Anyone else wish victorinox had a build a sak option ?

In general, I think a custom SAK is a possibility. A couple of years ago at a large knife store in TN, the Vic people were there and if you purchased a SAK, you could assemble a Spartan yourself (for free). There were no choices of changing things (only red or black), but it would be simply a matter of having a supply of the correct sized tools to place in the SAK during the assembly. These knives are basically pressed together and taking them apart may result in the scales/handles working loose.

But to answer your question directly, I have found sufficient variably between the various models to satisfy most. The trick is shopping where they have a broad selection of models which is normally not the case.
 
It would totally rock for the Delemont Ranger series. Those knives are much larger and heavier, so there is more value in getting exactly the tools you need, and the current offerings do not come close to fulfilling the potential of that size. The knives are also more expensive, so the added costs of customization do not loom so large.

I'll take a New Ranger with a OH non-serrated locking blade, scissors, saw, sheepsfoot blade from the Mike Horn, short file from the Mike Horn paired with Vic combo tool, bitdriver, corkscrew, awl.

Would be nice to get the Mike Horn awl if it could be done without sacrificing the corkscrew.
 
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I'd love to see it , a farmer model with scissors would be great :)
I have several sak's that I wish one blade could be replaced with something
else or just removed . a custom sak would be cool but not everyone has the $$$ for it.
 
Recruit, replace pen blade with an awl/punch.
That would be my "custom build" choice.
 
A farmer model with scissors is the new Pioneer X and a recruit with the awl is a the pioneer.
 
If all they gave us was a choice in handle scales, and maybe the ability to choose between the serrated or plain main blade, I'd be happy.
 
Light truck manufacturers have, on the websites, software that lets you "Design & Build" a pick-up truck. The software knows what option work and do not work with certain packages and prompts the user for a no-go situation and affords options to make it work. I have used this function for years as I typically pre-order a truck exactly the way I want it and then just wait 8-10 weeks.

One with think that pick-ups are more complicated to spec-out compared to a SAK. Maybe Victorinox could take a page from books (websites) of Chevrolet, Forn and Ram so that this seemingly uncomplicated process could become reality. If there were a reasonable up-charge for the customs assembly services - I think it would still be popular.
 
SALTY said:
Light truck manufacturers have, on the websites, software that lets you "Design & Build" a pick-up truck. The software knows what option work and do not work with certain packages and prompts the user for a no-go situation and affords options to make it work. I have used this function for years as I typically pre-order a truck exactly the way I want it and then just wait 8-10 weeks.

One with think that pick-ups are more complicated to spec-out compared to a SAK. Maybe Victorinox could take a page from books (websites) of Chevrolet, Forn and Ram so that this seemingly uncomplicated process could become reality. If there were a reasonable up-charge for the customs assembly services - I think it would still be popular.
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Now that definitely makes it sound doable, and I know that could easily finds a way to assemble the customs cost efficiently.
 
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