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#270814 - 07/12/14 09:13 AM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
Leigh_Ratcliffe Offline
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Registered: 03/31/06
Posts: 1355
Loc: United Kingdom.
Originally Posted By: Taurus
I hear the main blade is offset slightly due to the awl. This true? Does it make any difference to the performance when cutting ?


No it does not. grin


My EDC is a Swiss Champ with a Farmer as my back up knife. Gives me the best bang for my buck.

Buy a Farmer. I'd you have Grandsons, or expect to have 'em, buy them one each.
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#270815 - 07/12/14 01:37 PM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
wileycoyote Offline
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Registered: 03/01/11
Posts: 309
Loc: north central west TX
i have a custom titanium-scaled Mini Champ made by sakmodder (aka: Syph007).

his quality is stunning. fantastic workmanship. first rate.

vid about it - https://www.youtube.com/embed/2ROHM_Ibv5Y?feature=player_detailpage


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#270819 - 07/12/14 07:29 PM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
I have, on occasion, bought two -- or three-- brand new ones, to have a spare or two of my favorite model.

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#270828 - 07/13/14 01:57 AM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: TeacherRO]
boatman Offline
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Registered: 03/10/03
Posts: 424
Loc: Michigan
TeacherRO,that is an excelent idea.Victorinox has discontinued a favorite model.Mine was the Champion that is no longer made.

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John

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#270833 - 07/13/14 01:33 PM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
LesSnyder Offline
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Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
a Farmer and a Bic on a 550 cord...


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#270848 - 07/14/14 04:45 PM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
Denis Offline
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Registered: 01/09/09
Posts: 631
Loc: Calgary, AB
I have a Cadet as a regular part of my EDC now. Honestly, for the type of use it sees, I find its tool-set to be more than adequate for my day-to-day needs. It's also a good looking knife and fits very nicely in the pocket (noticeably better than a regular SAK).

Also, MEC stocks them ($32 currently) so you could always pick one up & give it a try with the option of returning it if it doesn't fit your needs.
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#270851 - 07/14/14 05:35 PM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
bacpacjac Offline
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Registered: 05/05/07
Posts: 3601
Loc: Ontario, Canada
bacpacboy has a SAK Camper that he adores. He even did a video review of it. Here's a link to it:

bacpacboy's SAK Camper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7PNPqlwzY
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#270857 - 07/14/14 11:09 PM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
wildman800 Offline
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Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2846
Loc: La-USA
Stu sent me a SAK Camper and I completely agree with BacPacBoy's critique of this knife. It is my work EDC knife!!!
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#270858 - 07/15/14 02:12 AM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
Taurus Offline
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Registered: 11/26/07
Posts: 458
Loc: Northern Canada
I actually just missed out on a pair of alox pioneers on eBay for $17. Son of a .......

Denis. Thanks for the tip on MEC. Never even thought of looking there. I believe they ship free within Canada as well.

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#270862 - 07/15/14 04:40 PM Re: Help with new SAK purchase [Re: Taurus]
Denis Offline
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Registered: 01/09/09
Posts: 631
Loc: Calgary, AB
Regarding the Camper, I like this model too although my favourite outdoorsy Victorinox SAK is the Hiker; it is essentially the same as the Camper but with a Phillips screwdriver instead of the corkscrew. Personally, I find that to be a slightly more useful implement. That said, I find the Cadet to be a better urban EDC tool due to its vastly better pocketability and the relative uselessness of the saw in the city (the nail cleaner/file is also a good substitute for the second, smaller knife blade).

Actually, while I don't have the Hiker, I do have a Scouts Canada branded Wenger S13 which is basically the same as the Hiker, but with a locking main blade and a nail cleaner/file instead of the smaller blade. However, I just found out Wenger knives are no longer being made (Victorinox has deep-sixed the brand) but maybe something similar might find its way into the Victorinox lineup.
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