5 BEST Swiss Army Knives for EDC

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[@BestDamnEDC]

Hey guys. While my EDC changes a lot, there is one staple that is ALWAYS there. A SAK. What's your favorite SAK model to EDC? Tell me👇

[@its_just_sock]

never carried one before, but from these i think id go with the cadet, feel like it would be a good pairing with the gerber dime.

[@watchncarry9593]

I own the SuperTinker, but favorite would have ti be the SwissChamp. Value, toolset, footprint: it hits all the right notes

[@karsten_m]

Farmer in the pocket and Manager on the keychain.

[@just-inedc2381]

I would say my favorites are the alox engineer and alox mini champ

[@1xayekim]

I ve carried a Spartan for the last year edc. I use it all the time. Second I'd say Cadet or Pioneer.

[@oling2812]

Although it literally never ever gets mentioned, my favourite SAK is the Bantam. Essentially a trimmed down cadet which combines the bottle opener and can opener into an incredible single 'combi' tool which works great for either task. It's a single layer SAK weighing in at just 29g (1 ounce) which is 11g lighter than the SAK minichamp (also one of my favourites and on my keyring). It's an invisible knife which never leaves my person and I completely forget it's there.

[@Psyblader501]

It's so thin it easily fits into the coin pocket of a wallet.

[@samyaksurana6675]

Omg Wait Thats a thing?

[@BarnesArcade]

I looked at EVERY model before settling on the Climber. No SAK has exactly what anyone wants & I wish they had a custom shop you can choose all the tools to make a perfect one.

[@BestDamnEDC]

😏

[@frankkollar2278]

You can make your own If you're a little bit handy it's not that hard there's how to videos on you tube I wanted a Yeoman which s hard to find and expensive if you do So I bought a compact and an explorer and using just a dremel a punch and a hammer I made my own Looks and feels like factory I've been carrying it for going on 2 years no problems

[@jbull1178]

I also have the climber. Hoping to get a compact too at some point.

[@pyrosmoak53]

@@frankkollar2278 that's Kool man, kudos to you

[@Alex_Pasu]

I carry the climber too =)

[@FreedomFox1]

Victorinox really needs to do an alox version of the Compact.

[@gr33nshoes]

What you describe as a package opener on the MiniChamp is an orange peeler and the secondary "curved: blade is supposed to be for opening packages. I carry mine all the time.

[@maxneyasit8130]

Mini champ, pioneer X, hunter XT and some times hunter pro I think, rambler, compact and waiter is perfect EDC tools to

[@tino8753]

What is your opinion on the bantam (of course in alox)?

[@derekneumann]

Huntsman for me.

[@billythepigeon7345]

For tips on getting the best from your SAK check out Felix Immler, if you haven't already.

[@jessicaoursland3411]

I'd like to know why this is in my recommendations at 3 am. The only things I watch on KZbin are memes, nothing related to SAKs. WHY THE FUCK IS THIS IN MY RECOMMENDATIONS?

[@BestDamnEDC]

KZbin knows what you really want to be watching. 👀

[@excessorizeme]

Anyone that's into the mini sizes, check out the Signature lite, perfect toolset for daily usage with a built-in light.

[@lelkas8274]

Thanks 👍

[@heisenberg5373]

Did you throw it on your desk 100 times to test quality??

[@twitchbitbandit9426]

Did you scratch it enough yet?

[@thom_-so1sc]

I'm not buying until you do a scientific shake test and stuff I in a wallet with your daily essentials

[@nmende00]

The pen function outshines the LED light.

[@1xayekim]

I use the corkscrew to untie knots. You just work the tip into the knot and twist and it comes out...

[@BestDamnEDC]

I just use the reamer or nail file for the same thing. But pry instead of twist.

[@71simonforrester]

@@CaldoDeElote That mini flat head is the only reason I choose a SAK with a corkscrew - it's so useful.

[@chriscon8463]

On my keychain is my SAK “Manager”. Knife, scissors, Phillips & regular screwdriver, bottle opener, nail file, tweezers, & pen. Ridiculously useful. I love it!

