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SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?

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Which do you prefer on the backspring of your SAK's?

Corkscrew
137 (46.4%)
Phillips
129 (43.7%)
I have no preference
29 (9.8%)

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us Offline El Corkscrew

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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #180 on: March 27, 2017, 09:08:14 PM
The corkscrew dates back to 1897, the Phillips to 1952. I don't consider the Phillips an improvement, but rather a falsification. The resulting knife is not an officer's knife, but a mechanic's.  :D

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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #181 on: March 27, 2017, 09:13:27 PM
I'll translate for those of you who don't speak German.

According to Captain Cork, I'm telling the truth, for sure. I don't mean to offend any mechanics among you, but to me an officer's knife needs  a corkscrew to deserve the name. Looking beyond Victorinox, it appears that no other European manufacturer implements Phillips screwdrivers, the corkscrew is a must on this type of knife.
« Last Edit: March 27, 2017, 09:19:25 PM by Ronald Schröder »


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #182 on: March 27, 2017, 09:19:22 PM
If I was carrying two SAKs, one would have Philips and the other would have Corkscrew. The end.  :D
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #183 on: March 27, 2017, 09:20:15 PM
If I was carrying two SAKs, one would have Philips and the other would have Corkscrew. The end.  :D

I'm carrying two SAKs, one with corkscrew and one without Phillips.  :D


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #184 on: March 27, 2017, 09:23:03 PM
I'll translate for those of you who don't speak German.

According to Captain Cork, I'm telling the truth, for sure. I don't mean to offend any mechanics among you, but to me an officer's knife needs  a corkscrew to deserve the name. Looking beyond Victorinox, it appears that no other European manufacturer implements Phillips screwdrivers, the corkscrew is a must on this type of knife.

C'mon RS, everyone speaks German. Duh




in a video I heard someone pronounce rostfrei "roastery"  :rofl:
« Last Edit: March 27, 2017, 09:24:30 PM by El Corkscrew »
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #185 on: March 27, 2017, 09:26:13 PM
I'll translate for those of you who don't speak German.

According to Captain Cork, I'm telling the truth, for sure. I don't mean to offend any mechanics among you, but to me an officer's knife needs  a corkscrew to deserve the name. Looking beyond Victorinox, it appears that no other European manufacturer implements Phillips screwdrivers, the corkscrew is a must on this type of knife.

C'mon RS, everyone speaks German. Duh




in a video I heard someone pronounce rostfrei "roastery"  :rofl:

Try the Dutch roestvrij.


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #186 on: March 27, 2017, 09:33:05 PM
If I was carrying two SAKs, one would have Philips and the other would have Corkscrew. The end.  :D

I'm carrying two SAKs, one with corkscrew and one without Phillips.  :D
:facepalm:  :rofl:
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #187 on: March 27, 2017, 09:53:23 PM
Anyway, if you need a Phillips, go get a SwissChamp or another one with the inline tool. I've heard that the backside Phillips is no good to begin with.


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #188 on: March 27, 2017, 10:49:33 PM
Anyway, if you need a Phillips, go get a SwissChamp or another one with the inline tool. I've heard that the backside Phillips is no good to begin with.

You've "heard" lol!     You are a true-blue corkscrew!  Even with my moniker, I do have several SAKs with the backside phillips.  One of my favs is a 60's super tinker w/ the file on the driver, at least the driver got some  use that way.   :P

And I do love the Fisherman, still looking for the old Fisherman (Or is it Angler?) w/ corkscrew.
« Last Edit: March 27, 2017, 10:51:23 PM by El Corkscrew »
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #189 on: March 27, 2017, 10:54:18 PM
Anyway, if you need a Phillips, go get a SwissChamp or another one with the inline tool. I've heard that the backside Phillips is no good to begin with.

You've "heard" lol!     You are a true-blue corkscrew!  Even with my moniker, I do have several SAKs with the backside phillips.  One of my favs is a 60's super tinker w/ the file on the driver, at least the driver got some  use that way.   :P

And I do love the Fisherman, still looking for the old Fisherman (Or is it Angler?) w/ corkscrew.

