Buy the Correct Victorinox SAK! (4 Layer Guide: Huntsman, Fieldmaster, Explorer, and more!)

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0:00 Introduction
0:36 Huntsman
7:51 Mountaineer
8:56 Fieldmaster
10:32 Deluxe Tinker
12:21 Explorer
14:28 Angler & Fisherman
17:11 Top 3 & Conclusion
Felix Immler's video
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@philosophusbellator 6 месяцев назад

The best four-layer Victorinox is an eight-layer Swiss Champ with a suspension hook for pocket carry. ;-)

@lazmonti 4 месяца назад

Deluxe Tinker for urban environment because of the Phillips driver and the pliers, while Huntsman for camping because of the saw and the cork screw for undoing knots. But really, you've got to have them all. 😊

@moorshound3243 3 месяца назад

You mean the corkscrew for opening your lovely bottle of red wine to go with the wonderful ribeye steak you just cook on the camp fire.

@nigelh3253 3 месяца назад

@@moorshound3243Agree!

@byteme9718 3 месяца назад

The Phillips screwdriver is pretty much useless when most of the world uses Pozidrive. Apart from the the Deluxe Tinker is one of the best.

@Sam_T2000 15 дней назад

I love the pliers, but I don’t love the 90° screwdriver they give you, and I miss the ability to hold the little glasses screwdriver. I wish they’d put both the pliers and in-line phillips head on more knives. also, the combo opener and knife layer, like the Compact has would be a nice option to see more, as it allows for slimmer profiles of you don’t need the extra 🤷🏻‍♂️

@walley2637 5 месяцев назад

I have every one of these and a few more. I started with the Huntsman that I carried for about 10yrs while I worked as a house painter. We used to say that if you forgot your knife at home you may as well drive home and get it otherwise you will be useless all day lol. My work partner and I once stripped the wallpaper from an entire main floor of a house with nothing but our Huntsman and some soapy water!

@ARealCupcake 8 месяцев назад

I got my very first Victorinox less than a year ago, it happen to be the Deluxe Tinker. It not only was my first Victorinox, but also my first ever multitool I ever had. In less than a year I've just about used every single tool on it. It has definitely been worth the price and would recommend it to anyone.

@snowhusk 7 месяцев назад

about 12 years ago a Victorinox Super Tinker (three layered one) I saved up my allowance on made me fall in love with pocket knives, knives in general and multitools :) welcome to the club!

@dansmith9136 7 месяцев назад

Ranger or handy man each are very good like them very much

@waterbourne9282 6 месяцев назад

I first bought an Explorer at age 16 and have carried one since for the last forty years. For me it is the most useful and I wouldn't be without it.

@michaelmartin2262 8 месяцев назад

I have the explorer as my 4 layer. I used the magnifying lens at work when trying to get part numbers from old rusted equipment to fix or replace. That inline driver is also one of the best since it seems to fit every size phillips I have come across. Since I plan to swap to the knifeless swisscard, I plan to give my explorer to my soon to be eleven year old on his birthday. Lol, he has been stealing the tools in my bag since he was about six to work on his thomas trains or just to play with the tool itself. It seems to already have all the implements he would want for his use.

@MichaelB2L 8 месяцев назад

Love this! Sounds like your son will definitely appreciate a SAK.

@danost5853 5 месяцев назад

The Explorer is the clear winner for me because it has the in-line phillips which I use almost daily. The magnifier is amazing for splinters.

@grepora 8 месяцев назад

Second hand, the Huntsman is the cheapest of all of these. I purchased one on eBay for $8.88 that was missing the toothpick. It doesn't look new, but it is my EDC beater knife. The Ranger usually sells for over $30 used. Regarding the fish scaler. Wrap the handle in plastic wrap to keep it clean.

@ryansavage8053 5 месяцев назад

I have been a manager in a store for years and the explorer has been unbelievably handy with little things around the store.

@SW0000A 8 месяцев назад

Honestly the Explorer is my favorite for most urban carry. Inline Philips, two sizes of flathead and the magnifying glass is great for working on electronics or reading serial/model numbers. It is a good IT tool. I grew up with one. Today I always carry the Cybertool Lite in my watch pocket.

