what's your favorite swiss army knife?

I have carried the Adventurer for almost 20 years. It has all the same tools as the Tinker (although it is missing the small pen knife blade), has a locking 3.25-inch knife blade, is only two spring channels thick, and is rather light weight (under 3 ounces) although it is longer than the traditional SAK's. I would avoid the official Boy Scouts of America version since it has serrations.

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I have to say it's the Farmer. Has all the tools I need and none that I don't find useful...... and yes, I do use the bottle opener:)
 
There are three I am really liking and would recommend. But there is no such thing as a bad Vic SAK.

The Huntsman. this one is 20 years old.
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The Super Tinker. Tinker plus scissers.
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And the Farmer.
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There are so many more that are good ones. I also have an Explorer and Cadet that I like as well. And....
 
cool pic's everybody,
i'm going to have to take a closer look at the farmer

anybody got a spine picture of a fieldmaster and a hiker (or any thinner one to compare it to) i really like the thought of scissors and a saw, but i don't want one overly thick, i'm going to pocket carry it.
 
I've had a Swisschamp since some time during middle school. The only model I'd consider pocketing over it is the Scientist, if I could find one.
 
Tinker or spartan for me. I also like the soldier and the recruit. I like em thin and simple.
 
At work and around town, the Compact. Perfect blend of size and maximum number of useful tools to me and a minimum of ones I don't need. In the outdoors, though, any of the alox models with a saw.
 
I own three - Swiss Champ, Camper, and Ranger. Of the three, I find the best compromise of size and versatility is the Ranger. I'm surprised that it hasn't been mentioned.

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the ranger is mighty nice and the file would come in handy, how thick is it, does it carry pretty easy in the pocket?
 
Carried a Huntsman in the Army till I laid it down & we had to move out. Taught me that Red is more visible in low light than Black. Had all the tools I ever needed out in the field as a Medic.

Nowadays I mostly carry my Red Alox Farmer. Occasionally I replace it with a Red/Black Alox Lumberjack I got from Swiss Bianco. Still prefer the Farmer over it though.

Always liked my German issue OHT (GAK) too. Just got a Compact for office carry that's pretty nice.
 
SAK hiker. Perfect balance between useful tools and weight. Wish it had a pair of scissors though...
 
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