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Offline messiaxh21

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Hello from PA
on: February 10, 2026, 09:42:06 AM
Hi all,

I recently got back into MTs and particularly SAK.

I had a simple victoronix as a kid (can't remember which one now) but just carried a pocket knife for years as an adult.

I realized I've gotten tired of trying to find a tool when I need it and just swapped out the pocket knife for a leatherman rebar recently.

Some of the things I get into around the house or elsewhere that may be a good job for a multitool (but haven't really tried):
- laptop mods / repair
- watches (no MT I'm aware of for this world but I'd surely like to find out from anyone here)
- audio - built amps and headphone repair
- general fix it stuff, door hinges, loose screws, etc...
- firearm maintenance (only have a few)

I'm also super keen on getting back into the Swiss army knife world.

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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #1 on: February 10, 2026, 11:37:16 AM
Welcome aboard, anywhere between Philly up to Wilkes-Barre? I pretty much did the same, started off with a Swiss army, then switched to a multitool, but now switched back to just a Swiss army,,
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #2 on: February 10, 2026, 11:59:17 AM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on February 10, 2026, 11:37:16 AM
Welcome aboard, anywhere between Philly up to Wilkes-Barre? I pretty much did the same, started off with a Swiss army, then switched to a multitool, but now switched back to just a Swiss army, JR
And will presumably switch back to a real multitool one day or another…  :D

Welcome aboard messiaxh21 ! Sorry for the friendly banter above, don't mean to pollute your thread.
I can't help you with firearms (though I imagine you know of the MUT ?) but for watches I know there are Watch case opener SAKs.
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #3 on: February 10, 2026, 02:03:39 PM
Hello and welcome aboard  :cheers:
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #4 on: February 10, 2026, 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: Frenchephaistos on February 10, 2026, 11:59:17 AM
And will presumably switch back to a real multitool one day or another…  :D
No, if I started needing pliers again I’d still carry the sak but add a small pair of pliers rather then switching back to a multitool that I could break, heck I have a bunch of mini tools, heck even mini pipe wrenches, but I’d get a new mini pair of piers..
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #5 on: February 10, 2026, 05:36:23 PM
Welcome!
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #6 on: February 11, 2026, 10:31:42 AM
Quote from: Frenchephaistos on February 10, 2026, 11:59:17 AM
And will presumably switch back to a real multitool one day or another…  :D

Welcome aboard messiaxh21 ! Sorry for the friendly banter above, don't mean to pollute your thread.
I can't help you with firearms (though I imagine you know of the MUT ?) but for watches I know there are Watch case opener SAKs.


I did see the MUT - seems like it's not made anymore though and going out of stock. I have some dedicated tools for the cleaning but it would be interesting to see how useful a multitool like that would be.

Do you happen to know offhand which swiss armys can do watch case opening?

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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #7 on: February 11, 2026, 11:21:26 AM
Don't have any but my local watch repairman has several :

https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Watch+Case+Opener
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #8 on: February 11, 2026, 11:25:09 AM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on February 10, 2026, 03:25:01 PM
No, if I started needing pliers again I’d still carry the sak but add a small pair of pliers rather then switching back to a multitool that I could break, heck I have a bunch of mini tools, heck even mini pipe wrenches, but I’d get a new mini pair of piers..
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #9 on: February 11, 2026, 04:45:25 PM
Hello from the mid-east part of the state. I think we're up to 4 or 5 of us now!
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #10 on: February 11, 2026, 06:06:14 PM
Welcome aboard! Both Victorinox and Wenger produced tools used to remove pressure-fit case backs. You may also be able to get a mini screwdriver that fits the tiny Phillips screws. Unfortunately, removal of a screw back case will require a dedicated tool.
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Re: Hello from PA
Reply #11 on: February 12, 2026, 01:57:48 PM
Welcome aboard, enjoy the forum!

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