CT 41 arrived today thanks to Neil,here's my thoughts BEWARE! picture heavy

[John]

Well then what can I say about a SAK that's been around awhile! well actually plenty  

First of all feast your star gazers on these nice polished "sapphire" scales,jealous yet? well you should be they're beautiful IMO even the camera went "WOW".




Size is everything comparison picture a sog cross cut and a AA battery,the thing is I have heard "oh the CT 41 is too big" well let me tell you now it's not and IMHO it's the almost perfect "more on that later" size and SAK.









The driver bits well I have heard that they are brittle maybe they are!but if you use the correct bit "and I do mean the correct bit" I think they will stand up pretty well for every day usage,you can use it at almost any angle say from 45 to 180 degree and maybe lower at a push.







The scissors? well I can safely say my sog cross cut is now on my wife key ring,as I'm very happy with the CT scissors,maybe not as well made as the sogs but! they cut just as well and I save on carrying extra tools  




Lets move on to what tools you get with the CT 41 well as they say pictures speak a thousand words   I think this is all of them but! please let me know if I've missed one or two out  



Now the best bit "THE HOOK" I left till last as I wanted to give a proper JMO of it,well lets see what it can be used for,

1.fishing for wires in walls or just hooking a wire in a CU works a treat IMO

2.Can ring puller

3.Getting those laces pulled tight on walking boots.

4.In an emergency the tip can break glass,you have to think about that for a moment then it will become clear I hope  

5.tie a length of para cord to the split ring and you can fish for something lost down a drain or pond.only if you can see the object tho  

6.My fav "BTW this list can be added with imagination I'm sure" use as a compliance tool   well try it hooked up your nose and tell me no!  

oh and also think for a moment the tip on the hook used as a non lethal kubaton  





So how can I conclude  on this CT 41   I know I said earlier it was almost perfect,well I was wrong it is perfect for me and IMHO the best all rounder out there  





Please if you need any more let me knbow  

[AHB]

Thanks for the hook info, I've been wondering about that... 
No, I'm not jealous, cause I've just received a....:
(hold your breath..)
RUBY Cybertool 34 from Neil...  But they're all NICE aren't they.. 

[John]

Thanks for the hook info, I've been wondering about that... 
No, I'm not jealous, cause I've just received a....:
(hold your breath..)
RUBY Cybertool 34 from Neil...  But they're all NICE aren't they.. 

Yes do we get to see pics 

[Neil]

Well that was all good and lovely, right up until you started waxing lyrical about the hook, bring back the long nail file I say 

I personally think it is a tad on the large size but that really is just me.  After all its about the size of a Champ and how many people edc one of those. 

 That's the nice thing about SAKs, there's a configuration for everyone

[cliosguy]

 more pics! thats a really nice sak, i gotta get me one some day

[AHB]

  Here they are:
yummy... 

[cliosguy]

thanks

[Neil]

Here they are:
yummy... 

   You've got dust on the scales already, how could you!   

[AHB]

Here they are:
yummy... 

   You've got dust on the scales already, how could you!   

And alot of fingerprints...  It has been dusted since and I will of course take some better pictures later.
Just had to show off in a hurry... 

[Neil]

Here they are:
yummy... 

   You've got dust on the scales already, how could you!   

And alot of fingerprints...  It has been dusted since and I will of course take some better pictures later.
Just had to show off in a hurry... 

OK then, I'll forgive you

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

There a cracking tool alright, and a 41 is definetly on the list of Sak's to get once money isn't so tight

Great piccies too mate

[AHB]

Here they are:
yummy... 

   You've got dust on the scales already, how could you!   

And alot of fingerprints...  It has been dusted since and I will of course take some better pictures later.
Just had to show off in a hurry... 

OK then, I'll forgive you

Thank you... 
(I'm with 'Neil Appreciation Society'..)

[John]

Well that was all good and lovely, right up until you started waxing lyrical about the hook, bring back the long nail file I say 

I personally think it is a tad on the large size but that really is just me.  After all its about the size of a Champ and how many people edc one of those. 

 That's the nice thing about SAKs, there's a configuration for everyone

Neil I didn't mean the hook to come out funny really I find it very useful 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Well that was all good and lovely, right up until you started waxing lyrical about the hook, bring back the long nail file I say 

I personally think it is a tad on the large size but that really is just me.  After all its about the size of a Champ and how many people edc one of those. 

 That's the nice thing about SAKs, there's a configuration for everyone

Neil I didn't mean the hook to come out funny really I find it very useful 

Damn straight it is

I wouldn't be without the hook, especially now they've put a file on it

[John]

Here they are:
yummy... 

Thanks for that,now I will have to find a horizontal carry Vic pouch 

[John]

Well that was all good and lovely, right up until you started waxing lyrical about the hook, bring back the long nail file I say 

I personally think it is a tad on the large size but that really is just me.  After all its about the size of a Champ and how many people edc one of those. 

