Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: BrianS on March 05, 2019, 06:26:39 am
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Myself and ten friends have started what I am calling the Red Ranger Journey. It started with a brand new out of the box Victorinox Red Ranger knife. Each of my Friends on the list will have it sent to them and they will use it outdoors for any tasks they choose. Each person will get to keep it for a week or so before, they mail it to the next guy on the list. Only rules are it must be used outdoors and you must take a picture of the knife in action. At the end of the knife's ten plus week journey, I will pick a friends name out of a hat and they will get to keep the knife. Today it was used to cut a small sapling that was blocking where a trail cam was set up.
Have a great day,
brian
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Cool idea Brain! I'll be watching this!
Russ
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That’s fun. So person ten gets to open a bottle of wine and pluck their ear hairs in the woods? :D
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That will make for some long lasting memories for you and your friends. :OK
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I had "the tinker" I believe it was called. I carried it with me everywhere. Even to church and weddings for probably close to thirty years. It was worn down from a hard life on the farm. I went to a Tigers baseball game last year and they took it for security reasons. I could have walked back to my vehicle but it was a long way to it. I should have. I still miss it almost every day.
Bjrogg
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My personal Swiss Army Knife was my late Fathers I carry it every day and every day it is used for something. On mine I have found the large blade, the wood saw and the screwdrivers get used the most. Every time I use it I think of my Dad
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Back in 1966, my folks gave me a Swiss Army knife, a fairly basic model. It's my daily carry. I've got my Dad's Swiss Army Knife, it's got a few more tools, after he passed away. I use mine and his all the time. They've been all over the US, Mexico, and the Sand Box.
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I bought one last year at a Garage sale for $5 its the Economy model (7 function.) The saw is deadly sharp.
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Great Idea, very cool. :)
Pappy
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(S)Not a very adventurous use this morning but the rules were adhered to and it was used outdoors (10 degree temps) to change the line on my fishing reel. Even took a few practice casts out into the snow to test. Did I mention it has been a long winter? Next stop for the knife is my Poverty Hill cabin this weekend and after i use it for something there it will be handed off to "Dino Rocks" to use.
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To funny about the rear drag reel. I prefer the rear drag but sometimes the function gets a little sticky..
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Cold and clear morning on Poverty Hill. Used the Ranger knife to start a little fire after snowshoeing. Later handed off the knife to "Dino Rocks" to use at Bone Creek this week.
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Handed the knife off to my friend "Dino Rocks". Dino used it to graft some fruit trees in his orchard.
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"Dino Rocks" reports he used the knife quite a bit today at Bone Creek while tapping trees to make his maple syrup.
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Wine at Dino's
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Nice, love following that little knife around. :)
Pappy
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_erjAErUuJE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_erjAErUuJE)
Next stop for the knife will be Dave R.
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I think Dino may have grown attached to the knife. He used it for a couple of additional tasks before passing it on Dave (Iron Leg) yesterday. Dino's Son used it to cook up lunch on the wood stove and Dino used it to repair a fluorescent lamp he was using at a Mineral Presentation he was doing for a local University. I am interested to see what Dave uses it for around his bow shop. Two Users so far, Eight to go.
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Neat idea! And a very interesting journey! Worthy of a commemorative photo book for each user!
Hawkdancer
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I am sure Dave will find something useful to do with it, probably use the cork remover for sure. ;) :)
Pappy
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Dave used the Ranger this past week, it is now in Rob's hands.
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I like knives always browsing the flea markets, garage sales and thrift have found some really nice ones very cheap at that. I just can't Sharpen them worth a hoot... >:( Hopefully I'll upload a photo or 2 soon showing some of my finds.
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Being a true Bushcrafter, one of the first things Rob did was to modify the knife to include a additional function (pin). Rob is also the Cook at our Archery Club and the Ranger saved the day at today's Shoot when no sharp pencil could be located to make up a food list.
