Two SAKs?

Which One?

  • Super Tinker

    Votes: 5 33.3%

  • Camper +Classic SD

    Votes: 10 66.7%
  • Total voters
    15
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SteeleJ1976

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I have been debating whether to make the Camper +Classic SD my new EDC or if I should just stick with the Super Tinker? Anybody have opinions on this? I also created a poll just to make it more sciencey, lol.
 
Can never go wrong with a Tinker; large, small, Super or Deluxe.
I've carried a Tinker in my pocket at home for over 30 years and carried a Deluxe Tinker in a belt pouch when out and about for about 5 years.
Rich
 
I voted Super Tinker because that is what I am more familiar with.
My method is to look at the implements and what I'm going to use and go from there.
Good luck
 
Let's examine the respective toolsets. Asterisks show tools unique to the complete toolset.

Super Tinker
large blade
small blade
flat SD
bottle opener
wire stripper
can opener
small flat SD
2D Phillips
awl/reamer
*back side Phillips
scissors
*hook
toothpick and tweezers (T&T)

Camper/Classic combo
large blade
small blade
full size flat SD
bottle opener
wire stripper
can opener
small flat SD
#2 2D Phillips
awl/reamer
*corkscrew
optional mini SD that fits in the corkscrew
*wood/plastic saw
scissors
*fine blade
*nail file
another 3D Phillips
small flat SD
another 2D Phillips SD
two sets of T&T

The Camper is a little lighter and thinner than the Super Tinker. The saw adds utility.

I voted for the Camper + Classic combo. In fact it's one of my favourite carries, particularly if I'm outdoors. The only advantage of the back side Phillips over the one on the can opener is that it can access recessed screws. But it's cumbersome and can't handle as much torque, and is practically redundant if you have a Classic etc. on hand. To me, its only advantage over the corkscrew is more comfortable handling.

Because there is a little overlap in screwdrivers, blades, and T&T, you can get by pretty well with just the Classic on your keyring. I'd never be without a 58mm there (my personal choice is the Rambler). The small 58mm scissors punch well beyond their weight.

Popular alternatives to the Classic
The Rambler adds #0 to #2 3D Phillips with another bottle opener and wire stripper. I like this Phillips! It too can access recessed screws. It adds a tiny more weight and thickness to the Classic.

Compared to the Rambler, the Manager adds a pen at the expense of the toothpick, but is a little thicker than the Rambler.

The Midnight Manager adds an LED to the Manager at the expense of both toothpick and tweezers and yet more weight and thickness.
 
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Sawl Goodman said:
Let's examine the respective toolsets. Asterisks show tools unique to the complete toolset.

Super Tinker
large blade
small blade
flat SD
bottle opener
wire stripper
can opener
small flat SD
2D Phillips
awl/reamer
*back side Phillips
scissors
*hook
toothpick and tweezers (T&T)

Camper/Classic combo
large blade
small blade
full size flat SD
bottle opener
wire stripper
can opener
small flat SD
#2 2D Phillips
awl/reamer
*corkscrew
optional mini SD that fits in the corkscrew
*wood/plastic saw
scissors
*fine blade
*nail file
another 3D Phillips
small flat SD
another 2D Phillips SD
two sets of T&T

The Camper is a little lighter and thinner than the Super Tinker. The saw adds utility.

I voted for the Camper + Classic combo. In fact it's one of my favourite carries, particularly if I'm outdoors. The only advantage of the back side Phillips over the one on the can opener is that it can access recessed screws. But it's cumbersome and can't handle as much torque, and is practically redundant if you have a Classic etc. on hand. To me, its only advantage over the corkscrew is more comfortable handling.

Because there is a little overlap in screwdrivers, blades, and T&T, you can get by pretty well with just the Classic on your keyring. I'd never be without a 58mm there (my personal choice is the Rambler). The small 58mm scissors punch well beyond their weight.

Popular alternatives to the Classic
The Rambler adds #0 to #2 3D Phillips with another bottle opener and wire stripper. I like this Phillips! It too can access recessed screws. It adds a tiny more weight and thickness to the Classic.

Compared to the Rambler, the Manager adds a pen at the expense of the toothpick, but is a little thicker than the Rambler.

The Midnight Manager adds an LED to the Manager at the expense of both toothpick and tweezers and yet more weight and thickness.
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Thanks Sawl, I appreciate you in depth breakdown of the toolsets. I am leaning towards the Camper/Classic combo. I love the Super Tinker but I want to maximize my toolset and I think as pointed out the Camper combo does that.
 
How do you normally carry a SAK? Pocket? I'm not comfortable with more than 2 layers on a daily basis. I sometimes carry a three layer in a carry bag, but not in my pocket.
 
22-rimfire said:
How do you normally carry a SAK? Pocket? I'm not comfortable with more than 2 layers on a daily basis. I sometimes carry a three layer in a carry bag, but not in my pocket.
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I pocket carry the Super Tinker in my front pocket with my wallet. The 3 layers doesn"t bother me, but that is my max layers. I like the idea of the Camper being thinner though.
 
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