If you could only carry one SAK...

jrp316 · **Reply #30 on:** July 15, 2014, 08:27:33 PM

I would go for a Mechanic. Hardly a day goes by where I don't need those pliers in some form.

J Mackrel Jones · **Reply #31 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:02:57 AM

Day-to-day I just don't use a wood saw, metal saw, or pliers. Openers and screwdrivers neither, almost. I go to the toolbox for real work. I need a blade, scissors, toothpick, and fingernail cleaner. So if I could have only one SAK for every day carry it would be an old Golfer with back-side file; the corkscrew the safest way to open corked wine and holds the minidriver for my spectacles, the combi-tool for beer and the odd can and untight screws. I am getting old enuf that I would carry my pearl-handled one, like Grandpa and his old Henckels, and ease on down the road...
Instead of such simplicity I EDC an Executive, with a SwissChamp in the kit, and others scattered where they might come in handy which they do.

Dragon Lord · **Reply #32 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:05:30 AM

I will say swisschamp would be the best choice for except is a little bulky to me. I think Huntsman is more accurate, but will miss the phillips screw driver. Mike Horns Wenger looks great, but I didn't own it, so this will be my option.

Not mi picture but...

daverobson · **Reply #33 on:** July 16, 2014, 12:20:39 AM

My choice if I could only carry one SAK would be an Explorer.
Perfect allround everyday SAK.

VictorLouis · **Reply #34 on:** July 16, 2014, 01:56:04 AM

Ditto the above from Dave...

gustophersmob · **Reply #35 on:** July 16, 2014, 03:24:46 AM

I am torn between an old red cross pioneer or farmer. The pioneer is a better EDC for me, but I like the farmer for woods-bumming. Either one would need brass liners, of course

Fortunately, I own the pioneer version, which you may recognize from my avatar

nj2656 · **Reply #36 on:** July 16, 2014, 03:57:36 PM

I have carried a few different SAK's. I think my Camper is what I would choose. Although I have a Wenger that I have never been able to identify with certainty that would fit. 85mm Eddie Bauer scales, a locking non serrated blade, small blade, saw, opener layer, corkscrew and awl. No Phillips available but liked the smaller carry size.

crackout · **Reply #37 on:** July 16, 2014, 04:37:49 PM

Easy!

Etherealicer · **Reply #38 on:** July 16, 2014, 04:58:21 PM

Well I don't own one, but if I could only have one SAK it would be the Vic Automobile.
Blade, Metal File and a set of Screw-Drivers.

neillcurrie · **Reply #39 on:** July 16, 2014, 05:37:49 PM

So few votes for Wenger $:-\$
Anyway, here's my vote. It's a tough choice, but I think I stand behind this little guy. I've mentioned my appreciation for the:
Slightly more belly on the main blade,
The Locking main blade,
The flat philips driver,
The corkscrew that's easy to supplement with a Vic mini-driver.
The very pocketable 85mm construction.

In short, a Vic Eplorer, almost, but a tad smaller, thinner and lighter. Mostly missing the Mag Glass, (useless to me) hook and second blade. It's a locking version of the http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Wenger+Classic+132.

claws42 · **Reply #40 on:** May 29, 2015, 11:48:31 PM

I'd carry a huntsman. I find it a great balance of size/portability.

Would love to swap the small blade for a serrated edge though, similar to the Leatherman Sidekick.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #41 on:** May 29, 2015, 11:58:32 PM

I think I'd have to stick with the Super Tinker.

Bensasupertool · **Reply #42 on:** May 30, 2015, 12:14:06 AM

The Fieldmaster.

wmoco · **Reply #43 on:** May 30, 2015, 01:25:54 AM

Quote from: Fattsgalore on July 15, 2014, 04:11:52 AM

Midnite Manager. Great tool set accompanied by an awesome pen and a good LED.

I carry a 91mm daily and rarely find myself reaching for it.

+1

I couldn't say it better

6thtexas · **Reply #44 on:** May 30, 2015, 02:17:56 AM

probably my old glow-in-the dark Camper. It has been to Mexico, Nicaragua, Moldova, and South Africa (always in the check-in bag of course).

Barry Rowland · **Reply #45 on:** May 30, 2015, 07:44:09 AM

My Huntsman....I've owned it since October 1983 and it's been all over the world with me. The only thing I wish it had was pliers...otherwise it's always done everything I've asked of it.

VoetSak · **Reply #46 on:** May 30, 2015, 08:26:34 AM

I think it would be the Swiss Champ all the way for me. I already carry mine constantly. An alternative would be the Handyman.

kirk13 · **Reply #47 on:** May 30, 2015, 09:21:19 AM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on May 29, 2015, 11:58:32 PM

I think I'd have to stick with the Super Tinker.

And we have a winner!

Don Pablo · **Reply #48 on:** May 30, 2015, 10:25:38 AM

Hiker with hook for me. Doesn't exist...yet...

DazMechanical · **Reply #49 on:** May 30, 2015, 01:59:06 PM

Today I will say Field Master (Huntsman with backside Philips). It's a good size and has most bases covered! Ask me tomorrow i will probably choose something else.

classicrock · **Reply #50 on:** May 30, 2015, 02:18:27 PM

I'd go with my favorite SAK...Deluxe Tinker

strmliner · **Reply #51 on:** May 30, 2015, 07:16:12 PM

Man, that's a tough question...only one?

It would have to be my early 70's Champion, which would be on my belt (too larger for pocket carry).

But I always have an SAK in my pocket, so I'll cheat and also have my Cadet along for the ride!

SHOCKNAWE · **Reply #52 on:** June 01, 2015, 03:33:23 AM

I love my Trekker, for me its the only SAK in my pocket when Im at my camp or in the woods. I can see the argument for scissors which it lacks but I can make do

eddie1115 · **Reply #53 on:** June 01, 2015, 04:13:46 AM

I'd have to say Super Tinker for me. I really like the SwissChamp too, but it's too big to carry all the time. Super Tinker is my most carried SAK, and I could get by with dedicated tools for how infrequently I use anything else.

ford1911 · **Reply #54 on:** June 01, 2015, 08:22:10 AM

lots of votes for the huntsman. That would have been my answer at one point and time.

I think I would go with the Ranger with plus scales. It is barely thicker than the Huntsman but adds a metal file, screwdriver and scraper. If you like a Huntsman/Fieldmaster and haven't tried a Ranger I recommend giving it a shot.

mrynnr · **Reply #55 on:** June 01, 2015, 08:41:06 AM

Spirit! Do they count? Lol

Barry Rowland · **Reply #56 on:** June 01, 2015, 10:15:25 AM

They do in my book! I'd love to try one out!

Weasel · **Reply #57 on:** June 01, 2015, 12:49:50 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on July 15, 2014, 12:09:27 AM

Normally I would say a Pioneer/Soldier but lately the Marly Trail Guide is been fitting most of my requirements for an EDC. I still have a Pioneer handy in my daypack but the Trail Guide is spending more and more time in my pocket. Very handy these days.

(Image removed from quote.)

Always have a bunch of different SAKs in my daypack to play with so this could change.

If it's for the rest of my life....probably a Pioneer/Soldier/Farmer.....or a Swiss Champ....or.....?

Great Sak there buddy

gene stoner · **Reply #58 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:13:05 PM

I wouldn't need suspenders to hold my pants up.

Don Pablo · **Reply #59 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:26:26 PM

Quote from: gene stoner on June 01, 2015, 05:13:05 PM

I wouldn't need suspenders to hold my pants up.

+1
Some keep crazy amounts of SAK's on them.

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