I use the scissors as much as any tool on a SAK. Scissors, a bottle opener, and a knife blade get me through 98% of my SAK needs!I'm getting ready to build myself a Cadet X, which I think will be my dream VSAK!
I never used to carry a SAK with scissors. In my estimation, a knife could cut almost anything scissors could, and I enjoyed using and collecting knives, not scissors. But lately I have been carrying my new favorite SAK, the Super Tinker, and have come to appreciate to just how useful the scissors can be. The more I have these scissors on me, the more I find myself using them for tons of little tasks all over the place.So I decided to start an appreciation thread for the lovely tool, and here it is!
I never used to carry a SAK with scissors. In my estimation, a knife could cut almost anything scissors could, and I enjoyed using and collecting knives, not scissors. But lately I have been carrying my new favorite SAK, the Super Tinker, and have come to appreciate to just how useful the scissors can be. The other day I was lamenting the loss of a nail file on this particular SAK (my previous normal setup was either a Cadet or a Pioneer+Classic) when I realized that the scissors could be used in place of a nail file to trim rough spots on my nails, or even cut down my nail completely, almost as good as proper nail clippers! The more I have these scissors on me, the more I find myself using them for tons of little tasks all over the place.So I decided to start an appreciation thread for the lovely tool, and here it is!(Image removed from quote.)
I use the scissors as much as any tool on a SAK. Scissors, a bottle opener, and a knife blade get me through 98% of my SAK needs!I'm getting ready to build myself a Cadet X, which I think will be my dream VSAK! Myron(Image removed from quote.)
While I respect the opinion of those who claim a knife blade can do anything scissors can...They are mistaken.
Scissors. The tool that cried out to be appreciated with its own Society.They're the thing that unites almost all of us here. They are simply excellent. Whether 58mm, 74mm, 91mm or whatever. Most Excellent.They're my one struggle with Spartan Saturday ... saved by a Classic usually.But which type of scissors ? Vic or Wenger/Delemont ? Traditional 91mm style or Spirit style? Poll anyone?
Like everything, I didn't know I'd miss them til I had them You might have to click on the picture
Quote from: Frailer on August 18, 2018, 05:15:19 AMWhile I respect the opinion of those who claim a knife blade can do anything scissors can...They are mistaken. Well....it can't do "everything " the scissors can, but it can do 90% of it for sure, just not as easily or as practical sometimes... But then again, nothing on a Sak it really the "ideal" tool for everything.... Just the best possible to help you out in a tight spot, and conveniently in your pocket...
Quote from: MacGyver on August 18, 2018, 10:40:57 AMQuote from: Frailer on August 18, 2018, 05:15:19 AMWhile I respect the opinion of those who claim a knife blade can do anything scissors can...They are mistaken. Well....it can't do "everything " the scissors can, but it can do 90% of it for sure, just not as easily or as practical sometimes... But then again, nothing on a Sak it really the "ideal" tool for everything.... Just the best possible to help you out in a tight spot, and conveniently in your pocket... I completely agree. In fact, I think many of our preferences are the result of which specific functions we’re willing to compromise on and which we aren’t. For example, I can understand why some love the inline Phillips driver, but I’m content with using the can opener or combo tool most of the time, and the added thick layer (and associated magnifier—which I also don’t need) isn’t worth it to me. But I am unwilling to compromise when it comes to trimming my fingernails, which grow like weeds. I suppose I *could* use a knife blade for the task, but I won’t.
But I am unwilling to compromise when it comes to trimming my fingernails, which grow like weeds. I suppose I *could* use a knife blade for the task, but I won’t.
Quote from: Frailer on August 18, 2018, 03:26:52 PMBut I am unwilling to compromise when it comes to trimming my fingernails, which grow like weeds. I suppose I *could* use a knife blade for the task, but I won’t. That makes me curious, do you carry a SAK with a file in addition to the scissors? Or are the scissors alone enough to meet your nail trimming needs?
Regardless of what knife I’m carrying, there’s always a Classic on my keychain.
I wouldn't use a blade for that either, i just use a good old standard nail clipper I couldn't cut my nails with any scissors of any kind. I just cringe at the thought of it...