How many of you carry a SAK as your only EDC?

[BClogic]

Alright since no-one asked or they already know, whats the other item in the pic?

Me too. A torch of some kind?


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[SirVicaLot]

It is. William posted it in the Flashlight sub forum. It is a FreLux Synergy1.

[BClogic]

It is. William posted it in the Flashlight sub forum. It is a FreLux Synergy1.

Interesting piece of equipment


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[Mad Scientist]

I've been struggling with this lately. I fell down the high-end pocket knife rabbit hole a couple years ago, and I'm starting to climb out. I think fancy pocket knives with super steels are cool and all, but for the price and what I really need a knife for on a daily basis, they just aren't for me

I kind of got into the "extreme preparedness" mindset where I felt like I had to have a tool for every scenario on my person at all times. But I hate bulk in my pockets and find that if you are prepared in other aspects of your life, you don't need to be a walking toolbox. A SAK with a basic set of tools will get you through the day.

[MacGyver]

... and find that if you are prepared in other aspects of your life, you don't need to be a walking toolbox. A SAK with a basic set of tools will get you through the day.

   +100

A couple of basic pocket tools, and a whole lot of creativity and "out of the box" mindset can solve most everyday problems 

[cbl51]

I've been struggling with this lately. I fell down the high-end pocket knife rabbit hole a couple years ago, and I'm starting to climb out. I think fancy pocket knives with super steels are cool and all, but for the price and what I really need a knife for on a daily basis, they just aren't for me

I kind of got into the "extreme preparedness" mindset where I felt like I had to have a tool for every scenario on my person at all times. But I hate bulk in my pockets and find that if you are prepared in other aspects of your life, you don't need to be a walking toolbox. A SAK with a basic set of tools will get you through the day.

I know where your coming from bud. I went down that hole a long time ago, and it involved high end and customs. I even had a small Randall collection before reality set in and I discovered that a knife is just a knife in the end. It was like some kind of temporary insanity that one day I woke up and looked around at all the stuff, and said "What the -ell am I doing with all this?!" 

Once I sold off and gave away most of what I didn't really need, most all I was left with was a handful of SAK's. That's all I have used ever since. It was a liberating experience to rid myself of all that stuff. It took a while to climb back out of the habit hole, but just keep going towards the light!

[Manny Sanchez III]

I don’t carry just a SAK, but I’m pretty sure I could and it would pretty much cover all my needs. Usually I carry a folding knife (Spyderco Mantra or Kershaw link) a pry bar(KIT by Knifeguys or one by Maverick Customs), a Streamlight flashlight, and my small Knipex Cobra pliers. I stopped carrying a plier based MT a while back because I never use them, but now I carry the Knipex as a just in case (lighter than a plier based MT as well).



Whenever I feel like going light, this is my SAK based setup which covers 99.9% of anything I need. (The SAK is a Climber).



If I REALLY feel like going even lighter (like if I’m wearing shorts vs. pants), then I drop the Knipex and I just carry the Climber, Pioneer X, or regular model Pioneer. I feel more “prepared” with the models that have scissors though TBH.




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[Rapidray]

I don’t carry just a SAK, but I’m pretty sure I could and it would pretty much cover all my needs. Usually I carry a folding knife (Spyderco Mantra or Kershaw link) a pry bar(KIT by Knifeguys or one by Maverick Customs), a Streamlight flashlight, and my small Knipex Cobra pliers. I stopped carrying a plier based MT a while back because I never use them, but now I carry the Knipex as a just in case (lighter than a plier based MT as well).


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Great selection of tools to be carrying! 

[ElevenBlade]

I think the turning point for me where I stopped carrying a folder was when I started carrying a leatherman for work (and using it not just for the sake of using it). 

At the same time, I stopped carrying a folder to work because it was bad form on the job, and probably legally prohibited. 

Using what I had with me for the majority of the day, and doing just fine, I lost interest in carrying a folder.  Sure, I shoved it in my pocket the minute I got home from work, but I didn't use it any more. 

Eventually, I switched from leatherman to SAK as my EDC, and the folder was history. 

[ToolJoe]

I've carried only a Spirit for the last couple years and haven't looked back. I do carry knipex cobra pliers and plier wrench in my bag as a backpack also.

