Successful on other sites- let's see and hear about the Compact, Waiter, etc.
My Compact is my favourite SAK lately, especially since I pimped it up a bit!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A2522_zpszh1udcrw.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A2522_zpszh1udcrw.jpg.html)
The copper scales have about doubled its weight which I quite like - feels a bit more hefty!
I've never been able to get on with the smaller SAKs though, 91mm is the smallest you'll see me carrying.
My Compact is my favourite SAK lately, especially since I pimped it up a bit!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A2522_zpszh1udcrw.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A2522_zpszh1udcrw.jpg.html)
The copper scales have about doubled its weight which I quite like - feels a bit more hefty!
I've never been able to get on with the smaller SAKs though, 91mm is the smallest you'll see me carrying.
What about when no one is looking??? :rofl:
My Compact is my favourite SAK lately, especially since I pimped it up a bit!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/6Q9A2522_zpszh1udcrw.jpg) (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/DaveK-ToolPics/media/6Q9A2522_zpszh1udcrw.jpg.html)
The copper scales have about doubled its weight which I quite like - feels a bit more hefty!
I've never been able to get on with the smaller SAKs though, 91mm is the smallest you'll see me carrying.
What about when no one is looking??? :rofl:
I dig the small/thin SAKs more every day
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04377_zpsvptvldk5.jpg)
Just got these three in the mail: Waiter, Bantam and Executive
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04374_zpsu7a7cvtj.jpg)
They are true examples of classic, thin and easy to carry utility
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04380_zps3ybxza0e.jpg)
Unobtrusive tools, sexy looking and packing a lot of versatility in such little size and weight :tu:
I dig the small/thin SAKs more every day:cheers:
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04377_zpsvptvldk5.jpg)
Just got these three in the mail: Waiter, Bantam and Executive
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04374_zpsu7a7cvtj.jpg)
They are true examples of classic, thin and easy to carry utility
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04380_zps3ybxza0e.jpg)
Unobtrusive tools, sexy looking and packing a lot of versatility in such little size and weight :tu:
Tourist, Waiter and Walker.
Yes, of course, you're completely right.Tourist, Waiter and Walker.
Isn't it Sportsman maybe? I like that Walker! Looking forward to trying out the 84mm woodsaw when I get a chance. :cheers:
Some really great pics in this thread :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Some really great pics in this thread :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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kSome really great pics in this thread :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Quote from: TonySal
link=topic=68218.msg1340172#msg1340172 date=1473172740Some really great pics in this thread :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Nice SAKs and nice coffee inevitably make for nice pics :salute:
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03452_zpsomfbpc1z.jpg)
Some really great pics in this thread :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:Is there something on the key ring? Cant quite tell....
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kSome really great pics in this thread :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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:like:Quote from: ThePeacent
link=topic=68218.msg1340380#msg1340380 date=1473192751Quote from: TonySal
link=topic=68218.msg1340172#msg1340172 date=1473172740Some really great pics in this thread :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Nice SAKs and nice coffee inevitably make for nice pics :salute:
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM03452_zpsomfbpc1z.jpg)Some really great pics in this thread :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:Is there something on the key ring? Cant quite tell....
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Back to the executive!Very nice one sir- of course, now I have to order one !
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04442_zpsqjiigccl.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04444_zpsi9f2iunt.jpg)
Best file on a SAK ever
Back to the executive!
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04442_zpsqjiigccl.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04444_zpsi9f2iunt.jpg)
Best file on a SAK ever
I have a dream.
That one day I have aquired the skill and mental fortitude to assemble a set of modified little SAKs that as a collection will give me access to all topside tools that victorinox offers with a bare minimum of tool redundancy. :drool:
It might look something like this: (red scales throughout)
- 111m Swiss cheese knife - food prep blades and corkscrew (2 toothpicks, because cheese)
- 84 Alox Bantam - everpresent pocket buddy
- 74mm scissors and nail file in an alox money clip - grooming kit
- 91mm 2 layer tool with cybertool bit layer, mag-glas/led layer and bottom phillips and plus scales - office tinkering I
- 93mm 2 layer tool with pliers and metal saw - office tinkering II
- 93mm 2 layer tool with wood saw, pruner blade and awl - minimalist woods kit
:dd:
No openers? :ahhh
I have a dream.
That one day I have aquired the skill and mental fortitude to assemble a set of modified little SAKs that as a collection will give me access to all topside tools that victorinox offers with a bare minimum of tool redundancy. :drool:
It might look something like this: (red scales throughout)
- 111m Swiss cheese knife - food prep blades and corkscrew (2 toothpicks, because cheese)
- 84 Alox Bantam - everpresent pocket buddy
- 74mm scissors and nail file in an alox money clip - grooming kit
- 91mm 2 layer tool with cybertool bit layer, mag-glas/led layer and bottom phillips and plus scales - office tinkering I
- 93mm 2 layer tool with pliers and metal saw - office tinkering II
- 93mm 2 layer tool with wood saw, pruner blade and awl - minimalist woods kit
:dd:
New page banana man dance
:nanadance: :nanadance:
New page banana man dance
:nanadance: :nanadance:
+1!
Mockup.
I have yet to try peening, so this thing will have to wait until after a couple of practice runs next weekend :ahhh
Cheers John. All input is greatly appreciated. :cheers:
I think I'll start learning by putting together a couple of 1 or 2 layer test knives using just blades, fish-scaler and corkscrews. No bushings (My disassembly loss rate is 50% :facepalm: ), so they will get diy wood scales eventually.
Afterwards I'll hopefully be ready to tackle a bushing peen job by reusing the swisschamp pins cut to length for the cybertraveller.
-Tom
So it be the wee ones you want to see!
I've annotated which of the Victorinox have been discontinued. Goes without saying all of the Wenger have been since 2013 if not longer.
74mm Victorinox Ambassador and Executive:
Currently don't carry either carry either and don't use them that often unless they're nearby and convenient for a quick, small task needing one of the tools. I generally use a Rambler or MiniChamp for peeling oranges, but have used the Executive's "scraper" and it works quite well. Should start carrying these as I do like their physical size.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/74mm%20Ambassador%20amp%20Executive.jpg)
84mm Victorinox Cadet and Bantam:
Two recent acquisitions, these are very thin, especially the Bantam. Both are minimalist, in tools, thickness and weight, especially the Bantam. Scales are thinner than the 93mm Pioneer and its derivative, but they're still quite rigid and strong. Haven't carried these much yet but anticipate I will when I want a thin, minimalist "gentleman's" pocket carry in semi-formal (suit and tie) or formal wear. The Cadet is like an Alox Sportsman, without the awl and corkscrew. I also characterize it as a gentleman's knife with a nice tool set. I know some think the file and nail cleaner are useless baggage, but I regularly use a small file and the pointed tip also works very nicely as a low torque Phillips.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/84mm%20Cadet%20amp%20Bantam.jpg)
84mm Victorinox Apprentice (discontinued) and Waiter:
I have two of each. Fabricated four Apprentices from nearly new Waiters by transplanting the back layer Phillips from thrashed Tinker organ donors. I've given two to good friends, use one, and keep the fourth one stashed away. Almost as bare bones minimalist as the Bantam, I use the Apprentice and the Waiter with regularity. The Waiter is used mostly at home but will carry it in a wine cooler with bottles of wine to friends' homes where they invariably cannot find a corkscrew very quickly. The Apprentice is another occasional pocket carry when I want a thin Gentleman's size knife. It's a minimalist Skinny Tinker. I'll grab it for simple quick tasks at home that need only a Phillips or flat-tip instead of going to the utility room toolbox or the garage workbench. It's surprising how much can be done with so little, which also applies to the Bantam.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/84mm%20Apprentice%20amp%20Waiter.jpg)
84mm Victorinox Watch Opener:
Anyone who replaces the batteries in their own watch should have one of these. While notched screw down backs have become more popular since the 1960's for their water resistance, many still use a snap on back, and a good "Watch Knife" can get a snap down back off in just a couple seconds. No more ruining jeweler's drivers or gouging and scratching a watch back by prying with with a driver, and it's much easier. It's also an excellent tool for removing Victorinox Cellidor scales!
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/84mm%20Watch%20Opener.jpg)
84mm Victorinox Small Tinker and Sportsman:
Like the Cadet and Bantam, these offer up less obtrusive, smaller pocket carry than the larger Tinker and Spartan. They're for those occasions when I'm dressed informal or casual and having an awl and Phillips or corkscrew might come in handy instead of the Cadet or Bantam. I've got a second Small Tinker stashed away that I acquired when rounding up organ donors for the Apprentice fabrication. The Sportsman has a pointed tip file, which I like, just as I do on the Cadet. It can also be used to drive lower torque Phillips screws. Higher torque needs the 3-D Phillips on the back layer of the Small Tinker.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/84mm%20Small%20Tinker%20amp%20Sportsman.jpg)
85mm Wenger Commander and Highlander:
They're Wenger equivalents of the Small Tinker and Sportsman, and serve the same function, although they're just a tad bigger in each dimension. Like many, I don't consider the can opener or awl quite as good as Victorinox's. The awl does work, but not nearly as easily. The can opener is quite good, as a can opener. I've always wished it had the smaller flat-tip found on the Victorinox. Mitigating that is the pointed tip on the file which, like the sportsman, can be readily used on low torque Phillips screws, while the 3-D Phillips on the Highlander can handle higher torque. As with the Cadet and Sportsman, having a file in place of the small pen blade is just fine with me in the 84mm and 85mm smaller size knives.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/85mm%20Commander%20amp%20Highlander.jpg)
85mm Wenger Evolution 63 and EvoGrip 64:
These are Wenger's Evolution equivalents to Victorinox's Waiter and Apprentice. Grabbed two of the Evo 63's and stashed one away. Did the same with the EvoGrip 64's but gave one to the same close friend I gave the Apprentice to. He is enamored with Vic Tinker. When he told me the Small Tinker was the smallest SAK with both Phillips and flat-tip (other than the 58mm Rally) I set about showing him it wasn't. Everything said about them applies here. I'll sometimes use these in lieu of the Waiter or Apprentice. The Evo scales are a little fatter and thicker than the Vic and I like how their sculpting fits well in my hand. Combo tool works fine on lower torque flat-tip and on Phillips using a corner of the tip. As a cap lifter it does just fine. Finally used one to open a can this week. Works OK although there's a little of a learning curve, and works best when used in the same manner and direction as Wenger's standard eagle beak can opener. Neither of the combo tools, Vic's or Wenger's makes as clean a slice through the can lid as their standard openers, but the result is still quite acceptable.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/85mm%20Evolution%2063%20amp%20EvoGrip%2064.jpg)
85mm Wenger EvoGrip 11.x Blackout:
This one is Multitool.org's 7th Anniversary knife. The EvoGrip version of Wenger's Highlander, it has the same tool set with the EvoGrip scales that have rubberized inserts in them. This one is kept stashed away in its presentation box. It's too beautiful to put into the EDC rotation.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/85mm%20EvoGrip%2011.x%20Blackout.jpg)
85mm Wenger Evolution S101 and Victorinox Delemont Evolution S111:
Side by side, one can see that Victorinox carried the Evolution line across to their product line with little modification. Aside from the logo, Victorinox replaced the awl, can opener, toothpick and tweezers with the Victorinox. It has kept all the other Wenger tools, including the cap lifter that locks when push on (fully open), the scissors and the main blade profile with a more pronounced, deeper belly. The unique aspect of these is the lock back on the main blade. A lever along the side of the liner disengages the spring from the blade tang, and it has a very positive stop at about 40% closed to aid in closing the blade without nicking any fingers. They are the locking blade Evolution line cousins of the Commander and Highlander above, albeit with a small clip blade instead of the pointed file making them the Evo equivlent of Wenger's Adirondack and non-locking Canyon, and Victorinox's non-locking Small Tinker and Tourist.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/85mm%20Evolution%20S101%20amp%20S111.jpg)
91mm Victorinox Compact and Scientist (discontinued):
By replacing the opener layer with awl and the small pen blade in the blade layer with a combo tool, these eliminate one layer from the Climber and Passenger (also discontinued) respectively producing minimalist two layer versions of them with Plus scales that have a ballpoint pen. I have two Scientists; the other one has red scales, but is otherwise identical. I carry the older Scientist now when cycling as part of a tool set that includes a Victorinox Bike Tool and a 65mm Vic Executive 81 (Wenger Esquire with Vic T&T). The primary reason is the magnifier, straight pin and tweezers. I don't carry the Compact or Scientist as much as the others, but there are occasions when I want a tool rich two layer in my pocket. These have specific functionalities the traditional two-layer Tinker and Spartan do not have.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/91mm%20Compact%20amp%20Scientist.jpg)
These are my "Little SAKs" - the models that don't pack everything, but do pack quite a bit in a small space for those occasions when a three layer or more is too bulky to be carried easily. I don't need a SwissChamp, I only need a slice of one. Which slice depends on where I'm going, what I'll be wearing and what I'll be doing. I've got a number of three, four, five and six layer Vics and take one of those when it's needed, but most of the time, I only need one of these away from home.
John
I fell in love with the Compact as soon as I got one. I've never pocket carried it though. After wondering where to fit it in the line-up for a while, I put I in the small FAK that I take hiking or travelling. It never leaves there unless I need it.Thanks Trad- I gifted a Compact to my nephew. I'll have to get another.
Since then, I got the Sheepsfoot Duke - a DofE which I reprofiled. At the moment, it still has the DofE scales, but that might change in time. It's proved itself to be ample for general pocket carry. Initially I had concerns about the durability of the flat driver, but so far it's not been an issue. I tend to carry some form of pliers tool too, so I've something else to fall back on if the task at hand looks too much for it.
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I've annotated which of the Victorinox have been discontinued. Goes without saying all of the Wenger have been since 2013 if not longer.
