SAK for blade-free zones

[Max Stone]

Eventually got around to finishing this project. 

Trimmed off the duplicate keyring attachment, peened closed and added some traditional red scales.

Finished up as follows, 3 layers:

1. File
2. Inline Phillips, with both openers paired opposite
3. Scissors

On back; CS, awl, fine screwdriver, hook.

Not completely happy with the tension on the openers. A little light compared to a normal SAK, but I had no option otherwise together the backsprings make the Phillips too stiff. It all works OK but probably will remain a one-off. 

[SirVicaLot]

I like it! Great work! 

Any way to make an easier version of this? I still would love to have one without blade 

[Max Stone]

Thanks Sir Vic. 

Replacing the blade layer with a file is not too much trouble. But I would not do the double openers again.

If I did it over, I’d do an Explorer and put a file in the blade layer. But the donor will have to be a Ranger as it’s the smallest with a back tool on the spring that can be used for the CS. Alternatively, could remove the blade and saw layer from the Ranger to give you a 3 layer bladeless Mountaineer. 

[Don Pablo]

Very cool SAK, even if it's a problematic once-off prototype!

[hiraethus]

It's possible to fit the corkscrew on the back of the scissor layer with bit of filing and bending of the spring to create clearance and extra spring tension.

[Sos24]

Very nice. 

[Max Stone]

Very nice.

Thanks 🆘, Don Pablo 

Yes hiraethus, I’ve done that before with my 2 layer brass build. I moved the CS one over into the scissors layer and cut away some of the back spring so it closed probably. Makes a nice low-profile build. 

[SirVicaLot]

Thanks Sir Vic. 

Replacing the blade layer with a file is not too much trouble. But I would not do the double openers again.

If I did it over, I’d do an Explorer and put a file in the blade layer. But the donor will have to be a Ranger as it’s the smallest with a back tool on the spring that can be used for the CS. Alternatively, could remove the blade and saw layer from the Ranger to give you a 3 layer bladeless Mountaineer. 

I’ll see what I can find