What's your latest SAK?

stealth007s · **Reply #5220 on:** January 18, 2013, 09:16:40 AM

I have a wife that sews

So not really

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tap78 · **Reply #5221 on:** January 18, 2013, 02:26:22 PM

I finally got a ST ... my Leathermans - beware

Northern Geek · **Reply #5222 on:** January 18, 2013, 03:18:53 PM

No red logo eh?

I have to say, they look better like that.. cleaner.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #5223 on:** January 19, 2013, 04:26:13 PM

Really nice SwissTool Pictures.

PTRSAK · **Reply #5224 on:** January 19, 2013, 11:44:47 PM

just won a Wenger Journeyman (equiv to Vic Mechanic) for $5.50.

but Intl postage triples the price

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #5225 on:** January 19, 2013, 11:53:19 PM

1st Alox arrived from EDC Source (Tim is super fast!), Wenger Standard Issue.

Was hoping for a more American-type of can opener. Something I will have to get used to . And

that awl, even if it doesn't have a slit in it like the Leatherman Juice has for sewing (if needed). Something is missing though... Universal Wrench?

Mimifred · **Reply #5226 on:** January 19, 2013, 11:56:57 PM

Found this one today. Migros is local supermarket in switzerland and they have a dedicated trademark "M Budget".

This costed me about 9$

WoodMan · **Reply #5227 on:** January 20, 2013, 12:23:07 AM

Quote from: PTRSAK on January 19, 2013, 11:44:47 PM

just won a Wenger Journeyman (equiv to Vic Mechanic) for $5.50.

(Image removed from quote.)

but Intl postage triples the price

How do you like the Wenger pliers? I have a Serrated Master with them. I like the slip joint on the Wenger, but overall I find the Victorinox ones far more substantial and useful.

By the way, good score, even with the postage.

PTRSAK · **Reply #5228 on:** January 20, 2013, 08:31:39 PM

I find it's pretty much "horses for courses" with the pliers. They both have their strong and weak points, but neither of them are much good for anything more than very light duty.
I have a pair of 4" long Snap-On pliers that kicks the butt of either of them.
The SAK pliers are more like tweezers on steroids.

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #5229 on:** January 20, 2013, 08:34:27 PM

Quote from: PTRSAK on January 20, 2013, 08:31:39 PM

I find it's pretty much "horses for courses" with the pliers. They both have their strong and weak points, but neither of them are much good for anything more than very light duty.
I have a pair of 4" long Snap-On pliers that kicks the butt of either of them.
The SAK pliers are more like tweezers on steroids.

jerseydevil · **Reply #5230 on:** January 20, 2013, 08:37:31 PM

I prefer the Wenger pliers over the Vic ones. The slip joint feature lets them grab larger objects that the Vic can't quite get a grip on. True, either set are light-duty tools, but I've used them far too many times to consider them a waste of space on a knife like I've heard them referred to before.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #5231 on:** January 20, 2013, 08:52:40 PM

Did I mention I just got a brand new Vic Climber?

Very nice. Very close to perfect.

Oooooooo.... look at that can opener.... Never opened a can ever before.... Mmmmmm.....

sawman · **Reply #5232 on:** January 20, 2013, 08:57:59 PM

Quote from: Xelkos on January 19, 2013, 11:53:19 PM

1st Alox arrived from EDC Source (Tim is super fast!), Wenger Standard Issue.

(Image removed from quote.)

Was hoping for a more American-type of can opener. Something I will have to get used to . And (Image removed from quote.) that awl, even if it doesn't have a slit in it like the Leatherman Juice has for sewing (if needed). Something is missing though... Universal Wrench?

Yes, Tim is great. I'm surprised he still has several SI's left seeing how they've been discontinued. If I had the money, I'd buy them up. What's wrong with you people

ICanFixThat · **Reply #5233 on:** January 20, 2013, 09:33:11 PM

New Copper Alox Lumberjack from Swiss Bianco.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #5234 on:** January 20, 2013, 09:56:54 PM

Copper Pioneer no-keyring in the late day winter sun.

condcup · **Reply #5235 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:20:52 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on January 20, 2013, 09:56:54 PM

Copper Pioneer no-keyring in the late day winter sun.

