6 REASONS to carry a SMALL SWISS ARMY KNIFE

[@Bob-ts2tu]

i've had my midnight manager (in green) for over 20 years & totally love it. it lives on the table next to my chair in the living room so i can always put my hands on it. I tend not to take it out with me much these days, but still use it often, and the red led still lights up without any battery change, the pen still works, and the knife/scissors still cut great, wonderful !!. thanks for the reviews

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks Bob. I always keep my MM in my jeans 5th pocket. I had a blue one and misplaced it in my house somewhere. I had to buy another within a couple of weeks ....

[@ArrOShooter]

i think you missed the best (the rambler) it has the scissors , nailfile /flathead, knife and combitool and toothpick and tweezers

[@MB_EDC]

Haha! I don't have that...yet...! But...I actually think my Midnite Manager is better...! I don't need the tweezers and toothpick. You should try it....?

[@ArrOShooter]

Well i had a midnite manager and it was too bulky , did not liked the coke sniffer and find no use for the that little hook thingy furthermore i kept searching for the tools , the rambler has 4 main tools 2 on each side

[@MB_EDC]

@ArrOShooter I believe you are describing the mini champ. I haven't got over of those yet. The Midnite Manager is like the Rambler with a pen and flashlight instead of tweezers/toothpick.

[@ArrOShooter]

@@MB_EDC my bad you are right

[@MB_EDC]

@@ArrOShooter No worries - you should see me trying to work out how many layers in a bigger SAK... I suck at it!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@rognuald9007]

I carry a Rambler along with a Compact or Tinker, on most occasions, along with a locking folder. I also carry a compact pen in the 5th pocket and an Olight on my keychain

[@MB_EDC]

Sounds like a great carry. Thanks for sharing. I have a couple of videos showing my everyday carry and have another one coming out next week....

[@YourSoulDriver]

Good video. Also, the combo tool is magnetic, so, you can pickup screws and the pen on the Midnight Manager is pressurized, so, you can write upside down. (and it never fails; BTW, with the light, and pen you can write checks at midnight, in dark places, if you have to)

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks!! I love the MM.. Carry it every day. Use it several times a day!!!

[@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy]

Rambler all the way!!!

[@MB_EDC]

@@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy Good choice. My Midnite Manager has the same main toolset and pen/light instead of tweezers/toothpick. Do you carry a main knife as well?

[@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy]

@@MB_EDC I do. I usually have a Spyderco. Centofante III, Dragonfly, or Chaparral.

[@MB_EDC]

@@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy Ah - a spyderco fan..... I just have the Grasshopper and more recently the UKPK

[@josephascroft4774]

I carry either my classic sd alox or my rambler most days, but I also have a jet setter and a manager and midnight manager and I love them all and find them capable of almost anything I need, great video btw, thanks and God bless 🙏🏻👍

[@MB_EDC]

@@josephascroft4774 Thanks brother. Sounds like you have quite a collection there. Do you carry a larger knife or SAK as well? I usually pair my 58mm SAKs with the Pioneer X, Bantam Alox or my Spyderco UKPK. For larger cutting tasks such as cutting up fruit or breaking boxes down.

[@mhsvz6735]

Thank you for another interesting review. Of the three, the Midnight Manager is the one I’d carry. Very useful indeed.

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks. I do love my Midnite Manager.

[@sylviaj.figueroa4544]

I’ve been carrying a Classic in my pocket since I was in middle school, that’s approximately 42 years. My dad bought me the first one- then, I continued to buy more in different colors and designs. Currently, I’m carrying the alox version and love how thin it is. And yes, I carry other knives, too, but the Classic is always in my pocket.

[@MB_EDC]

The Classic SD alox is on my list to get and the mini champ

[@SteelCityKnives]

Brilliant video MB. I have an embarrassing amount of 58mm 😂. They are usually pretty cheap. And neat thing to collect. Cheers MB 🍻

[@MB_EDC]

@@SteelCityKnives Thanks brother. I have realised In not good at doing knife reviews as such. So I'm trying to bring a different view to choosing/using knives...

