That dark green is so beautiful.
That dark green is so beautiful.
Nice, love those scales. That looks like a slimmer version of the Explorer and seems perfect for the urban jungle. I would be tempted, but would miss the file, saw, and pliers if it was the one and only SAK.I'd choose the Victorinox Yeoman and it's not even close (unless I'm living in the woods in this scenario, in which case I'd choose a Huntsman). No other Victorinox comes close to being as useful (especially in an urban environment) in such a small package (three layer). I rotate my regular pocket knives, but this is the only knife that is in my pocket 100% of the time (assuming I'm wearing pants, lol).
You get a good main blade, the best phillips screwdrivers Victorinox has ever produced, corkscrew, package carrier, scissors, bottle opener, wire stripper, tweezers, magnifying glass (great for slivers), pen, push pin, screwdriver, and toothpick (or in my case a mini ferro-rod).
Perfection.
I'd choose the Victorinox Yeoman and it's not even close (unless I'm living in the woods in this scenario, in which case I'd choose a Huntsman). No other Victorinox comes close to being as useful (especially in an urban environment) in such a small package (three layer). I rotate my regular pocket knives, but this is the only knife that is in my pocket 100% of the time (assuming I'm wearing pants, lol).
You get a good main blade, the best phillips screwdrivers Victorinox has ever produced, corkscrew, package carrier, flat-head screwdriver, scissors, bottle opener, wire stripper, tweezers, magnifying glass (great for slivers), pen, push pin, precision screwdriver, and toothpick (or in my case a mini ferro-rod).
Perfection.
This is the only one you can carry. From now on.
Which one would you choose and why? Is there a tool or tools that you can't do with out?
I'd go with the Swisschamp. No matter which SAK i take with me, I usually wish i took that one.
I feel the same way except that the Classic would provide "extreme" pocket-ability. I have never owned a Huntsman. There is a point when a blade is too small for regular use and I feel that way about the Classic (or similar). The spring typically is pretty weak too which compliments my lack of interest in this model or size. I really like the 111mm sized saks, but my use now does not require such daily as it used to or I felt it did. But I still prefer a slightly larger pocket knife when I head to the woods as it makes it easier to cut sticks and branches when the need arises. The small blade is also why I would never routinely carry a utility knife. I consider them a special purpose tool.View attachment 1318837
....Basically the idea is that pocketability may be more important than having scissors. My personal examples of SAKs convenient for pocket carry are the Sportsman or Cadet or something similar.
If I'm going hiking or backpacking, I may toss a Huntsman into my pack, but I definitely wouldn't want to carry that heavy, bulky knife every time I feel like carrying a SAK.
As regards the Classic, the blades are indeed too small, including the miniscule scissors, which are almost ludicrously tiny. If I anticipate needing scissors, I'll take along the Victorinox Money Clip or carry one of the 91mm SAKs that have scissors.I feel the same way except that the Classic would provide "extreme" pocket-ability. I have never owned a Huntsman. There is a point when a blade is too small for regular use and I feel that way about the Classic (or similar). The spring typically is pretty weak too which compliments my lack of interest in this model or size. I really like the 111mm sized saks, but my use now does not require such daily as it used to or I felt it did. But I still prefer a slightly larger pocket knife when I head to the woods as it makes it easier to cut sticks and branches when the need arises. The small blade is also why I would never routinely carry a utility knife. I consider them a special purpose tool.
My "tiny" is the Leatherman Ps4 Squirt. I don't think I've ever used the blade or tiny scissors. The pliers is what I typically use on it. But in the event I forgot a knife entirely which is rare, the Squirt would work for little things I guess.As regards the Classic, the blades are indeed too small, including the miniscule scissors, which are almost ludicrously tiny. If I anticipate needing scissors, I'll take along the Victorinox Money Clip or carry one of the 91mm SAKs that have scissors.