SAK Hook

Most everyone seems to agree that Vics have better craftsmanship. I think what is often overlooked though is that Wenger often has unique, if not better engineering and design. Evo, Evogrip, better scissors, cigar cutters, nail clippers, packlock are Wenger ideas that come to mind. This is one reason why I consider Wenger the equal of Vic overall, superior in some categories, inferior in others.
My first real SAK was a BSA Wenger. I think it is still in my dad's house somewhere but it has been hiding for years now. Maybe I should hate Wengers after all for acting up like that.:)

P.S. Getting back to the original poster, I have never owned a SAK with a hook. I don't see much use for it. Probably after I eventually get one, my opinion will change.
 
The hook I've used many times, as someone else pointed out, it's great for grabbing baling wire on bales. The most common use I've had for it is as a boot lace tightener, work boots, snowboard boots, inline skates.

The corkscrew is essential, not only for opening wine, but I've also screwed it into other things for an impromptu handle, and of course it holds the micro-screwdriver which has been useful for eyeglass repair on many occasions.
 
I like the hook and I seem to always be finding new uses for it. Today I used the hook on a SwissChamp to reach inside a tight space in an ID badge holder to snag a piece of tape and pull it back out. No other blade I can think of would have done that except perhaps the orange peeler on the Executive or Director models.

- Tim
 
I also fish, and ive used it when i went camping to carry the metal stringer because i catch some pretty big fish and it digs into your fingers after a while. Haha quick funny story. Caught a couple large mouth bass, put them on a stringer and then attached my brand new stringer to what i thought was a secure root, well, when i tugged on it it seemed secure. So i continue to fish with the bass thrashing around and all of the sudden, bye bye bass. 2 bass and a brand new stringer gone never to be seen again. And the worst part is, the stringer was my grandfathers lol.
 
That hook reminds me of the button hook that you can find on old pocket knives, that were used to button the small buttons on corsets, gloves, and boots in the Victorian era. They would put the hook through the bottonhole, hook the button, and pull it back through. Might work on sleeve or collar buttons on a man's shirt, too.
 
never thought of that. Lol this topic has come pretty far, i figured people would laugh at me and move on haha. I actually like that hook but i havent used it in a while.
 
sixgunner455 said:
That hook reminds me of the button hook that you can find on old pocket knives, that were used to button the small buttons on corsets, gloves, and boots in the Victorian era. They would put the hook through the bottonhole, hook the button, and pull it back through. Might work on sleeve or collar buttons on a man's shirt, too.
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I have a shirt with tiny buttons and button holes on the cuffs that has always been awkward to button....hmmmm. Hey that trick does actually work! That is officially the first time i've actually USED the hook on my Swisschamp!
Thanks! Woohoo yet another excuse to carry a SAK!
:D
 
The hook could pretty easily be reground to a teeny screwdriver, but I use mine often as apackage/bale carrier, which is what it is.

The corsckrew I useas a corkscrew and as a knot untying tool.

I don't find myself using the awl as much as I uses to, but I just used it to add a hole to my belt today! (smaller, not bigger)
 
Using the hook to untie shoes i find is better because you dont get loops in the laces from the pointy end. I have no use for a corkscrew so i dont buy knives with them.
 
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