly amazing knifes.
@@gadgetstop321 oh definitely he's going to be unstoppable with this knife. The only problem he had with his smaller Swiss army knives is he had to be more creative to use it to make it work now the knife will be able to do more work for him, so hopefully you'll be able to do bigger projects hahaha
Welcome to the community! Fire is a quick and easy place to start! A pill bottle full of dryer lint is mighty handy. Generally catches a spark first time. Have fun, looking fwd to watching your growth
I personally still use my dad's army issue knife, a Victorinox 1890 produced in 1931. Funny to think he got it issued brand new in 1951 when he went to his basic recruit school. The blade is a bit battered but still has a good edge.
I'd seen this a couple times over the last few weeks and thought it was kinda interesting but probably wouldn't purchase. Seeing you go through this in your way I'm more or less sold. Maybe something to have on hand in the car for emergencies. Love how that all comes together, like you said the hollow handle design from those tv ads is not ideal. Great video, looking forward to seeing more.
The whole "hollow handles are weak" is true, with one exception, the ColdSteel "Bushman" series which is the fullest tang fixed blade ever. The tang is formed into a tube, and it won't ever break using hand strength.
I had one of these it was the best knife I ever had it would take a razor sharpness you wouldn't believe. I remember lending it to someone at work and I never saw it again.
Thanks for the review; since this was announced to come out I was curious on how it was, fit and finish in hand and the possible additions to it. Victorinox is a long standing quality brand, but was curious on their venture into a bushcraft type knife. May have to get one now!
There is so much about this knife I just like. The real thing is being ambi. Since I’m left handed it’s refreshing to see a sheath design that is that easy to use. I like all the gadgets also. Come on that’s why Victorianox has sold so many knives. They aren’t good steel but they are just neat. An useful. When it’s all said an done Victorianox makes quality useful stuff.
You summed it up perfectly. I've always enjoyed my little swiss army knife, but I've been looking to upgrade for a while. When I saw this one I knew it was the one. I do like gadgets. 😀
The TV knife I think you were talking about was the Life Knife. I still have mine in the box. It feels sturdy, but I wouldn't trust it in the field. Thanks for the unboxing of the Venture Pro.
You're welcome! I just did a Google search and found a knife at Academy Sports that looks very similar to the one I remember. The description says the handle is made of ABS plastic for durability 😳 and it includes all this stuff in the handle: matches with a striking pad, wire ring saw, fish hook and lead, nylon fishing line, needle, liquid-filled compass and sharpening stone. 🤩
Talking about seeing things advertised with "1-800" numbers makes me feel even older. I am old enough to remember the advent of "DDD" which is Direct Distance Dialing, which arrived in the early 60's with the use of Area Codes by the consumer. Until then there were only "operator assisted" long distance calls with the option of "person to person" (more expensive) or "station to station" (cheaper). That was about the same time that Zip Codes replaced the one or two digit "postal zones."
Great review and I hope you really get out and use it. I think it's a great option for people that want a survival kit knife. Seems to be very solid and victoriknox seems to have known reliability
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I get that they wanted to save weight with a plastic sheath but a leather one would be more durable (and less rattly). Glad you got a fire steel so you won’t need to use the dimple as the stick holder. I enjoyed this deviation video!
I agree, it's nice to have a fire steel handy. I tried it with a few different fire starting materials and it worked great. I'm approaching this knife as a total novice, but I appreciate the modular nature of all the accessories. I wore the knife and tool kit on my belt yesterday and didn't really notice any rattling as I was walking and going about my business. Running or jumping causes some rattling, but that's noisy even without the knife.
I really think you have something good going here, I loved your review and brought a uniqueness to it. would love to see you doing field tests with it.
Thanks, Jeff! Today I'm hoping to get out and try making a feather stick and maybe batoning some wood. I watched a video of a guy really messing up the blade of his Venture while batoning a small log, so I've been taking it slow. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 I’ve been watching Bushcrafting and knife review videos for a long time. I think you have a great niche when you watch a burly guy bushcraft in the woods you say “sure he could do it but I don’t know if I could”. But your videos can allow us to learn along and yet you have a certain competence that adds credibility. I would enjoy video on your next hike or camping trip trying out bushcraft stuff. Take care!
Haha carrying a load of plastic an average knife. Magic straps and a pen. Useful part is drill bit. Unless for defence, Swiss army knife will do more. Bet my house she never used that Indentation rivet fire pro bit .....
Nice job, Lady! It's nice/refreshing hearing a ladies voice talking about cool gadgets/knives and stuff on youtube.I think they would do well if they expanded that knife line to include a paramedics knife shears set or just add an IFAK with shears. Great video, glad I stumbled across you.
Thanks, Brad! I do love cool gadgets. I'm curious to see what Victorinox does with the Venture line. Apparently there's more demand than Victorinox anticipated. 😀
That was a very nice calm review. I I'm going to check out your other review when you are using it. Cheers from Canada I'm going to check out the price here as well.