74mm Victorinox Ambassador and Executive:
Currently don't carry either carry either and don't use them that often unless they're nearby and convenient for a quick, small task needing one of the tools. I generally use a Rambler or MiniChamp for peeling oranges, but have used the Executive's "scraper" and it works quite well. Should start carrying these as I do like their physical size.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/74mm%20Ambassador%20amp%20Executive.jpg)
84mm Victorinox Cadet and Bantam:
Two recent acquisitions, these are very thin, especially the Bantam. Both are minimalist, in tools, thickness and weight, especially the Bantam. Scales are thinner than the 93mm Pioneer and its derivative, but they're still quite rigid and strong. Haven't carried these much yet but anticipate I will when I want a thin, minimalist "gentleman's" pocket carry in semi-formal (suit and tie) or formal wear. The Cadet is like an Alox Sportsman, without the awl and corkscrew. I also characterize it as a gentleman's knife with a nice tool set. I know some think the file and nail cleaner are useless baggage, but I regularly use a small file and the pointed tip also works very nicely as a low torque Phillips.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/84mm%20Cadet%20amp%20Bantam.jpg)
84mm Victorinox Apprentice (discontinued) and Waiter:
I have two of each. Fabricated four Apprentices from nearly new Waiters by transplanting the back layer Phillips from thrashed Tinker organ donors. I've given two to good friends, use one, and keep the fourth one stashed away. Almost as bare bones minimalist as the Bantam, I use the Apprentice and the Waiter with regularity. The Waiter is used mostly at home but will carry it in a wine cooler with bottles of wine to friends' homes where they invariably cannot find a corkscrew very quickly. The Apprentice is another occasional pocket carry when I want a thin Gentleman's size knife. It's a minimalist Skinny Tinker. I'll grab it for simple quick tasks at home that need only a Phillips or flat-tip instead of going to the utility room toolbox or the garage workbench. It's surprising how much can be done with so little, which also applies to the Bantam.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/84mm%20Apprentice%20amp%20Waiter.jpg)
84mm Victorinox Watch Opener:
Anyone who replaces the batteries in their own watch should have one of these. While notched screw down backs have become more popular since the 1960's for their water resistance, many still use a snap on back, and a good "Watch Knife" can get a snap down back off in just a couple seconds. No more ruining jeweler's drivers or gouging and scratching a watch back by prying with with a driver, and it's much easier. It's also an excellent tool for removing Victorinox Cellidor scales!
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/84mm%20Watch%20Opener.jpg)
84mm Victorinox Small Tinker and Sportsman:
Like the Cadet and Bantam, these offer up less obtrusive, smaller pocket carry than the larger Tinker and Spartan. They're for those occasions when I'm dressed informal or casual and having an awl and Phillips or corkscrew might come in handy instead of the Cadet or Bantam. I've got a second Small Tinker stashed away that I acquired when rounding up organ donors for the Apprentice fabrication. The Sportsman has a pointed tip file, which I like, just as I do on the Cadet. It can also be used to drive lower torque Phillips screws. Higher torque needs the 3-D Phillips on the back layer of the Small Tinker.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/84mm%20Small%20Tinker%20amp%20Sportsman.jpg)
85mm Wenger Commander and Highlander:
They're Wenger equivalents of the Small Tinker and Sportsman, and serve the same function, although they're just a tad bigger in each dimension. Like many, I don't consider the can opener or awl quite as good as Victorinox's. The awl does work, but not nearly as easily. The can opener is quite good, as a can opener. I've always wished it had the smaller flat-tip found on the Victorinox. Mitigating that is the pointed tip on the file which, like the sportsman, can be readily used on low torque Phillips screws, while the 3-D Phillips on the Highlander can handle higher torque. As with the Cadet and Sportsman, having a file in place of the small pen blade is just fine with me in the 84mm and 85mm smaller size knives.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/85mm%20Commander%20amp%20Highlander.jpg)
85mm Wenger Evolution 63 and EvoGrip 64:
These are Wenger's Evolution equivalents to Victorinox's Waiter and Apprentice. Grabbed two of the Evo 63's and stashed one away. Did the same with the EvoGrip 64's but gave one to the same close friend I gave the Apprentice to. He is enamored with Vic Tinker. When he told me the Small Tinker was the smallest SAK with both Phillips and flat-tip (other than the 58mm Rally) I set about showing him it wasn't. Everything said about them applies here. I'll sometimes use these in lieu of the Waiter or Apprentice. The Evo scales are a little fatter and thicker than the Vic and I like how their sculpting fits well in my hand. Combo tool works fine on lower torque flat-tip and on Phillips using a corner of the tip. As a cap lifter it does just fine. Finally used one to open a can this week. Works OK although there's a little of a learning curve, and works best when used in the same manner and direction as Wenger's standard eagle beak can opener. Neither of the combo tools, Vic's or Wenger's makes as clean a slice through the can lid as their standard openers, but the result is still quite acceptable.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/85mm%20Evolution%2063%20amp%20EvoGrip%2064.jpg)
85mm Wenger EvoGrip 11.x Blackout:
This one is Multitool.org's 7th Anniversary knife. The EvoGrip version of Wenger's Highlander, it has the same tool set with the EvoGrip scales that have rubberized inserts in them. This one is kept stashed away in its presentation box. It's too beautiful to put into the EDC rotation.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/85mm%20EvoGrip%2011.x%20Blackout.jpg)
85mm Wenger Evolution S101 and Victorinox Delemont Evolution S111:
Side by side, one can see that Victorinox carried the Evolution line across to their product line with little modification. Aside from the logo, Victorinox replaced the awl, can opener, toothpick and tweezers with the Victorinox. It has kept all the other Wenger tools, including the cap lifter that locks when push on (fully open), the scissors and the main blade profile with a more pronounced, deeper belly. The unique aspect of these is the lock back on the main blade. A lever along the side of the liner disengages the spring from the blade tang, and it has a very positive stop at about 40% closed to aid in closing the blade without nicking any fingers. They are the locking blade Evolution line cousins of the Commander and Highlander above, albeit with a small clip blade instead of the pointed file making them the Evo equivlent of Wenger's Adirondack and non-locking Canyon, and Victorinox's non-locking Small Tinker and Tourist.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/85mm%20Evolution%20S101%20amp%20S111.jpg)
91mm Victorinox Compact and Scientist (discontinued):
By replacing the opener layer with awl and the small pen blade in the blade layer with a combo tool, these eliminate one layer from the Climber and Passenger (also discontinued) respectively producing minimalist two layer versions of them with Plus scales that have a ballpoint pen. I have two Scientists; the other one has red scales, but is otherwise identical. I carry the older Scientist now when cycling as part of a tool set that includes a Victorinox Bike Tool and a 65mm Vic Executive 81 (Wenger Esquire with Vic T&T). The primary reason is the magnifier, straight pin and tweezers. I don't carry the Compact or Scientist as much as the others, but there are occasions when I want a tool rich two layer in my pocket. These have specific functionalities the traditional two-layer Tinker and Spartan do not have.
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l290/j_a_lind/Other/Knives/SAK/The%20Little%20Ones/91mm%20Compact%20amp%20Scientist.jpg)
These are my "Little SAKs" - the models that don't pack everything, but do pack quite a bit in a small space for those occasions when a three layer or more is too bulky to be carried easily. I don't need a SwissChamp, I only need a slice of one. Which slice depends on where I'm going, what I'll be wearing and what I'll be doing. I've got a number of three, four, five and six layer Vics and take one of those when it's needed, but most of the time, I only need one of these away from home.
John
Are you drilling them out by hand, or do you have a drill press?
John
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0.4802Interesting victorinox... never knew there was a sak with both backside phillips and nail file...
0.4802Interesting victorinox... never knew there was a sak with both backside phillips and nail file...
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Couldn't even find it on sakwiki... could it be a special run sportsman?0.4802Interesting victorinox... never knew there was a sak with both backside phillips and nail file...
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Same here . . . that's why I thought it was a Wenger Highlander. :think:
Couldn't even find it on sakwiki... could it be a special run sportsman?0.4802Interesting victorinox... never knew there was a sak with both backside phillips and nail file...
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Same here . . . that's why I thought it was a Wenger Highlander. :think:
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Still liking the Waiter for general round and about...Couldn't even find it on sakwiki... could it be a special run sportsman?0.4802Interesting victorinox... never knew there was a sak with both backside phillips and nail file...
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Same here . . . that's why I thought it was a Wenger Highlander. :think:
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Could be - has marketing/advertising imprint.
Still liking the Waiter for general round and about...Couldn't even find it on sakwiki... could it be a special run sportsman?0.4802Interesting victorinox... never knew there was a sak with both backside phillips and nail file...
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Same here . . . that's why I thought it was a Wenger Highlander. :think:
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Could be - has marketing/advertising imprint.
Same BIG/little combo from these days...
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Same BIG/little combo from these days...
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Ok. Getting the Waiter out ...again....
:multi: AWESOME , Jaya & Leaf 8) 8)Thx Cali :cheers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmvYlJb2-bcBack to the executive!
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Best file on a SAK ever
I kinda miss mine as well :dd: I really love the SI and Ranger right now though and am torn between them :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Some good pic Peacent :like:
Might try my Waiter this weekend but please dont tell Spartan Saturday..... oh wow - my big mouth!!
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Green minichampHey....... Is that Val Nantais all up on yer SAK...... errrrrrrr ?? :whistle: ??
My Rambler. :)
I hope it works good for you! :tu:My Rambler. :)
Great pic! I've just pulled the trigger on a Rambler myself after a years indecision :like:
For Wenger Wednesday.A Wenger Waiter ? Say 5 times fast...
For Wenger Wednesday.A Wenger Waiter ? Say 5 times fast...
I have become very attached to my Minichamps. I keep the green scale Minichamp on the keychain for the car I use most often. I don't have any solo photos but here it is with a hunter green Explorer.
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I have become very attached to my Minichamps. I keep the green scale Minichamp on the keychain for the car I use most often. I don't have any solo photos but here it is with a hunter green Explorer.
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I love the minichamp. I always have an alox minichamp with me :like: :tu: :tu:
I have become very attached to my Minichamps. I keep the green scale Minichamp on the keychain for the car I use most often. I don't have any solo photos but here it is with a hunter green Explorer.
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I love the minichamp. I always have an alox minichamp with me :like: :tu: :tu:
I never leave home without one!
I definitely have to restrain myself from buying more or I would have a drawer full. :)
:cheers:
Here's my MiniRebel posing outdoorsGreat picture jaya_man! :like:
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It came inhandy today... we were out on a walking trail and had to cut my kid's shoe lace which was frayed at one end...
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Thanks :cheers:Here's my MiniRebel posing outdoorsGreat picture jaya_man! :like:
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It came inhandy today... we were out on a walking trail and had to cut my kid's shoe lace which was frayed at one end...
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Thanks, sometimes I fall for the blade to take out advancing enemy paratroopers - and that knife is never used, ...open wine, tighten a little screw, Anyone got a little scissors?! SAK!
Got a drawer full, little knives are cool, add SAk functions, extra cool! :cheers:
Thanks, sometimes I fall for the blade to take out advancing enemy paratroopers - and that knife is never used, ...open wine, tighten a little screw, Anyone got a little scissors?! SAK!
Got a drawer full, little knives are cool, add SAk functions, extra cool! :cheers:
I think the knife industry preys on that fantasy stuff. The whole so called "tactical" knife thing is based on perceived[/i use of the knife. There seems to be a very business target now than say 30 years ago. People used to carry small one or two bladed jack's and penknives for everyday cutting. Now it seems like they won't walk out the door without a knife capable of taking out Chinese paratroopers or killing zombies. The market is driven by an artificially created need for over built, over hyped, and over priced knives that for all the bulk and cost are just a one trick pony. Yes, they will baton a steel pipe or pry open an enemy tank hatch. but replace a watch band, tighten a loose radiator hose clamp, get splinter out of a finger, unscrew a cover and replace something and screw cover back on, fix an outboard motor on a river, do a simple fix on a motorcycle in the middle of nowhere, tighten eyeglass frame screws, or a hundred other things, and they are useless.
But they look cool! :whistle:
I guess that's enough for some peoples egos. :facepalm:
A small SAK, or even a medium size SAK, gig es you options in an everyday life situation. No, they won't be worth a tinkers d--m if you get in a fight with a half dozen Hell's Angels or a Mexican drug cartel, but they'll open a cold beer or bottle of wine easy. I've been carrying SAK's of all sized for close to 50 years now, and I've never had one let me down. But them I don't get in fights with Hell's Angels chapters or drug cartels. For personal protection I use a gun, or if I'm someplace guns aren't allowed, then a nice stout old Irish Blackthorn walking stick that's an under the radar Shillelagh. Even walked onto airliners with it.
Small SAK's; simply the very best little size pocket knife you can carry. Only thing that comes close is the small keychain size Leatherman tools like the micra and squirt.
Thanks, sometimes I fall for the blade to take out advancing enemy paratroopers - and that knife is never used, ...open wine, tighten a little screw, Anyone got a little scissors?! SAK!
Got a drawer full, little knives are cool, add SAk functions, extra cool! :cheers:
I think the knife industry preys on that fantasy stuff. The whole so called "tactical" knife thing is based on perceived[/i use of the knife. There seems to be a very business target now than say 30 years ago. People used to carry small one or two bladed jack's and penknives for everyday cutting. Now it seems like they won't walk out the door without a knife capable of taking out Chinese paratroopers or killing zombies. The market is driven by an artificially created need for over built, over hyped, and over priced knives that for all the bulk and cost are just a one trick pony. Yes, they will baton a steel pipe or pry open an enemy tank hatch. but replace a watch band, tighten a loose radiator hose clamp, get splinter out of a finger, unscrew a cover and replace something and screw cover back on, fix an outboard motor on a river, do a simple fix on a motorcycle in the middle of nowhere, tighten eyeglass frame screws, or a hundred other things, and they are useless.
But they look cool! :whistle:
I guess that's enough for some peoples egos. :facepalm:
A small SAK, or even a medium size SAK, gig es you options in an everyday life situation. No, they won't be worth a tinkers d--m if you get in a fight with a half dozen Hell's Angels or a Mexican drug cartel, but they'll open a cold beer or bottle of wine easy. I've been carrying SAK's of all sized for close to 50 years now, and I've never had one let me down. But them I don't get in fights with Hell's Angels chapters or drug cartels. For personal protection I use a gun, or if I'm someplace guns aren't allowed, then a nice stout old Irish Blackthorn walking stick that's an under the radar Shillelagh. Even walked onto airliners with it.
