Victorinox Executive?

[Storky]

In the past I edc an Executive very often. At the moment the CT41 is my main EDC
but I carry something similar in my backpocket for smaller tasks 

[Fortytwo]

Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here). Any other solutions?

For a caplifter I cut a notch at the base of the orange peeler as described in The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual but I find it is easier to open bottles with the tip of the scissors:  set the tip of the fixed blade into a crimp of the cap and pry outward, repeat a couple times on around the cap.  Not fast I can wait a moment for a cold brew.  But yeah I wish it had a dedicated caplifter like Vic's Manager.
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Any pics of that? I'm curious...

 

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[neillcurrie]

I ground a Bottle Opener notch into the base of my Orange Peeler blade. Works fine.
I also made a small sheath for the scraper portion of the blade: don't want that blade closing dangerously when using the screwdriver tip. The sheath fits inside the knife completely when closed, I made it from a piece of electrical shrink tubing, also the cocoon.

[Poncho65]

I ground a Bottle Opener notch into the base of my Orange Peeler blade. Works fine.
I also made a small sheath for the scraper portion of the blade: don't want that blade closing dangerously when using the screwdriver tip. The sheath fits inside the knife completely when closed, I made it from a piece of electrical shrink tubing, also the cocoon.

That is a very good solution for the people that need a cap lifter I also like the safety of that sheath you made

[KiwiMark]

Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here). Any other solutions?

Easy:
Apart from the Executive in your pocket also have on your keyring a Manager or Rambler - problem solved!

[Poncho65]

Figured I would add this pic to this thread as well 



The backdrop is Jura Stone ( German or Bavarian limestone) that we are setting

[ThePeacent]

Just noticed this thread: another executive lover/EDCer here!
I'll share some pics of mine (it's broken, though, so you won't see any scissors!)

[Poncho65]

I believe I am gonna have to get the old Executive back out and carry it some It served me for so many years it deserves a little pocket time I believe

[Fortytwo]

I'm really happy with mine. I got two, one to experiment on and one I'm planning on gifting. Adding a cap-lifter to the orange peeler is a good way to get extra use out of the tool.

[kkokkolis]

I like the Executive and I have it permanently in my travel shaving essentials bag (which I use at home too). I use it at least weekly, have used everything save the orange peeler (oranges are among the few things you can't find in our bathroom).
If there was a kind of Executivechamp I would buy that too.

[Mizedog]

I like mine,  but ye scissor spring keeps moving to the side,  and off the scissors which quickly collapses the scissors,  and doesn't let them reopen. Does anyone else have this problem?  This doesn't happen with my money clip which is the same  size. This issue causes enough frustration that I don't carry the knife.

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[Poncho65]

I like mine,  but ye scissor spring keeps moving to the side,  and off the scissors which quickly collapses the scissors,  and doesn't let them reopen. Does anyone else have this problem?  This doesn't happen with my money clip which is the same  size. This issue causes enough frustration that I don't carry the knife.

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Have had this happen some but over the years have used them alot though and not had the problem much

[Poncho65]

I like the Executive and I have it permanently in my travel shaving essentials bag (which I use at home too). I use it at least weekly, have used everything save the orange peeler (oranges are among the few things you can't find in our bathroom).
If there was a kind of Executivechamp I would buy that too.

An ExecutiveChamp sounds very nice to me

[getahl]

Haven't seen the book...how does one grind a cap lifter into the executive? Dremel? Hacksaw?

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[Thales of Miletus]

I love the executive, but don't carry it as often as I'd like.  I did take it to the hospital when my wife was giving birth because I knew it would be hospital friendly, and ended up fixing the delivery tub drain system with it. 

[Poncho65]

Haven't seen the book...how does one grind a cap lifter into the executive? Dremel? Hacksaw?

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Dremel would be my guess Mark it with a Sharpie and cut slowly

[Fortytwo]

Haven't seen the book...how does one grind a cap lifter into the executive? Dremel? Hacksaw?

