Any Swiss Army Knife fans here?

Platapus · 03-29-21, 05:59 PM

I really like SAKs. I have been carrying a SAK, in one form or another, for over 50 years. It is truly one of my EDCs.

My current carry is the Trekker

It is a good balance between carry size and the size and size of selected tools. I have just ordered a Locksmith

It is just like the Trekker but has an additional metal file/metal saw. I figure between the blade, wood saw and metal saw, this knife can address a lot of problems. I will have to see if the extra width adversely impacts carrying.

I use a suspension clip

That way my SAK hangs from the edge of my pocket, which keeps it from slipping around.

Anyone else here like Swiss Army Knives?

Skybird · 03-29-21, 06:31 PM

I love them, Victorinox. Always had one since the age of 10. Plus this company knows a thing or two about good steel, and how to sharpen it so that it stays sharp for longer time than other brands. its not called Swiss mystery steel or phantom steel for no reason.

Their leatherman-style tools also are excellent, and imo better crafted than the originals.

Without a victorinox pocket knife at my belt i feel not complete.

MaDef · 03-30-21, 12:03 AM

I've carried a pocket knife since I was about 7-8, when my grandfather gave me his Old Timer pocket knife, I've carried a lot of them over the years. Almost every one of them has been lost or broken, I currently carry a Gerber remix tactical at work and a Gerber Bear Grylls survival knife when out in the woods.

Sean C · 03-30-21, 01:11 AM

I used to have a SwissChamp. I loved that ridiculous monstrosity.

Jimbuna · 03-30-21, 05:37 AM

I used to have a Victorinox Tourist until my lad got his eye on it.

Platapus · 03-30-21, 07:01 AM

It is possible that I was the only one who did not know about this.

tortoisegear.com sells two different types of fire starters especially for SAKs

The first is the Fire Fly

These are Fero Rods that take the place of the toothpick that comes with many SAKs. Personally, I have never felt comfortable using the tooth pick as a tooth pick, and honestly the only use I had for them was to clean the gunk out of the grooves of my SAK.

Replace the gnarly toothpick with one of these and you have an emergency fire starter without needing to carry anything extra.

For those whose SAKs have the corkscrew, there is the Fire Ant

The Fire Ant consists of two separate items that both screw into the corkscrew.

The first is a highly compressed tinder material and the second is a small Fero Rod along the design of the optional small screw driver that can be stored inside the corkscrew

Clearly, both of these products are for emergency use only. If I were going somewhere intending to start a fire, I would carry a dedicated full size fire starter, matches, or the good old lighter.

What I like most about this product is that it allows me to carry an emergency fire starter without needing to carry anything other than my SAK.

I have tried to see if it was possible to store one of the Fire Flys inside my Leatherman Wave +.

Unfortunately, the tolerances of the Leatherman Wave + allow no room and if you try to store one, you end up breaking the fire-starter.

Learn from my mistake.

This was disappointing as sometimes I like to carry my Wave + and would liked to have the option of storing one of these small fire-starters inside the Wave.

Just one more reason why SAKs rule.

03-29-21, 05:59 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Any Swiss Army Knife fans here? I really like SAKs. I have been carrying a SAK, in one form or another, for over 50 years. It is truly one of my EDCs. My current carry is the Trekker It is a good balance between carry size and the size and size of selected tools. I have just ordered a Locksmith It is just like the Trekker but has an additional metal file/metal saw. I figure between the blade, wood saw and metal saw, this knife can address a lot of problems. I will have to see if the extra width adversely impacts carrying. I use a suspension clip That way my SAK hangs from the edge of my pocket, which keeps it from slipping around. Anyone else here like Swiss Army Knives? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-29-21, 06:31 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I love them, Victorinox. Always had one since the age of 10. Plus this company knows a thing or two about good steel, and how to sharpen it so that it stays sharp for longer time than other brands. its not called Swiss mystery steel or phantom steel for no reason. Their leatherman-style tools also are excellent, and imo better crafted than the originals. Without a victorinox pocket knife at my belt i feel not complete. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-30-21, 01:11 AM	#4
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 984 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	I used to have a SwissChamp. I loved that ridiculous monstrosity. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

03-30-21, 05:37 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I used to have a Victorinox Tourist until my lad got his eye on it. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-30-21, 07:01 AM	#6
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Fire Starter for Swiss Army Knives It is possible that I was the only one who did not know about this. tortoisegear.com sells two different types of fire starters especially for SAKs The first is the Fire Fly These are Fero Rods that take the place of the toothpick that comes with many SAKs. Personally, I have never felt comfortable using the tooth pick as a tooth pick, and honestly the only use I had for them was to clean the gunk out of the grooves of my SAK. Replace the gnarly toothpick with one of these and you have an emergency fire starter without needing to carry anything extra. For those whose SAKs have the corkscrew, there is the Fire Ant The Fire Ant consists of two separate items that both screw into the corkscrew. The first is a highly compressed tinder material and the second is a small Fero Rod along the design of the optional small screw driver that can be stored inside the corkscrew Clearly, both of these products are for emergency use only. If I were going somewhere intending to start a fire, I would carry a dedicated full size fire starter, matches, or the good old lighter. What I like most about this product is that it allows me to carry an emergency fire starter without needing to carry anything other than my SAK. I have tried to see if it was possible to store one of the Fire Flys inside my Leatherman Wave +. Unfortunately, the tolerances of the Leatherman Wave + allow no room and if you try to store one, you end up breaking the fire-starter. Learn from my mistake. This was disappointing as sometimes I like to carry my Wave + and would liked to have the option of storing one of these small fire-starters inside the Wave. Just one more reason why SAKs rule. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-30-21, 12:03 AM	#3
MaDef Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,194 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I've carried a pocket knife since I was about 7-8, when my grandfather gave me his Old Timer pocket knife, I've carried a lot of them over the years. Almost every one of them has been lost or broken, I currently carry a Gerber remix tactical at work and a Gerber Bear Grylls survival knife when out in the woods.