Compact 91mm cost vs. others

[skidoosh]

I really like the compact and what it offers but why is it 20 bucks more than a tinker or others? What is the thinnest SAK in 91mm that will give me scissors?

[Frailer]

The Compact is indeed the thinnest 91mm SAK with scissors. As to its price...good question. The Climber—it’s closest equivalent—costs ~$13 less. The additional features—pen, micro screwdriver, and file surface on the parcel hook—shouldn’t add 40% to the knife’s cost, IMHO.

But it’s my favorite of the 91mm SAKs, so I just pay up and try not to concern myself too much about it.

[ElevenBlade]

I agree it's a bit much..
Though, it does have a collection of somewhat unique features, some of which cost more - so it adds up.

the combo tool may cost more because it's production isn't scaled up - I doubt this is true, but what do I know...
plus scales with a pen
hook has a file on it, again, may have an increased production cost perhaps with the extra step. 

It's proven worth it for me - which is very subjective. 

[Max Stone]

Comes down to the Plus tools premium.

[Sos24]

I agree it's a bit much..
Though, it does have a collection of somewhat unique features, some of which cost more - so it adds up.

the combo tool may cost more because it's production isn't scaled up - I doubt this is true, but what do I know...
plus scales with a pen
hook has a file on it, again, may have an increased production cost perhaps with the extra step. 

It's proven worth it for me - which is very subjective.

The production cost of the features that aren’t common in other SAKs is what I was thinking as well.  I think the Compact is currently the only 91mm with a combo tool and a file on the back of the hook.  Whether or not these cost justify the increased cost, I don’t know.

For me, because the compact is the thinnest 91mm SAK with scissors and my favorite of currently produced models, it is worth the additional cost.