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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #60 on: January 15, 2020, 11:38:10 AM
Quote from: Max Stone on January 15, 2020, 11:18:07 AM
I bought the ‘big’ ones last year to complete my 30-day 30 SAKs challenge, but they’re really just of value to me as part of my collection. I can’t justify carrying them because of their size. SC is my max for pocket carry.

Normally prefer to carry a 3-layer like a Yeoman recreation or my Telluride. Covers most of my needs.  :salute:

That's an awesome mod!  :drool: Did you mod it yourself?
How did you fit that phillips on the can opener's back? Or is it on the scissor layer? And is it me or can opener and cap lifter are inverted? I'm lost  ??? :ahhh
But that's a terrific sak!  :like:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #61 on: January 15, 2020, 12:08:22 PM
 :hatsoff: You’re spot on. Openers reversed to make space for back tools. There are more pics here https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=82659.0
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #62 on: January 15, 2020, 02:10:26 PM
Quote from: Max Stone on January 15, 2020, 11:18:07 AM
I bought the ‘big’ ones last year to complete my 30-day 30 SAKs challenge, but they’re really just of value to me as part of my collection. I can’t justify carrying them because of their size. SC is my max for pocket carry.

Normally prefer to carry a 3-layer like a Yeoman recreation or my Telluride. Covers most of my needs.  :salute:
Nice one and color!  :like: :cheers:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #63 on: January 15, 2020, 06:42:48 PM
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #64 on: January 15, 2020, 09:01:41 PM
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #65 on: January 15, 2020, 09:17:37 PM
That's a real Masterpiece, DT!
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #66 on: January 16, 2020, 04:30:02 AM
Quote from: Simon_Templar on January 15, 2020, 08:07:46 AM
Except it's not, Mr. Compact :rofl:

See there.... that's the trouble - I've got a Compact on me about half the time. But I leave it at home when I go hiking or camping.  What if I need a saw?   :bnghd:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #67 on: January 16, 2020, 06:11:14 AM
The cheek ! Challenge him to a duel , however that works?😁
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #68 on: January 16, 2020, 09:33:27 AM
Quote from: ElevenBlade on January 16, 2020, 04:30:02 AM
See there.... that's the trouble - I've got a Compact on me about half the time. But I leave it at home when I go hiking or camping.  What if I need a saw?   :bnghd:

I guess we all know this line of reasoning. It's in the nature of SAKs, they fuel your "what if?" fantasies. Problem is, if you don't get that under control, you will end up carrying a XLT at all times ;)

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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #69 on: January 16, 2020, 02:43:20 PM
Quote from: Simon_Templar on January 16, 2020, 09:33:27 AM
I guess we all know this line of reasoning. It's in the nature of SAKs, they fuel your "what if?" fantasies. Problem is, if you don't get that under control, you will end up carrying a XLT at all times ;)

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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #70 on: January 16, 2020, 03:15:14 PM
I am still trying to get my reasoning under control  :facepalm:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #71 on: January 16, 2020, 03:44:37 PM
Quote from: ElevenBlade on January 15, 2020, 02:56:11 AM
For me - in my little mind - I want a SAK that I will use for everything that I will use my SAK for - does that make any sense to anyone?

I'm setting myself up for nostalgia in my later years. 


I can completely agree with you and with the rest of what you wrote but this ^^ really hit the nail on the head. 
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #72 on: January 16, 2020, 03:54:40 PM
Absolutely!  Honestly, life was a lot easier (but no where near as fun!) when I only had the Huntsman.  I think that's why I like Challenges.  It takes the decision on what to carry out of the equation :facepalm:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #73 on: January 16, 2020, 05:55:30 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on January 16, 2020, 03:54:40 PM
Absolutely!  Honestly, life was a lot easier (but no where near as fun!) when I only had the Huntsman.  I think that's why I like Challenges.  It takes the decision on what to carry out of the equation :facepalm:
And the other challengers who come up with some great solutions is nothing but a win win  :cheers:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #74 on: January 16, 2020, 07:09:14 PM
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #75 on: January 16, 2020, 10:42:13 PM
Quote from: Aloha on January 16, 2020, 03:44:37 PM
I can completely agree with you and with the rest of what you wrote but this ^^ really hit the nail on the head.

 :cheers:

looks like I have an error on the bottom of the post and cut myself off accidentally.   :oops:

You wanna know something else I can't decide about....
Fieldmaster vs. Huntsman

As with my Compact, I can turn a Phillips screw with the can opener.  But I wonder - am I more likely to rescue the pot-luck dinner, and fix my eyeglasses.... or am I more likely to secure a sunken Phillips screw.

Historically it has been the former... but theres something about Fieldmaster February being around the corner that is reeling me in....
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #76 on: January 16, 2020, 11:49:27 PM
Thanks for the comments guys, and Sorry for my late reply!

Today I did a lot of chores um house with only a Spartan and a MT. Assembled some eletric plugs, lamp sockets, opened packages, assembled furniture...