I don't know what they had in mind when they put the kit together. I've heard that it can be used for making tinder for starting fires. I've also thought that it could be used to make dowel joints.
As far as I know, they are having tours of the plant where they assemble most of their products. It should be mentioned on the website which time of the day you can visit the facility. I am in the official national knife builders guild here in Denmark, and every year, the organization arranges a field trip to a certain location with reference to a known brand or a special location that has an interest for users and members plus family or friends and this year the trip goes to Solingen. Next year, we might be going to Switzerland to visit Victorinox if there is interest enough to go. Greetings from an avid collector 😊
Greetings! That sounds like a fascinating trip. How wonderful to be part of an organization with such an enjoyable tradition. I'm sure it's interesting to see how the various knife makers are similar and different in their manufacturing processes. 😀
You can use the sheath to blow the fire. Cover the sheath (rectangular shape) opening with your thumb, put the asheath over your lips and gently blow. The air will exit through the holes on the bottom of the sheath.
The name of his channel is "Felix Immler" and his videos are so well done. He has mentioned that his wife does a lot of the camera work and he does a good job of explaining what he's doing.
Felix just uploaded a video showing how to use the drill bit. He explains how to use the belt loop to secure the knife in the sheath to prevent the knife from coming out of the sheath when using the drill and it’s socket on the end of the knife. Yep, Felix is great. Great set.
I bought one of those Rambo knives with the compass an stuff in the handle it was the cheapest made knife in the world but it was so awesome to have what an amazing knife ❤
Lots of people have fond memories of those knives. I never had one, but almost forty years later I still remember seeing the commercials and thinking how cool it would be to get one. 😀
Thank you, I really enjoyed the pace of this presentation, you have a lovely flow. Regarding the sheaths, do you know why there are two? Was there a reason the designer didn't just do away with the smaller sheath when using the larger one? Seems odd to have to double un-sheath it for use.
Thank you! I'm not sure what the reasoning was behind the design of the sheath. I probably could have gotten by with getting the non-Pro version and just got a standalone ferro rod to go with it but I don't regret getting the whole set. I've been using it quite a bit lately. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 actually if you watch the whole video, you see that the knife comes with a sheath, that fits into another sheath, and the tool kit then hold both of the other two sheaths, that seems like three to me…
Swiss Army knife toothpicks are sold in packets. They are not supposed to last long. I built my survival knife from a part of a circular saw blade, and I did have a hollow handle of tubular steel. There were two main reasons for this, one is that it is lighter and made the knife easier to throw--not that I recommend doing it. I believe it is always better to have it in your hand, but the main reason I used a tubular steel handle was so it could double as a spear by slipping it over a shaft. I always make a brass or bronze hilt on my knives, so the hand can not slip down over the blade, as can happen if the blade is slippery from blood or oil. It also makes it easy to tie it over a shaft to secure it as a spear head. Making a knife into a spear head may not seem important, but a spear is a far better counter to an animal than a knife held in the hand, and makes it possible to use it to catch fish. I never thought of winding some fishing line on a stick and putting it into the handle, but it is certainly a great idea.
It seems that Victorinox has redesigned the plastic sheath to eliminate the rattling and to improve other aspects of the performance. Felix Immler recently compared the original sheath to one of the new ones on his UA-cam channel.
lol nice hole maker there! i actually have 2 in my GO / BUG O bag 1/2" and 1" in diameter with T - holes at the top so i can put a branch through them and manually turn them
I agree. I also think they should have made all the knives with a bow divot and made the sheath holder a separate accessory. I would have liked to have had a choice of colors.
best Pen to Knife crossover person I could think of!!! I play with both pens and knives too, and have been subbed to you for a few years for fp's and stationary things. Psyched to see you venture into the bushcrafting:D My favorite thing to do with knives is to sharpen them. The tactile sensation of sharpening and freaking out over angle and pressure variation is a lot like playing with my fountain pens🤪 (I also recall seeing you use your father's old whetstones for pens before, so if you don't already dabble in sharpening knives, you might enjoy it too)
Thank you! I just used Dad's whetstones to sharpen my little swiss army knife (should have done that before the video 😂). Proper sharpening technique is something I need to learn more about. Now that you mention it, I can see where the fountain pen hobby and the knife hobby attract the same kind of people - both require patiently learning about and caring for your gear. 😀
@@zoephin6205 I was wondering if that would work with my knife since Felix said most SAK have a 20 degree edge, but the edge on this one is 32.5 degrees. 🤔
I grew up in the 80's. It was a great time that has us still worshipping at the alter of St. Macgyver, through the grace of Victorinox. LOL. Corny I know. But I just added another one to my collection five days ago. I try to do so every year.
The eighties...good times! I love this Venture Pro, but it's not really suited for everyday carry, so I got a Victorinox Camper to carry in my pocket and I love it. 😀
One of the designers of the knife, Felix Immler, has a UA-cam channel where he does bushcraft projects. He has several videos where he demonstrates the usefulness of the drill.
