Looking for Swiss Army Knife Recommendations

I have a dozen different SAKs, but 99% of the time I carry the Explorer. It's the smallest SAK I know if that has scissors, an in-line phillips screwdriver, and the correct can opener (I hate the combo tool on the Compact and Bantam). If I could, I'd swap the small blade for a nail file. Then it would be perfect.

If I'm not carrying the Explorer, then I probably have a Small Tinker, Super Tinker, Cadet, or Wenger Traveler.
 
David Nowlin said:
Pomsbz not sure what you mean? Make a combo?
And everyone thanks for the heads up on the multi tool forum. :thumbsup::thumbsup: See you over there! :D
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Meaning that you can take apart the SAK and make up your own version of one with tools of choice. Or in the case above, I simply removed an entire layer to make a light and thin pocket knife.
 
I've been carrying an Executive in the watch pocket of my jeans for at least 10 years. I've lost a couple here and there and but they're cheap enough that it doesn't matter. Very functional little knife. I routinely use mine at children's birthday parties and that kind of thing, opening presents and so on, and I've never had so much as a funny look from anyone. A red SAK is about as non-threatening as it gets, (my 8 year-old daughter has no problems using the scissors), and for daily use in a city, the little SAK does pretty much everything you'd realistically need it to. I use the toothpick and tweezers frequently, along with the scissors, and keep the the "main" blade razor sharp.

On days when I need more blade, or just feel like it, there's plenty of room in my pocket for a larger folder, even though the little Exec in my watch pocket sees the most use regardless.
 
ins0ma said:
I've been carrying an Executive in the watch pocket of my jeans for at least 10 years. I've lost a couple here and there and but they're cheap enough that it doesn't matter. Very functional little knife. I routinely use mine at children's birthday parties and that kind of thing, opening presents and so on, and I've never had so much as a funny look from anyone. A red SAK is about as non-threatening as it gets, (my 8 year-old daughter has no problems using the scissors), and for daily use in a city, the little SAK does pretty much everything you'd realistically need it to. I use the toothpick and tweezers frequently, along with the scissors, and keep the the "main" blade razor sharp.

On days when I need more blade, or just feel like it, there's plenty of room in my pocket for a larger folder, even though the little Exec in my watch pocket sees the most use regardless.
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Although I don't carry the Executive model, I agree with your post with my evolving edc choice(s). I can always carry a larger folder with (in my case, the Small Tinker) if I believe I will need a heavier or larger knife. I keep a couple knives in my truck should the need arise. I do like having the tooth pick and tweezers available, but for the most part, sak scissors are not used.

Even if I have another knife in my pocket, I almost always reach for the SAK to use whether I'm at home, work, or in the woods.

In the past, I always wanted a folder than would fit my hand with pretty much a full grip But I'm beginning to see that this preference is simply not necessary.
 
inkynate said:
This thread lightened my wallet to the tune of one Vic Compact, in yellow for something different.

Funny I never knew of that model until now. Looks almost perfect except no alox scale options and I'd rather have a phillips than the corkscrew.
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I think a Compact with Alox scales that also retain the scale tools (something only modders do right now) and a Philips screwdriver would be the ultimate SAK. I would miss the mini screwdriver though.
 
melmac said:
I think a Compact with Alox scales that also retain the scale tools (something only modders do right now) and a Philips screwdriver would be the ultimate SAK. I would miss the mini screwdriver though.
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For me it would be the Mechanic with Alox scales, corkscrew, and a large file (some call it a metal saw).
 
melmac said:
I think a Compact with Alox scales that also retain the scale tools (something only modders do right now) and a Philips screwdriver would be the ultimate SAK. I would miss the mini screwdriver though.
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So an Alox Rambler with tweezers and toothpick? I like the idea!
 
My preferred SAKs are the Rancher and the Electrician:

 
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Hooray! My new Executive arrived today. I just love it, and the size is just what I was looking for.

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ins0ma said:
I've been carrying an Executive in the watch pocket of my jeans for at least 10 years. I've lost a couple here and there and but they're cheap enough that it doesn't matter. Very functional little knife. I routinely use mine at children's birthday parties and that kind of thing, opening presents and so on, and I've never had so much as a funny look from anyone. A red SAK is about as non-threatening as it gets, (my 8 year-old daughter has no problems using the scissors), and for daily use in a city, the little SAK does pretty much everything you'd realistically need it to. I use the toothpick and tweezers frequently, along with the scissors, and keep the the "main" blade razor sharp.

On days when I need more blade, or just feel like it, there's plenty of room in my pocket for a larger folder, even though the little Exec in my watch pocket sees the most use regardless.
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Your reply saved me some typing. Pretty much word for word what I would have said. That little knife is very handy.

I usually have a Buck 110 or sometimes a sheath knife on my belt. The watch pocket Executive does what the big knife can’t.

I carried a four blade sack for a while then a Champion. Today if I wanted more tools than the Executive I’d carry a Leathman Wave.
 
I would go with a tinker or a cadet. I carry a leatherman micra everyday for the scissors and and tweezer,an alox electrician in the other pocket and usually a modern folder like a vantage avid
 
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