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ca Offline Chako

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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #30 on: May 04, 2021, 04:41:12 PM
Welcome. Sounds like you have found a few good uses for them.  :hatsoff:

I am sure you probably are already aware of SAKWiki seeing as you have found Multitool.org...but if you haven't...

https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php

And the other members aren't kidding. If you get the SAK bug bad, there are so many to collect, that your small drawer might overflow before you know it.
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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #31 on: May 04, 2021, 08:26:06 PM
Howdy folks. From Ohio here and rather new to the forum. I’ve been a SAK fan since my brother sent me a Huntsman back in 1984 while he was stationed in Germany. I had an uncle into knives who told me to take good care of that knife because it was quality kit. I’ve carried it very frequently since and it is still going strong.

I was more into tactical folders buying mostly Emersons and Benchmades. Now, I’m just into SAKs and traditional slip joints.  I saw Scientist somewhere and just immediately fell in love all over again with SAKs. I always carry Rambler in the watch pocket, a Scientist or Tourist, and a Murray Carter ‘Perfect’ model neck knife. This has been my daily carry for years.

My latest project has been turning a Spartan into a whittler. I modded the bottle opener into a chisel, the small blade into a Wharncliffe and I filed off the small screwdriver tip for easier scraping a la Felix Immler’s suggestion. I didn’t do the best work, but it’s a better whittler now and only another 20 bucks or so to do it again, only better.

Laters!



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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #32 on: May 04, 2021, 08:30:48 PM

So which one is next on your want to buy list?

A Rambler for sure. Beyond that I am not sure. I've got a donor on it's way to change out the scales of the Tinker small to include a toothpick/tweezers. I'm really really digging that one as an EDC.

If I order something else, it will probably be after giving it much thought. I'm a sucker for impulsively purchasing stuff at the fleamarket though.
Jason - N4RBZ- A Harley can get you through times of no money better than money can get you through times of no Harley____O~`o__


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #33 on: May 04, 2021, 08:37:18 PM
Howdy folks. From Ohio here and rather new to the forum. I’ve been a SAK fan since my brother sent me a Huntsman back in 1984 while he was stationed in Germany. I had an uncle into knives who told me to take good care of that knife because it was quality kit. I’ve carried it very frequently since and it is still going strong.

I was more into tactical folders buying mostly Emersons and Benchmades. Now, I’m just into SAKs and traditional slip joints.  I saw Scientist somewhere and just immediately fell in love all over again with SAKs. I always carry Rambler in the watch pocket, a Scientist or Tourist, and a Murray Carter ‘Perfect’ model neck knife. This has been my daily carry for years.

My latest project has been turning a Spartan into a whittler. I modded the bottle opener into a chisel, the small blade into a Wharncliffe and I filed off the small screwdriver tip for easier scraping a la Felix Immler’s suggestion. I didn’t do the best work, but it’s a better whittler now and only another 20 bucks or so to do it again, only better.

Laters!

Whatcha whittling with that Spartan Powerbill?
Jason - N4RBZ- A Harley can get you through times of no money better than money can get you through times of no Harley____O~`o__


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #34 on: May 04, 2021, 10:54:52 PM
Welcome to Powerbill too

Good work on the Spartan and of course I dont have to say anymore about the Huntsman !!  ;)


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #35 on: May 04, 2021, 11:44:39 PM
Welcome to the madness Jason and Powerbill. LOL
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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #36 on: May 05, 2021, 08:54:13 AM
 :iagree: welcome indeed!


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #37 on: May 05, 2021, 07:52:47 PM
Howdy folks. From Ohio here and rather new to the forum. I’ve been a SAK fan since my brother sent me a Huntsman back in 1984 while he was stationed in Germany. I had an uncle into knives who told me to take good care of that knife because it was quality kit. I’ve carried it very frequently since and it is still going strong.

I was more into tactical folders buying mostly Emersons and Benchmades. Now, I’m just into SAKs and traditional slip joints.  I saw Scientist somewhere and just immediately fell in love all over again with SAKs. I always carry Rambler in the watch pocket, a Scientist or Tourist, and a Murray Carter ‘Perfect’ model neck knife. This has been my daily carry for years.

My latest project has been turning a Spartan into a whittler. I modded the bottle opener into a chisel, the small blade into a Wharncliffe and I filed off the small screwdriver tip for easier scraping a la Felix Immler’s suggestion. I didn’t do the best work, but it’s a better whittler now and only another 20 bucks or so to do it again, only better.

Laters!

Welcome and good job with the Spartan.

Of course, any whittler simply must have a Ranger for the chisel, saws, and file.  :pok: :D


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #38 on: May 06, 2021, 05:02:39 AM
Whaaaat    ???    Shock Horror !!!    :o

Of course, any whittler simply must have a Ranger for the chisel, saws, and file.  :pok: :D

Have we finally found someone who uses the chisel


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #39 on: May 06, 2021, 06:09:43 PM
Whoa, a twofer!  Welcome to Both of you. :cheers:


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #40 on: May 11, 2021, 11:36:09 AM
Welcome to the pair of you , thanks for sharing your stories. Looking forward to hearing of future SAK adventures and everyday happenings involving swiss goodness  :cheers:
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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #41 on: August 12, 2021, 01:53:46 AM
Just for a little score keeping,,,,

This was my first post at MTo in May,,, when I got my first SAK. I counted this morning and now I have 15 Victorinox or Wenger's. That's not counting a couple of off brand pieces that I haven't given away yet. The good news is that I have enough now that I don't feel like I need to buy every one I see.
Jason - N4RBZ- A Harley can get you through times of no money better than money can get you through times of no Harley____O~`o__


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #42 on: August 12, 2021, 04:25:38 AM
 :salute: Time flies and the SAKs add up.  The process is a strange one, that is, trying SAKs to come up with what works for you.  I began with a Recruit and it seems I come back to this SAK a lot.  My final pocket carry SAK?  No but its one I enjoy a lot.   
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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #43 on: August 12, 2021, 04:38:23 AM
And then there's modding...

Once you have a bunch of SAKs and you start saying to yourself "I like this model, but wish it had [name of extra tool]".

Now there's a rabbit hole!   :ahhh

Welcome to you both!
SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive (2)
85mm: Traveler, Delemont S10, Bass
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox


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Re: New Member and first time SAK owner
Reply #44 on: August 12, 2021, 04:48:55 AM
:salute: Time flies and the SAKs add up.  The process is a strange one, that is, trying SAKs to come up with what works for you.  I began with a Recruit and it seems I come back to this SAK a lot.  My final pocket carry SAK?  No but its one I enjoy a lot.   

 :like: I haven't chosen "the one" yet,,,, but I've carried the Waiter more than the rest. Its basic single blade and bottle opener fit my workplace needs perfectly. The corkscrew was dead weight though and the Waiter was replaced with a Bantam just last week. When I've felt the need for more tool options, the Wenger Teton has gotten the nod more times than others. I'll  likely get more,,, but nothing is on my want list for now.

And then there's modding...

Once you have a bunch of SAKs and you start saying to yourself "I like this model, but wish it had [name of extra tool]".

Now there's a rabbit hole!   :ahhh

Welcome to you both!


Yeah,,, I do see myself getting into mods in the near future.
Jason - N4RBZ- A Harley can get you through times of no money better than money can get you through times of no Harley____O~`o__


 

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