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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: FolderBeholder on March 17, 2019, 09:09:28 PM
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Does such a tool configuration exist without having a mod made?
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Not to my knowledge. To get the full tool set of the Woodsman and and the metal file as well, I think you would need to step up to the Swiss Champ.
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Modeler? (https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Modeler)
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I think you would need to step up to the Swiss Champ.
It does seem like that is the next step.
Modeler? (https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Modeler)
That does come close, but then you lose the wood saw.
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Does such a tool configuration exist without having a mod made?
I think a regular Champion is the closest, but you will have the fish scaler too.
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I think a regular Champion is the closest, but you will have the fish scaler too.
I do have a couple of Champions, but I think they have the older metal saw...I like that current one. :think:
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I do have a couple of Champions, but I think they have the older metal saw...I like that current one. :think:
I definitely prefer the new metal saw too......they did make a Champion with the new metal saw before they discontinued it....I have one....it has the plus scales.
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I definitely prefer the new metal saw too......they did make a Champion with the new metal saw before they discontinued it....I have one....it has the plus scales.
Oh! That's a good lead, I have a Champion plus, I'll have to check it for the new file.
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Oh! That's a good lead, I have a Champion plus, I'll have to check it for the new file.
I have a Champion Plus with the old magnifier, phillips and metal saw and I have a Champion Plus with the new magnifier, phillips and metal saw.
Hope you have the one with the new metal saw....if not, you should be able to eventually locate one. :cheers:
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Hope you have the one with the new metal saw....if not, you should be able to eventually locate one. :cheers:
"I've been known to locate certain things from time to time." :hatsoff: Quote from Shawshank Redemption.
https://youtu.be/sVn-q4ks0s0
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"I've been known to locate certain things from time to time." :hatsoff: Quote from Shawshank Redemption.
https://youtu.be/sVn-q4ks0s0
:like: :tu: :tu:
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Does such a tool configuration exist without having a mod made?
For the 'original' Woodsman, it would be a Mountaineer. Mountaineer Lite comes closest to the new Woodsman, sans Magnifier.
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For the 'original' Woodsman, it would be a Mountaineer. Mountaineer Lite comes closest to the new Woodsman, sans Magnifier.
Looked Mountaineer up, but it doesn't have the wood saw.
Here's the mod I'm thinking of having made.
Start with a Champion Plus w/newer metal file. Have a Compact as a donor tool.
Take the Champion apart:
Remove fish scaler, small blade, opener layer and back hook.
Put in combo tool and hook with nail file material from the Compact.
I think that would be a great tool for me. Does anyone see a disadvantage to that mod?
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Looked Mountaineer up, but it doesn't have the wood saw.
Here's the mod I'm thinking of having made.
Start with a Champion Plus w/newer metal file. Have a Compact as a donor tool.
Take the Champion apart:
Remove fish scaler, small blade, opener layer and back hook.
Put in combo tool and hook with nail file material from the Compact.
I think that would be a great tool for me. Does anyone see a disadvantage to that mod?
I misunderstood the original question! Can't think of anything that is like a new Woodsman + Metal Saw.
Sounds like a great mod to me. :tu: I've considered doing almost the same mods to a '12+ Champ but keeping the small blade. So the final product would be the essentially the same + pliers.
Do it!! :D
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Looked Mountaineer up, but it doesn't have the wood saw.
Here's the mod I'm thinking of having made.
Start with a Champion Plus w/newer metal file. Have a Compact as a donor tool.
Take the Champion apart:
Remove fish scaler, small blade, opener layer and back hook.
Put in combo tool and hook with nail file material from the Compact.
I think that would be a great tool for me. Does anyone see a disadvantage to that mod?
If you're happy with the tool load out, then the only thoughts I have are:
- The hook w/ nail file seems a little redundant on a knife that has the metal file, which also works fine on nails, but you'd need the donor Compact for the combo tool anyway, so why not?
- With the Champion Plus apparently discontinued, it might be easier/faster/cheaper to start with a Swiss Champ.
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If you're happy with the tool load out, then the only thoughts I have are:
- The hook w/ nail file seems a little redundant on a knife that has the metal file, which also works fine on nails, but you'd need the donor Compact for the combo tool anyway, so why not?
- With the Champion Plus apparently discontinued, it might be easier/faster/cheaper to start with a Swiss Champ.
Thank you for your thoughts. :cheers:
I see your point about the nail file. The one on the hook is less aggressive, so that is why I thought it might be nice to have for my delicate, dainty fingernails. :rofl: I laugh because my nails are actually robust, milk drinker and all.
I have two Champion Plus already that I bought used, but are in great shape, thought I might use one of them....but that discontinued comment does give me pause.
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Depends of the version of Champion Plus... Plastic magnifier on most of them. I'd hack one of those in a heartbeat. I got another one recently sub $30 shipped for that purpose. I'd have a harder time pulling an older gray magnifier apart if it's an original plus model.
I'd consider putting the scissor/nail file on the end layer if you plan on using the file. I prefer it there over in the middle more.
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Does anyone see a disadvantage to that mod?
Yes. It's got the combo tool in it. ;)
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Yes. It's got the combo tool in it. ;)
:iagree: :D
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Thank you for your thoughts. :cheers:
I see your point about the nail file. The one on the hook is less aggressive, so that is why I thought it might be nice to have for my delicate, dainty fingernails. :rofl: I laugh because my nails are actually robust, milk drinker and all.
I have two Champion Plus already that I bought used, but are in great shape, thought I might use one of them....but that discontinued comment does give me pause.
I like the idea of the hook with the nail file on back, but I think that if you do a mod you should use a SwissChamp and keep the 2 discontinued Champion Plus's as they are.
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The closest I can see on sakwiki is the Expedition Lite but it has the torch/flashlight instead of a magnifying glass.
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Expedition+Lite
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:iagree: :D
Yep and you would loose the awl too - Which is a great tool!!
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Wait, I don't want to lose the awl. :ahhh
So the awl is a part of the opener layer, is this correct?
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I forgot the link in my last post and according to the sakwiki page it does have the awl.
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Expedition+Lite
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I forgot the link in my last post and according to the sakwiki page it does have the awl.
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Expedition+Lite
Thank you for providing the link. :cheers: It reminded me that I did buy the Expedition Kit and how I felt I had found the perfect SAK for me.
I am going to hold off on any mod right now because the Expedition is *almost* perfect. Probably the only thing I'd want changed is switch the flashlight for the Magnifier.
But in all likelihood I'd use the flashlight more than the magnifier.
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Wait, what!!???!!
I saved someone from buying a sak!!??!!! :ahhh :ahhh
How is that even possible in this place?? :think: :think:
Seriously thought I'm glad I could help you out, if you need a magnifier could I suggest either a credit card size fresnel lens or a key ring/chain magnifier?
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xfresnel+lens.TRS0&_nkw=fresnel+lens&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_odkw=keyring++magnifier&LH_TitleDesc=0
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.A0.H0.Xkeyring++magnifier.TRS1&_nkw=keyring++magnifier&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_sop=15&_odkw=keychain++magnifier&_oac=1&LH_TitleDesc=0
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Wait, what!!???!!
I saved someone from buying a sak!!??!!! :ahhh :ahhh
How is that even possible in this place?? :think: :think:
:rofl: :pok:
I use the camera on my phone to photograph something, then pinch out to magnify....works great until the battery dies.
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Wait, I don't want to lose the awl. :ahhh
So the awl is a part of the opener layer, is this correct?
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Spartan
Bottom first section
This is what I call the 'poor trade' !! ;)