You're welcome! Sorry you won't be able to give this one a try, but if you check around you may be able to find something comparable. Lots of people have been suggesting their favorite knives for bushcrafting.
Thanks for the review! I too am a Felix Immler fan, he is a great creative engineer, and this is a knife that I will want! About your dream of the survivalknife with the hollow handle... I bought a campingaxe from Fiskars, the X5, it has a hollow handle and I think it is fantastic, you can stack so much in it!! Would look and work great with the Venture 😍 Greetings from Holland
Nice video, thanks fo showing. May I suggest you learn how to sharpen your knives too, your ClassicSD seems to be quite dull. Victorinox' blades are not very hard and need to be sharpened regularly. Have a nice Xmas time
Hello to the world. I often read the comments under the videos and just as often ask myself why people always give answers that nobody needs!? If you want to watch the video, then watch it, if you don't want to, just turn it off and don't leave any stupid comments. Most people are becoming more and more careless and think they are smart. Happy New Year to everyone and much more respect in the comments for the future that lies ahead of us. Best wishes, Harald
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Well, as a long time Bushcrafter and former Vietnam Vet Recon Rat, this was a nice change of pace from all the so-called “experts” and armchair woodsmen online. Well done! Great to see a true ‘newbie’ make a thorough review from their perspective! (And I also love watching Felix and his creativity!)
Thank you! I've wanted a knife like this ever since I was a little kid, and I'm having so much fun with it. 😀
No you're not! 🥴
I did not make this post.
@@gregwarner3753 better luck next time Greg Warner.
Felix Immler is a unique character, a Real Swiss Original. His books and videos are famous.
Never pegged you for a knife person! Yay! Senior female edc'er and knife lover here who also loves fountain pens! While I no longer have the need for a survival knife, I carry a pocket knife religiously and use it multiple times daily. Looking forward to seeing you try your hand at basic bush craft skills. How fun!!!
There appears to be quite a bit of overlap between the knife and the fountain pen communities. I've been fascinated with Swiss army knives and survival stuff in general since I was a kid, but the only knife I owned for a long time (30 years) was my little Swiss army classic. When my daughter expressed an interest in knives I got her a little Swiss army rally and she loves it and uses it everyday, but she has developed an interest in collecting "pretty" knives. She and I both got Boker Kalashnikov Desert Warriors, but I realized that if a knife is pretty, I won't use it. So when I saw this knife, I knew it was the one for me. BTW, I love your username/handle. 😀
*Correction*
We got Dessert 🍩🎂 Warriors 😀
Использую.. Три раза в день.. Зубочистку их этого ножа)))
You did really well putting the kit together! I am 80 years old and I am never without my Victorinox pocket knife clipped in my pocket - used multiple times during the day both in the house and in the garden. I used to have an orchard & found the knife was absolutely essential there as an everyday tool as well. Just treated myself to the Venture knife (not the Pro, my $ don't run to that!) and after watching Felix Immler make a spoon from hazel wood I went out & cut a stout hazel branch, split a couple of pieces lengthwise & today I am carving a spoon (using the feature at the end of the Venture handle). Mine is taking longer to make than Felix's spoon (15minutes), but he is a great woodcarver & probably isn't hindered by arthritic hands like me! But, I am persevering. Have fun with your fire striker!
Thank you! I've been using my Victorinox Venture Pro in the backyard quite a bit since it's begun to cool off. I've used it to baton some limbs that were a little too large to break up by hand, then I ignited the resulting brush pile by using the fire steel to ignite a cotton ball that I had smeared with chapstick. Then today I used the Venture Pro in the kitchen to cut up a sweet potato into some fries. I've used it more in the past month than I have all summer! However, my Victorinox Camper goes in my pocket every morning and gets used multiple times a day every day. 😀
Thank you so much for this fantastic Video!! Greetings from Switzerland
You're welcome, Felix! 😀
Why ist this Video through the roof? Amazing how many views you have on this video in relation to your other videos...@@gadgetstop321
You have inspired me for years Felix!
Some amazing engineering going on there! I think with a Bic lighter as primary, and the fire steel as backup, there's no need for the divot in the handle. Regarding fire steels: all of the experts say that rather than holding the rod stationary, and scraping the scraper/knife down along it, resulting in your tinder getting knocked all over, it's best to pull the rod up, leaving the scraper stationary. That way, only sparks fall onto your tinder, and nothing knocks it away. Great video! Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the tips, Scotty. And I agree, I would never go anywhere that I want to use my knife without taking a lighter also. I want to build at least one fire with a bow drill, but honestly, if I'm in a situation where I have to do that for survival, I'm probably toast anyway. 😂
The trick is to scrape a bunch of the firesteel material into the kindling before you make sparks…not too much, but enough to continue the sparking for a bit longer.
Also, the motion to generate sparks is more of a rub than a strike…idk, works for me. Will give the pull up a shot next camping trip I go on.
YOU really solved a complicated problem when you figured out how to mount the knife on that tool kit.
