What is a Yeoman with a saw?

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I don't own a SAK yet that has that file material on the backside of the parcel hook.
Would it work for a finger nail file or is it for starting fires?  Or other purpose?

[Oxford_Guy]

I don't own a SAK yet that has that file material on the backside of the parcel hook.
Would it work for a finger nail file or is it for starting fires?  Or other purpose?

It works, just about, as a finger nail file, but is not aggressive enough for much else. It's better than nothing I guess.

[magentus]

I wanted the hook on my Greenwood to be a nail file hook. I tried to use optimum parts when I did the mod: Thicker tang main blade, key ring spring, old style grey mag and longer philips, plus scales, and I wanted the hook too but it's a rare beast isn't it?

[jaya_man]

I wanted the hook on my Greenwood to be a nail file hook. I tried to use optimum parts when I did the mod: Thicker tang main blade, key ring spring, old style grey mag and longer philips, plus scales, and I wanted the hook too but it's a rare beast isn't it?

Not if you get from the latest compact or the DofE Pocket Tool


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[magentus]

  But then you're talking at least £30 for the DoE just for the hook    It should be standard on the hook 

[jaya_man]

But then you're talking at least £30 for the DoE just for the hook    It should be standard on the hook 

I hear ya... that should be standard on all hooks...


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[Oxford_Guy]

But then you're talking at least £30 for the DoE just for the hook    It should be standard on the hook 

I hear ya... that should be standard on all hooks...


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So should the fine screwdriver be with all woodsaws, and the wood chisel with all metal file/saws, but this isn't the case...

[FolderBeholder]

Thanks all for the replies, but what is DoE?

[jaya_man]

Thanks all for the replies, but what is DoE?

Duke of Edinburgh

DofE is a variation of the Compact




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[jaya_man]

But then you're talking at least £30 for the DoE just for the hook    It should be standard on the hook 

I hear ya... that should be standard on all hooks...


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So should the fine screwdriver be with all woodsaws, and the wood chisel with all metal file/saws, but this isn't the case...

Backsprings with no backtools are better in the long run... I've seen someone mentioned this in this forum... Tried it out... holds true


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[Oxford_Guy]

Thanks all for the replies, but what is DoE?

Duke of Edinburgh - named after the UK youth awards programme: https://en.wikipedia.org/...of_Edinburgh's_Award


In the UK Victorinox do a SAK with this name, it's basically a compact but with the corkscrew replaced with a Phillips driver, but has an emasculated rounded blade (if it didn't I would buy one!):

http://www.sakwiki.com/ti...php?page=DofE+Pocket+Tool

[Oxford_Guy]

But then you're talking at least £30 for the DoE just for the hook    It should be standard on the hook 

I hear ya... that should be standard on all hooks...


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So should the fine screwdriver be with all woodsaws, and the wood chisel with all metal file/saws, but this isn't the case...

Backsprings with no backtools are better in the long run... I've seen someone mentioned this in this forum... Tried it out... holds true

Well they'll be stronger, but that's what the alox SAKs are for, with the cellidor ones I want lots of tools!

[FolderBeholder]

Thank you for the DofE explanation and link.  I'm getting there with the acronyms, T&T threw me for a while. 

[FolderBeholder]

Well they'll be stronger, but that's what the alox SAKs are for, with the cellidor ones I want lots of tools!

Yep, I love cellidor.  I'm going to be making the perfect (for me) Yeoman variant with cellidor!  Just trying to figure out which tools I have to buy to have it made.
It'll have a wood saw though, that's for certain!

[jaya_man]

Well they'll be stronger, but that's what the alox SAKs are for, with the cellidor ones I want lots of tools!

Yep, I love cellidor.  I'm going to be making the perfect (for me) Yeoman variant with cellidor!  Just trying to figure out which tools I have to buy to have it made.
It'll have a wood saw though, that's for certain!

Get a used Champion and Compact... Huntsman wouldn't have the backtools on saw


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Used Champion is a check (bought one).  Only drawback is mine was pre-parcel hook....hmmmm, maybe that's not a bad thing, I'll forego the hook and maybe add a nail file within the toolset.
Must find a Compact.

[jaya_man]

If u get a used compact, parcel hook shouldn't be an issue


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[Oxford_Guy]

If u get a used compact, parcel hook shouldn't be an issue


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Exactly, the Compact has the file on the hook, which is where my Yeoman got its hook from (not the Explorer)

[FolderBeholder]

Well I went looking for a used Compact and bought something else.   

