Which SAK fits my criteria?

[PythonDR]

I suppose looking for the "perfect" SAK is something everyone does. Well, I'm at it too!

Here's what I want:

1) Victorinox (of course.)
2) Large blade, small blade, phillips & slotted screwdrivers, pliers, saw, and preferably little to nothing else (other than the tweezers.)
3) As thin as possible - no more than 4 backsprings.
4) "Medium" form factor (3-5/8" overall, though I'd settle for the larger if I had to.)

The closest current model I've found is the "Tradesman", but it lacks the small blade and is thicker than I'd like - plus it's the larger size.

Are there any discontinued patterns that come closer?

-=[ grant ]=-

 

[vrex]

The Tradesman is the larger (4-3/8") format and has 5 layers with no small blade.
If you like the larger models check out the Atlas - 4 layers but still no small blade.
Lots of smaller (91mm) models to choose from but none meet all your criteria.
Craftsmen and Handyman have everything but are 6 layers.
Deluxe Tinker 4 layers no saw.
Angler 4 layers no saw.
Mechanic 3 layers no saw.

Just check out the SAK Selector at SOSAK.
or the ToolMatch at swissarmy.com.

 

[PythonDR]

That's what I was afraid of; was hoping that somewhere along the way they had made a model that was "perfect" - for me, of course.

In the meantime, after months of searching I finally found my older SwissChamp. It's a knife that I was given probably 10 years ago, and have never really used. Does anyone actually EDC one of these?

-=[ Grant ]=-

 

[znapschatz]

That's what I was afraid of; was hoping that somewhere along the way they had made a model that was "perfect" - for me, of course.

In the meantime, after months of searching I finally found my older SwissChamp. It's a knife that I was given probably 10 years ago, and have never really used. Does anyone actually EDC one of these?

-=[ Grant ]=-

For quite a few years, actually, and sometimes still do. In a nylon sheath on a belt it is barely noticeable. But I really like the full size needle nose pliers and locking implements on my Leathermen. Otherwise, the Swisschamp would be my EDC still.

 

[PythonDR]

Well, I've been carrying it around for this last week, in the pocket of my pants! (I work from home, and get to dress in BDU or cargo-style pants most of the time.) It seems to ride pretty well in the front slash pocket; I'd have sworn it was too big to do so comfortably.

And it sure is handy...