MacGyver 2016 TV Series - Which SAK?

[shadowrider]

Just downloaded. Got me a hot cup of joe and a knife to fiddle with, let's watch this!

[rivercity]

I really liked it. Its different enough to be its own thing, but similar enough to still be MacGyver. Good reboot IMHO. 

[shadowrider]

Ok, just finished it. Not that great to be honest, but maybe it can improve. Maybe.

Anyway, the show is sponsored in part by Victorinox, it says so in the closing credits. Thus it makes sure to showcase the knife with its shield very much in evidence. You can rest assured there will be no Leatherman in this.

As for the knife itself, he uses a Climber: 3 layers, corkscrew and he gets to use the scissors. My sak of choice, way to go Mac!   
Although when he cuts the truck tarpaulin, towards the end (and shortly after having used the Climber), he uses a two layer knife, which looks to me like a Spartan.
So, either it's a minor continuity error that only us nuts would notice, or he's carring two saks!

[Barry Rowland]

I saw the preview and thought that was a Climber.....good deal!!

[styx]

i',24 minutes in and already saw these. considering 2 are from the opening credits, good sign

[Everdying]

ya its abit boring.
too bad the mythbusters arent around anymore, else they probably would be preparing for a 2nd mcguyver special.

anyway, being a WIS...im more curious as to what timepieces they are all wearing

[Etherealicer]

First off, virii and explosives don't mix, biological material, even though one like virii, does not like fire/heat. I mean there is a slim chance (as a scientist I don't deal in absolutes but this chance is almost nonexistent) that this would work but after you just paid millions for a deadly virus, would you risk it?

I think the whole thing started too big, I mean they already have saved the world from a biological attack that could have wiped out all of north-america... where do you go from there?

That out of my system I would say it was OK, it has potential. What worries me is that this is the sort of TV show where anticipations are extremely high and a lot is riding on the first episode, so if that was their best, then I doubt this will be a long running show.

[Smashie]

ya its abit boring.
too bad the mythbusters arent around anymore, else they probably would be preparing for a 2nd mcguyver special.

anyway, being a WIS...im more curious as to what timepieces they are all wearing

I'll watch it again tomorrow and try and get some screen grabs, but it looked like he was wearing someting very similar to the original Timex Military. Given the connection with Vic though there will likely be a few of them in there as well.

I was prepared to hate it and was pleasntly surprised.

[Fortytwo]

First off, virii and explosives don't mix, biological material, even though one like virii, does not like fire/heat. I mean there is a slim chance (as a scientist I don't deal in absolutes but this chance is almost nonexistent) that this would work but after you just paid millions for a deadly virus, would you risk it?

I think the whole thing started too big, I mean they already have saved the world from a biological attack that could have wiped out all of north-america... where do you go from there?

That out of my system I would say it was OK, it has potential. What worries me is that this is the sort of TV show where anticipations are extremely high and a lot is riding on the first episode, so if that was their best, then I doubt this will be a long running show.

I haven't seen it but mightn't that be for the best? As you pointed out the big stakes are rarely good (there's some inverse law of care I believe) and if they got that out of the way in the first episode (start with a bang and and so on) it might settle at a better pace.

[twiliter]

Thanks for the spoiler E... 

Climber is a perfect choice for Mac, I approve! 

[SAK Guy]

Thank Heavens I have such a low entertainment threshold!   

[twiliter]

Thank Heavens I have such a low entertainment threshold!   

lol

You and me both SG, it ain't easy being easily amused! 

[metasyntax]

Thank Heavens I have such a low entertainment threshold!   

lol

You and me both SG, it ain't easy being easily amused! 

I'm with you guys, I liked it a lot. Reminded me of Scorpion, minus the annoying characters (Mr. T-1000 aside) and total BS.

[JamesJ]

Everyone on social media is saying it wasn't good...but they all seem to love shows I hate, so maybe I should give it a shot

[TonySal]

Everyone on social media is saying it wasn't good...but they all seem to love shows I hate, so maybe I should give it a shot

Always give it a shot and decide- can't  ever be like the original, so enjoy (or don't   

[Everdying]

I'll watch it again tomorrow and try and get some screen grabs, but it looked like he was wearing someting very similar to the original Timex Military. Given the connection with Vic though there will likely be a few of them in there as well.

