Use of the corkscrew?

leathermon · **on:** May 12, 2015, 01:19:12 AM

I have always been a leatherman guy. But I'm carrying and buying more sak's and falling in love. Can you guys help me out with lots of ways to get use out of the corkscrew.

captain spaulding · **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2015, 01:26:40 AM

First thing would be to buy one of these. It screws into the corkscrew.

http://www.swissknifeshop.com/swiss-army-mini-screwdriver?zmam=18093142&zmac=25&zmas=1&zmap=SA30411&gclid=COGos5PrusUCFSZo7Aod7zMAMg

I tend to use the corkscrew quite a bit for untying stubborn knots.

kosmo · **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2015, 02:58:04 AM

Screw it into the end of a corn cob to use when toilet paper is not available.

Luna Knife · **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2015, 03:13:21 AM

stick it in wood to stabalize the knife with a mag glass to start a fire.

Every SAK with a Magnifying glass has a corkscrew

zoidberg · **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2015, 03:16:08 AM

Quote from: Luna Knife on May 12, 2015, 03:13:21 AM

stick it in wood to stabalize the knife with a mag glass to start a fire.

Every SAK with a Magnifying glass has a corkscrew

Has anyone ever started a fire with a SAK mag glass?

tjfarrington2000 · **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2015, 04:22:45 AM

Quote from: kosmo on May 12, 2015, 02:58:04 AM

Screw it into the end of a corn cob to use when toilet paper is not available.

sounds like an all around crappy sh!tuation there pal

Sent from my iPad using a box of monkeys on a treadmill and a quantum leap

captain spaulding · **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2015, 04:25:23 AM

Quote from: zoidberg on May 12, 2015, 03:16:08 AM

Quote from: Luna Knife on May 12, 2015, 03:13:21 AM
stick it in wood to stabalize the knife with a mag glass to start a fire.

Every SAK with a Magnifying glass has a corkscrew

Has anyone ever started a fire with a SAK mag glass?

Lol. We had a whole thread about this with some disbelief. I have done it in the dead of summer using the old style mag glass. I might have to give it a go again when the weather permits.

Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! · **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2015, 04:59:24 AM

Quote from: zoidberg on May 12, 2015, 03:16:08 AM

Has anyone ever started a fire with a SAK mag glass?

I have using Cattail fluff. It took quite a awhile to char enough of it to the point where it would sustain an ember. In the center of the dark spot you might be able to see a wisp of smoke.

With charcloth or tinder fungus it literally takes only seconds...as soon as you get it focused into a pinpoint.

Shalom · **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2015, 05:48:19 AM

uncork a bottle of wine

captain spaulding · **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2015, 06:08:41 AM

Quote from: Shalom on May 12, 2015, 05:48:19 AM

uncork a bottle of wine

Ah yes. No one mentioned that yet.

SAK Guy · **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2015, 06:15:44 AM

Backing off a ruffian in a bar.....

leathermon · **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2015, 06:53:20 AM

Taking a cue from captain, I thought maybe getting cotton out of pill bottles ;-)

captain spaulding · **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2015, 07:07:51 AM

Quote from: leathermon on May 12, 2015, 06:53:20 AM

Taking a cue from captain, I thought maybe getting cotton out of pill bottles ;-)

It could probably work for that.

Mike 56 · **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2015, 07:25:52 AM

Here are some http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,40053.0.html

leathermon · **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2015, 09:27:18 AM

Thanks Mike I love the last one for zip ties, I just sliced my finger using a knife to cut the zip tie, it was a bloody mess. And yes pun intended :-)

Mike 56 · **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:16:33 AM

I two was looking at removing zip ties. I like the one using the cork screw for a ink pin holder on plus models. Their is a pic on page 2 the last post. I think it wood be cool to a sticky of posts like this so you can go back and look at it from time to time. I think their is one on the package hook.

buck · **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2015, 11:35:23 AM

Quote from: kosmo on May 12, 2015, 02:58:04 AM

Screw it into the end of a corn cob to use when toilet paper is not available.