Thank you! 🤓
very nice collectible knife. Perfect for what us knife enthusiast mostly do: to look at them. From a practical perspective it looks massively overenginerd .. but it still looks great. My oldest Victorinox, identical to yours I surmise (1989) is still sharp (!!..but I too had to change the scales), I have a number of SAKs to help though, so it aged well. Great products, whose price you start to really understand after 35 years of use.
My little Swiss army classic was the only knife I owned for 30 years, so it has not had an easy life. Then 3 years ago I got a little Swiss army rally, and it lives on my key ring and is part of my edc. The classic now lives on my desk...and is freshly sharpened. A year ago I got a little Boker Kalashnikov and I realized that it's not the kind of knife for me because it's too pretty. It sits in a drawer and I've never used it. This Victorinox Venture is a knife, like my little Swiss army knives, that I'm not afraid to use. 😀
You're so right about just looking at our knives. But I have to admit that my knives, although rarely applied to their intended use, bring me much happiness. I don't know why, but I love opening the knife drawer, holding them, stropping, applying some oil to the carbon ones, putting conditioner on the leather sheaths (half have leather), etc. I just can't explain it. But I can't be without them!
@@scottsyoutubeworld1824 Well, they're kind of like works of art, and they're there if you need them. 😀
@scottsyoutubeworld1824
I know, it's weird isn't it, every other year I go to France, to the same knife shop, and buy another opinel and one other, I even say the same sentence to the shop man!!
Good stuff.
I've got a coin a like looking at as well !!!
@@davidmt23 Ha! All these hobbies are the same. Coins, knives, fountain pens...they're just so collectable!
Very cool video. I have carried a Victorinox militool since 1998. It has never failed me. I would recommend it for everyone.
Thank you! As you can tell from my UA-cam handle, I do like gadgets, and Victorinox knives have always been my favorite because they are so versatile. 😀
Very cool gear, Cathy!
I admit. I was expecting a fountain pen review. Quite surprised that it was not 😊
Thanks R! I'm expecting this to be a fun new hobby, as long as I don't hurt myself. 😀
I have a black Swiss Army knife from 83 lost the tooth pic years ago and ordered a new one ..still use it
That's awesome! They're great little knives. 😀
Fun deviation. I wouldn't mind more of this.
Thanks! I think this is the beginning of a fun new hobby...in addition to my pens. 😀
I saw that first here. Very interesting set up. I especially enjoyed your story about your pocket knife. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I am enjoying this set up. I've been playing with the fire steel, testing different materials to see what ignites the easiest. A little lip balm really helps start a fire, so I removed one of the sharpening stones and replaced it with a tube of Burt's Bees. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 Those ferro rod tests would make for some great content. Burt's bees wax is great stuff. Love the bees wax.
Very clever to figure out the attachment and great presentation 😊
Thanks, Don! 😀
Am so happy for you. 🥰 I'm sure you'll enjoy doing and learning some bushcraft skills. Going out in the " wilderness " , do not forget to pack a first aid kit. 🥰
Thank you! That's always good advice. I haven't done as much hiking as usual since I got this knife, but I do use it quite a bit when puttering about in my yard and I actually use it a fair amount in the kitchen as well. 😀
I love watching Felix and why I've been watching them for quite some time now and he knocked it out of the park with this knife. I'm going to be getting a lot of these as gifts truly amazing knifes.
I'm eager to see the project that Felix does with this knife. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 oh definitely he's going to be unstoppable with this knife. The only problem he had with his smaller Swiss army knives is he had to be more creative to use it to make it work now the knife will be able to do more work for him, so hopefully you'll be able to do bigger projects hahaha
Welcome to the community!
Fire is a quick and easy place to start!
A pill bottle full of dryer lint is mighty handy.
Generally catches a spark first time.
Have fun, looking fwd to watching your growth
Thanks for the suggestion, that's a good idea! I've gotten lots of good tips from the comments. This is an awesome community! 😀
I never thought about the pill bottle with dryer lint. Genius!
How thoughtful of you to give us a "no pen" warning😂 I am looking forward to seeing your fire starting adventures!
Thanks, Courtney! I'm encouraged by my initial results with the fire steel. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 😃 sounds fun!
Great video showcasing the knife and tools. Thank you.
Thank you! 😀
I personally still use my dad's army issue knife, a Victorinox 1890 produced in 1931.
Funny to think he got it issued brand new in 1951 when he went to his basic recruit school.
The blade is a bit battered but still has a good edge.
That's a nice family heirloom. 😀
Thank you so much, it has been a great pleasure seeing your video and this new product I never knew about
You're welcome! 😀
I'd seen this a couple times over the last few weeks and thought it was kinda interesting but probably wouldn't purchase. Seeing you go through this in your way I'm more or less sold. Maybe something to have on hand in the car for emergencies. Love how that all comes together, like you said the hollow handle design from those tv ads is not ideal. Great video, looking forward to seeing more.
