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Title: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 25, 2011, 07:13:19 AM
So i'm thinking I am going to replace my Leatherman Style for a SAK that will live on my keychain. My question is what is a good keychain SAK. I'm thinking I want something more capable than a classic but do not want anything very big. Well fellas what do you have for me to look into? Thank you in advance.
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: gafftapegreenia on August 25, 2011, 07:23:34 AM
Vic Rally
Vic Rambler
Wenger Pocket Tech


I personally carry the Rally, but own the other two.
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 25, 2011, 07:29:02 AM
Vic Rally
Vic Rambler
Wenger Pocket Tech


I personally carry the Rally, but own the other two.

Thanks I will check em out.
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: gafftapegreenia on August 25, 2011, 07:30:19 AM
Perhaps the Vic Mini Champ as well, but that might be too big for your preferences.
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 25, 2011, 07:32:59 AM
I should add some guidelines. It must have Scissors, Blade, File/Flathead, and Tweezers. Maybe I should just go with a Classic.  :D
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Gareth on August 25, 2011, 08:16:21 AM
Rambler or Manager IMO.
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Reinier on August 25, 2011, 08:46:39 AM
Manager, Midnite Manager!
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Zed on August 25, 2011, 09:04:34 AM
Im a fan of the classic and have a rambler , i like to have scissors toothpick and tweezers so the classic is perfect, sadly though as i tend to drop my keys now and then ive broken lots of scales so a alox is better but no toothpick or tweezers  :-\ ive got a CAK that is solid got alox scales and still has toothpick and tweezers, i need a modded vic alox classic i think  ;)
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: kirk13 on August 25, 2011, 09:06:16 AM
Manager, Midnite Manager!

Like he said!

I carry a Midnight Manager as part of my work edc.The combo tool gets to screws no other MT can reach,and its bearly bigger than a Classic
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: richs2891 on August 25, 2011, 09:12:09 AM
Another vote for the Manager, or if want to spend a bit more midnight manager
Do really like the pen in the manager - has been used quite a bit
Richard
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: edcgear on August 25, 2011, 09:23:17 AM
Manager, Midnite Manager!

+1 on this!!
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 25, 2011, 09:34:21 AM
Wenger Pocket Tool Chest or Vic Rambler/Manager
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Jmora on August 25, 2011, 09:46:40 AM
With a classic you miss out on a caplifter/phillips. I have a manager, its good like the others say, you have the option of either tweezers or toothpick, the other scale is taken up with a pen. I like it because it has sciessors and a caplifter, pretty fundamental tools, which frees me to carry any other knife I like in my pocket, e.g. small folder. Midnite manager won't give you either of the tweezers or toothpick, because of the LED light and pen in the scales. Most people here agree that the LED in a SAK is not that strong, and that it is better to carry a dedicated torch.
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Singh on August 25, 2011, 12:40:47 PM
I was really "meh" about the classic, but then I decided to give one a try because it was only $8.  I can say that the classic is working out very well.
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: MirrorEdge on August 27, 2011, 10:01:13 AM
I think that you should just keep the LM syle  :) … it really look cool and useful  8)
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Styerman on August 27, 2011, 01:43:32 PM
Rambler or MiniChamp . Classics are nice , especially Alox . ( you can carry the toothpick and tweezers in you wallet )

Chris
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Zed on August 29, 2011, 04:29:03 PM
Gutted my handy little CAK alox style classic style thingy fell off my keychain over the weekend  :ahhh   :ahhh  lost forever, i miss it as to me as handy as my wave  :-\ i guess ill have to look out for a manager now as seems like you guys like this model  :tu:  dam got something stuck in my teeth  :ahhh  :ahhh  need my little toothpick  :ahhh   :D
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: captain spaulding on August 29, 2011, 09:07:46 PM
Gutted my handy little CAK alox style classic style thingy fell off my keychain over the weekend  :ahhh   :ahhh  lost forever, i miss it as to me as handy as my wave  :-\ i guess ill have to look out for a manager now as seems like you guys like this model  :tu:  dam got something stuck in my teeth  :ahhh  :ahhh  need my little toothpick  :ahhh   :D


