Need new Victorinox but witch one?

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Pietje010

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I’m looking for a new Victorinox SAK with a red 91mm frame, large blade, nailfile with nail cleaner, can opener with small screwdriver, cap lifter with screwdriver and wire stripper, reamer with punch, key ring, tweezers, toothpick and a Philips screwdriver.

The Tinker comes close to what I’m looking for but it has a small second blade instead of a nailfile. After searching in the catalogue I also find the #2.3803 (no name) that looks like this but is does have a corkscrew and I doubt this is a 91mm.

Please add a link or picture with the model if that’s what im looking for!
 
As far as I am aware there are no 91mm models that replace the small blade with a nail file. The only model I know of that that replaces the small blade with a nail file is the slighly smaller 84mm Sportsman (model number 0.3803) . The Sportsman includes all the tools you list except a philips screwdriver - but the screwdriver on the head of the can opener can be used on philips head screws.

This is the model that you list 2.3803, only difference being that this is the ecoline or economy model of the Sportsman, which is to say it has matt nylon scales instead of shiny celidor scales. Personally I prefer the the nylon scales as they don't scrach up as easily as the celidor scales. Ecoline models are sold at a discount.

I EDC an ecoline/economy Sportsman and am very happy with it. I find the nail file is very useful as a blunt proding/probing device.

I don't believe there exists a model with the exact tools you want. But that is the bane of many a member here
 
You might want to check out my favorite model, which I've actually never seen anyone mention in these threads: the Mountaineer. It's like a Huntsman, but with a metal file/nail file instead of a saw. I always take it with me on trips as it has all the tools I ever use. You also might check out the Voyager and Voyager Lite (if you don't mind having a digital clock/alarm embedded in the scales). It supposedly has a nail file somewhere behind or integrated with the awl or, uh, hook. (Why won't Vic give up on the hook and use the space for something more useful!?). The only other SAK that's really caught my attention recently (and has been mentioned numerous times as an EDC, especially by IT guys) is the CyberTool 34 Lite. If only, if only, I could replace the small blade (or the hook) with a metal/nail file I think I'd have the perfect SAK for travel and EDC use.
 
Check out the Mountaineer, which is kind of like the Sportsman but has a metal file/nail file as well as scissors.
 
The hook was designed for carrying packages. In Europe, many folks do their market shopping with string bags, which when felled with fruit, bratwurst, chesse, etc can be uncomfortable to carry. The hook changes all that.
(Imagine a heavy package tied up with twine. Imagine caarying the package by the twine, and then using the hook to do so.)
 
I take a look at the Mountaineer and Voyager but they are not what I’m looking for. Both are to thick an I’m looking for a two layer model whit the tools I mentioned above. Actually a Tinker but whit a nailfile or a bit larger Sportsman with ring and Philips screwdriver.


shaldag said:
The hook was designed for carrying packages. In Europe, many folks do their market shopping with string bags, which when felled with fruit, bratwurst, chesse, etc can be uncomfortable to carry. The hook changes all that.
(Imagine a heavy package tied up with twine. Imagine caarying the package by the twine, and then using the hook to do so.)
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Don’t know if you are right or wrong but it really looks like a dumb idea. First of all the hook is to small for any (market) shopping bag and second I never have seen a idiot do that;) If you grip one peace of fruit inside of the bag you will have a very solid handle.

I think you mean with ‘’string bags’’ some kind of ‘fishing-net-bag’ for fruits and stuff. Now a days they are only used for citrus fruits in the supermarket.
 
Nuke_Spook said:
Okay, what do people actually use the hook for?
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Following a suggestion I read somewhere on the internet (perhaps this forum), I've used the Victorinox hook to creat a sort of hanger to hang my jacket on when using a public restroom stall. It's been very convenient. :)
 
Besides the uses already mentioned, the hook is also good for
pulling out small nails
fishing the tie strings out from gym shorts
pulling any small cord such as fishing line
screwing or unscrewing hook eyes

- Tim
 
Nuke_Spook said:
Okay, what do people actually use the hook for?
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I've used the hook on my Swisschamp to carry wire-bound bales of straw. Another hand is also needed to lift them, but the hook still helps a lot. It is also helpful on bundles, like newspapers or advertising fliers, tightly wrapped with wire or twine that otherwise would be impossible to get fingers under.
 
I mailed Victorinox about the possibility of my tool-combination. When I got a replay I will let you know!
 
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