[@la_old_salt2241]

I don't think one CAN have too many 58s.

[@MB_EDC]

agreed

[@TheGrenadier97]

My favourite is the Signature, basically a Classic with pen scales. It lives with my keys everywhere. The small scissors are great to trim nails and everything else is like a backup that can easily do as primary tools if i need so. I advocate everyone to have a 58mm in his keychain. Cheers!

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks. These 58mm are great. I think that the Signature has been discontinued and you can only get the SIgnature lite? Which is a shame....don't you think?

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

I love carrying 58 mm Victorinox models! I carry the rambler just about everyday.. I was carrying it on my keychain but recently received a leather neck slip.. It's great! Thanks for the video! I really enjoyed it!

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks!

[@Luuk_M]

In my experience most 5th pockets can comfortably hold Victorinox knives up to 84 mm, like the Cadet and Sportsman. For cutting apples these are way better suited that the 58 mm models. Still I always carry the sadly discontinued Manager on my keyring, which gets used multiple times a day. Great knive! Funny to advocate the flashlight while you carry a far more serious torch on your keyring. As do I, hence the Manager which keeps a slot for a tooth pick OR a pair of tweezers.

[@MB_EDC]

@@Luuk_M Agreed. To me that's an excuse to need two SAKs!!! I carry (and use) the Midnite Manager every day. Supplemented by another SAK (Pioneer X, Army 7 or Farmer X) or a single blade folder liker the Spyderco UKPK

[@ianwalker1182]

I find my pre-SD Classic ideal for when I cannot carry anything larger, the nail cleaner is useful, I have no use for a screwdriver that is the wrong size for most things. 🎉

[@MB_EDC]

@@ianwalker1182 Thanks Dave, brother. Hope you are well.

[@Jackknife1951]

The SD tip works for a wide variety of Phillips screws and makes a decent mini pry tool for some small paint and wood stain cans.

[@MB_EDC]

@@Jackknife1951 Great point - thanks!!!

[@magal55]

I own the MM for about 10 years. Very useful indeed. But I miss tweezers.

[@MB_EDC]

I have tweezers in a small toolkit I keep in my workbag. But never seem to need then as much as I do scissors or a flashlight.

[@la_old_salt2241]

It's easy enough to buy a Classic SD to pair with your MM.

[@MB_EDC]

I just put a classic SD on my keychain... But went for the alox version...

[@la_old_salt2241]

@@MB_EDC Sweet!

[@MB_EDC]

@@la_old_salt2241 👍

[@ericstarr9399]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I think I need to pick up some more options in this size! Right now, only have the Classic SD.

[@MB_EDC]

@@ericstarr9399 Thanks Eric. I just have these three for now. I definitely want to get a couple more.

[@SeanT_1967]

Fantastic video Mark….!!!! Despite my best intentions…. I’m still carrying a Classic SD on my keys…. Keep saying I’m going to upgrade to another model but still haven’t got round to it…! Really like the Phillips multi tool…😎👌🏻 I’ I’ve been planning to pick up a Rambler…. and will eventually…😀 The Midnight Manager is a fantastic option….but I’d miss the tweezers and toothpick… surely Victorinox could make that work…!!! Thanks mate… enjoyed this one… Speak soon…😎👊🏻

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks Sean. I don't think I'd use the toothpick and I usually have tweezers in my work bag. Definitely agree about the combo tool. If I did put one on my keyring it would have to be an alox one!!!

