What's your latest SAK?

Monrogue · **Reply #7680 on:** August 04, 2013, 05:45:06 AM

Quote from: neillcurrie on August 04, 2013, 01:50:05 AM

Quote from: Monrogue on August 01, 2013, 06:09:39 PM
My latest is the Wenger EvoGrip16

My initial impression is that I love it I love the red/black scales (although they are a bit thicker than I would have liked, which makes the whole SAK thicker than I would think it needs to be), and it has a great pocketable size (despite the just mentioned scale thickness).

Since the wenger scales "contain" the outer liner within them, the relative comparisons between a Wenger and a Vic show thet the scales of the Wenger, compared to the thickness of the Vic scales plus the outer liner...........there's hardly any difference between them. Just a little more thickness to the Wenger scales where the islands are between the long and short portions, but really, very little difference in general.
Granted, the Wenger scales look thicker, there is more plastic to them, but the overall knife thickness is very similar.

You are correct sir, thanks for pointing that out

I hadn't considered that, even though I did notice the outer liners are contained within the scales. That does actually make a difference now that I think about it.

jerseydevil · **Reply #7681 on:** August 04, 2013, 06:18:18 AM

Quote from: Monrogue on August 04, 2013, 05:45:06 AM

Quote from: neillcurrie on August 04, 2013, 01:50:05 AM
Quote from: Monrogue on August 01, 2013, 06:09:39 PM
My latest is the Wenger EvoGrip16

My initial impression is that I love it I love the red/black scales (although they are a bit thicker than I would have liked, which makes the whole SAK thicker than I would think it needs to be), and it has a great pocketable size (despite the just mentioned scale thickness).

Since the wenger scales "contain" the outer liner within them, the relative comparisons between a Wenger and a Vic show thet the scales of the Wenger, compared to the thickness of the Vic scales plus the outer liner...........there's hardly any difference between them. Just a little more thickness to the Wenger scales where the islands are between the long and short portions, but really, very little difference in general.
Granted, the Wenger scales look thicker, there is more plastic to them, but the overall knife thickness is very similar.

You are correct sir, thanks for pointing that out I hadn't considered that, even though I did notice the outer liners are contained within the scales. That does actually make a difference now that I think about it.

Yeah, the Evo scales do feel thicker though the knife really isn't. As to the springs on Wengers feeling less snappy and weak, that's true to a point. Compared to a 91mm Vic the 85mm Wengers do feel a bit soft. However, compared to an 84mm Victorinox they don't feel and softer, right about the same. Then again, it could be that all my 84's have weak springs.... Anyone else notice this?

@Monrogue- I'll get that pic of the nail file mod up tomorrow (later today?

) Real life unfortunately poked its head up this evening.......

Monrogue · **Reply #7682 on:** August 04, 2013, 07:17:31 AM

Quote from: jerseydevil on August 04, 2013, 06:18:18 AM

Quote from: Monrogue on August 04, 2013, 05:45:06 AM
Quote from: neillcurrie on August 04, 2013, 01:50:05 AM
Quote from: Monrogue on August 01, 2013, 06:09:39 PM
My latest is the Wenger EvoGrip16

My initial impression is that I love it I love the red/black scales (although they are a bit thicker than I would have liked, which makes the whole SAK thicker than I would think it needs to be), and it has a great pocketable size (despite the just mentioned scale thickness).

Since the wenger scales "contain" the outer liner within them, the relative comparisons between a Wenger and a Vic show thet the scales of the Wenger, compared to the thickness of the Vic scales plus the outer liner...........there's hardly any difference between them. Just a little more thickness to the Wenger scales where the islands are between the long and short portions, but really, very little difference in general.
Granted, the Wenger scales look thicker, there is more plastic to them, but the overall knife thickness is very similar.

You are correct sir, thanks for pointing that out I hadn't considered that, even though I did notice the outer liners are contained within the scales. That does actually make a difference now that I think about it.

Yeah, the Evo scales do feel thicker though the knife really isn't. As to the springs on Wengers feeling less snappy and weak, that's true to a point. Compared to a 91mm Vic the 85mm Wengers do feel a bit soft. However, compared to an 84mm Victorinox they don't feel and softer, right about the same. Then again, it could be that all my 84's have weak springs.... Anyone else notice this?

@Monrogue- I'll get that pic of the nail file mod up tomorrow (later today? ) Real life unfortunately poked its head up this evening.......

I myself have no 84mm Vics to compare springs. No problem with the pic, I'll check it out later today

colt 1911 · **Reply #7683 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:38:02 AM

Fairly new, first real trip with the deluxe tinker, given her a try out in Missouri.

campussecurity · **Reply #7684 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:30:59 AM

I just bought a deluxe tinker for my off duty days. I like having the pliers of my wave but it's not practical in short pockets...

jacksonlee · **Reply #7685 on:** August 04, 2013, 03:48:15 PM

Just started to collect SAKs after buying my 1st Alox Solo early last month and this month I bought OH-Master RT

kirk13 · **Reply #7686 on:** August 04, 2013, 05:01:53 PM

Quote from: jacksonlee on August 04, 2013, 03:48:15 PM

Just started to collect SAKs after buying my 1st Alox Solo early last month and this month I bought OH-Master RT

Welcome to the forum mate,and to the slippery slope

jacksonlee · **Reply #7687 on:** August 04, 2013, 06:02:49 PM

Quote from: kirk13 on August 04, 2013, 05:01:53 PM

Quote from: jacksonlee on August 04, 2013, 03:48:15 PM
Just started to collect SAKs after buying my 1st Alox Solo early last month and this month I bought OH-Master RT

Welcome to the forum mate,and to the slippery slope

Thanks Krik13

stealth007s · **Reply #7688 on:** August 04, 2013, 06:06:37 PM

Nice first choices jacksonlee

Howdy from Texas!¡!

jacksonlee · **Reply #7689 on:** August 04, 2013, 06:14:45 PM

Quote from: stealth007s on August 04, 2013, 06:06:37 PM

Nice first choices jacksonlee Howdy from Texas!¡!

