SAK Scissors Question

[colubrid]

The most used tool for me is the phillips screwdriver. Seems like that a phillips screwdriver I am always reaching for. Now the Rambler has a nice phillips but the Tinker with the phillips that opens in the middle of the handle is awkward to use . I wish that Victorinox would introduce a new phillps into the basic line (like the Pioneer). Now that would be cool.. Or replace the awl with the phillips!!

 

[knarfeng]

I have a Rambler on my key ring (blade, file, bottle opener, scissors). I have always found the scissors on that knife to be adequate for anything I needed to do. So I have not experimented with scissors-equipped larger SAK knives. I might have to try one.

 

[hsherzfeld]

For years, my default SAK was a Tinker (partly because they're really affordable). But I decided to try out a Super Tinker late last year. I found that not only is the scissors layer fairly unobtrusive, but that the slight increase in handle thickness fills my hand better and gives me a more secure grip on the knife than a two-layer SAK allows (of course, this ergonomic improvement would apply to any three-layer SAK regardless of the tools in the third layer).

 

[jmh33]

For years, my default SAK was a Tinker (partly because they're really affordable). But I decided to try out a Super Tinker late last year. I found that not only is the scissors layer fairly unobtrusive, but that the slight increase in handle thickness fills my hand better and gives me a more secure grip on the knife than a two-layer SAK allows (of course, this ergonomic improvement would apply to any three-layer SAK regardless of the tools in the third layer).

This hits the nail !!! I agree!!!
John

 

[rishma]

The most used tool for me is the phillips screwdriver. Seems like that a phillips screwdriver I am always reaching for. Now the Rambler has a nice phillips but the Tinker with the phillips that opens in the middle of the handle is awkward to use . I wish that Victorinox would introduce a new phillps into the basic line (like the Pioneer). Now that would be cool.. Or replace the awl with the phillips!!

Not sure I need scissors, I do like a good Phillips, but don’t take my awl!

 

[dmattaponi]

Scissors are the best part of a SAK!

 

[Grant Haller]

I spent a couple months cycling in England and France and used every tool in my SAK climber. Especially the corkscrew! I used the scissors to cut my nails and trim hair. Neither of which I would want to do with the blade. SAKs are especially great for traveling when you might need unusual tools like a can opener.

 

[tejasandre]

Got nose hair? SAK scissors.

 

[Sharp Steel]

Many years ago I gave the whole family Super Tinkerers. The scissor is the most used tool on mine. Now if they just replace that weird hook with a cork screw it would be perfect.

 

[A.L.]

Got classic alox in my keys so I always have scissors no matter what. In that sense I don’t need them.. or I suppose I do?

 

[Pomsbz]

I don't use scissors all that often so the ones on my Rambler are sufficient for the occasional thread, torn fingernail, etc.

 

[evenkeel]

Got classic alox in my keys so I always have scissors no matter what. In that sense I don’t need them.. or I suppose I do?

Ditto. Always have scissors on me with the alox classic sd but that doesn’t stop me from carrying 91s/94s with scissors pretty regularly The action on Vic’s full-size scissors is nice.

 

[rankor]

My first ever SAK was the Tinker and it was the only one I used for 15 or so years. I've since moved on to other (SAKs), but with exception to the Tinker and Farmer, every other one have scissors.