I'm really glad to have won of course, but even more because it is the first SAK I've ever had in hand that has :• over 2 layers• pliers, a pen, an inline Phillips, full size file, needle, magnifying glass, scraper, fish scale or eyeglass SD. Seriously, that thing is heavy with (new for me) tools ! ......This is more than just another SAK: It's my real first serious incursion in SAKland. Up until now, my only SAK was a 84mm Tinker Small..........
OK, carried the SC for a month now, and here are a few thoughts :• It sure is a toolbox, but boy that thing is massive ! In the pocket it is very noticeable, so I can only carry it on the belt. This makes it hard to wear at work, even if not very threatening-looking. As long as the belt is under a sweater or such, it's OK at least in some places. • Again, I say : inline Philips SD ! I can't see why the other type exists ! By far one of the four most used and loved implements. • I thought I'd really miss the Leatherman pliers, and I did start out several times reach out for them before remembering my personal challenge. However, in a pinch the victorinox smallish yet quality pliers did the job. When hiking or out in the wild, though, I'd feel better with full-size pliers to be honest.• The fish scaler continues to baffle me, as I do not fish. For some reason, I'd like to know what you guys do with it if not for it's intended purpose. The best I came up with, in my usage, was as a type of fork for my fries or on the road meal. • Those scissors !!!!!!! 'nough said. • Even though I'm happy to have them, the tools on the spring side were not used much, if any really. It might happen, so I'll be sure to let you know if it does. Except for the needle. Having one is now mandatory for me. =)• OK, I admit. I used the magnifying glass at least twice. That means i'm getting older, I guess. It's good to have around, never carried one before and would now make sure to have one handy. All in all, is it going to beat my PST2 in my rotation ? Probably not. It's not as easy to carry, fatter and thicker. The PST fits in my wallet and the Champ would never. However, it has too many tools the PST doesn't, so I don't want to go without it. My current solution, I think, will be to carry the Champ in my backpack, never far, and the Leatherman in my pocket. But that could change I guess. Again, I would like to thank Antti for the GAW. This was the Vic equivalent of starting the multitool adventure with a flagship TTI. On the one hand, I can't imagine having less tools in a SAK now. On the other hand, I've a newfound appreciation for my old small and simple tinker that fits in any pocket with ease. Of course this has sparked my interest for other models (like the Alox ), and, even though I'm wary of falling down that hole, the two different models I have both satisfy all my needs and seem to call for more. It's funny that SAKs that come from a neighboring country always had less appeal than the american made and hard to get Leatherman ; maybe it's just the proverbial greener grass. But I at least now have a newfound respect for the SAKs I (too quickly) passed over.One last thing. When he saw the SC for the first time, my youngest had stars in his eyes. Let me go check on my backpack to see if it is still there…