The Wegner

Glockdriver · #1

I recently purchased a Wegner 40/60 and it has become one of my favorites. I cannot wait to test the Wegner during the upcoming deer season. Everything I have read, along with design and quality, tells me it will be a fine hunter. I guess I will need to get one with the plain edge soon.

I saw a post about the Wegner that suggested it would soon be discontinued. Is there any truth to this rumor? I hope not because that speeds up my purchase of the plain edge.

It would be nice to see a fixed blade Wegner that sells for less that the custom versions on Tim Wegner’s web site. A Spyderco version would be a great product and cause me to retire my Cold Steel Master Hunter, which is my current fixed blade hunting knife. Actually, the soon to be purchased plain edge Wegner folder will probably do that anyway.

A long time user of Spyderco products, I only recently discovered the forums. What a wealth of experience and information. Just another great reason to remain a loyal Spyderco fan.

GlockDoc · #2

Glockdriver, welcome to the forum. I haven't been here long myself.

Jeff/1911 · #3

Welcome fellows, to you both!

Glockdriver - I am interersted in whether you had to make a decision between the Wegner and the Chinook; or was it the Wegner all the way from the start.

I am currently considering a Chinook as my first hunting oriented Spydie. I understand that the Wegner is also great in this application.

Your thoughts? Jeff/1911.

ftkinney · #4

i use the 60/40 wegner as my primary utilty knife and it is terrific and this summer i got a p.e. one for a friend who is a hunting guide in mexico and he says it is the best hunting knife he has ever owned.

FTK

shootist16 · #5

It is no secret that the Wegner is my favorite production knife. This knife excels as a hunter, tactical, utility knife. Ergonomics are great.

I would love to see a production fixed blade version.

There have been rumors of the Wegners demise, lets hope these arent true. Lets also hope that the "Lynx" gets produced.

Dennis Bible

Glockdriver · #6

Jeff/1911

You wanted to know why I selected the Wegner over the Chinook as a hunting tool. The primary reason is the blade shape. The Chinook has a clip-point style blade, which I find less versatile than the Wegner’s drop point. This is particularly important when opening the body cavity of a large animal. Greater care must be taken with the clip-point to prevent puncturing the internal organs during this process.

Appreciate the feedback

Ken

Jeff/1911 · #7

Glockdriver,

I was thinking the same thing about the Chinook’s pointy blade, and mentioned this in another thread just now. I suppose as a dedicated skinner it would be pretty good, but while hunting I would like to take along a knife that performs all of the necessary game cutting tasks well. Perhaps I’d better give the Wegner another look.

What about the Vesuvius as a hunting blade? It appears to have a similar blade shape to the Wegner, uses ATS-34 steel and has the Compression lock. Does this make sense? I haven’t been able to view one in person here yet, but it seems to fit the bill.

Jeff/1911.

James Y · #8

Jeff:
I have only handled a Vesuvius, but just in my opinion I'm not sure it would make the best hunting-type blade. It pinched me a few times during openings, and when open I *almost* felt like if I was not really careful I could accidentally have it unlock on me...but YMMV. (Please don't take this a a knock on the Vesuvius but just an observation from very limited examination of about 5 minutes only). Your best bet is to see if you can hold one in person.

I personally think the Wegner is a work of genius. At this moment mine is not me EDC, but it will eventually work itself more often into the rotation.<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> BTW: My Wegner (plain-edge) is THE sharpest plain-edge knife out-of-box I have ever owned, period.
Jim

Jeff/1911 · #9

James,

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Vesuvius and the Wegner.

I handled a Wegner today while looking at the Chinook that I thought I wanted, and found that the Wegner really does handle beautifully. Since so many Spyderfans like the Wegner so much, it must have a lot going for it, I figure.

I must say the only reason I haven't been more keen on the Wegner until now is because I really didn't like the looks too much.

It's funny, but as I hear more and more good things about it my perception of this knife is beginning to change. Like I said; I'm definitely going to give this model a hard look.

Does the liner lock system on this knife seem robust? How would you compare it to the Military, for instance? When I looked at the one today I only handled it for a few seconds, to compare the grip to the Chinook.

Jeff/1911.

shootist16 · #10

I'll admit the Wegner isn't much to look at, but the beauty is in using it. The design is sheer genius.

Dennis Bible

Jeff/1911 · #11

Thanks Dennis,

I'd better go back to that shop and spend some time with this knife, possibly cutting something if I can.

Jeff/1911.

J Smith · #12

Hopefully sometime before our deer hunts I will get the Wenger.I have handled it seems like it would be the perfect folding hunter.I have only seen pics of the chinook,looks good but I would have to go for the Wenger.
I have been useing a case marine combat knife I am looking forward to not haveing to lug it around through the woods ,after a couple of hours it seems almost as heavy as my rifle.

J Smith

Edited by - J Smith on 9/18/2001 11:26:23 PM

Jeff/1911 · #13

J Smith,

That's what practically everybody seems to say. I think I'd better just go buy one, before I can't anymore; just in case. That is, assuming I feel that it fits my hand. This way, once I've been afield this fall and have dressed and skinned some game (hopefully) I'll be able to speak with some knowledge about this knife and it's apparent charm.

How's that for reasoning and justification?

Jeff/1911.

BladeFirst · #14

I have a chance to pick up a 40/60 Wegner Jr., NIB and 3/98 production.

Is this model still made?

What's a fair price?

Thanks...

Edited by - BladeFirst on 9/19/2001 2:17:04 PM

vampyrewolf · #15

Bladefirst, welcome...
Up here a Wegner jr(not sure about 40/60, but we have a plain) sells for $130, so about 70-80 US...

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

BladeFirst · #16

Thank you, sir...I've been lurking for a long while and thought I'd finally jump in. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

pyrguy · #17

Dennis
I haven't handled a Wagner Jr but I have played with one of Tim's Full-sized Custom Models at this year’s Blade show. I would of gotten one but I had already run out of money. Well not really but I had to choose between the full sized and Lynx protype #03. Guess which came home with me. :D

I wish Sal would make the not-a-Lynx. It is a great looking knife and it really feels good in the hand.

Dwight

Jeff/1911 · #18

Hey guys,

What in the world is a "Not-a-Lynx"????

Jeff/1911.

Jeff/1911 · #19

VampyreWolf,

Thanks. I'll do that, if I don't find one in Vancouver next week for a good price.

Jeff/1911.

J Smith · #20

BladeFirst
where in TN are you from
Good to have another vol around.
Shootist16 what do you and bladefirst think about meeting at the gun show at the jacobs biulding onthe 29th of sept and see if we can find some good deals on some spydies?
J Smith

Edited by - J Smith on 9/19/2001 11:10:00 PM