Compact Appreciation

[Bunk Tuppins]

It's the thinnest 91mm with a scissor and that is its raison d'etre.  I don't use mine much but it's fine if what you need is a scissor and a main blade and maybe open a bottle or can.  The nail file is not great but ok in a pinch.

[MacGyver]

It's the thinnest 91mm with a scissor and that is its raison d'etre.  I don't use mine much but it's fine if what you need is a scissor and a main blade and maybe open a bottle or can.  The nail file is not great but ok in a pinch.

For me, being the thinnest with scissors it of little comfort per-se, while it's fine as a pocket knife, it's not really reliable as a multitool which is my main reason for carrying a SAK and not just a regular pocket knife, I probably use the opener layer more than i use the blade or scissors, and it's definitely for the bottle or can opening features. I rarely open bottles with it, and opened like 2 cans in 40 years of SAK use, literally.

[NutSAK]

I probably use the opener layer more than i use the blade or scissors, and it's definitely for the bottle or can opening features. I rarely open bottles with it, and opened like 2 cans in 40 years of SAK use, literally.

You use the opener layer for bottle or can opening features rarely, but more than you use the blade or scissors?   

[MacGyver]

You use the opener layer for bottle or can opening features rarely, but more than you use the blade or scissors?   

Yes. Because the bottle and can opening functions are the least of my use (or interest) for the opener layer.
The bottle and can opener are my screwdrivers (or bit drivers), my pry tools, scrape tools, prod tools, push tools, even pull tools in the case of the can opener.
Those two combined have probably more frequent use than the blade itself.

[NutSAK]

Yes. Because the bottle and can opening functions are the least of my use (or interest) for the opener layer.
The bottle and can opener are my screwdrivers (or bit drivers), my pry tools, scrape tools, prod tools, push tools, even pull tools in the case of the can opener.
Those two combined have probably more frequent use than the blade itself.

Got it!  I was misinterpreting what you were saying.  Thanks for clarifying.

I appreciate the Compact for what it is and have the occasion to carry one, but I ensure my screwdriver and awl needs are covered by another tool.  The Leatherman Juice KF4 is one example.

[gadgetman7]

Yes. Because the bottle and can opening functions are the least of my use (or interest) for the opener layer.
The bottle and can opener are my screwdrivers (or bit drivers), my pry tools, scrape tools, prod tools, push tools, even pull tools in the case of the can opener.
Those two combined have probably more frequent use than the blade itself.

That’s true for me as well. I used the scissors the most and then openers but not usually for opening cans or bottles.


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[Jazz]

Loving the Compact so much, I just got 2 more. One will get blue scales, and one, green micarta.

I have 4 now, and all definitely have magnetized rings. Very annoying. I wish Victorinox would at least explain why. I took them off and replaced with similar ones from the fishing section of Canadian Tire.
 Here’s proof…

[BerkshireHunter]

Is this a good deal?

 

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[Echotech]

Is this a good deal?

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That’s less than A$60 (Australian) and here they’re normally at least $90, usually over $100 so I’d say yes but don’t know what you normally pay for them there

[victordomingos]

Got one on sale in Europe for less than 34€ including shipping. I usually carry a SAK with more tools like an Explorer or a SwissChamp but will be trying the Compact paired with the MiniChamp.




I can say that the compact disappears in my jeans pocket, which is nice. Will be a nicer option for summer when using a formal uniform. I just checked and the combo tool flat screwdriver fits perfectly the 3 screws on the trombone (which rarely need any intervention).

The file in the hook is pretty thin, not sure if it can really be of any use. The MiniChamp is a nice complement, since it adds the nail file and cleaner, small blades, a nice small Philips screwdriver and a few other tools.




I have plus scales on the Explorer and SwissChamp, but in the Compact the pen is way more comfortable to use while fitted in the hook slot.

The small screwdriver in the corkscrew will be more useful than ever before, since I am now using non-sun glasses.

For my everyday urban carry, I am pretty sure I will be occasionally missing stuff from the SwissChamp, it happens not to be around. What I won’t be missing is the bulky size and weight

[nate j]

Is this a good deal?

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Assuming everything is legitimate, it is a good deal.  They are usually $50+ these days.

[charlie fox]

Still loving mine! If Santa Elsener is listening, my wishlist starts and ends with an 84mm Alox version

[Swisster]

Black Compact’s are the sexiest. SAK in Black. BKM Black Knives Matter.

[peski]

Got this for Christmas from my wife. I carry it everyday with me, putting it to work on every occasion.

 

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Replaced the toothpick & tweezers with red ones. They blend almost perfectly with the scales.

 

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