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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #60 on: January 29, 2022, 08:36:47 PM
Quote from: SurgeUk on January 29, 2022, 08:31:30 PM
Word  :cheers: (at work anyway  :whistle:)  :rofl:





Part time heavy carry is understandable for a back of your age, I mean, well it's out there now  :whistle:
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #61 on: January 30, 2022, 01:49:37 AM
Quote from: Singh on January 29, 2022, 04:04:33 PM
What are the odds of any particular SAK tool breaking on a given day and leaving you tool-less for that particular job?
Based on my experience, slim to none. I have managed to break SAK tools...but that's when I was young and lacking in wisdom, and I misused and abused them.

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Bring up another interesting query: what about carrying two full sized SAKS to complement their different/respective toolsets? What combinations would that be and why?
I'm not sure I'd go that route. Were I to carry two full-size SAKs, I'd have to figure out which pocket the second one would go in. More than likely, I'd just carry my SwissChamp.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #62 on: January 30, 2022, 04:04:46 AM
Always. A combination of an Executive, Esquire or 58mm with either a Huntsman, Evo 18 or other medium SAK.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #63 on: January 30, 2022, 04:32:21 AM
This is about as Batman as I get.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #64 on: January 30, 2022, 11:36:55 AM
Interesting looking inset - what’s the significance of it, Kamakiri? A company logo? :dunno:
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #65 on: January 30, 2022, 07:51:19 PM
Quote from: Rizio Il Ghiro on January 30, 2022, 11:36:55 AM
Interesting looking inset - what’s the significance of it, Kamakiri? A company logo? :dunno:

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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #66 on: January 31, 2022, 02:05:39 AM
Quote from: Singh on January 29, 2022, 04:04:33 PM
Bring up another interesting query: what about carrying two full sized SAKS to complement their different/respective toolsets? What combinations would that be and why?

I’ve done it before, both when camping and when I worked in manufacturing.

I tried to pick complementary tool sets, but also important was having a “clean” knife and a “dirty” knife.

Some of my favorite combos:
Climber and Swiss Army 7 (camping)
Mountaineer and Centurion (work)

In both scenarios, I’d pocket-carry my “clean” knife (the first one) and carry my “dirty” knife in a belt sheath.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #67 on: January 31, 2022, 02:23:52 AM
Quote from: nate j on January 31, 2022, 02:05:39 AM
I tried to pick complementary tool sets, but also important was having a “clean” knife and a “dirty” knife.
I hadn't considered "clean" and "dirty." My SAKs, for the most part, stay pretty clean.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #68 on: January 31, 2022, 03:18:25 AM
I have done that for years.  There's the dirty knife (usually a single blade knife, not a SAK) that gets abused on opening mail and packaging, and cutting most things that can be cut with a knife.  Then there's the clean knife (my SAK) that I reserve for cutting food or minor surgery such as removing a splinter.  The dirty knife probably has tape glue and dirt on it and probably needs to be sharpened, while the clean knife is sparkling clean and always razor sharp.  :cheers:
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #69 on: January 31, 2022, 04:33:21 AM
Quote from: Rizio Il Ghiro on January 30, 2022, 11:36:55 AM
Interesting looking inset - what’s the significance of it, Kamakiri? A company logo? :dunno:
Just in case you were being serious…
Quote from: kamakiri on January 30, 2022, 04:32:21 AM
Batman

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Agree with the others…
“Clean and dirty” are also good reasons for the two (large) knife carry.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #70 on: January 31, 2022, 09:13:29 AM
Ah, thanks Kamakiri - hadn’t realised they’d made knives for those franchises! :facepalm:
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #71 on: January 31, 2022, 05:30:29 PM
Quote from: Rizio Il Ghiro on January 31, 2022, 09:13:29 AM
Ah, thanks Kamakiri - hadn’t realised they’d made knives for those franchises! :facepalm:

They didn’t! Well, I haven’t found any yet…

…so that one is kamakiri made.  ;)
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #72 on: January 31, 2022, 06:02:17 PM
What I enjoy about the 58mm is I can scissors when my larger SAK doesn't have them.  I like the 84mm SAKs and scissors on those are hard to come by.   My 58mm offers scissors so I can carry my favorite size SAK not concerned about being scissorless. 
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #73 on: January 31, 2022, 10:17:35 PM
Quote from: nate j on January 07, 2022, 05:40:57 AM
Lately, I’m always carrying a Alox Classic on my keys and a Alox Bantam in my wallet.

This is the advanced strategy here  :hatsoff:

I don't usually carry two on me, but I will often have a second one either in a backpack or vehicle. Usually it's one in my pocket that I intend to use, and one in the bag/vehicle that's bigger but less likely to be needed.

For example:
- Woodsman and SwissTool Spirit X
- Farmer X and SwissChamp

Other times I have a small 58mm or 74mm to pair with a larger model to get the nail file and scissors.

