Anyone else EDC the SAK Huntsman?

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afishhunter

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I really like mine. It has been a constant companion for over a year now.
Other than the corkscrew, I've used every tool.
Edit: Come to think of it, I've used the tip of the corkscrew to dig thorns out of my bicycle tires.
 
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I don't EDC mine, but use it a lot. It does get carried sometimes depending on what I am doing. I bought it in 1980, so yes, they are durable. I think it is one of the most versatile SAKs.
 
I have a Woodsman that was a gift from my wife and is over 40 years old. As I understand it there have been several SAKs with the "Woodsman" designation, but mine is the version that is identical to the current Huntsman with the exception that it does not have a toothpick or tweezers (or the parcel hook, which is a much more recent addition). I haven't carried it in quite a while, but originally I carried it in a Zermatt pouch, and more recently in a belt pouch that I found at Gander Mountain. I agree that it is a good design with a good selection of tools (although I would prefer a Phillips blade to the corkscrew, I think). I can certainly understand why you like yours.

That's my Woodsman at the lower right. (Counterclockwise: Woodsman, Walker, Tinker, Esquire (Wenger), and Rambler.

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I have a Huntsman and really like it but usually go with the Fieldmaster instead. I prefer the phillips to the corkscrew.
Personally I feel like the Huntsman/ Fieldmasters are the perfect sak for me. All of the tools I find really useful that’s still in a size and weight that I can carry and use comfortably.

Jim
 
The Huntsman was my first pocketknife in general I got when I was eight years old. It was a gift from my Dad (R.I.P.). And I still own it. I was with me my almost most childhood when we were out in the fields and built little camps and Bow And Arrow. The saw came in handy so much at that time... I was the Hero Of The Playground.

But nowadays I hardly ever need a saw on my knives. So my Huntsmen stay in the cabinet or in the glove box of my car.

I prefer the Climber way over the Huntsman nowadays. I have no use for the saw so I save the one layer and go with the Climber instead.
 
The Huntsman has been my go-to SAK for ages. I've got several, with different scales. I think it has a great tool selection without being to thick.

I don't carry it everyday, but it's part of my rotation and definitely one of my favourite SAKs for both urban and outdoors use.
 
My first knife was a SAK Huntsman, which I saved for and bought when I was 12. I edc'd it from the age of 12 to about the age of 30. Now I'm nearly 47 and I still have that original Huntsman. It is in semi-retirement in my woodsloafing bag.
 
I carry my Huntsman Lite on the reg. Great tool selection. Having an inline Phillips and corkscrew is useful (corkscrew mainly to hold the micro driver) opposed the the normal Huntsman. Most used tools on this are the bottle opener, Phillips, awl, scissors, and ball point pen. I carry a designated cutter (folding knife) so the blades on my Huntsman are rarely used. This and my Evogrip S557 change places every few weeks.
 
Franciscomv said:
That sounds great. Does the phillips layer make it too thick?
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Define "too thick". It's not too thick for me, but I used to carry a Champion. Basically, it's an eighth of an inch thicker than it would be without that mod.
 
You're right, yablanowitz yablanowitz "too thick" is subjective. I've found a Vic Huntsman or a Wenger Evo 18 is about as thick a SAK as I can carry comfortably (unless I'm wearing cargo pants).
 
My Huntsman was extremely useful on my Alaskan moose hunt / River rafting float / outdoor Odyssey. I had to use the saw a lot and I found that the corkscrew became very uncomfortable after long use of the saw. I think I'm going to get an alox Farmer or Wenger evogrip 18 next.
 
Pilot1 said:
I don't EDC mine, but use it a lot. It does get carried sometimes depending on what I am doing. I bought it in 1980, so yes, they are durable. I think it is one of the most versatile SAKs.
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Same here. My Huntsman's not in my regular rotation but it's become my go-to for trips and hikes and the like. Very very versatile. Don't forget to load the corkscrew with the invaluable, ingenious little eyeglass screwdriver!
 
I just got a Huntsman Lite because I recently moved to a much darker area and find I need a light on my person pretty much all the time in the winter -- so why not a new knife, too?

Surprisingly the little LED on this knife does a decent job 90% of the time. And the other mix of tools on the knife are just what I need. It is a bit bulky, and I wish it was one layer thinner. I reckon I'd give up the scissors, but would probably regret it.
 
I tried EDCing my Huntsman before but because it's four layer, I felt it wasn't for me because of its thickness inside my front pocket. Its either I bring my SwissChamp (eight layers) or Golfer (two layers) these days for me.
 
I grew up with a Huntsman. Acquired one way back in 2002 when I was just starting out into my teens and a new member of the scouts. Late twenties now and still have that scruffed-up Huntsman. At this point, it's too valuable for me to carry, but it's definitely still usable and I maintain it in working condition. It was also the very first blade I ever sharpened.

I'm mixed about the Huntsman vs. the Fieldmaster. I use a Phillips more, hence I ended up replacing it with a Hiker for everyday-carry, but I do enjoy wine so I still like having a corkscrew on me just in case. But on hindsight, if I'd bought the Fieldmaster instead, I think I'd be equally as happy. Still want one now, to be honest, even though I'm generally not into SAKs anymore.
 
I used to edc one along with spyderco endura.excellent edc knife,but now I prefer spartan with nylon scales.spartan has all I need,in small package.wish alox models had corkscrew as I use it often when on road to open wine.
 
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