Best "sociable" SAK?

totingo · **on:** August 21, 2015, 12:57:32 AM

What would you say is the best sociable SAK - including for example a bottle opening, corkscrew, bread knife (aka saw), orange peeler...

Any thoughts? Thanks!

tjfarrington2000 · **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2015, 02:08:47 AM

Swisschamp XAVT, for conversation starters

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tommywp · **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2015, 03:58:57 AM

My sociable knife needed to be something I could carry in a bathing suit and I went with the Compact. Very happy with the choice!

Luna Knife · **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:25:47 AM

Bathng suit carry would be waiter, compact, 84mm electrician if you need a phillips driver..

But all saks from the 58mm manager to the 91mm swisschamp to a giant 130mm Wenger are all sociable. They are the most socially acceptable knives ever made

Smaug · **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:30:10 AM

Gotta be the Victorinox Cheese Knife for me. Wood handled version if you like beer, plastic if wine only.

Rossko07 · **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2015, 06:17:00 AM

Luna Has hit the nail on the head. SAK are the most socially acceptable knives all over the world. Although I do believe any SAK with RED scales are the most acceptable. Easily recognisable and for this reason alone is why I choose to carry one.

VoetSak · **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:13:37 AM

Sheeple - waiter - small enough to get the job done but very unthreatening.

People - anything sharp the more curious the better for conversation value.

I am jealous of Smaugs cheese knife.

Grass · **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2015, 09:11:58 AM

Here in Australia; the 111mm and 130mm must be ruled out due to the whole 'knives are scary weapons' thing.

For pocket carry, the Vic Explorer or ex-Wenger S557. If size is no object, I agree with tjfarrington on a large swisschamp...

kirk13 · **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2015, 09:12:41 AM

Luna has it. Any red SAK is a good call. If the general age of the people is old enough to remember Mcgyver,them a Tinker might be good,otherwise a SwissChamp. It's too geek-chic not to be a conversation starter

styx · **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2015, 09:40:24 AM

Batam fills that role for me, however it might be the opposite of what you're looking for considering it has only a combo tool and a blade

pfrsantos · **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2015, 12:29:42 PM

Quote from: Luna Knife on August 21, 2015, 04:25:47 AM

Bathng suit carry would be waiter, compact, 84mm electrician if you need a phillips driver..

But all saks from the 58mm manager to the 91mm swisschamp to a giant 130mm Wenger are all sociable. They are the most socially acceptable knives ever made

Well, bathing suit carry for me would be no SAK at all...

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VoetSak · **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2015, 01:31:44 PM

zoidberg · **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2015, 02:37:51 PM

Umm, not quite the g-shock I was looking for...

Aloha · **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2015, 03:37:42 PM

As others have said the 58mm is a great "public" sak. I've whipped out my Swisschamp without any fuss. I also believe the red celidor scales play a huge part in the no fuss attitude towards these knives.

SAK Guy · **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:35:05 PM

Sociable?

Of course, the Wenger Cigar knife! Open wine, beer even a can of olives for the hostess....not to mention file a nail or dress your cigar. Oh, and a blade to incise an orange for easy peeling....

The perfect party/picnic knife all in a compact 85mm, 3 layer size.

ToolJoe · **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:37:18 PM

I've had no problem whipping out my tinker or super tinker at functions in the past before.

gene stoner · **Reply #16 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:40:29 PM

I've noticed that when I pull out my 08 Soldier the sheeple get nervous. When I pull out my Swisschamp "wow is that a Swiss army knife you can do anything with that". I actually had a neighbor walk away from me when I was using my Soldier because it made her nervous.

pfrsantos · **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:41:40 PM

It's got something to do with attitude, too. You can scare someone taking out a 58 SAK or use a Buck 110 without anyone raising an eyebrow (yes, I have both these knives now and will take any opportunity to mention it!).

As a rule of thumb, I'd say a SAK is acceptable almost everywhere. They're regarded as gadgets/toys more than as knives. Even sheeple like gadgets...

Etherealicer · **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:45:40 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on August 21, 2015, 04:35:05 PM

Sociable?

Of course, the Wenger Cigar knife! Open wine, beer even a can of olives for the hostess....not to mention file a nail or dress your cigar. Oh, and a blade to incise an orange for easy peeling....

The perfect party/picnic knife all in a compact 85mm, 3 layer size.

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...but it has no olive fork...

detron · **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:45:48 PM

Quote from: ToolJoe on August 21, 2015, 04:37:18 PM

I've had no problem whipping out my tinker or super tinker at functions in the past before.

I have a dirty mind

I got half way through that post and busted out laughing.

now I am ashamed of myself, but still laughing

SAK Guy · **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:59:04 PM

Quote from: detron on August 21, 2015, 04:45:48 PM

Quote from: ToolJoe on August 21, 2015, 04:37:18 PM
I've had no problem whipping out my tinker or super tinker at functions in the past before.

I have a dirty mind I got half way through that post and busted out laughing.

now I am ashamed of myself, but still laughing

You're not the Lone Ranger my friend!!!

ToolJoe · **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2015, 05:03:58 PM

I have a tendancy to word sentences that they don't sound write

detron · **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2015, 07:49:01 PM

Quote from: ToolJoe on August 21, 2015, 05:03:58 PM

I have a tendancy to word sentences that they don't sound write

oh, I have done it too, this one was just extra funny for some reason

Gareth · **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2015, 08:00:34 PM

I think the OP is looking for socially helpful not socially acceptable.

So SAK Guy's Cigar cutter and Smaug's Cheese knife fit the brief well I think.

I'll throw in the Handyman. Not only has the corkscrew, thread trimming scissors and bread knife (saw), but also has the pliers which are rather good for on the spot jewelry repairs.

Aloha · **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2015, 08:27:15 PM

Ah ok socially helpful. I'd say the Explorer would be a good choice. Make it a Explorer Plus and now we're talking. The mag glass can be such an aid when reading very small print. The plus scales adds pin and pen and who hasn't needed either of these items. Scissors are terrific on the 91mm and I've cut my share of coupons and opened quite a bit with them.

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