[@billlaird7332]

I have carried a SAK Executive 58 mm for over 50 years. Bought my first one in Geneva, Switzerland about 1970. It is a two layer knife with a small blade, large blade, scissors, nail file (point at end works as a Phillips screwdriver), and the rather strange orange peeler with a useful flat blade screwdriver on the end. It has the ubiquitous tweezers and toothpick and the split ring attachment. I replaced the toothpick with a Firefly Ferocerium rod as a firestarter. Unfortunately, Victorinox has discontinued the Executive. Over the decades I have broken several knives with improper use. Thankfully, I saved the four broken knives and recently learned that Victorinox will repair and restore all models, current and discontinued, to new specs for basically the cost of return mailing. So, now I have several like new Executive models, even though that model has been discontinued.

[@MB_EDC]

Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your story. I'll bear that in mind if I break any tools...

[@sakisrose4632]

The executive is 74mm.

[@MB_EDC]

Correct

[@zaptor1514]

I’ve been carrying a variety of SA knives for 55 years. My favourite it the money clip knife. Recently I carry two, the money clip and the SD with the scissors in the video. They are always really useful. I have bigger models for adventure trips.

[@MB_EDC]

I have the moneyclip. It's brilliant isn't it. I wish they still made them

[@claes-berend]

I prefer to carry the Signature. You won't notice that you have it but you always carry a second small emergency blade, a scissors and a pen. The pen is the main reason to choose the signature because you hardly even need one, but when you do then it is always really important that you have it with you and regular pens are too long to carry in a jeans.

[@MB_EDC]

That's the same reason I always carry the Midnite Manager. It has the pen and a flashlight which is surprisingly useful too. It's expensive but good value I think as I use it every day.

[@kmichael2248]

I have carried the classic SD for decades. Useful for so many purposes.

[@MB_EDC]

True! I only got back into carrying a pocket knife in the last couple of years. I had stopped when my SAK was confiscated by airport security just after the knife ban came in. Then I switched to the Gerber Shard. No blade, but a free built in tools.

[@kmichael2248]

I don't know how many times I've forgotten i had it in my pocket, and so far I've never had an issue going through security anywhere. I think it's the size @@MB_EDC

[@MB_EDC]

@kmichael2248 Haha... You have been lucky! I have seen a load of classic SDs in the confiscated items boxes at airports.

[@kmichael2248]

@@MB_EDC I'll have to be careful in the future. I possibly get overlooked because I'm 80 😄 I hope not.

[@MB_EDC]

@@kmichael2248 Good for you to still be flying at 80! I feel old flying sometimes at 61...

[@dan6p]

Nice video, always interested in any SAKS, currently carrying the Alox mini champ, superb little knives, I have a few, a wee bit of a collector. Peace from Scotland

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks Dan. I have the mini champ and SD alox on my wishlist. I am going through an alox had at the moment as you might see in some of my other videos

[@GharibeAshenaHastam]

Thank you for good review

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks for watching!

[@la_old_salt2241]

You most certainly can use the scissors to cut your nails. I have a friend who keeps a specific Classic SD just for that purpose. Although, really, only certain people can use it that way. My nails, for example, are too thick for the 58 scissors to cut and must use a standard set of clippers.

[@MB_EDC]

Haha! probably too much information... But for me fingernails - yes. Toenails - no. 😂

[@la_old_salt2241]

@@MB_EDC I absolutely concur!

[@MB_EDC]

@la_old_salt2241 👍

[@bangalorebobbel]

My most carried Victorinox model is since a couple of years the MiniChamp Alox. Usually, I modify my MiniChamps a bit in a couple of minutes (shown on my channel how to) so they have even more functionality than with what they already are sold with.

[@MB_EDC]

I have that mini champ on my list to get. I'll check out your channel...

[@bangalorebobbel]

@@MB_EDC IMHO the MiniChamps are the best things Victorinox ever produced, extremely practical and easy to carry. The ordinary one with the Cellidor scales is maybe the best survival tool one can get. Yet the Alox model is my favourite because I carry usually also a bigger model (like the Walker or the Huntsman) with me when I'm out, as well as a torch (since years the Nitecore Tini2). So all my ordinary daily needs are fully satisfied 🤣 Of course, everybody has different needs and use scenarios, so it is just what I prefer. Basically, all Victorinox models are great, and the wide variety in their portfolio allows everybody to choose and combine what fits best. And finally, it even seems we all have always a number of models at home to choose from ... 🤣🤣🤣

[@MB_EDC]

I fully agree. It's good to have a selection of SAKs to choose the best one fort the day you have planned. I have a few and have some video reviews for them.

