EDC - What's in Your Pocket(s)??

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UnknownVT said:
The Spartan is still called the Spartan - ref:
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I thought it was called the Standard before it was the Spartan. But I also read somewhere, maybe here, that the Standard didn't have the t&t.

Interesting about the Camper. I've never seen that before.
 
Frank said:
I thought it was called the Standard before it was the Spartan. But I also read somewhere, maybe here, that the Standard didn't have the t&t.
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Good memory Frank - almost right.

I thought the same way too and had to check -
Scan from Victorinox brochure circa 1988
Vic88_Spartan.jpg


As you see the Spartan was the Standard plus the keyring, and the t&t (toothpick & tweezers)
and the Spartan was a model while the Standard was still current.

Here are a couple more scans of the Spartan from older catalogs -
1982 dealer's catalog -
Vic_pCpy82_Spartan.jpg


early 80's(?) Victorinox brochure photocopy that you sent me.....
Spartan_Early80s.jpg


You'll notice these older Spartans did NOT have the t&t.

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UnknownVT said:
Do you know the model names of those SAKs, please?

Are they always the same models or do you vary the models?

Thanks.

and welcome to BladeForums!

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Hey Vince,

one of them is the RECRUIT in economy outfit (with that i mean only painted logo, non metal inserted..) The other one on keychain is the smallest model without scissors, was a gift of my friend..

best regs,
JR
 
UnknownVT said:
As you see the Spartan was the Standard plus the keyring, and the t&t (toothpick & tweezers)
and the Spartan was a model while the Standard was still current.
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The reason that I'm interested in these particular models is becuse I gave at least 2 Standards as gifts around '82. In, IIRC, '80 or '81, my sister gave me a Climber for my birthday or Christmas. At the time I was doing a bit of travelling and had a new mustache and felt that the Climber was the perfect knife (there's a late '80s Climber in a Vic clip-on sheath laying next to my keyboard as we speak. Or type.). Anyhow, for Christmas I decided to give my mom and sister Climbers. So I went down to the mall knife store and was ready to plunk down some cash until I found that I couldn't afford Climbers. The clerk steered me to the Standards which, IIRC again, were about $16/ea. Of course in those days I don't think I even knew they named knives.

Twenty years later I'm cleanning out my mom's kitchen when she moves to an assisted living home and what do I find? The Standard. The scales are drawer scratched and the factory edge is almost new. There is just this brown stain on the main blade. If I had to guess I would say that she cut a banana and never wiped it off.
 
224477 said:
one of them is the RECRUIT in economy outfit (with that i mean only painted logo, non metal inserted..) The other one on keychain is the smallest model without scissors
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JR,

Thanks for the reply.

I know of 2 Victorinox Economy line of SAKs

Nylon handles with toothpick & tweezers -
VicEconomy2_Recruit.jpg


Regular Cellidor (polished plastic) handles without t&t -
Vic_Bdgt_Recruit.jpg


Note the difference in the Swiss Cross logos - both of which are press printed.

Could the small model be the Victorinox Escort?
53881_l.jpg


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I can't believe I haven't replied to this yet:

Pockets-

RF- Kershaw Ken Onion Chive
LF- Lanyard with Arc AAA and Victorinox Classic size w/bottle opener-screwdriver instead of scissors; Coach card case

Shirt- Pelikan m405 fountain pen

Briefcase -

Palm Tungsten T pda
Leatherman Juice S4
Minimag 2AA with Madmax Lite LuxeonIII sandwich
Silver cardcase
Fisher Space Pen
Car keys
 
UnknownVT.
I have that same Gerber belt buckle from way back. Too bad I can't legally carry it where I live cause I really like it. The edge is sharp and deploying it is fast and easy.

Even though I'm licensed to carry a concealed weapon in my home state I can't carry that belt buckle with the knife hidden in it without being fined for carrying a concealed weapon. Go figure. The license only covers a firearm. (Its in the statute I checked. ) If I did have it on me and got caught and fined I'd lose my concealed carry too so I don't risk it. One of these days I'm going to move to a state that doesn't care if you carry a baseball bat under your coat as long as you are licensed.
 
I think this is the 3rd time I've dropped in on this thread....

