SAK-like Knives...

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ivan_yulaev

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Alright guys, one thing about Vic knives puts me off, and that's the blade steel. I'm wondering, is there any SAK-like knife which has SAK-styled blades, tools, etc, but made of better steel and with better handle materials? I would be willing to pay a decent price for something like this...
 
Yes, AG Russell has a Scout knife that is pretty good.

You could always get a custom knifemaker to make you one. There are many that like multi-blades, etc. But then you're looking at $200+.

There's a reason the lil' SAKs have the steel they do. ;)

(which is good enough for me, btw)
 
ivan_yulaev said:
Alright guys, one thing about Vic knives puts me off, and that's the blade steel.
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a little (steel) knowledge can be a........(?)

No, the SAK is by no means the best "exotic" hi-tech (all-singing-dancin') steel - but it's more than just adequate........
as there are literally millions of users who can attest.

oh, BTW - other multi-implement knives may use a "better" steel for their blade - BUT they will not have the fit, finish and action of a real SAK.

How long have you used a SAK on a regular basis?

If so, what's the problem with the SAK steel, please?

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Vincent

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I use Victorinox SAKs on a regular basis. The steel is easy to resharpen, and holds a shaving edge better than you would think. For all practical purposes, my Victoriox Atlas gets used far more than my Sebenza or BM 710 when it comes to cutting. The more I use well made factory blades, the more I wonder why I would use a custom blade that is literally 10 times the cost and maybe only a small marginal performance improvement.
 
UnknownVT said:
a little (steel) knowledge can be a........(?)

No, the SAK is by no means the best "exotic" hi-tech (all-singing-dancin') steel - but it's more than just adequate........
as there are literally millions of users who can attest.

oh, BTW - other multi-implement knives may use a "better" steel for their blade - BUT they will not have the fit, finish and action of a real SAK.

How long have you used a SAK on a regular basis?

If so, what's the problem with the SAK steel, please?

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Vincent

agree wholeheartedly, I use my mechanic and spartan on a regular basis on normal edc chores, i.e. opening boxes, mail, cutting cheese etc. I've found the blades can be honed to a razor's edge on my Spydie Sharpmaker. They just need a touch up every now and then but no complaints about the quality of the Victorinox Rostfrei "wonder" steel.
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I believe the steel used by Victorinox is great for my use and probably most everyones, yet I can understand someones desire for something else. I can also understand the desire for better handles (though there are the very good alox models).

Throughout the years I have seen SAK style knives, Richardz, Aitor and Nontron come to my mind, there are others, British, Italian and German (and horrible cheapos from the Orient), some actually quite good but not as well made as Victorinox and Wenger and often more expensive, I also doubt that they used any better steel.

For a simple camper model there are alternatives, such as the A.G. Russell boy scout knife, for the more elaborate SAKs there is the possibility of making custom scales (not a very hard thing to do) and replacing the main blade by one made from a modern super-steel (much harder but a good custom maker might do it).

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I love the easy to sharpen stainless steel on SAK's. Buck's 420HC, and 440C from most every company are also two of my favorites. GREAT for users.
-Kevin :)
 
I've found that SAK blades have an almost magical ability to easily take absurdly sharp edges. It would be nice if they could extend this magic to something like S30V.

I would like to see a high-quality SAK style knife. Something adjustable, with customizable handles (and perhaps tools), high quality steel, and a frigging pocket clip. If someone made an indestructable $200 SAK, I'd buy it.
 
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