Vic Safari Pathfinder

[macmiddlebrooks]

I've been on the hunt for the perfect folder for hiking and this is what I've "settled" on:

A SAK was an obvious choice, but which one? I was tired of not being satisfied with the currently offered options...
A: too many tools for my needs
B: not enough tools
Then I found the sweet spot. Blade, saw, screwdriver, cap lifter and can opener....all the things I wanted and none of the tools I didn't.
What struck me right out of the mailer was just how beefy the Pathfinder is. I'm used to reg. sized SAK's and this was just way more substantial looking/feeling in the hand. It was an east decision to pop a nite-ize eclipse on the back for ease of pocket carry and the added piece of mind that it wasn't going anywhere if I didn't want it to. Overall, I'm very impressed and feel as though i've finally nailed it down as far as a do-it-all hiking folder is concerned. Thanks for looking and comments appreciated.

 

[jacknife]

Good choice. I like the 108mm SAK's like the Safari and the GAK too. Like you said all you need and nothing you don't.

 

[Scott Free]

I think I remember a Pathfinder showing up on ebay not too long ago. All your cool pics are giving me regrets about passing it by. I have a couple of Safaris and a Trooper. It's okay having the awl, but I hate the corkscrew. A Pathfinder might be in my future (but prices are climbing for any of the 108mm knives.)

I'm also a big fan of the Nite Ize Eclipse. I have them on my phone, a OHT and a Vic Spirit. I'll probably pic up a few more soon.

 

[mnblade]

It was an easy decision to pop a nite-ize eclipse on the back for ease of pocket carry and the added piece of mind that it wasn't going anywhere if I didn't want it to.

Nice looking rig, macmiddlebrooks! As far as making sure a knife didn't wander off, though, I've found clips to be zero help. Back when I carried a knife with a clip, I'd often catch it on stuff and have it pulled loose from my pocket. I went back to in-pocket or belt-case carry only. YMMV.

 

[macmiddlebrooks]

Mnblade, check out the weird levered bit 3/4 of the way down the clip. You have to press, hold and pull at the same time to get it off the pocket material. Best clip I've ever had hands down. Thanks for the comments guys.