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I like knives always browsing the flea markets, garage sales and thrift have found some really nice ones very cheap at that. I just can't Sharpen them worth a hoot... >:( Hopefully I'll upload a photo or 2 soon showing some of my finds.
Woodley, it depends on how much you want to spend for equipment! A Lanksy is almost foolproof and has diamond stones available. You can get a wide variety of Arkansas hard stones, dot diamond sharpeners, etc.! It just depends on how much work you want to put into it! Turn on your favorite type of music, kick back, and start sharpening! An appropriate beverage will also help! And a big dose of patience! It does take a while! I think I have about 20 working knive or more!
Hawkdancer
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Looks like Dave has moved up in the world Sam instead of Genny. :)
Pappy
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Rob used the Ranger knife for a interesting task today. He crafted a fishing lure (shrimp imitation) from a plastic straw. The lure is part of a monthly outdoors skills practice that he is part of. I am interested to see how well it works at catching fish but knowing Rob, he will catch something with it. Rob will have the Victorinox knife for a few more days before it goes to the next user Kevin (Buffalo Gobbler).
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The shrimp is really COOL!
Kevin
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Kevin,
You are next on the list. When it gets to you it will be at the halfway point in it's journey. Five more Users left, before the names go in a hat and one is chosen as the winner of the Red Ranger knife. Hannah is keeping a log of where it's been and what it has been used for. I will include her log with the knife when it is all over. When you get the knife, please take some pictures of it in use.
Take care,
brian
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Who is Genny? >:D
Hawkdancer
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This is great fun. Thanks to all for sharing.
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Hawk It's a beer they have in NY that Davy always brings when he visits.Pretty good stuff. ;) :)
Pappy
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Imported stuff! I'll drink to that! It's about time to brew the MoJam ale so it has time to mellow out!
Hawkdancer
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I guess Rob wanted to use the knife one last time before passing it off to Kevin (Buffalo Gobbler). Rob used it to cook dinner at his camp, cut some chaga off a birch tree and to make a bow drill kit.
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The Ranger arrived at Kevin's PO box. Last thing Rob did before passing it on to Kevin was sharpen it. First thing Kevin did was to test how sharp it was.
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Looks like it is sharp to me! Neat saga!
Hawkdancer
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Up until now the ranger has been used responsibly by all involved. Kevin just had to push the limits!
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I want nothing to do with this any more. The mattress cops will be all over you guys.
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No problem -We will baffle them with archery talk (bs)! They will wind up looking for collusion!
Hawkdancer >:D (lol)!
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Kevin used the Victorinox Ranger today to tune a box call lid. The knife also made a guest appearance in a Youtube video about Game Calls
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Kevin will be passing off the knife to Hannah next. He used it quite a bit today.
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A few more pictures from Kevin
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Worthy uses!
Hawkdancer
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ohhh! ROOT BEER
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Hannah received the knife today and among other things used it to feed her chickens.
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And they feed her! -C- >:D (lol)
Hawkdancer
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Hawk,
That's exactly what Hannah said!
Kevin
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Hannah has been using the Victorinox Ranger quite a bit. It will be handed off to Jim and Lynne in a few days.
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Six "Official Users" plus one "Guest User" so far. The Victorinox Ranger has been used for at least 40 tasks so far and has held up very well. It is headed for Jim and Lynne next and then on to the final stretch with Mark, Joe and Eric. I have no concerns about four of those Users but Big Eric may just push the knife to it's limits! Anyways it has been fun (for me at least) seeing all the uses for the knife.
Have a great day!
brian
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Sure does make me miss mine. It was a trustworthy companion for many years.
Bjrogg
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The Victorinox was handed off to Jim and Lynne this weekend at a Selfbow Shoot. Here are a couple of pictures.
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I want nothing to do with this any more. The mattress cops will be all over you guys.
............ya been a wee bit paranoid.
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No way man, those guys are mean ;D ;D ;D
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Lynne carving a box lid with the Victorinox and Jim doing some work on his Guitar with it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EIygkQQO-Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EIygkQQO-Y)
Part Three of the Ranger Journey. Four Users (We picked up another one on the way) left.