ICFT, +B named this SAK as the Soldier, not the Pioneer no-keyring

No date stamped either

Is there a copyright for the "real" Soldier?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Bianco-Exclusive-Victorinox-Soldier-Copper-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/160954961288?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2579a9cd88

ICanFixThat · **Reply #5236 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:49:48 PM

Quote from: condcup on January 20, 2013, 11:20:52 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on January 20, 2013, 09:56:54 PM
Copper Pioneer no-keyring in the late day winter sun.

ICFT, +B named this SAK as the Soldier, not the Pioneer no-keyring No date stamped either Is there a copyright for the "real" Soldier?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Bianco-Exclusive-Victorinox-Soldier-Copper-Alox-Swiss-Army-Knife-/160954961288?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item2579a9cd88

Of course I'm well aware of what +B calls this SAK (and other Pioneers). The naming has been discussed in detail in the past you can find those threads if you're interested.

PTRSAK · **Reply #5237 on:** January 21, 2013, 03:14:46 AM

Quote from: jerseydevil on January 20, 2013, 08:37:31 PM

I prefer the Wenger pliers over the Vic ones. The slip joint feature lets them grab larger objects that the Vic can't quite get a grip on. True, either set are light-duty tools, but I've used them far too many times to consider them a waste of space on a knife like I've heard them referred to before.

Don't get me wrong, I believe that a SAK with pliers is well worth the extra thickness. In fact I will be ripping my Yeoman apart (modded explorer, not genuine.. stop panicking) to make it into a Yeoman-Mechanic. I have the parts, just need the time and motivation. I'm quite happy EDCing an Explorer so a Yeoman-Mechanic won't be a burden.

jerseydevil · **Reply #5238 on:** January 21, 2013, 04:02:36 AM

Oh I wasn't referring to you when I said that some people consider them useless. The pliers seem to be a love/hate thing, with more people coming down on the hate side. My Wenger Tradesman has been too useful for me not to like the little suckers.

papercut · **Reply #5239 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:05:58 AM

Quote from: PTRSAK on January 19, 2013, 11:44:47 PM

just won a Wenger Journeyman (equiv to Vic Mechanic) for $5.50.

(Image removed from quote.)

but Intl postage triples the price

Ha, that one was on my watch list. You forgot to mention that shipping was pretty much the same amount (though to AUS it might be slightly higher).

Good to see it go to a new home.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #5240 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:11:42 AM

I got a decent chance to play with the pliers on a Vic Handyman over Christmas, and the problem I have is that the pliers layer on a 91mm wights almost as much as a Leatherman Style PS, but the PS is a MUCH better plier for that weight. I don't DIS-like SAK pliers, I just think there are much better options for virtually the same weight.

I'm not going to lie and say I wouldn't like a Deluxe Tinker to play around with, because i would. It'd just never be my EDC tool(s)

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #5241 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:25:34 AM

So when are you going to post a picture of your new Climber?

Or did you send it out for modding??

Wootz · **Reply #5242 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:31:33 PM

My latest SAKs are a Swisstool Spirit Road Tour (with rubberized sheath) and a Farmer with Pliers (tweezers on steroids).

After 10 years of use, my old Spirit (at work) and Farmer (hiking) are field proven and still in great shape. I seldom buy new tools, but I like these too much!

nuphoria · **Reply #5243 on:** January 21, 2013, 05:35:04 PM

So where's the pics?

Tweezers on steroids made me laugh!

Wootz · **Reply #5244 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:07:07 PM

Nope, sorry!

The Road Tour is pictured enough already, and the Farmer is, well, just peened together with added pliers.

Mimifred · **Reply #5245 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:43:52 PM

Just received this red elinox today...

stealth007s · **Reply #5246 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:55:04 PM

nuphoria · **Reply #5247 on:** January 21, 2013, 07:58:38 PM

^ See, now you've started him off

stealth007s · **Reply #5248 on:** January 21, 2013, 08:02:08 PM

Monrogue · **Reply #5249 on:** January 22, 2013, 06:11:12 AM

Quote from: Wootz on January 21, 2013, 05:31:33 PM

My latest SAKs are a Swisstool Spirit Road Tour (with rubberized sheath) and a Farmer with Pliers (tweezers on steroids).

I would like a Spirit Road Tour, but they are a bit pricey, and I already have a Spirit. Perhaps someday when I can spare some extra cash or find a good deal on one.

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