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Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!

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Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
on: August 02, 2009, 07:52:13 PM
I picked up a Vic Handyman off of Ebay with the Stayglow scales.  I was looking for a good EDC to compliment a Tactical Folder. (Strider)

I initially bought a Swisschamp XLT, it is way to big to realistically carry daily, hence the term EDC.  Then I bought a Cybertool 29 and a climber.  They are both nice but lack pliers, gotta have pliers.  I have a CT 34 on the way, havent got it yet. 

But the Handyman has it all.  2 blades, can opener, bottleopener, 2 flatheads, phillips, saw, file, pliers, scissors, chisel, awe, multi purpose hook, toothpick and tweezers.

The deal sealer is the size, it is only 1"/2.5 cm thick!  Totally comfortable to carry!

Its a shame I found my SAK, I wass looking foward to buyinng them all!  :gimme:

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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #1 on: August 02, 2009, 07:53:09 PM
Yep that is a great sak alright mate :)

Still need a Farmer though :pok: :pok:
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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #2 on: August 02, 2009, 07:54:50 PM
Nice buy! Looks like my beloved Ranger but with pliers added!  :cheers:
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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #3 on: August 02, 2009, 07:59:51 PM
The man got a point... :salute:
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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #4 on: August 02, 2009, 08:04:17 PM
It's a good one alright.  I'm not such a fan of the pliers and I prefer having the phillips and magnifier so I always ended up carrying my Champion or Swiss Champ.  In the end I carried the Handyman so little I ended up trading it away.  Still a great SAK though, just not the one for me.
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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #5 on: August 02, 2009, 08:07:52 PM
Quote from: Gareth on August 02, 2009, 08:04:17 PM
It's a good one alright.  I'm not such a fan of the pliers and I prefer having the phillips and magnifier so I always ended up carrying my Champion or Swiss Champ.  In the end I carried the Handyman so little I ended up trading it away.  Still a great SAK though, just not the one for me.
It was the the phillips, I was referring to with "nearly"..  ;)
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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #6 on: August 02, 2009, 08:31:08 PM
I need a phillips too which is why I carry the Craftsman - exactly the same but no corkscrew. That is pretty much perfect for me, or if I was to forgo the iddy biddy pliers it would be a Ranger with the corkscrew swapped out for a phillips... I think I'll be doing that mod rather soon actually, and then give it some lovely wooden scales and it will jolly nice to have in ones pocket :D
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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #7 on: August 02, 2009, 10:30:48 PM
Quote from: nuphoria on August 02, 2009, 08:31:08 PM
a Ranger with the corkscrew swapped out for a phillips

I think that's a Master Craftsman/ Astronaut/ Space Shuttle. Discontinued now, sadly :( A wooden handled version sounds good though :)
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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #8 on: August 02, 2009, 11:01:47 PM
Quote from: Craig on August 02, 2009, 10:30:48 PM
Quote from: nuphoria on August 02, 2009, 08:31:08 PM
a Ranger with the corkscrew swapped out for a phillips

I think that's a Master Craftsman/ Astronaut/ Space Shuttle. Discontinued now, sadly :( A wooden handled version sounds good though :)

i think you're absolutely right.  Sounds like a good EDC SAK as well.  :)
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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #9 on: August 04, 2009, 04:12:34 AM
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But the Handyman has it all.  2 blades, can opener, bottleopener, 2 flatheads, phillips, saw, file, pliers, scissors, chisel, awe, multi purpose hook, toothpick and tweezers.

It is a nice one! Now all it needs is some plus scales so you can add a Pen!

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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #10 on: August 06, 2009, 03:33:26 AM
It's a great choice .

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Re: Victorinox Handyman>> Perfect balance of tools and size!!!
Reply #11 on: August 06, 2009, 06:51:39 AM
No magnifier! =(
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