Thank you. This knife has gotten me excited about bushcraft as a hobby. 😀
The whole "hollow handles are weak" is true, with one exception, the ColdSteel "Bushman" series which is the fullest tang fixed blade ever. The tang is formed into a tube, and it won't ever break using hand strength.
@@grantdavis5992 Interesting! I really need to look into that, I've not yet owned any ColdSteel stuff.
@@grantdavis5992 That's an interesting looking knife. I'll have to check out some video reviews.
I had one of these it was the best knife I ever had it would take a razor sharpness you wouldn't believe. I remember lending it to someone at work and I never saw it again.
Aw, Jose, I'm sorry to hear that! 🙁
Thanks for the review; since this was announced to come out I was curious on how it was, fit and finish in hand and the possible additions to it. Victorinox is a long standing quality brand, but was curious on their venture into a bushcraft type knife. May have to get one now!
I think this knife is well suited for someone like me...who likes gadgets. 😀
Couteau pour Madame 😂😂😂😂
Usted es una “chica victorinox “ muuuy buen video!!!! Gracias
I like that, gracias! 😀
There is so much about this knife I just like. The real thing is being ambi. Since I’m left handed it’s refreshing to see a sheath design that is that easy to use.
I like all the gadgets also. Come on that’s why Victorianox has sold so many knives. They aren’t good steel but they are just neat. An useful.
When it’s all said an done Victorianox makes quality useful stuff.
You summed it up perfectly. I've always enjoyed my little swiss army knife, but I've been looking to upgrade for a while. When I saw this one I knew it was the one. I do like gadgets. 😀
What an upgrade from a Classic SD ! I'll stick to my Outrider and Scotch-eyed Auger.
The TV knife I think you were talking about was the Life Knife. I still have mine in the box. It feels sturdy, but I wouldn't trust it in the field. Thanks for the unboxing of the Venture Pro.
You're welcome! I just did a Google search and found a knife at Academy Sports that looks very similar to the one I remember. The description says the handle is made of ABS plastic for durability 😳 and it includes all this stuff in the handle: matches with a striking pad, wire ring saw, fish hook and lead, nylon fishing line, needle, liquid-filled compass and sharpening stone. 🤩
Talking about seeing things advertised with "1-800" numbers makes me feel even older. I am old enough to remember the advent of "DDD" which is Direct Distance Dialing, which arrived in the early 60's with the use of Area Codes by the consumer. Until then there were only "operator assisted" long distance calls with the option of "person to person" (more expensive) or "station to station" (cheaper). That was about the same time that Zip Codes replaced the one or two digit "postal zones."
@@grantdavis5992 Wow, I didn't realize it was that "recent" that long distance calls were operator assisted. 😂
Could also be the Aitor Jungle King II, with similar features. I still have one, it’s probably over 40 years old 😉
Great review and I hope you really get out and use it. I think it's a great option for people that want a survival kit knife. Seems to be very solid and victoriknox seems to have known reliability
I'm having a blast with it. I've seen a few people who were disappointed in the durability, but I think they were pushing it past its intended limits.
@@gadgetstop321 some people feel that it's their job to try too hard to find issues lol
SUPER,SUPER,SÜPER. wictorinox u 40 yıldır tanıyor ve biliyorum. İlk defa böyle güzel bir büyük son derece kullanışlı bir bıçağını gördüm ÇOOOOKKK beğendim. Tebrikler...👍👍👍
Thank you! I'm pleased with this knife. 😀
Yıllar önce wictorinox için yorum yapmıştım, şöyle yaaaa çok güzel cakilar yapıyorsunuz neden büyük bıçak yapmiyorsunuz diye??ama şimdi düşündüğüm çok beğendiğim bıçağı gördüm ya,asla sahip olamasamda ÇOK sevindim...WİCTORİNOX müthiş bir marka..👍💕🫠🙋♂️
Bugüne kadar yaklaşık 40 yılda 5-6 adet wictorinox sahibi oldum,hepsinle aramda duygusal bağ oluştu...kimseye vermem kimseye satmam yaşadığım sürece...🥰💕🙋♂️
I also love Victorinox as a brand because they make knives that are useful for everyone. 😀
I get that they wanted to save weight with a plastic sheath but a leather one would be more durable (and less rattly).
Glad you got a fire steel so you won’t need to use the dimple as the stick holder.
I enjoyed this deviation video!
I agree, it's nice to have a fire steel handy. I tried it with a few different fire starting materials and it worked great.
I'm approaching this knife as a total novice, but I appreciate the modular nature of all the accessories. I wore the knife and tool kit on my belt yesterday and didn't really notice any rattling as I was walking and going about my business. Running or jumping causes some rattling, but that's noisy even without the knife.
@@gadgetstop321 thanks for the update, Cathy. I watch bushcrafting vids too so I would enjoy a review update about the knife of you made one.
Are you sure that the center of the handle was for lighting fires? I thought it was a button to release another tool on top out of the hilt.
