I Made The Perfect EDC Pocket Tool! || Victorinox Compact With Micarta!

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This was a blast! I took apart my trusty Victorinox/ Swiss Army Knife Compact and made it something more. After three years of carrying and two years of dreaming my Compact has leveled up. Through some workshop know how and a bit of elbow grease I made custom micarta scales and replaced the Parcel hook with a philips head screwdriver. In my mind this has made this Compact the best in pocket EDC tool out there! I hope you enjoy the process. Remember, cut once, measure twice. Catch you on the next one!
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[@PeterMcKinnon]

Of course I’ll see this video! Hahaha that Parcel hook is a stain on the compact. So pumped you peaced it out!! Epic work! I will say, you CAN use the parcel hook to pull a chain back onto a bike without getting your hands dirty :)

[@zacinthewild]

Dude! Thanks for checking it out. Truth on the parcel hook and bike chain. I always wanted to try and use it as a hook for zip line too😁. Compact Brothers unite!

[@JonGadget]

Great to see these updates to the Compact. I’m trying other EDC options because I don’t have the skills or tools to do what you guys do. But I am missing it 🤔

[@kao9379]

I've become attached to the nail file on the back of the hook!

[@tomgdownhill]

And to fish out a chain traped in the wheel.

[@hockeymack]

Cool AF to see my favorite Photographer posting in one of my other favorite communities!

[@patfox_]

Love this video, wish victorinox made customisation much easier, would be amazing to see all the weird and different ways people would configure them. great to see someone actually do it on their own, just a thought though, wouldn't it have been easier to replace the cork screw with the phillips and re-profile the parcel hook into the glasses screwdriver? might leave a big gap between the spacers on the back is the only downside to that

[@zacinthewild]

Honestly it probably would have been easier😁. It would be so cool if Victorinox made a modular set up with plug and play tools!

[@knutvoberg4236]

I thought the same: just modify the tip of the hook to a glasses screw driver, cause the hook itself is very usefull to fix the pen for a real pen with the SAK as body ...

[@heres_j0hnnyjs75]

Feels good to have you bac 👌🤘💯

[@MrBrokensilence]

Thats so Awesome!!. You've been talking about it for so long. I'm glad you finally got it done! It looks bad ass!!!. Congrats! 🙌👊

[@zacinthewild]

Feels good to tick it off the list and have it turn out to good!

[@MrBrokensilence]

@@zacinthewild very kool! And it was good seeing you on camera again. Looking forward to more!

[@JohnDoe-el5ir]

Good work. I consider flat screwdriver on Handyman as a Philips replacement. That next to hook. If not that then I would miss Philips on any SAK. Swiss champ has it all but is too big. I think that if Victorinox made SAK that had Philips and that glasses screwdriver put somewhere else in different form , then it would be win win situation. Regarding scales you can make infinite number of scales on 3d printer in normal PLA. Superb quality and perfect fit. There is free model on thingiverse for it. Micaela FTW anyway 😊 of course.

[@tuckeyuk]

I like the parcel hook, it's fun to play with and the file comes in handy. I replaced the corkscrew with a philips instead on mine!

[@Every_Day_Aaron]

Dude, love the video! You are amazingly good at talking THROUGH the camera like talking to a best friend. You are genuine through and through, and that’s why we love you. Not only do you walk us through your modding steps and explain your engineering pivots when you hit roadblocks (life always has them!), but I also learned from your pro tips. Dirty hands = clean money! 👊👊

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks man! This one was a bit longer but glad you dig it! I’d have everyone come hang out and make stuff in my shop if I could👊

[@coryholden89]

@@zacinthewild it was "long" but there wasn't any goofy fancy jump cuts and the pacing was good and your camera angles and lighting was really good too the fact your not turning your shop into a studio is refreshing. Don't be shy to document other builds I know there are plenty of us who are interested in many aspects of making/modifying things that every one of your videos will be watched. If you havent already go check out Adam Savage's Tested channel and his one day builds alot of good information and techniques I'm sure you could use in his videos.

[@josephascroft4774]

Completely agree with you about this 👍

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for watching! Let me know what you think down below👊.

