SAK... Why???

[Dale]

Anyone know the MM of the climber?

91mm

Thanks

[Lynn LeFey]

I thought I'd mention this, since you're new to SAKs. The old scales will come off, but it might take a little bit of plastic with them, so putting old scales back on, you might find them kind of loose. The scales are just press-fit into place, but if you get the factory replacements from Felinevet, they should be perfect. You might want to get some advice about the best way to press them on, as it takes a good bit of force.

Someone will be along any second, I'm sure,  to explain how, or point to another thread that already has.

[Dale]

I thought I'd mention this, since you're new to SAKs. The old scales will come off, but it might take a little bit of plastic with them, so putting old scales back on, you might find them kind of loose. The scales are just press-fit into place, but if you get the factory replacements from Felinevet, they should be perfect. You might want to get some advice about the best way to press them on, as it takes a good bit of force.

Someone will be along any second, I'm sure,  to explain how, or point to another thread that already has.

Thanks Lynn... Which in my world means.. Order two sets.. I'm sure to break the first ones. 

[Lynn LeFey]

Thanks Lynn... Which in my world means.. Order two sets.. I'm sure to break the first ones. 

 

I hope not, but I guess it's best to be prudent.

Unless you just don't like the color, I think the scales on yours in the picture look pretty decent. You might just consider keeping it as-is for a while, to see if you even like the knife enough to make new scales worthwhile.

[enki_ck]

I thought I'd mention this, since you're new to SAKs. The old scales will come off, but it might take a little bit of plastic with them, so putting old scales back on, you might find them kind of loose. The scales are just press-fit into place, but if you get the factory replacements from Felinevet, they should be perfect. You might want to get some advice about the best way to press them on, as it takes a good bit of force.

Someone will be along any second, I'm sure,  to explain how, or point to another thread that already has.

Thanks Lynn... Which in my world means.. Order two sets.. I'm sure to break the first ones. 

Here are a few tips:

Applying new scales..  By AHB


or video by "some guy" on the internets

[NutSAK]

$10 for that Climber is a good place to start.

If you don't find that the tools on the 91mm line are tough enough for you, buy a 93mm one such as a Farmer.  If you don't find that's durable enough, then I don't believe you're going to find any SAK that meets your durability requirement.

[Dale]

Life is just more fun in a forum with 'cheeky' moderators.  ........ Thanks Terry

[jerseydevil]

Here are a few tips:

Applying new scales..  By AHB


or video by "some guy" on the internets

I wouldn't trust a guy with a yellow Compact, would you?     A bit shady IMO, like someone owning a pink kayak..... 

[Fattsgalore]

I use to be one of those types. Carrying around my Tac folders saying in these exact words "I like to carry a real knife." PSSST... I was arrogant and stupid. Made up excuses like I need a locking blade and a bunch of other crap. Made comments about self defense. (I carry a gun, a knifes a tool a gun is a weapon)

Then I learned.
A knife is a knife is a knife, but a SAK is a mini tool box in your pocket.
The other tools on my SAK get used just as much as the blade. Nice form factor in your pocket, (wish they came with a clip) most multipliers don't sit in the pocket anywhere near as nice. They come in a plethora of colors, finishes, and materials. (can match your outfit)
Lets not forget the social acceptance of a SAK in public. Snap out a Tac folder and you'll get dirty looks as if you whipped out a gun, pull out a SAK and you'll get smiles and people reminiscing or saying "I always wanted one of those".

[PTRSAK]

Here are a few tips:

Applying new scales..  By AHB


or video by "some guy" on the internets

I wouldn't trust a guy with a yellow Compact, would you?     A bit shady IMO, like someone owning a pink kayak..... 

Technically wouldn't that now be a "Compact Minus"?

[Dem]

Well, it's all been said, but I might as well join in regardless.

Victorinox is great in general because of the amazing (better than LM, Gerber, and SOG, for sure) fit and finish alongside the refinement that goes into their tools. Heck, look at the can/phillips and bottle/flathead layer, it's a genuine triumph of design. They've spent a long time building these things, and it shows, because individual tools in a vic don't just all work --they work really well.

When it comes to SAKs, that and the available selection mean you can get pretty much every tool you want to have, all of which will work very well, in an extremely efficient form factor. It's a real challenge to find a competing product that will be able to do as much, let alone do it as well. I think it's impossible to find one that'll both while being smaller.

This seems to shine through nearly as much on the Swisstools. The Swisstool and Spirit are two of my favourite MTs of all time. I doubt you'll be unhappy with your Spirit, the Swisstools are all excellent. If I had to pick one pocket knife and one multi tool to use for the rest of my life (heaven forbid,) I'd probably pick the full size Swisstool and a CT34.

It's a pleasure to hold a well made tool in your hand, and vics fit the bill.

Dem

[Dale]

It's interesting to see the mixed reviews.

[Lynn LeFey]

I think I could safely add that should the Spirit not strike your fancy, you won't have much problem finding someone here to take it off your hands, if the price is right.

[Dale]

Lol I'm sure... The Spirit X (to me) is one of the best looking Mzt's out there

[Dale]

OK, I think I'm done... Least wise I'd better be. My wife is starting to give me "The Look".. It's really not my fault... I blamed you guys.

My last purchase for a bit... I totally got caught up in a Swiss surge or something.