It's so easy to keep a Classic SD Alox or Bantam Alox in a wallet or jacket pocket so it's always there.

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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #74 on: January 31, 2022, 10:41:07 PM
Quote from: GearedForwards on January 29, 2022, 08:36:47 PM
Part time heavy carry is understandable for a back of your age, I mean, well it's out there now  :whistle:

I'd be offended if I could be bothered  :pok: :drink:
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #75 on: February 01, 2022, 02:00:16 AM
Quote from: Altis on January 31, 2022, 10:17:35 PM
This is the advanced strategy here  :hatsoff:

I don't usually carry two on me, but I will often have a second one either in a backpack or vehicle. Usually it's one in my pocket that I intend to use, and one in the bag/vehicle that's bigger but less likely to be needed.

For example:
- Woodsman and SwissTool Spirit X
- Farmer X and SwissChamp

Other times I have a small 58mm or 74mm to pair with a larger model to get the nail file and scissors.

It's so easy to keep a Classic SD Alox or Bantam Alox in a wallet or jacket pocket so it's always there.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #76 on: February 17, 2022, 09:18:38 PM

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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #77 on: February 17, 2022, 10:35:23 PM
Quote from: Intorikata on February 17, 2022, 09:18:38 PM
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If I were thinking…I would have made a Batman Bantam.  ;) :D
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #78 on: February 18, 2022, 04:16:47 AM
The perfect single SAK for me would I suppose have a nail file and a scissor and be thin and not too heavy,  The nail clip 580 has the tools but is kind of thick.  Still, if I go to an open mic or jam session I will probably take the nail clip.  I was thinking the Compact might work but it doesn't have a nail file.  Am I missing a thin model with a scissors and nail file?  So it seems like if I want these tools I can carry a Cadet and an Ambassador (I happened to get an Ambassador the other day) or some sort of combination like that, for ex sportsman and classic sd.  I've been trying this out recently, one in each side pocket on suspension clips,and it works well for me.

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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #79 on: February 18, 2022, 04:31:51 AM
Quote from: Bunk Tuppins on February 18, 2022, 04:16:47 AM
I was thinking the Compact might work but it doesn't have a nail file.
Most of them do. It'll be on the multi-purpose hook.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #80 on: February 18, 2022, 04:33:26 AM
Oh goody.  Now if I could only find one!

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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #81 on: February 19, 2022, 03:10:54 PM
Quote from: Singh on January 29, 2022, 04:04:33 PM
Bring up another interesting query: what about carrying two full sized SAKS to complement their different/respective toolsets? What combinations would that be and why?
I’m carrying two full sized SAKS every day usually an Explorer or Outdoorsman and then a companion Alox model- a Harvester or Farmer X if I’m carrying the Explorer and a Pioneer if I’m carrying the Outdoorsman. This way the Cellidor stays clean and the Alox is for the down and dirty rough and tough jobs as it’s more robust, easier to clean and can be sanitized with alcohol. This companion carry has been working wonderfully for me lately.
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #82 on: February 23, 2022, 03:11:50 AM
I use to carry Bantam alox and Classic alox, both inside of my wallet, where there is a perfect sized pocket.

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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #83 on: February 26, 2022, 05:01:06 PM
Today's carry

Edit: Anybody know why the forum absolutely REFUSES to allow you to attach files sometimes? Edit 2: nvm, my phone was the prob
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #84 on: February 27, 2022, 03:48:54 AM
 :like: I'll have to get me a blue Alox carrier!
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #85 on: February 27, 2022, 12:04:19 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on February 27, 2022, 03:48:54 AM
:like: I'll have to get me a blue Alox carrier!

I think DLT still  has blue Pioneer X in stock...
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #86 on: February 27, 2022, 07:40:31 PM
DLT Trading is out of stock of blue Pioneer Xs, but Swiss Knife Shop still has blue Pioneers in stock. I missed out on a second blue Alox Bantam.  :ahhh
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #87 on: February 27, 2022, 10:25:54 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on February 27, 2022, 07:40:31 PM
missed out on a second blue Alox Bantam.  :ahhh

Yeah...I prolly should have grabbed one of those, too  :-[

Edit: L.C.S.A.S has some blue and green alox
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #88 on: March 01, 2022, 05:34:57 AM
All hope is not lost, and it's another variation to collect. I'll have to look into that!
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Re: Anyone else carry two SAKs?
Reply #89 on: March 05, 2022, 01:53:12 AM
yep. I always carry more than one, and more than a SAK. No one blade profile is "ideal" for every[/b][/u] task, after all.
My March and probably longer carry. The SK Blades "Smoke Jumper" Buck 110LT SFO and the Leatherman are on my belt. The mini fixed blade is in a sheath hung from my neck. Everything else is in R.F.P.

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