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Four Layer Face-off

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Which toolset on a factory 4-layer SAK do you find most useful?

Explorer
17 (36.2%)
Huntsman
9 (19.1%)
Fieldmaster
3 (6.4%)
Mountaineer
8 (17%)
Evo 18
0 (0%)
Evo S18
0 (0%)
Other
10 (21.3%)

Total Members Voted: 47

Voting closed: July 23, 2015, 04:54:53 PM

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us Offline Smaug

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Four Layer Face-off
on: July 16, 2015, 04:54:53 PM
For me, it is the Explorer, with a close 2nd place to the Mountaineer, since Inline Phillips > file.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #1 on: July 16, 2015, 05:03:27 PM
Deluxe Tinker.  Those little pliers are surprisingly useful.  :tu:
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #2 on: July 16, 2015, 05:09:00 PM
Voted for Mountaineer, although I'd prefer a wood saw instead of the scissors.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #3 on: July 16, 2015, 05:29:59 PM
Huntsman for the saw and cs to store the Minnie sd.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #4 on: July 16, 2015, 05:33:29 PM
Explorer - hands down the most fun and useful SAK - Love it. Just needs a wood saw. :facepalm:
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #5 on: July 16, 2015, 05:47:14 PM
I voted for mountaineer. Explorer is great, but you can use can opener tip on most phillips screws and mountaineer adds tools for metal.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #6 on: July 16, 2015, 05:48:11 PM
Mountaineer for the file.....
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #7 on: July 16, 2015, 05:53:13 PM
I voted Explorer, but devil is right. Deluxe Tinker is great.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #8 on: July 16, 2015, 05:59:58 PM
Deluxe Tinker if I have to stick with a stock model, otherwise I'd swap the scissors for a file/fine flat driver layer.  Deluxe Automobile Special, if you like.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #9 on: July 16, 2015, 06:03:16 PM
Quote from: jerseydevil on July 16, 2015, 05:03:27 PM
Deluxe Tinker.  Those little pliers are surprisingly useful.  :tu:

Damn, I KNEW there was one popular 4-layer model I was forgetting...  :facepalm:
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #10 on: July 16, 2015, 06:05:34 PM
 :think:

Hmmm, I thought the S18 would have at least one vote by now due to the locking blade/saw/file combination...
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #11 on: July 16, 2015, 06:14:55 PM
Quote from: hiraethus on July 16, 2015, 05:59:58 PM
Deluxe Tinker if I have to stick with a stock model, otherwise I'd swap the scissors for a file/fine flat driver layer.  Deluxe Automobile Special, if you like.

This a mod that I want....or add a file to one of my Special Mechanics.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #12 on: July 16, 2015, 06:30:29 PM
Deluxe Tinker for me as well  :tu:
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #13 on: July 16, 2015, 06:33:34 PM
If I felt like being awkward I'd say a Traveller Lite :)  Basically an Explorer Plus but with a light in place of the magnifier, and the clock/barometer/thermometer/altimeter added.  However it's way too expensive so realistically I'd go for the Explorer with the Plus scales.

I have to say though, while the Explorer's magnifier is sometimes fun to use, for me it's not an essential.  When I get around to removing the pliers layer from my Cybertool 34, then I'll have my ideal 4-layer toolset.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #14 on: July 16, 2015, 06:49:43 PM
Quote from: shibafu on July 16, 2015, 06:33:34 PM
When I get around to removing the pliers layer from my Cybertool 34, then I'll have my ideal 4-layer toolset.
I had that same thought several times. However, when I carry my CT34, I do find uses for the pliers. I don't necessarily MISS them when I don't have it, but I use it pretty often when I do. Kind of like scissors. I can "make do" many times with a sharp knife, but scissors is The Right Tool for the Job. Same with the little pliers.

I think I'm talking myself into thicker and thicker SAKs...  :-\
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #15 on: July 16, 2015, 06:54:29 PM
I voted for others. For me it is the Grand Prix. I´ve used every tool on mine. It´s thinner and more pocket friendly than a Deluxe Tinker (and I have a P4 on my Keychain).

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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #16 on: July 16, 2015, 06:55:35 PM
Deluxe Tinker  :D

4th layer choices in order of priority for me
1. Pliers - love em - small strong finger tips
2. File - more use in a city than the small saw
3. Saw - sweet but I don't run into many random sawing tasks. I can usually plan ahead and bring my bacho or Swisstool.
4. Phillips & Mag glass - I don't like the mag glass, and Phillips are the most common tool where I'm from. I have them everywhere. I have a rambler on my keys too. The can opener is a Phillips driver.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #17 on: July 16, 2015, 07:02:27 PM
Quote from: Mr. Blonde on July 16, 2015, 06:54:29 PM
I voted for others. For me it is the Grand Prix. I´ve used every tool on mine. It´s thinner and more pocket friendly than a Deluxe Tinker (and I have a P4 on my Keychain).

Has to be current production.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #18 on: July 16, 2015, 07:02:51 PM
Quote from: mrog on July 16, 2015, 06:55:35 PM
Climber + Pliers AKA Deluxe Tinker with corkscrew

Has to be a factory model.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #19 on: July 16, 2015, 07:21:29 PM
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D
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Reply #20 on: July 16, 2015, 08:18:42 PM
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #21 on: July 16, 2015, 08:35:43 PM
Four layers is a great size. I don't know how a fellow could choose just one.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #22 on: July 16, 2015, 08:58:56 PM
Voted other cause I too would choose the Deluxe Tinker.

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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #23 on: July 17, 2015, 01:43:23 AM
Huntsman.

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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #24 on: July 17, 2015, 03:30:43 AM
Deluxe Tinker for me, but I also like the Huntsman.

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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #25 on: July 17, 2015, 03:42:53 AM
Deluxe Climber, not current production, but the best factory 4 layer ever made.  :D
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #26 on: July 17, 2015, 05:05:38 AM
Was ready to be all you all are dumb and the Explorer is best fools.

Then I saw all the Deluxe Tinker love and I kind of feel what you are putting down. Might have to get me one for some smaller SAK plier goodness.

Oh almost forgot, you guys are dumb and Explorer is best.
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #27 on: July 17, 2015, 09:32:42 AM
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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #28 on: July 17, 2015, 10:39:48 AM
Voted Huntsman (with nylon scales).

The Mountaineer was a close second, as was Other because Deluxe Climber.

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Re: Four Layer Face-off
Reply #29 on: July 17, 2015, 05:01:58 PM
I vote for the Explorer.

I have the Fieldmaster and Deluxe Tinker, but don't reach for either nearly as much as the Explorer.  I don't have a Mountaineer yet, but find myself looking at it more and more.
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