Recommendations to pair up with a Rebar, or Skeletool?

vick818 · **on:** November 12, 2020, 04:23:22 PM

Hello everyone! New member here. Wondering what type of SAK you guys would recommended with the above mentioned tools.

nitram · **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2020, 07:01:47 PM

Hi, and welcome!

This is really up to personal preference. Do you want a lot of overlapping functions, or maybe a light carry? Or do you want to try to be prepared for all eventualities?

When I combine tools I think about what to expect out of my day and which tools I might need for that. For example; I don’t have much need for a saw when I’m in a datacenter but I do use screwdrivers. When going into the woods a saw is a tool I like to have.

Generally speaking with a Rebar I would probably carry a Compact or Climber for the scissors and eyeglass screwdriver.

The Skeletool really depends on the kind of day, I would also take at least a Classic for the scissors, toothpick and tweezers. A Master Craftsman pairs up for a very complete package, you get scissors, a file, a saw and all the usual Victorinox tools.

powernoodle · **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2020, 07:17:40 PM

Vick, you can reverse-engineer this kind of thing. Maybe make a list of the tools you really want, and then go to Sak Wiki or smartknives.com and determine what SAK fits those needs. For me, Victorinox scissors and an inline-phillips driver are a must. But I also appreciate the magnifier, pen, pin, etc., so I like the Explorer Plus. But it has a lot of redundancy with the Rebar, etc., but I'm okay with some redundancy.

Antti Lammi · **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2020, 08:06:55 PM

Ranger / Master Craftsman is good tool to pair with Skeletool. With Rebar i would go with Pioneer X.

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SteveC · **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2020, 09:25:43 PM

Pioneer X with the Rebar or Farmer X with the Skeletool.

Old Boy · **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2020, 09:31:26 PM

All of the above suggestions are great. For me since I carry the same LMs I always pair them with Rambler because of the scissors and tweezers. For the tool overlap honestly the 58 mm SAKs is so accessible I end up using those tools rather than the LM. Which helps keep the LM blade sharp and clean (for food) and avoid scaring people when I take a tool out.

So the LM becomes either my back up or if I need something heavy duty.

I carry a Olight and Gerber shard too in case you want more choices.

If you frequently find yourself in a situation where you need 2 pliers (the other to hold a nut / bolt steady) you probably want to pair your LM with a SAK based pliers.

Max Stone · **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2020, 10:19:13 PM

Quote from: OldBoy2016 on November 12, 2020, 09:31:26 PM

...If you frequently find yourself in a situation where you need 2 pliers (the other to hold a nut / bolt steady) you probably want to pair your LM with a SAK based pliers.

I second that suggestion. And the SAK pliers are quite versatile as 'super tweezers'.

Poncho65 · **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2020, 01:49:06 AM

I pair most everything with a Vic Executive

Great sized main blade, a good small blade, some very nice sized scissors, a really great small file, the lovely orange peeler, toothpick and tweezers

Of course all the above suggestions are all tried and true as well

Poncho65 · **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2020, 01:53:27 AM

You could also think about modding your own SAK

not near as hard as it sounds

I made a Master Ranger (pretty much a Champion without the fish scaler) that rides in my work backpack and is always there if needed

I also modded a Charge handle into a nice pocket knofe with a clip that I carry daily as well

The list can go on and on

you may have to try a few things and see what works best for you

Let us know how it goes

Sos24 · **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2020, 04:15:19 AM

Quote from: SteveC on November 12, 2020, 09:25:43 PM

Pioneer X with the Rebar or Farmer X with the Skeletool.

This was part of my thought.

Compact or Pioneer X with Rebar. Those would also work in an urban environment with the Skeletool.
If more rural or use saw, then Farmer X or Huntsman.
If like a file, then Mountaineer or Ranger.

Aloha · **Reply #10 on:** November 13, 2020, 06:36:10 AM

Since I carry my Skeletool often enough and I like to pair it with my Champion. I think the Mechanic would also be a great combo. Whatever SAK you decide to carry with the Skeletool make sure it has scissors.

I don't carry the Rebar so I will defer to the suggestions already made.

smiller43147 · **Reply #11 on:** November 13, 2020, 05:28:05 PM

As several other posts have suggested, the Compact is a good choice to pair with either of those (really any) multitools.

stugumby · **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2020, 04:24:38 PM

The leatherman micros fits the scissors and tiny screwdrivers part quite well.less redundancy too as it doesn't have anything that the rebar does etc.

cody6268 · **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2020, 02:01:23 AM

Skeletool--basically anything. It's just a serrated knife that so happens to have light-duty, but capable pliers in my use. Thus, I pair it with almost all my SAKs that don't have pliers. Rebar, basically anything with scissors. However, I often carry mine on its own. Does what I need. I usually throw a Classic SD in my watch pocket if I need scissors. I prefer the Wenger Microlight Esquire, since it also has a small LED light good enough for small jobs.