#278106 - 12/21/15 03:38 PM
Re: Which Swiss Army Knife?
[Re: Mark_F]
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Geezer
Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
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When in France, the most used tool on my SAK was the corkscrew  -- but that was long ago. I prefer Chilean red's now 
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#278118 - 12/21/15 09:22 PM
Re: Which Swiss Army Knife?
[Re: bws48]
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Registered: 05/29/10
Posts: 863
Loc: Southern California
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Don't know about your tastes/needs/preferences, but if you do not have one, I recommend the "Tinker." I have had one in my pocket for 30+ years and it has gotten near daily use for that time. It has all the basics and is small and light enough to go in a suit pants pocket. Has the following:
Large knife blade,
small knife blade,
Phillips screwdriver,
large screwdriver,
small screwdriver
Bottle opener,
can opener,
wire stripper,
reamer/punch,
tweezers,
toothpick
3 1/2 inches long
Only missing a corkscrew, but I really don't need that in the US; if in France, you may want to add that to the list. . . I carried the Tinker for years, and IMHO, the extra weight of the Super Tinker or the Climber with the scissors is worth it. I tend to go smaller myself preferring to budget the extra weight to a AAA light.
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#278125 - 12/22/15 01:01 AM
Re: Which Swiss Army Knife?
[Re: Bingley]
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Old Hand
Registered: 03/08/03
Posts: 1019
Loc: East Tennessee near Bristol
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I'd get a model that you can't get here. Either that or one of the original SwissTools.
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#278161 - 12/23/15 01:30 AM
Re: Which Swiss Army Knife?
[Re: Bingley]
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Registered: 04/29/09
Posts: 155
Loc: PA
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[img]http://www.swissknifeshop.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/S/A/SA53721.jpge][/img]
I've carried the Craftsman model in my left front pants pocket, along with a wallet for 35 years, since carrying the wallet in back pockets started to irritate my sciatic nerve. All the tools have been used, even the hook.
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#278174 - 12/23/15 03:01 PM
Re: Which Swiss Army Knife?
[Re: Bingley]
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Old Hand
Registered: 08/28/04
Posts: 835
Loc: Maple Grove, MN
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I have a Cybertool in my computer bag, and a Rescue Tool in my car. Both are ideal for their location.
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#278175 - 12/23/15 03:53 PM
Re: Which Swiss Army Knife?
[Re: Alex]
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Geezer in Chief
Geezer
Registered: 08/26/06
Posts: 7705
Loc: southern Cal
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I don't understand all this SAK hype still. IMO, they are obviously decorative nostrills scrapers or exaggravated beer openers  For the last three decades I have been a Leatherman carrier, but for many years before that, I fond a SAK to be a very useful tool, in both wilderness and urban settings. They are not the tool to be used in a major project, but they will save time, steps, and energy when something needs tightening, adjustment, or trimming. Mine were usefully employed on many climbs and backpacks. They also have a "friendly" appearance, less threatening in an urban/office setting, unlike the even more useful L-tool. No SAK should be deployed to scrape nostrils - that would be ever so gross, but the typical slot screwdriver can do well in removing excessive ear wax - do not employ the phillips head for this activity....
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#278176 - 12/23/15 06:01 PM
Re: Which Swiss Army Knife?
[Re: hikermor]
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Registered: 03/01/07
Posts: 1034
Loc: -
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I must agree on the "friendly" look point
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