Best SAK model?

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What are your favorite Swiss Army Knife models & why?

I'm just looking for opinions.There is no wrong answer.

I'm thinking about getting the one with the altimeter & thermometer built into it,just because I like knives & gadgets.This has both in one.:D:thumbup:
Altimeter :
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Large Blade
Small Blade
Bottle Opener w/Large Screwdriver
Wire Stripper
Corkscrew
Can Opener w/Small Screwdriver
Reamer w/Sewing Eye
Key Ring
Toothpick
Tweezers
Scissors
Hook
Digital Altimeter (-300 ft to +15,000 ft/-100 m to +5,000 m)
Digital Thermometer (0 F to +110 F/-20 C to +40 C)
Life time warranty
User Manual
Lifetime Limited Warranty

Do you think this is over-kill?


Thanks,
 
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For everyday use I EDC the Sportsman or Ambassador. The bottom line is what works best for you.
 
I guess my favorite would be the Swiss Champ, but it's so damn big. I EDC a Hiker, it's cheap and has everything I need.
 
Almost forgot, another favorite is my Wenger with the cigar cutter. One of the best cutters out there, at any price.
 
Thanks for the great suggestions;)I didn't realize just how many models there are(supposedly hundreds?)
Keep'em coming!
 
What would the main uses be?Besides cutting of course.;)I have the Swiss Champ and like it.Damn near everything you can think of.
 
Hiker or Fieldmaster for hiking, camping, etc. They have a wood saw and a few other tools I might need in the wilderness, without being too big, complex, or heavy.
 
I used to have a pocket pal on my keychain.It got lost the last time I moved.That little knife has seen more use than any other knife I ever owned.SAK's are so handy & non-threatening(sheeple-friendly:D).



edited to add..I should've named this favorite SAK not best
 
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I love the Fieldmaster but everyone is raving about the Farmer. It seems a little less blades and thicker aluminum scales. I will try one soon.
 
My favorite is the Alox Soldier. I like the tools that it has on it, and I find it to be most useful to me.
 
the one i carry everyday...my swisscard !
It's amazing how it could be usefull, especially the small pen.

Otherwise, i particulary like the Spirit plus swisstool, or the electrician.
 
These would be my big four in SAK-world:

1. Indoors - Super Tinker (love those scissors!)
2. Outdoors - Alox Farmer (love that saw and the beefy blade).
3. When weight is important such as dress pants or shorts - Alox Cadet
4. A must have on the keyring - Classic SD
 
The modern "NewRanger" series from Wenger is interesting. A bit bigger than most SAKs, and some offer one-hand opening for the main blade. Here's the Newranger 57 Hunter:

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