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I did it with cut-off disks in a Dremel. I had the cutout from a 58mm for guide (printed from the Internet) but it was also really helpful to have a scrap sheet of steel to try it on (it's abit too expensive to mess up) as well as a few bottles to check that it fits and works (just remember that too many tries might impare your motor skills ).

[PTRSAK]

I like the Executive and I have it permanently in my travel shaving essentials bag (which I use at home too). I use it at least weekly, have used everything save the orange peeler (oranges are among the few things you can't find in our bathroom).
If there was a kind of Executivechamp I would buy that too.

[cali-SAK-attack]

 

[getahl]

Thanks, Fortytwo. Might try that with a set of tiny files I have and a beater alox Exec.

That's pretty awesome, PTRSak. Be nice of that were production, not custom.

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[ThePeacent]

I like mine,  but ye scissor spring keeps moving to the side,  and off the scissors which quickly collapses the scissors,  and doesn't let them reopen. Does anyone else have this problem?  This doesn't happen with my money clip which is the same  size. This issue causes enough frustration that I don't carry the knife.

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I had the same scissors problem



never got to fix it, but with the years I've just learned to love the executive as the "little problematic one" in that regard.
Carried yesterday and today, in fact. I like it so much it is carried almost as much as my Salt, which is every darn day! 



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[PTRSAK]

That's pretty awesome, PTRSak. Be nice of that were production, not custom.

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And a pretty expensive custom at that.

Admitidly there were a lot of parts left over but the donors for this build included an Executive, a Money Clip, a Wenger Pocket Tool Chest, a Rambler, a Spartan and a Rover with Emergency Blade.

[Fortytwo]

Thanks, Fortytwo. Might try that with a set of tiny files I have and a beater alox Exec.

That's pretty awesome, PTRSak. Be nice of that were production, not custom.

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This is my topic on the question over in the mod squad subforum. It might not be super helpful but there some info on the mod and some links.

[kkokkolis]

I like the Executive and I have it permanently in my travel shaving essentials bag (which I use at home too). I use it at least weekly, have used everything save the orange peeler (oranges are among the few things you can't find in our bathroom).
If there was a kind of Executivechamp I would buy that too.

Where's the hook? 

[Smaug]

One thing to note, before everyone goes cutting a bottle opener into the peeler: That is the part of the shank that handles the torque load for the screwdriver tip. So if you ever want to use the screwdriver to apply any decent amount of torque, forget this mod.

[Ron Who]

Here's a trip down memory lane.... Browsing through the guestbook on SAKcollector.com I found my own entry of more than ten years ago:

"Two pieces of fruit every day are essential for a good health. Enter the Executive. Its two long and slender blades are ideally shaped for slicing apples and peeling oranges. This little gem is THE fruitknife for SAK fruitcakes."

Things have changed. Between then and now I worked three years for a large multinational company trading mostly citrus fruit and banananas (I know how to spell it, just not when to stop) where I learned eating oranges the farmer's way: simply quartering them and gnawing the flesh out of the peel. Not exactly good manners, but it works. No need for peeling. Anyhow, these days I don't do either. Squeezing oranges for their juice is my preferred method now.

At the time I liked the Executive very much. Still do, I have three of them and although I do not carry one there's always one within reach on my desk.

[shibafu]

Things have changed. Between then and now I worked three years for a large multinational company trading mostly citrus fruit and banananas (I know how to spell it, just not when to stop) where I learned eating oranges the farmer's way: simply quartering them and gnawing the flesh out of the peel. Not exactly good manners, but it works. No need for peeling.

Also the traditional method of eating your half-time orange for football (soccer) players!

[Poncho65]

I believe I will carry my Executive cause of this thread this weekend

 

[jerseydevil]

I believe I will carry my Executive cause of this thread this weekend

 

Mine just lives on my keys.

[ThePeacent]

I believe I will carry my Executive cause of this thread this weekend

 

Mine just lives on my keys.

Hahah mine too