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Favourite Swiss Army knife?
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I love my Tinker... Great Knife pretty inexpensive as well..
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I have had a alox rancher since i was a kid. It was originally red but now almost all has rubbed off
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Wenger Evolution 18
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It's a Wenger. Not sure which model. Got it when I was 12. By far the most useful present I've ever received. Used the wood saw for splitting deer pelvis. The leather awl for punching out receiver pins on my shotguns. The can opener works when every other one in camp has given out. Just a perfect little tool.
I have a Victorinox/Hoffritz Champion SAK. The scale carries the logo of both brands. It was purchased at a Hoffritz store in Manhattan in the early-mid '70's. It's one of my most carried knives even though I don't EDC it much...but it's been in my pocket or belt cased for everything I've done outdoors since I bought it, which constitutes a lot of time. Luckily I still have it. It's had several sets of tweezers and picks, the small screwdriver blade is bent a little and the scales have some scuffs. Overall it's still in very good shape. Never had a touch of rust and no main blade play. Obviously I cherish it as much as any knife I own, having saved my butt in the wild numerous times (or at least made many tasks a hell of a lot easier).
The only reason I still have it is I never abused it (much). Always kept in mind that it has limitations and is a SMALL tool. Usually I had other equipment that would handle what was at hand anyway. I think the main cause of death among SAKs, even moreso than regular knives, is abuse---thinking that little pair of scissors will cut that barbed wire.....
The only reason I still have it is I never abused it (much). Always kept in mind that it has limitations and is a SMALL tool. Usually I had other equipment that would handle what was at hand anyway. I think the main cause of death among SAKs, even moreso than regular knives, is abuse---thinking that little pair of scissors will cut that barbed wire.....
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My first SAK was a Tinker which I carried for about 10 years along with other knives. Then I picked up one of the old Alox Soldiers which was nice, but I missed the tweezers and toothpick. Then I stumbled onto the Adventurer model at a knife store and thinking I'd like the larger size blade but still want it to be two layer. I have probably a 7 or 8 different Vic SAKs now, but the Adventurer is in my pocket. Vic has made this one into one of their scout knives.
SAKs are a great first knife as a kid. But my first "real knife" was a Case Barlow which I carried for years until my Dad wore the blades down (grinding wheel) to the point it poked me when I had it in my pocket. Prior to that I had a couple Imperials that cost in the area of $1 each.
That Barlow was really expensive considering I bought it by saving up my meager allowance for months. To me, it was very expensive, but worth it.
SAKs are a great first knife as a kid. But my first "real knife" was a Case Barlow which I carried for years until my Dad wore the blades down (grinding wheel) to the point it poked me when I had it in my pocket. Prior to that I had a couple Imperials that cost in the area of $1 each.
That Barlow was really expensive considering I bought it by saving up my meager allowance for months. To me, it was very expensive, but worth it.
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Wenger Highlander & Standard Issue in full size, Vic Classic (plastic or alox) for small. The smaller, older (85mm) Vic Tinker comes in at Honorable Mention.
(Has Evo 18 scales swapped onto it.)
One of these little dudes.
Sorry, no image of mine with a Wenger SI, but jackknife's (post #16) and leghog's (#30) both show it.
(Has Evo 18 scales swapped onto it.)
One of these little dudes.
Sorry, no image of mine with a Wenger SI, but jackknife's (post #16) and leghog's (#30) both show it.
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I asked Ethan Becker once what knife he kept in his pocket. Answer > SAK. I expected him to say one of his knives, but he does often carry one of the small neck knives in a back pocket. In the woods.... that's different.
This thread caught my attention because I've had a Swiss Army Knife since 1986, and have never used it. I bought it at the American Embassy in Tel Aviv because I thought I needed something in my briefcase for "emergencies". It has a fish on the scale below the Swiss logo - so it's the Fisherman model. It's too bulky for my needs, but the workmanship is impressive. I might try carrying it - just for grins.
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Alox Cadet.
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I carry a Vic Mechanic in my instrument bag at work. Just in case.
My favorite, however, must be the 61 series Soldier model. I own about six of them. The one that gets the most pocket time is made by Wenger. I like the bail that it offers. Second place goes to my Victorinox Soldier that sports a lanyard ring. It is my understanding that those issued to the troops do not have this feature. Only offered to the commercial market. Consider it a dressed up Pioneer.
My favorite, however, must be the 61 series Soldier model. I own about six of them. The one that gets the most pocket time is made by Wenger. I like the bail that it offers. Second place goes to my Victorinox Soldier that sports a lanyard ring. It is my understanding that those issued to the troops do not have this feature. Only offered to the commercial market. Consider it a dressed up Pioneer.
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