Detron's love and rablings of his Victorinox Technologist (Cyber-Yeoman)

[detron]

OK,  the Name Cyber-Yeoman bothered me,  it is a fine name since it explains what the SAK is Cyber (for the bit driver) and Yeoman (since that is the rest of the knife)

but for me the name Cyber-Yeoman screams +B and if he hates modders, then I do not want that thought every time I think about my beautiful SAK that was built by GigaHz, who is a modder.

other names I have thought of make sense to me, or fit because of my personal thoughts on this knife were:  Zenith, Hacker, Engineer.
Many people think Hacking is illegal computer network activity, that is a misnomer, and it should be call Cracking.  Hacking is not illegal, hacking is to computers what modders are to MTs & SAKs.

If you have a name that you think is better, please let me know, I might like it even more.


So, I knew what I wanted in a SAK, and I finally wanted it bad enough to sacrifice some good SAKs for one Great one.

GigaHz did a great job, and I love this SAK!!

It showed up with the Onyx scales pictured below,  they are lovely


Picture from GigaHz


Picture from GigaHz


these scales were great, and I am very glad I bought them, but I decided I needed (wanted) plus scales. 

so I moved these Onyx scales to my super-tinker    and it is very pretty now.

and I put a used set of Ruby plus scales on and it is just as pretty to me, but now with a pin, and a pen.

The Technologist started life as a Compact, an Explorer (circa ~1977), and a CT29, and GigaHz took plenty of pictures as he made my Technologist, and as someone who wants to do his own mod (one day), this was a akin to the Feynman lecture on Physics to science students.

so,  here is the compact, explorer, and CT29


Picture from GigaHz

Since GigaHz took plenty of pictures, I was able to "see inside" of my wonderful Technologist


Picture from GigaHz


Picture from GigaHz


Picture from GigaHz


Picture from GigaHz


Picture from GigaHz


Picture from GigaHz


Picture from GigaHz


Picture from GigaHz

the only change that was made between the pictures you see above and the peening process was to add another liner between the CT layer and the Phillips/Mag glass layer for a little clearance.


Picture from GigaHz

Now it has Ruby plus scales




all of the provided SAKs for making this were users, however GigaHz cleaned them well and it looks like new (to the eye, the camera plays tricks apparently)




So, what tools are available?

first we have a combo tool


I always want the ability to open a bottle or can, but seldom need to.  so to me a combo tool is perfect, it can open cans, maybe not as easily as a regular opener, but I won't starve. 

also the end of the combo tool does have a flat blade screwdriver.  also cannot forget the wire tool.

Next we have the large blade (only blade)



this blade has the 4 line tang front, as well as being the thicker tang.





the reverse has the "Officer Suisse" and the Crossbow and +


then we have one of my favorite Swiss Army Tools,  the magnafier.
Since this was a custom, I chose the older gray plastic 8x Mag glass



Which is opposite the longer Phillips



as an IT geek, I needed (OK wanted) the bit driver and magazine.  Love the lock at 90 degrees and 180 degrees.
a total of 8 different tools here, and 9 if you count the empty bit driver as a 1/8" nut driver.



Scissors for me are a must on a 91mm Sak, they work so well and get used all of the time



ALL HAIL THE HOOK!!!  of course I wanted the hook, I use it to pull out sliding server racks.
and this hook has a nail file on the back



I have a corkscrew, which for me only gets used to undo knots, but it is great for holding a very fine flat driver.
also you can see the useful straight pin sticking out



and who can forget the ink pen and the tooth pick?  also the keyring which allows me to use a pocket hanger, even though mine is made from a plastic car vent-clip air-freshener.



tweezers are also very important





the only minor change I have planned is to a newer set of plus scales that have the slot for the shorter tweezers and include a second set of tweezers, even though they would be shorter than the main ones, I think it might be useful to have a set of tweezers in each hand for some of the fine work I do.

however, I would not mind adding a small ruler, to me the best candidate for this is the open bit driver, all the way back to the back side of the bit magazine.  measuring from the end of the EMPTY bit driver to the point where the bit magazine starts to curve covers over 5.5 inches (14 cm)



I am not willing to screw up my wonderful Technologist, but the idea is there.



So I can honestly say that this is my favorite SAK, and I will carry it the vast majority of the time (along with my Charge TTi) and feel ready to tackle what ever the days throws my way.

[Fattsgalore]

SAK porn...nice!

The only models that I'm aware of using the short tweezers are the 91mm electronic scales. No room up front so they put them in the back... Maybe adding some electronic scales might be your first mod, Technologist would be very fitting then.
I've noticed with the plus scales I've purchased it seems they have the slot for the tweezers you'd just have to do a little filing. Not sure about the retention though.



I really liked those Onyx scales, sorry to see them go. Love the less common scale colors. Wish they'd produce all the Translucent colors for 91's. I'd definitely get a collection to match all my 58's...

[detron]

SAK porn...nice!