But when finished and its time to unscrew the corkscrew, you'd be the one that's screwed.

pfrsantos · **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2015, 12:11:37 PM

Quote from: kosmo on May 12, 2015, 02:58:04 AM

Screw it into the end of a corn cob to use when toilet paper is not available.

Humpf... Real men don't need no corn cobs!

captain spaulding · **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2015, 05:40:41 PM

This just reminded me of the "wiping with a single square" technique.

pfrsantos · **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2015, 06:02:46 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on May 12, 2015, 05:40:41 PM

This just reminded me of the "wiping with a single square" technique.

Yeah, whomever came up with that really nailed it...

JNieporte · **Reply #20 on:** May 15, 2015, 12:15:50 PM

From my thread linked by Mike 56:
1. Opens corked bottles (duh!)
2. Untie knots.
3. Pry the battery out of a cell phone.
4. Screw it into a wall and hang your coat on the SAK.
5. Staple remover.
6. Smooth out the hole you just made with the reamer.
7. Clear clogged faucet sprayer.
8. Bicycle tire valve tool.
9. Holds the micro screwdriver.
10. Pick gravel out of tires.
11. Rip open a blister package.
12. Ice pick.
13. Mark a pilot hole.
14. Clean mud out of shoe soles.
15. Knot the end of a cord. Thread it through the corkscrew. Handle.
16. Pop balloons.
17. Aides in sewing.
18. Clean mud out of sprinkler heads.
19. Push used snare wire through it, to straighten out the wire and remove coils or kinks.
20. Pulls the drain plug out of a tub.
21. Open the corkscrew and screw it tightly into a broomstick-thickness stick. Now open the blade. Tie it securely. Survival spear for fishing.
22. Hang the SAK from a piece of cordage from the ceiling. Plumb bob (I have the middle of the handle marked on one mine).
23. Corkscrew + a metal lid = a filter or wire mesh for cooking.
24. Carry a chunk of C4.
25. Pull frozen shoestrings tight, or help loosen them.
26. Helps get the innards out of a squirrel.
27. Gets the candle stub out of a candle holder.
28. Start fights on multitool forums.
29. Remove the fuel filter from a lawn mower.
30. Although the new corkscrews are 4 turns, you can use them for range estimation.
31. O-ring remover for your flashlights.
32. Pry out partially-exposed nails.
33. Tighten the apron strings on a wrestling ring.
34. The inside diameter of the corkscrew is 1/4". I'm sure you know what you can do with this.
35. Open just a small hole in a coconut.
36. Lift stuck items out of boxes.
37. Fish the tape out of a clogged VHS tape.
38. Remove patches from a flintlock gun.
39. Remove the inside of a shotgun shell, making a blank. Remove the wad and powder too.
40. If you don't want the mini screwdriver, the corkscrew can hold a ferro rod.
41. Tap a tree for sap.
42. Undo zip ties without breaking them.

magentus · **Reply #21 on:** May 15, 2015, 01:04:33 PM

My favourite is 'Start fights on the MTO forum'

You know us so well.

pfrsantos · **Reply #22 on:** May 15, 2015, 04:07:00 PM

24. Carry a chunk of C4.

Mercury · **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2015, 06:06:44 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on May 12, 2015, 01:26:40 AM

First thing would be to buy one of these. It screws into the corkscrew.

http://www.swissknifeshop...OGos5PrusUCFSZo7Aod7zMAMg

I tend to use the corkscrew quite a bit for untying stubborn knots.

Big SAK fan here, and this is the ONLY use for a corkscrew that I have every had. For opening any wine bottles I always use a winekey. They're cheap, strong, and since I have worked in hotels in the past I happen to have a crap load of them with access to more.

Simian · **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2015, 04:41:28 AM

I have used it to actually pull a cork, but it does make a nice hiding spot for a mini screwdriver. Also, theoretically could be used as a bullet puller.