Size of SAK Explorer?

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fuquayj

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I am thinking of buying a Victorinox Explorer but I am curious as to how thick it is. Does anyone have any good pics or measurements of the thickness of the Explorer? Thanks
 
I carry one in my pocket everyday. Sometimes I have to pat my pocket to make sure that it's there. It is unobtrusive and as far as I'm concerned has most of the tools that I need on a daily basis.

Chad
 
I posted a couple of pics in the other 'size' thread in the general discussion.
 
enix said:
This makes it 4 layers right? I can't seem to find any place that says or has a pic.

TIA
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Yep, 4 layers. Here's a photo of one of mine:
explorer-layers.jpg


Here's a link to the manufacturer's information: http://www.victorinox.com/index.cfm?site=victorinox.ch&page=164&lang=E
 
Well, I really like 3 layer SAK's, but I am wanting the mag glass so I still need to think on it for a bit.

Is a 4 layer that much bigger in the pocket?
 
enix said:
Well, I really like 3 layer SAK's, but I am wanting the mag glass so I still need to think on it for a bit.

Is a 4 layer that much bigger in the pocket?
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I also prefer the slimmer 3 layer Swiss army knives. When carried in a pocket, I find the difference in bulk is noticeable but tolerable.

If you want a slim SAK with a magnifying glass, you might look for a 2-layer scientist. It's discontinued but I got one from felinevet and they sometimes crop up on ebay.

scientist-full.jpg
 
The Explorer is my favorite SAK, in part because it has a has a phillips that extends 180 degrees like God intended. :thumbup:

Victorinox-Explorer-Lg.jpg
 
supratentorial said:
If you want a slim SAK with a magnifying glass, you might look for a 2-layer scientist. It's discontinued but I got one from felinevet and they sometimes crop up on ebay.
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Like SupraT, I also feel four layers is a bit much to carry in a pocket... Besides the Scientist, you might also track down a Yeoman, which is a Scientist with a scissor layer. The Yeoman is also discontinued by they do appear from time time on eBay or from FelineVet.
 
Roger (SwissBianco) recently did a second run of the Yeoman. Tim (FelineVet) may have some of those in stock.
Alexei
 
MG_Saldivar and supratentorial, thanks for the info on the scientist and yeoman. It's really hard to keep track of all these SAK's.

on a side note: If anyone knows how to use the SAK finder on SOSAK pm me please. I can't seem to find how to submit my search after i fill out all the requirements. Thanks.
 
There's no proper 'Submit' button on the SAK Selector. Just hit the 'Select' button at the top left, and you're in business.
 
enix said:
It's really hard to keep track of all these SAK's.
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Agreed. You're always welcome to ask other SAK nuts for advice, but one good place to learn about the "hot" discontinued (and still-in-production) models is by reading through all the SOSAKOnline articles. If nothing else, you can drool over the pix. :p
 
Comes in Stay Glo...

was thinking of my Climber when I wrote that - but I know the scales can be swapped.
 
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