Give me your top 5 SAK's

Roc · **Reply #60 on:** January 04, 2017, 10:37:07 PM

Someone should start a new top 10 thread.

Poncho65 · **Reply #61 on:** January 04, 2017, 10:43:13 PM

Top 10

Here you go

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70126.0.html

MacGyver · **Reply #62 on:** January 04, 2017, 10:54:04 PM

Tinker
Tinker small
Spartan
Super Tinker
Climber

twiliter · **Reply #63 on:** January 04, 2017, 11:29:50 PM

1. Pioneer X
2. Climber
3. SwissChamp
4. Pioneer/Soldier/SI
5. Deluxe Climber

I did try to pick my top 10, and failed.

Easier method >

58mm, Manager
91mm, Climber
93mm, Pioneer X
111mm, Master RT
SwissTool, Spirit

Much better!

LoopCutter · **Reply #64 on:** January 04, 2017, 11:39:14 PM

For me, my start;
1. Celidor Vagabond (w/Phillips)
2. Farmer
3. Climber
4. Pioneer
5. Pocket Pal

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ColoSwiss · **Reply #65 on:** January 04, 2017, 11:55:53 PM

Vic Huntsman (nylon handles)
Vic Super Tinker (silvertech handles)
Wenger Traveler
Wenger Pocket Tool Chest

These four knives probably account for 99% of my carry time.

The old Vic Champion on the right sits close at hand in the desk drawer.

jaya_man · **Reply #66 on:** January 05, 2017, 12:43:06 AM

1. My custom Pio X with inline phillips (2in1 layer Syph style)
2. Yeoman
3. My custom Yeoman + WS
4. My custom Golfer 84mm (phillips instead of CS)
5. Minichamp II

Sneider · **Reply #67 on:** January 05, 2017, 06:29:52 AM

1. 93mm Solo
2. 58mm Manager
3. Farmer
4. Bushcrafter
5. ST Spirit

Danjo · **Reply #68 on:** January 05, 2017, 06:41:42 AM

1) Tinker 2) Traveler 3) Alox Pioneer 4) Camper 5) Classic SD

Hard to narrow it down, but I'll go with this for now.

Danjo · **Reply #69 on:** January 05, 2017, 06:43:45 AM

Quote from: Roc on January 04, 2017, 10:37:07 PM

Someone should start a new top 10 thread.

Yep. That would make it a BIT easier.

gregpost · **Reply #70 on:** January 05, 2017, 08:03:23 AM

Victorinox Ranger
Victorinox Champion Plus
Victorinox Swisstool X
Victorinox Swistool Spirit X
Victorinox Minichamp

I like the 111m and 130mm sizes but haven't found a specific model with that dynamite config/color combo. Also want to look into the Wenger RangerGrip series.

glenfiddich1983 · **Reply #71 on:** January 05, 2017, 09:26:22 AM

This is hard, narrowing my top 10 down to a top 5

Rancher
Compact
Vagabond (alox)
Solo (108mm)
Cybertool 34

JamesJ · **Reply #72 on:** January 05, 2017, 09:50:53 AM

Top 10 is too tough for me, and for my top 5, I'm talking about SAKs I actually own only.

Craftsman (has the v3 metal file which, though not ideal, can be used as a nail file, which is something I like about it)

Compact "Shiela Sexsmith" on a pocket hanger. This is mainly for shipping/post office runs and cutting cardboard boxes.

CyberTool 34 with the 4 other bits from the XAVT (I mainly use this on electronics, guitars, etc)

Rambler (I use this along with other SAKs that don't have a nail file, plus I like its hand feel for the mini phillips, CyberTool is kind of clunky when using the mini phillips bit.)

84mm Mod (scissors, saw, nail file, blade, openers, CS and reamer, nylon scales) Scissors and nail file are my fave tools. This is my hiking/outdoors SAK.

Honorable mentions:

MiniChamp with tweezers/pen combo (I recently got it, not sure if I really need all the extra tools aside from the 4 Rambler tools)

Recent model Camping Ranger "Nacho" (I use this for the new metal file, but there's no suitable nail file on it so I dont use it too often)

magentus · **Reply #73 on:** January 05, 2017, 10:05:54 AM

In no particular order:
Woodsman (with in-line awl)
Passenger (with in line awl)
Spirit
Farmer
SI

WP_20170105_001 by magpie2112, on Flickr

hiraethus · **Reply #74 on:** January 05, 2017, 10:14:58 AM

Rambler
Tinker
Mechanic
Electrician X

Cybertool 34

glenfiddich1983 · **Reply #75 on:** January 05, 2017, 10:18:03 AM

Quote from: hiraethus on January 05, 2017, 10:14:58 AM

Rambler
Tinker
Mechanic
Electrician X
Cybertool 34

That would be a nice one. Maybe we should open a thread called "give me your top 5 SAK's that should exist"

hiraethus · **Reply #76 on:** January 05, 2017, 10:19:31 AM

It did exist, but I sold bits of it to fund a GEC habit. Need to build another.

