Wood SAK’s ??

[kyhunt]

I’ve looked at the wood sak’s for a few years now but have never picked one up. Currently I only own two sak’s , both of them alox.

I know my wife pretty soon is going to ask what I want for Christmas and really leaning toward a new sak.

I’ve noticed looking through threads and even doing a search that the wood ones don’t seem to be very popular. Is there a certain reason. Any issues?

I started a few years back looking just at the Forester, but then started looking at the smaller ones as an edc.This kind of started as I was given a cheap China one that stays in my desk drawer at the office.Looking at it made me think an actual Victorinox wood one might be a nice knife.

Also if you have a wood one I would love to see a picture.

 

[calm]

I am not aware of the wooden ones having any more issues than any other wooden model by other makers. The wood they use is treated well.

Victorinox wood handles lose the cover tools and are a bit plain.

For a present, have a look at the wooden Damascus models, or the Wine Master.

 

[el gigantor]

I own a Huntsman with walnut scales, and I've got nothing but good things to say about it. Use and age have made the wood even more attractive than when I received it. It's plenty sturdy as well. Recommended!

 

[kyhunt]

I own a Huntsman with walnut scales, and I've got nothing but good things to say about it. Use and age have made the wood even more attractive than when I received it. It's plenty sturdy as well. Recommended!

Thank you

 

[kyhunt]

I am not aware of the wooden ones having any more issues than any other wooden model by other makers. The wood they use is treated well.

Victorinox wood handles lose the cover tools and are a bit plain.

For a present, have a look at the wooden Damascus models, or the Wine Master.

Thank you

 

[TheArab]

They're pretty, they're glued on (not a super glue), & they just look nice.

That said, after having swapped some scales, I don't think they're very sturdy. They're sensitive to water, heat etc.

Worth owning at least one in wood? Definitely

 

[TheArab]

Also if you have a wood one I would love to see a picture.

 

[kyhunt]

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Wow! I’m not familiar with all the models. Is that a Swiss champ?

 

[TheArab]

Wow! I’m not familiar with all the models. Is that a Swiss champ?

No, Evo S557..

You can get the champ in wood, but IMHO, it kind of beats the purpose, since the champ is supposed to have everything, with the wooden scales you'll miss out on the T&T & Pen.. Unless you get some custom wooden scales.

Just my opinion..

 

[kyhunt]

No, Evo S557..

You can get the champ in wood, but IMHO, it kind of beats the purpose, since the champ is supposed to have everything, with the wooden scales you'll miss out on the T&T & Pen.. Unless you get some custom wooden scales.

Just my opinion..

Thank you. I dont think I want to go as big as the champ.

 

[Tetsujin 140.6]

You can find your favorite model and then just rescale with your favorite wood. This is one I did in wormy maple after having some extra wood from a table build. Exactly Matching the factory scale was tough and mine are not exact, but work and look good enough for my pocket.

https://imgur.com/9OCLcUX

 

[Wharn]

The new winter super tinker with walnut scales looks nice.

 

[kamakiri.knives]

I don’t own any ‘regular’ SAKs in wood scales, but have some knives and tools from their gardening and horticulture lines. If wood is your preference I say get one of a model you’d like to use. It’s a shame they aren’t available with scale tools. I think they look great. The new winter magic 2022 knife might be my first.

 

[Barbababa]

https://imgur.com/a/9MsajpV

I don’t have any pic of my original Wood Hiker, but I like wood of any sort. I gave the walnut wood a smoke treatment because it was a bit pale…
*these are oak

 

[Barbababa]

Oh, I forgot kyhunt , I like the walnut models, but I can imagine that many don´t think the higher price is worth it. And they are not avalible in all models. And we all have our favourites...

 

[Barbababa]

https://imgur.com/a/54yJUO0

I found a pic. My Spartan build in oak with brass liners to the left, *Hiker wood to the right. The saw and philips are good tools to carry in my messenger bag, while I carry a Sportsman in the pocket

 

[Knives&Lint]

I have a rambler with wood scales transplanted from a classic, and I've been happy with it.

Also, I haven't snapped any pics yet, but I just finally picked up an Evowood 14, which I've been meaning to get for a while now because I like SAK's with the fingernail file. In fact it has the same toolset as my favorite SAK, the Wenger Traveler (except I prefer the old Wenger can opener as it doubles as a package opener).

 

[A.L.]

I had forester wood many years ago but managed to get the scales wiggling the first day. Luckily I got it replaced for another model. I don’t trust anything that isn’t pinned.

 

[Barbababa]

I had forester wood many years ago but managed to get the scales wiggling the first day. Luckily I got it replaced for another model. I don’t trust anything that isn’t pinned.

Am I to interpret this as you don´t trust any modern SAK, wood or not, since none have the scales pinned?

 

[A.L.]

Am I to interpret this as you don´t trust any modern SAK, wood or not, since none have the scales pinned?

I wouldn't go that far since their plastic is not effected by moisture hence not shrinking and expanding like wood does. I do of course prefer everything pinnes as I said.