[@HamidShibataBennett]

The 58mm Rambler with the toothpick swapped out for a ferrocerium rod is always on my keychain. Such a fantastic knife!

[@MB_EDC]

Wow that's a great idea! Do you have any other 58mm?

[@HamidShibataBennett]

@@MB_EDC The Rambler is my only 58mm. I also carry a Pioneer X Alox and Benchmade Mini Crooked River. I have an 84mm Bantam Alox in my wallet. And, a 91mm Ranger, also with ferro rod, in my bum bag.

[@MB_EDC]

Wow great selection! I have both the Pioneer X and the Bantam Alox.

[@ankebosing1968]

The Rambler is my favourit EDC knife.

[@MB_EDC]

@ankebosing1968 It does have a great tool set. Similar to my favourite - the Midnite Manager.

[@Mark132flw]

TSA is flexible and will happily confiscate any of the three!

[@MB_EDC]

This is my concern. I lost a Zippo turbo butane lighter insert to TSA a few months ago. I'll try the Jetsetter next time I fly....

[@Citizen-pg8eu]

Wire bender?

[@MB_EDC]

@Citizen-pg8eu Well Victorinox call the notch in some of their tools a wire stripper... It can do that, but not very well. It is good at helping you to bend wires or pins to make hooks or other wire items.

[@singingtoad]

Ah the good old Jetsetter aka the Swiss Army Knifeless...lol 🤣 I carry a Rambler on my keychain everyday, great little 58mm SAK. 👍 Thanks for sharing, take care my friend and Cheers!

[@MB_EDC]

Thanks Dave. Take care brother!

[@jelkel25]

I did put an SD in my med kit for outdoors when I didn't intend to take a bigger SAK with tweezers with me. The tweezers and smaller blade is a good thorn/splinter removal combo which is the main first aid need by far. Mines a Wenger SD so it's gone into semi retirement and I need to get a Victorinox to replace it. Don't know why I do that with the discontinued models, id never sell them and you only live once.

[@MB_EDC]

Sounds like a perfect use for the Classic SD. I carry a Midnite Manager myself - but I do have some tweezers in my fixit kit. You could upgrade to a Rambler and then you have the small combi tool as well....Or go full medical and get the MiniChamp - that has the Wharncliffe (tracheotomy) knife blade!!!!

[@mikay3587]

The rambler is great also

[@MB_EDC]

Yes. I need to look at that!!

[@fenixfyrehart3191]

Great video! I personally carry a manager in my pouch. On a different note, any thoughts on stubby screwdrivers for edc?

[@MB_EDC]

Check out the Steinwhale I did a first look review. It's worth it for the double side bits alone...kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIaTfGWua7enprcsi=6gVSGKXJlpfyg6qI

[@jedlevron]

I got a Caribbean to my key chain so I can take them off. I keep both a classic SD and the fingernails clipper version.

[@MB_EDC]

Great idea with the carabina.

[@doctyler3150]

The fifth pocket and the Zippo lighter were both invented in 1935. Just sayin.

[@MB_EDC]

What a coincidence..... I assumed it was for a pocket watch......😁 What do you carry in yours?

[@scottshaw1310]

Jetsetter on my keys, and a Recruit in my pocket. Covers everything i need!

[@MB_EDC]

Sounds good. Pairing a small SAK with a bigger knife or SAK us the way to go...

[@NorfTec]

I carry my mini champ along side my Swiss tool spirit x for 2 main reasons, smaller tool set and less obnoxious pulling it out in public

[@MB_EDC]

@@NorfTec Great combination. I get the readings too. I can get away with using my Midnite Manager or Pioneer X in the office. But get a few raised eyebrows from my Spyderco UKPK...