Padre · **Reply #77 on:** January 05, 2017, 10:34:46 AM

It seems we need "Give me *something* Top *X* *something* *something* SAK(s)"-topic soon, so anyone can give their list of tools they just want to share...

Steelej1976 · **Reply #78 on:** July 17, 2021, 01:58:45 AM

1) Rambler
2) Climber
3) Tinker
4) Alox Cadet
5) Camper

Greyman · **Reply #79 on:** July 17, 2021, 02:57:43 AM

In no particular order:

Super Tinker
Swisschamp
111mm Soldier
Pioneer
Rambler

SteveP · **Reply #80 on:** July 17, 2021, 03:15:17 AM

In no particular order:

Swiss Champ
Champion
Explorer
Mini Champ
Classic SD

guibur · **Reply #81 on:** July 17, 2021, 01:05:42 PM

1. Woodsman
2. Compact
3. Farmer X
4. Pioneer X
5. Huntsman

Ike582 · **Reply #82 on:** July 17, 2021, 08:16:52 PM

1. Pioneer - X
2. Voyageur
3. Compact
4. Soldier - Pioneer
5. Huntsman

Antti Lammi · **Reply #83 on:** July 17, 2021, 08:27:26 PM

1. SwissChamp
2. Hercules
3. Pioneer X
4. Ranger
5. Super Tinker

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Altis · **Reply #84 on:** July 17, 2021, 09:47:46 PM

Choose only 5...

Well I suppose I'll try...

Farmer X
My favourite for outdoors/camping... built like a tank with thick tools, easy to clean on the go, comfortable in pocket and in hand. Inline awl is excellent. Works well for EDC due to size and inclusion of scissors.

Woodsman
Second favourite for outdoors but also one of the best EDCs. It's an Explorer (one of the best urban EDCs) plus the wood saw, making it an Explorer+Huntsman combination. Wish they still made it... substitute would be Explorer though for current production models.

CyberTool 34/M
Great EDC that can accomplish pretty much everything I do with regards to tinkering and fixing things, with the bit driver, pliers, and micro-screwdriver. My most EDC'd for work (electrical engineering). I even regularly use the pin on it (and will probably add a second) as a post for contacts.

Classic SD Alox
The barebones kit with small scissors, blade, nail file, and screw driver -- unbelievably useful, but the reason it's my favourite: near zero carrying cost, at 6mm thick and 17g weight. You can have this on your keys, in a wallet, heck in your sock, in swim shorts, etc... and it never impedes you. Yet you're prepared for many a task. It also frees you from having scissors on your main SAK if you want to pair it. They just released like a dozen new colours for it too. And before you mention that you lose the toothpick and tweezers, if you want to carry those, you can just add those to your wallet as well. Love it!

Manager
Probably the smallest 'complete package' in my mind. One of the best travel companions: legal and considered harmless by everyone, everywhere. Very compact but has everything you need. The small Phillips driver is very useful for repairing electronics, opening battery compartments, etc. Personally I'd have the pen over the toothpick as I can carry those in my wallet (at no carry cost), whereas a pen generally takes up more space and aren't very pocketable.

Some runner-ups: Handyman (feels great in-hand, tons of utitilty), Ranger (Handyman without pliers.. very tool-dense), Executive (a more useable Classic), SwissChamp (a must-have, the big daddy), Tinker Small (such a nice carry/user... pairs well with Classic SD Alox!), Super Tinker (ideal EDC for many), Bantam Alox (incredibly thin and light.. little carry cost but basic kit).

Okay I'll leave it there.

ComboTool · **Reply #85 on:** July 18, 2021, 10:01:40 AM

1. Ranger
2. Manager
3. Compact
4. Explorer
5. Executive

That is, only considering current-ish models. If we allow discontinued models/mods then all hell breaks loose (84mm scissors anyone?)

Sawl Goodman · **Reply #86 on:** July 18, 2021, 01:37:03 PM

Meat and spuds:
Rambler
Alox Soldier
Swisschamp

Gravy:
Camper
Tourist

Aloha · **Reply #87 on:** July 18, 2021, 04:08:00 PM

When I see threads like this I say to myself, SELF, this should be rather easy. Then of course I begin to compile my list and

.

No particular order.

Explorer.
Manager or Midnight manager if thats ok.
Champion.
Farmer.
Tinker.

I struggled with a couple. While I like the Tinker I could have easily said Recruit. I also could have easily said Swisschamp over Champion.

I better post my picks before I change my mind......