[@L4nc34l0t]

same reason I love my "Midnite Manager" never needed tweezers but that flashlight they replace those with in the "Midnite" versions sure comes in handy

[@oliverpolden]

Agree, I have a manager. Was choosing between that and a midnight manager but decided to get an Aurora in addition and don’t regret it. A nice little combo.

[@frenchfuc43r50]

For 10g more i prefer the Mini champ. Orange peeler/box opener, 2nd blade and nail cleaner are handy for me

[@armero83]

Victorinox Alox Batam is my go to EDC knife, super slim and I love the combo bottle opener/can opener / flat screwdriver tool

[@Psyblader501]

It's so thin it easily fits into the coin pocket of a wallet.

[@AdamRapier]

A cadet with scissors would be a dream come true, call it the cadet X

[@Tigerxx89]

Cadet is my all time favorite.

[@dubernauta]

The world needs a cadet X 🙏

[@FreedomFox1]

Or an Alox Compact (not sure I'd want to see the Cadet go to 3 layers).

[@markoner2624]

I am a cadet

[@dubernauta]

@@markoner2624 but, do you have scissors?😂

[@FightingTemplar]

I’ve carried a ‘classic’ on my keychain for over 30 years.

[@jack_batterson]

Wot? The Pioneer X is a very light and easy to carry pocket knife....and it will 'save your bacon' more often than ANY other knife you may carry. Rethink your REAL needs. You are young....and probably don't have much real-life experience. Let us know what you think when you are 45 or 55 years-old.

[@NishithThakkar]

They need to make an ALOX Tinker ffs. It's perfect, just I'm done with the chipping plastic scales and the custom metal scales are too pricey.

[@71simonforrester]

@@CaldoDeElote That's useful, but it does pretty much double the cost of the tool!

[@theoutdoordude2259]

I don't think the tinkerer gets enough respect. It's my favorite!

[@MrSharpe95]

Just bought the Tinker XL, I love it 😀 great value too

[@ctranger]

Super Tinker was my very first SAK back in 1985. And Yes, I got the idea from watching (the original) MacGyver. And yes, I still have that one in my collection.

[@EBuff75]

I carried the Executive for years. In college, the orange peeler worked really well for unlocking simple door locks on practice rooms, study rooms, etc.. Just reach into the crack between the strike plate and the door and then pull back, using the hooked part of it to snag and retract the latch. Sort of like using a credit card, but much easier. Also, the tip of the orange peeler is a flathead screwdriver.

[@jimmoore1372]

Where to find the executive

[@EBuff75]

@@jimmoore1372 Just do a search online. It's the Victorinox Swiss Army Executive Pocket Knife and it's offered in both black and red (I have the black version). Item number 0.6603.3 on the Victorinox website.

[@pudimdecana51]

I couldn’t quite wrap my head around your observations: first you say the pioneer x is too big, and shows that prefers a custom that is about the same size (thickness of the scales), then you say the cadet is too small… well, there is no in between (except maybe the Evo series, that have broader blades, at 85mm length, but with thicker scales and no alox). These custom scales are very cool and the addition of the pocket clip seems a nice touch. I really forget about my 2 layered SAKs in my pockets, especially when hanging with a pocket clip. They don’t bother me at all.

[@thewatchfemme4051]

My Mom carries a Mini Champ that my Dad found in the trash at his work. Someone is sad, but it’s not my Mom 😂

[@JACathcart5181]

Great review Taylor. These knives are so iconic, and I believe every serious blade collector should own a few. The fit and finish for such a massively produced tool is remarkable and you can't beat the price for a Swiss-made product. I own a dozen or so SAKs and carry a Champ everywhere, I use it frequently and it's the "safe" knife when someone at works wants to borrow a blade for something. There is no way I'm handing them my Custom Mini Crooked River :)

[@timothyvolkers5343]