Small SAK's; simply the very best little size pocket knife you can carry. Only thing that comes close is the small keychain size Leatherman tools like the micra and squirt.
I agree again with you, jacknife, but there's place for both in some people's life and needs.
I don't want gunk or food in my pivot, or to try and cut the giant Agaves with a SAK sized blade,
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and while I don't fall into the "mall ninja" category, I believe, there are instances where size, length and lock do matter. True, it's 10% of the time, but when you need it you're glad of the carrying the right tool(s) for the job, just like you're glad you carry a SAK everyday the one and only day that it saves your *ss in the middle of a road when your bike needs that screw tightening
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As there is no tacticool substitute for a plain screwdriver, there's no way to be successful with a 1.5" blade when you need a 4" reach
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of course, and as we always should say, YMMV! :salute:
I just ordered a Classic, having gifted mine to my nephew. Red of course! Engraved me and wifes initials too. May be all I need most days.....Ooops, a little Too little me thinks. :think:
Nice one Tony. Been carrying my "Mountains are Calling..." Classic and loving itDo you find you use it much or just a cool novelty?
Nice one Tony. Been carrying my "Mountains are Calling..." Classic and loving itDo you find you use it much or just a cool novelty?
Agree Bill, nice around lite work with new and interesting scales. My Benchmade 550 would cause quite a bit of office gossip :ahhhNice one Tony. Been carrying my "Mountains are Calling..." Classic and loving itDo you find you use it much or just a cool novelty?
To be honest Tony I spend much of my time in the office and I could cope with a Classic. I use mine for something simple most days. I like the variety of scales they do and I like the message with this one.
These are awl my little SAKs. I used to have a lot more, but they make great gifts and how many do you really need?
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Many more El C... always more!
(Caught the 'awl' pun dude...) :whistle:
These are awl my little SAKs. I used to have a lot more, but they make great gifts and how many do you really need?
how many do you really need?
how many do you really need?
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It's a great complement to the bigger SAKs...I feel the same way about my Alox Minichamp. It's thinner than even the Midnite Manager that lives on my keychain despite having more tools, and it pairs nicely with a larger SAK or other knife.
Nice shot, El C. :tu:Little Oldie but Goodie...
Good lookin' SAKs, regardless. :tu:
Referring ye Knights to the Waiter Society too! :salute:
Talk about function... needed the nail file on my new Classic today... had a tac folder which is beautiful but at the time, no use... see... little knives rule (sometimes ) :salute:
...and it was supposed to be a Waiter Wednesday to boot!
:tu:Talk about function... needed the nail file on my new Classic today... had a tac folder which is beautiful but at the time, no use... see... little knives rule (sometimes ) :salute:
...and it was supposed to be a Waiter Wednesday to boot!
That's the thing about tac folders; they're fine for opening a box, de-animating an enemy entry, or other Walter Mitty fancy jobs, but for the zillions of little things you need a pocket knife for in the real world they're a useless one trick pony. The SD tip on the classic fits sight adjustment screws on S&W revolvers, most small Phillips screws, the small scissors do things a knife blade can't including light brass are cutting. The file smooths out broken nails. The tweezers have many uses.
And they don't alarm people in public. That thin little blade is like a scalpel.
Didn't do the Classic this week, all I'll do is play with the file! Lol Maybe I'm better off without the little scizzors too...... :(:tu:Talk about function... needed the nail file on my new Classic today... had a tac folder which is beautiful but at the time, no use... see... little knives rule (sometimes ) :salute:
...and it was supposed to be a Waiter Wednesday to boot!
That's the thing about tac folders; they're fine for opening a box, de-animating an enemy entry, or other Walter Mitty fancy jobs, but for the zillions of little things you need a pocket knife for in the real world they're a useless one trick pony. The SD tip on the classic fits sight adjustment screws on S&W revolvers, most small Phillips screws, the small scissors do things a knife blade can't including light brass are cutting. The file smooths out broken nails. The tweezers have many uses.
And they don't alarm people in public. That thin little blade is like a scalpel.
Trying to post a pic of a sak classic fake promo giveaway. Almost useless lol, company shall remain anonymous. ......but real Classic for awhile!
Talk about function... needed the nail file on my new Classic today... had a tac folder which is beautiful but at the time, no use... see... little knives rule (sometimes ) :salute:
...and it was supposed to be a Waiter Wednesday to boot!
That's the thing about tac folders; they're fine for opening a box, de-animating an enemy entry, or other Walter Mitty fancy jobs, but for the zillions of little things you need a pocket knife for in the real world they're a useless one trick pony. The SD tip on the classic fits sight adjustment screws on S&W revolvers, most small Phillips screws, the small scissors do things a knife blade can't including light brass are cutting. The file smooths out broken nails. The tweezers have many uses.
And they don't alarm people in public. That thin little blade is like a scalpel.
Referring ye Knights to the Waiter Society too! :salute:
little is big, when carrying and space are a concern :salute:
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little is big, when carrying and space are a concern :salute:
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Agree, nice firearm!little is big, when carrying and space are a concern :salute:
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:tu: :tu:
Miniaturizing your gear means you can carry more items for the same or less weight.
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Trying to post a pic of a sak classic fake promo giveaway. Almost useless lol, company shall remain anonymous. ......but real Classic for awhile!
Gifted one to nephew as a bribe for school work (ps. He passed ) :tu:
little is big, when carrying and space are a concern :salute:
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Did someone mention blade rub?
My pristine Classic, used on 2 envelopes has a scratch where it meets the file? :think:
I know some of youse guyz have 30years + Saks that are a bit worn, was wondering why this was happening brand new (knife nerd) :rant:Did someone mention blade rub?
My pristine Classic, used on 2 envelopes has a scratch where it meets the file? :think:
Yep, I think I had that happen on one of mine
little is big, when carrying and space are a concern :salute:
:tu: :tu:
Miniaturizing your gear means you can carry more items for the same or less weight.
little is big, when carrying and space are a concern :salute:
:tu: :tu:
Miniaturizing your gear means you can carry more items for the same or less weight.
Here is the brother to yours cbl51! :cheers:
Click on picture for best picture
little is big, when carrying and space are a concern :salute:
:tu: :tu:
Miniaturizing your gear means you can carry more items for the same or less weight.
Here is the brother to yours cbl51! :cheers:
Click on picture for best picture
super cool mini-gear! :like: :like:
For Wenger Wednesday.Thanks GS, got a look at some Wengers! :salute:
For Wenger Wednesday.Wait, is that the Wenger version of the Waiter, wondering?, it can wander into Waiter Appreciation too, why wait.... :cheers:
For Wenger Wednesday.Wait, is that the Wenger version of the Waiter, wondering?, it can wander into Waiter Appreciation too, why wait.... :cheers:
(I know, I need a real life) :whistle:
For Wenger Wednesday.Wait, is that the Wenger version of the Waiter, wondering?, it can wander into Waiter Appreciation too, why wait.... :cheers:
(I know, I need a real life) :whistle:
Thanks guys :tu:For Wenger Wednesday.Wait, is that the Wenger version of the Waiter, wondering?, it can wander into Waiter Appreciation too, why wait.... :cheers:
(I know, I need a real life) :whistle:
The Premier is called the "hybrid SAK" because it's made by Vic for Wenger. Here's the SAKWiki page on it.
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Premier
I've had a week with 58mm in rotation because I just fancied it. I didn't carry all of them but it's about time I took a picture of them togetherNice collection Bill. :cheers:
I've had a week with 58mm in rotation because I just fancied it. I didn't carry all of them but it's about time I took a picture of them togetherNice collection Bill. :cheers:
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(https://i.imgur.com/KXQQkOU.jpg)Did it open the beer? That's important! :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/KXQQkOU.jpg)Did it open the beer? That's important! :cheers:
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For Wenger Wednesday.Wait, is that the Wenger version of the Waiter, wondering?, it can wander into Waiter Appreciation too, why wait.... :cheers:
(I know, I need a real life) :whistle:
Friend who forgot I'm learning about SAKs takes out a Classic, company give away.
I said oh, a Classic, he said, not sure how classic, I said no that's the name!
Custom Vagabond now has a proper copper lanyard bead...
Following Nix's CYC2, I changed my usual EDC. For quite some time now, it's the Executive instead of the Midnite Manager.:tu:
It's been working pretty good, I think I'll keep it like this.
8) 8)
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I was a classic fan for over 2o years, and no matter what other SAK was in my pocket, a classic was on my keyring. I used them for a lot f stuff that was technically above their weight class, but they worked.Thanks. :tu:
Then I got an executive from Nix. My faith has been totally blown for the 58mm SAK's. The executive with just that little bitty extra length, has proved so much more capable an every day pocket knife that needs little back up. With the classic, I always had to make sure I had a longer bladed knife for things the little classic blade couldn't handle. Like slicing a baguette, some cheese off a large hunk of cheddar, slicing a sandwich in half. Now the exec does all my pocket knife duty. As for the whole layer of tools on the larger SAK's like can opener and screw drivers, I keep my old army issue P-38 in my wallet along with an old Sears 4-way keychain screw driver that handles both flat and Phillips screws and light prying duty. But I can say the end of the nail file makes a pretty good Phillips diver, especially now that I took a file and modified the angle a little on the end.
My 58mm classic has been retired to the sock drawer. The executive is now in my watch/coin pocket of my pants every day. I now know how General Chuck Yeager went backpacking in the Sierra Nevada's for two to three weeks on fishing trips with just an executive. It's a very capable little SAK that punches way above it's own weight class.
Except for Spartan Saturday and Sunday, I have the Exec during the week. That may change if we do a Humtsman Challenge! :tu:Yes...for me it will be my Minichamp Alox...in the time I have had it, its been carried everyday. Will be interesting to have only one SAK. :cheers:
I like these little handy dandy guys…Very nice Lady S!
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I hope my next one will be the 2017 Glimmers edition.
Very nice Lady S!Thank you!!!
I like these little handy dandy guys…Well, you already know my favorite one! :rofl:
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I hope my next one will be the 2017 Glimmers edition.
Nice and I like the dif colored sak lanyards too. :salute:I like these little handy dandy guys…Well, you already know my favorite one! :rofl:
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I hope my next one will be the 2017 Glimmers edition.
The Hang On! Is nice also. Enjoy :cheers:
...and I think I'll try Executive, impressive nail file! :salute:My favorite SAK, which I've been EDCing since I can remember.
I also have the E01, just not hooked together.... :whistle:...and I think I'll try Executive, impressive nail file! :salute:My favorite SAK, which I've been EDCing since I can remember.
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...and I think I'll try Executive, impressive nail file! :salute:My favorite SAK, which I've been EDCing since I can remember.
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I just got a new addition to them today: an even smaller Victorinox Quattro.
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I just got a new addition to them today: an even smaller Victorinox Quattro.
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:tu: :tu: :tu:
The quattro is a small wonder of the modern world. :woohoo:
Since I started carrying the quattro in my wallet with my old P-38, I find I don't really need the larger SAK's in my day to day life. Paired with he executive, that combo does all of what I need in my suburban environment. The quattro replaced my old Sear's 4-way keychain screw driver I'd carried since my teenage years. It has better formed and functional Philllips bits.
I've never heard of the Victorinox Quattro. I'll have to look around. Thanks.
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Have a WW2 p38 but cannot find dad's Sears keychain screwdriver :rant:I've never heard of the Victorinox Quattro. I'll have to look around. Thanks.
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Their around for a dollar or two, depending on where on the web you shop.
I've never heard of the Victorinox Quattro. I'll have to look around. Thanks.
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Their around for a dollar or two, depending on where on the web you shop.
(https://i.imgur.com/2SBenRgh.jpg)Nice translucent blue. :like: :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/2SBenRgh.jpg)Nice little blue William!
I've never heard of the Victorinox Quattro. I'll have to look around. Thanks.
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Their around for a dollar or two, depending on where on the web you shop.
Yup, got this for €1,6. They come in the Swiss Cards but you can buy them as accessories, like the T&T or keyring.
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Just loving the Rambler. Seems as if the most work it gets is opening beers.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181215/f85788f77e53e3f4108bea243d03fbdf.jpg)Perfect use :cheers:
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...and the beer is good too Wayne!Those swivel cap bottles are also perfect for a homemade chilli sauce.
We save and use the ones with that swivel cap lolol
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Can we get an Executive?!Well that wasn't very enthusiastic :dunno:
Let's see! Everyone now, loud...
Executive!!!!
Can we get an Executive?!
Let's see! Everyone now, loud...
Executive!!!!
Which scales are those sir? :think:Can we get an Executive?!
Let's see! Everyone now, loud...
Executive!!!!
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Which scales are those sir? :think:Can we get an Executive?!
Let's see! Everyone now, loud...
Executive!!!!
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Which scales are those sir? :think:Can we get an Executive?!
Let's see! Everyone now, loud...
Executive!!!!
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It's either rosewood or horn.... :think: I think it's rosewood
Which scales are those sir? :think:Can we get an Executive?!
Let's see! Everyone now, loud...
Executive!!!!
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It's either rosewood or horn.... :think: I think it's rosewood
It's horn actually! :salute:
Which scales are those sir? :think:Can we get an Executive?!
Let's see! Everyone now, loud...
Executive!!!!
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It's either rosewood or horn.... :think: I think it's rosewood
It's horn actually! :salute:
A horny Executive...
:tu: :tu:Show contentNot exactly rare, from what we see in the news...
:whistle:
Which scales are those sir? :think:Can we get an Executive?!
Let's see! Everyone now, loud...
Executive!!!!
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It's either rosewood or horn.... :think: I think it's rosewood
It's horn actually! :salute:
A horny Executive...
:tu: :tu:Show contentNot exactly rare, from what we see in the news...
:whistle:
I wish my Secretary was horny!