[@stevesinclair4159]

I have done so, have a box of Kleenex or medicinal brandy on hand when you read my critique!

[@brandonwayne2343]

Glad your back

[@mruniverse3213]

Very cool video! Just a small tip, the corcscrew is also very useful for untying strong knots or popping off something like a broken stud that's no longer connected to the fabric and such extremely difficult to remove (something I had to do in my last ski holidays). It has a lot more usecases than you might think! So, I don't know If you resharpened the corcscrew tip, but it might be worth it.

[@AlexanderNecheff]

For EDC I actually prefer the Pioneer with alox scales. But for backpacking and camping I take the Huntsman - the hook is great for taking hot pots with a wire handle off the fire and the core screw can be used as a marlinspike plus it can hold a fire ant tinder and steel. Totally under rated tools.

[@BornIn1500]

The structural integrity of the screwdriver is really weakened though. I'd be interested to know how much force can be used before it bends or breaks.

[@Kirkshelton]

this was my first thought. Kudos for getting it in there. I would have removed as much of the corkscrew I could before removing the meat of the screwdriver. I'm sure he had his reasons and all-in-all for a prototype this turned out rad.

[@hadmatter9240]

I appreciate your input, but I'd greatly appreciate your advice on how to negate this problem. By the way, you can purchase a most Swiss Army Knives for less than 30USD (three years ago it was $20)

[@DeputatKaktus]

I totally get why you are worried about the integrity of the Philips head and yes, it is probably going to be a lot weaker now. On the other hand I am not sure if this matters - because at the end of the day it is still a „Jack of all Trades, Master of None, Use when in a pinch“ Swiss Army Knife and not a „proper“ T handle screwdriver you’d have in your tool box which is designed to withstand more torque. Also: the screwdriver on a SAK tends to fold down and out the way if you bear down on it too much at just the right angle. Depending on how you hold the knife, it can pinch your index, middle or finger pretty badly. And if you slip, you’ll probably skin your knuckles and unleash an unholy flood of cussing. Ask me how I know…. 🙄 If you really need to put serious torque on a screw, a SAK would probably not be the best tool option to begin with. There is only so much you can do with it. Even the venerable Swiss Army Knife has its limits. 😅

[@BDawgCrypto]

@@DeputatKaktus ouch lol sounds painful

[@JustineWiniker]

​@@hadmatter9240people forget quickly. Swiss army knives used to be cheap! They're greedy now!

[@christelledixon9366]

It's the same as customised motorbikes: it's not the big bucks custom from a shop that interests me, but rather the shed built custom where the mods reflect the owner and their ingenuity to achieve something with the tools they have available to them. Good job!

[@paddyrobbo1683]

Love this mate, love the micarta scales n think the addition of a screwdriver is a great idea

[@therenegadecraftsman]

It's so nice to see this taking place by hand and not a cnc. I appreciate it, the work, the craft and the time cheers 🍻

[@stevenhodgson834]

You can't help but smile at this guy's enthusiasm - so infectious!

[@SebastianGarcia-qh5cr]

This is what KZbin should be! You killed it man. Sharing your passion and doing it in the right way. You’ve inspired me today. I’ve felt lack luster and this video is what it’s all about and frankly, what I needed. Thanks bro. You’ve showed me that every obstacle is an opportunity and I am forever grateful. Cheers.

[@mendoeta]

I prefer to add the layer with the phillips screwdriver and magnifying glass. The screwdriver is more comfortable on the top of the sak. Like the Yeomans model.

[@hawkknight4223]

Yeah I would get rid of the parcel hook. Because I only use it as a bale hook when I’m taking stuff on and off of a fire. But I can use either the bottle opener or the can opener for that. I carry a camper and tinker as opposed to a compact.

[@ggmanatee]

Awesome video - for anyone wanting to work with micarta, especially if you don't have a well ventilated area, wear a respirator! Micarta dust is super toxic!

[@todd5198]

Please try to use the Corkscrew to untie a knot. I slightly rounded the tip on my corkscrew and love it.

[@Sam_T2000]

what if you just cut off the end of the hook and ground a smaller Phillips head into the stump?

