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For EDC, I think the Cadet is a perfect compromise between size and versatility. For the great outdoors, the Forester is king!
Have you tried the Rambler? The bottle opener/Phillips dirver on it works quite well.
The Alox Soldier for me. Thin, strong, easy to clean, with tools that I use on a regular basis. I wouldn't want to add scissors to it as that would increase the weight and around the house I have full size scissors available. The keys that go in my pocket when I leave the house have a leatherman style ps for the scissors, tweezers and small pliers.
In defense of the Cadet, think of the nail file as a light-duty multi-purpose prybar and use it for non-cutting tasks which might damage the edge on a small blade. Once in a blue moon I might use it to file down a hangnail.I......I have a Cadet, but don't care for the nail file. IMO, it would be great if instead of the nail file it had either an awl (basically making it a mini-Soldier/Pioneer), or a small blade......Jim
In defense of the Cadet, think of the nail file as a light-duty multi-purpose prybar and use it for non-cutting tasks which might damage the edge on a small blade. Once in a blue moon I might use it to file down a hangnail.
I own so many SAKs, but the one I take with me everywhere is a black Vic Executive. The Executive doesn't seem to get much mention on the forums, but IMO it's an ideal size for a "smaller" SAK. It's small, but not so small that it's hard to locate in a pocket. I use every feature, except the key ring. Though I rarely use the orange peeler, it's good as a spare serrated blade or scraper.
I also use my Alox Soldier a lot, and use every feature on it. I recently ordered a Farmer, so am looking forward to trying that out. I may not need a wood saw every day, but when you need one, it sure is good to have it. It seems dumb, but I've become hesitant to carry the Soldier now that they're no longer being made. I mainly use it around the house now.
I have a Cadet, but don't care for the nail file. IMO, it would be great if instead of the nail file it had either an awl (basically making it a mini-Soldier/Pioneer), or a small blade.
Jim
Also, the tip can be shaped into a tiny eyeglass screwdriver. In any case, it doesn't have to be merely a nail file.I sanded down the tip of the file to be quite pointy,then polished it on my strop it came out nice,now I can use the file tip as a a modified awl, and it still has the shine like it was never modded.