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I just wanted to let people know how positively impressed I am with the SAK CyberTool 34. Its been a long, long time since Ive owned a SAK, and must have forgotten how good the quality actually is. I was doing a mess of computer work at my mothers house a couple weeks ago, and had to stop at a local store to pick up some miscellaneous cables and such. I saw a CyberTool in the display case, and commented on how cool it looked. My mother must have appreciated the work I did for her, because she showed up at my door the next door with a thank you gift. As you can guess, the gift was the CyberTool 34.
Ive been using the SAK at work for the last week, earning my living as a computer network engineer. The CyberTool has proven invaluable for my duties. The bit holder and screwdriver are a pleasure to use. Unlike some multi-tools, the screwdriver is actually long enough to remove expansion slot cards without banging into the side of the case. The SAK also twists in your hand much easier than something like a Leatherman Wave. The fact that the screwdriver, without any bits, doubles as a nut driver has proven to be a godsend when working on IBM PCs. The small pliers are even perfect for unclipping the newer tight fitting CPU fans, where the Wave often gets in the way. I also appreciate the scissors, which are larger than those on my Leatherman Micra.
The CyberTool doesnt stop being useful when I leave the office either. I was very impressed by being able to use the SAK torx bits to tighten the pivot screw on my wifes CRKT KFF a couple days ago. The large blade of the screwdriver has even proven to be a great little tool, scraping dried up wood varnish off of a linoleum countertop. Heck, I even used the well-hidden pin to scrape Homer Formsby varnish remover out of the cracks in a piece of wood I was working on.
To tell you the truth, I dont know how I ever lived without this baby. It was just yesterday that I needed to tighten one of the screws on my sunglasses. Victorinox has this great little removable flathead screwdriver that nests into the corkscrew. And while I dont use a corkscrew very often, the beer cap lifter came in very handy last night, kicking back on the porch with good old Sam Adams.
There really isnt much that I dont like about the CyberTool 34. The knife has much better walk and talk than most American made slipjoints, some tools actually slipping into two different positions. The SAK is even quite light in weight for such a versatile little gadget. I guess my only complaint is that Victorinox doesnt give you a belt pouch with the CyberTool 34. As compact as it is, its really not a pocket tool. You need a belt sheath for this puppy. Not having a SAK sheath handy, I opted to retire my not-so-great Gerber 400 and use the sheath for the SAK. It sits a little deep in the Gerber sheath, but attaching a leather lace lanyard to the CyberTools key ring made drawing the knife from the sheath very easy.
All in all, I just made a lifelong friend with the Cybertool 34. It instantly replaced both my Leatherman Micra and Wave for everyday carry. Victorinox has manufactured a beautifully executed tool. My next job is to test it in the mountains of the Adirondacks, where I normally hike with a Wave strapped to my side. But even if it doesnt replace my multi-tool for hiking, 5 out 7 days a week aint bad.
Ive been using the SAK at work for the last week, earning my living as a computer network engineer. The CyberTool has proven invaluable for my duties. The bit holder and screwdriver are a pleasure to use. Unlike some multi-tools, the screwdriver is actually long enough to remove expansion slot cards without banging into the side of the case. The SAK also twists in your hand much easier than something like a Leatherman Wave. The fact that the screwdriver, without any bits, doubles as a nut driver has proven to be a godsend when working on IBM PCs. The small pliers are even perfect for unclipping the newer tight fitting CPU fans, where the Wave often gets in the way. I also appreciate the scissors, which are larger than those on my Leatherman Micra.
The CyberTool doesnt stop being useful when I leave the office either. I was very impressed by being able to use the SAK torx bits to tighten the pivot screw on my wifes CRKT KFF a couple days ago. The large blade of the screwdriver has even proven to be a great little tool, scraping dried up wood varnish off of a linoleum countertop. Heck, I even used the well-hidden pin to scrape Homer Formsby varnish remover out of the cracks in a piece of wood I was working on.
To tell you the truth, I dont know how I ever lived without this baby. It was just yesterday that I needed to tighten one of the screws on my sunglasses. Victorinox has this great little removable flathead screwdriver that nests into the corkscrew. And while I dont use a corkscrew very often, the beer cap lifter came in very handy last night, kicking back on the porch with good old Sam Adams.
There really isnt much that I dont like about the CyberTool 34. The knife has much better walk and talk than most American made slipjoints, some tools actually slipping into two different positions. The SAK is even quite light in weight for such a versatile little gadget. I guess my only complaint is that Victorinox doesnt give you a belt pouch with the CyberTool 34. As compact as it is, its really not a pocket tool. You need a belt sheath for this puppy. Not having a SAK sheath handy, I opted to retire my not-so-great Gerber 400 and use the sheath for the SAK. It sits a little deep in the Gerber sheath, but attaching a leather lace lanyard to the CyberTools key ring made drawing the knife from the sheath very easy.
All in all, I just made a lifelong friend with the Cybertool 34. It instantly replaced both my Leatherman Micra and Wave for everyday carry. Victorinox has manufactured a beautifully executed tool. My next job is to test it in the mountains of the Adirondacks, where I normally hike with a Wave strapped to my side. But even if it doesnt replace my multi-tool for hiking, 5 out 7 days a week aint bad.
