My New Swiss Army Knife
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REMINGTON700
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Well, my Swiss army knife with corkscrew, was the model called the Officer. And it could have used a toenail clipper!
Pio1980
AK Member
Pretty sure they did, it was almost a signature of all but the most basic versions.
Pio1980
AK Member
Interesting. I have an "automotive" themed Swiss Army Knife that my mother got for me decades ago and the scissors fell apart--the screw fell out and one half of it is buried somewhere in a box, sans screw. That and I usually misplace the toothpick and the tweezers, so those are always in flux as to whether I have them or not. (Those tweezers are hard to hold but are also the only ones I've had luck with in extracting splinters!) I really should send it off for repairs.
Here is my Swiss Army Knife, the "Scientist" model. No longer made and going for big bucks (IMO) on ePay, but I find this model to be just perfect for me. I call it the "journalist," because of the pen that has come in handy when I've misplaced on of the three or four I usually carry, a cutting blade, pen, magnifying glass, corkscrew, flat screwdriver with bottle/can opener and wire stripper, Philips head and mini screwdrivers (in the corkscrew), toothpick, tweezers, can opener and straight pin. Been carrying it for over three decades -- has just what I need, without being too big. Live in fear I'll misplace it someday. My only complaint is that the SS blade doesn't hold a sharp edge that well. Belt & suspenders tho, I also carry a Griptilian daily carry folder that is very sharp.
Judas Priest
Super Member
I don´t carry one, but this is in our kitchen, and I use it to open beer bottles and tin cans.edit: It´s at least 35 years old.
Bill S
Thread Killer
How do you clean a dirty fingernail? Cut a loose thread off your clothing? Open a package? Strip speaker wire!!!!
Just funnin ya but I would feel naked without a knife in my pocket. I've had one there for more than 50 years. Started with this one:
All the boys in grade school had them and carried them to school. They were different times. Lots of stick carving, mumblety peg and pin finger.
Judas Priest
Super Member
At work, I have something similar to this:
When not at work, I have never missed not having a knife with me.
When not at work, I have never missed not having a knife with me.
Bill S
Thread Killer
Yes, I can understand that. I can see how you may not miss what you didn't ever have. My only point was I became accustomed to having one I guess. Some things I've used it for in addition to the aforementioned:
Cutting open hay bales to feed the horses.
Cutting an apple in half to feed to said horse.
Cutting a cigar when I don't have a cutter.
Cutting fishing line when I don't have a clipper.
Using it to gently turn in a screw that was about to fall out.
Handing it to someone who asks, "anyone have a knife?"
Bill S
Thread Killer
Yes, good one. There's more and more stuff comes in those blister packs!
MaxxVolume
Lunatic Member
AKA/ "The Sharp Finger"
MaxxVolume
Lunatic Member
Always had a few SAKs around, they are IMHO pretty much indispensable as a good pocket toolbox. Years ago, I purchased an original Leatherman Super Tool, thinking it might replace the SAKs. Never happened. I DO, however, really like the folding pliers on that Leatherman....