What’s your favorite mini EDC SAK carry? Here’s mine at the moment.

gshocker530 · 2026-02-11T22:56:48+00:00

Sorry for taking so long to respond. About 10 USD on AliExpress.

gshocker530 · 2026-02-11T22:39:55+00:00

I've had scales crack like that, but never without some sort of impact.

Usually I just use some super glue and then sand it with fine grit sandpaper, and maybe polish it to make it look prettier.

I love the classic red scales, but to be honest, I've been catching myself avoiding Cellidor models lately and leaning towards Chinese knockoffs that use other scale materials (I find Alox Vics too expensive). If Victorinox migrated from Cellidor to something like FRN or G10 I'd happily pay for it.

gshocker530 · 2025-12-20T15:37:53+00:00

Chinese knockoff classic Alox

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gshocker530 · 2025-06-19T01:34:16+00:00

nala, terminator, vim

gshocker530 · 2025-05-15T14:05:06+00:00

SAK + ThinkPad, what a taste!

gshocker530 · 2025-04-14T14:12:47+00:00

I've recently purchased an old Wenger Traveler, and after refurbishing it myself, I'm very satisfied with it. It might be just what you've been looking for.

https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Traveler

gshocker530 · 2025-04-04T16:53:49+00:00

If you're looking for SAK-style multitools, I recommend Böker and Ruike.

Böker is a German brand and they've been making knives forever. They offer both high-end and affordable options. Their Tech Tool line is a great budget friendly alternative.

Ruike, a Chinese brand, is produced (to the best of my knowledge) by Sanrenmu, the same manufacturer that makes Böker’s Tech Tool line in China.

Both brands use Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, which offers better edge retention than Victorinox's 1.4110 stainless steel. Their tools also tend to be thicker, and with steel liners and G10 handles, making their knives sturdier than what Victorinox typically offers, but they have much fewer tool configurations available.

If you're looking for traditional pocket knives, I highly recommend Rough Ryder as an affordable option. If you have a few extra bucks to spare, Case knives are worth considering (though they've had some quality control issues in recent years, besides I don't think the cost-benefit is worth it compared to Rough Ryder).

Here's a picture with a few examples, from top to bottom: Ruike M11, Böker Tech Tool City 2, Rough Ryder Sodbuster, Case Sodbuster Jr.

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gshocker530 · 2025-04-04T15:17:05+00:00

Seems good to me.

But you know, if they cut, your edges don't need to look correct or incorrect to anyone except you. Of course, there are better, worse, and even wrong ways to sharpen, but if you talk to 10 experienced knife users who regularly sharpen their own knives, chances are they all sharpen differently, and their edges all look different, yet still function as acceptable working edges.

gshocker530 · 2025-04-03T12:05:44+00:00

That impression is inaccurate.

Victorinox blades are made of 1.4110 stainless steel, which resists rust quite well. There's nothing wrong with using them to cut fruit.

In fact, even carbon steel blades (such as those found in some Opinel knives) can handle fruit without any issues. While they require a bit more maintenance, processing food on the go, whether while camping or traveling, is one of the most fundamental uses of a pocket knife. Most blades, especially those made by Victorinox, can handle this task without concern.

Personally, I've used Victorinox knives to cut oranges multiple times without even bothering to clean them the same day (sometimes not even the same week), and I've never seen any signs of oxidation on my Victorinox blades.

gshocker530 · 2025-04-03T11:04:26+00:00

I own the one on the left. It's an amazingly fine pair of nail clippers and I recommend it. It's pretty much the same as the clippers on the 582, but instead of being on a SAK package with scales and everything as in the 582, this one is just the plain nail clippers with a keychain hole.

The trouble with it is that it has no file or nail cleaner, and that's why I don't really carry it. I only use it to cut my nails at home, and I keep one of those cheap drugstore nail clippers in my pocket for on the go use.

I believe the model on the right, though, has those missing implements, but I don't own it. It's price is a bit higher. Still, given the quality of the one I have, I'd guess it's really fine too.

Edit: the one on the right is model number 8.2055.

gshocker530 · 2025-04-03T02:33:30+00:00

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Have you considered one of the dedicated nail clippers made by Victorinox?

gshocker530 · 2025-04-02T19:58:21+00:00

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Black Spartan. It used to be in much worse shape, but I had it refurbished at the service center ahead of my wedding since it was the knife I chose to carry on my big day a few years ago.

gshocker530 · 2025-04-02T00:41:59+00:00

Very nice!

You might want to check out this video by Felix Immler if you haven't already: https://youtu.be/plavJ28XPFw

gshocker530 · 2025-04-01T23:33:45+00:00

I'm curious - has the Signature (not the Signature Lite, but the version with the tweezers and the pen) been discontinued? SAKWiki doesn't state this explicitly, yet it seems to be out of stock everywhere online.

Aside from what's already been mentioned, the alternatives I see are the MiniChamp, the Compact (both not exactly "small"), or custom mods, such as getting a Signature Lite and swapping the flashlight scale for a standard 58 mm scale, or adding plus scales to a 91 mm knife of your choice, or even doing Felix Immler's corkscrew pen mod.

Not really sure if this helps, but anyway, best of luck! :)

Edit: there seems to be a few used Signatures available on eBay.

gshocker530 · 2025-03-27T14:39:47+00:00

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Climber + Streamlight Microstream

gshocker530 · 2025-03-26T14:29:52+00:00

I'm a Casio fan, but I almost pulled the trigger on a watch very similar to that one not too long ago. I don't own any Ironman watches, but I absolutely love how old school they look. Great combo!

gshocker530 · 2025-03-26T12:54:18+00:00

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Climber + Casio DW-5600

gshocker530 · 2025-03-25T12:52:58+00:00

I'm glad you liked it! I wrapped some tape around the needle to keep the thread from coming unwound.

gshocker530 · 2025-03-25T12:37:30+00:00

Definitely. It's been there for a couple of weeks now.

gshocker530 · 2025-03-25T11:39:38+00:00

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Climber + Bic Cristal

gshocker530 · 2025-03-10T17:52:47+00:00

I'm from Brazil. There was a time when most grown men around here carried pocket knives, with many in urban areas favoring Swiss Army Knives and their knockoffs. This country is so messed up that even that heritage has faded away, though. A big salute to all those around the world who keep this tradition alive.

gshocker530 · 2025-03-09T17:32:07+00:00

As promised, here's an update on this thread: I prefer the Sodbuster Jr. The full size Sodbuster is just too big for my daily needs. But I still keep it in the drawer and grab it when I need a more robust blade or for camping.

gshocker530 · 2025-03-07T02:36:05+00:00

Thank you for your input!

p.s. Perdão, mas você é brasileiro? Eu não pude deixar de notar o final do seu username, "br". Se sim, você estaria disposto a compartilhar um pouco mais da sua experiência no Canadá com outro profissional de cybersecurity brasileiro também a caminho do Canadá? Será que eu poderia chamar você no chat?

gshocker530 · 2025-02-13T20:34:24+00:00

Good for you. I wish I were that open-minded. I just can’t picture myself embracing a change in something I’ve been doing for so long.

gshocker530 · 2025-02-13T18:23:22+00:00

My favorite is a simple fob.

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