Btw, just saw the poll and voted Rambler.... Would have voted Manager if it were an option... The pen is mightier than the toothpick... as it wereOops, forgot Manager! It could have been under Other.... lol
Very difficult to pick 'a favorite'.Thanks Nix, shouldn't have said favorite knowing us! Maybe 54s and 74s? cause I usually carry a Spartan :whistle:
The Classic has been with me more consistently than any other SAK, so that might make it a favorite. I'm a Rambler fan, too.
The Executive/Ambassador is brilliantly useful. Hard to argue against that. I almost voted for the Executive.
The Compact is hardly a "Little SAK", not by 58mm standards, but what a great package.
I voted for "other". I did so because I think the Cadet has to be my favorite "small" SAK. Sure it's an 84mm, but it's a super-thin, super-light SAK, and that makes it a "Little SAK" in my book. And it has a great all-around tool set.
Yeah, for general-duty, all around SAKness, small carry, the Cadet gets my vote.
I didn't vote, the smallest SAK I own is an 84 mm...you could take a guess. LOL
My favorite is the Vagabond.Nice - :like: :tu:
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My favorite is the Vagabond.
Executive fan here, but chose the Classic. As they're really easy, and inexpensive to acquire an arsenal of, in any color or corporate logo you can imagine. Plus, despite being tiny, every function works. The thin blade can take a razor's edge. Executives seem to command a premium on the secondary market, but are most easily found in mixed lots often at less than that one Executive would have cost.
In my opinion, the Sportsman as well as all 84mms are a full sized pocket knife.
Sorry again, forgot Vagabond, to the Wiki I go.... :think:My favorite is the Vagabond.
That particular Vagabond always takes a good picture FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Was considering a Classic on the keys but don't want to scratch it up... back to Executive with lanyard.... :salute:Don't want to scratch it up?
Was considering a Classic on the keys but don't want to scratch it up... back to Executive with lanyard.... :salute:
Was considering a Classic on the keys but don't want to scratch it up... back to Executive with lanyard.... :salute:
Get a small pouch for it.
:pok: :pok:
Was considering a Classic on the keys but don't want to scratch it up... back to Executive with lanyard.... :salute:
Get a small pouch for it.
:pok: :pok:
:facepalm:
Thanks! Very cool little item. :cheers:Was considering a Classic on the keys but don't want to scratch it up... back to Executive with lanyard.... :salute:
Get a small pouch for it.
:pok: :pok:
:facepalm:
One of these, Victorinox original, with a Midnite Manager (perfect for Classics). Protects the scales and makes a pretty cool keychain.
I've got a Wenger Pocket Tech on the way and I think I might stand a chance of being my new favorite keychain carryya hoo El C , on the road with The American Legion, 100th year celebration, the Executive, used every tool so far!
I have a Wenger Pocket Tech but what drives me crazy about it is that if you dare to use the scissors to cut a fingernail there is no file on it you can use to smooth the rough edges :ahhhI have to look that Wenger up! :think:
For me the Pocket Tool Chest is where it's at.
Can the 84mm's be considered a small SAK?I have a Waiter and consider it a small... I know, not the best poll :think:
I realize that it may be pushing the envelope a bit, but the bantam and waiter are very slim knives that fit in a coin pocket. And the recruit is a great SAK, if maybe a bit middle size. What defines a 'small' SAK?
I recently picked up a Pocket Tool Chest at an estate sale for a steal and while doing my usual SAK searches on evilbay came across original 65mm titanium scales made by Wenger.
So I did the obvious and swapped out the red plastic scales for neato titanium ones.
So far I'm enjoying it quite a bit. I'm not a huge fan of the serrated scissors but I also carry a swisscard in my wallet (also covers for the loss of the toothpick and tweezers) but over all it packs a ton of use in a very compact size.
-Wes.
I recently picked up a Pocket Tool Chest at an estate sale for a steal and while doing my usual SAK searches on evilbay came across original 65mm titanium scales made by Wenger.It's hard to beat the PTC for bang for the size. It is my most used SAK.
So I did the obvious and swapped out the red plastic scales for neato titanium ones.
So far I'm enjoying it quite a bit. I'm not a huge fan of the serrated scissors but I also carry a swisscard in my wallet (also covers for the loss of the toothpick and tweezers) but over all it packs a ton of use in a very compact size.
-Wes.
I’m gonna call this the Ultra Bored Jetsetter... :rofl:Good one! :tu:
Good one! :tu::tu:
Last weekend was so so... had lots of time to burn and my hand was itching...Made this one... I’m gonna call this the Ultra Bored Jetsetter... :rofl:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190503/7ef3f79de6c85b460cb1b3f391e60ebe.jpg)
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Just got a good deal on a Classic from that African river site. :whistle:
Friend got his stolen by TSA, they didn't offer an envelope to mail it home..... guess I'll gift it :tu:
De-Nile? ;)....
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na De-zon :rofl:
Lol, I knew what you meant. Just poking fun. :pok: :)I like Evil Bay too :tu: from an other site with a forum store, got angry if you mentioned another shop...
Because the Jetsetter doesn’t have a nail file, I decided to make my own using an old Rambler with beat up blade.:like: :tu: :tu:
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I may grind the rest of the stub off if I get around some better equipment, but the dremel did good enough.
I am really confused why so many prefer the rambler over the Manager. Do people really use the toothpick a bunch?
I use the pen on my manager regularly..very comfortable.
Cheers,
H.G.
I am really confused why so many prefer the rambler over the Manager. Do people really use the toothpick a bunch?
I use the pen on my manager regularly..very comfortable.
Cheers,
H.G.
The only scale tool I regularly use is the tweezers, I don’t really use the toothpick and I tend to carry a seperate pen. When I first got the Rambler, I wasn’t aware of the Manager. I may get a Manager to replace the Rambler that I removed the blade from. I really wish Victorinox would offer some of Classic scale designs in other 58mm like either the Rambler or the Manager.:iagree:
Because the Jetsetter doesn’t have a nail file, I decided to make my own using an old Rambler with beat up blade....those scales again! :like:
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I may grind the rest of the stub off if I get around some better equipment, but the dremel did good enough.
I love these color alox USB drives:
Would my Vagabond fall within this category?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190817/ece525df6f4c06d03fa402648b06002a.jpg):tu: :cheers:
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:tu: :cheers:Which year LC and are they still available?
Which year LC and are they still available?My original Vagabond, was packaged as a Manager and I purchased in 98 or 99. It was lost and for the next Christmas my son found two on EBay, the 3D Phillips and another with a Straight blade.
My original Vagabond, was packaged as a Manager and I purchased in 98 or 99. It was lost and for the next Christmas my son found two on EBay, the 3D Phillips and another with a Straight blade.Some of your information is in this thread LC!
US Dept. of the Army:
Very cool FB! :like: :tu: :tu:Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
0.8 oz and a 2.2 inch blade.:like: :like: :salute:
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:like: :like: :salute:
Name of it please, Wenger.........
Patriot:tu: :cheers:
:tu: :cheers:...checking out Wiki now..
0.8 oz and a 2.2 inch blade.Nice :tu:
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Not me, but I'm still loving the Executive. That small blade is so neat!
...agree Cb... :salute:
:tu:
Thats whats sooooo neat about the executive; its like having a blown up bigger classic, but they kept the small classic blade as another cutting option. I use the small blade for a lottos things, and keep the main larger blade for cutting sandwiches in half and other 'bigger' jobs.
Now that I've used the executive, I could never go back to a classic. I've been spoiled! :o
...and..just looking, if an Executive was the size of, say, next size up, Waiter.... :think:
I agree. I wish Vic would put out a variety of scales for it too.Good ideas guys...dont think they would listen to us .....
I found the perfect solution on AMAZON to store my little once. Made in China so much cheaper and not in leather than the original one from Victorinox. :hatsoff:...very cute and a money saver I guess... :tu:
Lots of Executive office duty lately..... :tu:
Maybe because they are the best of the small SAK's! :tu:...love to have a Classic in the jean's watch pocket... but bad weather is coming...
Is this Ambassador ordered by the Swiss fire department?The first time I saw a 74mm SAK with this logo ???Great find! :like: :cheers:
Post some pics when you get a chance Tony. I'd love to see it!I'll try. And it came in a Vic box. The crossbow is on the other side of the blade.... :think:
I'll try. And it came in a Vic box. The crossbow is on the other side of the blade.... :think:checknout the Avi...
:iagree:. Love my Executive!:tu:
:iagree:. Love my Executive!
Great find! :like: :cheers:thank you :hatsoff:
...any ideas on my 58 blade and file, no TW, TP or key ring... :think:Wiki says 58 Pocket Pal but it shows a key ring.....
Slide box is Vic but looks and older model...
Wiki says 58 Pocket Pal but it shows a key ring........oops Me thinks 74...sorry :facepalm:
Oops sorry, Princes, but mine has no key ring... let me post in Vintage SAKS....
Does anyone keep a Classic (or Explorer) as a key chain knife as sometimes advertised?
I'm paranoid about scratches ..... :dunno:
Do we need a poll...
Not anymore - I have too many keys and I'm afraid of scratching the SAK. I have a Griffin tool as well... haven't been impressed with it to be quite honest... but it was too expensive to put in the desk drawer, :dunno:thank goodness 11, another who doesn't want their Classic scratched on the key ring! Lol. :tu:
thank goodness 11, another who doesn't want their Classic scratched on the key ring! Lol. :tu:
;)not petty, me too a SAK neurotic!
Petty, I know... honestly, I don't miss it because I always have a 91 or 93mm.
Does anyone keep a Classic (or Explorer) as a key chain knife as sometimes advertised?
I'm paranoid about scratches ..... :dunno:
Do we need a poll...
I had a translucent blue Rambler on my keys for the last 5 years and, while it is scratched up, it doesn't look too beat up unless I hold it under a light. But I just upgraded it this week. I chose the Manager, 'cause the toothpick was my least used tool on the Rambler. It's a little bit thicker but the pen is sure to be used a lot. Anyway, I decided not to worry about scratches. There are more scratch resistant choices, though. There's a wood Wenger design one, and the plain Alox. And I think the glow in the dark Classic would be pretty scratch resistant if you don't mind bright yellow. I have a glow in the dark Climber and it hasn't scratched at all in 2 years. Might be a different story on keys, I dunno.Welcome Robert. Please check out the thread Swiss Army Knights Banner!
When I was trying to decide what I wanted to upgrade to, I considered the Midnite Manager and this keychain pouch to keep it scratch-free. Cool thing about this pouch (which I've only seen on European sites) is you can use the flashlight while it's inside the punch. It has a little hole for the light. But I decided I prefer having a USB rechargable keychain light, so I didn't get it. (At least not yet!) https://www.amazon.fr/Victorinox-V4-0515-Gaine-Mixte-Adulte/dp/B000MLSFF4/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_fr_FR=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&keywords=4.0515&qid=1559079183&s=gateway&sr=8-2 (I don't know for sure which models the pouch is designed for so that the light lines up with the hole, so I could be wrong that it works well with the Midnite Manager.)
I'm new here, by the way. Love Swiss Army knives.
Welcome Robert. Please check out the thread Swiss Army Knights Banner!
Took a photo of a Classic next to my little kindling axe.Nice duo there! :cheers:
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Took a photo of a Classic next to my little kindling axe.
Thank you RR and Vicman! :cheers::cheers:
A Valentine's gift from Mrs Rowland :D:like:
A Valentine's gift from Mrs Rowland :D
Truly you made a good choice of wife sir :hatsoff::tu:
A Valentine's gift from Mrs Rowland :D
Thanks Carl! She is. She's only carried the Classic her father got her in 1978 and a Sears 4 way. Never had the need or desire for anything else. It's well used believe me!
Thats very funny, as its the same combo my own better half carries. :tu:#8 in the purse! :salute: :tu:
I think in many ways, since women are not as plagued wth ego like us menfolk, they have a clearer thought process on somethings. I know that I have tried to give Karen some other knives/SAK's, but she is steadfast in her loyalty to her classics. She has a red one, a blue one, a yellow one, and as of last year when she became a brest cancer survivor, a pink one with the Brest cancer logo on it. It now lives on her keyring with the old Sear's 4-way screw driver.
In truth, that combo will do ya for 99% of hat you need, except for food use. For that, Karen has the number 8 Opinel in her purse.
Thats very funny, as its the same combo my own better half carries. :tu:
I think in many ways, since women are not as plagued wth ego like us menfolk, they have a clearer thought process on somethings. I know that I have tried to give Karen some other knives/SAK's, but she is steadfast in her loyalty to her classics. She has a red one, a blue one, a yellow one, and as of last year when she became a brest cancer survivor, a pink one with the Brest cancer logo on it. It now lives on her keyring with the old Sear's 4-way screw driver.
In truth, that combo will do ya for 99% of hat you need, except for food use. For that, Karen has the number 8 Opinel in her purse.
Thats very funny, as its the same combo my own better half carries. :tu:
I think in many ways, since women are not as plagued wth ego like us menfolk, they have a clearer thought process on somethings. I know that I have tried to give Karen some other knives/SAK's, but she is steadfast in her loyalty to her classics. She has a red one, a blue one, a yellow one, and as of last year when she became a brest cancer survivor, a pink one with the Brest cancer logo on it. It now lives on her keyring with the old Sear's 4-way screw driver.
In truth, that combo will do ya for 99% of hat you need, except for food use. For that, Karen has the number 8 Opinel in her purse.
No. 6 is my favorite size. I have a No. 5, but I just can't bond with it like my 6. Yes sir, it's 91mm closed and carries like a dream.
I love my Opinels, but it's hard to beat that 58/74mm blade for sharpness.
...been looking at the Bay for all kinds of Classics with interesting scales...maybe. :think: :cheers:
I'm thinking about collecting the Classics too Tony. The nice thing is that there's no shortage of interesting ones! I've also renewed my love of the Minichamp. Folder Beholder has a beautiful collection of them.
That is one big rabbit hole to go down.. :whistle: There must be a billion choices!!! :facepalm:
I have a minichamp on deck for when I have a few more gray hairs and a lot more wisdom. It's not quite what I need at the moment.
Only a billon????
