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I’ve seen a lot of posts that exclaimed that the bulk and weight of mult tools were the reason for opting for the Sak and I can see and understand that. Especially if you’re wearing shorts or tight fitting jeans that can be problematic. It’s a matter of personal preference for sure and what your tasks will require. A few ounces difference in weight is barely noticeable to me unless you’re super sensitive and I think it’s mostly a mental observation rather than an actual hindrance. It reminds me of the story I read in grade school about the princess and the pea. 
I also know it depends on your lifestyle and the tasks that you’re likely to be doing and for some an Sak is plenty sufficient for them. An outdoor or rural setting will likely require more robust tools than an urban setting.
For me the weight isn’t a concern as I am used to carrying all kinds of heavier stuff around since I was a kid and stuff that was much more bulky. I can remember as a kid about 10-12 years old, helping my dad out fixing fence on our ranch and lugging around a leather shoulder bag with staples, a one pound spool of wire, hammer and fence pliers for several miles on foot.
I also wear looser fitting jeans which makes it easier to accommodate the bulk and weight. I hardly notice my Wave or Arc in my pocket along with a Buck 110 and a small slip joint stockman, a microstream flashlight, keys and other necessary items. But they are spread out amongst my pockets and that distributes the weight and bulk. At times I use a belt sheath that spreads it out that much more. And I wear suspenders to help keep my pants up. Lol There’s much to be said about proper fitting clothes that aren’t tight and restrictive nor to loose or baggy and I’m not worried about how fashionable the look only the practical and accommodating needs. I have also noticed that I stay warmer in winter and cooler in the summer and that alone is a big factor.
Just think about the frontiersman and mountain men that explored , trapped and survived the wilderness and rugged terrain. They carried Hawken rifles, ammunition, knife, axe, canteens of water, jerky and dried fruit and hard tac, usually a possibles bag with necessary items for survival and many times all on foot covering thousands of miles blazing their own trails. They were some very tough and rugged individuals!
I also know it depends on your lifestyle and the tasks that you’re likely to be doing and for some an Sak is plenty sufficient for them. An outdoor or rural setting will likely require more robust tools than an urban setting. For me the weight isn’t a concern as I am used to carrying all kinds of heavier stuff around since I was a kid and stuff that was much more bulky. I can remember as a kid about 10-12 years old, helping my dad out fixing fence on our ranch and lugging around a leather shoulder bag with staples, a one pound spool of wire, hammer and fence pliers for several miles on foot.
I also wear looser fitting jeans which makes it easier to accommodate the bulk and weight. I hardly notice my Wave or Arc in my pocket along with a Buck 110 and a small slip joint stockman, a microstream flashlight, keys and other necessary items. But they are spread out amongst my pockets and that distributes the weight and bulk. At times I use a belt sheath that spreads it out that much more. And I wear suspenders to help keep my pants up. Lol There’s much to be said about proper fitting clothes that aren’t tight and restrictive nor to loose or baggy and I’m not worried about how fashionable the look only the practical and accommodating needs. I have also noticed that I stay warmer in winter and cooler in the summer and that alone is a big factor.
Just think about the frontiersman and mountain men that explored , trapped and survived the wilderness and rugged terrain. They carried Hawken rifles, ammunition, knife, axe, canteens of water, jerky and dried fruit and hard tac, usually a possibles bag with necessary items for survival and many times all on foot covering thousands of miles blazing their own trails. They were some very tough and rugged individuals!