Can anyone tell me about this? It looked neat & the price seemed good so.....

My next investigation into the world of SAK's

The SAK Champ

[ducttapetech]

that is a Swiss champ. It is the flag ship of the 91mm's. it is a beast.

[Dale]

that is a Swiss champ. It is the flag ship of the 91mm's. it is a beast.

LOL! I hope it is a beast... I fear this one will have domestic repercussions. 
I see an elegant EXPENSIVE dinner in my future... I hate elegant dinners.

[ducttapetech]

that is a Swiss champ. It is the flag ship of the 91mm's. it is a beast.

LOL! I hope it is a beast... I fear this one will have domestic repercussions. 
I see an elegant EXPENSIVE dinner in my future... I hate elegant dinners.

well, you will have an elegant sak to open the wine at least.

[Dale]

that is a Swiss champ. It is the flag ship of the 91mm's. it is a beast.

LOL! I hope it is a beast... I fear this one will have domestic repercussions. 
I see an elegant EXPENSIVE dinner in my future... I hate elegant dinners.

well, you will have an elegant sak to open the wine at least.

Excellent point... Not sure how that would turn out for me though

[kirk13]

that is a Swiss champ. It is the flag ship of the 91mm's. it is a beast.

LOL! I hope it is a beast... I fear this one will have domestic repercussions. 
I see an elegant EXPENSIVE dinner in my future... I hate elegant dinners.

Dale,your really fitting in here

[Dale]

Well, if I wind up living under a bridge somewhere.. The Champ should come in handy. 
The Thing was $35 New... I couldn't pass that up! I'm sure she'll understand... 

[NutSAK]

Hmmm....  On Sunday we had this:

Seriously, what's the allure of the SAK? Do they have great warranties? Is it their size? Is  it being in a click? Fad? I have never been into them.. Could it be like my flaslight collection? For you SAK owners, enlighten me.

Now he has a 'Champ coming (at a great price, I might add).  Either we are good spokespeople for SAKs, or Dale is impressionable.

 

Enjoy the Swisschamp Dale!  I know you will.

[Dale]

Hmmm....  On Sunday we had this:

Seriously, what's the allure of the SAK? Do they have great warranties? Is it their size? Is  it being in a click? Fad? I have never been into them.. Could it be like my flaslight collection? For you SAK owners, enlighten me.

Now he has a 'Champ coming (at a great price, I might add).  Either we are good spokespeople for SAKs, or Dale is impressionable.

 



Enjoy the Swisschamp Dale!  I know you will.

I attribute it to a weak mind thanks... 

[WhichDawg]

hey NutSAK! good to see you buddy  (now this guy knows saks, he taught me a few things and he's a flashaholic too!)

great choice Dale the only reason I didn't get a "Beast" is the Champion Plus was on xmas sale at the time (like 24 bucks)

I did get my GF (computer geek) a CyberTool 34 lite with ruby scales and she luvs it. (several of us got it here in a group buy...loooong story but did we get a deal!)

Now we gotta get your wife hooked on SAKs  

[Dale]

Buying the Champ was a attempt to stem the Swiss surge I was washed away in. I think I'm good now.. Just have to wait till it gets here. 

[jerseydevil]

Buying the Champ was a attempt to stem the Swiss surge I was washed away in. I think I'm good now.. Just have to wait till it gets here. 

Ha!  I said that after my Swisschamp.  And my S557 before that, and the Explorer before that, and the Evo18 before that, and the Super Tinker before that, and the Farmer before that, and the.......    Excellent grab though, I've been carrying my Swisschamp a lot since I got it.  Extremely useful tool, there are uses for the tools you'd think you'd never actually use.    For example, the fish scaler is great as an improvised fork for stealing french fries from co-workers.......

[Dale]

Buying the Champ was a attempt to stem the Swiss surge I was washed away in. I think I'm good now.. Just have to wait till it gets here. 

Ha!  I said that after my Swisschamp.  And my S557 before that, and the Explorer before that, and the Evo18 before that, and the Super Tinker before that, and the Farmer before that, and the.......    Excellent grab though, I've been carrying my Swisschamp a lot since I got it.  Extremely useful tool, there are uses for the tools you'd think you'd never actually use.    For example, the fish scaler is great as an improvised fork for stealing french fries from co-workers.......

   LOL +1 Good fry tip as well

[NutSAK]

hey NutSAK! good to see you buddy  (now this guy knows saks, he taught me a few things and he's a flashaholic too!)

Hey Dan! It's good to be back.    You are too kind.

fish scaler = olive fork

The older fish scalers are even handier--they are magnetized.  They're great for fishing small screws out from impossible spots.  Vic stopped magnetizing them at some point...

[Luna Knife]

Well, if I wind up living under a bridge somewhere.. The Champ should come in handy. 
The Thing was $35 New... I couldn't pass that up! I'm sure she'll understand... 

Thats a nice price.  Impossible to resist at that price, even if you already had one.  You can resell it for nearly double your money

[Lynn LeFey]

Oh Dale...

Rarely have I encountered someone who got the SAK bug as badly or as quickly as you.

I recommend going down to Walmart and buying something super-crappy, to sort of sour yourself on all tools for a bit. It won't cure you, but it might just slow the progression... a little.