 That's the nice thing about SAKs, there's a configuration for everyone

Neil I didn't mean the hook to come out funny really I find it very useful 

Damn straight it is

I wouldn't be without the hook, especially now they've put a file on it

hold on I'm without file on mine 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Well that was all good and lovely, right up until you started waxing lyrical about the hook, bring back the long nail file I say 

I personally think it is a tad on the large size but that really is just me.  After all its about the size of a Champ and how many people edc one of those. 

 That's the nice thing about SAKs, there's a configuration for everyone

Neil I didn't mean the hook to come out funny really I find it very useful 

Damn straight it is

I wouldn't be without the hook, especially now they've put a file on it

hold on I'm without file on mine 

Frett not, I've only ever seen them on the Compact anyway

[John]

Well that was all good and lovely, right up until you started waxing lyrical about the hook, bring back the long nail file I say 

I personally think it is a tad on the large size but that really is just me.  After all its about the size of a Champ and how many people edc one of those. 

 That's the nice thing about SAKs, there's a configuration for everyone

Neil I didn't mean the hook to come out funny really I find it very useful 

Damn straight it is

I wouldn't be without the hook, especially now they've put a file on it

hold on I'm without file on mine 

Frett not, I've only ever seen them on the Compact anyway

AhAh! maybe I should get one and try and change them out  BTW I do think the lanyard attachment would serve as a window breaker in an emergency 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Well that was all good and lovely, right up until you started waxing lyrical about the hook, bring back the long nail file I say 

I personally think it is a tad on the large size but that really is just me.  After all its about the size of a Champ and how many people edc one of those. 

 That's the nice thing about SAKs, there's a configuration for everyone

Neil I didn't mean the hook to come out funny really I find it very useful 

Damn straight it is

I wouldn't be without the hook, especially now they've put a file on it

hold on I'm without file on mine 

Frett not, I've only ever seen them on the Compact anyway

AhAh! maybe I should get one and try and change them out  BTW I do think the lanyard attachment would serve as a window breaker in an emergency 

The Compact is a great model (especially when you get Neil to stick a saw in one ) so yeah, I'd go for it mate

As for the lanyard attachment I'm not so sure, as it's a bit small, but anuthing's better than nothing

[John]

Well that was all good and lovely, right up until you started waxing lyrical about the hook, bring back the long nail file I say  

I personally think it is a tad on the large size but that really is just me.  After all its about the size of a Champ and how many people edc one of those.  

 That's the nice thing about SAKs, there's a configuration for everyone

Neil I didn't mean the hook to come out funny really I find it very useful  

Damn straight it is

I wouldn't be without the hook, especially now they've put a file on it

hold on I'm without file on mine  

Frett not, I've only ever seen them on the Compact anyway

AhAh! maybe I should get one and try and change them out   BTW I do think the lanyard attachment would serve as a window breaker in an emergency  

The Compact is a great model (especially when you get Neil to stick a saw in one ) so yeah, I'd go for it mate

As for the lanyard attachment I'm not so sure, as it's a bit small, but anuthing's better than nothing

Well let me break it in and I'll test it for sure but! for the test I will protect the scales and other tools   most likely I'll post the video here or a link to it on youphootube   

[Nikos]

Nice writeup and pics John!

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You seem to be missing the pin by the corkscrew mate.

[Neil]

Well let me break it in and I'll test it for sure but! for the test I will protect the scales and other tools  most likely I'll post the video here or a link to it on youphootube   

  If you want an old SAK for that kind of experiment I have a small box of victims you can pick from.  Please don't hurt the CT 

[nuphoria]

Good review there mate, seems you're very happy with your new toy

I like the idea of one too actually, just for the gadgetness of them 

I'm definitely putting a hook on my next mod, but it has to be with the file; little less useful for me without really. Did I see a mod for hooks somewhere in the forums mists? 

[Benner]

Got to get me one of those one day. 

Great pics. 

[Neil]

Good review there mate, seems you're very happy with your new toy

I like the idea of one too actually, just for the gadgetness of them 

I'm definitely putting a hook on my next mod, but it has to be with the file; little less useful for me without really. Did I see a mod for hooks somewhere in the forums mists? 

Here's one from over on SOSAK Online.

[Mr. Whippy]

Completely agree with the review.  The only way to improve a CT41 is to swap on Timekeeper scales.  (That's what I did  ).  My CT41 is my workday EDC.  I think it's close to perfection too.

[John]

Completely agree with the review.  The only way to improve a CT41 is to swap on Timekeeper scales.  (That's what I did  ).  My CT41 is my workday EDC.  I think it's close to perfection too.

Great now even my spider has run off   well we may fix that soon "NEIL" j/k   seriously tho! do ya have a spare HOOK  

Oh and don't worry no harm will befell the CT  


I guess I should add here for the test it will be within HSE regs It's the Law around these parts  and please don't try this at home 

[gafftapegreenia]

You forgot a hook use!

You can put the pen in its slot and close the hook on the pen, closing it in place and giving the pen a bigger handle.

[John]

Ok guys maybe this will help   my CT 41 home guard  



Oh and he likes spiders too  

[Mr. Whippy]

All well and good, however, what we really need to know is,

How does it perform in the event of polar bear attack?