There's one Phillips Fisherman in my collection ...
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #190 on: March 27, 2017, 11:13:21 PM
Anyway, if you need a Phillips, go get a SwissChamp or another one with the inline tool. I've heard that the backside Phillips is no good to begin with.

You've "heard" lol!     You are a true-blue corkscrew!  Even with my moniker, I do have several SAKs with the backside phillips.  One of my favs is a 60's super tinker w/ the file on the driver, at least the driver got some  use that way.   :P

And I do love the Fisherman, still looking for the old Fisherman (Or is it Angler?) w/ corkscrew.

There's one Phillips Fisherman in my collection ...

Well, at least it's still in mint condition.   :pok:
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #191 on: March 28, 2017, 01:31:21 AM
I prefer the Tinker and its derivatives vs. the spartan and its derivatives.  I value the Philips more highly than the corkscrew as a tool and also prefer not having the ribs of the corkscrew sticking out.  Having stated that preference my most favorite SAKs have corkscrews (Explorer, Swiss Champ, Champion, Yoeman, etc.).  These favorites all have an inline Philips which I prefer to the bottom configuration.  So, although I prefer the Philips, I get both!

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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #192 on: March 28, 2017, 01:36:31 AM
my most favorite SAKs have corkscrews (Explorer, Swiss Champ, Champion, Yoeman, etc.). 
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Another +1 for the Corkscrew!  :cheers: :D

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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #193 on: March 28, 2017, 08:14:18 AM
Just found this thread after searching for this very topic.  I was a little surprised that the corkscrew was not beating the phillips by more.   But maybe that's just me being corkscrewcentric.  Definitely wins for me, especially when carrying a SAK with the opener layer.  The Explorer is the answer for many but with a Rambler/Manager on the keychain I usually feel adequately equipped with a 2-layer.
You like the corkscrew?
No way!?

 :rofl: Now you know... Hope this doesn't change anything....
I think I can live with that...

Haven't got a single philips backed SAK myself so...
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #194 on: April 02, 2017, 02:53:49 PM
I have to say I prefer the Phillips but I can see the argument for the corkscrew.


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #195 on: April 04, 2017, 10:08:48 AM
I'd pick a corkscrew. It holds a mini screwdriver I use often and the corkscrew itself is multi-purpose.
A philips isn't that bad, but I don't like the T-configuration. It prevents the use in tight corners. I prefer an in-line Philips.
Or a bit holder like on the CyberTools. Those are superior to even the in-line Philips screwdrivers
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #196 on: April 04, 2017, 10:13:10 AM
I'd pick a corkscrew. It holds a mini screwdriver I use often and the corkscrew itself is multi-purpose.
A philips isn't that bad, but I don't like the T-configuration. It prevents the use in tight corners. I prefer an in-line Philips.
Or a bit holder like on the CyberTools. Those are superior to even the in-line Philips screwdrivers
Good call...


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #197 on: April 04, 2017, 06:09:09 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D

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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #198 on: April 04, 2017, 06:09:55 PM
I'd pick a corkscrew. It holds a mini screwdriver I use often and the corkscrew itself is multi-purpose.
A philips isn't that bad, but I don't like the T-configuration. It prevents the use in tight corners. I prefer an in-line Philips.
Or a bit holder like on the CyberTools. Those are superior to even the in-line Philips screwdrivers

You voted already, right?  :D
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #199 on: April 04, 2017, 09:50:30 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D
"Corkscrewers" sounds like a club I don't want to be part of...

:facepalm:


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #200 on: April 04, 2017, 10:04:37 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D
"Corkscrewers" sounds like a club I don't want to be part of...

:facepalm:
Do they belong to ducks? If so I'm out!  :facepalm:
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #201 on: April 04, 2017, 10:12:55 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D
"Corkscrewers" sounds like a club I don't want to be part of...