[@jonas.drexler]

This turned out so good! I love moding SAKs myself but I've never seen someone replace the parcelhook with a philips screwdriver before. It's a really cool upgrade for the compact, even better than changing corkscrew and screwdriver like I did. Take care and have a great day

[@matthewdancik5515]

This may have been suggested already, but if you ever watch David C Anderson on The Knife Center's videos, the use he has found the corkscrew to be handy for is the removal of especially stubborn knots... otherwise he's like everyone else when it comes to that tool and finds no other use for it. ps. It's good to see you again!!! This video just randomly appeared in my KZbin thread this morning and couldn't have been more excited, you have been missed! All is right in the world again. 😎

[@BornIn1500]

Untying knots is a widely known use for the corkscrew. David C Anderson really didn't "find" that use himself.

[@matthewdancik5515]

@@BornIn1500 Correct, he did not... I was just citing the individual I found out the information from, since I knew nothing of the corkscrew being used as a Marlinspike before hearing it on one of his videos. Thanks though, for pointing that out👍🏽

[@toolslover3645]

I successfuly waisted my 35:28 min of my life 🤡🤬🤬😡😡😭😭

[@cleangenJZ]

Also you should trace all the holes and shape on paper so you can make more in future

[@RagnarokCo]

Someone should @victorinox this video, maybe they will make a CompactZ in the future. Edit: Forgot to say how great it came out! Good job.

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks man! I would be down to rep a CompactZ for sure!

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

I just can't agree with this one but the tooth pick dam handy

[@gilbertoesquivel9668]

Love the Compact Zach! Got one on your recommend...Dude Micarta? The Compact is a Light duty MT at best....what the H do you be cranking down on brah??! That's hell on the denim pockets no..? Oh well to each his own..."NO REGERTS"!

[@zacinthewild]

It’s a nice smooth Micarta. Feels great in hand, is still super light, and will age well. No worries in the pocket😁

[@woodchuckforestry293]

I know this video is two months old and you already made it but this might help other people. I've replaced the scales on a couple sak's and it helped to use the old scales as a stamp. You can ink them similar to how you would a rubber stamp and then transfer that onto the new scale material. Not perfect by any means but it works well if you want to make your own custom scales and still have the scale implements in the factory positions. Also, if you're transfering to micarta, it helps to scuff the surface so the ink can penetrate.

[@JamesGMunn]

When you get tired of the scream of the Dremel, try the German-made PROXXON Professional Rotary Tool. Actual bearings and metal front end!

[@zacinthewild]

Good to know. I’ll have to check it out.

[@everettvoracek400]

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[@zoltan2728]

Tip for transferring the inner side of the scales: Lay the scale on the desk upside down, lay a paper on the scale and color it with a pencil. That way you will get a pinpoint accurate imprint of it then stick it on the micarta and rock&roll… ;)

[@zacinthewild]

Honestly so much smarter. Didn’t think about it until half way through🤦‍♂️

[@cleangenJZ]

Photocopy and use it as a layover and transfer

[@ammonjensen6950]

Hey Zac great job and great video. I just wanted to give you a heads up, when cutting micarta you should where some sort of respirator or lung protection. Because the little fibers in micarta can be breathed in. Also the compound that holds the micarta in place can also be toxic. But other than that, love the compact!!👊

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@greysonosterberg7101]

Kind of out there but I’m wondering if there’s any discussion to be had on the differences between power tools and hand tools?

[@zacinthewild]

Definitely application for both. My dad had us all learn on hand tools before we could use the power ones so we understood the basic tool principals and could really appreciate the differences. Anymore for my self projects are a time game so use what will be best and quickest for the job.

[@brad6817]

Great to see you again man, I remember you mentioning this project a while back and I’m glad you got it done. Really like to see another knife collection video from you. Take care.

[@zacinthewild]

For sure will do a knife collection video in the future.

[@brad6817]

@@zacinthewild and maybe do it live?

[@chukulan]

You could have pressed the back of the stock scale onto an ink pad, then pressed it onto the new scale. That would have created an exact layout of the details you needed to replicate on the micarta.

