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Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
on: October 01, 2018, 10:38:27 PM
So for a long time now my EDC has been one of numerous 84mm SAK's

They seem to be just the right size for EDC and are more than capable for the jobs I usually use them for

but I'm wondering if I should step up to 91mm or over them to 111mm for camping, bushcraft outdoors tasks?


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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #1 on: October 01, 2018, 11:59:13 PM
I don't go above 93mm, as I don't do locking blades, nor need or benefit from the knives being that long. I have tried the larger ones, but they're not for me.


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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #2 on: October 02, 2018, 12:38:22 AM
Step up just 1 mm, to 85 mm, and you have a lot of options.
My current EDC is the S-557.
In the woods, I add a 130mm with a saw.

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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #3 on: October 02, 2018, 02:32:57 AM
Quote from: AndyTiedye on October 02, 2018, 12:38:22 AM
Step up just 1 mm, to 85 mm, and you have a lot of options.
My current EDC is the S-557.
In the woods, I add a 130mm with a saw.(Image removed from quote.)

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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #4 on: October 02, 2018, 02:55:50 AM
Lots of options out there, but if the 84's are working for you I don't see a reason to change.
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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #5 on: October 02, 2018, 03:25:48 AM
Quote from: smiller43147 on October 02, 2018, 02:55:50 AM
Lots of options out there, but if the 84's are working for you I don't see a reason to change.
For camping & bushcraft.  It's about the saw:


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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #6 on: October 02, 2018, 03:28:06 AM
My favorite tool is the saw! Nice ones there!
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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #7 on: October 02, 2018, 06:20:52 AM
If you are talking a camp/bushcraft tool then the 11mm or 130mm are terrific companion tools or stand alone.  I'd say yes but if you are considering just a 91mm or 93mm I'd suggest going with the farmer.  The saw is decent enough and the blade is a bit beefier.  You also get a really nice awl.  Good luck.   
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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #8 on: October 02, 2018, 10:29:09 AM
To be fair I have a few different 111mm models, and the very first 111mm I bought (Forester with red / black scales) lives in my walking bag.  Only problem is, when I'm out with the dog in the woods its the old champion in my pocket I always grab. I just keep forgetting I have the Forester alone too.

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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #9 on: October 02, 2018, 12:18:01 PM
Quote from: SAKPal on October 01, 2018, 10:38:27 PM
So for a long time now my EDC has been one of numerous 84mm SAK's

They seem to be just the right size for EDC and are more than capable for the jobs I usually use them for

but I'm wondering if I should step up to 91mm or over them to 111mm for camping, bushcraft outdoors tasks?

Were you ever in a situation where the 84mm wasn't enough? Do you really need a bigger SAK for the tasks you encounter?

 :pok: :pok:

If YES, then try a Farmer (that's a great entry on the 91mm world for outdoors). Ask the same questions again. If YES, go for the 11mm. If not, stay as you are.

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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #10 on: October 02, 2018, 12:18:39 PM
Well, this being MTo, it's better to just get one of each and carry awl of them at the same time...

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Re: Long time 84mm fan but should I step up...
Reply #11 on: October 02, 2018, 02:29:54 PM
All of them ?

or all of them + a few spares just in case?

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