I agree, it does look like a button, but it is in fact intended to be a pivot point for a bow drill. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 Thanks
I really think you have something good going here, I loved your review and brought a uniqueness to it. would love to see you doing field tests with it.
Thanks, Jeff! Today I'm hoping to get out and try making a feather stick and maybe batoning some wood. I watched a video of a guy really messing up the blade of his Venture while batoning a small log, so I've been taking it slow. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 I’ve been watching Bushcrafting and knife review videos for a long time. I think you have a great niche when you watch a burly guy bushcraft in the woods you say “sure he could do it but I don’t know if I could”. But your videos can allow us to learn along and yet you have a certain competence that adds credibility. I would enjoy video on your next hike or camping trip trying out bushcraft stuff. Take care!
In this video, there are all the reasons why I will not buy this knife.
That's fair. This knife isn't for everyone.
For instance ?
Why?
Haha carrying a load of plastic an average knife. Magic straps and a pen. Useful part is drill bit. Unless for defence, Swiss army knife will do more. Bet my house she never used that Indentation rivet fire pro bit .....
The positioning of the stones on the vertical rather than the horizontal seems a little dicey.
Nice job, Lady! It's nice/refreshing hearing a ladies voice talking about cool gadgets/knives and stuff on youtube.I think they would do well if they expanded that knife line to include a paramedics knife shears set or just add an IFAK with shears. Great video, glad I stumbled across you.
Thanks, Brad! I do love cool gadgets. I'm curious to see what Victorinox does with the Venture line. Apparently there's more demand than Victorinox anticipated. 😀
Sweet little kit. Victorinox makes quality knives
Thank you. I think so, too! 😀
Really nice knife and scabbard equipment...very clever and elegant 👍👍...you have a good taste👍👍
Thank you, Thomas! 😀
I’ve never needed a drill bit in the woods. Wonder why that was included b
I'm curious to see what projects Felix Immler comes up with that incorporate the drill bit.
That was a very nice calm review. I I'm going to check out your other review when you are using it. Cheers from Canada I'm going to check out the price here as well.
Thanks, James! 😀
What is the drill bit for?
I don't know what they had in mind when they put the kit together. I've heard that it can be used for making tinder for starting fires. I've also thought that it could be used to make dowel joints.
As far as I know, they are having tours of the plant where they assemble most of their products. It should be mentioned on the website which time of the day you can visit the facility.
I am in the official national knife builders guild here in Denmark, and every year, the organization arranges a field trip to a certain location with reference to a known brand or a special location that has an interest for users and members plus family or friends and this year the trip goes to Solingen. Next year, we might be going to Switzerland to visit Victorinox if there is interest enough to go.
Greetings from an avid collector 😊
Greetings!
That sounds like a fascinating trip. How wonderful to be part of an organization with such an enjoyable tradition. I'm sure it's interesting to see how the various knife makers are similar and different in their manufacturing processes. 😀
Might want to sharpen the CLASSIC SD
I did...after the video. 🤦♀️
Great video. These look to be well made…Victorinox has stepped up their models last few years. I’ll have to try one if these. Thx
Thank you! I'm enjoying this knife. 😀
try the cold steel drop forged survivalist
I'll check it out. 😀
By golly you figured it out girly great job
Thanks, Terry! 😀
Very enjoyable. Tried to order the pro knives but was out of stock so will order the kit ,when the knifes becomes available again 🇬🇧
Thank you! It looks like Victorinox underestimated the popularity of this knife.
You can use the sheath to blow the fire.
Cover the sheath (rectangular shape) opening with your thumb, put the asheath over your lips and gently blow. The air will exit through the holes on the bottom of the sheath.
Can you give the full name of Felix’s videos please so I can refer these to my husband and sons who love knives and outdoor activities? Thanks!
The name of his channel is "Felix Immler" and his videos are so well done. He has mentioned that his wife does a lot of the camera work and he does a good job of explaining what he's doing.
@@gadgetstop321 Thank you!
ua-cam.com/video/IIvUihtzkf4/v-deo.html
How much does the knife cost in the USA?
Felix just uploaded a video showing how to use the drill bit. He explains how to use the belt loop to secure the knife in the sheath to prevent the knife from coming out of the sheath when using the drill and it’s socket on the end of the knife. Yep, Felix is great. Great set.
I saw that video, too, and that's a very clever idea. Felix and his channel are a great resource. 😀
I would stich that velcro together, with time it deteriorates and would loosen which could mean it may disappear.
That's a good idea. I can totally see that happening. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@gadgetstop321 an absolute pleasure Ma'am, that's what we are there for, to help each other.
I am assuming the drill bit is for making a jet stove,
That's what I'm guessing, but I've never tried it. 😀
This is an amazing system!
I agree! I enjoy it. 😀
Nice simple and informative unboxing thank you
You're welcome! 😀
Victorinox knives are the best. Especially their 6” boning knife. This knife looks great.