[@Comment0815]

But it would be mirrored, or am I getting it wrong?

[@robertwhite3503]

@@Comment0815 Yes, what do you call it when you rub a pencil over paper on a brass engraving? That would work well, I think.

[@nickm6386]

Welcome back! You've talked about changing out that hook forever, and that micarta looks sweet 👍

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks! It seemed like the right project to get things rolling again😁

[@Yogi8156]

you should just use a stamp ink pad to transfer all the lines and detail over. Sorta like carbon paper in the old days

[@zacinthewild]

So much smarter🤣

[@ryanlittle5336]

Great video! Glad to see you're still around, enjoying life, making fantastic content, and doing cool stuff. Keep up the stellar work!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for the encouragement! Will do🤙

[@goanddo2371]

I would not have been able to figure that out. Thank you for this video and the great walk-through, and congratulations on the epic results!

[@jessebergunder]

Been a long time man. Should give an update on you. What have you been doing since bhq?

[@zacinthewild]

Working on a few brands with Jamie and now mailing a run at this KZbin to thing. Thanks for checking in👊

[@jesterskull38]

Happy to see ya again, haven’t really watched the blade hq stuff since ya left

[@slipjointyjan548]

I believe on the compact the parcel hook also had a nail file, allowing you to use hook to clean and file to trim. Is this a function that might justify the hook? Also the corkscrew can be issued for undoing stubborn knots. I always have an awl on my SAKs but for some this is another use for the corkscrew. It also works as a parcel hook or rope handle. A knot in the end of some cord threaded into the corkscrew gives a strong hold.

[@SturleyArt]

Awesome mod. Micarta is quickly becoming my favourite scale material too.

[@willames363]

Very cool, thank you. How’s it holding up?

[@zacinthewild]

Over a year later and it’s been in my pocket every day holding up like a champ👊

[@kellanaldous7092]

Could use that pin to make a compass with a leaf in water, in a pinch:)

[@zacinthewild]

Mines to crooked but you probably could😁

[@BeardsBaconTech]

How did you get the small screwdriver out of the corkscrew I can’t get mine out

[@zacinthewild]

I just spin it out counter clockwise. It can get stuck. Have you tried turning it with pliers?

[@fsbaum]

Love this video! Nothing better than to see someone excited about their accomplishments, really inspiring! An alternative would be to grind the parcel hook down to a tiny screwdriver and replacing the cork screw with the Philips head. Has anyone tried that?

[@flymanhorse]

My ultimate, and favorite Victorinix, would be the huntsman, but with pliers. Great job dude! Awesome!

[@tikofthetoka5650]

The huntsman is like the center of balance in the SAC world IMO. Love it. A file would be cool, AKA the Ranger, and that's where the price jumps.

[@paulblanscet3411]

Have you lost any strength in the screwdriver?

[@zacinthewild]

Not sure. So far I’ve used it a ton with no issue.

[@SanderExtremeW]

Nicely done, an alternative would have been to mod the parcel hook into a mini screwdriver, but maybe not so easy to handle then.

[@zacinthewild]

A few others have suggested it and honestly would have been easier😁. Sometimes I just have to take the hard way.

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Friday Zac, its your money, your time & effort & if you like the end result then good luck to you, use your Compact in good health! My opinion for what its worth is that the Compact is an over priced under tooled & bad value for money SAK that has an inherent fault that cannot be remedied in that unlike most 91mm SAK's it cannot be fitted with a SwissQlip and also it only comes in boring red scales so I can understand why you wanted to replace them. I bought one a few years ago, in a very short while got "buyers remorse" & consigned it to the cupboard ever since. However, replacing them with Micarta scales IMO detracts from the knifes looks & makes them feel yucky to hold . I could understand you replacing the scales with decorative Plus scales in a more exciting color such as translucent rubi red or sapphire blue, hard to come by emerald green translucent scales or white, blue, black , yellow, pink or even a two color combination but equally boring & Yucky to grip Micarta when a skilled knife guy like you could have gone in for a decorative Titanium scale set or even stainless steel ones or 3D printed scales ( plain, fancy & even glow in the dark ones are available on line ) . Sorry Zac I give you 10 for effort but Zero each for style, usability & aesthetics. Recommendation :- sell or give away that ugly thingy & buy a 91mm Climber ( hands down the best 3 layer Urban users sAK ) & fit it with Plus scales & a SwissQlip & you will still have change in your pocket over the price of a Compact. Full Disclosure: I do not work for any knife seller or have any financial investment in knives or after market parts & my opinions are based on a lifetime of carrying & collecting SAK's of all sizes & shapes.