I picked up the cadet recently and I really love it. I however bought the 2020 limited edition version in the Indigo Blue Alox handle scales. I picked up the 2020 limited edition version in memory of my mother that passed away just a couple of weeks into 2021. She was much loved by everyone that knew her but she was my roommate, closest friend and confidant. My mother was Chronically ill and had been close to death several times over the last decade of her life but finally her illness came to an end on January 15 2021. Interestingly enough just 2 weeks after the passing of her father someone I greatly respected and considered a good friend. So in memory of my mother especially but my grandfather as well I picked up the Victorinox Cadet 2020 limited edition version in Indigo Blue it is and will always be a special piece of my pocket knife and EDC collection.

[@pettadonato9391]

Love the Explorer! The magnifying glass and tweezers make a good combo and the end placed Phillips is hard to beat. The glass is also handy as a backup firestarter.

[@Frank-uf2vn]

I have the VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY Hiker, it has everything I wanted and I did look at the (Amazon) pocket clip but couldn't see putting a $20 clip on a $23 pocket knife and the reviews weren't that good from what I saw?

[@rayomandd]

The Mini-Champ is Amazing!

[@anthonymendez1015]

Yep my daily carry along with my sebenza 21. Really all I need

[@michaelcolloton6971]

I thought I'd like the alox scales, but I don't. Sure, they're thin and look great, but they're just too damn slippery. To me, they're an accident waiting to happen, especially if if the knife or your hand is wet. I've used my Tinkers underwater on a few occasions and never felt the least bit concerned that they would slip in my hand..

[@erikramaekers63]

My favorite is the Farmer.But i collect Classic SD limited edition knives.The scissors are the best on any multitool

[@skeltonslay8er781]

Kinda wish they made the farmer with a pair of pliers. Wonder if there’s enough space for me to modify the scissors on a farmer x

[@markymark1731]

I have a Classic SD, Fieldmaster & Huntsman. The only difference between the latter two is a screwdriver instead of corkscrew. They seem to have come up with a million combinations but somehow missed all the ones you want. These were the best ones for me.

[@alantheloneranger]

In my opinion the Compact would be better if it had a Philips screwdriver instead of the corkscrew

[@gracingthestage]

This exists! Sort of. It's the Duke of Edinburgh variant, or DofE. The only tradeoff is the main blade is blunted, which might be useful in an emergency if you're, say, cutting a seatbelt. You still have a sharp point on the tool with the awl (or scissors).

[@pudimdecana51]

There is also the Scientist (2 layers as the compact, loses the scissors, but gets the in-line philips and magnifying glass) or the Yeoman (same as Scientist, but 3 layers, keeping the scissors). Both are out of line now and expensive on ebay, but there are some custom makers that can do them for you.

[@pudimdecana51]

Myself, I got to have the corkscrew. I drink a lot of wine, it is one of the tools I use the most! 😅

[@rashadnagi7531]

My Tinker goes everywhere with me, I always wanted a real Swiss army knife as a kid and when I found out as an adult how versatile and varied the designs were. I found my match in the Tinker.

[@ironman2326]

The Tinker was my first midsized real SAK that I bought in high school after I got my first job. Carried it everyday until I lost it on the ship in the Navy back around 2002. Just now bought another one (though I have about 8 or 9 other SAKs now). Forgot how great it was with such a simple set of tools!

[@MajinOkabe]

No rambler!? 🤔

[@CarlosEduardo-qf5gr]

We all want a Cadet X years ago. Victorinox should listen.

[@billythepigeon7345]

I got my first victorinox when I was 10, a stainless steel scaled Executive model, same model my dad carried on him throughout his adult life, but it didn't have the toothpick and tweezers so he gave it to me, I still have it. I now carry a cyber tool lite in a pouch on my belt, far too big for the pocket. I use pretty much every tool on there, with varying frequency, during my work day. I have a modified Huntsman that I use as a carving tool. I've built up a substantial collection of models over the years though.

