traditional slip vs. SAK vs. multi-tool ???

[11x11x]

I love all them.

 

[hansli]

When I was on the road as a student and could afford one knife, it was a SAK. Open cans, bottles, make sandwiches, slice food, do some doctoring etc. and so on. I still carry one daily. To me, nothing comes close, least of all a traditional slipjoint.

 

[Buzzbait]

I'll take a SAK every time. Preferably a Farmer. It has a good grip, no plastic parts to melt accidentally, and a kick butt saw. It's also nice and small and light in weight. I'd only carry a multitool if I needed pliers. The only time I ever need pliers outdoors is when I'm fishing, and it's easy enough to whittle a makeshift hook disgorger with a SAK. A SAK is easy to field sharpen too, and wickedly corrosion resistant.

A case could be made for an old carbon steel slipjont. Those old carbon steel slippies are wonderful to work with.

 

[mdauben]

My standard "trio" is a small axe, a medium fixed blade, and SAK. My current SAK of choice is a non-serrated One Hand Trekker. I generally don't care for pliers type multitools while camping and hiking, simply becuase I have felt the need for the pliers out in the woods.

 

[ss Dragonfly]

I had spoken to AG Russell about having Victorinox make a knife on the Farmer frame ~ spey, sheepsfoot, and either the Sac spear blade or a turkish clip; it would still have the awl and the saw. At first he was excited about the idea, but when he researched it it wasn't economically feasible. Maybe we should all petition Vic and they would bring it out themselves?

I personally think this would be awesome. I would be in.

 

[Foilist]

I generally don't care for pliers type multitools while camping and hiking, simply becuase I have felt the need for the pliers out in the woods.

I use the pliers on mine a lot as a pot-grabber. I also do a lot of camping with a motorcycle, so the pliers is convenient for me. It is also nice for repairing gear if you have anything vaguely mechanical (Coleman stove, etc.), and in a real emergency situation, I figured I could use it to harvest and modify manmade stuff you find in the woods (wire fence, etc.).

 

[dd61999]

Case slippie, The more I am outside, the more I realize I just need the Blade. People in backpacking forums realize this as well.

However, when mountain biking. Thats a whole different story, I bring a leatherman

 

[jiggybaw]

Slipjoint-not enough
Multitool-too much
SAK-just right
IMO

 

[Mack]

A case could be made for an old carbon steel slipjont. Those old carbon steel slippies are wonderful to work with.

The next time I see one of these it will become mine. Now, where do I find one.

 

[dalee100]

Hi,

This has been an interesting thread for me to read. I've been tinkering around with what I carry while hunting. I have always carried a slippie in my pocket. I tend to like them better than SAKs because traditional slippies are available in better steels than SAKs. And multiple blades in different styles are very useful. Though since I've started carrying and using some SAKs, I've gained a new appreciation of what they can do.

I just never carry fixed blades. A bit too cumbersome for me. I prefer a large folder. I used to carry an old Schrade LB7. But it went missing in a move years ago. And I don't see myself with a 110.

So my latest setup is a Case Gunboat in a belt sheath with a SAK Hiker in my pocket. The Gunboat is a big beefy 3 bladed knife that can handle heavy work. And the Hiker has a nice selection of tools with 2 blades and a saw. It should work for me.

dalee

 

[Will Power]

SAK Farmer Alox always in my small side pack,goes everywhere.
Puukko as a belt knife.
Old School knife in the pocket,usualy Medium or Large Stockman, but Slimline Trapper gets a look in or a sturdier single blade just for food prep.
Victorinox multi tool stays in the car or goes on the cycle.

This set-up suits me but others have interesting alternatives too.

 

[mdauben]

I use the pliers on mine a lot as a pot-grabber.

That's what god invented banada's for. The universal outdoor tool!

I also do a lot of camping with a motorcycle, so the pliers is convenient for me.

Well, I'm talking about overnight, backcountry camping where you are carrying everything on your back in my previous post. I often carry a set of plier-tools when I'm riding my own motorcycle, whether its just an afternoon jaunt or an overnight trip.

Still, I would not tell someone else that a multi-tool is wrong for them, its just not something I have found a need for during my camping experience.

 

[ZombaiO]

I like to carry both a SAK and a traditional slipjoint.
SAK for the tools - like saw,awl,scissors,screwdrivers etc..
Slippie - just because I like 'em - they're way too cool to be left at home IMO
But if it should be only one pocket knife I will grab the SAK - it's just more useful.

 

[Foilist]

That's what god invented banada's for. The universal outdoor tool!


Well, I'm talking about overnight, backcountry camping where you are carrying everything on your back in my previous post. I often carry a set of plier-tools when I'm riding my own motorcycle, whether its just an afternoon jaunt or an overnight trip.

Still, I would not tell someone else that a multi-tool is wrong for them, its just not something I have found a need for during my camping experience.

If I'm being perfectly honest with myself, I have to admit enjoying the gadget-appeal of a multitool!:thumbup:

 

[Buzzbait]

The next time I see one of these it will become mine. Now, where do I find one.

You have two options. Go back in a time machine to the early 1960's, or hit Ebay. I have a bad habit of collecting scout patterns. I have a number of them, and never paid more than $20.00 or $30.00 for any one of them. Most cost me $10.00 to $15.00.

Here's an even older carbon steel Craftsman model, with green bone handles.

 

[The Government]

Whenever I EDC a slipjoint, like a stockman, I will also carry a leatherman Micra in my watch pocket. That covers most SAK tools, and you get the bonus of extra blades that have more heft to them and versatility.

Those scout models posted above are awesome. Case is still making a scout Jr. model. I would like to get my hands on one.

I still carry SAKs -it is just an even game to me -neither traditionals nor SAKs are winning anything against each other since they both have their trade-offs.

 

[Henry44]

From 8-18 years old, carried a KampKing. Did all a boy would ever need and then some. I became more sophisticated and bought a nice stockman. Then i watched Minnie Driver save the day, 3 times, in the movie "Hard Rain".Went right out and bought a Victorinox "Tinker". The Tinker is everything the KampKing was,with one more blade and a toothpick. I got two pockets,so i carry the "Tinker" and a Buck "Companion"(EDC). The buck is great for fine cutting, the "Tinker", for tougher jobs. If i go into the wild,i belt carry a Old Timer 250T,which is only 33 years old and is on it's third sheath. I used to be a butcher, i keep all 3 sharp enough to skin with, and they all 3 have.
A Leatherman pstII, resides on my motorcyle

 

[crbauhs]

Normally I have a traditional slipjoint with me, but to be fair I only go woods bumming for a few hours at a time. But I can do everything with my 8OT that I can with my SAK. It just takes a bit more time.But a SAK is a very useful tool and I'd bring my farmer with me for sure along with my traditional and fixed blade if it was going to be a day or more.

 

[crbauhs]

You have two options. Go back in a time machine to the early 1960's, or hit Ebay. I have a bad habit of collecting scout patterns. I have a number of them, and never paid more than $20.00 or $30.00 for any one of them. Most cost me $10.00 to $15.00.

Here's an even older carbon steel Craftsman model, with green bone handles.

Thats a gorgeous scout knife there my friend. Good stuff. Great find.

 

[theedge13]

i like to carry all three..hehe...and a decent fixed blade...and axe/machete...i do have a flair for overkill tho