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Hi from Chicago

us Offline Smaug

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Hi from Chicago
on: April 08, 2012, 02:49:43 PM
New member here from the Chicago area. I found out about it because a member of another knife forum mentioned it in some of her YouTube videos. I've been a member on those fora for going on 9 years.

I'm a long time fan of SAKs, and I'm still on the fence about pliers-based multi-tools. I bought an original Leatherman some time in the 90s, and never did use it much. I found that I needed the knife and screwdrivers more often than the pliers, and that it took forever to deploy them, so I went back to SAKs.

Later, Victorinox introduced the SwissTool, whose tools are all outside-accessible, and locking. Plus, the Victorinox fit and finish. So I bought it. But I don't carry it, as it is way to big and heavy for pocket carry, and I don't really like carrying stuff on my belt. My grandpa had one of the original Gerber MTs, but it was a palm-pinching piece of junk.

Back to SAKs and tactical folders for a while.

This year, I took another look at MTs and I see Leatherman has come a long way. I bought a Squirt Es4 and a Juice, and these are both quite pocketable.

Just yesterday, I took delivery of my Wenger EvoGrip S16, and I see that Wenger has come a long way too. Nice ergonomic grip, locking blade and screwdriver, but not as big as the Vics with locking blade & screwdrivers. Anyway, I think I'm still more of a SAK guy, but I see there is a home for SAK-lovers here too.

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Re: Hi from Chicago
Reply #1 on: April 08, 2012, 03:56:38 PM
sounds like a nice collection, welcome to  :MTO:    :cheers:


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Re: Hi from Chicago
Reply #2 on: April 08, 2012, 06:12:09 PM
G'day & welcome Jeremy  :D :D.

You may find Victorinox's Spirit more pocket friendly when compared to the SwissTool  :think: :think:

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Yeh Baby :P >:D >:D


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Re: Hi from Chicago
Reply #3 on: April 08, 2012, 07:54:12 PM
Sounds like you found just the right place Jeremy..  :tu: You oughta take a look at Swiss Army Knights too..  ;)


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Re: Hi from Chicago
Reply #4 on: April 11, 2012, 07:38:56 AM
Come on and git you some!
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