Which saks that you own do you have just for show, and which ones are your EDC?

[Tired_Yeti]

Hate is such a strong word....   How about unattractive, unrefined, and unnecessary?

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[Aloha]

I'm not exactly sure how many SAKs I bought new.  I guess it doesn't matter tho because they were bought with the full intention to use.  I traded/given away the ones that didn't work for me and then bought used SAKs as my interests widened.  I own approx 30 SAKs and about 10 or so are currently ready for action.  The others didn't work out for me so they sit. I realized tho that trading/giving them off may have be premature so I keep them now.  As my tastes change they may work for me in the future so having them on stand by makes sense.  None are what I'd call collection pieces for myself of others due to the used condition they are in, albeit good condition.

That's why I have been reluctant to offload mine that weren't getting used. Tastes do change. I now own ans carry two SAKs with a backspring Phillips. That certainly wouldn't have happened a couple of years ago

I've learned that my interests have changed and keeping ones that I initially thought made sense is a good idea.  I would have not thought I'd be carrying an 84mm Tinker.  No way would I have thought my Swisschamp or Explorer would take a back seat to that SAK.  To get rid of either my SC or Explorer doest make sense regardless if I use them as much. 

I held off using my 84mm Golfer after reading here that it was "collectable".  After it sat for a few years I realized for my situation it made no sense not to carry it.  I got it used and it lasted for who knows how many owners.  I did get rid of a few 111mm SAKs that I knew had no place in my usage.  I'm not collecting as much as I am still working my way thru variations.       

[Sneider]

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What the hey!!!

SAKs having sex?!
I thought this was a family friendly board!


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No sex, no family. 

[ColoSwiss]

Why collect? Because there are so many neat things out there!

[ColoSwiss]

More neat things.

[ColoSwiss]

And more.

[Blackbeard]

wow, I hate you guys

[kkokkolis]

What are those that look like Barlows?

[ColoSwiss]

What are those that look like Barlows?

Don't think any of them look like Barlows.

[kkokkolis]

In my eyes, those with the wooden scales and single bolster do, at least a bit.
What are they?

[ColoSwiss]

These? They are old Wenger Farmers (bauern) knives with pressed fiber handles, like on the older Soldiers knives. A traditional Swiss/German pattern. Victorinox did a similar style of knife. All the Vics I have have horn handles.

[kkokkolis]

Ah, somewhat like the older (original) Soldatenmesser. Do you know the year they switched to Alox?

[Fortytwo]

Ah, somewhat like the older (original) Soldatenmesser. Do you know the year they switched to Alox?

SAK-wiki says that the alox knives were introduced in '57 and that the Soldier model came out in '61.

On topic I have two "vintage" SAKs, a Model 1908 Soldat that I can't seem to date better than '21-'50 and a 84 mm Climber with bail. Neither is left out of rotation and the Soldat got most of a months carry during the Minimalist challenge.

[Zed]

Ah, somewhat like the older (original) Soldatenmesser. Do you know the year they switched to Alox?

SAK-wiki says that the alox knives were introduced in '57 and that the Soldier model came out in '61.

On topic I have two "vintage" SAKs, a Model 1908 Soldat that I can't seem to date better than '21-'50 and a 84 mm Climber with bail. Neither is left out of rotation and the Soldat got most of a months carry during the Minimalist challenge.

Good for you for carrying them  I like the sound of a 84mm climber  I like the 84mm tourist but if it had scissors it would be a perfect little edc sak 

[toolbox]

Wow coloswiss that are some awesome knives! im not really a collector, just love the knives. But i think it is a pitty to use some of them too.. 

[AimlessWanderer]

Ah, somewhat like the older (original) Soldatenmesser. Do you know the year they switched to Alox?

SAK-wiki says that the alox knives were introduced in '57 and that the Soldier model came out in '61.

On topic I have two "vintage" SAKs, a Model 1908 Soldat that I can't seem to date better than '21-'50 and a 84 mm Climber with bail. Neither is left out of rotation and the Soldat got most of a months carry during the Minimalist challenge.

Good for you for carrying them  I like the sound of a 84mm climber  I like the 84mm tourist but if it had scissors it would be a perfect little edc sak 

The Climber Small is an excellent knife, and what led me on to accruing so many Wenger Travelers.
My first ever Swiss knife was the Tourist, and as good as it was, that was the knife that taught me (very quickly) that I should have gotten a version with scissors

[Brock O Lee]

I have a bunch of SAK's. None are display pieces, but the ones I carry 95% of the time are the Pioneer X and Rambler.

[El Corkscrew]

Ah, somewhat like the older (original) Soldatenmesser. Do you know the year they switched to Alox?

SAK-wiki says that the alox knives were introduced in '57 and that the Soldier model came out in '61.

On topic I have two "vintage" SAKs, a Model 1908 Soldat that I can't seem to date better than '21-'50 and a 84 mm Climber with bail. Neither is left out of rotation and the Soldat got most of a months carry during the Minimalist challenge.

Good for you for carrying them  I like the sound of a 84mm climber  I like the 84mm tourist but if it had scissors it would be a perfect little edc sak 

After a considerable amount of searching I've only found one and haven't brought myself to EDC it yet.....  Holding out for the Golferjack 

[El Corkscrew]

Here's my current alox edc's

[Nix]

Gotta love that red OC.