Vote on the Swiss Army Knife that is most convenient for EDC

If you could name two favorite SAKs for EDC, which ones would you pick?

  • Cadet Alox

    Votes: 18 24.3%

  • Spartan

    Votes: 13 17.6%

  • Bantam

    Votes: 2 2.7%

  • Farmer Alox

    Votes: 14 18.9%

  • Camper

    Votes: 6 8.1%

  • Walker

    Votes: 2 2.7%

  • Pioneer X Alox

    Votes: 21 28.4%

  • Climber

    Votes: 10 13.5%

  • Compact

    Votes: 10 13.5%

  • Rambler

    Votes: 7 9.5%
  • Total voters
    74
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A Huntsman has been clipped to a belt loop or SAK Belt hanger the majority of 2000 to 2025 inclusive.
A SAK Hercules has replaced it on the SAK belt hanger for a couple months total since 2022.
A Ruby "Signature" (Classic SD with retractable pen instead of the toothpick) was on my keyring every day from November, 2000 to June, 2023, when it was replaced by a red Cellidor Mini Champ.

Also Carried:
Evo Grip 10; Evo Grip 14; Evo Grip 18.

With-In Reach, clipped to my primary rollator:
SAK Hercules. (replaced by the Huntsman when I decide to carry the Hercules.) Evo Grip 18; Texas Camp Knife size Marbles MR592; Leatherman Charge+ TI (with bit sets 1 & 2, and a aftermarket 1/4 inch bit ratchet, that works with leatherman flat bits, the set of 1/4 inch bit set, and (with adapter) 1/8 inch bit set, in the rollator's tote/shopping bag.
Set of "T" shank jigsaw blades for use with SAK's having both a splitring and multipurpose Package hook.

I also have several four blade Scout/Camp/"Demo" knives, and a solid Bolster Imperial Engineer's knife that sometime find their way into my pocket.
 
My choices of Cadet and Evo Grip 14 are based on their always being an adjunct to my primary knife, which usually has a straight-edged blade (sheepfoot, coping, lambsfoot, Wharncliffe).
But if I was to carry a Swiss Army Knife as my only knife, it would be an Electrician, because of the short sheepfoot.

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black mamba said:
My choices of Cadet and Evo Grip 14 are based on their always being an adjunct to my primary knife, which usually has a straight-edged blade (sheepfoot, coping, lambsfoot, Wharncliffe).
But if I was to carry a Swiss Army Knife as my only knife, it would be an Electrician, because of the short sheepfoot.

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Darn this website! Now I gotta find a blue Electrician to go with my silver one. 😬
 
There's a rambler on my keychain so that's one. Spartan is great but < Compact. I've used every tool the Compact has at least once. I also carry a knipex cobra every day.
 
Not on the list but :
first for me is the Mechanic for the small package that still has the old style pliers ( I like the new pliers in theory but not in use) . I use these pliers almost every day .

next I add an Explorer for the Philips on the end rather in the middle and rarely need the mag lense but nice to have .
or
Army Ranger for the file , metal saw and cross cut wood saw .
 
I voted Rambler, but it could also apply to the Classic as well. Generally I lean toward the Rambler due to the cap lifter/mini phil.ips screwdriver, but I've been finding the driver works decently for some Phillips head screws. One or the other can be found on my keyring and in my pocket whether I'm at home, work, or out and about. There have actually been quite a few days recently where one of those was the only knife in my pocket.
 
Old Hunter said:
When I EDC a SAK, it’s most often this ALOX Electrician - that Sheepfoot blade makes all the difference. OH
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Ditto that, for the same reason, the sheepsfoot/wire stripping blade. This is the one knife I have on me no matter what else I might be carrying. I only vary it when I take the Farmer instead for a day in the woods.
 
91mm urban use: something with scissors -Climber. 91mm other use Camper...

I carry an old 111mm Rucksack with the Slide lock and the saw most often, but don’t need the lock at all.
 
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