Inline Phillips screwdriver not more common on Swiss Army knives?

Because it is round, and even if square shafted it would take up space and probably leave a void behind it among the other tools. Mine has an awl opposite and no corkscrew. (I'll leave a photo when I figure out how to do it here.)
 
michaelh162 said:
Does anyone know why the inline phillps screwdriver isn't more common on Victorinox SAKs?

It's so useful,and far easier to use than the T-handle version that replaces the corkscrew.
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Bonafide question. I agree with you.

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Hercules put one under the pliers and under the scissors. 1 long, 1short.
Of course the can opener blade works well on phillips screws, too.
 
Maybe because their target market doesn't need a Phillips screwdriver very often.
 
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I agree completely. I didn’t realize how rare this was when I got my Wenger Skier. I never use the plastic wax scraper, but I use the Philips all the time. This knife has seen better days, but I can’t bear to replace it and give up my favourite tool.
 
I use the Philips on my RangerGrip way more than anything else . Not in-line , of course , but works fine for me . :cool:
 
In the 1960s, I had a Boy Scout knife with an in-line Phillips he'd driver .

Today, I have a WW-II era folder issued to the Tenth Mountain Division that has an in-line Phillips head bit.

There is no doubt that SAK knives are a well made and useful pocket tool.
 
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