I bought one of the Imperial 22y’s on Amazon for $7 a few months ago. Happy with the knife.

well the case was not new then

so gorgeous I bought one, waiting for it

I think there is a need for better quality control at Case; I've experienced this first hand.

If they produced a SAK the size of the tinker with an in-line dedicated Philips I’d jump in it

You’re so right about the standard two layer Tinker being the perfect size in pocket and hand. Not too big for pocket and just enough in the hand. This is also the reason I love the Alox Pioneer and Electrician.

My favourite is still the Alox Pioneer. I like the minimalism and the fact it’s more robust than the Cellidor models, plus I love the in-line reamer. I live in the uk and have to be careful when not working not to carry a locking blade. But I often carry a bladeless Leatherman Rebar EDC, or just a pair of pliers, a pocket ratchet with double ended bits and my Pioneer. I do like the look of the tinker and think it would make a great one piece edc for me because of the screwdriver, except I love carrying my leatherman or just the pocket ratchet and pliers..

The half stop on the bottle opener has two functions. Obviously it enables you to get more leverage when prying with it, while putting less strain on the frame. The second function is so that you can use the little wire stripper slot in conjunction with the large blade to score the plastic sheath of wires before stripping them. You have it in the half stop position, with the wire you want to strip in the small slot at the base of the tool and then you gently close the large blade onto the wire while it’s held in the slot. Using the tension in the blade spring you can rotate the wire to score around it. Extra cutting force can be added by resting your index finger on the blade. This truly works. Felix Immler has a wonderful KZbin channel called Tips and Tricks with Felix Immler, where he explains all the obscure functions and many more things to do with the 9.1mm SAKs. He really entertains and is a great teacher. Definitely worth a visit. He’s done hundreds of quality videos on SAKs..

Lol.. most stuff sold here used to be made here.. but cheap slave labor and corporate profits took priority

I really hope Case improves in QC. If you order one on-line you may get one with very sloppy back spring. I recently ordered a Stockman 6347 and while I was checking it out I noticed that the sheepsfoot blade was floppy while in the closed position. When I turned it upside down, the blade would move about 1/16". Also, all blades were very weak in the open position, bad snap etc .... If you do want a Case it's best to pick one up at a store and will be able to weed out the shoddy ones.

Have a Case sodbuster from years ago. It's impeccably made. Received another recently. The quality is not comparable. Blunt misshapen tip and not anywhere near centred blade.

I carried a Tinker exclusively for about 40 years. I never thought about getting anything else until I discovered the Super Tinker. I still carry the Tinker a couple days a week.

Do these knives make the apples uneatable or fruits in general, because of the oxidation ??

I just acquired this knife. It is a great EDC tool. I bought my only other SAK (camping model) back around 1982 when I was stationed in Brussels. With carrying a money clip in one pocket and key's, fob and change in the other, I find it easier to carry this large of knife in a cordera nylon pouch on my belt. I added a small Victorinox lanyard to the ring, which makes it very easy to pull the knife out of the pouch.

I think the 74mm is great… wish they’d make them again someday soon. ideally I’d like something with the bottle opener/phillips head 👍

Awesome video! I just ordered a tinker and I'm supposed to get it in just a few days. I'm excited about it because I just can't wait to get it. I have a huntsman, fieldmaster, classic sd, and a rambler. I really like all of those but if I had to pick one it would be the fieldmaster. That one is my go-to.

Just a guess on the half stop on the flat head screwdriver head is increased leverage.

Hay new friend 😊

Where was every iPhone that we all use made ?

But yet we buy cars from Japan and we buy clothes from from over seas and Curtain rods from china so does a pocket knife really matter

The Barlow knive were invented there in Sheffield , England in 1670, 354 years ago, a very long time.

What mm measurement( the round measurement not the length) is the leather lanyard you used?

Subscribing for the wear and tear on the blades alone. Sick of knife reviews with knives that have clearly not been used. Thanks to your review and the price points I got both 😅

I got one too!

What a fantastic knife, thank you so much for showing us this one,, ps,, subbed on the strength of this video,, all the best from across the pond,, 👍

No, I hate to correct you but not ALL of Case’s knives are made in the USA, they also have a line manufactured in China, I believe it’s called Tec-X, if I remember correctly.

I just ordered a Super Tinker because the back Philips screwdriver is more likely to be useful over the corkscrew on the Climber. I do have a Handyman with Plus scales (and a Swiss Champ) if I need more tool options. The ST will basically be a "drop in the pocket" knife (although I have a heck of a lot of those anyway).

The Imperial is stainless steel the Case is 1095 carbon steel

USA made, used to be the best period. Everything made in the USA used to be quality and made with pride. Those days are gone.

The half stop is for extra tourk for the big screwdriver mechanical advantage is the reason .

I'm a huge sod buster knives fan. I'll have to try an imperial. Thank you very much for sharing

I sharpen the cork screw for diy odd stuff! Picknpry twistee jobz! Pickntwine knotz too!!!

I just got a super tinker! All aok! A Spartan in mail! A huntsman in 4 inch leather pouch on garden jeans! Can opener is easy with fairly smooth edges! Diamond flat and leather strop to a razor sharp edge in all tools!!!!!!! The cap opener is a perfect fitnpop! The flat is a perfect pry for cann jar lids

Stop playing with your cards. Very distractinng.

Love mine. I got the S90v in carbon fiber.

Nice video. Thx

Sorry but I'm buying a coupe of the imperials.

An informative video. Fortunately mine does not have torque head screws or lock up issues at this time. I will recheck with more usage down the line. thanks 👍

Dude, you literally made the perfect SAK.

I use a small small s biner with one spri.g removed as a pocket hanger!

Everyday in my pocket ...the black one...best size 👶👏❤️

I have had one since 1992. Absolutely love it. It is a great sak to own.

I have all 3 sizes of the pyrite and I LOVE THEM!!!

Another thorough review, ive got the button lock version in my crosshairs. This is an expensive hobby I want to be selective but your review has some very valid points.

Really thorough review. I have the Proper sheepsfoot, I adore it. I've been looking for a sweet lanyard to put on it. I like the EDC knives that are not so coveted. I also got the bug-out mini for what you paid for the regular size. I prefer the proper. Sub'd!

David makes lovely slips coming from Lincoln England. That's a nice looking senator you have there bonnie lad made in Sheffield the city of steel for England. Some would say both are the best of British. Thanks for the review.

This vid actually convinced me and I just bought a Blade HQ Dessert Warrior Banter. Ben owes you royalties. lolz

Just reading/ researching knives. Wanting to get better pocket knives. It's more involved than I thought. kept coming back to this one. I'd like to get it in the s35 steel, Which is the steel I keep coming back to is supposed like really good. but can't find that they make the 2 with it.. nitro v sounds OK.

I carried the pioneer edc for at least thirty-five years, and I've just had to return it to Victorinox for overhaul. While it is away, I decided to buy another! The pioneer x was to consider but in the end I went for the pioneer as before! Incidentally when I purchased my original one here in the UK it was called the sturdy boy ! Pioneer was the name used for the range of alox models covered! I was a little put off by the new look pioneer with silver alox and the shield and that pretty useless engraving plate, but it's still got the same spec, so I will get used to it?

Great review. I have a small wrist and this is pretty much the only great fit for me, so hard to find good small watches nowadays