Must-haves in a SAK

[Rodion]

What does a SAK need for you to even consider EDCing it? Aside from a large blade, of course.

For me, it's a can opener, corkscrew and wood saw. I considered getting a Compact, but the lack of a saw turned me away. It just doesn't pay to lug a "toolbox" around if you still can't defeat a tree branch (or fifteen). Besides, my opinion on Swiss Army saws is similar to this forum's on the Leatherman diamond file - if it fits, cram it in there. Best implement design they have. 

[appletree_man]

Everything the Vic Ranger has    Imo the best SAK

[I'm Still Bison]

Have you considered the Huntsman? Everything you're wanting ,plus scissors.

[NutSAK]

Have you considered the Huntsman? Everything you're wanting ,plus scissors.

Or the Camper?  Everything you're wanting without scissors. 

[Tarrodemierda]

-Blade
-Phillips
-can opener
-big flathead
-saw
-splitring

[Leatherman123]

For me, it would be the Handyman! I LOVE that SAK!

[Rodion]

Have you considered the Huntsman? Everything you're wanting ,plus scissors.

Too fat. Got a Camper Plus and loving it.

-Blade
-Phillips
-can opener
-big flathead
-saw
-splitring

Sounds like an Atlas to me. Are you making moves on my Atlas?

[Tarrodemierda]

i dont even know what one looks like

its bit odd that untill  became a mt.org member i was not intrested in sak´s,havent been in about 15 yrs,and now im havin stack of alox farmers,one soldier,one alox custom job goin on,few regular 91 mm vics,swissgrip and that pocketgrip.


its all your fault ,guys.

[Neil]

All went to plan then. <insert evil cackle here>.

Neil

[Tarrodemierda]

entrapment.


neil im postin in few minutes some pics;)

[Rodion]

Vic Atlas. Mine's black, though.



To be honest, I think you're more of a Wenger Ranger guy. Model 58 Hunter has no "large" flat-head, but I think that's what the blade is for. 

[Tarrodemierda]

well ill be drool-ed.

both of those kick some butt IMO.

the atlas especially.
but on the  other hand those might be cross-bred,to get rid of corkscrew.....hmmm.


so ill be inserting "atlas" on google for now on

[max6166]

At the moment, my minimal EDC would be blade, nail file, Vic-style openers, and scissors. Unfortunately, that basic configuration isn't available anymore...

[Mike]

For all the things I need/want it would be either the Fieldmaster or Huntsman. Though I definitely get by with just a Farmer as well. I used to think the Farmer was too limiting because I like having the secondary smaller blade. But the awl has been an excellent replacement for nearly everything I used the small blade for.

Mike

[Leatherman123]

For me, the must haves would be: large blade, scissors, pliers, and a saw.. I have to say, I only like Wenger Rangers now! I have a pretty good collection of them.. With an Alinghi coming sometime this week.. I have high expectations for this SAK as well..

[Singh]

Minimum? Everything on the Super Tinker.

Though the saw on the Fieldmaster has me thinking.

[Rodion]

I have to say, I only like Wenger Rangers now!

It's funny, Vic and Wenger have been so busy making their tools "pocket size", they missed the fact people would want their knives even more if they were bigger. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Must have's would have to be...

Saw
Vic Can opener/philips
Blade
And an Awl

That would be the absolute bear minimum.

[I'm Still Bison]

Must have's would have to be...

Saw
Vic Can opener/philips
Blade
And an Awl

That would be the absolute bear minimum.

            Sounds like the Farmer would be just the ticket for you

[duckman1975]

For me, the must haves would be: large blade, scissors, pliers, and a saw.. I have to say, I only like Wenger Rangers now! I have a pretty good collection of them.. With an Alinghi coming sometime this week.. I have high expectations for this SAK as well..

I have been drooling for an alinghi for such a long time money is thight so can't buy one just yet. Where did you get yours?

[Leatherman123]

I bought it for about $92 . In case your wondering, I bought it from Ambient Weather because it had the best price.. I have not used the site, but I'm sure it's fine.. I'll let you guys know when I get it..

[ducktapehero]

The absolute bare minimum is the tools on a Soldier, I gotta have those. The saw isn't a "must have" but it's close.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Must have's would have to be...

Saw
Vic Can opener/philips
Blade
And an Awl

That would be the absolute bear minimum.

            Sounds like the Farmer would be just the ticket for you

Wow, never thought of that

[Sea Monster]

Blade.
Reamer.

Everything else is a bonus!

[NutSAK]

The absolute bare minimum is the tools on a Soldier, I gotta have those. The saw isn't a "must have" but it's close.

My thoughts exactly.  I choose to carry a saw most of the time, but it's not an absolute necessity like all of the tools the Soldier offers. 

[getahl]

The absolute bare minimum is the tools on a Soldier, I gotta have those. The saw isn't a "must have" but it's close.

My thoughts exactly.  I choose to carry a saw most of the time, but it's not an absolute necessity like all of the tools the Soldier offers. 

Agreed, with the caveat that it must have an attach-point. The reason I carry an SI over the soldier is the bail.

[Benner]

Apart from the blade, my must haves are,

bottle opener,
awl,
scissors.

[duckman1975]

I bought it for about $92 . In case your wondering, I bought it from Ambient Weather because it had the best price.. I have not used the site, but I'm sure it's fine.. I'll let you guys know when I get it..

thanks, let me know if it arrived in good condition.

[Leatherman123]

It will be NIB! But, I will make sure I let you guys know!

[ultimaonliner]

Blade PE
Scissors
Pliers
Inline Phillips
Flat screwdriver


Unfortunately there are no Vics or Wengers that will satisfy the above needs.  Seems a bit odd to me.