Victorinox Multi Purpose Hook Question

[Leatherman123]

I was looking at my Timekeeper today, and I realized that the back of the hook has a nail file on the back of it. Why isn't the nail file on all SAKs with the hook? LOL!

[donvito]

The Compact has a file as well. I belive it's unique to only these two models.

[crls1]

No is not. The XAVT also has this kind of hook (it has two). Here are some pics and an article from SOSAK (the file is supposed to strike matches)

Carlos

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=196&Itemid=35

[donvito]

No is not. The XAVT also has this kind of hook (it has two). Here are some pics and an article from SOSAK (the file is supposed to strike matches)

Carlos

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=196&Itemid=35

That monster has almost everything in it and yep it's for striking matches.

[stressmaster5000]

I do not think the engraved file surface on the back side of some hooks is a model choice but rather more of timing, when the new feature came out. Here is a photo showing 2 hooks for comparison.

[donvito]

None of my other SAKs with scissors/hook layer have the file.

[donvito]

Just checked my Timekeeper and it's missing the file as well. I do have a Compact on the way, and maybe that one will have it. Anyone with a later model sak other that Compact/Timekeeper have a file on their hook???

[Gareth]

My new Swisschamp hasn't got it.  I think it's limited to the Compact and Time Keeper (plus XVAT etc).  As to why just these models I don't know.  Perhaps it's a money thing, any extra processing will add to the production cost.  Maybe it's just a conceptual idea, the Compact & Time Keeper are supposed to be the most feature laden SAKs for the size.  The main Victorinox site lists the Time Keeper as having a multi-purpose hook with nailfile.  All the rest I've looked at just list it as Multi-purpose hook.

[Benner]

I was looking at my Timekeeper today, and I realized that the back of the hook has a nail file on the back of it. Why isn't the nail file on all SAKs with the hook? LOL!

So is this the new best SAK now then? 

[Leatherman123]

Not a chance! The Timber Alpine Backpacker reigns supreme! 

[Benner]

Not a chance! The Timber Alpine Backpacker reigns supreme! 

...this week. 

[AndyTiedye]

My Traveller Lite has the file on the back of the hook.
So does my Timekeeper.
New Silvertech does not,  so it isn't just when it was made.

[Craig]

Nice feature. Shame my Swisschamp doesn't have one. I suppose it's got a blade file already.

[Benner]

Nice feature. Shame my Swisschamp doesn't have one. I suppose it's got a blade file already.

Yeah I don't see it as a necessity on the Swisschamp.

[Zack]

My timekeeper is sans file as well...bummer.