[cbl51]

Rhetorical question;

Why would we need any other folder or pocket knife since, in comparison to SAK's, all other folders pale to insignificance?

I mean that, with a Vicotrinox SAK in your pocket, what in the heck use is a ZT, Benchmade, Spyderco, or any other trendy tactical knife that is a product of an artificially created market?

Single blade knives with just one lone blade is a shallow one dimensional tool with limited use.

[Huntsman]

Fighting Talk CBL - But I am with you all the way -

I have a couple of nice single blade folders - One a pressie from my father-in-law
But I know I'll never carry them, because what if .....
I need a screw driver
I need scissors
I need a toothpick
I need a bottle opener
I need to drill a hole

The top three happen to me most days !! And the other two from time to time!
Not usually 'saving the day stuff' - Just fixing a loose screw, prying/scraping something, cutting my nails, getting rid of a bit of food - Etc etc

But maybe we had better pose the question in the Edged Tools Forum ?        

[EMarkM]

If I have a knife (or two) on me at all, and I almost always do, these days it is virtually guaranteed to be a Vic SAK. Daily favourites include Rambler, MiniChamp, Farmer, Cadet, Ranger, CyberTool 34, Huntsman.

I have a few more to choose from, and am looking forward to my Christmas gift of a SwissChamp.

I haven’t regularly carried a non-SAK for many years.

[SirVicaLot]

Rhetorical question;

Why would we need any other folder or pocket knife since, in comparison to SAK's, all other folders pale to insignificance?

I mean that, with a Vicotrinox SAK in your pocket, what in the heck use is a ZT, Benchmade, Spyderco, or any other trendy tactical knife that is a product of an artificially created market?

Single blade knives with just one lone blade is a shallow one dimensional tool with limited use.

While I agree with you I will start carrying a folder with my Spirit again once the 30 day challenge is over. The Spirit’s blade is reserved for dirty jobs: Cutting boxes, removing dried caulking, and that kinda stuff. The slim folder will be used for food prep exclusively. That way I have a blade for the hard jobs and one always sharp for the delicate ones. 

[MTFool]

Just one  Fools opinion. I carry a sak or two ( rambler and a small tinker), But I feel like I have to carry a oho folder to use when my other hand is occupied or for when a  fast defense option is needed.

[Manny Sanchez III]

Rhetorical question;

Why would we need any other folder or pocket knife since, in comparison to SAK's, all other folders pale to insignificance?

I mean that, with a Vicotrinox SAK in your pocket, what in the heck use is a ZT, Benchmade, Spyderco, or any other trendy tactical knife that is a product of an artificially created market?

Single blade knives with just one lone blade is a shallow one dimensional tool with limited use.

I honestly can’t say I disagree with this statement, but I can tell you at least why I favor my folders vs. my SAKs, at least for work.

Speed.

I work in a parts department at a dealership and I’m constantly having to open baggies of o-rings, screws, nuts, bolts, fuses, etc. So having a knife I can whip out and open one handed without a thought to cut those baggies open saves me time, especially when we are busy and I am doing several things at once, which is... all the time. A SAK could of course open those baggies, yes, but when you are in a hurry and multitasking and the phones are ringing off the hook, digging in my pocket, looking at the SAK to see where the blade is, finding the nail nick and opening it, removing the part I need, moving on to the next part and finding out it is also in an unopened baggie so I have to repeat the process over again... yeah, no, that just adds to the frustration and stress.

Also, being that I’m at work at a dealership, I have access to a plethora of tools so I rarely feel the need for any of the extra features on a SAK. As a matter of fact, the one tool the technicians are always looking to borrow? A knife.

When I’m NOT at work, however, that’s a different story. That’s when carrying only a folder makes me feel naked and unprepared. So my trusty Climber is always with me on those occasions.


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[ElevenBlade]

While I agree with you I will start carrying a folder with my Spirit again once the 30 day challenge is over. The Spirit’s blade is reserved for dirty jobs: Cutting boxes, removing dried caulking, and that kinda stuff. The slim folder will be used for food prep exclusively. That way I have a blade for the hard jobs and one always sharp for the delicate ones. 

