Favorite SAK pattern, maker?

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Uncle Bill

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What's your favorite SAK pattern, and which of the two SAK companies do you prefer?

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I don't want my children fed or clothed by the state, but I would prefer THAT to their being educated by the state.
 
My favorite SAK maker is Victorinox, and it's hard for me to pick a real favorite model, but I'll mention my 3 most-used and favorites. The Classic, Executive, and Tinker. My favorite of the 3 will depend on what use I might have for it...but my favorite to carry is the Executive.
Jim
 
The Victorinox Spartan. I like the fit and finish on the Victorinox better for some inexplicable reason, and the Spartan has all the basics I need without the extra junk that I don't. I am not overly fond of the "pocket toolkit" concept.

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~James


 
Victorinox is Definately the best IMO.I once bought a Wenger SAK just to compare it to the Victorinox,and it sucked.For some reason I could not get the Wenger nearly as sharp as the Victorinox.As far as styles go,that's kind of a personal preference.I'm sure you can find one that will suit you and you really can't go wrong with any of them.I carry a Spartan with the Phillips head option every day at work.I can't imagine anyone using it harder than I do and it is holding up great!

Later,

Bobby
 
Victorinox Pioneer. Discontinued I believe, red alox handles. Very solid, great f/f, and all the right everyday tools-no more....jeff
 
I'll vote for the Victorinox Explorer although there have been times I wished it had a saw blade too.

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Victorinox is my favorite SAK manufacturer. Wenger has screws in their scissors that loosen too easily. I
like the Mechanic alot, if has nice pliers. The Swisschamp is cool too.
 
Victorinox is my favorite SAK manufacturer. Wenger has screws in their scissors that loosen too easily. I
like the Mechanic alot, if has nice pliers. The Swisschamp is cool too.
 
Victorinox is my favorite SAK manufacturer. Wenger has screws in their scissors that loosen too easily. I
like the Mechanic alot, if has nice pliers. The Swisschamp is cool too.
 
I currently have both, typically I've used Victronix, and don't see much difference so far. For a smaller pattern I like the Victronix Camper, it's a handy set of tools with a corkscrew, and although I wouldn't have bought one myself at the time I'm glad that someone gave me the Champ, with the sheath, compass and such. The Camper and original Leatherman complement one another nicely, as I don't think that any of the multi-tools has a corkscrew.
 
Victorinox Tinker,for pocket carry.

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I am pro-Victorinox.

I like the Scientist, Yeoman, and Explorer, as all have Phillips screwdrivers and corkscrews.

I agree with Bob, though, the Explorer needs a saw and maybe a file.

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Clay Fleischer
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Specialization is for insects.
 
Victorinox absolutely. Climber and explorer.

Everyone should get one at birth.

Cheers,

ts

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"Cet animal est tres mechant;quand on l'attaque il se defend."("This animal is very mischievous: when it is attacked it defends itself")
 
Smallest: Wenger Esquire, Victorinox Executive. I like the Wenger a little better than the Victorinox Classic because it's about 1/4" longer.
Medium: During the past 20 years I've carried a Climber, a Tinker and now a Spartan with an eyeglass screwdriver in the corkscrew.
Large: Victorinox Ranger. I've never used most of the stuff on it but everyone needs a big SAK.

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Frank
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Victorinox without a doubt. Can't pick just one: Explorer, Deluxe tinker, Farmer (Pioneer witha saw blade), and Classic with built in light.

phantom4

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who dares, wins


 
Victorinox is my favorite maker.
The Swiss champ and now Swisstool are my favs...

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*John Wesley*

Romans 10:9-10

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There is an Explorer model with a saw and the Farmer (Pioneer with a saw) avialible in Europe but is not imported into the USA. there is a Swiss retailer with a website that will ship to the USA, in fact they are often faster than most US based web retailers. They are at www.swiss-knife.com and have the entire Victorinox and Wenger lines of SAK's.

I like the Explorer the best as well.

 
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