Hi,
After carrying a knife in my pocket for 40-some years, I finally bought my first SAK, a Super Tinker.
I must confess, I've never been very impressed by the plastic scales, the thin blades, and the seemingly light construction. I do understand that the SAK is world famous for it's quality and usability. And has a history that is virtually unparalleled.
But, I grew up on a farm, and a multi-tool was, (and still often is), a 6" slip-joint pliers in a leather pouch and a medium/large stockman slippie in your pocket. So I've had an irrational prejudice that has prevented me from owning one. It's bad enough that last night when I was paged out for weather watch, we were parked on the overpass out on the highway. The thought hit me, "Why did I replace the "real" knife in my pocket, (a large stockman), with that SAK?" Pretty ridiculous, right? (There was a lot of tornadic activity last evening. Several area towns reported light to moderate damage in the county. We spotted one touch down a couple of miles from our observation position).
So I'm going to try and carry my new SAK for at least a week. I don't know if it will do me any good. But I'm going to try and learn to appreciate the Swiss Army Knife!!
Wish me luck!!!
dalee
After carrying a knife in my pocket for 40-some years, I finally bought my first SAK, a Super Tinker.
I must confess, I've never been very impressed by the plastic scales, the thin blades, and the seemingly light construction. I do understand that the SAK is world famous for it's quality and usability. And has a history that is virtually unparalleled.
But, I grew up on a farm, and a multi-tool was, (and still often is), a 6" slip-joint pliers in a leather pouch and a medium/large stockman slippie in your pocket. So I've had an irrational prejudice that has prevented me from owning one. It's bad enough that last night when I was paged out for weather watch, we were parked on the overpass out on the highway. The thought hit me, "Why did I replace the "real" knife in my pocket, (a large stockman), with that SAK?" Pretty ridiculous, right? (There was a lot of tornadic activity last evening. Several area towns reported light to moderate damage in the county. We spotted one touch down a couple of miles from our observation position).
So I'm going to try and carry my new SAK for at least a week. I don't know if it will do me any good. But I'm going to try and learn to appreciate the Swiss Army Knife!!
Wish me luck!!!
dalee
