Looking for thoughts/opinions on the Compact

[powernoodle]

An option I often go with is a 2 layer 91 or 84mm and something like a Classic SD or Rambler.

My go-to most days is an Explorer Plus with a Classic SD or Manager.  That pretty much covers everything for me.  A Compact alone would not make my leg tingle, largely due to the lack of a phillips as noted above.  At a minimum, I want a blade, scissors, flat driver and phillips.

[marlowe221]

Oh, I often go well over a 2 layer SAK to go along with my Rambler. I've hauling a Deluxe Tinker in my pocket for almost 2 weeks straight now - definitely overkill for my needs on most days. But I've been trying to experiment more with the pliers and, well, that ain't gonna happen if it's not in my pocket! 

But I often find the 2D Phillips on the can opener, to go along with the smaller 3D one on the Rambler, to be enough for the situations I normally run into. So I don't carry my Explorer that often.

[VoetSak]

I have just ordered one. I carry a Waiter Plus and a Minichamp and have done so happily for years.

I recently bought a Compact for someone for a secret Santa. I had a hard time actually posting it.🤣

[Grand_Banana]

My go-to most days is an Explorer Plus with a Classic SD or Manager.  That pretty much covers everything for me.  A Compact alone would not make my leg tingle, largely due to the lack of a phillips as noted above.  At a minimum, I want a blade, scissors, flat driver and phillips.

  I recently acquired a Weekender, so that’s been in my pocket. But, my regular carry is Explorer and Midnite MC. 

I usually only carry my Compact as a compliment to a PST. 

[MacGyver]

Well..., here's my 2 cents...

Having carried the Compact for a couple of months a few years back, i feel it's a great for someone wanting a pocket knife with scissors, but completely sub-par for someone wanting a multi tool.
The combo tool sucks for most of the usability i get from the Bottle and Can opener tools, also miss the small blade and awl. I use it sometimes at home, but i don't have it on the EDC rotation anymore.
In a comparable way, i think the Compact is every bit as overrated as the Explorer for me... I'd take a Climber over them any day. If i'm going 4 layers, i'd go with the Deluxe Tinker any day