[@sreilly688]

Super tinker has turned out to be my favorite. Need 4 tools. Knife, scissors, flat head and phillips. Zac is definitely onto something if the compact had a Phillips screw driver it would be perfect

[@redrum_5.021]

compact is the most practical sak i've ever owned.. that in the pocket and a signal in the bag.. you can't go wrong

[@redrum_5.021]

iPac9mm thats like, your opinion man

[@chrisbeetroot]

Having two blades on a Swiss Army knife means you can have one (larger) blade as a beater and keep and use the other super sharp. Cork sniffers hate the steel but it’s easy to sharp and was never designed to be your main tool. You’ll probably use your Swiss army ahead of your edc jewelleries.

[@tesau315]

Best Damn EDC [Taylor Martin]: Names video 5 BEST Swiss Army Knives for EDC. Video starts and he has 8 on the table. Me: WHAT OTHER LIES HAVE YOU BEEN TELLING ME?!

[@marc5554]

I have been carrying the classic on my key a fieldmaster and a benchmade 940 and i figured it was just to much so i guess i will get myself a rambler put it on my key and slip the fieldmaster and the classic

[@Sessiononk]

I want one but my mom still treating me like a lil boy like nigga I’m 13

[@anthonymendez1015]

My dad bought me the red alox pioneer when I was 14

[@hunterthane5397]

Coming from a farming, hunting, fishing, camping background the huntsman works great for me I think I've had mine close to 12 years now

[@sreilly688]

I love the Fieldmaster. It's pretty much the huntsman but it has a screw driver instead of a corkscrew that i would never use.

[@Bulba_lagd]

Once you get one with a plier, you forget all the rest...

[@subwoofer6726]

I've always carried the Fieldmaster or the Huntsman; but more-so the FM because I prefer having a screwdriver over a corkscrew. and I don't mind carrying a knife with some weight. While I do carry dedicated blades, if I had to chose out of all my knives, I'd carry a SAK! My dad has carried one all his life, I think his is the classic red Fieldmaster, an it's served him well. I took it from him when it was gunked and the parts were stiff, but it was nothing a little soaking in water with dish detergent, brushing, drying, sharpening, and lubricating didn't fix! After that got his SAK nearly back to working like new (minus the inevitable wear marks that come with years of use; which I could have sent to Swiss Army for a total repair with new scale and dissembled cleaning, but I wanted the satisfaction of feeling accomplished lol). The smaller blades are for finer cutting work. For a knife enthusiast the blades are nothing to run home about, but it's good stainless steel, and in the hands of a person who's good at sharpening and honing, the blades easily fix. I would like if SAK opened up a "Custom Shop" where you could customize your SAK from ground up, your tools, size, scales, finish (stainless steel, blacked) ect. Would cost you much more but you get the SAK YOU want if none of their premade models match your fancy.

[@thebigfrogg]

My top: 1. Rambler 2. Pioner X 3. Compact 4. Deluxe tinker 5. Sportsman

[@Pavlentiy-xi1zt]

Victorinox Compact? Victorinox Manager?

[@Cheeseb0ng]

I always carry a victorinox, I got a huntsman from my grandfather and an SD classic from my other grandfather. I have since put the huntsman in my toolbox as I never had a use for the saw or the corkscrew and the SD classic still lives on my keychain. Now I carry a rambler in my watch pocket everywhere because I always need to use the small screwdriver, I also just bought a Tinker Deluxe because it has the small pliers and the big screwdriver which is exactly the toolset I need every day, I make jewelry and the pliers are perfect for bending wire, rings and squeezing beads, absolute 10/10 tools.

[@Znatsnaz]

For me the best is Huntsman and Minichamp. I have both.

[@tonimathias-grumley6631]

HAH! I hate it when you show us these "custom" knives you get, and basically we cant get..please show only attainable knives! thank yoU!

[@gregcushing1716]

I don't like that either.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

Fine with that. usually can find them on eBay etc eventually if know what you are looking for.

