Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on April 20, 2017, 10:31:27 AMJust pointing out that the SAKs used by the Swiss Army have one blade. For them that is the small blade, the large one is their bayonet
Just pointing out that the SAKs used by the Swiss Army have one blade.
Quote from: shibafu on April 20, 2017, 11:46:18 AMQuote from: Pablo O'Brien on April 20, 2017, 10:31:27 AMJust pointing out that the SAKs used by the Swiss Army have one blade. For them that is the small blade, the large one is their bayonet Thanks for pointing that out.
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on April 20, 2017, 12:25:50 PMQuote from: shibafu on April 20, 2017, 11:46:18 AMQuote from: Pablo O'Brien on April 20, 2017, 10:31:27 AMJust pointing out that the SAKs used by the Swiss Army have one blade. For them that is the small blade, the large one is their bayonet Thanks for pointing that out. (Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: shibafu on April 20, 2017, 11:46:18 AMQuote from: Pablo O'Brien on April 20, 2017, 10:31:27 AMJust pointing out that the SAKs used by the Swiss Army have one blade. For them that is the small blade, the large one is their bayonet I fear the awl/all jokes will be back!
Back up blade in case the other goes dull ... which is code for I don't use it To be honest I feel the combo tool, the alox awl, and the wenger nail file are all better accompanyments to the main blade
SNIPAs an aside, the reason I never quite committed to building a Mega91 was the riddle of the awl and the openers. If I add a 93mm awl, I don't have the combo tool, so I need the opener layer, which has another awl. If I have the combo tool, I don't need the opener layer, and don't end up with either awl. It's like the scissors vs awl decision on most of the Leatherman range. I did have a cunning plan to use the small backspring technician's driver in the rear awl slot, but that meant faffing around with custom washers, so I never bothered....
Quote from: 50ft-trad on December 20, 2011, 10:48:41 AMBack up blade in case the other goes dull ... which is code for I don't use it To be honest I feel the combo tool, the alox awl, and the wenger nail file are all better accompanyments to the main bladeFive and a half years later, and I'm still of the same opinion.I really liked the Climber and Climber Small, but was slightly irritated by the redundant small blade, which is why I started getting fixated on the Wenger Traveller variations. Having the nail file instead of the small blade made a lot more sense.Lately, it's been mostly the modified DofE that gets the pocket time. Surprising really, considering I nearly always go for a corkscrew over a backspring Phillips - except if I'm carrying the Mega84, which has both. The Mega84 also has two main blades, one plain, one serrated, neither of which is paired with a small blade. The 93mm awl and nail file fill the space much better. I am a fan of the Compact too, but that resides permanently in a FAK.The only one I carry where I really value the addition of the smaller blade is the Original Outdoorsman. The small pruner blade, makes a good companion blade to the main serrated one, and is an excellent package opener too.As an aside, the reason I never quite committed to building a Mega91 was the riddle of the awl and the openers. If I add a 93mm awl, I don't have the combo tool, so I need the opener layer, which has another awl. If I have the combo tool, I don't need the opener layer, and don't end up with either awl. It's like the scissors vs awl decision on most of the Leatherman range. I did have a cunning plan to use the small backspring technician's driver in the rear awl slot, but that meant faffing around with custom washers, so I never bothered....
I use the small pen blade more than any other blade or tool. I love the Pioneer and Cadet and the made reason I don't use them more is he lack of a small pen blade. To me the file on my cadet is just about useless. The file on finger nail clippers works better. My most carried SAK is the Tourist, just because of the pen blade.
Large blade: Mostly used for picnic-type food while on the go.Small blade: This length is all I need for almost everything I use a knife for on a daily basis other than food. I use this for most non-food things. Keeps the large blade "clean." If carrying a one-blade knife like an Opinel, I'll usually also carry a Classic SAK or peanut slipjoint to fill this role.Nail file: Mostly a waste of space. I have no problem maintaining my nails at home so no need to perform a mid-day on-the-go manicure. Any blade works well for cleaning dirt from under the nails if necessary. Easy to stuff a pair of nail clippers or more efficient full-size nail file in the luggage when traveling.
Quote from: nmpops on May 13, 2017, 11:14:10 PMI use the small pen blade more than any other blade or tool. I love the Pioneer and Cadet and the made reason I don't use them more is he lack of a small pen blade. To me the file on my cadet is just about useless. The file on finger nail clippers works better. My most carried SAK is the Tourist, just because of the pen blade.Glad to find someone that shared my opinion on this. I'm actually trying to find someone to mod my Cadet for this exact reason. I want the nail file replaced with the small blade of a Recruit.How do you like that Tourist? That's next on my list.Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk
I just scrolled though the topic list and read The smell blade?" I guess we'll leave that for another topic.
Quote from: Mactire404 on May 16, 2017, 11:21:40 AMI just scrolled though the topic list and read The smell blade?" I guess we'll leave that for another topic.Smell it, Jack!PS This is Jack Nicholson in the movie Chinatown. Don't try this at home!
Interesting how we all have different perceptions of a "small blade".
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on April 21, 2017, 01:39:57 PMInteresting how we all have different perceptions of a "small blade". Yep. It's not the size that matters, it's how you use it. So its not the size of the ship, its the motion of the ocean?!
Interesting how we all have different perceptions of a "small blade". Yep. It's not the size that matters, it's how you use it.