@iaincobain3594 5 месяцев назад

I've had one for years and the Philips is the most used on mine. I actually prefer it to most of my normal Philips screwdrivers

@alchemisthere 4 месяца назад

I love the cybertool!

@lapischarlie207 4 месяца назад

I have had a Tinker Deluxe for a month now and used it absolutely every day, can't live without it haha

@Ninjaembryo 8 месяцев назад

For me the scissors is a must on a multitool. But I only use them for one reason and that's to cut my fingernails. And Victorinox scissors are indeed the best, though I carry the smaller tools like the signature light and midnite mini champ.

@boomerangfreak 3 месяца назад

About a month ago I bought myself my first victorinox after having seen so many people raving about them. I went with the tinker deluxe model. Thought it'd be a nice to have tool for in my workshop. I am a woodworker and already walking around with a decently filled apron, I thought the tinker deluxe would be a great addition to it. And it surely has been! So many little tools in 1 compact format. I've used it a lot for opening cans of wax and oil, the knife is always handy (I do have a utility knife as well) but for me the standout feature of this model are the pliers! I work mostly with small decorative items so having this size of pliers is amazing for holding small nails that need tapping in!

@shawnpatrick1877 8 месяцев назад

Personally, I like the Field Master. I have very specific reasons to choose that one over the Huntsman, and yes I know that the 3mm flathead on the can opener works on #2 Phillips screws, but it doesn't work in my specific case for the reasons I use a Phillips driver on a regular basis. Also, I probably drink wine less than 3 times in a year, and when I do, it's not going to be out in the wild somewhere. If it's at my house, someone else's house or a restaurant, there will be a wine bottle opener there. I also can't say that I've ever needed to use the corkscrew to untie something, even when I've carried a SAK Camper model. I do think it's cool that you can stick a mini driver or ferro rod in it, though. The great thing about SAKs is that everyone has different needs, and there are so many to choose from that you can generally find the perfect model. Everyone's perfect model will be different. I actually carry a 2-layer Tinker more than anything!

@TechLeatherCraft 8 месяцев назад

Explorer pairs well with Leatherman. Adds the ability to start fires. The inline slim philips is a life saver if you have kids. Seems like kid toy has recessed screws some are ridiculously recessed. Trying to dismantle my kids toy, no leatherman philips (and even tried the older Blast and fuse with better philips). Only the Explorer reached the recess screw.

@MrMramirez23 8 месяцев назад

This would be a fun series to do for the 3 layer sak too

@mrsteve170 8 месяцев назад

Definitely the explorer for urban areas.

@DWMurry 2 месяца назад

Been carrying the huntsman for 40 years. Worn out a couple over the decades, but for me, it does what needs doin.

@peterhessedal8539 7 месяцев назад

I got an Explorer a few years ago on Woot for around $25. Great knife, one of my favorites to carry. I love having the Phillips and magnifier.

@daviddidomenico171 6 месяцев назад

The Deluxe Tinker has been my EDC for about 20 years! It has the absolute best toolset for the size with nothing useless. Not one day goes by where I don’t need it for something.

@maxlvledc 5 месяцев назад

I thinks it's insanely good.

@Jeremy-Two 5 месяцев назад

Mountaineer is my choice. I do have a full size plier multitool on me, so I don.t rely on the Mountaineer as a primary carry. The saw on the Leatherman Signal works better than any Victorinox saw, and its locking.

@GKganesan 4 месяца назад

Thank you. I have a SAK 'Officer'. It is more than 30 years old. And it still works as new!

@CompassCustomCreations 2 месяца назад

Just rewatched this. Over the years I acquired the Deluxe Tinker and the Explorer. The pliers on the Deluxe Tinker are awesome! I recently bought the Fieldmaster primarily for my hiking kit but I will also likely include it in my EDC. For me scissors are a MUST!

@Zoofactory 6 месяцев назад

This is a very well done video Mate. Found my SAK that was lost for 15 years, under the bathtub during a remodel. Feeling pretty good about reuniting with my Deluxe Tinker!