The two biggest Saks who see uses is Cybertool and Ranger.

But the best for me is the Trail Guide.
It's in essence a Compact with file

Enviado de meu moto g(6) usando o Tapatalk

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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #77 on: January 17, 2020, 05:21:57 AM
Quote from: ElevenBlade on January 16, 2020, 10:42:13 PM
:cheers:

looks like I have an error on the bottom of the post and cut myself off accidentally.   :oops:

You wanna know something else I can't decide about....
Fieldmaster vs. Huntsman

As with my Compact, I can turn a Phillips screw with the can opener.  But I wonder - am I more likely to rescue the pot-luck dinner, and fix my eyeglasses.... or am I more likely to secure a sunken Phillips screw.

Historically it has been the former... but theres something about Fieldmaster February being around the corner that is reeling me in....

I had the same issue. Then I put the micro screwdriver in my small FAK that I carry everywhere I go. I read a post from someone online that said he built not a FAK but rather a „Need and First Aid Kit“. He had a better term for it, but I cannot remember  :facepalm:

In his kit he had also a night guard, as he was a wilderness guide, so he would spend a lot of nights away from home. Adopting the same principle, I put the micro screwdriver in there. Honestly, I have yet to use it to fix my glasses while out and about, but it is good to know that I have it close by should I need it.

That leaves two more uses (for me) for the corkscrew: Opening knots and opening jars. The first one I have no need for when in the city or walking the dogs. When I go hiking or camping that is a different story, but the solution for that is the new SAK I have coming in tomorrow  :whistle:
Jar opening (pickle jars for example) happens almost exclusively in the kitchen, so I can just reach for the Champ that is nearby.

I also prefer a 3D Philips over a 2D one, or the tip of the can opener. I know it works well enough, it is just personal preference.

In conclusion: Philips is more useful to me than the corkscrew. Yes I know, if you go back a year you might find a post of me saying the opposite. See story above for the change in reasoning  :D 
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #78 on: January 20, 2020, 01:17:06 AM
Quote from: SirVicaLot on January 17, 2020, 05:21:57 AM
That leaves two more uses (for me) for the corkscrew: Opening knots and opening jars. The first one I have no need for when in the city or walking the dogs. When I go hiking or camping that is a different story, but the solution for that is the new SAK I have coming in tomorrow  :whistle:
Jar opening (pickle jars for example) happens almost exclusively in the kitchen, so I can just reach for the Champ that is nearby.

How does the corkscrew assist with opening jars?   :think:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #79 on: January 20, 2020, 03:16:28 AM
Set it under the lid at about a 45 degree angle. Start twisting gently. The corkscrew will bend the lid just enough to break the seal.
Had no idea it would work until i found a video of it. Since then, every lid that doesn‘t wanna budge, gets this treatment  :D

Unfortunately I cannot find the video anymore  :dunno:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #80 on: January 20, 2020, 04:09:52 AM
I carry larger SAKs out of habit and a (negative) feedback loop when I carry thinner knives. I always end up finding out what tools I don't like to live without.

Of course, the tool I've missed the least is the scaler...but even that has a few instances where I wish I had one on me.

The feedback also help send me down the mod path to build minimal knives that I can live with...and hopefully an 'ultimate' set of knives that fit my peculiarities and preferences.
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #81 on: January 20, 2020, 05:53:23 AM
Quote from: SirVicaLot on January 20, 2020, 03:16:28 AM
Set it under the lid at about a 45 degree angle. Start twisting gently. The corkscrew will bend the lid just enough to break the seal.
Had no idea it would work until i found a video of it. Since then, every lid that doesn‘t wanna budge, gets this treatment  :D

Unfortunately I cannot find the video anymore  :dunno:

Thanks for the explanation.  Chalk up another use for the corkscrew!!

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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #82 on: January 20, 2020, 01:43:05 PM
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #83 on: January 20, 2020, 02:58:15 PM
For me, I think there is a fuzzy line between what I want/ need to carry, and what I own just to admire.  My Pioneer has been EDC for a long time ( with a Spyderco clipped in my pocket).  But I have a few of the bigger ones.  They are likely to get tossed in my day pack, or my bike bag.  I have a bigger one in my ADV motorcycle tool pouch. I'm not gonna carry something all that large and heavy, unless I know for sure I need a specific tool for a planned task. 

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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #84 on: January 22, 2020, 10:00:42 AM
Quote from: SirVicaLot on January 20, 2020, 03:16:28 AM
Set it under the lid at about a 45 degree angle. Start twisting gently. The corkscrew will bend the lid just enough to break the seal.
Had no idea it would work until i found a video of it. Since then, every lid that doesn‘t wanna budge, gets this treatment  :D

Unfortunately I cannot find the video anymore  :dunno:

I would love to see that video !  :think:
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Re: Who's buying the 'big' ones?
Reply #85 on: January 22, 2020, 03:38:43 PM
I might do one myself next time i have to open a pickle jar  :tu:
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