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Here are some pictures from the current user of the knife.
Mark used the Victorinox to tune his banjo, work on a chainsaw, at our Archery Club's Steak Night and also to cut up some leeks.Mark will be sending it off to the next user Joe.
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Missed this the last couple of weeks, looks like it is doing it's job.
Pappy
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Pappy,
It's been fun (at least to me) watching that little knife being used for so many things. Just a few more users on the list and then a name will be drawn to keep the knife. A couple of the Guys and Girls on the list of users have requested to borrow it from the final Winner to take with them on some special trips. Mark asked to take it on his hike of part of the Appalachian Trail in Maine and Vermont, Hannah asked to take it on a trip to visit England (where she is from) and Eric asked to take it on Scout Camp Trip this Summer. Who knows maybe the Red Ranger knife will just keep traveling and getting passed around.
take care,
brian
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AAHHH! Wonderful! - the Saga of the Wandering Swiss continues! I often wonder why I never got me one of those! Or got one as a gift! Great tale!
Hawkdancer
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Joe's turn with the knife.
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A couple of pictures from Joe at his hunting camp. Joe will be passing off the Victorinox to Eric next. After Eric, Sue gets it and then a Winner will be picked.
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The Victorinox Ranger knife arrived at Eric's. He used it for several chores including making char cloth with his Son. More to come.
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Eric used the Victorinox's can opener to fashion a cooking pot
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A few more pictures sent in by Eric. The Ranger will be sent off to Sue (the last user on the list) and then a Winner's name will be drawn. I had contacted Victorinox about the Red Ranger's Journey and received a reply back from the Company's CEO which will also be sent with the knife to the final Winner.
Have a Great Weekend,
brian
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Got busy there for awhile and just catching up on the rangers journey. I can certainly relate to the tweezers. I really miss mine and I think I miss the tweezers about as much as any tool in its arsenal.
Nice thread Brian.
Bjrogg
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One more from Eric. He used it to fashion a lantern toggle. What i found interesting is the Shelter he made. I have never seen it. I may have to stop by his farm one of these days to check it out.
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I received a very nice letter from the CEO of Victorinox Carl Elsener regarding the Ranger's journey. The letter will go with the knife when a winner is picked soon.
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Thanks for including me Brian, this project was a lot of fun!
Kevin
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The Victorinox arrived at the final user Sue. Sue proceeded to take it with her to a pre 1840s Primitive Rendezvous and use It covertly as to not violate the pre 1840 rule. When she returns, she promised some pictures of the knife there. Once the pictures arrive on Monday, I will pick the winners name
Take care
brian
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Finally a Winner's name is picked for the Ranger Knife!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsJA35pwjvE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsJA35pwjvE)
Congratulations!
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I goofed up and forgot to post part 4 before I posted the winner is.... Here is the link to part 4 of the knifes journey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EogbRoYYQY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EogbRoYYQY)
It has been fun. Hope I did not over post on this topic. That will more than likely be it for now.
Take care,
brian
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I have opened a few cans during my camping trips with a knife a lock blade mind you. :)
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The Victorinox was borrowed by Mark from Sue (the final Winner of the knife)
Mark had the opportunity this past week to take Red Ranger with him to a trek on a section of the Appalachian Trail.
Mark and two high school buddies started their trek in Pinkham Notch, NH and finished up in Rangeley, ME. One of the guys has been section hiking the AT for the past seven years
and is planning on hitting the summit of Mt. Katahdin, ME later in July this year.
Traveled through what is considered the most treacherous part of the AT, the Wildcat
Region (an extension of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains) up to Grafton
Notch, ME. Red made it all the way to the halfway point between the Equator and the
North Pole.
The Victorinox Red Ranger assisted in everything from acting as a weight on the end of a rope to hang a bear
bag to cutting pieces of moleskin to help with a blister that He developed.