[@zacinthewild]

Great write up! Before settling on the Compact I carried a bunch of SAKs including the Climber and found the Compact just suited my EDC needs better. I 100% agree with you on the price. I’ve never understood while it is so much more expensive. The clip wouldn’t work for me either because I carry my Compact as an in pocket tool more then a single carry knife. I love that you got your system figured out! I also love how diverse the carry world is. Thanks for the insight and the 10 for effort👊

[@stevesinclair4159]

@@zacinthewild Thanks Zac for your very kind reply & sorry if I was in anyway rude, I'm just a crusty opinionated old guy with a lifetime of SAK carry experience & have amassed a collection of over 160 SAKS to date & am still buying more ( 100 are 58mm Classic & Classic SD's with decorative scales , 30+ are larger sized special & annual edition SAKS & 30 are EDC carry rotation SAK's ) I do carry other knives such as Flipper & OTF knives but my real passion ( obsession ) is for Victorinox SAKS and that includes a recent appreciation for a the now passed into legend Wenger line of SAK's ( including rarities like a new in box ultra rare Wenger / Swiss Buck Trekker) . If Victorinox would make a 2 layer 84 mm Alox Cadet with a scissors that IMO would make a perfect upscale alternative to the Compact & be worth buying & carrying as part of my EDC rotation.

[@CptKurlan]

Nice DIY project. I love the Conan reference on the wall :)

[@zacinthewild]

Conan is the man! That was my license plate for years⚡️🤘

[@joethompson3418]

Suggestion for next time: mark the scales from the back side and develop the inside slots and holes FIRST before you cut the scales out. That way, you have a lot of material to hold with as you do the tiny detailed work. Then, cut and fit to the knife. That would make it easier to hold and a LOT less cringeworthy!

[@Wanderer_of_Sol]

Trick for transferring complicated things like the inside of the scales: coat them in a thin layer of paint and press them to the micarta. There's a ton of other pigments and stuff that's made specifically for this, but cheap acrylic paint, or better stamp pad ink are the best things I've used. If you go with ink you really need to layer it on thick, but it's sticky and transfers pretty exactly. Paint is more forgiving in transfer, but can smudge and be less exact. Still, I've done lots of stuff using paint.

[@dizawnofwizar]

but then it stamps a mirror image?

[@somnolentSlumber]

@@dizawnofwizar you might have to do it twice once onto a piece of paper or something and then while the paper is still wet press it to whatever you want to transfer it onto

[@iankrom510]

Thanks for this tip! Will definitely use it!

[@giuliogemino6407]

1 Victorinox Huntsman EDC. Eventually mod. with scales plus to get customizations, accessories... pen, pin, ferrorod+tinder, glasses screwdriver in the corkscrew... 2 Victorinox Outrider for those seriously going in the outdoors. Best model is with gray button sliding lock before 2017. Newest got some nonsenses. 3 Victorinox SwisstoolX plus ratchet. (code 3.0339.L) Always on vehicle. The only one multitool you will need in an entire life... for mechanics, plants, vehicles, and other emergency maintenance kits to turn around in the middle of nowhere. A truely life saver toolbox.The most badass among multitools. Other Victorinox are not wise serious investment like this ones. Considering all around ratio costs, benefits, proficiency. An Honorable mention to those large... Chinese multitool Knives competing with the 111mm. Especially the Ruike LD42-B as the perfect example. But also Sanrenmu WA942-B1 and WA951-A2 or also those Boker tech tools.

[@benturner8055]

love this :)

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Don't forget band aids in your EDC. They aren't lock blades and actually using the knives like bushcraft knives is an unnecessary risk.