@makr7895 6 месяцев назад

Which SAK(s) did you get while the old one went AWOL?

@Zoofactory 6 месяцев назад

@@makr7895 Believe it it or not, it was the Tourist. Personally, think it’s the most practical for daily use around the house and for running errands.

@makr7895 6 месяцев назад

Interesting. For the house I would have gotten a 91mm model with scissors. Great they have so many models to chose from.

@augustobh1 2 месяца назад

Nice video, congrats👏👏👏 Despite my 51 years of age, I only became interested in a SAK a few months ago, with the aim of portability. The Huntsman was my first choice, until I met the Ranger. With 1 more layer, this SAK quickly becomes my favourite portable knife: brought ALL resources I really need to my pocket. It came in 1st place in my EDC. Ranger is simply amazing! Cheers from Brazil.

@richardmyracle6198 8 месяцев назад

I have the Explorer because of the magnifying glass. I use it much more than the file and saw. All are great tools. The magnifying glass is a good backup if I lose my glasses. I am really liking the Deluxe Tinker.

@Sanctified_EDC_Gear 8 месяцев назад

The fieldMaster is my #1 for a 4 Layer SAK. Then, the Super Tinker for a 3 Layer. Then The Compact. Thanks for the video.

@Jakoshdw 8 месяцев назад

After quite a journey... I ended up settling on the Explorer for many years. The combination of inline philips, scissors, and magnifier ended up being the deciding factor for me. I've owned 3 Explorers and it's one of my favorite models for Urban EDC. I've since slimmed down to a custom built Yeoman as its effectively a compact version of the Explorer... since it fits in my EDC pouch slot easier. I work in retail for a large grocery chain... so having the Magnifier to read tiny print on labels and extract tiny splinters from wood pallets has been extremely useful over the years.

@brassedc 8 месяцев назад

As I am a bit older than you, and I refuse to carry reading glasses with me, I personally carry the Explorer. I do use the magnifying glass enough to demand its carry and I also prefer the inline Phillips head. I personally have never been a fan of the SAK pliers, if I need a plier I will carry something else.

@richardcranium8408 6 месяцев назад

A big advantage for the explorer is the magnifying glass for us old guys who have reading glasses. When those screws pop out and you don’t have an extra pair of glasses to use to repair the damn glasses, the explorer will quick become your best friend.

@mitcha1986 8 месяцев назад

Great video as always. My go-to is actually the Climber, which is a 3 layer and it is the same as the Huntsman minus the saw.

@ThePlayahans 7 месяцев назад

Picked one up at a flea market for 4€ and am absolutely in love 🙏🏻

@i_hate_stupid_username_rules 4 месяца назад

the climber was my first ever swiss army knife, my mum gave it to me as a birthday present, ill always love the climber ♥

@gamermanzeake 6 месяцев назад

Ranger for me. I try to keep my every day carry as light as possible. Carrying extra saws and files is not worth the space in comparison to just having them set and sturdy on the knife itself.

@Lazerscythe 8 месяцев назад

I've had the Huntsman for about 10 years and use to EDC it, but switched it to travel use and EDC the Explorer. That Philips drive is invaluable!

@daphnedevi 7 месяцев назад

After watching this and returning from a rural vacation… I’m circulating back to my Explorer with Plus scales… for going to work (nurse/urban) it is fantastic. I used to think a magnifying glass was stupid until it proved handy for my aging eyeballs when reading impossibly small vial lot numbers. 🤓 And an inline philips is forever handy at work or at home. 🤠

@bendyer9865 8 часов назад

Look I bought one as a 14year old and I still have it. Regardless of which one buy, you will not regret it. No mine didn’t come with a saw or file, it really didn’t matter. I love the knife I got I still have it 20 years later.

@wildfree4203 8 месяцев назад

Victorinox "Climber" is the one for me! never leaves my left pocket.

