Vic Huntsman with GITD scales. I got the model with the phillips instead of the corkscrew...makes my rotation every few days.
Haven't found one that's perfect for all settings. For shirt and tie days, the Cadet is great, around town on days off a Pioneer has found it's way back into my pocket, and for backcountry fishing, bike touring etc, I couldn't be happier with a Spirit X and a folder.
I carved a toothpick for the tweezer slot in my Micra out of a Plackers. The thickness and overall effectiveness of the toothpick is great, you just have to carve to the right width and length: a 5-10 minute job.
It's kind of small, but I like the Ambassador. I've had one on my key chain for years. I usually also carry a Spyderco Native or Delica with it
i will talk about saks i have: swisschampf course a perfect edc tool, has almost every tool victorinox designed.but the size and the weight of it is an important issue for most of us. solo:not an all around you know, single blade, but i like it. compact:solves %90 of my problems on city life, but if there is an awl or a philips instead of hook, it would be nearly perfect.i use hook but i need awl and philips more. spartan:i bought a mint second hand from a bargain, i powered it up with a mini screwdriver and stainless pin.it gives more screwdriver options than the compact, small knife is a good option for discreet use in public, and i think i can do almost everything i do with scissors, with a sharp knife easily.pen, not an issue for me, i always carry a quality fountain pen. i have a rescue tool on the way but she is a specified tool as yo know, so she is out of this poll. as a result; spartan is a capable edc for me on daily basis, maybe if i have a cybertool i would prefer it.
i will talk about saks i have: swisschampf course a perfect edc tool, has almost every tool victorinox designed.but the size and the weight of it is an important issue for most of us. solo:not an all around you know, single blade, but i like it. compact:solves %90 of my problems on city life, but if there is an awl or a philips instead of hook, it would be nearly perfect.i use hook but i need awl and philips more. spartan:i bought a mint second hand from a bargain, i powered it up with a mini screwdriver and stainless pin.it gives more screwdriver options than the compact, small knife is a good option for discreet use in public, and i think i can do almost everything i do with scissors, with a sharp knife easily.pen, not an issue for me, i always carry a quality fountain pen. i have a rescue tool on the way but she is a specified tool as yo know, so she is out of this poll. as a result; spartan is a capable edc for me on daily basis, maybe if i have a cybertool i would prefer it.
My latest mod finally cures all edc-itches. Serrated blade for ropes and thick cardboard, and the small blade for dirty or delicate cutting work.
What I would love to have is basically one-layer-slimmer Huntsman - ie. a three layer SAK, either a 93mm alox with 1) large knife / can opener 2) wood saw 3) scissors or better yet a 91mm callidor with the same plus on the back side - reamer - corkscrew But I'm don't think it is possible to fit a large knife and a can opener into one layer ...
My favorites are the Huntsman and the Alox Farmer! At least on casual days. When dressed for business I go with my red Alox Cadet. L'chaim! Moshe ben David
Huntsman, Tinker, Cadet, Rambler and Classic are my favourites in no particular order. Honestly, any SAK will make for an excellent all-around tool. Just pick the one that appeals to you the most and 90% of the time you'll be happy. Edit. Just noticed how old this thread is. Oh well.
I know, I'm the necromancer here ... but nevermind, this topic is always being discussed, IMO ... Or, given the 2-year pause ... it isn't ...
Swiss champ if you're carrying it in a bag, Mechanic if you want to pocket carry. Ya'll sleeping on those pliers. They're not robust like on a multitool, but they're so precisely machined they act like super tweezers.