[@Steve.Alex32]

Zac you've sold me brother! Went out and bought a compact a month ago and have been absolutely loving it! Keep up the amazing work man 👊

[@MrJJasonD]

Why not just replacing the corkscrew by the Phillips and reshaping the hook into a micro flat screwdriver?

[@dirtyharry5957]

I've just bought replacement scales for my victorinox tinker and I'm excited for changing them. I've gone for dark green scales with a silver belt clip on them.

[@wderoker]

Awesome video. Great craftsmanship! Just a thought. Is it possible to change out the combo tool for a regular can opener blade? You then, still have small screwdriver\ Phillips capability. It might require less work. You then have an in line Phillips and small flat blade screwdriver like that on other models. Thanks for the video.

[@FoerdiProductions]

We all know: the Compact is the WORST Swiss-Army-Knife ever made. As primary EDC, nearly every other SAK is better, for the same or even less money. (Tinker, Hiker, Huntsman, Spartan,.. you name it.)

[@SCwirlify]

'The Climber' with +Scales is superior. You loose the nail-file from the back of the hook. BUT :o For just ONE layer, you gain SO much more: 1 extra small blade. 1 Bottle-opener that has a nice Pry. 1 Can-opener with good Driver (Also on Compact) Two tools that are somewhat better than the combo- MOST important: - The Awl. - The Awl is essential for drilling, sowing, poking, etc. SO. SO - Many more + than minuses with the Climber. --- I hereby challenge you to carry a Climber with +scales. See if the 1 extra layer is significant to dissuade from EDC. For a little while, at least. At worst: I was right; and you are better off. ;)

[@VinlandAlchemist]

I gotta tellya, I almost didn't watch this one, 'cause I can't stand micarta ("Can't please 'em all" lol) - I'm more of a mid-to-dark hardwood/antler/copper,-brass,-or-bronze kinda guy, meself... but DAMN, bruh! Nice work on the SAK mod! I'm kinda of the mind that, to "MacGyver" an SAK, really makes it more one's own (get the reference, peeps? 😉 lol) - Great vid, man! 🙂 Just one thing sorta sticks out, though... the way you reshaped that screwdriver... d'ya think if you tried working on a stubborn screw, that it might twist the crap out of your hard work? It'd be interesting to see a field test... just puttin' that out there 👍

[@snirbo]

Corkscrew is more than a smal screwdriver holder. For example: 1. Opens corked bottles (duh!) 2. Untie knots. 3. Pry the battery out of a cell phone. 4. Screw it into a wall and hang your coat on the SAK. 5. Staple remover. 6. Smooth out the hole you just made with the reamer. 7. Clear clogged faucet sprayer. 8. Bicycle tire valve tool. 9. Holds the micro screwdriver. 10. Pick gravel out of tires. 11. Rip open a blister package. 12. Ice pick. 13. Mark a pilot hole. 14. Clean mud out of shoe soles. 15. Knot the end of a cord. Thread it through the corkscrew. Handle. 16. Pop balloons. 17. Aides in sewing. 18. Clean mud out of sprinkler heads. 19. Push used snare wire through it, to straighten out the wire and remove coils or kinks. 20. Pulls the drain plug out of a tub. 21. Open the corkscrew and screw it tightly into a broomstick-thickness stick. Now open the blade. Tie it securely. Survival spear for fishing. 22. Hang the SAK from a piece of cordage from the ceiling. Plumb bob (I have the middle of the handle marked on one mine). 23. Corkscrew + a metal lid = a filter or wire mesh for cooking. 24. Carry a chunk of C4. 25. Pull frozen shoestrings tight, or help loosen them. 26. Helps get the innards out of a squirrel. 27. Gets the candle stub out of a candle holder. 28. Start fights on multitool forums. 29. Remove the fuel filter from a lawn mower. 30. Although the new corkscrews are 4 turns, you can use them for range estimation. 31. O-ring remover for your flashlights. 32. Pry out partially-exposed nails. 33. Tighten the apron strings on a wrestling ring. 34. The inside diameter of the corkscrew is 1/4". I'm sure you know what you can do with this. 35. Open just a small hole in a coconut. 36. Lift stuck items out of boxes. 37. Fish the tape out of a clogged VHS tape. 38. Remove patches from a flintlock gun. 39. Remove the inside of a shotgun shell, making a blank. Remove the wad and powder too. 40. If you don't want the mini screwdriver, the corkscrew can hold a ferro rod. 41. Tap a tree for sap. 42. Undo zip ties without breaking them. ✌️😉