@user-uj9sn7sj1l 4 месяца назад

For my EDC the Explorer is the best knife ever because of the in-line Philips and magnifying lens as well as the standard issue tools onboard. Always have the lens and driver when needed on me at all times. Only carry a Leatherman on belt as a backup and for the plyers. A Victorinox has been on my person wherever allowed for nearly 50 years. Can say one has likely saved my life a few times over the decades.

@richardwarfield7386 7 месяцев назад

Still carrying my 50+ year Fisherman. One scale is gone but otherwise all good. He's right about the scissors. This SAK has gotten me out of several jams over the years - fixed cars and broken locks with it to name a few things.

@kahuna1247 8 месяцев назад

I settled for a Deluxe Tinker. I don't really use the saw at at this size, so its omission is fine with me. I agree with the pliers & scissors... beautiful tools to EDC.

@MisterPokeylope 3 месяца назад

My favorite SAK is the Victorinox Handyman. It has 6 layers which isn't too bulky and it comes with the best combination of tools in my opinion.

@alexjones4701 7 месяцев назад

Got my Huntsman for over 25 years. Upgraded to plus scales and modified it with extra slot for my Zippo flints.

@mcsequoia5107 5 месяцев назад

The t-shank saw hack is neat thing to know about and make use of in a pinch if necessary, but you'd need to have a t-shank saw blade. If you've already got a deluxe tinker, $15 for the Surge t-shank saw & file kit makes for a good upgrade. Otherwise just buy a SAK w. a saw blade.

@lacanian_lifter 8 месяцев назад

I haven’t been disappointed by the choice to buy a 5 layer knife, but if I was strapped for cash or pocket space, you’ve hit a home run with this breakdown.

@archieballantine 8 месяцев назад

As someone of a certain age, I find having the mag glass really useful on a daily basis. I also don't need a saw or a file and much prefer having a pair of Knipex XS with me as pliers (better than any multitool pliers). The inline Phillips is also much better than the side mounted one. All these SAKs are good but for me it's the Explorer every time!

@maxlvledc 8 месяцев назад

Right on! Also I think I need the explorer more myself 😅

@ryankanters4385 8 месяцев назад

Been carrying the Victorinox Farmer X for a long time now, still loving it! And the alox scales are very nice and has good grip when doing some outdoor activities

@Comment0815 7 месяцев назад

I love the Farmer X, too. I just missed the toothpick and pen all the time. So I added a Rambler to my pocket with a scale pen added to it. Great setup now!

@ryankanters4385 7 месяцев назад

@@Comment0815 i see what you mean, apart from the tweezer that i miss during my outdoor activities, i can always craft myself a toothpick and im in no need for a pen in the outdoors hahaha

@tennbones 4 месяца назад

The magnifying glass and scissors are a must for me. I also love onboard ink pen. So the explorer with plus scales is my edc. 👌

@dannym7783 8 месяцев назад

Glad you mentioned the Ranger but a Huntsman at 28.00 is the way to go. I jumped on that deal now onto eBay for different colored scales. The Imler trick for t-shanks is one of the most useful I have come across.

@Jaden48108 6 месяцев назад

The Huntsman is the bomb. When I flew in the Air Force I never left home without it.

@headstanding_Penguin 4 месяца назад

Swiss here, best SAK is always the farmer alox x, especially if you work in an urban enviroment but enjoy hiking/going to nature and having campfires

@ricdonato4328 5 месяцев назад

Excellent comparison. My EDC is the Huntsman. When I purchased it was a tossup between the Ranger. There have been many times I realized the Ranger would have been a better choice. Truly the Hunstman is not a disappointment, it is an outstanding piece of kit.

@Lemmi1de 5 месяцев назад

Right now I also think huntsman or ranger. I have a tool that is like the huntsman, but have no hook. It is old and I like it, but I miss the hook.

@neilwhite8131 8 месяцев назад

Ranger all day every day.

@code6400 8 месяцев назад

Today I bought it! 😊 Only for 37 USD!

@roytore5062 8 месяцев назад

I have a Locksmith with the back philips. I was surprised how many situations the philips is useless compared to the one on the explorer, which is my favourite

@MrDDiRusso 8 месяцев назад

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

@maxlvledc 8 месяцев назад

WHAAATT!!!!????

