Congrats! For me, the Huntsman is the best SAK, as I've written previously. I EDC one (left pocket) - the older model that is sans "package hook". I don't remember how long I've had it, but it must be at least 24 years, probably longer. I added an eyeglasses screwdriver to mine a couple of years ago, which all corkscrew - equipped Vics should have (I can deploy corkscrew, remove screwdriver, open wine, and replace screwdriver without putting the screwdriver down - a handy skill I commend learning.) The Plus is an even better version, and if I was purchasing a new Huntsman, that's probably the version I would get. Haven't looked at the LED equipped version.

Mine is USED a lot because it works. It is the maximum size SAK that I am comfortable with in my office attire, which is a personal preference for each of us (no single right answer). I have given considerable thought to adding a cut-down sparklite to it, and MAX has actually accomplished that with a 91mm Vic - search the archives here.

It's not perfect - I am still not crazy about the blade shape on the primary blade - but it is the BEST SAK for EDC as far as I am concerned.

Hope you like it as much as I like mine.

Tom

Countycomm has a .de military issue version of one of the SAK lockbacks, I'm not sure of the usual model name for it:

http://countycomm.com/swiss.htm

Hi Paulr!

The one showed on that link is an olive version of the model they call the "One-handed Trekker". Strangely, when I bought my Huntsman Plus (when I wrote my first thread message), I also bought a One-hand Trekker! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Here they are side by side!


Here they are with their main blades fully extended. The Huntsman blade is 6 cm long and the One-handed Trekker, 8 cm long. The OH Trekker is slightly serrated, but the first inch or so is straight.


The Trekker is a nice knife and is easily open single-handed. The saw is also neat, and it's longer than the one on the Huntsman.

Getting back to my new ruby Huntsman Plus, here is the pin feature (not present on the regular Huntsman).


Before we go, here is the pen! It doesn't seem to write very well but hey, it gets the job done.

So the serrations are at the front half of the blade, but the rear half is straight? Cool....

Now I just need to see if I can rig a pocket clip for it. A totally unoffensive, one handed knife. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Let me know if you come up with something. Btw, why is a clip better than a sheath? Better (quicker) access?

I'm also contemplating a pouch/sheath for both knives... It almost hurts knowing that the Huntsman's beautiful translucent ruby might get scratched by my keys while in my pocket... On second thought, I might not even use the keyring and "wear" it in my coat pocket instead, by itself.

Well, I carry my leatherman and my bigger EDC light in a two cell carrier on my belt. There are placed, like any time I have to put on a suit, where that doesn't work. On the other hand, clipping a pocket knife at the top of my pant's pocket doesn't really get all that many odd looks around here, and fewer people see it. (Heck, our Governer carries a something on a pocket clip, can't tell what, but it shows at the press confrences ever so often. :P )

That, and adding more pouches to my belt, I may as well just get a copy of the old WWII Rifleman's belt, and put that on over my usual belt. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> It also makes it slower to slip out of my pocket. To me, a one handed folder should be a frame or liner lock, for strength, and carried in an faily speedy manner, for a variety of reasons.

I see...

I don't like carrying stuff at my belt... The only time I have something there is when I go out of the house (Motorola V400 in small case), or when i'm waaay up north in the wilderness on extended fishing trips during which I always, always have my Leatherman Fuse and a 1 Watt LED flashlight on my belt. Quite often I go out during the evening to check some stuff (generator, water pump, to grab something in the trunk, etc.) or just to go pee at the end of the dock. <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

The rest of the time, I carry my stuff in a messenger bag. Even my new Huntsman Plus... it's gonna travel in a coat pocket. I like a clean belt BUT, that's just meh! <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />