American vs European blades.

[Will Power]

I feel the more knives we can find out about from around the world, the more we are enriched. Naturally, Americans have a huge choice of domestic knives to choose from and gravitate towards them.As a non American, I am attracted to American knives because of their variety&tradition.But I think all of us should compare as many knives as we can, knives are art and craftsmanship! SAK, Opinel,Case are all classics but timeless classics, in other words-genuine.

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

I'm wondering if one reason for seeing so many SAKs in Europe, besides their being made on the continent, is the sheeple factor? Of all the knives around the world a SAK seems to evoke the least negative reaction from non-knife types. The SAK just seems to be imprinted as acceptable on the psyches of more people.

 

[ElCuchillo]

Aww heck, more the reason to carry one. I know alot of people say "I'll carry what I want, and damn the public!!!" However, it doesn't always work out that way. I'd rather carry my SAK Recruit in public and not have anyone say anything then carry my 4 inch Boker Stockman and have people say "Look, he's got a knife!!!"
Red scales.
Silver shield
Pretty, shiny blades and tools.
Dependable
cuts like the dickens
easily replaced if it's lost.
over 100 years of tradition.
Works for me.

 

[Karl5]

I'm wondering if one reason for seeing so many SAKs in Europe, besides their being made on the continent, is the sheeple factor? Of all the knives around the world a SAK seems to evoke the least negative reaction from non-knife types. The SAK just seems to be imprinted as acceptable on the psyches of more people.

I believe that's one of the, if not THE most important reason(-s) why the SAK is so popular.
It's relatively cheap price and easy availability of course also makes it basically ubiquitos, but the acceptane of the general public as a tool I believe is what really does the trick.

/ Karl

 

[mnblade]

I'm wondering if one reason for seeing so many SAKs in Europe, besides their being made on the continent, is the sheeple factor?

Can't speak for the UK at all, but in Central and Eastern Europe, I've openly carried a Spyderco Endura off and on for years and have never had a single "sheeple reaction." And I see similar knives - large enough to scare the poop ought of your garden variety sheeple nitwit - carried openly rather often, so I'm not sure that's the case, Amos Iron Wolf. I like to think the SAK is so popular in Europe because of all the great beer with caps that need to be lifted and great wine that needs to be uncorked (not to mention all the great cheese and sausages and baguettes that need to be sliced). As much as I enjoy carrying traditional American-style slippies much of the time, I always have a Leatherman Micra or a SAK too in case of a "brew emergency" or some other less important issue, such as having to tighten a screw or cut paper with scissors.

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

I like to think the SAK is so popular in Europe because of all the great beer with caps that need to be lifted and great wine that needs to be uncorked (not to mention all the great cheese and sausages and baguettes that need to be sliced).

Makes sense to me! My old Swiss Champ has opened more than a few bottles of wine or micro-brew beers or sodas! And you can cut sticks with the saw blade for various outdoor food activities. Don't forget the toothpick after you've munched that sausage.

SAKs are just downright useful tools that represent a good value.