[@michaelcosta879]

Zak, I have been modding SAKs and Leathermen for years. You did a great job on your mod and that it is your first mod. Did you know the combo tool also works on Phillips screws? It is not perfect but it works. There is a to make an inline 1/4-inch bit exchanger adapter to fit on your combo tool. Do a Google search (1/4-inch socket wrench to 1/4 hex-bit adapter. Buy one you need a 3/16 magnet to put in the square drive side. You can bed the adapter to the combo tool like you bed a rifle action to a stock. Just to try it out to see if you like it buy some Tacky It a sticky clay used for hanging pictures. fill the square drive side with Tacky and push your combo into the Tacky and try it out. The only bad part is you will have to carry the adapter in your pocket. If you decide you like it and want to bed an adapter with J-B Weld Message me and I can tell you how to do it. It's not hard.

[@alexrapp1991]

The GOPRO doesn't autofocus! Its focus is locked. Anything less than 12 inches from it will look blurry. Hand doesn't help. Found out about this recently too. Great video BTW!

[@darylwaynebrady]

Great video, but I do not agree. The comeback is not the perfect Swiss Army knife just my Humble opinion

[@luigiprovencher]

Can't wait to get my swiss army knife back from Victorinox. It was actually pretty cheap to have them replaced the knife blades, scissor spring, and scales.

[@patrickozias5369]

Super tinker and tinker deluxe are my favorites as well as compact. The downfall of the compact is no screw driver. Even the flat head sucks.

[@neutronpolygon]

I just watched many of your videos today and I have really enjoyed your content and philosophy (I subscribed). I wondered, have you ever had your hands on a Swiss Army Mechanic? I have had mine for 35 years. It is great and pretty compact at only 3 layers.

[@jinxjones5497]

_sorry what?!! The Compact is the best SAK?!! Are you high?!! Nice job though_ I want to take the corkscrew out of my Handyman for a Phillips head screwdriver making essentially a Craftsman

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

You do you... Should be the name of this video. I never found PHILLIPS a screw driver useful in any pocket knife, mainly because it never actually works, too short shaft, no space to rotate and inability to apply torque. It's still a fun and interesting watch though!

[@Sam_T2000]

pound for pound, the Compact is almost the perfect Swiss Army Knife… but the parcel hook, while rather whimsical, isn’t nearly as useful as the rest of the tools, so: parcel hook -> Phillips head or… -parcel hook -> rounded awl -add in-line Phillips head to main side, as well as the “orange-peeler,” and a nail file if it would fit… -maybe keep parcel hook, since I added a layer?

[@MM7782]

The perfect EDC SAK is the Craftsman, but sadly they don't offer it any more. I had to transform a Handyman in to one by replacing the corkscrew with the Phillips screwdriver. Well .... perfect for me.

[@kevola5739]

You have way more patience than I will ever possess. I think I would have replaced the corkscrew with the Phillips or buy the SAK version with the corkscrew and find an eyeglass screwdriver for my keychain. Maybe the parcel hook was just aggravating your OCD in which case I fully understand. Now I want a SAK with a parcel hook simply cuz I don't have one.

[@hadmatter9240]

You are aware that people have been customizing SAKs for, like, decades, right. You aren't bringing anything new to the table, Hoss.

[@grimmar80]

If you carry a knife everywhere then you don't need a toothpick... Every splint of wood becomes a toothpick :)

[@MusikPiratCH]

I wouldn't even think to modify my beloved Victorinox SAK! But if you like to do so why not? This hook (like Felix Immler showed 13 tricks for the hook!) is great for fixing the pen to the knife to write more comfortable with it! 😇 This Philips is a very one dimensional tool IMHO. 😔

[@matthewmcnamee7263]

They stopped selling the tweezers where I live (South London UK) because you can pick handcuff locks with them.