This time I have: SAK Huntsman, Allen Blade Pack Pal, Swisstool X
 
3rd time for me writing on this post. My edc's have changed each time, but now I think I've gotten that 'winning' combination.....at least for a while anyway.
BM Griptilian
Microtech Mini Socom
Cybertool 41

On keychain: Midnight Minichamp

Wallet: Spydercard
 
UnknownVT said:
JR,

Thanks for the reply.

I know of 2 Victorinox Economy line of SAKs

Nylon handles with toothpick & tweezers -
VicEconomy2_Recruit.jpg


Regular Cellidor (polished plastic) handles without t&t -
Vic_Bdgt_Recruit.jpg


Note the difference in the Swiss Cross logos - both of which are press printed.

Could the small model be the Victorinox Escort?
53881_l.jpg


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Yes, you are right, the bigger one is exactly on pic. nr. 1 - with tweezers and toothpick, and smaller one is Escort but with black colour handles.
See ya,
JR
 
Unknown - A fascinating read - I am amazed at the amount of gear some folks carry on a daily basis! And yes it is required that everyone post (at least once) on this thread!

Yep - that is the small Victorinox - I've never known the name but it is a favorite and I've never been able to find another one (this one came in a Sam's club blister pack with - I believe - a red laser point for about $10). I can tell you that a screwdrive and bottle opener are much more useful to me than scissors (particularly if I have a knife anyway!). ;)
 
Gerber SL 3.25 with CF scales, Pat Crawford One Hand Knife, Bob Dozier Arkansas Toothpick, Gerber Silver Knight with G-10 Scales, Gameboy Advance SP with Mario Golf, bottle of Vicodin, and motorcycle keys with LED flashlight.
 
Ok, I don't even know how many times my EDC has changed...

Knives: Victorinox Soldier, Victorinox Classic, (Sometimes I'll sport a BRK&T Mikro for fun, but alot less since college)

Other: Bic Lighter, Princeton Tec Pulsar, Money clip w/money, ID and cards, keys

By the end of fall semester I will do a write up on the Victorinox Soldier. I just love that thing!! :D
-Kevin
 
HesNot said:
Yep - that is the small Victorinox - I've never known the name but it is a favorite and I've never been able to find another one (this one came in a Sam's club blister pack with - I believe - a red laser point for about $10). I can tell you that a screwdrive and bottle opener are much more useful to me than scissors (particularly if I have a knife anyway!). ;)
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Cool! now that you now the name is the Rally (US model #54021) you should easily be able to find either a spare or replacement - I've seen it priced below $7.

You could also consider the Rambler - which has both that screwdriver/bottle-opener tool, and the scissors (US model #54031) ... found under $13
54031_l.jpg



Yes the bottle opener and screwdrivers get used a lot on my EDC SAK.....
you might want to think about carrying something like the
Waiter (US model #53891) found under $10 -
53891_l.jpg

that Combination tool has the functions of Cap Lifter with Can Opener/Screwdriver/Wire Stripper.


or the Spartan (US model #53151 , shown #53351 translucent "ruby") found under $15
53351_l.jpg

Note the can-opener's small screwdriver tip also works with #1 & #2 Phillips screws.

Or you can search for this long discontinued model
Victorinox Scientist (Swiss/International model #1.63 05)
Catalog_Scnt_Vic2S.jpg


Might want to also check out this thread:

Minimalist SAKs

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Lets see. In one pocket is a Mini Bear Jaw pocket tool. In the other is a Leatherman Micra. On my pocket is the Ka-Bar Thorn or the Kershaw Scallion depending on the day and which one I pick. On my belt is my Swiss Tool which is always with me even when the others may not be.
 
You know, I've been tempted to post in this thread a long time ago. Here it goes:
Left pocket: lucky Zippo, SAK*, change
Right pocket: terry cloth for boogers, sweat, blood, etc...
Watch pocket: Motorola with camera (don't know what model)
Left rear pocket: beat-up wallet
Right rear pocket: SOG Flash II
Left belt loop: keys, Micra, whistle
Face: Rayban Wayfarers or prescription lenses
Left wrist: Timex Humvee
*My SAK can be either of the following: V'nox Executive, Bantam, Tinker, Safari, Stayglow Climber, pre-1970's Spartan, Wenger Noname, SwissChamp.
 
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