Thank you! I'm enjoying it. 😀
I bought one of those Rambo knives with the compass an stuff in the handle it was the cheapest made knife in the world but it was so awesome to have what an amazing knife ❤
Lots of people have fond memories of those knives. I never had one, but almost forty years later I still remember seeing the commercials and thinking how cool it would be to get one. 😀
Thank you, I really enjoyed the pace of this presentation, you have a lovely flow. Regarding the sheaths, do you know why there are two? Was there a reason the designer didn't just do away with the smaller sheath when using the larger one? Seems odd to have to double un-sheath it for use.
Thank you! I'm not sure what the reasoning was behind the design of the sheath. I probably could have gotten by with getting the non-Pro version and just got a standalone ferro rod to go with it but I don't regret getting the whole set. I've been using it quite a bit lately. 😀
How many sheaths do you have to buy with this knife?
The knife comes with a sheath. If you purchase the tool kit, the original sheath attaches to it.
@@gadgetstop321 actually if you watch the whole video, you see that the knife comes with a sheath, that fits into another sheath, and the tool kit then hold both of the other two sheaths, that seems like three to me…
@@cj339 I see what you're saying. I would say it's one sheath but it has 3 layers.
I love your review, very pleasant voice and informative video. I’m curious about this knife now.
Thanks 🙏
Thank you! 😀
😊
Swiss Army knife toothpicks are sold in packets. They are not supposed to last long.
I built my survival knife from a part of a circular saw blade, and I did have a hollow handle of tubular steel. There were two main reasons for this, one is that it is lighter and made the knife easier to throw--not that I recommend doing it. I believe it is always better to have it in your hand, but the main reason I used a tubular steel handle was so it could double as a spear by slipping it over a shaft. I always make a brass or bronze hilt on my knives, so the hand can not slip down over the blade, as can happen if the blade is slippery from blood or oil. It also makes it easy to tie it over a shaft to secure it as a spear head.
Making a knife into a spear head may not seem important, but a spear is a far better counter to an animal than a knife held in the hand, and makes it possible to use it to catch fish.
I never thought of winding some fishing line on a stick and putting it into the handle, but it is certainly a great idea.
That's a good idea! It makes sense that a spear would be useful in a survival situation. 😀
thanks for the nice presentation. Finally, the knife in the cover is really noisy, so nothing for the hunting season...
It seems that Victorinox has redesigned the plastic sheath to eliminate the rattling and to improve other aspects of the performance. Felix Immler recently compared the original sheath to one of the new ones on his UA-cam channel.
Brilliant thank you … great video .. showed me all the things I wasn’t sure about….thank you 😊
You're welcome! Glad I could help. 😀
lol nice hole maker there!
i actually have 2 in my GO / BUG O bag
1/2" and 1" in diameter with T - holes at the top so i can put a branch through them and manually turn them
@@LoknAtstuf I can see where having a T-hole would be more practical (and safer) than the bit driver on the knife.
Love your video. The knife is awesome too
Thanks, Angie! 😀
Very nice camp knife. Very innovative.
@@dougdottery1284 I agree. 😀
What’s the 20mm bit for?
I haven't used the flat drill yet, but Felix Immler has demonstrated some interesting uses for it on his channel. 😀
Nothing beats my Mora!
I've heard lots of great things about those knives. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 🙏
I'm so excited for the new Venture Pro, and all new fountain pen purchases are on hold so I can save up the money to get the Venture Pro.
I'm in the same boat, so to speak! 😂
This lady possesses common sense, a true rarity these days.
Thank you! 😀
A great video mate, thank you! New subscribers from England. ✌️
You're welcome, and thanks for watching! 😀
the drill bit seems bizarre, unless it's to help you make some firestarter material from a log?
Nice compact little kit.
It sure is. I really like it! 😀
The pro version was sold out so I just got the red standard. Might just mill in my own bow divot. Idk why all of them don’t have it
I agree. I also think they should have made all the knives with a bow divot and made the sheath holder a separate accessory. I would have liked to have had a choice of colors.
best Pen to Knife crossover person I could think of!!! I play with both pens and knives too, and have been subbed to you for a few years for fp's and stationary things. Psyched to see you venture into the bushcrafting:D
My favorite thing to do with knives is to sharpen them. The tactile sensation of sharpening and freaking out over angle and pressure variation is a lot like playing with my fountain pens🤪 (I also recall seeing you use your father's old whetstones for pens before, so if you don't already dabble in sharpening knives, you might enjoy it too)
Thank you! I just used Dad's whetstones to sharpen my little swiss army knife (should have done that before the video 😂). Proper sharpening technique is something I need to learn more about. Now that you mention it, I can see where the fountain pen hobby and the knife hobby attract the same kind of people - both require patiently learning about and caring for your gear. 😀
I've been using Victorinox' Pocket Sharpener. It looks lile a fat pen, until you open it. So convenient, and works great!