[@Liquid_People]

I can fit a 58mm Vic, a AAA light, and all my life savings in my 5th pocket /Cry.

[@MB_EDC]

Haha! I like your thinking!

[@Jackknife1951]

I got my first SAK in 1969. I've carried the tinker, hiker, pioneer, my old Wenger SI, recruit, waiter, and bantam. They were all good, but I never thought about the 58mm's. I thought they were so small, they were a joke. Well, the joke was on me. My wife got me one in 1996, and I started to use it as an experiment. I thought it would self destruct. I was soooo wrong! Since then I've learned that the 58mm SAK's are a seriously capable EDC for most urban and suburban environments. No, its n to for taking out enemy sentries or surviving the Alaskan wilderness, but it opens packages, and opens mail, cuts cardboard, string, plastic wrapping, with ease. I use my classic SD at least a couple times a day for something. Even the tweezers get out stickers from between my dogs paw pads. My knife nut days are long gone, and now I only carry a Vic classic and I'm fine.

[@MB_EDC]

Wow! A great pedigree of knives carried. I agree totally about the 58mm knives. I treated myself to the Midnite Manager and have carried one in my pocket for over a year now and use it every day. It's true that the best tool is there over you have with you!!! Thanks for sharing your story!!!

[@Joe_Montfort]

I’ve carried an SD for more than 30 years.

[@MB_EDC]

They are so useful aren't they. I use my Midnite Manager every day!!

[@MrPsiman]

The Vagabond was the best 58mm SAK

[@MB_EDC]

@@MrPsiman I need to look that up. What was so special about it?

[@MrPsiman]

@@MB_EDC it was like a Rambler with a wharncliff and the package cutter tool. Like a Mini Champ without the cuticle pusher and the ruler

[@MB_EDC]

@MrPsiman sounds brilliant. I love the Wharncliffe and wish they put it on more knives

[@edwardfletcher7790]

I consider the combo tool essential on this model 👍

[@MB_EDC]

I love the combi tool. The Phillips screwdriver is so useful

[@billcrowle]

I now use my new Alox Minichamp.. was that a Maglight or like my new Olight i3E EOS

[@MB_EDC]

That mini champ is on my wishlist. I have the I3E EOS on my keychain and the I3T EOS in my work bag.

[@joethompson3418]

My choice was a MiniChamp with the addition of the scale with the retractable pen. My watch takes care of the tiny light and the extra tools in the minichamp complete the daily normal stuff.

[@MB_EDC]

@@joethompson3418 great idea to add the pen.!

[@cameronmccray5963]

I bought a classic sd never thinking id need a victorinox. Since then my nails have never looked better.

[@MB_EDC]

I find the nail file perfect for cracked/spilt nails that snag on clothing and can be really annoying. I never thought (before doing You Tube) that I would best hand model!!!🤣

[@bigbobg8091]

Reason number 7, they don’t scare people.

[@MB_EDC]

That is so true. Even the medium size SAKs barely cause an eyebrow to be raised when used in public... I think it unlikely that much of any knife crime is committed with a Swiss Army Knife.....

[@per-erikekberg5365]

How do you refill the ink once it it has expired?

[@MB_EDC]

You can buy refills on Amazon...

[@leswallis8158]

You forgot the rally no scissors combi blade

[@MB_EDC]

These are just the ones I have..... The Rally and the Rambler are both great 58mm

[@Jeremy-Two]

Cool.

[@MB_EDC]

Great. Thanks...

[@felinebline7154]

Rambler!

[@MB_EDC]

I haven’t got one…. Yet! But a great 58mm SAK!

[@marilynm5024]

I carry the pioneer.

[@MB_EDC]

A great carry - The Pioneer X is my standard office/city carry. Have you considered pairing your pioneer with a classic SD to give you scissors, nail file, Tweezers and toothpick????