What could Victorinox add as a new SAK tool?

[Syph007]

I'm assuming the Cybertool driver layer has to be the last time a new tool was added to a 91mm SAK?

Can anyone think of a new tool they could/should add? 

I think the only thing Ive personally wanted was a bit driver that took the larger size bits, but maybe that would make a layer too wide? Or maybe it could cut into the backscale to save space like the marlin spike does on alox... wonder if that would work.

So anyone got any ideas?

[NG VI]

It wouldn't be a new tool but I'd love to see a single layer consisting of the electrician's and pruning blades.  That and the combo tool would be a great toolset for a 93mm.

[enki_ck]

Yes, as a matter of fact I do.

I've been toying with that idea for a while now. A SAK version of the LM blade exchanger.

And a Rambler style bottle opener integrated into the orange peeler on the Executive.

A small hook blade opposite the main blade like the ones for utility knives. Great for opening packages and cutting carpets, string and cable ties.



I'll add others later.

[Etherealicer]

- MORE BLADE SHAPES (not a fan of the spear-point)

- A chisel
- Dedicated pry-tool.
- Diamond file
- RemGrit Saw

- Not new, but I would like to see the watchmaker blade on more SAKs.

- I second the 1/4" bit-holder, though I would love to see that on the SwissTool or the Spirit (but one with long reach).

[Syph007]

- MORE BLADE SHAPES (not a fan of the spear-point)

Thats a good one actually and I agree for sure.  Id prefer a sheepfoot style for general use.

[microbe]

+1 on the more blade shapes.
Preferably multiple blade shapes in one knife (not 63 though)

[neillcurrie]

Yes, as a matter of fact I do.

I've been toying with that idea for a while now. A SAK version of the LM blade exchanger.

And a Rambler style bottle opener integrated into the orange peeler on the Executive.

A small hook blade opposite the main blade like the ones for utility knives. Great for opening packages and cutting carpets, string and cable ties.

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I'll add others later.

I ground a bottle opener into the orange peeler blade on my Executive. Looks good, works fine too.
I protect the serrated end with some shrink tubing too. Safer than stock, and the blade closes fine with it on too.

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[Etherealicer]

I've been toying with that idea for a while now. A SAK version of the LM blade exchanger.

I was thinking about that too. Also a blade holder for utility blades:



On the other hand I think this is problematic as it is far less robust and probably won't last decades in a pocket.

[Etherealicer]

One More

- Round Metal File instead of flat.

[bren10man]

Shotgun choke-tube wrench.

I have seen tools from other companies with this feature.

For those that live in gun-banned countries and/or not familiar with firearms, namely shotguns:

Most if not all modern shotguns have removable choke tubes.  They screw in and out of the shotgun barrel.  This allows one to have 1 barrel for their shotgun and have multiple chokes for shot patterning for different uses.  In the older days, prior to about 1980, shotguns had fixed chokes.  One had to either have a double barrel shotgun (one barrel full choke, one barrel modified choke, for example) or multiple barrels for one gun.  My Belgian Browning A-5 semi-auto 12-gauge  shotgun (made in 1961) has 3 barrels: 25" barrel with skeet choke; 28" barrel with full choke, and a 24" rifle sighted barrel that is cylinder bore (no choke) for using buckshot and slugs to hunt deer, for example.  Most dedicated home-defense shotguns and military and police shotguns have cylinder bore barrels.  My Benelli M3 Super-90 Convertible 12-gauge shotgun (convertible because it can be used as a pump shotgun or a semi-auto shotgun by flipping a switch) is cylinder bore only as it is a police/home defense/military type of shotgun. 

The choke refers to how narrow or wide a shotgun barrel is near the muzzle.

The wider the pattern of shot, the better the chance of hitting your prey. 

Most common chokes are:

cylinder bore: no choke  Common in home defense shotguns and dedicated slug barrels (you use slugs to hunt deer in areas where rifles are not allowed).