@MichaelB2L 8 месяцев назад

Yep!!

@whiteinge 8 месяцев назад

One noteworthy thing about the four-layer SAKs is they are as thick as they are wide. Normally you'd carry a SAK in your pocket with the scales oriented so they're against your body to minimize "pocket bulge", but starting with the four-layer models orientation doesn't matter. If you're comfortable with the bulge of a four-layer, then the bulge for something larger will be _the same_. Much as I love the Super Tinker Deluxe and the Ranger toolsets, I honestly can't feel the difference between those and the Handyman, Swisschamp, or Cybertool L -- it's only 10mm more of width with the same bulge and way more capability.

@maxlvledc 8 месяцев назад

really good point.

@127AFS 7 месяцев назад

If the extra weight and the surface area of the bulge isn't an issue, then you definitely make a good point. For me though, the Handyman is on the edge of being unwieldy in my hand when using tools like the Knife, saw, and file. Using some of the back tools precisely also becomes more difficult due to the extra bulk. 6 layer knives like the handyman or Cybertool M are about as big as I will tolerate. 5 layer knives that I can get my hand around, like the Ranger or Huntsman Lite, have the perfect balance between good ergonomics and most number of tools in my opinion.

@dubbayabird6680 8 месяцев назад

The deluxe tinker was the 1st multitool I ever bought for myself as. an adult. And honestly I have never found better for the weight. I even went as far as getting a second a few years back as a backup as my original had the scales. warp. I've put it through the wringer over the years it's 30 years old now. and I have gone back to carrying it as my backup. such a useful kit.

@charlesgrodriguez 8 месяцев назад

The magnifier on my 1980s explorer is very useful and I use it loads- ticks on dogs, splinters, small print etc. I wish they would add this to more 91mm models- currently only 2. Nice review though.

@1zaj34 8 месяцев назад

As only one of them has the magnifier, your initial question is easily answered. 😀 (Of course, for anyone with younger eyes than me, the decision might be different.) Seriously, I bought the Explorer originally for the inline Phillips, but it turned out, that the magnifier is one of my most useful tools. It's great for details and as a backup for a forgotten/lost pair of reading glasses. I love that magnifier, just don't try to start fires with it. Unless it's a very(!) sunny day, you won't succeed. And I doubt, you're going to need a fire on a day like that. 😀

@kingpin11111 8 месяцев назад

Not only does the parcel hook fix your t-shank blade, it can also grip the pen from the plus scales, making it much easier to write with!

@cyberdragon451 8 месяцев назад

Love the ranger but wanted the pliers too, upgraded to the handyman. It's a nice mix of tools from the ranger and deluxe tinker without being too big for me like the champ is.

@n8ram413 8 месяцев назад

My favorite is the ranger. I put the handyman in second place since I like the slimmer size of the ranger just a bit better but I do miss the pliers admittedly. I agree that the handyman is the better tool than the champ a least for carrying around. I don’t mind having a champ in my car since they have every tool on em practically.

@chevy4x466 7 месяцев назад

I have a generic multi tool that has file, I use that file fairly often. I wish the file came on more offering

@dansmith9136 5 месяцев назад

Yes there u go good choice an keep tje ranger that's tje only 2 swak u need they will last u a life time

@ricdonato4328 5 месяцев назад

@@dansmith9136 Please correct your spelling.

@n8ram413 5 месяцев назад

@@ricdonato4328 I would just note that, “Please, correct your spelling.” is grammatically incorrect. Lol Always like beating a grammar Nazi with their own hammer. Lol

@robduncan599 8 месяцев назад

We all have our favourites. My fav Angler! Huntsman (which i have ) popular but i seldom use the scissors or saw . Explorer popular (which i have ). But for me Angler with pliers and fish scaler for none sharp ,prodding and poking, for the win . But you got to have a pliers, hence the Angler. But if you need a lot of tools and can't decide just get the Swiss Champ and carry it with pride and be done .