I think your on the conservative side a bit. :whistle:
...if only the Classic had the nail file like the Executive instead of that odd 'sand paper' or whatever you call it.... :dunno:
I was able to switch the spring from the blue unmodified knife to the brass one, I don't know if the folded spring is representative of how it would have looked from the factory but it works. The more modern folded springs are a bit bigger at the fold but can be made to fit with a few light taps with a hammer to compress the fold. The flip side of this is that it alters the width of the spring but that seems to be possible to fix with some careful bending.:salute: :cheers:
Now I'm the happy owner of a nice looking knife that mixes the size of the Classic with the file of the Executive. :woohoo:
This is my favorite 58mm scale. I have made the decision to put it, along with my ATOM A0 Ti with red led, together on a ball chain.
Thanks. When I saw it I had to have it. Collecting interesting 58s will be fun. Do you have any minicamps yet? I cant remember :think:
Here's mine! I hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail armed only with this guy.
Thanks 39! Carl, you're right! I'm looking forward to doing a Yeager hike with the Executive. My favorite blade on it is the smaller 58mm. They're beyond Opinel sharp!
...wow the AT with a Classic or 58mm SAK, you guys are good! I was thinking more Kbar lol
...seems we should start a Hiking SACs thread or something ... :think:
Tony, it's not really that much an achievement. By the nature of the beast kind of thing, backpacking means you already have food, shelter, and bedding with you and don't need to hack out a living with a bowieknife the way the mountain men did it. Heck, even the old mountain men got by with a thin bladed butcher knife. The famed Green River shining knives and such were just good old kitchen style butcher knives in a sheath. They traveled with tarps, blankets, cook ware like cast iron flying pans and coffee pots. Probably an ax on one of the pack animals. They even used simple friction folders for general cutting....and maybe someday soon I will try a northbound.... :think:
In 2000, I did a cross country motorcycle ride from Maryland to the Oregon coast and back. I stopped at the mountain man museum in Colorado and Bent's Old Fort in Colorado. It was interesting. Hollywood has really blown it all out of wack. It wasn't nuthin like the Jeremiah Johnson move with Redford.
With todays modern high tech materials and gear, you can carry all your shelter and gear in a 30 pound pack. In a water proof shelter bevy zipped up in a down or synthetic bag, you'll be warmer and more comfy in a blizzard than the old mountain men. An inch and a half of blade is enough for modern backpacking.
Recommend reading; "Press On" by Chuck Yeager. He found the executive ve enough for two weeks in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Its a hilarious funny book in its honesty. Yeager and his friends were some real characters.
Thanks 11B :salute:
Meet you halfway Tony! Carl is right. I used the Minichamp mainly for cutting open snack packages. The older I get, the more conscious I am of gear weight. I'm not Charles Lindbergh obsessed with gear weight, but I am trying to shave what I can off my high mileage back and legs. I really didn't notice the need for anything else as the Minichamp handled it all.
...seems we should start a Hiking SACs thread or something ... :think:
:iagree: :like: :iagree: My Walker goes with me while hiking.. And a Wenger Eveo-Grip 18 is ALWAYS in my pack!!! :tu: :tu:
Also.. Picked a MiniChamp on the Bay!! :cheers:
All good choices
I have a minichamp I haven't used yet. I like the concept, but it wouldn't quite work for me at this point. I need a bit more scissor and a bit more screwdriver for now.
Have you guys found uses for all the tools? The pharma spatula? The spatula makes a great straight edge screwdriver!
:iagree: The Evo 18 is a wonderful hiking and camping knife! Congrats on the Minichamp!!
...I may try the mini champ in watch pocket for awhile....
This is my favorite 58mm scale. I have made the decision to put it, along with my ATOM A0 Ti with red led, together on a ball chain.
Love those scales! :like::tu: :tu:
...I may try the mini champ in watch pocket for awhile....
With the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails I'd imagine a sharp object is good enough. From what I've seen of those who have completed or even just hiked a section, a large blade was just not needed. I've read some like to carry a small MT or folder. I think its a matter of what works for you like anything. I'm not sure what I'd bring :dunno:. I can tell you shoes would be my primary then sleep secondary priorities.
I have an Optimus 8R Carl, and while it might be a little heavy compared to my pocket rocket, there's no greater sound than that roar!
I've never done the Pacific Crest trail, but over my life I've done so many sections of the Appalachian that I've lost accounted for most of it. And your right, a knife really is not needed much at all. Starting in spring down at Springer Mountain its chilly/cold and wet. Very good rain gear is needed, as well as a weather proof bivy shelter. Once you're on the trail for a month, you're into warmer weather, and I usually switched to hammock camping with a very light weight water proof 10X12 nylon tarp that rolled up the size and weight of a loaf of Wonder bread. By summer, you've stopped at a few small towns and mailed stuff home because you didn't need it anymore.
Once up into Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey, you switch from boots to light weight trail shoes by New Balance or Merril. The pack gets lighter as well, as you pass by small towns where you can re-supply more often. By summers end up in New England, you need to have the cold wet weather stuff mailed to you, because in fall it gets chilly in New England. By the time you get to Maine, you need all your winter stuff back, especially if you're running a little late in the season.
But at no time did I ever need much knife. But the one single bit of gear I wouldn't go without is, my little beat up Optimus 8R stove. By modern standards its antiquated, a bit heavy, and theres smaller lighter little stoves on the market. But like an alox Pioneer, its nigh on unbreakable and reliable. And after a chilly wet day, and I'm finally under my tarp shelter, its great to have a nice hot drink of tea, or cocoa or instant chicken soup or warm bourbon and water as a hot toddy. In my later years I did experiment with the soda can alcohol stove, and it worked, but that was at the very end of my backpacking days.
I think if Colin Fletcher were alive today, you may hear him joke, "Knife? We don't need no steenkin knife!"
:D
Our place is almost camping lol. May try just a Classis sd,..... :think:
How small are we talking here fellas?
I present to you a 48mm brass rally and a 38mm Ti escort next to a copper classic
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One brass and one copper 38mm escort
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And the brass 38mm escort next to a 93mm electrician just because :P
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To me it would seem that both the 38 and 48mm customs Ive made work just as well as their 58mm brother for the task you would use them for, that is light duty cutting, bottle opening and screwdrivering, all in a much smaller package.
Also I hate to do this but Instagram has stopped sharing my recent posts with a lot of my followers so if youre keen to see more of my work I would really appreciate a follow @jspiggle_designs :D :D :D
I am keen to buy some of your work. Send me a PM if you're selling:tu: beautiful!! :cheers:
I am keen to buy some of your work. Send me a PM if you're selling
Your integrity is as important as your talent, maybe I'll order when you catch up on your promised orders. :cheers:
:D :D Sounds good my friend, if you ever did want to talk custom work Im always down for a chat :cheers: :cheers:
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Thanks
uh...kinda knew that...
Will do Steve, Im very sorry :) :salute:
Is it the Wenger model?...no Barry, looked like a stock Classic SD photo?? :tu:
Nice group Echo! :tu:Thanks Tony, I do really like my Huntsman but these smaller ones get carried a lot more. I really wish Vic would bring back the golfer, basically the waiter with scissors or an 84mm compact
Thanks Tony, I do really like my Huntsman but these smaller ones get carried a lot more. I really wish Vic would bring back the golfer, basically the waiter with scissors or an 84mm compactWalter with a scizzors!! :tu:
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Same here!
Manager continues to be on my key chain. Never need to remember to bring a pen and if a finger nail is bugging I can take care of that too.+1
It's crazy, but the most used tool when I pack my Executive is the small blade :facepalm:. This setup handles 99 percent of my real EDC needs. If it worked for Charles Lindbergh, it'll work for me too :)
Charles Lindberg has a little red classic on his Volkswagen keychain.
It was Chuck Yeager that carried an executive as his EDC pocket knife.
:facepalm: I knew that...My mind is abandoning ship :rofl:
My other keychain SAK, another SD.
But I may try Executive.....?
Tony, look at me, I'm serious.YES cb, I have one and carry it a lot!! :cheers:
You need to go try the executive! Go now. :pok:
You'll thank me in the morning. :tu:
I have a classic sd on my keychain but I think I need the rambler. The additional of a phillips and opener seems like a game changer for not much additional sizeThe Rambler is a wonderful step up from the Classic. :tu:
...Classic is perfect on the keys, sorry I didn't do it sooner! :cheers:
The addition of the phillips is wonderful. I changed out a watch battery on a G Shock with the 58mm phillips.:cheers: :tu: :salute:
The Rambler is a wonderful step up from the Classic. :tu:...ok...here we go, looking at Rambler now...enabler points
Apart from the Phillips, you'll like that the scissors and blade both open away from the keyring.
The Rambler is a wonderful step up from the Classic. :tu:
Apart from the Phillips, you'll like that the scissors and blade both open away from the keyring.
What's the reason for the change in orientation?
But I may try Executive.....?The answer is... Yes!!! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200917/6db4546c88c09a6d92386f092963af29.jpg)
Felix Immler put out a new video on YT. He says that the Signature Lite is his EDC.I saw that last night, as always with him very amusing loved the explanation why…Have just ordered myself an ambassador, think those larger (than my normal keychain manager) scissors will be a great accompaniment to my 84mm’s
Felix Immler put out a new video on YT. He says that the Signature Lite is his EDC.
I still have my three amigos - MiniChamp, Rambler and my late wife's SD Classic.
The Classic is in the archive box, partly for sentimental reasons, but mainly because I simply cannot get past the extra functionality offered by the other two.
The Rambler is my clear favourite of them all, but I pack the MiniChamp when I feel like a change. It's always got the tweezers onboard, and its toothpick has a permanent place in my wallet.
Back in the early 90's, I got a Wenger Esquire. It felt like the perfect size pocket knife to actually carry always. Now that it's irreplaceable, it's my bathroom nail cleaner, etc. I recently got a Victorinox Executive 81 to fill the Esquire's shoes. It's great. Only thing is, I'm going to have to file the key ring off. Why does Victorinox think the ring should be in the way of the blade on some of these little guys? I've heard the "we use the scissors more..." explanation, but to me, it still makes little sense.
Anyway, I really like this knife. It reminds me of a younger time, when I wanted a knife that didn't bulge out my pocket... and I did just fine with that Esquire for quite a while.
For some reason, I quite literally cringe any time someone says they file the keyring off.
That said, I wonder if it might be what chews holes in my pockets. :think:
Simply find a Companion, which is the same as your Executive, but w/o keyring ;)
(https://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3615)
Executive 81, not Executive. It’s the Victorinox version of Wenger’s Esquire.
I got a MiniChamp last year... before I knew there was a Midnight version. :ahhh I rationalized that I had used the tweezers more than an LED light in recent years :whistle: So it's fine. :wait:
I got a MiniChamp last year... before I knew there was a Midnight version. :ahhh I rationalized that I had used the tweezers more than an LED light in recent years :whistle: So it's fine. :wait:
And you can keep telling yourself that, and it's ALMOST AS IF you won't end up buying all the alternative models at some point...
:D
You mean like the Signature Lite that's in my online shopping cart right now? :whistle:
:oops:
...and as advised by a wise Knight below...the Executive is amazing :salute:
I thought I ought to post this comparison pic here. Classic, Executive 81, and Executive.
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I'm glad you did. I've been thinking of the Executive 81 / Wenger model lately.
It looks to me like the main blade of the 81 is taller and more bellied than the Classic, which seems to generally be the case for Wenger models. What do you think of the blades?
Sometimes I wish these smaller blades had more height and thickness for their length to make them feel more sturdy (even if that means making them a little bit shorter).
...can you please explain Executive 81...I looked at the SAK Wiki and am missing something... :think:
It's a rebranded Wenger Esquire model (their equivalent to the Victorinox Classic). They sell it not as both the Victorinox 'Executive 81' and the Victorinox 'Wenger' model, which are identical except the branding on it.:tu: thanks!
Looks like the main blade is a bit bigger and the scissors are serrated with the spring bar. I'd like to try one at some point as the blade looks nice.
...may try mini Champ in watch pocket for a bit ? :think:
Love me a li'l SAK!
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I’ve got a ruby scaled MM on the way; can’t wait to see how it performs.I love how bright the LEDs are on the new generation of Midnite Manager and Midnite MiniChamp, I hope you love it! :cheers:
I love how bright the LEDs are on the new generation of Midnite Manager and Midnite MiniChamp, I hope you love it! :cheers:
II'm off to find a few Vanguards now. I hate looking for discontinued knives though.PC, do you mean Vagabonds? I know the feeling about looking for discontinued knives. The good news is I'm no longer looking for Vagabonds, I have the ones I want in my collection, so one less person in the market helps especially if you're bidding.
The search is on...
Just get this brand new set...
(http://img115.xooimage.com/files/d/3/f/128347572_3775474...473443_n-57ec78e.jpg) (http://www.forum-couteausuisse.com/image/115/d/3/f/128347572_3775474...473443_n-57ec78e.jpg.htm)
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(http://img111.xooimage.com/files/e/a/0/128571099_3823798...570665_n-57ec798.jpg) (http://www.forum-couteausuisse.com/image/111/e/a/0/128571099_3823798...570665_n-57ec798.jpg.htm)
Strange blade, no?
A Classic with a spring bar tool, that's neat! Is the SBT still a file or something? It'd feel like a waste if that's all they did...
Has there ever been a 58mm model with only the cap lifter/combo tool, scissors and nail file? I looked around SAKWiki but didn't see anything. :think:The Rambler sure comes close, but it adds one more tool, a blade.
It's a rebranded Wenger Esquire model (their equivalent to the Victorinox Classic). They sell it not as both the Victorinox 'Executive 81' and the Victorinox 'Wenger' model, which are identical except the branding on it.
Looks like the main blade is a bit bigger and the scissors are serrated with the spring bar. I'd like to try one at some point as the blade looks nice.
An Executive Plus... I'd love to find one of those. I've been carrying the Executive around the house, lately. More than enough for my home needs.:iagree:
8) 8)
I'm diggin' this Signature Lite I got for the EDC challenge! :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/6UrHAVX.jpg)
:like:
My daughter bought me the same one Xmas 2019. It's on me everyday, on my night stand at night. I work steady nights. So the flashlights helps me get to bed without stumbling and waking my Mrs. Great companion tool, or on its own. I even sliced off a piece of cheddar cheese with it recently. And shockingly, Felix Immler stated recently that this is The one he EDCs in his house. All he needs !
