Well, I destroyed my Rucksack

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Eyegor

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Like most SAKaholics I am a firm believer in using my SAK for duties it clearly was not intended for, and today I finally paid for it. While attempting to unjam a paper shredder in our office, my Rucksack got eaten. The shredder was so jammed that the roller blades on the shredder wouldn't even turn. Since no one was able to get the cover off we were left with the option of attempting to dig out the offending paper. Well after sawing through most of the blockage, (paper is just another form of wood, right) I was able to remove some and loosen it up enough that the shredder rollers would turn, but you still couldn't feed any paper through it. So with it running, I was trying to poke the remaining clogs down through the shredder blades with the main blade of my Rucksack. I'm sure we all know where this is headed.

Yep, the shredder grabbed hold of my SAK and attempted to digest it. It broke .75 inch off the tip and sucked the blade in far enough to leave teeth marks the entire length of the blade. But we're not done yet. When the body of the knife hit the lip of the feed area it popped the scale on the non-lock side and folded the outer liner right back on itself to the level of the pivot pin. So long story short, scratch one Ruck. I wouldn't even attempt to send it back to Vic after abusing it that way. It was definitely my fault. That knife has been my faithful, daily companion for almost 18 years. It definitely hurts to lose such a friend but at least it wasn't my hand.

I am very happy to report that the lock held and is still functional and besides the missing tip, chewed up blade, popped scale, missing toothpick:confused: and doubled over liner, the knife is still in one piece and working fine. Says a lot for Vics.
 
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WoW! I'd like to see a few pics of it now :)

Sorry to hear it but like you said, better then a body part! If it is special to you you might be able to send it to a few modders we have and they could possibly fix it for you, but the cost would most likely be more then a new one.

whatcha gonna get now?! :D
 
Sorry to here you lost an old friend. If it were me I'd keep it and buy a replacement. Every time you look at it you can remember the good times you had with it and also not to stick things into moving machines.
 
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No pics for now as I may be the last person in the US without a digital camera. I have no intention of throwing it away. For now it goes into the parts/junk drawer. Who knows, it may inspire me to experiment with modding. For now I've decided to replace it as my EDC with a USA Schrade 906 Officer's model. I will probably get another Rucksack. I'm very fond of the 111mm SAKs. I'm going to give the Rangers a look from Wenger as well as the new Soldier. Or maybe the classic OHT. I want a Rescue Tool too but it isn't great for EDC. I do prefer the side lock to a liner lock though. Decisions, decisions.
 
I have a classic OHT (oval hole) and a Rescue Tool and your right, not the best EDC but I keep it in the car. I'm with you, 111's are great!

Good luck.
 
I demand PICS, Thats kinda funny thought. This just means it time to spend some money!
 
forget the SAK choice; i wanna know what paper shredder he's got that'll EAT A KNIFE BLADE!
the last one i used struggled with anything more than cardboard.
 
As Skipper the penguin (Madagascar) would say: "Well, this SUCKS!"

Really, it does. I've buggered up a couple of knives, and even cheapies that have lasted a while make you feel bad when they get squished.

I have a few old SAK's here, but not the large ones. I'm sure I could dig up a Huntsman or a similar model if you want one. They're used, but work fine. Let me know if you want one.

thx - cpr
 
orca8589 said:
As Skipper the penguin (Madagascar) would say: "Well, this SUCKS!"

Really, it does. I've buggered up a couple of knives, and even cheapies that have lasted a while make you feel bad when they get squished.

I have a few old SAK's here, but not the large ones. I'm sure I could dig up a Huntsman or a similar model if you want one. They're used, but work fine. Let me know if you want one.

thx - cpr
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That is a really generous offer. Thank You but I''m good. Of course if you had a Wenger BSA knife like I had as a kid, then we have to negotiate.:D Again, I do appreciate the offer, but for now I'll pass. I've pulled an older Schrade off the shelf and while eventually it will retire again, it is doing fine.
 
I've pulled an older Schrade off the shelf...

My favorite old U.S. brand - good choice! :thumbup:

thx - cpr
 
My new EDC is in my hand and my Schrade 906 is back in semi-retirement. I decided to get the Vic Hunter. Same size as my Rucksack, with the addition of a gutting blade (which should also work great as a rope/belt cutter) and a combo tool replacing the large screw driver/cap lifter and can opener/small screw driver pair of blades. I'm not completely sold on the combo tool yet, but due to all the great reviews of it's utility I'm going to give it a whirl.
 
I feel your pain, man. Enjoy your new SAK. Remember your Ruck as it bravely made the ultimate sacrifice that a knife can make. Damn those shredders. Instead of banning assault rifles, we should ban shredders!
 
You should never have used a knife on a shredder, what were you thinking? You have to fight fire with fire. You should have used a shredder on the shredder.
 
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