Got a SAK, add one to the addiction column.

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So, I got a SAK for Christmas. I said "thanks", took a quick peek at it, and threw it in my back pocket, upright next to the wallet. There it has stayed, though I've worn different jeans and my military uniform, it still is there, moving always with my wallet -- my new companion. Damn it. Do I need this? Oh, of course, I still carry my trusty 14210 up front, the nature of my work requiring a locking blade (thank you axis). Everything was good, my new buddy even replacing my rarely-carried-but-always-needed multi-tool.

I love this little guy, named the Hiker or something. Then I made my first mistake. I wondered to myself if there was a SAK that didn't have a saw, as the last time I thought, "Damn, I wish I had a saw" I was in high school wood shop. I checked out Victorinox.com and it all began. So many stinking models. Next I found SOSAK. Now, I've never been a member of the Skull and Bones like my boss has, but I have a feeling SOSAK is pretty close. I'm already trying to find a way in.

Well, that's my story. I always thought SAK's were for Boy Scouts, but now I reach for it just as often as my 14210. If anyone out there is looking for a new addiction, you're welcome.

mike
 
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First of all, don't knock the Boy Scouts. :D

Second of all---I've been hit with the addiction pretty well myself. A Hiker, a Tinker, a Classic, and a wood-handled SwissChamp all in the last couple of months. I like the Victorinox design much better than carrying a Leatherman (besides the Skeletool, but I'm digressing); it just suits me better.
 
I'm already trying to find a silver soldier model but with a philips screw driver instead of the reamer/punch. That would be my ideal SAK. Looking now to see if I can do the mods myself.

(I re-read my post, no disrespect to the Boy Scouts intended, but it did read that way)

mike
 
Yeah I got the bug as well. Everything about a SAK just appeals to me. I couldnt even imagine going into the woods with out one. I love the color, the feel, the whole idea of them. I even have a Victorinox watch that I got for Christmas. Now the only problem i have is to which one to carry everyday. I have so many of them. My favorites so far that I have are the Huntsman, Rucksack, Super tinker, Mechanic. I dont have a Farmer yet but I hope to get one soon.
 
A Vic Classic is part of my daily carry.
 
I carry a wenger traveler all the time. I want to buy a few of those egros. Wenger, VIC the same thing in my eyes, except for WEN rounded of square cross and the VIC sheild.
 
I got a Vic. Fieldmaster that's been in my back pocket since Christmas Eve. Already used it plenty of times.
 
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