Accessories

"There are literally hundreds of choices today when looking for an “outdoor watch”.  It seems that every watch company is trying to capitalize on the adventure crowd, and market their product as “most reliable” and “rugged”.  Well, what are we adventurers to do with so many choices?  After all, reliability and ruggedness really do matter when you’re counting on a timepiece at some of our favorite places.... out in the middle of nowhere.

Enter Wenger Watches.  We all know the brand which has been around for over 100 years with the original Swiss Army Knife.  And the name instantly conjures up images of reliability, and in the company’s own words, others such as “ precision,

Although quite adept at electronic gadgets, it took me some time to peruse the online manual and become familiar with its capabilities.  Once competent regarding its functionality, it took no time to utilize as a true navigation and information collector.

Appearance:  Simplicity governs this multi-function watch without the thrills.  I tested the all black Suunto Core which can come in a number of colors that fits your fancy.  The interface and backlight allowed ease of viewing for quick access to data.

From Wenger’s EvoGrip collection comes the S18 Yellow Swiss Army Knife. It’s equipped with elements somewhere between their more  basic EvoGrip swiss knife and the more fully loaded EvoGrip swiss knife. First of all, the knives from this series  are embedded with the non-slip rubber  on the handles which enhances better handling and usage of the knife. The S18 is 3.25 inches in size (actual size in image when expanded) and weighs 3.1 ounces , which is a good medium size knife that feels good and solid in your hand. The S18 has a safety lock blade, which is a must on any knife.  The yellow color is helpful

What a great folding knife!  The first thing you’ll notice is its extreme light weight. Hold the knife in your hand and you can feel the quality. The handle fits well in the hand and is easy to keep it from slipping because of the textured design. The clip holds strongly when it’s closed to a belt or inside a pocket.

The AXIS blade locking mechanism is without a doubt the best on the market. Pull down the AXIS lock and with a flick of the wrist it’s locked open or with use of the thumb stud, either way it takes only one hand to lock it in open position…my favorite feature. There is zero play in the blade which is amazing because it’s effortless to open due

Wenger makes excellent innovative products and there’s no doubt with even their smallest tools. The Swiss Clippers come in a smooth neoprene coating “The Soft Touch Swiss Clipper” and for an even better feel and control, comes with a texturized black rubber inset “The EvoGrip Swiss Clipper”.