@Mr_Obvious 8 месяцев назад

All very valid points. Imho though, it will all boil down to each individual persons needs. We all do different things with our SAK's. For me, I spend a lot of time playing in the woods. I think my most carried SAK is my Fieldmaster, but the Forrester ranks pretty high as well. I do have a Huntsman, but more often than not I grab the Fieldmaster. No real reason, so don't ask why. It's just my old trusted friend I guess. Nothing to do with the phillips vs cork screw. If headed to the woods though, I like having the saw. It's great for notching and scraping fatwood fluff or scraping my ferro rod. Using the SAK for my ferro rod saves the spine on my regular fixed blade from becoming all marred up. That being said, there's been plenty of times I regretted not grabbing my Ranger for the file. I seldom actually use the scissors, but of course anytime I choose to carry one without those damn scissors, something comes up that makes me regret it lol. The magnifier comes in handy sometimes too, and the inline phillips is nice, so the Explorer is a decent option sometimes as well. The biggest problem with SAK's, is the variey of options making it difficult to choose! We could always just go with the big daddy that has everything, but it's big and awkward to use, so not the best tool for everyday carry. I do know one thing though. I need one in black alox. I have every other color alox but black, so the collection seems incomplete!! 🤣

@Jaden48108 6 месяцев назад

I own three and the BEST one, no doubt, is the one you carry in your pocket. The ones I carry are not too big, not too small. So in summer it's the Hiker and in the winter it's the Huntsman. When I flew in the Air Force the Huntsman was my go-to. The AF left it to us to choose, but you can't leave home and fly without it. The Huntsman got me through survival training and 3,000 flying hours over eight years of flying. Despite being 30 years old it still looks new and is still going strong.

@bushleague3472 6 месяцев назад

I too am a big fan of the Hiker, as well as the Farmer. I live in northern Canada and my average day can range anywhere from mundane EDC stuff to fairly intense outdoor adventures and either of those knives will handle it all.

@totoybrown0908 8 месяцев назад

i have the Fieldmaster, it’s near perfect for me, but the Champ is Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊

@antpassalacqua 8 месяцев назад

I like the mountaineer, I like having a file a lot. Very useful

@RichardPoogerman 8 месяцев назад

Scissors don't expand the capabilities of a knife enough for my taste, so I modded an Explorer by replacing them with a saw and fine screwdriver on the back. I edc'd that for almost four years until I fell out of love with the inline phillips screwdriver. I love SAKs. Felix is a god.

@parttimegeekswe7069 4 месяца назад

Ranger and Deluxe Tinker are both awesome! 🔥

@haydenwayne637 5 месяцев назад

For years I just combined the SAK Climber with a Leatherman Rebar. They complement each other really well.

@Jake_S_ 4 месяца назад

Exact same current combo

@5T3V3N-ns9gg 6 месяцев назад

I've previously owned a V-SAK Spartan, but it lacked certain tools that I needed on an SAK... But then I purchased a Fieldmaster, (after doing significant research and consideration) and found it to be perfect for my applications. It's non-threatening, widely versatile and ended up being one of my most carried and used EDC items. This was a great video, cheers.

@MichaelB2L 8 месяцев назад

Mountaineer for me- file/metal saw and scissors. Especially for urban environments. I like the explorer but I can’t say I’ve ever needed a magnifying glass day to day. My Ranger lives in my bum bag, bit too much for pocket carry but I love it

@Occident. 7 месяцев назад

I'm in England. Got the Huntsman on offer recently for £28. Absulout bargain. Great knife. 👍

@UguysRnuts 7 месяцев назад

I've owned at least a dozen Victorinox SAK's but am down to a camouflage coloured Huntsman for camping and a Big blue Skipper with splicing fid and pliers for sailing. My last one was the Outrider in black, with locking main blade. Need to get another one of those.

@101marone 2 месяца назад

I have the Explorer. Im in my 60s and I use the magnify glass a lot. I also like the inline Phillips screwdriver. The scissors are a plus as well.

@RoachSurfs 5 месяцев назад

The Swiss Champ and Tinker Deluxe are my two favorites!