[@johnperry5227]

My favorite is the tinker small. Exact same price as the normal tinker with the same toolset but it’s the size of the cadet. Fits perfectly in any pocket without being too big, and I prefer a smaller knife to a file anyways

[@kalel7777777]

Hey Great Video as always. Maybe I can help you with the secondary blade dilemma. If you carry only one knife and that knife is a Swiss Army knife, then one blade is the tool and the other one is for food. It’s good to always have one clean blade. Keep up the great work.

[@ironman2326]

Agreed, yet I find myself cleaning the blades after every use. And I blow the pocket lint out a few times a week😆 I hate dirty knife.

[@daithi1966]

For a little small SAX the Rambler is by far my favorite. It's the same size as the classic but with the tools I want. Tools: small main blade, scissors, nail file, phillips head and standard screwdrivers, bottle opener, wire stripper, and tweezers (but no can opener).

[@frenchfuc43r50]

Minichamp is the best

[@michalwojcik9106]

Manager better

[@pauperrim8946]

4:46 "miniature pioneer X". I call it the cadet X and I've been dreaming of it since before the pioneer X itself came up... That gave me hope. And I'm still waiting for victorinox to make it :(

[@UtiliTerran]

Compact for the win.

[@vybtom1]

Best 58mm: Rambler Best 91mm: Compact

[@bolopunq]

Compact in the pocket, rambler on the keychain with the car keys. My fav combo.

[@koosvanrensburg5016]

Exact same for me.

[@mikebaldwin798]

Dude. Sportsman II. Look at them. Also, great video! Navigating the SAK world is daunting! Congrats for jumping in.

[@noliyoshida7486]

My requirements for SAK are to be as few layers as possible while keeping the scissors. So my favourite 3 are Ambassador, Compact and Classic SD, in that order. The Climber gets an honourable mention for it's smaller blade - which I find I use more often than the main blade, surprisingly. So quite similar to your picks

[@88namiller]

I always carry the super tinker. Basic toolset with Phillips screwdriver and scissors. I added plus scales with a pen. I have a Bantam as a backup or if I want a smaller package. I made a pocket clip on a short lanyard to keep it in place and pull it out quickly.

[@Allensanity]

SAK Compact is the best of all time. I keep going back to it time and time again.

[@RJay207]

I have the Minichamp Alox. It's nice. But... I'm "downgrading". I'm going with the Manager. It's gat all the stuff from the Minichamp that I require (1 blade, scissors, nail file, and that COMPLETELY UNDER-RATED combo tool with the actual in-line Phillips driver as most everything I need a screwdriver for is some form of electronics with small Philipssseseseeseses). However, as well as the tweezers and the toothpick, it comes with a small, slide-out, pressure cartridge pen in the scales. It's not for writing your memoirs, but for a quick note or signing a receipt? It's perfect. (I believe the standard Minichamp also has the pen, but there's a bunch of tools I don't need and it's more expensive... and heavier? Is that a concern at this scale? 🤷 Also, with only 4 tools, I won't have to go searing through everything just to get that one thing I actually want.) Anyway, the Manager will be going into my 5th pocket, it's replacing three other EDC items that I've been carrying, and... yeah. Aside from keys and phone (which has my wallet attached to it), that'll be my only extra carry item.

[@ahmadaamer6]

My favorite is the Victorinox Recruit. It is what sits inside my ArcCompany Boulder Wallet. I use it almost everyday. reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/hl1qaa/m20college_student/

[@TalasGene]

I have the Fieldmaster with almost everything in it except for the cork screw. It is too big to carry an you can definitely feel it in your pocket. It is kept inside my bag. I would love to have one of those allox models. Thanks for the video!

[@wolfgangclark1475]

my favorite is the cadet because it is small but gives me everything that i need on the norm.

[@ImFreddyyt]

I hope one day there will be youtubers like you who speak Spanish.

