Swiss Army anyone ????

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Anyone here have any ?
Anyone like them ?
I have a few different models and they are nice well made stuff. It's very sheeple friendly.

Just askin :)
 
I have a Victorinox Deluxe Tinker, and it is a very useful little SAK, and I DON'T see ANY problem with the steel used for the blades.
 
I love my SAK. I have a Victorinox Huntsman (I think) except it is an older model and doesn't have the hook. My friend has almost the exact same model, except his has the hook. Anyway, he was in the Peace Corps for two years in Russia, and he used the knife the whole time. The can opener on the knife was his only can opener for two years. I recently cleaned his knife for him. (first time it has been cleaned I think)-- no rust or corrosion, even though it was so filthy that some of the blades and tools would barely open. After I finished cleaning it, I was going to sharpen it on my Sharpmaker, but I checked the blades and they were still razor sharp. Not exactly my definition of crap steel. I know there are better steels out there, but I am really impressed with both the cutting ability and edge retention, especially for a knife that costs less than thirty dollars.
--Josh
 
One on the work keyring, one in the tackle box, one in the shooting bag, one in the wife's purse, one in the camp pack. You just never know, and they always come in handy.

Not great steel, but they work in a pinch.
 
The steel they use is fine, just not super hard and high tech. The thin grind helps a lot in their cutting ability.
 
I love Swiss Army Knives!
In fact, I have more of them than any other type knife in my collection.
Overall, I think the Vics are slightly better (very slightly!) but the Wengers are great too.
They are just so handy to carry around--I love my Gerber Pro-Scout and my Leatherman Micra, and my Buck 303 stockman, but eventually they all end up back on the shelf and the SAK is back in my pocket.

Vics:
Pioneer, Electrician, Cadet, Supertinker, Classic, Camper, Recruit.

Wengers:
Standard Issue, Handyman, Trout, Viking, Apprentice, Highlander, and a Camoflage-scaled Highlander.

And I'm going to buy the Vic Locksmith soon.
My favorites are probably the Cadet and Electrician--but the camo Highlander is appealing (and I usually hate camo handles on knives).

Good luck,
Allen.
 
I like'm have coupe includeing Granddads, That right there should
tell you something. :-)

Most say I like Wenger's a lot bether over the Victorinox,
the scissors ("Self-Sharpening", They have teeth, MUCH nicer)
and the Springs (On the scissors, Works like a Micra, Works against
the main spring not some little cheap bend over thing)

I'd have to say that I like Leatherman better, but That's almost
a different price range, Size, and Sheepy facter...but My SAK
(Wenger "Buck-Swiss" Workman II) isn't my EDC since I got my
LM Wave, thats one sweet tool!! and There's nothing like the looks
on peoples face when I flip it like a butterfly. :-)
Just one of the small joys in life!!
 
My Victorinox Soldier is one of my favorite knives. It would be even more perfect if it contained a saw.

PM
 
Oh, Yes. These neat tools should be obligatory for membership here. My current favorites are the Super Tinker and my newly-acquired Cyber-Tool.

I've never had a problem with the steel. As long as you don't try to do something a SAK is not intended to do, it shouldn't be a problem.
 
>"I don't know what kind of steel they use in their blades, but it's the worst I've EVER seen on a knife ..."
>"I think the wengers are much better than the victorinox, the scissors alone make up the difference. ..."

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What can I say, except :rolleyes: ?
 
Got a Victorinox Classic and Recruit-I don't like the larger SAKs, might as well carry the multi-tool. I love the smaller ones, though. They come in handy all the time.
These are great knives for the money, but they are not of super quality or good steel, and I don't know why anyone would pretend that they are. The scales loosen quickly, and they don't hold an edge-so what? They're cheap, and easy to sharpen. I paid $15 for my Recruit, ten months ago, and have used it almost daily since (mostly the flathead screwdriver, small blade, and the tweezers). Well worth the money, and if I ever lose it, it will be replaced the next day.
 
I own a Victorinox Explorer with black handles and I've carried it daily since 1993. Besides their usefulness, SAK's are great for introducing non-knife people to the benefits of carrying a blade; recently I initiated my little brother (8 years old) with a Victorinox signature, I hope it will be a good start for him.
 
Well, it's not VG10 or ATS-55 or one of the best steels, but it is GOOD steel. My SAKs, given equal use, will not dull much quicker than my Buck, Case, Camillus, or Schrade knives. And when they do dull, they are real easy to resharpen. They do everything that can be reasonably expected of a pocket-knife AND MORE!

How fast do you think a VG10 blade will dull if you use it as a bottle-opener and a screwdriver?

Too bad about the corkscrew breaking--but I've seen Enduras with broken tips just from being dropped 2 feet.
 
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