That sucks. At least it gives you an excuse to buy a new one.
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: nuphoria on August 29, 2011, 09:45:26 PM
Rambler... most useful thing I carry with me every day without a doubt :)
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Zed on August 29, 2011, 09:54:35 PM
Rambler... most useful thing I carry with me every day without a doubt :)

 :D  although the sad thing was i was given it as a gift and although a CAK it was solid and alox and just like a classic but with the extras of the toothpick and tweezers that you dont get on a alox vic classic  :-\  i might go back to a LM micra  ::)  :D and keep the tweezers and toothpick in my capsule  ;)
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: kirk13 on August 29, 2011, 10:31:46 PM
Gutted my handy little CAK alox style classic style thingy fell off my keychain over the weekend  :ahhh   :ahhh  lost forever, i miss it as to me as handy as my wave  :-\ i guess ill have to look out for a manager now as seems like you guys like this model  :tu:  dam got something stuck in my teeth  :ahhh  :ahhh  need my little toothpick  :ahhh   :D

Sorry to hear about your loss,Loosing ones like that hurt the most!

If you looking for a Manager,Swiis Knife and Tool have MidniteManagers on the cheap :pok:
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Zed on September 01, 2011, 01:26:43 PM
Gutted my handy little CAK alox style classic style thingy fell off my keychain over the weekend  :ahhh   :ahhh  lost forever, i miss it as to me as handy as my wave  :-\ i guess ill have to look out for a manager now as seems like you guys like this model  :tu:  dam got something stuck in my teeth  :ahhh  :ahhh  need my little toothpick  :ahhh   :D

Sorry to hear about your loss,Loosing ones like that hurt the most!

If you looking for a Manager,Swiis Knife and Tool have MidniteManagers on the cheap :pok:

not sure what happened there  :think:

i checked out but i cant see a manager, could be me as blind as a bat  :D
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: kirk13 on September 01, 2011, 04:12:36 PM
Gutted my handy little CAK alox style classic style thingy fell off my keychain over the weekend  :ahhh   :ahhh  lost forever, i miss it as to me as handy as my wave  :-\ i guess ill have to look out for a manager now as seems like you guys like this model  :tu:  dam got something stuck in my teeth  :ahhh  :ahhh  need my little toothpick  :ahhh   :D

Sorry to hear about your loss,Loosing ones like that hurt the most!

If you looking for a Manager,Swiis Knife and Tool have MidniteManagers on the cheap :pok:

not sure what happened there  :think:

i checked out but i cant see a manager, could be me as blind as a bat  :D

OOOPs looks like they've sold out :oops:They still had them on Sturday when I order the Black Alox

 :drool: Black Alox
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Zed on September 01, 2011, 05:04:19 PM
Gutted my handy little CAK alox style classic style thingy fell off my keychain over the weekend  :ahhh   :ahhh  lost forever, i miss it as to me as handy as my wave  :-\ i guess ill have to look out for a manager now as seems like you guys like this model  :tu:  dam got something stuck in my teeth  :ahhh  :ahhh  need my little toothpick  :ahhh   :D

Sorry to hear about your loss,Loosing ones like that hurt the most!

If you looking for a Manager,Swiis Knife and Tool have MidniteManagers on the cheap :pok:

not sure what happened there  :think:

i checked out but i cant see a manager, could be me as blind as a bat  :D

OOOPs looks like they've sold out :oops:They still had them on Sturday when I order the Black Alox

 :drool: Black Alox

i guess ill just go back to my waves scissors lol  :D
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: macabee on September 01, 2011, 05:46:49 PM
Whilst the mini champ is excellent for the keychain, I personally stick with the LM Micra, takes a lot of beating, especially as the cellidor handles take a beating from key's, etc.


Cheers  :multi:
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Sparky415 on September 02, 2011, 12:25:44 AM
Whilst the mini champ is excellent for the keychain, I personally stick with the LM Micra, takes a lot of beating, especially as the cellidor handles take a beating from key's, etc.


Cheers  :multi:

+1  :tu:
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: sawman on September 02, 2011, 12:43:57 AM
The Rambler features more goodies than the Classic and is not much thicker  :tu:
Title: Re: Best keychain SAK?
Post by: Stirling3749 on September 02, 2011, 08:12:25 AM
I have an Executive on my keys.
Great little knife, 74mm but thin for what it has.  ;)