Breecher: this special purpose choke tube is screwed into a shotgun; flared at the end of the muzzle in order to deflect away from the user any spent debris from the lock or projectile.  Used with frangible loads to bust open door locks (aka "master key).  Military and police use only. The frangible slug shatters on impact, busting the lock without harming the entry team.

Improved cylinder: some choke.  Common for upland bird hunting. Short range say 20-30 yards.

Skeet: more choke.  Used in skeet shooting.

Modified: still more choke.  Most common.  Used for dove, etc.  Medium range say 40 yards.

Full choke: lots of choke.  Longest range.  Used for geese, sometimes ducks.  Out to 50 yards or more.

Turkey: very narrow, most of all that I know of.  Used to hunt turkey.  Shot Pattern very close.

[Crow]

Syph, did you try that bitholder to place the corcscrew?

Bits would be useful in SAKs. Could one layer be made, so it takes bits on the end? Leatherman style bits would not make it so wide layer.

[colt 1911]

I would like  a inline marlin spike. On the 91mm frame.


Swiss Army knives .

[Crow]

Package opener would be nice. Most manufacturers seems to be adding one...

+1 for inline marlin spike.

[dmanuel]

I would love to see a Ferro rod.

[colt 1911]

I would love to see a Ferro rod.

+ 1 on the ferro rod


Swiss Army knives .

[Thunderpants]

...bicycle pump....

[Corwyn]

Queue the flaming, but I'd really love a spork or spoon or fork. I know it would basically turn it into a hobo knife, but most sak-likes have it.

It annoys me that at lunch at work everybody takes out their Chinese sak-alikes, eat, wash than, folds them them and leaves, while me with 2-3 Vics on me at any time am keeping them in my pocket and have to carry an extra bag of kitchenware 

Something like this: https://www.fasttech.com/product/1217103

[Jothra]

I wouldn't mind a bit-driver hole in the scale and liner like we see on some Wenger models, because it adds more functionality without taking up even a tiny bit of actual real estate.

It's just my personal preference, but my favourite Swiss Army Knives are generalists. I'd be hesitant to add too much in the way of specialized function. I know that says more about me than it says about tools.

I would love to see a Ferro rod.

I like ferro rods, too. Maybe one that fits in the scale, like the pen. For now, the tiny ones that come on the bottoms of Coghlan's orange plastic match cases fit easily under the scissors, held in place with cotton/petroleum jelly tinder, but those are really small.

[Syph007]

I've been toying with that idea for a while now. A SAK version of the LM blade exchanger.

I was thinking about that too. Also a blade holder for utility blades:

(Image removed from quote.)

On the other hand I think this is problematic as it is far less robust and probably won't last decades in a pocket.

Ha I have a mod half finished with a scalpel holder.  It fits fine but it needs a way to open it as it sits too low for a  nail nick.

[Reinier]

Drum key!

[WWW]

Package opener would be nice. Most manufacturers seems to be adding one...

+1 for inline marlin spike.

  Another reason for Vic to adopt Wenger's can opener.   

Drum key!

  Since I joined the forum I've been waiting to see/wanting to do a mod  with a drum key!!! 

[splico]

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/safety_pin in scales 

[ducttapetech]

Drum key!

yes

[Foos]

I'll echo others and say a new blade shape would be quite welcome. Two layers of blades would be great - one layer with large and sheepsfoot, and another with pruning and, say, a coping or box cutter-shaped blade?

[Syph007]

Drum key!

yes

Is there a bit that could fit I a large bit driver to use for that.  They are square right?

[ducttapetech]

yes they are.

[n4vgm]

Drum key!

  (BA-DUMP---CHING)

[Steinar]

Yet another +1 on inline marlin spike, one which is actually round, not like the designs for the 111 mm and 93 mm frames which IMHO are not very good for rope work.

A car glass breaker would be neat.

I'd like having a pruner blade in the 91 mm without having to give up having a small pen blade.

[Agonistes]

always wanted to see a paint scraper on any folding tool.

[pawn]

Diamond File++