If you could only carry one SAK...

[claws42]

Just out of curiosity - if could could only carry one MT of any kind, and it had to be a SAK, which model would you take?


Personally, I'd carry the Huntsman. Almost the perfect SAK to me.

[kirk13]

SwissChamp

Covers all sensible bases

In everyday life,I'd reckon on either a Farmer(in the green) or a SuperTinker( on the streets)

[captain spaulding]

This is always such a tough kind of question, but if I had to choose right this second on the one and only SAK to carry for the rest of my life I would say Cybertool 41.

[SAK Guy]

Normally I would say a Pioneer/Soldier but lately the Marly Trail Guide is been fitting most of my requirements for an EDC.  I still have a Pioneer handy in my daypack but the Trail Guide is spending more and more time in my pocket. Very handy these days.



Always have a bunch of different SAKs in my daypack to play with so this could change.

If it's for the rest of my life....probably a Pioneer/Soldier/Farmer.....or a Swiss Champ....or.....? 

[cbl51]

My old Wenger SI. I keep coming back to that SAK more than any other.

[Kid33]

swisschamp with P-7 clip

[toolguy]

Victorinox Workchamp.

[detron]

factory models,  I would use a Cybertool Lite



if mods count,

then the Cyber-Yeoman



I love the CyberTool layer, and the Mag glass above all other blades.

[AimlessWanderer]

Just out of curiosity - if could could only carry one MT of any kind, and it had to be a SAK, which model would you take?

The wrong one!

Seriously!

I have a Manager on my keys at all times, and the most likely one I would use for general carry is a Traveller. I wouldn't take either of them hiking/camping/boating though. Neither would I take my (outdoors) Rangergrip 90, or (gardening) Ranger 14 to a wedding. If I limited myself to only one multitool/SAK, there would be times that the tool would be innapropriate or insufficient for the job ..... that's why I don't limit myself 

[claws42]

Just out of curiosity - if could could only carry one MT of any kind, and it had to be a SAK, which model would you take?

The wrong one!

Seriously!

I have a Manager on my keys at all times, and the most likely one I would use for general carry is a Traveller. I wouldn't take either of them hiking/camping/boating though. Neither would I take my (outdoors) Rangergrip 90, or (gardening) Ranger 14 to a wedding. If I limited myself to only one multitool/SAK, there would be times that the tool would be innapropriate or insufficient for the job ..... that's why I don't limit myself 

That's exactly why I find it interesting! There's always that trade off between having enough tools and too bulky a SAK. Except if you have a Huntsman 

[RimfireNZ]

If I could only have one... Cybertool 41.

My Super Tinker or Explorer is better for EDC... but the CT has all the bases covered.

[Aloha]

Perish the thought carry only ONE SAK 

Ok I'm better, I'd go with the Swisschamp as well.  It has me covered with everything and a few tools that with some creativity can be used in unintended ways.   

[Styerman]

Cybertool 41 .

Chris

[Joe58]

It'd have to be an alox Electrician. But I'd have to be pretty hard pressed not to have my Minichamp too.

[Grail Knight]

Just out of curiosity - if could could only carry one MT of any kind, and it had to be a SAK, which model would you take?

The SwissChamp.
I use mine almost daily around the house.

[Fattsgalore]

Midnite Manager. Great tool set accompanied by an awesome pen and a good LED.

I carry a 91mm daily and rarely find myself reaching for it.

[Monrogue]

Well as long as mods count, I've gotta go with my Rogueneer:

[Luna Knife]

Vic Ranger Plus.  Not connected to the tweety bird lanyard though. 

Front right pocket or in backpack.  All the tools I normally use plus a pen, ss pin and minidriver.

Or a 111mm outrider for a close second

I will often carry a 58mm rambler or minichamp in addition

[claws42]

Ooh that outrider looks nice! Thankfully it doesn't have a hook, otherwise I'd be even poorer right now 

[comis]

Hweeeee.........I thought the title was limiting like, carry one sak for the rest of your life, and I am glad it wasn't.

Urban EDC - Explorer
Travelling EDC(in backpack) - Swisschamp
Outdoor - OHO 111mm PE trekker

[gene stoner]

I usually carry a Farmer and a Pocket tool chest if I had to boil those tools to one SAK it would be a Huntsman.

Only one SAK would suck can't mix it up every couple days with different combos of SAK's.

[RedRamage]

This is always such a tough kind of question, but if I had to choose right this second on the one and only SAK to carry for the rest of my life I would say Cybertool 41.

Assuming we can't do a custom knife, this would be my choice as well.  A decent mix of tools that would well in both an Urban and a Rural environment.  It isn't the perfect rural knife (A longer blade and wood saw found in the 111+ sizes would be nice, as well as a serrated blade), and it isn't the perfect urban knife (a little on the big side, no mag glass, and no fish scaler -- a surprisingly useful urban tool!), but it will handle most jobs in both environments.

BTW: If customs are allowed, then my Custom, which I EDC every day.  Called the Cybertool Core Duo:

• Large Blade, Combo Tool
• Metal Saw
• Fish Scaler
• Serrated Main Blade, Watch Opener tool
• Scissors
• Pliers
• Bit Driver + bits
• Mag Glass + Phillips Screwdriver
• Backside has hook, awl, corkscrew + mini-screwdriver

[Zed]

Swisschamp with a dangler 

[RedRamage]

Why does that sound vaguely pornographic?

[Syph007]

The answer I would give to this has changed over the years.  Right now I would probably say a deluxe tinker with metal saw layer added, with plus scales.

[Smashie]

It would have to be the Swisschamp for me, it's what I normally carry.

[detron]

The answer I would give to this has changed over the years.  Right now I would probably say a deluxe tinker with metal saw layer added, with plus scales.

so a Troubleshooter

I put plus scales on mine, a great SAK.  wish mine had newer file, but otherwise a great SAK.

[Syph007]

The answer I would give to this has changed over the years.  Right now I would probably say a deluxe tinker with metal saw layer added, with plus scales.

so a Troubleshooter

I put plus scales on mine, a great SAK.  wish mine had newer file, but otherwise a great SAK.

I didnt know it actually was a model!   When I think about a SAK I start with a swiss champ and take off what I dont need... while the inline phillips is nicer, I prefer to not have the mag glass, keep the sak thinner and make do with the backside phillips.

[Mextreme]

Uhh. So hard. I will problably change my mind before the day is over. As much as I love my cadet, it has to be a cellidor for the scale tools.
I was close to take the Compact or small Tinker but changed my mind. Use my Rambler more than any other, but only a 58mm for the rest of my life!
Today I choose Deluxe Tinker and I guess put up with that I really think it's too fat for EDC and barely use the pliers but with only one you don't want to go too minimalistic.

[Mextreme]

Ooh that outrider looks nice! Thankfully it doesn't have a hook, otherwise I'd be even poorer right now 

Maybe my poor English is fooling me, but did you just rule out a victorinox for the lack of hook?