What is your perfect 5-SAK collection?

Smaug · **on:** July 09, 2015, 03:48:38 PM

Similar to the 'perfect 3-SAK collection thread'

Rules:

a) One modded model is allowed.
b) One discontinued model is allowed. (please say what tools it has)
c) The other three have to be current production
d) Spirits and anything that could be construed as a MT from Victorinox are allowed

It'll be interesting to see if the popularity of certain models changes since the 3 SAK one.

This will also ease the anxiety of the fellows who couldn't choose between two models their 3rd one in the previous thread.

The most popular models are in the poll. If your favorites aren't in the poll, please type them in a reply.

My two that aren't in the most popular category are:

One-hand Trekker NS
Workchamp

I'll tally the results (for models not specifically in the poll) after a week or so, so get your vote in!

VoetSak · **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2015, 04:00:35 PM

Swisschamp
New Soldier
Champion
Pioneer
Tourist

magentus · **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2015, 04:05:42 PM

Woodsman (discontinued) - Explorer with saw - Got
SI - Got
Explorer - Got
Spirit - Got
Swisschamp - I don't have one but it's a good overall model

haackeg · **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2015, 04:08:53 PM

Right now my fav 5 are:

1. Swisschamp
2. Pioneer
3. Classic
4. Mountaineer
5. Huntsman

Etherealicer · **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2015, 04:12:39 PM

Alpinist (OHO rescue blade, metal-file, wood-saw, main-blade, awl)
Pioneer/Soldier '61 (don't care which one, for me, they are the same)
CyberTool 29
Spirit RT
Alox Classic

kkokkolis · **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2015, 04:25:40 PM

There are only 1,5 of my 5 top favorites on the list.

1. Victorinox Swisschamp XLT
2. Victorinox Minichamp
3. Wenger Ranger Hunter 57 (you can use the new Victorinox replacement if you wish, otherwise discontinued)
4. Victorinox Spirit S Plus
5. Victorinox Alox with blade, combo and scissors (Mod)

I use these. 1 is in my drawer by the bed, 2 on my keyring, 3 when outdoors (rare indeed), 4 and 5 in my EDC Skinth.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2015, 05:47:34 PM

Ok, so let's start off with building a shortlist working from the poll options:

Eliminations:

Swisschamp and minichamp have tools I have no use for and therefore excess weight/bulk (pliers and fishscaler, emergency blade, spatula, cotton wool remover, ruler)

New Soldier is 108mm and I don't like any of that line particularly

Old Soldier, Pioneer, Farmer, all alox with their limited tool set and weird feel scales, so they're out

Tinker has backspring Phillips, so that's off the shortlist

Spartan doesn't have scissors, and neither does the CT 29

Additional candidates:
Ranger 14 (for gardning)
Rangergrip 90 (for outdoor pursuits)
Traveller (as alternative to Climber)

I'm going to say my three additional candidates stay, plus the Manager. This leaves the two larger Cybertools, the Compact, the Classic and the Explorer to choose from. The classic is not needed due to having the Manager, the Explorer's mag glass isn't as good as a fresnel lens in the wallet or as the True Utility Eyeglass, and while the compact is nice, the combo tools has it's limitations. As such, I'll play the Mod card for my final choice, and say CT41 without pliers.

Now, before I vote, do you want me to tick the Climber box for the Traveller, or are you considering that a different SAK?

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2015, 05:50:30 PM

.... and if you say my list is void for having too many discoed tools I already own, then disregard my list as I'm not changing it

Smaug · **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2015, 06:02:02 PM

I guess the Traveller could be grouped with the Climber, so go ahead and vote Climber.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2015, 06:13:00 PM

Quote from: Smaug on July 09, 2015, 06:02:02 PM

I guess the Traveller could be grouped with the Climber, so go ahead and vote Climber.

Votes cast for Rambler,CT41 and Climber

getahl · **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2015, 06:18:35 PM

My modded one is still the Classic with the tool orientation reversed. Blade and nail file stick out, scissors point toward the keyring.
Discontinued, I've always wanted a Scientist
After that, a Cadet, Rucksack , and a Spirit, just for kicks.

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Grass · **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2015, 02:31:17 AM

58mm Vic MiniChamp
85mm Vic/Wenger S557
91mm Vic Swisschamp XLT
111mm Vic One Handed Trekker OHO NS
115mm Vic SwissTool RS

Models on the edges include the Rambler (the 58mm essentials), Explorer (great but loses to s557), Farmer (alox scales rock but I prefer scale and back tools) and Rangergrip 78 (same great tool set as trekker but not as pocket friendly).

Not sure how many you can have on you at once before appearing "strange" socially... :/

The voting options sound like a challenge!

gustophersmob · **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2015, 02:34:58 AM

1) pioneer
2) alox Classic
3) farmer
4) spirit
5) old soldier

mrynnr · **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2015, 02:45:57 AM

Spirit, farmer, rambler, ct41, midshipman

enki_ck · **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:19:20 PM

Only one of mine is on your list.

Victorinox Rambler (58mm)
Victorinox Executive (74mm)
Wenger Traveler (85mm)
Victorinox Ranger (91mm)
Victorinox Outrider (111mm)

Smaug · **Reply #15 on:** July 10, 2015, 07:58:48 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on July 10, 2015, 06:19:20 PM

Only one of mine is on your list.

^ Indicates poor taste on your part.

enki_ck · **Reply #16 on:** July 10, 2015, 08:09:38 PM

Quote from: Smaug on July 10, 2015, 07:58:48 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on July 10, 2015, 06:19:20 PM
Only one of mine is on your list.

^ Indicates poor taste on your part.

Nope, just a few more models you should add to your shopping list to try out and fall in love with.

Smaug · **Reply #17 on:** July 10, 2015, 08:14:31 PM

Quote

Nope, just a few more models you should add to your shopping list to try out and fall in love with.

The list was actually made from the most popular models from the previous poll.

Executive is one of my favorites, even if it isn't on the list. I think it has the smallest blade of any product SAK, then a "medium blade", which no other one has.

Are they still made with screwed scissors?

I'd like to see an "Executivechamp" model with more tools. Maybe one layer thicker, with some tools that are slightly more rugged than we'd find on a 58mm SAK, but not as rugged as we'd find on a 84+mm one.

Dragon Lord · **Reply #18 on:** July 10, 2015, 09:14:13 PM

1 - Rangergrip 178
2 - Woodsman
3 - Hiker
4 - Minichamp
5 - mini tinker

I love 130 mm knives and there is none in the list

Marius · **Reply #19 on:** July 10, 2015, 09:51:45 PM

Only 3 of my choices appear in the list, I voted for those but here are all 5:

1. SwissChamp (pre-2005 with old style mag glass + staghorn scales being my personal favorite)
2. MiniChamp (in alox!)
3. Rescue Tool
4. Harvester
5. Electrician Plus

If there would be a 6th place I'd add:

6. Mauser

collim1 · **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2015, 09:19:40 AM

I personally get by just fine with less than 5. Farmer, One Hand Trekker plain edge, and Tinker suit my needs just fine.

Tinker in the city, Farmer in the woods, and the Trekker as a belt knife when I need something one hand opening.