@@zoephin6205 I was wondering if that would work with my knife since Felix said most SAK have a 20 degree edge, but the edge on this one is 32.5 degrees. 🤔
What do you do.when the pen runs out of ink... 🤔
I guess you buy a refill. 😀
Great review! I do like that knife. Maybe you can use the sharpening stones in this kit to sharpen up that dull 33 year old pocket knife?
Thank you! I'm enjoying this knife. And I will never live down unboxing a new knife...with a dull knife. 😂
@@gadgetstop321 lol! No worries! Just wanted to give you a bit of razzing.
How do i can make an order of victornox sewis army knife
I ordered this knife directly from Victorinox.com
What am I missing? What is the significance of the 20mm wood dril bit?
I don't know for certain. Maybe it can be used for making dowel joints?
That's great but wheres the bottle opener?
That's a good question. There's no bottle opener. 🤔
I grew up in the 80's. It was a great time that has us still worshipping at the alter of St. Macgyver, through the grace of Victorinox.
LOL. Corny I know. But I just added another one to my collection five days ago.
I try to do so every year.
The eighties...good times! I love this Venture Pro, but it's not really suited for everyday carry, so I got a Victorinox Camper to carry in my pocket and I love it. 😀
That is a very nice kit and unboxing
Thank you! I'm enjoying it. 😀
The 1/2 inch drill bit seems a little strange to me. Why?
One of the designers of the knife, Felix Immler, has a UA-cam channel where he does bushcraft projects. He has several videos where he demonstrates the usefulness of the drill.
love the knife wish can have this on christmas unfortunately not available in my country.....love the vid thnx for the share
You're welcome! Sorry you won't be able to give this one a try, but if you check around you may be able to find something comparable. Lots of people have been suggesting their favorite knives for bushcrafting.
That hook is called a "G hook" and the hook and loopon the back looks molle compatible.
That's good to know. I'm new to this, so there's a lot of terminology I have to learn. I like your username/handle. 😂
Looks like a pretty cool kitchen knife....
It is! 😀
really nice video, I enjoyed watching it and made me also want this knife now.
Thank you! I like it. I've been playing around with it outside as well as using it in the kitchen and it seems pretty versatile. 😀
Knife guy and bushcrafter here, great video!
Thanks, Scott! 😀
Good video. I want that knife too. That knife looks really good and is more versatile than many others
Thank you! The versatility is what drew me to this knife also. 😀
Thanks for the review! I too am a Felix Immler fan, he is a great creative engineer, and this is a knife that I will want! About your dream of the survivalknife with the hollow handle... I bought a campingaxe from Fiskars, the X5, it has a hollow handle and I think it is fantastic, you can stack so much in it!! Would look and work great with the Venture 😍 Greetings from Holland
You're welcome, and thank you for suggesting the hollow handle camping axe - that's a great idea! 😀
Very nice video, thank you for the review. The sharpening stones remind me of a Chic-o-stic candy.
Thank you! Hey, you're right, they do look like chic-o-stics. That reminds me of buying candy at the concession after little league games. 😀
Very good video! very descriptive, thank you. Cheers from México City
Thank you and Merry Christmas from Missouri! 😀
Great video. The knife is not for me but if I were buying one this is the video I would want to watch to explain the system.
Thanks, Scott! I appreciate that. 😀
oh cool, I have not seen this model before. And havent seen the tweezers and fire steel- I might order one now
I'm enjoying it! 😀
I’ll take a good puuko above this knive anytime. This set costs in Europe about €180.
For that money you get a better puuko and a fire steel.
That's fair. This knife isn't for everyone. 😀
In Oz🇭🇲 I suggest you look around at other places to buy any SAK. Victorinox seems to be the most expensive. Just my observation 👍
Thanks for the tip! 😀
That's a spiffy setup! Will check it out! Thanks!
Thank you! 😀
Nice video, thanks fo showing.
May I suggest you learn how to sharpen your knives too, your ClassicSD seems to be quite dull. Victorinox' blades are not very hard and need to be sharpened regularly.
Have a nice Xmas time
Merry Christmas to you too! I did sharpen my little knife...right after I shot this video. 🙃
@@gadgetstop321 -lol 🤣
I think they hit a jackpot with this one,
I have my SAK when my daughter was born and where it on a daily base
I agree. I'm having a blast with it so far. 😀
Hello to the world. I often read the comments under the videos and just as often ask myself why people always give answers that nobody needs!? If you want to watch the video, then watch it, if you don't want to, just turn it off and don't leave any stupid comments. Most people are becoming more and more careless and think they are smart. Happy New Year to everyone and much more respect in the comments for the future that lies ahead of us. Best wishes, Harald
How can I buy this kni.., oh well, this product, if I even don't know what steel it is made from?
Much better than the hollow handle, good luck with your bowdrill, use your shoelace
I've been watching tons of videos about constructing and using the bow string technique. I can't wait to give it a try. 😀
I like it so much went to get one but out of stock. Many thanks and yip the bushcraft stuff is great. great vid
Thanks, Gordon! I hope the Pros are back in stock soon. It appears Victorinox underestimated the demand for this one.