The Outdoor NewRanger knife continues its development
News published on : 14.03.2008
Partnership with Mike Horn
During his expeditions across the world in the past 16 years, the South African who lives in Switzerland since 1994, has achieved things which many people regarded as impossible:
– solo crossing of the South American continent, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean
– round the world journey along the equator
– discovery of the Arctic without using motorized transport or dogs
In the summer of 2007, during his expedition to the Himalayas, Mike Horn carried the new Wenger Outdoor knife. The NewRanger special “Mike Horn” helped him to cope with all the ordinary and extreme situations encountered during his expeditions.
The partnership between Wenger and Mike Horn was born.
In 2008 and for several years to come, Wenger will be continuing the adventure by supporting Mike Horn on his next expedition called Pangaea. In April, Mike Horn will be setting out on a four-year exploration around the world. He will passing over the North and South Poles and the six continents in the largest and most advanced exploration sailboat that this world has ever seen!
Mike Horn wants to live his dream and take young explorers onto the oceans and over the seven continents, to share his passion for exploration and discovery, to teach them about the world’s natural resources and man’s impact on them, and to provide a platform for actions that preserve the planet for future generations.
THE MISSION: to enhance respect for the environment and actively participate in the conservation of our planets’ natural resources to protect it for future generations.
Wenger is proud to be taking part in the PANGAEA expedition as official equipment supplier.
Together, Wenger and the adventurer Mike Horn are developing the NewRanger Pangaea knife, specially designed for this adventure. Its launch is scheduled for the autumn.
The main blade cuts cleanly, accurately, and in addition is fitted with a safety device. When opened, the blade locks and is firmly fixed to the handle. It is released by pressing on the
Swiss cross. For different blades are offered for this new knife line: Single hand ore two hands opening combined with serrated or non serrated cutting edge offer the perfect solution for all knife enthusiasts.
In addition to the main blade, WENGER's target has been to integrate real all-purpose high-grade stainless steel pliers into an Outdoor pocket-knife. The 100% foldable pliers developed work perfectly when unfolded but do not disturb the handling of the knife when folded in.
Depending on the model, various precision tools are included: three different types of screwdriver, cap lifter, can opener, all-purpose pliers, heavy-duty scissors, a wood and metal saw, an awl, corkscrew, gutting tool: blade with hollowed cutting edge and blunt point etc. All tools are easily to open and use.
With attention to detail, WENGER has designed a belt clip system for its NewRanger knife. This compact clip is shaped to fit perfectly in the palm of the hand of both right and left handed people.
This essential part of your daily life – ensuring that you will never be left helpless whatever situation you find yourself in – comes in 29 black models and 2 models with a unique camouflage pattern, plus various sizes and functions: Eighteen for the most complex NewRanger model.