[FolderBeholder]

I'm getting closer to figuring out my perfect knife! 

It'll be a Yeoman with red Cellidor.  It'll have the front scale from my spare Camper (love that front scale), it will have the back plus scale.  Obviously it will have a wood saw (my favorite tool I never use). 
I just have to figure out how to get a finger nail file included.

[Poncho65]

I'm getting closer to figuring out my perfect knife! 

It'll be a Yeoman with red Cellidor.  It'll have the front scale from my spare Camper (love that front scale), it will have the back plus scale.  Obviously it will have a wood saw (my favorite tool I never use). 
I just have to figure out how to get a finger nail file included.

It is fun figuring out what the perfect SAK is for ones self

[jaya_man]

I'm getting closer to figuring out my perfect knife! 

It'll be a Yeoman with red Cellidor.  It'll have the front scale from my spare Camper (love that front scale), it will have the back plus scale.  Obviously it will have a wood saw (my favorite tool I never use). 
I just have to figure out how to get a finger nail file included.

It is fun figuring out what the perfect SAK is for ones self

How's your build coming along Ponch?


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[FolderBeholder]

Thank you for the replies.

I have a question.  Since I want to put together a Yeoman with saw that will make it 4 layers instead of 3.
I am thinking I should just buy the Woodsman that was the special run that can still be found new in box.
Am I missing/gaining something here by doing this?  Input welcome.

[jaya_man]

Yeoman with saw is essentially the compact version of the woodsman... 5 layers


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Yeoman with saw is essentially the compact version of the woodsman... 5 layers


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Okay, thank you.  Your comment made me go back to the SakWiki.  You are correct.  I was looking at the Woodsman in the 4 layer category, but when I clicked on the word "Woodsman" I didn't realize it was bringing up a "Huntsman".

So if I have a Yeoman made with a saw it will be 4 layers.  If I buy the Woodsman new it is 5 layers.  Although I'd prefer 4 layers.....I might just go 5 and have the full Victorinox warranty.

[magentus]

Good idea - you'd also get the opening layer which out perform the combo tool and you also get the small blade - this totals 1 small sd, 1 large sd, bottle opener, can opener, wire stripper and small blade (6 tools) at the expense of just one layer. Good value!

If and when you get adventurous you could replace the small blade with the 93mm in-line awl to achieve the perfect SAK 

[Oxford_Guy]

Yeoman with saw is essentially the compact version of the woodsman... 5 layers


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Okay, thank you.  Your comment made me go back to the SakWiki.  You are correct.  I was looking at the Woodsman in the 4 layer category, but when I clicked on the word "Woodsman" I didn't realize it was bringing up a "Huntsman".

So if I have a Yeoman made with a saw it will be 4 layers.  If I buy the Woodsman new it is 5 layers.  Although I'd prefer 4 layers.....I might just go 5 and have the full Victorinox warranty.

Although you can't actually buy a new Woodsman anymore, unless you can snag one of those Mexican special edition ones...

[magentus]

Yeoman with saw is essentially the compact version of the woodsman... 5 layers


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Okay, thank you.  Your comment made me go back to the SakWiki.  You are correct.  I was looking at the Woodsman in the 4 layer category, but when I clicked on the word "Woodsman" I didn't realize it was bringing up a "Huntsman".

So if I have a Yeoman made with a saw it will be 4 layers.  If I buy the Woodsman new it is 5 layers.  Although I'd prefer 4 layers.....I might just go 5 and have the full Victorinox warranty.

Although you can't actually buy a new Woodsman anymore, unless you can snag one of those Mexican special edition ones...

A few people on here bought one a while back - there was a guy selling them - he may have some more still. Check the Woodsman owners club thread for his details, or the 'for sale' thread.

[FolderBeholder]

Thank you Oxford and magentus, I did find the Woodsman from the seller in Quebec.
I have two in route, one to use, one to keep.  I decided on standard red instead of ruby red.  The ruby red is beautiful I must admit, but I'm partial to the standard red.

[Oxford_Guy]

Thank you Oxford and magentus, I did find the Woodsman from the seller in Quebec.
I have two in route, one to use, one to keep.  I decided on standard red instead of ruby red.  The ruby red is beautiful I must admit, but I'm partial to the standard red.

I prefer the the standard red too, even my CT29 has standard solid red scales