So what I think about the Super Tinker so far...

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KennyB

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I got a Super Tinker about amonth ago and I'm really liking it alot more than I thought I would. I bought it because I just wanted to try a SAK and it was for a good price at WalMart. Honestly at first I was kind of disappointed that I got a model with a screwdriver instead of a corkscrew, but then I couldn't really figure out why I wanted a corkscrew so much anyway--haven't drank wine in a long time and I definitely need a screwdriver more often--I love me some Vodka and orange juice. Also the Phillips one comes in handy too.

Anyway I'm really surprised about which tools I'm using the most on it. It's weird having a knife that has scissors as well, because instantly about 2/3 of what I would use a knife for I use the scissors for instead.

Then believe it or not, I've found it handier to use the canopener on it than the one in my drawer--I'm not sure what the problem with that one is but it's been a pain in the butt for the longest time.

I really like the awl and the reamer. It's very useful as just a sharp poky thing in general, or to scrape stuff, etc....

But then there's also one tool that almost every SAK has and is so unappreciated... The blade! I really love how thin it is and the overall shape. I always thought they were zero ground before but there's not only a small grind angle, but even a distal taper toward the tip. It's super slicy! Plus as much as I've heard about SAKs being tempered soft and not holding an edge very well I haven't felt unsatisfied with it.
 
Glad to hear your getting along with you Super Tinker. I personally prefer the corkscrew over the backside Philips, but its all preference. One of the reasons is that the corkscrew can carry the micro driver in it. If you wan't to try a corkscrew model you should think about one with a inline Philips like the Explorer. :thumbup: If you did not know the 3mm small flat head on the can opener is also perfect for use on Philips as long as the screw is not recessed. I know how you feel about the scissors. I use scissors quite often and after carrying SAK's for years I could not imagine not having a pair on me at all times. The can opener is very effective once you get the proper motion/angle figured out and I use a SAK can opener quite often. It has saved the day on multiple fishing trips as well. The awl rocks as i'm sure you know. Very effective and useful for much more than just drilling holes in wood. The blades are a bit soft, but I don't say that in a bad way. I really like the hardness of steel they use and have never had any complaints. SoOoOo..... What model do you want next. :D
 
Being nice and soft is why I chose it to cut wire or against metal and still holds a working edge. Then sharpens up very easily
 
I think that most people who feel that SAKs are tempered soft probably tried a fake. Yes they are not a super steel, and that thin blade sharpens easily, but they are very useful, and well worth carrying.
 
Capt. Spaulding said:
Glad to hear your getting along with you Super Tinker. I personally prefer the corkscrew over the backside Philips, but its all preference. One of the reasons is that the corkscrew can carry the micro driver in it. If you wan't to try a corkscrew model you should think about one with a inline Philips like the Explorer. :thumbup: If you did not know the 3mm small flat head on the can opener is also perfect for use on Philips as long as the screw is not recessed. I know how you feel about the scissors. I use scissors quite often and after carrying SAK's for years I could not imagine not having a pair on me at all times. The can opener is very effective once you get the proper motion/angle figured out and I use a SAK can opener quite often. It has saved the day on multiple fishing trips as well. The awl rocks as i'm sure you know. Very effective and useful for much more than just drilling holes in wood. The blades are a bit soft, but I don't say that in a bad way. I really like the hardness of steel they use and have never had any complaints. SoOoOo..... What model do you want next. :D
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I like the corkscrew and stuffed the one on my Swisschamp with the eenie screwdriver. But if I have to choose between Super Tinker with ph screwdriver and Climber with corkscrew, I choose ST. In my doings, the probability of needing the ph driver is greater than that of a corkscrew, and I've never used the tiny screwdriver even once :rolleyes: . Also, it makes for a more comfortable grip when using the blades or other implements.
 
