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I have a few different SAK's that I occasionally carry. I enjoy the small size, light weight, ergonomics, and variety of functions that they offer.
However, it seems odd to me that knife-wise, they seem to be stuck in a rut. Not that they are particularily bad - more that they could be better. It seems like recently, all SAK innovation has been around cramming more and more electrical devices (lights/watches/altimeters/etc) into the handle.
I would really like to have a SAK with
1) A pocket clip
2) One hand opening
3) Better scales (Alox is a good start)
The new Victorinox one handed Trailmaster seems like a big step. It has one hand opening, and a locking blade. However, it is a pretty good sized knife, and still comes equipped with a key ring. And, it has those plastic scales that I always seem to break loose.
The "new" Farmer shown on equipped.org looks like a good start too. But, once again, it has the "wonderful" key ring. On top of that, it doesn't have one hand opening, a locking blade, or tweezers/toothpick.
Another issue is the so-called "hiking" knives that come equipped with bottle and can openers. I can't tell you the last time I went hiking/backpacking with canned food and glass bottles.
Are there any other options out there?
The new small multitools are a good option, but I would really prefer still having the toothpick and tweezers.
Why doesn't Victorinox/Wenger catch up with the rest of the industry?
-- Rob
However, it seems odd to me that knife-wise, they seem to be stuck in a rut. Not that they are particularily bad - more that they could be better. It seems like recently, all SAK innovation has been around cramming more and more electrical devices (lights/watches/altimeters/etc) into the handle.
I would really like to have a SAK with
1) A pocket clip
2) One hand opening
3) Better scales (Alox is a good start)
The new Victorinox one handed Trailmaster seems like a big step. It has one hand opening, and a locking blade. However, it is a pretty good sized knife, and still comes equipped with a key ring. And, it has those plastic scales that I always seem to break loose.
The "new" Farmer shown on equipped.org looks like a good start too. But, once again, it has the "wonderful" key ring. On top of that, it doesn't have one hand opening, a locking blade, or tweezers/toothpick.
Another issue is the so-called "hiking" knives that come equipped with bottle and can openers. I can't tell you the last time I went hiking/backpacking with canned food and glass bottles.
Are there any other options out there?
The new small multitools are a good option, but I would really prefer still having the toothpick and tweezers.
Why doesn't Victorinox/Wenger catch up with the rest of the industry?
-- Rob