[@CL053DC45K37]

Man you talk too much. Give the important info like like cutting this for this, I'm shaving this for this. We don't need the useless commentary. I jad tk fast forward every 5 second because you just talk too much.

[@mrwilson6106]

Use the parcel hook for the flip flop repair. Stick the hook through the bottom, hook the thong and pull through. Much easier than using the pin Also works for the strings in sweatpants/hoodies

[@doubledrats235]

I like your Moon hubcaps and Rat Fink stickers. I sill have the green Rat Fink that I got out of a gumball machine in the 1960s. You showed a lot of patience with that knife.

[@grancho4352]

I only discovered your channel a few days ago and liked it at first sight... until I watched THIS video. I'm gonna cancel my subsciption immediately. As a young man I worked at a DIY shop. We cut hunderdeds of pieces with what you call a 'table saw'. One worker thought himself a rotutinier and didn't use the safety equipment, just like the way you do (or better: don't). I then had the pleasure of driving him - fast - to the emergency hospital while he held parts of his fingers in his other hand while bleeding on my car's floor. So I first 'hand' saw what a few hundereds of rpm by a 3mm rotating saw blade can do to human flesh and bones and I later could hear him through the door during his treatment in the surgery. How irresponsible can one be to show such a way of handling a buzz saw (6:41, 7:05)!

[@elsigotchest0422]

Tinker is just spartan with phillips Super tinker - climber Field master - huntsman I hope soon victorinox will do a version of Compact with phillips😀

[@trikyy7238]

It would be sooo easy for Victorinox to put the mini screwdriver in the scales, like toothpick, pen, tweezers, and terminate the corkscrew's reign of terror once and for all.

[@dwainsw4076]

I can see that you think differently but, this seems to be a huge amount of fiddeley work for a small amount of payoff. I expect that if it made sense Victorinox would have already done it.

[@jfriend2001]

Saw something about this on another channel... the spot under the Victorinox logo holds a micro sd or SIM card ..... just an added bonus You rock !!!

[@alphabeardoutdoors]

I carry a victorinox Huntsman and would definitely replace the parcel hook. I have had the knife for almost 4 years and used the hook once that I can remember. For my personal choice I wish it had a magnifying glass.

[@rbigger2010]

I can't wait for each one of your videos to come out. I wanted to come back to this one to place the comment because it is what I'm looking for. I usually carry a bugout or an elementum and a SOG powerpint but don't need the pliers/ tweezers because I carry a leatherman in my sling bag. If I were to send you a Compact could you at least put the Phillips head in? I don't need the handmade scales but it would be cool if I could say they were made by you. DM me this is at all possible. PS i can't do or have the availability to the equivalent you do to try on my own

[@luisfnunes]

wouldn't it have been so much simple to just file/sharpen/shapen out the hook in order to turn it into a screwdriver? enen if just a simple one it will turn phillips screws... (??)

[@taulguedi3762]

WHY!? I want to buy a compact just because of the hook that comes with a file! And the multitool already is a phillips! Why you did that to your friend!? 😢

[@BlackhawkPilot]

I have found the Huntsman is the perfect SAK. I use the small screwdriver on the can opener for Phillis screws.

[@timmatherly5080]

Your tablesaw skills scare me.

[@zacinthewild]

Me too🤣

[@boogboog8097]

Ah, carried my sak for ten years recently used the parcel hook for the first time when nothing else would do the job, invaluable for that 1 weird thing.

[@mistersmith3986]

Yo Zac, you knocked it out of the park. I love micarta scales and the job you did is absolutely epic. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲

[@GaiaOne]

Never decide any SAK tool is useless until you've checked out Felix Immler's videos. The man used the saw to grate cheese and lemon zest, for Pete's sake. He has a bunch of uses for three parcel hook.

[@AltaSurvival]

Great job! I’m glad you accomplished adding your micarta scales!

[@fatmangaming2720]

Should have just bought a Victorinox Mechanic model. It comes with a screwdriver and not a parcel hook, it also has pliers.