Ah!  To that I say: the small blade is reserved for dirty work, the large blade is reserved for food prep.  If size matters, there are 111mm and 130mm models.  If one hand opening is necessary, there's that too.  There's a SAK for everyone. 

[gustophersmob]

For me at least in my current state in life and career, a SAK is more than enough. I can see how a one hand opening blade clipped to a pocket could be advantageous for other jobs/tasks, and I keep at least one OHO folder in the “collection” for when I know I’ll be doing some tasks that may need it.

That’s the beautiful thing about being spoiled for choice, it doesn’t have to be either/or. 

[Régis-Joël Charnay]

I have about 250 Swiss knives but I carry a Victorinox Compact in my pocket every day,

Very handy, with his pen, scissors, ...sometimes when I want something even less bulky I take a Waiter

But I still have in the wallet a bantam Alox , very fine it does not take space

[Storm]

Pioneer for me all on its lonesome.
That said,  I am a sparky so I've a full tool belt with linesman pliers and a full complement of screwdrivers handy a lot of the time.
 Although since becoming a foreman I've been just carrying a pen, a phone and my pioneer, and ive yet to feel "caught short",  so theres that 🙂👍

[der_horst]

I have about 250 Swiss knives

wow, can you post a picture with all knives?
That would be awesome.

[Rapidray]

I have about 250 Swiss knives but I carry a Victorinox Compact in my pocket every day,
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Very handy, with his pen, scissors, ...sometimes when I want something even less bulky I take a Waiter
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But I still have in the wallet a bantam Alox , very fine it does not take space
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A knife in your wallet! Would never of thought of that - 

[Myron]

Pioneer for me all on its lonesome.
That said,  I am a sparky so I've a full tool belt with linesman pliers and a full complement of screwdrivers handy a lot of the time.
 Although since becoming a foreman I've been just carrying a pen, a phone and my pioneer, and ive yet to feel "caught short",  so theres that 🙂👍

No Electrician for you?  I have a nice old cross Electrician, but I confess I never use it.  Seems like if you're the Pioneer kind of guy and also an electrician in your daily life, this would be the perfect SAK for you?

[colt 1911]

A SAK, a multi, and folder for me. The dedicated folder for general cutting chores and abuse allows me to keep the SAK blades sharp for delicate cutting needs. The multi because sometimes I need heavier duty implements or the pliers.  My most often carried combination, when not involved with a challenge, is a Swiss Champ with a Spirit tool in a leather pocket sheath, and a Myerchin titanium rigging knife which weighs less than most common folders even though it also has a marlin spike.

Solid ! Especially with the edition of the marlin spike


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[colt 1911]

3 combo for me.

1) juice SX
2) cadet
3)  spyerco  dragonfly

Dragonfly for dirty chores,
Cadet for food,
MT self explanatory


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[sir_mike]

That would be me!  Just an Explorer for my EDC.

[n4vgm]

For a long while I carried my own modded SAK (see below) but the scissors spring broke and I just put it on the shelf since I had a LM Squirt PS4. The the scissors broke on that so I sent it off under the warranty (even though I did buy it used). Then I started carrying a climber (I think) until the PS4 returned.

But lately I switched gears, selling several multi's I rarely used and thinking hard about what I really needed. Now I carry a Vic Mountaineer and sometimes a Ranger. I also own three 111mm slide locks (Picnicker, Rucksack & Outrider) for future camping carry (not quite retired yet).

Other than that I may pickup a Vic Rambler or Explorer, and I will fix the "Librarian" and do other mods, but for now the Mountaineer works great for my suburban librarian life.

[39hotrod]

As of late..
Spartan or Small Tinker in the watch pocket..
Case 54 Trapper on the belt in a Case pouch..
John

[Storm]

No Electrician for you?  I have a nice old cross Electrician, but I confess I never use it.  Seems like if you're the Pioneer kind of guy and also an electrician in your daily life, this would be the perfect SAK for you?

Youd think that, but i make extensive use of the screwdriver tip on the can opener for such things as opening switcboard covers .

[nate j]

But I still have in the wallet a bantam Alox , very fine it does not take space

Nicely done, sir!  I've got an alox Bantam in my wallet as well.