[@eoghanmyers2330]

I edc the compact and it's honestly perfect for me. The only tool I don't use on it is the parcel hook because the corkscrew is very useful for opening knots. You can screw it into the centre of a knot and just pull, never had it not work. It's slim enough that I can put it in the inside pocket of my jacket and it doesn't bother me. I don't carry any other blade unless I'm doing DIY

[@doyouwanttogivemelekiss3097]

for an edc in switzerland, the parcel hook is useful for at least 2 reasons: 1) (re)attaching bicycle chains 2) (news)paper recycling demands the papers be bound to a parcel and deposited outdoors.

[@BrentWall-o1l]

A 58mm in some form on key ring with a Firefly vs toothpick. Pocket a SAK w/saw & usually scissors, up to Champ. With Firefly or FireAnt & tinder. Live in rural earthquake area 18-25 mi to get home if possible. Great channel

[@tbaylo4034]

4:59 I just used the corkscrew on my old Hunstman today to pull out a rubber gasket from my garden hose. Never say never my friend. My favorite, which I don’t have yet, is the Farmer. Smallest one with scissors and a saw.

[@LittledragonX1]

The secondary blade is slightly sharper than the main blade almost like a scalpel for finer work.

[@CSGraves]

Personally, when I have a folder with two or more blades, I'll reserve the longest one for cutting foodstuffs, and a shorter one for cutting anything else, to reduce the chance of contamination.

[@jakobthonen9411]

For me it's the Spartan that's with me every single day along with the itty bitty classic sd on my keys

[@dionst.michael1482]

Yeah, I wouldn’t carry an SAK without scissors. It’s become one of my most used tools over all the rest. I’d be lost without them I think. My next purchase is going to be a Compact for those warm days when I want to wear shorts and don’t need my heavier Huntsman or Handyman (my 2 typical edc’s).

[@izayus11]

If you need the saw, get the outrider. Want alox? Pioneer X. Otherwise Climber. Do you really need a Philips driver? OK, get the explorer. Get the smallest knife that satisfies 90% of your needs, so you carry it 100% of the time.

[@nosreuter]

@BestDamnEDC Seems like you are in need of the model called "The Manager". It has the following tools: tweezers pressurized ballpoint pen key ring small blade bottle opener Phillips screwdriver 0/1, magnetic wire stripper nail file screwdriver 2.5 mm scissors There is also a "Midnite Manager" with a built in LED instead of tweezers. It's really a toss up for me with one to use between the two but I think the tweezers will win simply because my phone doesn't have them ;)

[@Watcherrye]

I wish I could specially order a Victorinox knife made with the blades you desire and not what they group together. At least they should make one special for wood carvers (two small blades designed similar to "Flex- Cut" with a saw blade and large roughing blade.) Blades need a Rockwell hardness of 58 or higher and stainless steel no# 440 or better with lockable blades. No more than 3 slots thickness, without any blades on the back. Rounded handles for comfort would be nice too.

[@vladimirmach6145]

I comfortably carry my Swisschamp XLT every day. It's the only Victorinox worth having.

[@alecbuxton7634]

The first pocket knife I had was a cheap generic camping knife with a wood effect plastic handle the second was a Chinese made Swiss army knockoff that had a gold cross in a gold circle on a dark red plastic handle and both were fairly good knifes the first proper Swiss army knife I got myself when I turned 18 which was the camper

[@Flockingtheherd]

That’s kinda weird that your buddy who makes custom saks would stop doing tool changes… which would be the only reason why you would buy a custom sak in the first place lol

[@bikepackingadventure7913]

As long as these don’t lock and are less than 3” then these could be the ‘only’ option EDC in U.K., But even then, carrying them in public would be seen as not socially acceptable.

[@DD-d6d3]

Dude, seriously, you called a hooked blade a letter opener? What letter could that possibly open? It's for opening clamshell packages.

[@hetrogamr84]

The ball point pen? The straight pen? Changing out your "unused" tweezers for fire steel? Corkscrew tools?

[@Gold_Stadt]

I like the Compact best and also use the Minichamp Alox. The Compact has everything I need, nothing I don't need and it's flat, light and perfectly sized. I always thought the two blades are there because you can use one for food and the other one for working (?).

