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just wondering if any of you have seen reviews for this paticular sak thanks
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review request:super tinker
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It's a very versatile SAK. Thickness is a matter of opinion--I _prefer_ a slightly thinner model, but the ST is still okay for my taste. My only problem with it is that it sacrifices the corkscrew for a phillips driver. I'd rather have the corkscrew (I rotate a Victorinox Climber, which is the Super Tinker with a corkscrew instead of the driver).
Otherwise, though, the ST has all of the tools that _I_ want from a SAK, in a handy package. YMMV.
Otherwise, though, the ST has all of the tools that _I_ want from a SAK, in a handy package. YMMV.
Caveat: I don't actually have a Victorinox Super Tinker -
but I do have several SAKs that have the same tools in different combinations/configurations.
super tinker (US model#53341, Swiss/international #1.4703)
size:91 mm | 3 1/2 inch
Large blade
Small blade
Can opener with small screwdriver
Bottle opener with large screwdriver & wire stripper
Scissors
Reamer with sewing eye
Phillips screwdriver
Hook
Toothpick
Tweezers
Key ring
It's 3 layers/backsprings thick, so it is still a pretty comfortable pocket ride.
I prefer corkscrew models, since the small screwdriver tip on the can-opener is designed to fit #1 and #2 Phillips screws. But there are some who like the corkscrew replacement Phillips - as the T-handle can allow a lot of downward pressure to be applied for really tight or rusted screws.
I like the in-body Phillips which allows in-line and 90deg use for better access. The in-body Phillips has a 90deg stop squared tang as a deliberate design. I find the 90deg use allows more torque (as in turning) but some complain that strong downward pressure could cause the tool to accidentally close - this has not happened to me.
The most compact model that has an in-body Phillips and scissors currently available is the Explorer and Explorer Plus -
but this will increase the thickness to 4 layers/backsprings which may be a bit much for some.
A discontinued 3 layers model that has almost all the functions of the Explorer Plus was the Yeoman.
The Climber is the Super Tinker with corkscrew instead of the Phillips - if the small screwdriver tip on the can-opener is acceptable for Phillips usage - then this might be another choice with more functionality.
For almost the same functionality is the Compact
at only 2 layers thick.
I was recently informed by members here that the combination tool can fit #1 and #2 Phillips. But this knife does lack the awl/reamer.
Hope this helps
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Vincent
http://UnknownVincent.cjb.net
http://UnknownVT.cjb.net
but I do have several SAKs that have the same tools in different combinations/configurations.
super tinker (US model#53341, Swiss/international #1.4703)
size:91 mm | 3 1/2 inch
Large blade
Small blade
Can opener with small screwdriver
Bottle opener with large screwdriver & wire stripper
Scissors
Reamer with sewing eye
Phillips screwdriver
Hook
Toothpick
Tweezers
Key ring
It's 3 layers/backsprings thick, so it is still a pretty comfortable pocket ride.
I prefer corkscrew models, since the small screwdriver tip on the can-opener is designed to fit #1 and #2 Phillips screws. But there are some who like the corkscrew replacement Phillips - as the T-handle can allow a lot of downward pressure to be applied for really tight or rusted screws.
I like the in-body Phillips which allows in-line and 90deg use for better access. The in-body Phillips has a 90deg stop squared tang as a deliberate design. I find the 90deg use allows more torque (as in turning) but some complain that strong downward pressure could cause the tool to accidentally close - this has not happened to me.
The most compact model that has an in-body Phillips and scissors currently available is the Explorer and Explorer Plus -
but this will increase the thickness to 4 layers/backsprings which may be a bit much for some.
A discontinued 3 layers model that has almost all the functions of the Explorer Plus was the Yeoman.
The Climber is the Super Tinker with corkscrew instead of the Phillips - if the small screwdriver tip on the can-opener is acceptable for Phillips usage - then this might be another choice with more functionality.
For almost the same functionality is the Compact
at only 2 layers thick.
I was recently informed by members here that the combination tool can fit #1 and #2 Phillips. But this knife does lack the awl/reamer.
Hope this helps
--
Vincent
http://UnknownVincent.cjb.net
http://UnknownVT.cjb.net