Ok, ok. Maybe this has been addressed somewhere else.
But how in tarnation are we sposed to get replacement USB drives for our Victorinoxes? Naturally I won a couple that are missing their innards, and of course you can't find them anywhere.
It would seem that Vic&co. could make a small killing selling replacements. I mean, naturally, some people might use up their storage and want more of them? Never mind losing them, breaking them, etc.???
:facepalm:
Bumping this one up. Does anyone have resources for getting new USB drives?
Good luck with your search(s).Maybe an enote to customer service?
Ya think VIC would be on this by now!
They have other small replacement parts, right? :think:
Ready? Name that little SAK, cause I have no idea LOLIs it an Escort?
Is it an Escort?well FB I should have looked !
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Escort+74mm
well FB I should have looked !I just got lucky as I spotted it the other day while looking up something else. :cheers:
I think the little 58mm SAK's are like the Toyota Corolla's and Honda Civics and Bic pens of the knife world, and even the SAK world.
The pen guys all like things like Mont blancs, Parkers, Fisher space pens with all their hype. The car guys like the Porsche and other performance and prestige cars even if they are just commuting to work or running down to the local grocery store.
But how many of the worlds populace drive around in a Toyota or Honda and write checks with a Bic pen? The 58mm SAK classic is the worlds most mass produced pocket knife, and was even featured on the cover of a national knife magazine as the most confiscated knife at airports. I can only wonder how many people who are not knife people, but do recognize the need for a small EDC cutting tool and carry a classic?
I wonder how many non knife people carry a classic, Or a rambler, or a mini champ or other 58mm variant of the mighty mini SAK?
I do know that the 20 plus years I carried a classic as an EDC, the things I fixed with it were many. That little SD nail file tip deals with Phillips screws very well, and lets you get "into" something to screw around with it and fix it.
I'm actually a backpacking knife guy that chooses a Classic. It does almost everything I need it to do, in a very light package.
I wonder the same. As I've said before, I wonder where these... the most commonly mass produced knife.... end up.
A big contingent of backpackers, who are "non-knife" people, that will consider a knife on the same parameters as a backpacking stove or trekking poles... these folks always seem to choose a Classic
:rofl: That's me! I stressed more over which knife to take than anything else. Now it's which Classic, or maybe the Exec :facepalm:...or maybe a Walker...
Hey, carrying around a pound or two of stainless steel never hurt anybody. I try to always carry a Classic, an Esquire or Executive, a 91 or two, and either my Farmer or Hunter. or both. All/any. Never fewer than 3. Sometimes 6 or more. Who cares. I've got the pockets, I may as well stuff 'em.
It wasn't the weight so much as I started looking at what I was doing and thought "This is silly." I was carrying stuff I never used, or used maybe 20% of its capability. As I got older, I just didn't want to carry anything anymore that I did not have a real world use for on a daily, or at least weekly basis. I just started to jettison things from my life that if I looked at it, and couldn't remover the last time I had need of it, it went. That included Bowie knives, SAK's with wood chisels, hacksaws, fish scalers, and lock blades wth one single blade that was a one trick pony. What I really had use for was a small easy to carry pocket knife with just a few tools like scissors and screw driving capability. I went from 93mm to 91mm, then to 84mm, and down to 58mm. I carried a classic for almost 25 years before moving to a 74mm curtesy of Nix's generosity with a gifted executive. I love my executive, but can get along fine with a 58mm.
Similar to me. Having spent my formative carrying years with a Work Champ on Scout camps and then needing it the odd time in a couple of early jobs, I have now gone from "oh heck, I might need that Phillips at some point, I best sneak it into my pocket" to "meh, when have I ever actually needed the tools on it, I'm more likely to find a Classic/Signature Lite more useful." It's still handy to carry something with me, but a 58mm does me just fine these days.
The awesome thing is, we have so many options. For those who only did this or that, it's awesome.
Part of my pocket bulging lifestyle is that I do sell a lot of these used knives, and I like to demo them (both to myself and others). I learn to use their different features, and am much more at ease selling them to people if I have personal experience with them. I do use some feature of some knife pretty much every day, usually multiple features.
The crazy thing is that I absolutely love the mega SAKs. I think part of the thing with carrying a tiny model is the creativity end of things when adapting a tool to fix a problem. It's a great hobby right?! :tu:
The crazy thing is that I absolutely love the mega SAKs. I think part of the thing with carrying a tiny model is the creativity end of things when adapting a tool to fix a problem. It's a great hobby right?! :tu:
It really IS amazing what that little SD tip of the classic nail file can fix! I've replaced the door latch of a Sear's kenmore clothes drier with it, fixed a conked out Vespa motor scooter on a deserted dirt road in the middle of nowhere, fixed a door knob assembly in a Florida retirement condo when visiting an aged aunt. adjusted the Williams peep sight in the marlin rifle when our granddaughter was visiting as no two people will shoot a rifle the same way. Fixed a fishing reel on a rented boat and rod while out on the 'flats' on vacation in Key West. Assembled IKEA furniture where a Phillips screw driver was needed. The tweezers have picked our stickers from up between the paw pads of our beloved canine companion, and can pick/release most handcuffs. The SD tip also opens a cold beer when used to gently pry up the lip of the crown cap to loosen it so it can just be popped off with a thumb.
The little 58mm's are limited only by the imagination/inspiration of the user.
I feel like every weight class offers a similar mental exercise and fits into our chosen pastime. That's why I'm a stickler when it comes to Challenges. Got a more substantial SAK? Expect yourself to get more done - I say. Rescue a turtle. Get through a rusty bolt. Surprise yourself.
Being this is an MTo page, would anyone like to open up to any "watch pocket" size knife other than Vic?
I'd been looking at the Boker Mini Tech Tool.... That looks like a good watch pocket size.
:tu: thanks gang, we still have our Classic SD...or Executive!
:tu: :tu:
..forgot Mini-Champ! Have to revive that one!
My favorite beauties for the last months :D
I hardly need anything else these days really.... :dunno:
(https://i.imgur.com/F6fTgd5.jpg)
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For the cellidor one, the first thing i did when i got it was to pop out that ugly thick "pen scale" and pop in a standard toothpick scale... >:D
Sooo much better... ::)
If you don't want your pen and pen scale, I'd be happy to take them off your hands! Same goes for anybody else out there! :D
...the first thing i did when i got it was to pop out that ugly thick "pen scale" and pop in a standard toothpick scale... >:D
Sooo much better... ::)
:ahhh The pen is what I need most on the 58mm!
Always funny and interesting how different the requirements are.
I'd be happy to send the scale your way, but it was a bit difficult to pop out and i admit being a little rough on it when doing it (and wasn't much concerned with it too)... I cracked it on removal and ended up throwing it away... :-\
It's a lot harder to take the scales of the 58mm in good shape than a 91mm for example... it's harder to hold while doing it too.
The pen i actually thrown it in my coin pouch along with my other tool utility its and bits, as i can still use it if needed wedged with the Phillips SD in the Phillips layer... ;)
The orange is perpetually on my key ring (used to have a yellow one on there, TFSA took that one)
Ah, after that, I probably bought it from them.looks Jim, i got some nice ones from auction. And if it had a rack on the top scale, I got it! Lol
looks Jim, i got some nice ones from auction. And if it had a rack on the top scale, I got it! Lolthat was crack *
that was crack *
I got these little guys in today. Pretty sure I paid too much, but hey.
The AmFlag and lower EdelweiB and Mini Champ are in good condition, but the upper EdelweiB and the Pepcid Rover are pretty beat up.
I carry an aqua Pepcid Rover on my key ring with another red 58 on the same key ring. The aqua color grew on me. I can tell at a glance which is which and so where the differing tools are. And I especially like having two toothpicks. If I use one to ungunk something other than my mouth, I have another clean pick for my mouth. Handy that way more often than I expected.
Bottom line: you can’t really over pay for mixed color 58s and one covered with Old Glory. Lot of utility there to use, market, or gift. Congrats.
Do all the Rovers have such a small blade? The blade on mine is shorter than a Classic's cutting blade, and is kind of Wharncliffe in shape.
I got these little guys in today. Pretty sure I paid too much, but hey.
The AmFlag and lower EdelweiB and Mini Champ are in good condition, but the upper EdelweiB and the Pepcid Rover are pretty beat up.
Do all the Rovers have such a small blade? The blade on mine is shorter than a Classic's cutting blade, and is kind of Wharncliffe in shape.
Sounds like the miniChamps Orange Peeler blade.
EdelweiB :rofl:
I see from looking at the Wiki that it was a common variant. Cool.
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Um nope, that's different. :D
Glad you like that. I don't have an esset on my computer, because for some reason, in English somebody descided we don't need that letter. 8)
I see from looking at the Wiki that it was a common variant. Cool.
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Um nope, that's different. :D
Glad you like that. I don't have an esset on my computer, because for some reason, in English somebody descided we don't need that letter. 8)
When the mood strikes me to go ultra minimal- Which really is quite rare for me- Then I will pocket carry the Waiter.
I am a big fan of the corkscrew For the obvious tasks like undoing knots etc. but it is also a great scraper tool or for crevicing small Pieces of gold in a pinch.
used the combo tool to scoop a latch bolt on a door when some friends and I found ourselves locked on the roof of a building
As seen in my picture I also- quickly In a moment of need- modified my tweezers into an emergency lock pick. Which I used to pick the lock to my shop one time when I forgot my keys. There is a special way to get the tweezers to stay in the tweezer slot and I can go into that if someone is interested just let me know otherwise just know this mod can cause the tweezers to fall out easily If not put in a certain way.
Cheers
Do all the Rovers have such a small blade? The blade on mine is shorter than a Classic's cutting blade, and is kind of Wharncliffe in shape.
Cant say authoritatively but it’s so with mine. I wondered if it were maybe a cost cutting move for advertising knives. Whatever, it still slices and cuts like a SAK should.
I've only had advertising Classics with regular blades. Perhaps some used ones have been oversharpened or reshaped on purpose?
Rover with 'rescue blade' https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-browse_image.php?imageId=2475
It might be different, but looking at the picture the blade looks identical to the minichamp orange peeler, just with at tang stamp...
With all due respect, I don't think you're calling the right thing an "orange peeler."
The Mini Champ has 8 fold out tools. Two are cutting blades--one is the pen blade, the other is the "emergency blade" or wharncliffe blade. I have those two out in the picture comparing it with the Pepcid knife. There is a hook-like tool on the Mini Champ which some might call an orange peeler, although it is actually different from a true orange peeler tool, which I think is only found on the Executive knife model.
;)
I think that's the cotton out of a med bottle puller. With the hook
The orange peeler is the one with the small saw like end...
With all due respect, I don't think you're calling the right thing an "orange peeler."
The Mini Champ has 8 fold out tools. Two are cutting blades--one is the pen blade, the other is the "emergency blade" or wharncliffe blade. I have those two out in the picture comparing it with the Pepcid knife. There is a hook-like tool on the Mini Champ which some might call an orange peeler, although it is actually different from a true orange peeler tool, which I think is only found on the Executive knife model.
;)
Just to add to GF's post, I've recently bought a brand new Mini Champ and it's definitely an orange peeler according to Victorinox...
(https://i.imgur.com/H6z9xhD.jpg)
I think it'd go without saying that the tool on a 58mm SAK would look slightly different to one on a 74mm SAK for practical and design purposes.
Thanks, I originally forgot to include the pic I took (fever brain) but thank you for taking and uploading one
This is the picture I meant about comparing the blades.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't see that picture having been posted previously in this thread. I went back up to where you originally said you received them twice.
Hard to tell from the picture but again, it just looks like the same blade that's in the mini champ.
Well never Saw that one coming... File that under Dad Jokes.
:facepalm: :salute:
Correct
Not to Pick that apart, but I saw you awl don't understand the scale of the sakrilege you've committed.:rofl: :salute:
:rofl: :salute::facepalm: and I started this mess....
Back on April 1st, I was told the peeling tool on the Executive was for Naval Oranges, while the tool on the Minichamp was for Mandarin Oranges only. For all other varieties, the largest knife blade on each is a generic orange peeler. This person also said that Archon aliens had taught him a folk dance on an exoplanet called Narnock after examining him closely with what looked to him like a Victorinox Cybertool with a Wiha extender mounted with a Torx probe. But don’t quote me on this. 😉ok Sarge :whistle: but its cool aliens like Little Saks!
Back on April 1st, I was told the peeling tool on the Executive was for Naval Oranges, while the tool on the Minichamp was for Mandarin Oranges only. For all other varieties, the largest knife blade on each is a generic orange peeler. This person also said that Archon aliens had taught him a folk dance on an exoplanet called Narnock after examining him closely with what looked to him like a Victorinox Cybertool with a Wiha extender mounted with a Torx probe. But don’t quote me on this. 😉
Back on April 1st, I was told the peeling tool on the Executive was for Naval Oranges, while the tool on the Minichamp was for Mandarin Oranges only. For all other varieties, the largest knife blade on each is a generic orange peeler. This person also said that Archon aliens had taught him a folk dance on an exoplanet called Narnock after examining him closely with what looked to him like a Victorinox Cybertool with a Wiha extender mounted with a Torx probe. But don’t quote me on this. 😉
ok Sarge :whistle: but its cool aliens like Little Saks!
Once in the CG they... oh never mind! :rofl: hope you had a nice April 1st...
Really likin' the nail file on the Executive :tu:
It's my favourite nail file :cheers:
+1:iagree: the other type is not always good
Don't know why they didn't use the same design in other models.
:facepalm:
Was gonna post a picture of what I got today in the mail, but my phone ain't charged. :rant:
Hope you got a charger in the mail...... long time charging? :dunno:
:whistle:
:like: The Compact is a fantastic knife. It packs a punch way beyond its size.
I had never really paid attention to the Compact until recently, because I don’t think I realized how useful it really was. I bought it for the scissors, and was pleasantly surprised by the utility of the knife overall.... :salute:...and...thank you Enablers!!