[@olivermead415]

The 'big' blade on the pioneer class knives is literally at the limit of what's legal to carry in the UK "without good reason", gave me a good laugh when you called it a backup blade

[@AmericanHistoryXX1]

I know this is an older video but the corkscrew on a swiss army knife can be used for getting tight knots undone. Just to give you an idea of why it could be more useful even if youre not a wine drinker.

[@satoapendragon1257]

The tinker is on my keychain all day every day. Along side a leatherman squirt ps4. Together it's everything I need.

[@anthonyschutz7201]

I didn't realize there were so many swiss army knives. I just thought there was a small one, normal one, and extra thick one. I guess I have to go figure out which ones the best.

[@kylejeremy4755]

Does anybody know where i can get aftermarket tools/blades for a swiss army knife, i can find scales and clips just not blades/tools.

[@Tundra-yb8gj]

I have the Pioneer X. I use the reamer all the time. In the configuration where it’s on the end, I use it to open packages I stead of a blade.

[@mikey5913]

Why do people like the scissors? Like wtf are you even cutting with them? It's the most useless tool to me lol. I honestly think I've gone a few years without so much as touching a pair of scissors 😆

[@korgan7779]

I too carry a SAK daily amongst other blades. Currently carrying a Sportsman also for the nail file. I've salvaged 84mm scissors from torn up old SAKs and am working on a "Cadet X" and a "Sportsman X" custom mod.

[@johnd9357]

What you’re calling a “letter opener” is actually a package opener, and an orange peeler.

[@TheGamingExposure]

Idk man as a millwright having tweezers is essential for getting metal splinters out as well as having a straight pin in the scales. I think getting a little extra on your saks is missing the point of a Swiss Army knife.

[@teunhartveldt2940]

If you want a tinker without the secondary blade but with a nail file. Might i reccomend the EVO11

[@John5.56]

Odd how different peoples tastes are. I’ve never once used the nail file on any Swiss Army knives

[@Cukito4]

My EDC? My wallet, phone, and some keys. Period. No need ever for ANYTHING else.

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

My favourite Victorinox is a model no longer produced by Victorinox. It is the old Voyageur Alox, with a main blade, a combo tool with can opener, cap lifter, screw driver and a wire stripper on the first layer. And on the second layer the Voyageur has got a pair of scissors. Very nice companion for the urban environment. And my second choice would be one of the old Golfer models. It is a slightly smaller Victorinox Compact, without the nail file on the hook.

[@greekveteran2715]

Best Combo IMHO: Spirit X with Explorer for Urban and Swisstool with 111mm Rucksack for the outdoors. Honorable mentions: Urban: Climber,Compact,Super Tinker,Deluxe Tinker,Alox Classic,Electrician,Pioneer,Pioneer X,Cadet,Rambler,Ambasador. - For the outdoors: Harvester,Farmer,2 handed Trecker or Forester (Rucksack is and works better overall.Newer models are only unnecessary more robust and much heavier, but don't work better,IMO same goes for the Rangergrip series). Huntsman and Fieldmaster are great for both Urban and the Outdoors. My top 5: Spirit X,Explorer,Rucksack,Alox Classic,Harvester. PS: Most SAK collectors are located in the USA, that's a fact!

[@ActionBastard666]

My absolute favorite SAK is the Tinker Deluxe. The scissors and small pliers come in clutch and I basically use them every day. I work with small PCB’s so the precision of the jaws are amazing :) That’s the smallest tool I can carry where I feel I could tackle basically everything that would be asked of me on a daily basis, unless it comes to large tasks that would require heavy pliers or a saw. Great video!

[@xrslive]

What i need from a SAK is a pen, flashlight, the main blade, scissors and that multitool with a can and bottle opener and a flat head, and the main blade could have a file

[@nobodxy]

Don't sleep on the reamer! Its perfect for opening boxes. Saves your blade from tape gunk