Wish there were more nail files on slipjoints

[calm]

I think some German camp knives have them. I do not have any nearby to check.

 

[BrotherJim]

My Imperial Schrade version of the Vic Classic has a nail file
But falls in the "they don't make 'em anymore" category, so there's that

 

[joeradza]

I used to have an all metal executive SAK before it fell apart. I just ordered this Japanese model. Hope it lives up to expectations.

 

[Stelth]

I've had that exact same model since the 1970s.

 

[redsparrow]

Another vote for carrying a SAK for the file and getting scissors as a bonus with either a Victorinox Classic, Executive or in this case an Ambassador. They get along great with GECs.

 

[joeradza]

S Stelth That’s a confidence builder that it’s still being produced.

 

[Stelth]

 

[Primble]

Count me in as a file blade lover. I find I use that tool often, especially after opening too many folders. I appreciate scissors too.
I might put that enamel Catt sailboat knife on my keyring tomorrow ..... or the next day.

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[joeradza]

It was sold as "new"?


I'll post a picture of mine when I get home.

Yes. According to where I bought it he had hundreds. Check your profile page.

 

[Primble]

Making an effective nail file is a specialized technology!! I've seen/used some pretty effective ones, on older "gents" knives!! The top knife, a Sta-Sharp, and the bottom Schrade Cut Co, have long effective files, and they are class Stag Carries!!! View attachment 2142531View attachment 2142532

Smokin' hot C.C. !!

 

[joeradza]

Count me in as a file blade lover. I find I use that tool often, especially after opening too many folders. I appreciate scissors too.
I might put that enamel Catt sailboat knife on my keyring tomorrow ..... or the next day.

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Both beauties, but the bottom one is very special.

 

[Primble]

I'm going to throw this into the atmosphere ... why not a SAK Classic?

SAK scissors to trim the offending fingernail?
Agree with the Classic/Classic SD/Signature/Mini Champ reccommendation. I keep mine on the keyring until needed.

I agree with the guys who recommend the nail file on the Vic Classic for overall effectiveness. It's a short file, but that random abrasive pattern is the most effective nail file I've ever used.

Another vote for carrying a SAK for the file and getting scissors as a bonus with either a Victorinox Classic, Executive or in this case an Ambassador. They get along great with GECs.

I agree the SAK classic SD (or Minichamp ) is effective. I have a half dozen or so of them and keep the wooden one on my keyring.
Nice to always have one with you ...... for a torn or broken fingernail .... plus those sharp little scissors.
I have given many as stocking stuffer type gifts at Christmas time.
Don't forget the ladies. Once you convince them to put one on their keyring and mention all the uses for them, they will likely find more uses for them than us men folk.
The old traditional type file, found on old knives, tend to cut faster .... in my experience.

 

[Primble]

Both beauties, but the bottom one is very special.

Thank you.

 

[Ray5118]

I'm going to throw this into the atmosphere ... why not a SAK Classic? Just drop it in your pocket and your main carry will never know it's there.

what he said.

Plus put on key ring and have a file and great scissors.
There , your issue is all sorted out.

 

[sceva]

One of the first, if not the first Bladeforums knives had a nice nail file.

 

[dogstar]

I've trimmed all 10 fingers using the scissors and file on the Vic Classic. Nail clippers are faster, but the result is equally nice.

 

[tiguy7]

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[joeradza]

Just received this Japanese stainless lobster. I was surprised at the quality because the price matched the overall size of the little guy. Scissors worked cleanly, small sharp blade and a fair sized nail file and all open and close crisply.
That’s it S Stelth

 

[Prester John]

For years I carried a Victorinox Cadet as my only slipjoint. I tent to mindlessly bite a nail when I'm working hard on something and find out latter I have a snaggle nail.
The file on that Cadet was by far my most used tool. I tend to carry a range of GEC, Queen, and Buck nowadays so I'm without a nail file but I keep one on my desk.

I would love to see GEC do a GOOD nail file as a secondary on a knife. They can usually fit a nice small screwdriver on the end.
They've done useless saws, beard combs, forks, more bottle openers than you can count, and have had some other weird implements in the past. Why not a nail file?

Beard combs and bottle openers are far more useful to me than a nail file. Carried a SAK Classic once, and keep one in my car, but have NEVER used the nail file. Used the tweezers, toothpick, scissors, and blade.

 

[Alex.Y.]

Count me in as a file blade lover. I find I use that tool often, especially after opening too many folders. I appreciate scissors too.
I might put that enamel Catt sailboat knife on my keyring tomorrow ..... or the next day.

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Wow, that's beautiful! Especially the bottom green one. Who's the maker? And if you know what's the handle material? For me it looks even better then GEC's hummingbird acrylic.