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Try as I might, and believe me I own both, I just cannot justify the Classic SD when I have my Rambler to hand!i know EMM, was too small for work and I'm an office type. Maybe I'll move up to Executive :think:
i know EMM, was too small for work and I'm an office type. Maybe I'll move up to Executive :think:
Does anyone have experience with the Silicone case for Classic ?Sorry, no. Looks interesting :think:
https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Accessories/Silicone-Case/p/4.0451 (https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Accessories/Silicone-Case/p/4.0451)
I'm curious if it will fit an Alox Rambler or even a standard Rambler.
Does anyone have experience with the Silicone case for Classic ?
https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Accessories/Silicone-Case/p/4.0451 (https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Accessories/Silicone-Case/p/4.0451)
I'm curious if it will fit an Alox Rambler or even a standard Rambler.
'Scuse my absence, doing the Go Big Challenge and it ain't easy Lol :rant:
I love mine, but I'd really love it in 65mm or 74mm size. Vic, if you're reading this, please BRING BACK THE PTC!!
Barry, I feel the same way!!!Ambassador is basicly larger version of Classic
As much as a I LOVE the little classic, I wish it was a tad bigger. Maybe like an executive 'light.' I liked the executive, but had no real need of a second blade or the orange peeler. An executive size classic would be a great little pocket knife! The PTC return would be great too.
I've given my kids different SAKs. A while back I gave my daughter yet another 58mm Classic. She put it on her keychain and that made all the difference in her actually carrying it. She has reported to me several times now that it gets used a lot. She was telling be recently at a function someone asked for scissors. She presented her 58mm scissors and got a look as if they wouldn't be enough. My daughter went ahead and cut whatever it was and the person said "WOW". She asked what the name of the knife was and where to get it. My daughter told her and she ordered one on the spot.
All hail the mighty 58s :salute:
:tu: :tu:
As a long term fan of the classic, I've heard that a lot. always just before they are amazed that the teeny thing did it!
So I guess I'll order an Ambsador. Every time I look for Executive it comes up a large Classic.Executive 81? Boooo
The wiki still lists it as available, I guess I'll put Executive in the SAK draw as a saver v. User... :think:
...and... did I see mention of that Execitive 81 with a serrated scissors?
Just got one, no. It's a large Classic.
That's odd, my (wood scaled one) has the serrated scissors and the cellidor one on the Vic site has serrated scissors. Do you have any pics, did you buy it new or used?... my fault? I think I actually have an Ambsador. New from the A river. Sometimes the pictures are deceiving...
...sorry, not an expert. Did you try our SAK Wiki?
I thought it might be a Limited Edition Classic, but I didn't find it on the page.
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Classic+SD+Limited+Edition+Annual+Series
...ya wana try the Vintage SAK owners thread here, they have a bit more expertise eventhough your little one is not actually "vintage" ?
Any preference between 65mm or the 74mm knives? I carry both, and love them both but just curious about everyone else's opinion?... I like the 74s sometimes, not a Classic, not 4 layer...
Thanks ! Will dothere's also an older Show your Classics and Classic SD thread, they may know about yours....
... I like the 74s sometimes, not a Classic, not 4 layer...
I've been carrying my minichamp lately. My PTC is taking a much needed rest but now that I have my MC on me I realize how much I truly like the phillips. It's like having a jewelers driver at the ready. My partner has gone fairy light bonkers. The MC phillips is awesome at changing out those batteries. With the magnetized driver I can easily swap out batteries and not loose track of those very tiny screws.
While the scissors are small they've done all I ask. I was at Wallys world looking at a coffee maker and the one I wanted to check out was still wrapped in clear wrapping with others. In no time I was cutting them free and looking at it. While I don't worry about people freaking about knives it made more sense to use my MC. Yes there are tools within the MC that I don't use but its a sweet little SAK.
:iagree: That Philips is hard to beat! I have 2 Minichamps, an Alox and a cellidor. The Alox is riding on my keychain in a Vic sheath, although not getting any use with the Exec Challenge going on. From time to time I switch out with my PTC, although I'm about half hesitant to use it with the cost of them getting high. The lack of a Philips head is another reason the Minichamps get more pocket time. Almost everything anymore is either a Torx or Philips head.
My non Challenge EDC. Combined with an Opinel and I have almost everything covered! I carry my other tools mostly for fun :D. Thanks Surge for a great knife!! :cheers:
My backup keychain with the PTC on it. Like Aloha's, it's definitely a user!
I gave my cellidor minichamp to a good friend last summer. I had thoughts of picking up an alox model to replace it with. I'd pretty much convinced myself that I was fine with the ramblers that I already have so decided against another mc.
But, thanks to you all I realize the error of my ways. The search begins. :rofl:
Thanks, I appreciate it. I know I can always count on you awl for:iagree: changing to my MC for now! :salute:enablinggood advice. :tu:
I've been carrying my minichamp lately. My PTC is taking a much needed rest but now that I have my MC on me I realize how much I truly like the phillips. It's like having a jewelers driver at the ready. My partner has gone fairy light bonkers. The MC phillips is awesome at changing out those batteries. With the magnetized driver I can easily swap out batteries and not loose track of those very tiny screws.
While the scissors are small they've done all I ask. I was at Wallys world looking at a coffee maker and the one I wanted to check out was still wrapped in clear wrapping with others. In no time I was cutting them free and looking at it. While I don't worry about people freaking about knives it made more sense to use my MC. Yes there are tools within the MC that I don't use but its a sweet little SAK.
I had to change a door knob at my daughter's house this week. All I had on me was my modified Rebar with large bitholder and my Super Tinker. I could not get to the phillips screws with the Super Tinker nor the Rebar. I had to ask my wife to get the Rambler I bought for her. Task accomplished :salute:
I have been wanting a Rambler for myself. But perhaps what I really want is a Minichamp :think:
From personal experience you want a Minichamp and a Midnite Manager, y'know, to cover your bases :pok:
MINICHAMP :2tu:Felix Imler on the Tube seems to find multiple uses for SAK tools so....
While it has some tools that seem extra its size relatively speaking is small enough to pull it off. Those "extra" tools are fun to use and if you feel the need, modify.
I just got my minichamp a neckstrap ! So it will always be with me, and safe from keys and stuff in my pockets. :woohoo:
(https://i.ibb.co/XX0V382/IMG-0257.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b1w72JW)
:tu: :tu: :tu::like:
Thinking several neck knife parodies about a little SAK neck knife!! :rofl:...and I shouldn't joke, I hate getting scratches on my knives !
No offense buddy, to many survival vids!
I just received my new Alox Bantam! And I thought the standard Bantam was thin :oEnabler! :salute:
Enabler! :salute:...maybe back to the cousin, Waiter for a bit.... :think:
Bought a baguette for dinner at work. Only had the Alox Classic on me. It worked like a charm! Never underestimate the power of a 58mm...now that's a powerful little one :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/QymCJxl.jpg)
I just received my new Alox Bantam! And I thought the standard Bantam was thin :o
Man oh man do I love me some Bantam in Alox. GREAT choice.
Now all they have to do is...
BRING BACK THE KEY RING!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW!!!!!
Idk...I like being able to slip one in a wallet. Or in a shoe. Or the fold of skin between the thumb and forefinger. Or under the tongue. Or......or... never mind!
...or... never mind! :rofl:
...or... never mind! :rofl:
:like:2 is 1 .....
Here is my littlest SAK. Nail Clip 580... nice one, interesting, all I need ! A nail clipper to mess with all day :whistle:
:tu: The 58s make a lot of sense as an addition to our main SAKs.:iagree: 100%
That's a great combo Steve!:iagree:
Thank you, guys!
I should have included a picture with my post. Better late than never....
... nice! What's the double layer scale?? On the little one??
I must admit that this is my combo when I'm out. Around the house, I've been carrying an Outdoorsman in place of the Champ.
Rizio, Aloha; thank you both! :hatsoff: :cheers:
There's also the Tinker, for those wanting a bigger/larger model.
Great grab Juan! That's a wonderful special edition.nice one Juan! I work in the field so I'm getting one! Thanks for the heads up!!
Great grab Juan! That's a wonderful special edition.
Depending on your size, any SAK can be a Little SAK...
:D :D :D :D
He meant this tinker ---> https://www.smkw.com/victorinox-autism-awareness-tinker
Guess its true ... :facepalm:uh... TWSS?
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
nice one Juan! I work in the field so I'm getting one! Thanks for the heads up!!
uh... TWSS?
That was one reason; as an occupational therapist from a school based background and having family members across the spectrum, it is important to me to help develop awareness and understanding of this ( and of others) condition affecting our children/future; If by having people curious about my keyring and asking helps a bit, so be it. Glad to know another "fieldworker" in the MT.o community!! :2tu:Welcome, day program supervisor 25 years. AHRC NYC
Welcome, day program supervisor 25 years. AHRC NYC
Tony, apologies. I didn't see your question in the quote until now.
Tony, apologies. I didn't see your question in the quote until now.no prob. MiniChamp plus, love it
The double-layer front scale was so I could have both toothpick and tweezers on the MiniChamp, plus the pen on the back scale. I also added a pin slot to the front scale. With all this, I call this my MiniChamp Plus. More details at https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87486.msg2249119.html
Mail call!!! ... Just in: Classic SD's in Stay Glow another one in Autism Awareness scales and, Vic's silicone slip case for the Classic in Skateboard/Avocado Green. :tu::tu: :salute:
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Thanks, Aloha! Yes it is; teaspoon :D
No, I do not think is a dumb question at all, Tony; sadly, you have to take it out. But you can keep the split ring on ... :tu: :rofl:ok got it!
Here are a few smaller SAKs I've been using regularly. Left to right: Ambassador, Executive, Executive, Cadet, Bantam, Sportsman. Just got the black Executive today!nice! I don't have a Sportsman, yet....
nice! I don't have a Sportsman, yet....
Thanks! Here are a few more little guys: Alox classic sd, classic sd, alox mini-champ, bantam alox, waiter, nail clip.
Of these the mini-champ is getting a lot of use. That little picker hook is great for opening things wrapped in cellophane. The scissors are the right size for certain small jobs requiring finesse. Even with all the tools, it's quite slim. Indispensable.
I got the black one off Amazon and it has the orange peeler. I can't quite figure out if the 74's are discontinued or what. They are kind of difficult to find and expensive. Next time I want one I am going to put together a big enough order from the Heidi Shop to qualify for free ship.
Yep. The 74s are sadly discontinued.
Now, what is this "Heidi Shop"?
It's a Swiss vendor. https://www.swiss-knife.com/ Their prices for some items are quite good...
It's a Swiss vendor. https://www.swiss-knife.com/ Their prices for some items are quite good but the shipping wrecks it, so if you save up and order a bunch at once (I think it's like $125 or something) you get free shipping. I guess it's possible duties may apply at that amount, I've only put in orders for a single knife before. The prices in Switzerland appear to be quite low compared to the US.
I wonder, don't the states pay import duties like the UK do? :think:
Im now trying a new Strategie : I only carry the Victorinox Hunter Pro Alox as Big Pocket Knive and the Mini Champ for the SAK Stuff: Tweezers, Scissors, Nail Cleening Tool, and it’s got a tiny Bottle Opener,... thanks for the info, didn't thank that mini caplifter would work!!
Tred this out today whit a Bottle of Beer for my Dad, worked , but it’s a bit special: you have to aim a special point on the Bottle Cap as the Opener is that tiny, but it would work..
Lots of little jobs around the job today! Always on my keys!ok, maybe the Mini Champ after all, if not on keys, the watch pocket!
Acquired this little beauty - a Vagabond. While it’s defo one for the collection I do want to use it so it needs a pen… luckily I had a spare set of scales lurking in my goody box!that's a nice Little mod!
I'm never without mine. The trick is not to use it. If you must, then state why you had to. The challenges are to have fun, but also to find out what strengths and weaknesses the specific tools have.
Great! But I do like the pen....
I went from a Manager on keys to a Midnight Manager ( gift from Folderbeholder ) and while chubbier I don't mind at all due to the light feature being really handy.
I carry my Minichamp loose in pocket at home. What fun is when I head out for an errand on my off days I'll forget its there till needed.
Its sure a fun little SAK thats for sure.
Finally filled in 2 gaps on my small SAK list. Black Alox Mini Champ & a PTC or Evo 88 (whichever you prefer). With the Vagabond I picked up a few weeks back I was over the moon - until I took the Vagabond camping and he disappeared. Oh well, I can take cold comfort in the notion that the model is well named…
If anyone UK-based is interested I got these from a dealer in the south of England who does some fabulous deals on preloved knives of all sorts. PM me and I’ll share the info as I don’t want to look like I’m advertising to the innocent!
You're a bad man :facepalm:
You're a bad man :facepalm:
:iagree: Heck even a primary tool. I am amazed and not amazed at how my 58s can tackle a lot of tasks.
I've yet to break one and I'm not nice to them either.
:iagree: :like:
My Manager sealed the deal when pressed to do the work of a larger tool. I thought it would break and was fine with it since I didn't want to go fetch the "right" tool. The situation was not right to stop work. My Manager not only did the job but did it very well. It was in perfect order afterwards as well.
That was almost ten years ago.
I mean, I’m sure I could break the 58mm blade if I tried to use it as a pry bar and really tried.
Waiting on a 2018 NYC scales Classic. From the bay...
Are Stayglow Classics still available?
Nice !!
Don't forget that Charles Lindbergh edc'd a Classic. I can't imagine him babying his tools. My father in law borderline abused his and never broke it, as does Mrs. R. Hers was gifted to her 44 years ago and is still running strong :D
Was it the blade?Years ago I got a used Classic off of EBay. I thought the little knife looked weak and since I had paid next to nothing for it I figured I’d abuse the blade and see if it would break. Basically I did a lot of prying with it on things that were not pry able . Did this just to see if the blade would bend or break easily as it looked so fragile. I would bend the blade so much that I was nervous the thing was going to snap and go flying. The blade held up just fine and the knife was no worse for the wear. Made a believer out of me and I never questioned the little 58mm SAKs again.