The only models that I'm aware of using the short tweezers are the 91mm electronic scales. No room up front so they put them in the back... Maybe adding some electronic scales might be your first mod, Technologist would be very fitting then.
I've noticed with the plus scales I've purchased it seems they have the slot for the tweezers you'd just have to do a little filing. Not sure about the retention though.
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I really liked those Onyx scales, sorry to see them go. Love the less common scale colors. Wish they'd produce all the Translucent colors for 91's. I'd definitely get a collection to match all my 58's...

the Onyx was pretty, but I know as soon as I make my main SAK one that does not have a Pen, I will need the pen.  but they look great on the Super Tinker anyway.

I have the shorter tweezers (bought one of those Victorinox replacement part kits) so to me a second set of tweezers would be a useful addition

[sir_mike]

Nice!

[Aloha]

It looks amazing!  I'm digging the name as well.  Awesome job GigaHz and again congrats on the Custom. 

[papercut]

Release the ramblings!!!

:p

Also Vic pens fit well in the wallet.

[ianbalgobin]

Looks Great!
I'm really digging my own Cyber-Yeoman, and I too didn't like the name.  I suppose I'll start calling it the Technologist as well.
The only things I miss are the small blade, and the regular openers layer, I've never tried using the combo tool as a can opener.

[detron]

Looks Great!
I'm really digging my own Cyber-Yeoman, and I too didn't like the name.  I suppose I'll start calling it the Technologist as well.
The only things I miss are the small blade, and the regular openers layer, I've never tried using the combo tool as a can opener.

it is harder to open a can with the combo tool, but how often is that a task?  I also miss the small blade, but it is a give and take to get what you want.

[PTRSAK]

If only it had pliers.

[detron]

If only it had pliers.

I always have a leatherman Charge with me, and a squirt P4 on my keys

[ianbalgobin]

If only it had pliers.

That's why I keep my Leatherman Skeletool in my pocket too.  I like playing with the pliers on my Cyberool 34, but they may be a bit too small.

[detron]

If only it had pliers.

That's why I keep my Leatherman Skeletool in my pocket too.  I like playing with the pliers on my Cyberool 34, but they may be a bit too small.

the Vic pliers are very capable, if working on the right sized items,  inside a computer, they are excellent.  the Squirt pliers are similar in size, so I am covered there.

I have an XLT, if I put everything into this mod, then I would have another XLT, I chose something simi-small, that I would be willing to carry at all times.

I love the Champion, except it does not have the Cybertool layer, same issue with the SwissChamp.
I love my CT41, but it lacks the mag glass.

This was my personal choice for a mod,  the only thing I contemplated adding was a newer file, but I was not willing to sacrifice a Champion just for the one tool.

[Nhoj]

That's a cool mod! The only thing I would change is to put a Wenger wrench across from the mag glass because the philips driver is a little redundant. Or maybe a victorinox light except those aren't very good.

[detron]

That's a cool mod! The only thing I would change is to put a Wenger wrench across from the mag glass because the philips driver is a little redundant. Or maybe a victorinox light except those aren't very good.

good idea, except a) did not have a Wenger wrench, b) if I did have a SAK with one, that would be really driving the cost of this SAK up.

as far as redundant, I do not think so, the inline phillips is larger and stronger than the bits, so to me it is my my #2 phillips, while the bit driver has smaller phillips drivers.  I agree some would skip it, for me, it is appreciated.  If I have a large tight screw, then the inline phillips get the task, smaller precision work, bit driver to the rescue

[Nhoj]

That's a cool mod! The only thing I would change is to put a Wenger wrench across from the mag glass because the philips driver is a little redundant. Or maybe a victorinox light except those aren't very good.

good idea, except a) did not have a Wenger wrench, b) if I did have a SAK with one, that would be really driving the cost of this SAK up.

as far as redundant, I do not think so, the inline phillips is larger and stronger than the bits, so to me it is my my #2 phillips, while the bit driver has smaller phillips drivers.  I agree some would skip it, for me, it is appreciated.  If I have a large tight screw, then the inline phillips get the task, smaller precision work, bit driver to the rescue

Good point, I haven't handled a cybertool so I could see that the bits might be a little small.

[detron]

That's a cool mod! The only thing I would change is to put a Wenger wrench across from the mag glass because the philips driver is a little redundant. Or maybe a victorinox light except those aren't very good.

good idea, except a) did not have a Wenger wrench, b) if I did have a SAK with one, that would be really driving the cost of this SAK up.

as far as redundant, I do not think so, the inline phillips is larger and stronger than the bits, so to me it is my my #2 phillips, while the bit driver has smaller phillips drivers.  I agree some would skip it, for me, it is appreciated.  If I have a large tight screw, then the inline phillips get the task, smaller precision work, bit driver to the rescue

Good point, I haven't handled a cybertool so I could see that the bits might be a little small.

   handle one     go ahead, handle one    might be surprised.  Ask @Sawman he finally got one

[Nhoj]

That's a cool mod! The only thing I would change is to put a Wenger wrench across from the mag glass because the philips driver is a little redundant. Or maybe a victorinox light except those aren't very good.

good idea, except a) did not have a Wenger wrench, b) if I did have a SAK with one, that would be really driving the cost of this SAK up.

as far as redundant, I do not think so, the inline phillips is larger and stronger than the bits, so to me it is my my #2 phillips, while the bit driver has smaller phillips drivers.  I agree some would skip it, for me, it is appreciated.  If I have a large tight screw, then the inline phillips get the task, smaller precision work, bit driver to the rescue

Good point, I haven't handled a cybertool so I could see that the bits might be a little small.

   handle one     go ahead, handle one    might be surprised.  Ask @Sawman he finally got one

I want one but they are lots of $$$ and with the new Delemont collection coming out those are next on my list

[Reinier]

Awesome moid! GigaHz did a great job.
You should put the small torx bit in the driver when not in use; easier to open than with that flat head

[Zed]

Very nice   

[Ross]

Love it - great custom and the name is spot on.