:facepalm:
Do they belong to ducks? If so I'm out!  :facepalm:

In retrospect, a better choice of words could have been made.  :facepalm:  How about Corkies?   :think:   :D
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #202 on: April 04, 2017, 10:36:36 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D
"Corkscrewers" sounds like a club I don't want to be part of...

:facepalm:
Do they belong to ducks? If so I'm out!  :facepalm:

In retrospect, a better choice of words could have been made.  :facepalm:  How about Corkies?   :think:   :D
I take it you didn't look up corky in the slang dictionary.  :facepalm:


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #203 on: April 04, 2017, 10:48:34 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D
"Corkscrewers" sounds like a club I don't want to be part of...

:facepalm:
Do they belong to ducks? If so I'm out!  :facepalm:

In retrospect, a better choice of words could have been made.  :facepalm:  How about Corkies?   :think:   :D
I take it you didn't look up corky in the slang dictionary.  :facepalm:
*Checks*
 :facepalm:
Its like there is unfortunate slang for every word under the sun!  :(
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

All hail the hook!


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #204 on: April 04, 2017, 10:53:40 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D
"Corkscrewers" sounds like a club I don't want to be part of...

:facepalm:
Do they belong to ducks? If so I'm out!  :facepalm:

In retrospect, a better choice of words could have been made.  :facepalm:  How about Corkies?   :think:   :D
I take it you didn't look up corky in the slang dictionary.  :facepalm:
*Checks*
 :facepalm:
Its like there is unfortunate slang for every word under the sun!  :(

Since we're at it, any ideas as to what a male pig's genitalia look like? :facepalm:
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #205 on: April 04, 2017, 11:07:34 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D
"Corkscrewers" sounds like a club I don't want to be part of...

:facepalm:
Do they belong to ducks? If so I'm out!  :facepalm:

In retrospect, a better choice of words could have been made.  :facepalm:  How about Corkies?   :think:   :D
I take it you didn't look up corky in the slang dictionary.  :facepalm:
*Checks*
 :facepalm:
Its like there is unfortunate slang for every word under the sun!  :(

Since we're at it, any ideas as to what a male pig's genitalia look like? :facepalm:
*Wild guess*
Corky?  :rofl:  :facepalm:
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

All hail the hook!


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #206 on: April 04, 2017, 11:17:44 PM
(Family Feud Voice)   And the survey says!

IT'S TIED!!!!

OH. MY. GOD.  :ahhh

Corkscrewers!  Where you at???  :D
"Corkscrewers" sounds like a club I don't want to be part of...

:facepalm:
Do they belong to ducks? If so I'm out!  :facepalm:

In retrospect, a better choice of words could have been made.  :facepalm:  How about Corkies?   :think:   :D
I take it you didn't look up corky in the slang dictionary.  :facepalm:
*Checks*
 :facepalm:
Its like there is unfortunate slang for every word under the sun!  :(

Since we're at it, any ideas as to what a male pig's genitalia look like? :facepalm:
*Wild guess*
Corky?  :rofl:  :facepalm:

   

:D
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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #207 on: April 10, 2017, 04:10:56 AM
Corkscrew for me! I use it every time i pack the grocery to the ref. Those plastic bags that they knot are a pain to untie so the corkscrew really helps. And assuming at least  5 knots of plastic bag(fish, apples, pears, garlic, onion, etc) its worthit for me. Well i use a swisschamp so no problems lol.


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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #208 on: April 10, 2017, 04:44:28 AM
Corkscrew for me! I use it every time i pack the grocery to the ref. Those plastic bags that they knot are a pain to untie so the corkscrew really helps. And assuming at least  5 knots of plastic bag(fish, apples, pears, garlic, onion, etc) its worthit for me. Well i use a swisschamp so no problems lol.

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Re: SAK's - Corkscrew or Phillips?
Reply #209 on: April 10, 2017, 05:02:39 AM
Ever since my experience last year I have come to view the corkscrew as a multi-tool in and of itself. They should really call it the multi-purpose corkscrew :D



 

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