@mcducloz 8 месяцев назад

I love the explorer for checking blade grind and fine print with mag, and the inline phillips works so much better than the back one. Great video as always! Can you do 3 layer next? 👍

@kennethsanderson442 5 месяцев назад

I like the Outdoorsman, it's basically an Explorer with the added Wood Saw and Fish Scaler.

@peterherth7379 7 месяцев назад

My EDC is the Fieldmaster with the plus scales. I have the Deluxe Tinker too, but it is noticeable heavier and thicker.

@majorpowell10 8 месяцев назад

Cybertool is where it's at IMO. Great round up though. Good vid.

@MikeyNewman1974 8 месяцев назад

I have four huntsman, by far my favourite 4 layer, but I've never tried a Ranger or an Explorer, great video!

@NJRey 8 месяцев назад

My first SAK was an explorer, the one I carry everyday is a deluxe tinker... If I ever go to the woods then I get a Hercules on my belt

@michaelcolloton6971 2 месяца назад

Sometime after my last comment, I bit the bullet and bought an Explorer. I couldn't be happier. For urban EDC, I can't imagine anything better. It has neither the saw or the pliers, but both are irrelevant to me. If I'm going to be in a work or outdoor situation, I almost certainly will have have a Wave or surge on my right hip. For over 40 years, I've always had an SAK in m;y left front pocket. I'm not fully dressed without one.

@dannys7773 8 месяцев назад

I see mountaineer as urban version of Huntsman, one of the better urban edc options imo, the file doubles as no. 1 phillips as well. Sawing metal, plastic, filing some sharp edges or some sharpening, you cant replace is with any other SAK but you could use it as a wooden saw in a pinch... For urban task is one of the best. It only missed pliers but when i need them its usualy for like bending heavy wires, cuting ect... you cant use SAK pliers for that anyway My take

@CadillacDriver 7 месяцев назад

Love my Deluxe Tinker. Best set of tools for me.

@DJSerjaySvek 6 месяцев назад

The first SAK I actually planned to get was the Huntsman until I realized I had no need for a saw. After focusing solely on Alox models, I decided to get the Explorer as my newest SAK. Have not needed the inline Philips yet but the magnifying glass is great. And the corkscrew will come in handy for the holiday wine. XD

@johansmolinski 7 месяцев назад

I love how this guide in picking a 4 layer finally ends up in recommending a 5 layer.

@maxlvledc 7 месяцев назад

I think I was just trying to justify why I wouldn't pick the Huntsman, even though its one of the most popular if not the most popular 4 layer.

@johansmolinski 7 месяцев назад

I see where you come from. I just found it funny. :) It’s a good overview nonetheless.

@MrTedWillard 8 месяцев назад

I wish that Victorinox made a four layer knife that had the long blade and combination bottle opener and can opener tool in one layer. And then the other three layers could be the scissors, file, and saw. That would mean you wouldn't have to choose between the Huntsman and Mountaineer. And while the Ranger has both the saw and file, the 5 layers of the Ranger always seems a bit too much in my hand.

@WilliamParmley 4 месяца назад

Excellent video, and I agree with every word. I've had a Woodsman for decades -- basically the same as the Huntsman except no tweezers or toothpick or key ring. I've retired it in favor of the Fieldmaster for two reasons: sentimental value (it was a gift from my wife) and I often need the Phillips driver. But... every time I come across a jammed knot I wish I had that corkscrew!

@ashscott6068 4 месяца назад

Wouldn't the woods be one of the few places where the tweezers might actually be useful? Pulling out splinters, is about all they're good for.

@paddor Месяц назад

I grew up with the Huntsman and now as an adult, the Ranger is my EDC. I use it so much.

@Sukikev 6 месяцев назад

I enjoyed your video. I didn't know there are seven different four-layer SAKs. The four-layer knives are small enough to carry easily and have plenty of functionality. I've carried the Explorer for longer than I care to remember. The in-line philips screwdriver is what makes the Explorer the best option for me. I've used the knife to complete many, many tasks over the years and it's never let me down.

@E1mill 7 месяцев назад

Thanks buddy for the comparison. You opened my eyes and dispelled my doubts. Now, I think I'll add the Deluxe Tinker model to my EDC first aid kit.

