Tinkers are awesome! I had one for almost 30 years and now my son has it. A short time ago I found a guy that had two used ones for dirt cheap so I bought them and when I received them, they were like new and I couldnt be happier! I do wish they would have kept them smaller like the old ones!
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Tinkers are awesome! I had one for almost 30 years and now my son has it. A short time ago I found a guy that had two used ones for dirt cheap so I bought them and when I received them, they were like new and I couldnt be happier! I do wish they would have kept them smaller like the old ones!
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Pocketable is a word.
In my estimation, the Tinker should have been called the Classic instead of the 58mm version (both deserve the term, actually). As a simple pocketknife for everyday carry, I consider it best of breed. Together with a Classic, or better yet Rambler, the two make a great pair with the keychainer supplementing the larger SAK. I could go through life with just those two.
On the other hand, who do I think I'm kidding?
layful:Pocketable is a word.
In my estimation, the Tinker should have been called the Classic instead of the 58mm version (both deserve the term, actually). As a simple pocketknife for everyday carry, I consider it best of breed. Together with a Classic, or better yet Rambler, the two make a great pair with the keychainer supplementing the larger SAK. I could go through life with just those two.
On the other hand, who do I think I'm kidding?
Yep, I use a Rambler as a keychain and have use it plenty. A very handy tool and way better then just the Classic!
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They DO still make the smaller 84mm version. They're certainly not as common, but you can find them online.
Drinking and screwing is my every weekend fun but Recruit is still my EDC for last eight years
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I got a Coleman that wasn't too expensive and does everything my higher quality ones do. You can find it at your local department store too.
Drinking and screwing is my every weekend fun but Recruit is still my EDC for last eight years
I have nothing against drinking and screwing. But I'm a beer and whiskey man and never drink wine. Can't stand the stuff. A recruit fits me just fine as well! The recruit handles slicing limes for cold Corona's or gin and tonics just fine. Opens fine beers as well. What can I say, I'm easy to please.
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Victorinox and Mora get my vote. I ran through a dozen or so Vic SAK models that last few months and have gravitated to the corkscrew models on the Vic's. Even if you don't drink wine, that corkscrew is an excellent knot untangler/detangler and can hold the mini-screwdriver. The Ranger Plus is in my pocket most weekends and the Tourist gets the nod on weekdays although I'll carry a Buck 303 Cadet most days into the office. Buck is right up there too and would pick them over Case but I think Victorinox has them both beat in the folder category.
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Yeah, I am sure they are still around but probably cant find one or two for what I paid for the bigger ones! I am also thinking about going back to a SAK Explorer and giving up the Tinker!