Minimalism / madness ...

[Styerman]

Descent into minimalism/madness . I have toyed with the idea of just packing a Wegner SI , and a pair of 4" Snap On slip joint pliers .

If this experiment works , what will become of all my other toys , a wow is me !

Chris

[NutSAK]

That would be a very capable, minimalist combination.  If you try it, good luck!

I personally would want a few more tools.  I would miss the phillips driver, saws, etc.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I'm in the throes of the same thing mate, for the last month or so, I've just carried my Farmer and either a 58mm mini champ or a 58 classic sd

[Leatherman123]

The SI stands for Std. Issue right? 

[Rob]

How long are you going to try it out for?

[Benner]

The SI stands for Std. Issue right? 

Don't start that one again. 

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3757.0.html

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The SI stands for Std. Issue right? 

Well there's a bit of controversy regarding what SI means

I thought it was Soldat Infantrie, but Terry or Grant (or one of the other sakaphiles)

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The SI stands for Std. Issue right? 

Don't start that one again. 

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3757.0.html

Thanks for digging up the evidence of my rightness Ben

[Benner]

The SI stands for Std. Issue right? 

Don't start that one again. 

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3757.0.html

Thanks for digging up the evidence of my rightness Ben

Hang on, I think you will find that we decided it could mean either Soldat infantrie or Standard issue actually. 

[Leatherman123]

Okay thanks! 

[NutSAK]

Hang on, I think you will find that we decided it could mean either Soldat infantrie or Standard issue actually. 

Yep.

Basically, you can call it "Standard Issue", but the Swiss won't know what the he11 you're talking about. 

[Leatherman123]

I see! 

[Spoonrobot]

I've never tried the Regular pliers + SAK combo but it seems like it would actually be a lot more useful to me, especially with spring loaded pliers. Problem is that most pliers just don't have the sexy/cool factor that comes with the purchase and carry of a multitool.

[Anthony]

what will become of all my other toys ,
Chris

There's always the trade forums...

I think I'm a maximumist...I've been EDCing TWO multis for over a week now, plus the other pockets full of stuff...

How do you plan on carrying the "regular" pliers?  Just in your pocket?

[parnass]

A problem with slip joint pliers is that they usually lack a wire cutter.  A common variety long nose pliers cannot grip hex head bolts well.

This FELO    Combination Pliers is interesting because it has a head similar to a multitool with a wire cutter and teeth to grip bolts.

[Styerman]

The Snap On 35CP 4" slipjoint pliers have a nice 1/4" induction hardened and forged cutter . I have used them as a baby linesman's plier in tight spots . Klien makes some nice small needle noses , as does Crescent and Chanellock . I think I'll give it a whirl for a month or so , and see how it works .

Chris

[J-sews]

OT 

Minimalist comic that I saw recently: 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

That's brilliant bob

[Roadie]

Well thats another site to spend some time looking through! Thanks Bob!