the only sharps I carry in my PSK are 2 scalpel blades and I believe I need more. what about a victorinox classic or another very small knife. Any suggestions?

Any knife that will fit into a pocket tin is going to be hampered by A. size and B. taking up valuable space for other gear. Think of the actual duties such a knife must perform. Columbia River Knife Works offer small,LOCKING blades at a reasonable price. The other option is to simply make carry of a quality folder along with your PSK a part of your routine.

I carry a classic in mine. It takes up more room than the razor blades. Room that might be filled by something else, but I like having the added safety of the knife over razor blades and the added tools are a plus in my opinion.

thanks

I've just had an idea.<br>what about using the blade from a victorinox swiss card for my PSK. What do you think?

I made a knife for my PSK from an old cutting tool. It´s about 2 " long, 3/4 " broad and 1/6 " thick. The knife has a drop point blade. Because of the relative thickness you can apply much pressure for cutting. The steel holds an edge for a long time. <br>If you can´t make a knife, the victorinox might be a good idea.

The blade of the Swiss Card is for opening mail envelopes. I wouldn't trust that tiny thing for any survival task except maybe nail cleaning (..and a nail file/cleaner is anyway included in the SC... [censored]... mine was confiscated by some paranoid Italian Security oficer,who was sure I might threaten the security of the plane with that toy..)

Although it rides on my keychain, I would consider the Spyderco Ladybug for a small PSK. Weighs only 1/2 ounce and is 2.5" closed. It is a fierce little cutter with a locking blade that far outdoes the SAK Classic as a micro sharp. (Though perhaps if I were in strictly urban mode I still might take the SAK Classic with the built-in pen - I use that feature a lot!)<br><br>Here's the spec sheet over at Spyderco:<br><br>http://www.spyderco.com/dealer_product_info.asp?sts=10%2F5%2F2002+12%3A27%3A09+PM&pfid=LB&deptId=1010&mscssid=PVH7C8BL9R9L9PEU8Q3MHH8LPA9X0R89

why not put the complete victorinox swiss card ( or other survival card ) on top of your psk than, and put tape/paracord or whatever around the kit to secure the card on the tin.<br>personally i prefere mine victorinox swiss card in my wallet though...

Not to be negative PC2K, but are you satisfied with the victorionox swiss card? I don't own one, but have seen them in the store, and they struck me as kind of flimsy. What's your review?

well it's great for normal use ( opening letters, the nail fail, screw driver, the pen, etc. ). the knife is kinda small, but it is intended to open letters and ( very ) light duty work, so in that perspective its great, but i wouldnt use it for heavy duty stuff...but it is away better than a razor blade.

I have a Gerber Micro LST in my PSK, CRK in my pocket (but you did say "in" the PSK). It has a blade slightly larger than a scalpel blade and a securely attached handle, very light.

Can anyone explain how the Columbia River Knife and Tool K.I.S.S. (CR-5550) works? (http://premiumknives.com/ShopSite/Folding_Knives_Menu.html)<br><br> I can't quite figure it out from the picture. The "24 Karat" version has a bigger picture, but there appear to be three knives in it - one of them is the knife opened up, and I assume one of them is the same knife closed and turned over; but what is the third one? It's a different shape; is it a different version of the same knife? there's no explanation. <br>It appears that the knife, when closed, has the unshielded blade lying alongside the handle, instead of being enclosed inside. Is that right? If so, how safe can that be?<br>And what was the brilliant idea that the designer had when he designed the "Delilah's P.E.C.K." (model 5520)? It looks identical to the 5550, which is quite a bit more expensive. <br>It may be a neat site, but their marketing sux. :-(

>>It appears that the knife, when closed, has the unshielded blade lying alongside the handle, instead of being enclosed inside. Is that right? If so, how safe can that be?<<<br>Yes, the blade is unshielded. It´s ground on one side side only. The side that lies on the handle is flat. The knife locks like liner lock. Carrying it is safe. It´s easier to clean than a closed model.<br>The safety in use depends on the bolt, that holds the blade. If it comes loose, the lock could fail. Because of the design, the bolt gets more load than that of a folder with two plates for the handle. So that design isn´t one of my favorites.

well I dont use the x-acto blades any more because one day I was practicing survival skills and tried to make a handle for the scalpel blades and in the proccess cut a slit in the tip of my finger. mabe it was just stupidity but each kit is made for thel person and me personaly I cant make that work out.<br><br>ballonman

I'm all fingers when it comes to small items requiring care when being handled. The dexterity just isn't like it used to be so the small SAK gets the nod in my kits.

I use the Bayha scalpel blades. They can be used without attaching a handle.