I was gifted a small tinker recently. I've had tinker in the past, and I liked it, but I gifted it off to someone who needed it more than me. I've been thinking of getting another SAK, and an 84mm one though. Washington D.C. and federal building regulations limit the size of the knife. My Vic bantam passes, but although I like the bantam, it's lacking a little. The compb tool is a little limiting. So I was ready to pull the trigger on a recruit, when this small tinker comes in the mail. I love it!Never having had a small tinker, I love the full compliment of tools, but the smaller size makes a difference in dress casual pants and "going downtown." Being a person who likes small pocketknives like Case peanuts and Vic classics. the small tinker fits in with my 'maximum minimalism' theory of operations. I guess being a lifelong light weight backpacker has left an influence on my psyche that runs deep. I always pick the smallest item that will get the job done. Monoculars instead of even compact binoculars, small compact car, compact firearms. I really love the small tinker. Now if only Victorinox would make a pioneer junior!
I love the Small Tinker.I had one, traded it away... and then went out and got another. It's one of only a few tools I've ever gotten rid of only to get again, and that really says something, IMO.It is a WHOLE lot of useful for it's small size. And it might be the biggest SAK that I'd still consider reasonable for actual keychain carry. It's also the smallest size of SAK where the blades give me a real sense of confidence.Get one, Higgins. Do it. Do it!
Now if only Victorinox would make a pioneer junior!
Quote from: cbl51 on January 09, 2015, 09:46:34 PMNow if only Victorinox would make a pioneer junior! The cadet is actually pretty close, except that it replaces the awl with the (less useful to me) nail file.
I like the small Tinker a lot, cute little thing. But for it to be ideal you would need to change the Philips for a corkscrew and the small blade to a nailfile
Quote from: Lynn LeFey on January 10, 2015, 02:25:24 AMI love the Small Tinker.I had one, traded it away... and then went out and got another. It's one of only a few tools I've ever gotten rid of only to get again, and that really says something, IMO.It is a WHOLE lot of useful for it's small size. And it might be the biggest SAK that I'd still consider reasonable for actual keychain carry. It's also the smallest size of SAK where the blades give me a real sense of confidence.Get one, Higgins. Do it. Do it! ... and this time ... IIRC ... Kirky blames YOU!
The small tinker is the SAK I have the most backups of, I think I have 6 new ones. They are cheap and a great tool! I do have plans to add scissors to some of them and make the perfect little super tinker SAK.
Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 10, 2015, 02:50:24 AMQuote from: Lynn LeFey on January 10, 2015, 02:25:24 AMI love the Small Tinker.I had one, traded it away... and then went out and got another. It's one of only a few tools I've ever gotten rid of only to get again, and that really says something, IMO.It is a WHOLE lot of useful for it's small size. And it might be the biggest SAK that I'd still consider reasonable for actual keychain carry. It's also the smallest size of SAK where the blades give me a real sense of confidence.Get one, Higgins. Do it. Do it! ... and this time ... IIRC ... Kirky blames YOU! 'Sright!The one I got from Lynn still sees lots of service,then there's the one I got from Al,both square Phillips,one from NutSAK with a round slotted Phillips,and a stock modern one...think that's it Still want to put a Phillips into a Sportsman Oh,and the idea of a Syph built Salesman?
Agree. The small Tinker is a great choice för EDC. Great size and the right tools.Scissors are "nice to have" but not necessary. There is nothing such a übersharp blade like the one on 84mm models can't do that scissors can.
Lately I been eyeing a "Victorinox Swiss Army Evolution S111" which is very small tinker-ish. Hmmm
Solution for scissors..... Climber small, Tourist and small Tinker on the bottom(Image removed from quote.)