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I've been at more than one event where my corkscrew has saved a bit of frustration, LOL. I've not yet tried it on a knot, but I've seen folks post here that it's good for undoing them. Never used the eensy driver, either. Lot of today's eyeware is using mini-philipsheads, LOL. The can opener is quite easy and smooth to use once you get your rythym going. Most used are my reamer, scissors, and magnifier.
 
When we start out with SAKs we wind up wanting the corkscrew purely because it's the quintessential tool. It's like the pommel on today's Becker knives; you immediately associate one with the other.

The Super Tinker has firmly established itself as being my favorite SAK out of all of the various models that I own. But don't ask me to explain just why it's my favorite, because I really don't know myself.
 
Capt. Spaulding said:
Glad to hear your getting along with you Super Tinker. I personally prefer the corkscrew over the backside Philips, but its all preference. One of the reasons is that the corkscrew can carry the micro driver in it. If you wan't to try a corkscrew model you should think about one with a inline Philips like the Explorer. :thumbup: If you did not know the 3mm small flat head on the can opener is also perfect for use on Philips as long as the screw is not recessed. I know how you feel about the scissors. I use scissors quite often and after carrying SAK's for years I could not imagine not having a pair on me at all times. The can opener is very effective once you get the proper motion/angle figured out and I use a SAK can opener quite often. It has saved the day on multiple fishing trips as well. The awl rocks as i'm sure you know. Very effective and useful for much more than just drilling holes in wood. The blades are a bit soft, but I don't say that in a bad way. I really like the hardness of steel they use and have never had any complaints. SoOoOo..... What model do you want next. :D
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Probably the Explorer, it seems to have the closest match to the tools the Super Tinker has plus the ones I want. Wish I could have one with a woodsaw and pliars too though, although I'm not sure how much use I'd get out of the SAK pliars compared to a heavier pair.
 
stvpourciau said:
None, except a an electrician's knife.

The wood saw is great for everyday mundane task life opening a tube of caulk.
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Well I like a small saw for adding wood to a camp fire. But I think I'll probably just get a dedicated saw, they tend to be a little bit nicer given the extra length.

With all that I'm really looking at the Explorer. Not much thicker than the Super Tinker either, and I like the inline Phillips.
 
KennyB said:
Well I like a small saw for adding wood to a camp fire. But I think I'll probably just get a dedicated saw, they tend to be a little bit nicer given the extra length.

With all that I'm really looking at the Explorer. Not much thicker than the Super Tinker either, and I like the inline Phillips.
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The Explorer is a very cool model and I would highly suggest getting one. If you wan't any specific pictures of one just let me know. :thumbup:
 
KennyB said:
Well I like a small saw for adding wood to a camp fire. But I think I'll probably just get a dedicated saw, they tend to be a little bit nicer given the extra length.

With all that I'm really looking at the Explorer. Not much thicker than the Super Tinker either, and I like the inline Phillips.
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Deluxe tinker
 
Capt. Spaulding said:
I love the Deluxe Tinker, but I think the OP wanted to try the inline Philips.
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Yep. As useful as it is, something about the phillips on the back end just feels awkward to me. I'm more use to having a screw-driver that the handle is paralell to the driver instead of perpendicular.

One reason I kind of liked the other way more is that I kind of don't know my own strength... So if I started to unscrew something and was using too much torque, I could feel the handle turning and could tell I needed to back off easier before stripping the screwhead.
 
Just started EDC'ing a SAK myself. I usualyy either carried a Benchmade or a Spyderco. I have been very surprised with the blade as well. I figured it would lose an edge fast. I have been carrying it about 3 weeks now and I can still shave the hair off my arm with it. Maybe it's because of all the other tools and I use the blade less than I do on my other knives with better blade steel.
 
Deluxe Tinker all the way .... when it comes to a small one-in-all tool that still can be carried in a pocket. A Swisschamp of course can do more, but it´s a sheath carry SAK. ;)

I like the Deluxe Tinker very much :) Great tool. I haven´t tried the ST yet, but I have several Climbers around which I really like to carry and use frequently.
 
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