Thanks Stealth007s

Syph007 · **Reply #7690 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:29:33 PM

Hard andodized blue scales, black liners and BO'd tools. Even a stainless BO'd keyring nub and BO'd keyring.

ameeks · **Reply #7691 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:44:23 PM

Very nice. The little details make a big difference.

Syph007 · **Reply #7692 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:52:57 PM

Yep ive been busy modding lately. Here is another Ti minichamp, but with brass liners.

bmot · **Reply #7693 on:** August 04, 2013, 10:44:56 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on August 04, 2013, 09:52:57 PM

Yep ive been busy modding lately. Here is another Ti minichamp, but with brass liners.

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Very classy, Syph!

Monrogue · **Reply #7694 on:** August 05, 2013, 12:38:21 AM

Very nice Syph. I'd say you've been a busy guy:D

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Syph007 · **Reply #7695 on:** August 05, 2013, 12:43:42 AM

Quote from: Monrogue on August 05, 2013, 12:38:21 AM

Very nice Syph. I'd say you've been a busy guy:D

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The family went to visit inlaws and left me all alone for the weekend... so I've been modding and learning how to mill things like.. textured Ti scales....

Monrogue · **Reply #7696 on:** August 05, 2013, 03:13:36 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on August 05, 2013, 12:43:42 AM

Quote from: Monrogue on August 05, 2013, 12:38:21 AM
Very nice Syph. I'd say you've been a busy guy:D

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The family went to visit inlaws and left me all alone for the weekend... so I've been modding and learning how to mill things like.. textured Ti scales....

Oh man, a free weekend huh? That must have been nice. I bet you got a lot of modding/experimenting in

jerseydevil · **Reply #7697 on:** August 05, 2013, 03:49:14 PM

For Monrogue- quick cellphone pic, but it gives you an idea. I can take a better pic tonight......

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Monrogue · **Reply #7698 on:** August 05, 2013, 04:15:21 PM

Thanks for the pic JD

So that still works fine as a nail cleaner without the pointed tip?

jerseydevil · **Reply #7699 on:** August 05, 2013, 04:22:34 PM

Yep! Works just fine for me. In fact I just used it for exactly that purpose....

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MadPlumbarian · **Reply #7700 on:** August 05, 2013, 04:23:54 PM

Quote from: Monrogue on August 05, 2013, 04:15:21 PM

Thanks for the pic JD So that still works fine as a nail cleaner without the pointed tip?

I would suppose it would, but you could always file it down to a tip again then buff it, no

JR

Monrogue · **Reply #7701 on:** August 05, 2013, 04:41:15 PM

Quote from: jerseydevil on August 05, 2013, 04:22:34 PM

Yep! Works just fine for me. In fact I just used it for exactly that purpose....

Hmmm...still not sure

I kind of want to do it, but I don't really need it for an inline phillips when I carry MTs that have phillips. I'm thinking of the times when this is the only item I'm carrying (which would only be during the evening after work in the warmer months) and happen to need a phillips and the T-handle one won't fit the task. Honestly, that would only happen occasionally, and it's not like I can't go grab a MT, but then again, that defeats the purpose of the convenience of carrying something so that you don't have to go track down a specific tool. So I don't know, this is just my analytical and indecisive nature kicking in

Quote from: MadPlumbarian on August 05, 2013, 04:23:54 PM

I would suppose it would, but you could always file it down to a tip again then buff it, no JR

That is true JR. I could always fix it if I didn't like it.

ColoSwiss · **Reply #7702 on:** August 05, 2013, 11:01:05 PM

Just in, a ruby Champion Neuschwanstein, to compliment my white Spartan Neuschwanstein. The Spartan came from the castle gift shop; don't know where the Champion (which has a different photo) came from.
Also the first time I've seen tourist scales on that big a knife.

ColoSwiss · **Reply #7703 on:** August 06, 2013, 04:39:14 AM

Quote from: ColoSwiss on August 05, 2013, 11:01:05 PM

Just in, a ruby Champion Neuschwanstein, to compliment my white Spartan Neuschwanstein. The Spartan came from the castle gift shop; don't know where the Champion (which has a different photo) came from.
Also the first time I've seen tourist scales on that big a knife.

I've been calling the Victorinox knives with pictures on the handles 'tourist' knives. However that's probably causing confusion with the standard Tourist model. In the future I'll refer to them as 'scenic' knives. Any comments or suggestions?

jazzbass · **Reply #7704 on:** August 06, 2013, 05:11:33 AM

Quote from: ColoSwiss on August 06, 2013, 04:39:14 AM

I've been calling the Victorinox knives with pictures on the handles 'tourist' knives. However that's probably causing confusion with the standard Tourist model. In the future I'll refer to them as 'scenic' knives. Any comments or suggestions?

Souvenir knives?

ameeks · **Reply #7705 on:** August 06, 2013, 05:18:44 AM

Quote from: jazzbass on August 06, 2013, 05:11:33 AM

Quote from: ColoSwiss on August 06, 2013, 04:39:14 AM
I've been calling the Victorinox knives with pictures on the handles 'tourist' knives. However that's probably causing confusion with the standard Tourist model. In the future I'll refer to them as 'scenic' knives. Any comments or suggestions?

Souvenir knives?

Locale knives? Whatever you call them they're pretty.