Those rods have they been taken from a existing SAK or are they new? 

[PTRSAK]

I was being slightly facetious with the pliers comment.   but seriously this is a nice SAK.

Makes me want to pull apart my 2nd CT34 and my Yeoman-Mechanic and perhaps a Wenger with the wrench and build a bladeless toolbox SAK.

[enki_ck]

Very cool pics, Detron, of some awesome work.

Love it - great custom and the name is spot on.

Those rods have they been taken from a existing SAK or are they new? 

New.

[detron]

Very cool pics, Detron, of some awesome work.

Love it - great custom and the name is spot on.

Those rods have they been taken from a existing SAK or are they new? 

New.

Enki, thanks for answering the rod question

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[sir_mike]

Why did you opt to keep the inline philips when you added the bit driver?  Seems like you could have used/found another tool that would not be a duplicate!

Love the Cyber-Yeoman but just wondered!   

[detron]

Why did you opt to keep the inline philips when you added the bit driver?  Seems like you could have used/found another tool that would not be a duplicate!

Love the Cyber-Yeoman but just wondered!   

as far as redundant, I do not think so, the inline phillips is larger and stronger than the bits, so to me it is my my #2 phillips, while the bit driver has smaller phillips drivers.  I agree some would skip it, for me, it is appreciated.  If I have a large tight screw, then the inline phillips get the task, smaller precision work, bit driver to the rescue

the best analogy I have is I would not drive 16 penny nails with a peen hammer.  the bit driver phillips bits may be technically large enough, but I like the in-line phillips for big jobs, like construction screws in wood.  the bit driver can easily handle machine screws where the screw is set into a machined hole,  but I do not want to trust it on higher torque items.

ALSO it was hard enough for me to send three SAKs to slaughter to get this Technologist made, I could not (nor did I have) another to send.  Even if I had had another, I think I would still have kept the inline phillips.

I think many people would have dropped the phillips, and I can see that as a good call, but not for me.

[sir_mike]

Why did you opt to keep the inline philips when you added the bit driver?  Seems like you could have used/found another tool that would not be a duplicate!

Love the Cyber-Yeoman but just wondered!   

as far as redundant, I do not think so, the inline phillips is larger and stronger than the bits, so to me it is my my #2 phillips, while the bit driver has smaller phillips drivers.  I agree some would skip it, for me, it is appreciated.  If I have a large tight screw, then the inline phillips get the task, smaller precision work, bit driver to the rescue

the best analogy I have is I would not drive 16 penny nails with a peen hammer.  the bit driver phillips bits may be technically large enough, but I like the in-line phillips for big jobs, like construction screws in wood.  the bit driver can easily handle machine screws where the screw is set into a machined hole,  but I do not want to trust it on higher torque items.

ALSO it was hard enough for me to send three SAKs to slaughter to get this Technologist made, I could not (nor did I have) another to send.  Even if I had had another, I think I would still have kept the inline phillips.

I think many people would have dropped the phillips, and I can see that as a good call, but not for me.

Okay, I can see it now that you explained it.  It makes sense.  Initially I was thinking if it was me, I would probably drop the inline but now, not so much!

[detron]

I compared thickness to other SAKs I have.  this has the same thickness as my Troubleshooter  (which would have been a great name, but was taken)

I put plus scales on my troubleshooter, so the measurement was plus scales against plus scales.

[Aloha]

I like the inline driver very much so that would be a keeper for me too.  I think the bit driver being 1/8 bits? serves for exactly what you say, more precise usage.  I too would go with 1 blade and add a plier layer if it were my custom.  I keep looking at my Swisschamp and ask myself what would I strip away and add???  I like your custom very much especially in the line of work you are in.     

[detron]

I like the inline driver very much so that would be a keeper for me too.  I think the bit driver being 1/8 bits? serves for exactly what you say, more precise usage.  I too would go with 1 blade and add a plier layer if it were my custom.  I keep looking at my Swisschamp and ask myself what would I strip away and add???  I like your custom very much especially in the line of work you are in.   

you hit on a good point, each person's custom is just that THEIR CUSTOM, custom to their needs or desires.

I would not mind adding pliers or a file to mine, but then it is huge again.  and there is always a Charge on my hip, and a squirt on my keys. 

[sir_mike]

That's what I am thinking!  If you get too many tools on it, you might as well use a MT.  I would keep it to 3-4 layers max, I think!