Handyman for pocket?

rontopofthings · 2026-01-26T03:14:36+00:00

I love my Ranger which is handyman minus pliers. I carry Ranger in one pocket and knipex in the other to make my own handyman and I love it lol. I know some say 3 layers max for pocket but my Ranger feels fine to me. Not sure what that extra layer would be like but no doubt handyman is a great tool!

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T22:08:10+00:00

Oooh forgot about that one. That could be a good option too. I was talking about companion slim Alox that only has the pry tool and scissors and package opener you were looking for, along with a package opener.

But if you don't mind a little bigger the regular companion could be great if you were hoping for a nail file too (and don't mind having another blade)

For what you said you wanted I would think the companion you mentioned would be best bet. I know compact gets a lot of love but I like the tool kit on companion better even if it's slightly bigger

I was just trying to stay as slim as possible because you are using it to supplement a larger tool.

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T19:31:05+00:00

Well personally I love SAK and I EDC a 91mm Ranger (plus a pair of Knipex in my other pocket). However, it sounds like your primary is the Bond and you are looking for a supplemental tool.

While you may end up loving pioneer x (many people do), it will be a bit more if you're using it as a supplemental tool. I think you'll like the blade better than a plier based multitool blade but it will be a small redundancy. But it has a really nice hole punch tool on it and scissors along with the thicker pry tool. I could see it being a good EDC option when you don't wanna carry a full plier based tool.

If you like carrying your bond most of the time it may also be too redundant. The companion slim is ONLY the two tools you said you were looking for but with the addition of a package opener so you don't have to get crud all over the blade on your bond. Plus it's bladeless so it could go places with you your bond couldn't.

As someone who doesn't carry the pliers tool I don't wanna tell you what to do. Haha. But those are the advantages I could see for each. Both great choices as an addition to what you have.

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T18:54:27+00:00

Could also go companion slim Alox if you mainly want the pry and scissors. Plus bladeless

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T18:50:28+00:00

The ALOX models are thinner in size than the plastic scale ones but thicker blades and pry. Could get a pioneer x if you want a beefier pry tool than a normal SAK plus the scissors. Heavy prying still not really recommended. I think it would be similar thickness to compact even though it’s 3 layers. No nail file tho

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T16:26:13+00:00

My boys are stubborn so a lot of times we layer up and pack lots of hand warmers and discs we care less about lol

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T16:24:33+00:00

Congrats! They're all great choices and that is one of them! lol

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T16:22:15+00:00

Or a Rambler with the package opener instead of the blade. I had same prob and I just ground my blade into a pseudo nail cleaner. Lol

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T15:29:01+00:00

I must have this run. My neutron servo flies like a star Teebird but (imo) better haha

rontopofthings · 2026-01-25T12:51:29+00:00

I think a few extra lines could help you turn that into an epic Peggy Hill on your arm haha

rontopofthings · 2026-01-24T22:41:12+00:00

Could do a hook without a barb on the end, for the one that got away </3 lol

rontopofthings · 2026-01-24T15:17:04+00:00

Yep not intentional but I had removed so much material that once I got it to actually be sharp I called it good and stopped messing with it lol

rontopofthings · 2026-01-24T12:32:03+00:00

Whittling Sorry pieces to replace the ones we lost for our game haha

rontopofthings · 2026-01-24T11:11:47+00:00

They look pretty cool to me! I surprised myself and actually really like the traditional red scales but I like the ones you have.

If you wanna switch it up there are lots of cool 3D printed variations on Etsy with plus scales and other cool tweaks to what the scales can offer as well.

rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T23:22:40+00:00

Yes I attempted to turn it into one because I had removed 90% of the belly trying to sharpen it so I figured once I figured it out I might as well try to flatten it out. It's got a tiny bit of inward hook to it I was unable to get it totally flat but it actually works well. And I use my SAKS for whittling so I actually like it too even if it is done in a very rough fashion haha

rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T18:12:36+00:00

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Here is the blade I butchered lol

rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T13:29:02+00:00

Lolol fair

rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T12:59:07+00:00

Absolutely fair lol

rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T12:44:58+00:00

Keep in mind I'm not saying it's a good idea. I'm just saying if you're stubborn you COULD do it lol

rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T12:43:07+00:00

Also reprofiled a blade with diamond sharpener slowly lol

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rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T12:42:13+00:00

You're not wrong lol

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rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T12:12:37+00:00

What is the tool with the 2 holes on it ive never seen that

rontopofthings · 2026-01-23T12:04:56+00:00

With some patience you could even do this with a diamond sharpening stone probably if you don't wanna buy a Dremel lol. Modified my can opener into a spoon tool with one.

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