@jjaylad 4 месяца назад

Happy New Year! I always enjoy your videos. You didn't mention the Camper. It has all you need and is slimmer. I've had one in my pocket for 50 years. It gets used multiple times daily, and in the wilderness, companions who don't have one are constantly borrowing it. On one fall deer hunt we drew straws for who would do field dressing. I lost and field dressed 6 deer that day with it. No problem.

@chaoscommentary2179 8 месяцев назад

After reading the comments on how the explorer is a lot of peoples favorite I mite get one I kinda thought the magnifying glass was stupid and more of a gimmick but the comments say it’s very useful and they use it all the time so mite try and find one

@DrewsEDC 8 месяцев назад

Huge tinker fan here have had one for several years

@Gearwhoreactual 7 месяцев назад

Have the 5 layer ranger, that way you have the knife, scissors as well as the saw and the vile. Wouldn’t want to go without. Have some other models as well as I tend to have a pocket knife in each backpack but this and the leatherman are great carry options and any model without a saw or scissors is kind of useless 😅

@Kot1026 7 месяцев назад

I have the deluxe tinker for over a decade now, got the scales replaced cuz I dropped it so many times, they got broken. Very compact and practical piece of equipment; the pliers are definitely very underrated, and I agree, the scissors are by far the best of any other multitool I've got to use.

@leeendley8009 5 месяцев назад

Excellent informative video. Ranger for me every time. I have one I love it. I want the scissors, file, saw and I will always pick the corkscrew over the Phillips. Only thing the Ranger lacks is the pliers, if I know I'm going to need pliers I'd take my Wave+.

@sniperoulis 6 месяцев назад

My collection: Classic (yellow),huntsman (wood),ranger,handyman, cybertool M,swisschamp,forester (wood),ranger 55 (wood) and yes,swisschamp XLL!But for everyday,my preference is the ranger 😊.

@MrPetroff1975 8 месяцев назад

I carry the Hiker great for yard work and camp. Never cared for the scissors or corkscrew.

@matthew6987 8 месяцев назад

Mountaineer for trimming your nails, filing them down and its very good size for the plus scales. The Huntsman right now it’s just a good deal. Plus you got a saw what you can grade Parmesan with it I like the explore because of the Phillip, both the Mountaineer and the Explorer are pretty expensive My dream knife is a compact with a small knife and the file If you could put the combo tool and the Phillips together that would be the best tool in the world

@bb_lou 7 месяцев назад

I received a Climber a long time ago as a birthday present after having a fascination with SAKs since a kid but only recently got into EDC tools. I do need to get plus scales (and hopefully the eyeglass driver) to make it a true EDC champ, but the pliers are really cool, and I certainly did overlook them when just browsing knives online. If I do get an other knife for more all around use as a toolbox in my pocket rather than just a knife and scissors, I'm a lot more likely to get one with pliers than with a wood saw after watching this video. I was aware of the saw blade trick, but I didn't think about what other tools might be more useful/harder to carry around than a simple wood saw blade. Thanks a lot for this comprehensive and accessible video, as someone who's getting into SAKs more seriously now, it was very approachable and informative.

@handelliewald2360 2 месяца назад

Well… I use everyday the same swiss champ for 30 years. And I love it. But it is heavy. And some tools I’ve never used. I decided to buy a Ranger two years ago and that is in my new EDC Excellent video!!

@JBass33 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the heads-up on the price drop for the Huntsman. I already have one, but I ordered another one using your link for use as a present. I am also a new subscriber.

@philvallee645 6 месяцев назад

Hey thank you so much for this great video! It’s always bothered me slightly that even though I love my trusty Compact it wasn’t always all that capable of handling a few more challenging situations, hence my search for the perfect three or four layer SAK. I originally bought myself the Ranger because like you I saw its value relative to something like the Huntsman but in the end my day to day doesn’t require me to carry a saw or file. Watching your video helped convince me the Deluxe Tinker is the one for me. True, the pliers aren’t heavy duty but they’re capable enough to do the job in a pinch. Thanks again!