Just Got My First SAK...Now What??

ZENGHOST

ZENGHOST

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I'm 27 years old and just today I got my very first SAK. I'm mostly a clip knife person so I've always steered clear of the slipjoints, but couldn't resist trying out the new Cybertool since I'm a computer tech at work. So...now what? Is there anything special I need to do to take care of this bad boy? You guys use Tuff-Glide on yours? And how exactly do you carry yours? Just in the bottom of your pocket? This thing is pretty cool...I don't think I've found every tool yet. But I'll have to wait and see if I become one of the SAK "converts."

I feel like MacGyver all of a sudden...:D ...I think I'll go look for a bomb to disarm...:rolleyes:

-Z
 
SAKs are great! I carry the Vic Soldier model and since it is pretty thin, it just sits at the bottom of my pocket. However, when I used to carry a Vic Explorer (much thicker like your Cybertool) I used a modified nylon double-magazine pouch that I picked up at a gun show. The pouch allowed the Explorer to ride vertically along the inside of my pocket along with an Arclight and a Fisher Bullet Pen. The vertical carry is much more comfortable with the thicker SAKs.

To clean I just use dishwashing liquid, warm water and one of those little brushes that you get with an electric shaver. Then I blow out the water with compressed air. You can also let it air dry and I have never had a Vic SAK rust. For oil, I use Miltec, but have used 3-in-1 in the past and it worked fine.
 
You bought tacticals before buying an SAK? That's kinda like starting smoking on non-filters working up to ultra-lights. :p
 
Throw it away?

Easy, easy, just kidding. ;)
I have a Night Messenger and always carry it on my keyring. Imo, the true SAK is the Victorinox brand and I don't care much for the Wenger stuff.
 
Oh yeah...forgot to post the pic...:D
cybertool.jpg
 
Ahh, ain't SAKs great? I have a whole bunch of Victorinoxs and love 'em all. They're useful as all get out and are the most sheeple friendly knife on the planet.
 
Sounds weird but I love using the can opener on mine. It's just fun to use!!
My first knife ever was a Vict. camper my dad got me when I was 11. Twelve years later it's still going strong. They haven't even changed it at all either...it's a good design...

I clean mine in a bucket of warm water and dishwashing liquid. After been thoroughly dried it gets a few drops of a teflon based oil and it's good for another 12 years!! (given that I hardly use it anymore)
 
I always keep one on my key ring with a quick disconnect ring or a small carabineer, so I can take it off when needed.:)
 
Ahhhhhhh. The good old Vic Cybertool 34. It's a an awesome little tool. I carry mine in the nlyon sheath that came with my crappy Gerber 400 multi-tool.

I haven't had to do a single thing with mine as far as maintenance goes, except maybe a quick touch-up of the larger blade with my SharpMaker.
 
BOK:

I agree! Cant explain why, it is just fun!
That canopener is the best pocketknife/multitool canopener i have ever used.

ZENGHOST:

I guess a large one like the Cybertool is best carried in a sheath. You dont have to worry about rust. I bet those swiss guys has a sorcerer who casts spells on their knives, that makes them not to rust and easy to field sharpen, but with a extremely durable edge.

That knife aint for sure only a knife, it is a friend and a coworker..

Buzzbait:

What is that "secret order of swiss army knives" pic? Can i borrow it?


- jens
 
Originally posted by Danelle O'Shea


LOLOL that's exactly what I was going to say. Nothing monumental, Im just not a fan.
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Aww, Danelle...don't rain on my parade...:(

To everyone else...thanks for you responses. Having a knife this thick/bulky takes some getting used to. I picked up a nylon pouch with a spring clip and have it clipped to my waistband right now. Seemes to be working fairly well. I opened up a computer a few minutes ago just to test the bit driver--works great. I've never used this type of can opener, but now it looks like I'm going to when I get home.

Hey Buzz--which (Sharpmaker) angle do you use for your SAK? I was going to go with the 30 degree.

-Z
 
Yep, I use the 30 degree angle on the SharpMaker coarse hones. I like the toothy edge of the coarse hones.

As for the SOSAK logo, you'll have to appeal to the higher-ups. :) Here's a link to the SOSAK website for more info. SOSAK website
 
The V-Nox SAK. What a great knife & tool. So many variations one to please nearly anyone. I've carried one since 11 or 12 years old. Oil the pivots as directed, sharpen the blade(s) as needed and enjoy. You should have many many years of faithful service from one. Side note I've recently been using white lighting to lubricate the pivots. It seems to have cut down on the lint etc... accumulating inside, and it doesn't leave a oily residue that may come off on cloths if you over apply the oil. Jury still out as far as if better or not than oils.
Buz for a nice toothy edge I use a diamond, great for utility, and if I need I can finish on a ceramic for a more finished edge. Talk about sharp!!!
 
I carry my 29 in my left front pocket.

Love the fact that the bit driver is nice and long and relatively thin so that it fits easily into smaller spaces. The dual backspring is nice too!
 
I've been into the Large SAK thing for over 30 yrs. and early on discovered a fairly streamlined method of carry that pretty much eliminates the "fatlumpinthebottomofthepocket" syndrome. I found an inexpensive sterling silver man's link chain bracelet, fitted it with proper findings to allow attachment to the knife's keyring on onre end and a spring ring small enough to allow it to fasten through any one of the bracelets links on the other. This rig allows the knife to be suspended in the front pocket from a belt loop. The overall length of the system is adjusted by varying the spring rings point of attachment along the length of the bracelet. WORKS FOR ME!!!

Larry S.
 
Your knife is a little bulky for my prefered method of carry...but, you won't be able to stop with just one...danged things are like Lays potato chips...Anyway...I used to always carry a Tinker...until one day I got Berryman B-12 on the handles and they turned to red soup. I left it in the hot sun for a few hours and it dried back out and was still quite servicable. Since then I converted to the Soldier. Aluminum scales are pretty resistant to anything stupid I do to it. I've always carried mine vertically, in my left back pocket, beside my wallet. Easy to fish out, less laying in a ball of lint...Since you'll be buying more SAK's in the near future...Keep that in mind and try it....
 
Okay...the can opener thing turned out to be kinda messy--I probably shouldn't have started off with the tomato sauce can, but I was making chili and it was really the only can I needed to open. Most of the tomato sauce ended up on me (I probably just need a lot more practice). What I am worried about, though, is any kind of metal fragments ending up in the food because I do it wrong--how likely is that to happen?
 
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