The Pioneer X = Brilliant!

I have a splinter pick in my first aid. Never regretted not having tweezers, although I also have those in my first aid kit too, actually. Is it OK for a Leatherman guy to post here? :) :) :)
 
Did anyone pick up last year's Winter Magic LE? I wouldn't normally buy a PX but I couldn't resist this beauty, just to have.
 
DocT said:
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I like the Pioneer X so much that I ordered the Cutlery Shoppe exclusive green. This is basically a tool kit in a slim, carryable design. It has everything I want. I cannot wait for it to get here.

I use my other X all the time. I have it in a leather slip of sorts and it stays in my pocket most days (unless I am carrying a Cadet). I always find something that needs just the attention this is made for. I think this is the apex of Victorinox SAKs. It is brilliant.
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How do you feel a Pioneer X pockets vs something like a Climber?
 
SteeleJ1976 said:
How do you feel a Pioneer X pockets vs something like a Climber?
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I carry my Pioneer X in a leather slip, most of the time, but sometimes I just drop it in my pocket. I can't comment on the climber except to say that the plastic scales are always more bulky than Alox.
 
I honestly do not understand the fascination with scissors. Other than the remote possibility of needing them for trimming a mustache/hair, what use are they ? If I was into origami or crafts I would use dedicated scissors at home. Seriously, please explain the use of scissors outdoors, what use am I missing ?
 
upnorth said:
I honestly do not understand the fascination with scissors. Other than the remote possibility of needing them for trimming a mustache/hair, what use are they ? If I was into origami or crafts I would use dedicated scissors at home. Seriously, please explain the use of scissors outdoors, what use am I missing ?
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Personal preference I guess. I like them if I’m cutting something in a tight space. They’re good for zip ties and other situations where being able to cut from both sides is useful. I use mine, if they’re on me, to remove cucumbers and other veg from the garden. Some of my cucumber vines, pepper plants etc get pretty dense and this way I can reach an arm in and snip them off one-handed without worrying about hitting other parts of the plants. Also good for removing tags from t-shirts and other minor cutting tasks on flimsy materials. All things that can be accomplished with a blade, for sure - I wouldn’t say scissors are a must-have but they do prove useful at times.
 
evenkeel said:
Personal preference I guess. I like them if I’m cutting something in a tight space. They’re good for zip ties and other situations where being able to cut from both sides is useful. I use mine, if they’re on me, to remove cucumbers and other veg from the garden. Some of my cucumber vines, pepper plants etc get pretty dense and this way I can reach an arm in and snip them off one-handed without worrying about hitting other parts of the plants. Also good for removing tags from t-shirts and other minor cutting tasks on flimsy materials. All things that can be accomplished with a blade, for sure - I wouldn’t say scissors are a must-have but they do prove useful at times.
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Fair enough. Thanks for the honest answer, as mine was an honest question.
 
upnorth said:
I honestly do not understand the fascination with scissors. Other than the remote possibility of needing them for trimming a mustache/hair, what use are they ? If I was into origami or crafts I would use dedicated scissors at home. Seriously, please explain the use of scissors outdoors, what use am I missing ?
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I have the same question about the saw. When I'm in the woods, I always have a SAK with a saw, just in case. But I always carry at least a good hand saw which is much faster.

Sadly 99.9% of the time, I'm in town/suburbia. So no use for the SAW, but lots of uses for the scissors. In addition to zip ties, they are great for clipping the nylon string that hold on price tags, and are incredibly handy for traveling, there's always something to be clipped in a hotel room or in a car. There's even a small bladeless SAK that TSA doesn't even glance at. It is always in my pocket when I'm traveling by air. So when I'm without a knife, a scissors can usually be used in lieu of.

I think the answer lies in context and where you spend your time.
 
The Pioneer X is a really cool tool and I wanted one, but I held off until the Farmer X was released. The saw is very useful!
 
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