SAK Fans
- Bluntrauma
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SAK Fans
Other than Spyderco, I find myself really appreciating the quality that Swiss Army Knife has maintained over the years. It's about the only knife other than Spyderco I carry.
Any fans?
Any fans?
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- Bluntrauma
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I agree on the handle material. I have two with the plastic handles and aren't too fond of them. It would be nice to see an upgrade of some kind...but, they are still really well made and a huge bargain for the price.
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I love them, they take a great edge for cheap stainless (even though they don't keep it for that long), and they're the safest knife to carry in Britain - every policeman knows the SAK.
My favourites are the Farmer, Pioneer and Electrician styles. I'd like to pick up a SwissBianco modded SAK sometime too, they do nice work.
Even though it's not my ideal model, my black Spartan is the one I'd hate to lose because of how I got it. I was on a night train going to Italy a few years ago, and I got off in Switzerland at 6 am on a rainy morning and waited for the next train just so I could buy a SAK on Swiss soil! :rolleyes:
My favourites are the Farmer, Pioneer and Electrician styles. I'd like to pick up a SwissBianco modded SAK sometime too, they do nice work.
Even though it's not my ideal model, my black Spartan is the one I'd hate to lose because of how I got it. I was on a night train going to Italy a few years ago, and I got off in Switzerland at 6 am on a rainy morning and waited for the next train just so I could buy a SAK on Swiss soil! :rolleyes:
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I just snagged a Gold Pioneer today. Can't wait for it to get here. Also, got a new red Pioneer and an old red Pioneer. Love em when they are already broke in.
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Love the SAK. I am carrying a farmer as EDC apart from a Spyder (nowadays a Stretch 2 in ZDP).
Only alox we can get here it seems is in "grey". Dont really mind the plastic though. Carried those for years, too. Before I knew Spyderco.
Every boy should start with a SAK. Most of them over here actually do.
Only alox we can get here it seems is in "grey". Dont really mind the plastic though. Carried those for years, too. Before I knew Spyderco.
Every boy should start with a SAK. Most of them over here actually do.
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I like SAK for the other tools on it in a slim package. My favorite is the Alox Electrician. I also used to carry a Deluxe Tinkerer for the pliers - this was before Leatherman started the multitool market with real pliers. Generally, SAK build quality is top notch.
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Love em! I think one of the best everyday carry options is a Spydie and a SAK, with those two you've pretty much got most things covered :D
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I have a Trekker because I ran into a few instances at work when I needed a large flathead screwdriver in the field. I don't really want to carry a large flat head screwdriver, so the Trekker works well.
The funny thing is that I will probably never use the blade on it because I always have a Spyderco on me.
What would you all recommend for someone just getting into SAK's?
The funny thing is that I will probably never use the blade on it because I always have a Spyderco on me.
What would you all recommend for someone just getting into SAK's?
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Waiting on a Squeak and Pingo with a Split Spring!
A distinguished lurker.
Waiting on a Squeak and Pingo with a Split Spring!
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the classis alox soldier or electrician. large blade (not needed :D ), screwdriver/bottle opener, small screwdriver/can opener and awl? on Soldier and small wharnie type blade on electician. cant go wrong there.Donut wrote:What would you all recommend for someone just getting into SAK's?
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2011: G10 Dragonfly ^ Breeden Rescue ^ Bug ^ Honeybee ^ Centofante 3 ^ Woodcraft Mule ^SFO Visit Buys = Frn Stretch & Native 4 CF!! ^ Salt 1 ^ Burgundy Calypso ZDP-189 ^ Walker Blue Almite ^ Native 5 ^ Squeak ^ Chaparral ^ Urban Olive Green ^ STREET BEAT!!...
2012: Caly Jr (vintage/NIB!), SS Navigator-fave LBK of all time, Jester, Orange Dodo, CS Orange PM2,Techno, Bradley! AIR!!
2011: G10 Dragonfly ^ Breeden Rescue ^ Bug ^ Honeybee ^ Centofante 3 ^ Woodcraft Mule ^SFO Visit Buys = Frn Stretch & Native 4 CF!! ^ Salt 1 ^ Burgundy Calypso ZDP-189 ^ Walker Blue Almite ^ Native 5 ^ Squeak ^ Chaparral ^ Urban Olive Green ^ STREET BEAT!!...
2012: Caly Jr (vintage/NIB!), SS Navigator-fave LBK of all time, Jester, Orange Dodo, CS Orange PM2,Techno, Bradley! AIR!!