I was prepared to hate it and was pleasntly surprised.

ya, on mac it looked like some generic military piece.
but im more curious as to what mr csi was wearing, looked like some chronograph diver with helium release valve.
managed to feed a couple of screenshots thru photoshop to enhance them...doesnt look like any victorinox timepiece...or may just be another generic diver

[mrynnr]

I'm watching it now. So far so good...

[shadowrider]

Did any of you guys ever open up a sak main blade with your teeth, as MacG. did in this episode??
That was hardcore!

[Swiss Guy]

I agree that it appears he used a Climber in the first episode but the next episode is named "Metal Saw" so he may be using different SAKs depending on the needs of the story like the original MacGyver. So next episode: Mountaineer or Ranger?

[kkokkolis]

That doesn't make much sense. How does he know what tool he might need beforehand and choose the right SAK? He should carry a Swisschamp, and XLT or Spirit and be set.

[styx]

First off, virii and explosives don't mix, biological material, even though one like virii, does not like fire/heat. I mean there is a slim chance (as a scientist I don't deal in absolutes but this chance is almost nonexistent) that this would work but after you just paid millions for a deadly virus, would you risk it?

I think the whole thing started too big, I mean they already have saved the world from a biological attack that could have wiped out all of north-america... where do you go from there?

That out of my system I would say it was OK, it has potential. What worries me is that this is the sort of TV show where anticipations are extremely high and a lot is riding on the first episode, so if that was their best, then I doubt this will be a long running show.

well at least we know you're not a Sith

[SAK Guy]

Did any of you guys ever open up a sak main blade with your teeth, as MacG. did in this episode??
That was hardcore!

No, I like to wear my caps on my head.....

[Smashie]

I'll watch it again tomorrow and try and get some screen grabs, but it looked like he was wearing someting very similar to the original Timex Military. Given the connection with Vic though there will likely be a few of them in there as well.

I was prepared to hate it and was pleasntly surprised.

ya, on mac it looked like some generic military piece.
but im more curious as to what mr csi was wearing, looked like some chronograph diver with helium release valve.
managed to feed a couple of screenshots thru photoshop to enhance them...doesnt look like any victorinox timepiece...or may just be another generic diver

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Looks like a Seiko to me

[Diver]

That doesn't make much sense. How does he know what tool he might need beforehand and choose the right SAK? He should carry a Swisschamp, and XLT or Spirit and be set.

but, but, but he's MacGyver!  Of course he knows!

[metasyntax]

That doesn't make much sense. How does he know what tool he might need beforehand and choose the right SAK? He should carry a Swisschamp, and XLT or Spirit and be set.

but, but, but he's MacGyver!  Of course he knows!

I think a central part of the premise is that the only tools he needs are the ones he already has. So he always takes exactly what he needs. Kinda like how a wizard always arrives precisely when he means to.

[Everdying]

Looks like a Seiko to me

ya but im not aware of any seiko with what is possibly a helium release valve at 11.

[Smashie]

Looks like a Seiko to me

ya but im not aware of any seiko with what is possibly a helium release valve at 11.

It could also be another pusher, some of them have 4

[Everdying]

Looks like a Seiko to me

ya but im not aware of any seiko with what is possibly a helium release valve at 11.

It could also be another pusher, some of them have 4

afaik the only seikos with 4 pushers are analog digitals.
nevermind, guess i better go off to watchuseek and ask instead

[Smashie]

Looks like a Seiko to me

ya but im not aware of any seiko with what is possibly a helium release valve at 11.

It could also be another pusher, some of them have 4

afaik the only seikos with 4 pushers are analog digitals.
nevermind, guess i better go off to watchuseek and ask instead

Seiko Sportura is an example, remember Seiko put different models into different markets

[undertaker99]

I'll watch it again tomorrow and try and get some screen grabs, but it looked like he was wearing someting very similar to the original Timex Military. Given the connection with Vic though there will likely be a few of them in there as well.

I was prepared to hate it and was pleasntly surprised.

ya, on mac it looked like some generic military piece.
but im more curious as to what mr csi was wearing, looked like some chronograph diver with helium release valve.
managed to feed a couple of screenshots thru photoshop to enhance them...doesnt look like any victorinox timepiece...or may just be another generic diver

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Looks like a Seiko to me

i disagree, i see the breitling logo