I’ll admit that if I have any doubts about the durability of any of the 58mm tools it’s the actual blade itself. I’ve used and abused the other tools on my 58mm SAKs, especially the scissors, and they have always performed wonderfully and hardly shown much wear and tear at all.
But for some reason that little blade always makes me hesitate. Has anyone really pushed it with the blade on a 58mm? Really tested it under pressure?
I’m considering trying to organize a Rambler/Manager challenge in a few months.There is a challenge for <75mm SAKs. If it'll be in a few months, I'll keep my schedule clear.
I’m considering trying to organize a Rambler/Manager challenge in a few months. The Rambler is still my favorite 58mm SAK.:iagree: :tu:
...for some reason I'm looking into the Rambler :whistle:
:think: ahem, a Classic Challenge maybe.......
Years ago I got a used Classic off of EBay. I thought the little knife looked weak and since I had paid next to nothing for it I figured I’d abuse the blade and see if it would break. Basically I did a lot of prying with it on things that were not pry able . Did this just to see if the blade would bend or break easily as it looked so fragile. I would bend the blade so much that I was nervous the thing was going to snap and go flying. The blade held up just fine and the knife was no worse for the wear. Made a believer out of me and I never questioned the little 58mm SAKs again.
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The 58mm line is the most under estimated line of SAK's. About 25 years ago, my wife came home from work, and proudly showed me the Chinese made SAK knock off classic that her boss had bought to put the company logo on as giveaways for clients. It was so bad, the scissors would fold the paper instead of cutting it. The next day I bought a real classic
She was blown away by the difference. So was her boss when she showed him. He promptly returned the Chinese classics and bought real ones to put the logo on. I had never had a classic because I thought they were so small they were a joke. No way they would hold up to real world use day after day.
The joke was on me.
For the next few months I watched as Karen put that tiny SAK through use and abuse. I kept expecting to hear the tinkle of small parts hitting the ground as it fell apart. It didn't. So I bought a classic and did my experiment, making it a point to reach for the classic first for any little job came up. Cutting open packages, dealing with screws, snipping scissors jobs, whatever. I didn't bad it.
I became a die hard convert to the classic. Now, that I am over the knife nut thing, and sold off/gave away most my knives, the classic is one of my most carried pocket knives. It either teamed up with a bantam, or just carried by itself if I'm just knocking mourned town. It breaks down boxes, cuts jute twine for the garden out back, opens plastic blister packages with ease, trims a broken nail, snips coupons, plucks stickers out from between our dogs paw pads and much more.
For a urban or suburban dweller, the 58mm SAK's really can do the EDC thing by themselves, as long as we don't get into fantasy trips. If I need a self protection weapon, thats why I carry a gun.
If you're down to using a knife for self defense, you better be looking for a way out of that fight. It's doable but only as an absolute last resort.Nah, not even then. If my gun, then pepper spray, then blackthorn walking stick then bar stool, beer mug, beer pitcher, fireplace poker, adjustable wrench, ball peen hammer, jack handle, Maglite flashlight, chair, padlock and bandana, doesn't work, then I'll run like the dickens. No knives for this guy, I've seen one real knife fight in my life, and I ain't going there.
Nah, not even then. If my gun, then pepper spray, then blackthorn walking stick then bar stool, beer mug, beer pitcher, fireplace poker, adjustable wrench, ball peen hammer, jack handle, Maglite flashlight, chair, padlock and bandana, doesn't work, then I'll run like the dickens. No knives for this guy, I've seen one real knife fight in my life, and I ain't going there.
But my little Vic classic is death on plastic blister packages!
Well there is a MiniChamp challenge next month!
Have you got the gumption?.. :think:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,89962.0.html
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Jave a Stayglow Classic SD on the way.
I'm on the lookout for a nice set of stayglow scales to swap out onto a MiniChamp.
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You can always tell when the Americans have entered the thread! :rofl: :rofl:
...and now it goes on the min- keys so I can find them too LOL :salute:
Trying Mini Champ in sweat pants around the house. :think:
How about some little SAK Alox.
I'm now in search of a Salesman, which is the 84mm version of the Super Tinker and is discontinued. So far my searches have been in vain - I did find a couple on eBay but they were really expensive. I may have to bite the bullet if I really want one :o
NOT MY PICTURE
:like: :like: I'm carrying a Manager from Lisa too!
I don't know what you call these types of knives. I call them advertisers?I call 'em "logo knives," but "advertising knives" works just as well. Yours look in pretty good shape. Does the National Guard one maybe have a pen? Seems odd that one scale would be solid and the other would have a tool cutout. :think:
58mm Chase Bank doing mini-donut opening chores. Mmmm. I wish I had them out by the beach in Throggs Neck. The rest of the Throggs Neck Small Sak Appreciation Club could have a few with me. Maybe even a few donuts too. Best wishes. Gary
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Two bijoux. Almost mirror images. ...
Nice poem.
Like the Little Spyderco :tu:
Deepbreathspockets, Tony. Deepbreathspockets. :whistle:
Just saw the Mini Champ thread. Maybe I'll try it but not on the keys :think:
Why not...?
Its not that heavy, and makes for a very usefull key chain... :salute:
Id love an Alox Rambker, or the other one i can't remember the name, same as the minichamp but without the ruler and "coke spoon".
However those are also usefull.
Its a bit expensive but IMO extremely usefull
What i can't figure out is why Vic doesn't make Alox Rambles, way more usefull than the Classic
That little 'coke spoon' is actually really useful for measuring out small amounts of ascorbic acid to use for lowering the ph of water for horticulture.
I've been trying to experiment with this 58mm on a key ring idea. I will have to figure out some way to tether my Minichamp to SOMETHING if I am going to carry it. If I just pocket carry the thing, it will be gone. So, I put a snap link gimmick on the ring with my USB drive and put a Classic SD on the link. Carried it to town this morning. Annoying. The link is a little too long, and the standard Vic key ring too short. I would like to be able to detach the knife to use it, rather than hold a wad of keys as I try to snip or cut something. More tests. Best wishes. Gary (IMR)Try using a small S-biner.
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You know, I have some brass fishing swivels somewhere. Haven't found them. Minichamp challenge is a month away, so I will figure out something. Might just tie the snap link to a cord and put the Mini in a pocket. What's for lunch, Sr. Santos? Best wishes. GaryWent to a restaurant, today. Had pig's secrets. Not the ones in the pic, but very similar.
Went to a restaurant, today. Had pig's secrets. Not the ones in the pic, but very similar.
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I've been trying to experiment with this 58mm on a key ring idea. I will have to figure out some way to tether my Minichamp to SOMETHING if I am going to carry it. If I just pocket carry the thing, it will be gone. So, I put a snap link gimmick on the ring with my USB drive and put a Classic SD on the link. Carried it to town this morning. Annoying. The link is a little too long, and the standard Vic key ring too short. I would like to be able to detach the knife to use it, rather than hold a wad of keys as I try to snip or cut something. More tests. Best wishes. Gary (IMR)Why not make a small pouch, Gary?
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The weird thing is I used to make leather items, but lost interest and sold all my tools and leather. I will figure this out. No sweat. The Southern Chapter of Throgg's Neck Small Saks Club will not be defeated. Best wishes. G
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An Alox MiniChamp is almost the same thickness as a celidor Rambler. So if you don't need tweezers and a pin, the MiniChamp is awesome.That's kind of how I've been thinking. People keep recommending the Rambler and I take a look at it and always end up thinking why bother if you have an alox Minichamp? The Wharncliffe blade is dynamite for precise detail work, the hook has so many uses, nothing like the spoon for lifting that last tasty bit of kif from the bottom of the bag, the little ruler can check guitar action and relief... Plus the alox is more resistant to key scratch.
...and didn't like my usual pic re-sizer this time :think:On Windows, I drag the file from File Explorer and drop it into Microsoft Paint, which is a default windows program normally present. Within there is a Resize button. Away you go. I usually reduce to 24% but this will vary depending on your camera settings. On the file menu Save As whatever you want.
Which one'(s) do you folks like for change pics?
Plus the alox is more resistant to key scratch.
I'm not sure what you mean here. Alox colors wear considerably on a keychain.Well alox colors would wear to be sure but aren't most MiniChamps sold just the plain silver alox? The colored ones aren't that common. The silver ones wear well with keys. As for your celidor scales being unscarred by decades in a pocket with keys: you must have different sort of keys than I do. Here are some Classics I used as key fobs for years.
It's a good comparison to Cellidor maybe, but not nylon. My stay glow scales are polished smooth by my keys. The only sign that they've been on a keychain for 20 years is that they're smooth and the screen printed shield is gone--there's not a "scratch" on them. Alox would not have faired so well.
Honestly though, I don't give a smurf about scratched scales. For me, always having tweezers with me is worth so much more than any tool the ALOX Mini Champ has in addition to the Rambler, and the Rambler is the only tool that I can truly call EDC. I own a few Mini Champs, and I've never felt a lack of utility by not carrying one. If I did, I would.
That's kind of how I've been thinking. People keep recommending the Rambler and I take a look at it and always end up thinking why bother if you have an alox Minichamp?
I'm glad you are enjoying your Rambler. It's great that we all have so many choices.
So… there’s a Minichamp challenge coming up?
I'm not sure what you mean here. Alox colors wear considerably on a keychain.
Honestly though, I don't give a smurf about scratched scales--Cellidor, nylon or ALOX.
Here are some Classics I used as key fobs for years.
I can understand what he means, and it's exactly the same reason why i'll never carry any cellidor SAK's on my keys, ever... And also why the only Alox color for me is basic stock silver.
I actually give a crap about how my SAK's and scales look, keychain ones or otherwise. As well as with most of my stuff, really.... I liks my stuff pristine for as long as possible
We don't have any real quarrel about minichamp vs rambler - all a matter of personal preferences.
:iagree: I apologize if I've left the impression that I'm quarreling, it was not my intention.
As do I.
Everyone has an opinion as to what they prefer, and I'm definitely good with that because I've picked up some amazing ideas over the years.
Man.... :oHaha yeah I put a lot of mileage on those. I've been meaning to get some new scales for them - the metal parts just need a little cleaning and oiling.
No offense bro..., but those scales look like crap. It's like they have been through a war zone.
That's the exact reason i don't let any of my cellidor SAK's go anywhere near a set of keys... :facepalm:
I got an Alox classic as an add-on with some other knife. Still don't know exactly what I'm gonna do with it yet .You're probably like me, Pit. Got more stuff than you can really justify owning now. Best thing is just to enjoy the little pretty thing for what it is. By the way, I made a simple carry pouch for my minichamp like you suggested. I used a corner of a padded envelope and taped it together. Anything to keep my keys from eating my little SAK. If it doesn't work then I will just toss it. Best wishes. Gary
You're probably like me, Pit. Got more stuff than you can really justify owning now. Best thing is just to enjoy the little pretty thing for what it is. By the way, I made a simple carry pouch for my minichamp like you suggested. I used a corner of a padded envelope and taped it together. Anything to keep my keys from eating my little SAK. If it doesn't work then I will just toss it. Best wishes. Gary
I got my general pattern from a $.99 slip that I picked up at a convenience store.
It does the job.
General Pattern!
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The official name of those translucent scales is "Orange Marmalade Scales". Just so you know. Best wishes. Gary
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Wow Mac ! Nice family of colors :salute:
Ah, Gareth - Irn Bru and Tunnocks, now we’re talking! :cheers:
The more I peruse this forum, the more I realize... I have more SAKs than I realized. I forget that I keep this one in my office desk. I bought it because it "looked cool". I use it more than I thought I would as I use it to cut away my dry cuticles that end up catching on stuff. It's easier than trying to rip them off with my fingers.I bet you awlso realize you don't have enough SAKs...
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I bet you awlso realize you don't have enough SAKs...
:D :D :D :D
I bet you awlso realize you don't have enough SAKs...
:D :D :D :D
I only need, "just one more" knife.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0ys1xiV8KU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0ys1xiV8KU)
"Just one".
A sampling of colors from my collection.
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Hi Tex,
You are going to try some mods, right? Might be able to find some nice pink G10 or something. Can't buy the knife you want? Make it yourself. I saw you had some 58mm that needed some scales. That's a nice place to start with your SAK mod hobby. Try some wood, plastic, laminate, whatever you want. Got to try something to gain some skill. You might decide you want to do something else? Best wishes. Gary
:D
I like the LL Bean scales. :tu:
Well, I liked those LL Bean scales so much that I went ahead and switched them over to my Rambler. A couple drops of glue, and they feel solid as a rock.
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They look great Stuntzombie. :cheers:
MiniChamp with today's carving instruments. Ancient Ontario knife and equally ancient Othello carving fork. Best wishes. Gary (IMR)At first, I was ??? ??? but then I remembered you guys can carve (esculpir) a piece of wood or carve (trinchar) a turkey...
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I can see how that needs an explanation. I used the fork to eat my soup with while I carved the wooden statuette.That's how I do it, too. It makes the soup last longer.
A friend sent me a photo of his very well used Classic. The scales eventually broke and fell apart, so he carved (esculpir) the wooden ones from a cedar window blind. Scissor spring is broken. Another Small SAK still in service.
The Old Hickory knife belonged to my pal Mark's mother. He kept it for me when she died. She bought it when she married in the 1940s. The Othello brand (Anton Wingen, Solingen) fork was something I bought from an old woman 40 plus years ago. It came with a Cattaraugus kitchen knife. I swapped the knife for a Case camp knife years ago and kept the fork. Best wishes. G ;)
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dropped my little mini today, broke the scale.
Priced a new on.
Looks like Ill have a broken scale from now on.
Question... how does one break all the springs on a Minichamp? I just ran into a poor Minichamp that didn't look abused but all the springs are broken. I see a little bit of corrosion but not enough to cause that.
This Manager is the only 58mm SAK that I have for now.
Blue scales! :like:
Here are two of the cutest little SAKs you'll ever see. They were Mrs. FX's purse knives. I will never part with them.
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They came from an eBay seller called All Things Swiss. I think they've run out of stock, though. An e-mail will be headed your way soon.