Some people here are going to dislike me, but nevertheless in my opinion the Vic Classic is useless, except for nail care.I agree, they are magnificent little pieces of industrial engineering with so much quality packed in such a small item. And I also like many of the artistic designs. However I never use them, and only my wife has a few lying around only for nail care. Okay, I also use the T&T very occasionally.But for real work I think it us unfit. (Hopefully I will not be abandoned from this Forum...)
Quote from: EMZ on August 19, 2017, 07:29:18 PM Some people here are going to dislike me, but nevertheless in my opinion the Vic Classic is useless, except for nail care.I agree, they are magnificent little pieces of industrial engineering with so much quality packed in such a small item. And I also like many of the artistic designs. However I never use them, and only my wife has a few lying around only for nail care. Okay, I also use the T&T very occasionally.But for real work I think it us unfit. (Hopefully I will not be abandoned from this Forum...)Don't write them off so quick A few years ago I visited a friend for the weekend, and when I got there he asked me for help. He was trying to replace the kitchen light and abandoned part way through as he couldn't figure the wiring out. I made sure the fuse board was off and picked up his crappy screwdrivers. None would fit the terminals. My pocket SAK was also useless, as was the LM Wave (I think that was the tool I had that day). The nail file on the Classic (albeit a Manager in this case) was the only driver that fit. Within 20 mins I had his light fitted and his kitchen restored to normality with just a 58mm knife.It's amazing how capable they are when you give them chance.
Quote from: El Corkscrew on August 20, 2017, 05:57:36 PMI just like to hear other's thoughts and don't assume that I know everything. I was on the hunt for a PTC yesterday but ended up with 2 Classics, A signature, a Midnight Manager, Vintage Tinker small w/ file, and a good ole Tourist for EDC. Do you end up with 6 unrelated new SAKs every time you look for a particular SAK?
I just like to hear other's thoughts and don't assume that I know everything. I was on the hunt for a PTC yesterday but ended up with 2 Classics, A signature, a Midnight Manager, Vintage Tinker small w/ file, and a good ole Tourist for EDC.
I used to be big on Ramblers but more recently, I prefer the Classic SD. As for colors, I just prefer a color that I'll be comfortable using
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I just like to hear other's thoughts and don't assume that I know everything. .... I was on the hunt for a PTC yesterday but ended up with 2 Classics, A signature, a Midnight Manager, Vintage Tinker small w/ file, and a good ole Tourist for EDC.
"Classics are useless" I commented earlier on.Your comments made me think again on this subject, and I have to admit (oh man, that's not easy!) I can see certain uses for the SD's.It would indeed be a perfect gift for my little cousin when he has his 10th birthday!I also are going to include a Classic one in my pocket first aid kit. There are lots of uses for a Classic in a first aid kit. Classics are not expensive so when one gets lost, it's not a big problem. It's true: If this is your only knife, it is the best!
I also are going to include a Classic one in my pocket first aid kit. There are lots of uses for a Classic in a first aid kit.
I also found an interesting use for the 58mm via my kids: the 58mm is a good platform for them to learn the ins and outs about using a SAK and EDC. The snap and back spring isn't intimidating for them and the size won't worry them. Either way, the scissors still cut, the blade is sharp and when they feel they need something bigger, they'll move up to 91mm. If their needs remain relatively constant then they'll move from the signature to the manager.
Quote from: Zephon on August 20, 2017, 12:45:33 AMI also found an interesting use for the 58mm via my kids: the 58mm is a good platform for them to learn the ins and outs about using a SAK and EDC. The snap and back spring isn't intimidating for them and the size won't worry them. Either way, the scissors still cut, the blade is sharp and when they feel they need something bigger, they'll move up to 91mm. If their needs remain relatively constant then they'll move from the signature to the manager......aaaannnddd my kid just lost the Signature I let him use. If there's one more thing about 58mm and training a kid how to use it, it's that it's rather....expendable. Yeah, it costs at least 2x the price locally but loosing a Signature doesn't feel as bad as say loosing the nylon scale Climber we have in the kitchen drawer....sorry, I just had to get that off my chest
Quote from: Zephon on August 29, 2017, 08:44:26 AMQuote from: Zephon on August 20, 2017, 12:45:33 AMI also found an interesting use for the 58mm via my kids: the 58mm is a good platform for them to learn the ins and outs about using a SAK and EDC. The snap and back spring isn't intimidating for them and the size won't worry them. Either way, the scissors still cut, the blade is sharp and when they feel they need something bigger, they'll move up to 91mm. If their needs remain relatively constant then they'll move from the signature to the manager......aaaannnddd my kid just lost the Signature I let him use. If there's one more thing about 58mm and training a kid how to use it, it's that it's rather....expendable. Yeah, it costs at least 2x the price locally but loosing a Signature doesn't feel as bad as say loosing the nylon scale Climber we have in the kitchen drawer....sorry, I just had to get that off my chest Tie it to his trousers with a long string.
Is a Midnight Manager thicker than a Manager, due to the battery in the MM?
Quote from: this_is_nascar on August 29, 2017, 05:43:10 PMIs a Midnight Manager thicker than a Manager, due to the battery in the MM?Yes. It's a fat little thing.
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on August 29, 2017, 06:13:54 PMQuote from: this_is_nascar on August 29, 2017, 05:43:10 PMIs a Midnight Manager thicker than a Manager, due to the battery in the MM?Yes. It's a fat little thing. Yea, not worth the extra thickness to me, for a small light.Picked up a Manager and that's thick enough.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk