The fieldmaster is great with its Phillips, but I use it and the huntsman. Huntsman is handy as the corkscrew can carry a small screwdriver or Ferro rod
Hello Jorge. I've seen some of your videos in recent months... and I like your somewhat casual, direct, simple, biting style... yes. I promise to keep liking you. Yes, Huntsman, Tinker, Supertinker and Compact my favorites. Greetings from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, MEXICO.
The beauty of these knives is that you never, really , find the perfect model. You wind up with a dozen or more and you ask yourself, " If I had to pick just one...", and you can't .
I got 6! Bantam alox, Swiss Champ, Huntsman, Farmer Alox, Army Ranger 79, and a Compact…. More than enough… the one that gets almost no use is the Farmer. The Bantam as an EDC is great! The Swiss Champ goes with me every bike ride and is on my car on every camping trip. The Huntsman is on my coffee making kit, I got it recently on sale, have not use it much. The army ranger 79 does not get much use but goes with me on my boat, plan on use it as food prep or as silverware 😅, the compact is also an excellent EDC, gets carried a lot, I EDC, the Bantam alox, the Compact as well as my Ontario Rat 2 and a Kershaw Shuffle 2 which is an excellent EDC knive… gets carried a lot. I don’t think I will buy another Victorinox… This is plenty.
@@kenlang6672 sak is just like Mora. Peoples knives. Problem with Victorinox is that they dont want (people) to build their own SAK. Therfore some machines (got) broken like scissor one 😉 it's just bizz as usual.
The point of the huntsman is that it is suited to use in woodlands…There are many uses for the corkscrew, trying to use the saw on something out of reach ?… you can use the corkscrew to attached the knife to a small branch to extend your reach. You can buy a spiral handled needle screwdriver [for eyeglasses] that fits into the corkscrew as a place to store it. You can buy spiral shaped pieces of tinder that fit into the corkscrew as a place to store it. [this tinder goes well with the fire starting ferro strip that can fit in to replace the toothpick.
I'm a huge fan of the raner. The file/metal saw, the 4 mm wood chisel and the long shank 2mm flat head screwdriver in addition to all the tools on the Huntsman make the ranger my top choice. I own the Huntsman and fieldmaster too.
I as well have the ranger. I am not satisfied with the stand alone Phillips and prefer the end of the can opener. The ranger best suits my use. I would like a cadet with a pair of scissors for edc. Thanks
The hook is useful to use the knife as a T-Handle to pick up a hot pot etc. while cooking or to pick up a twine bundled load, gut hook etc. There is a video on 60 uses of the Swiss Army Knife! Great video as always. Not sure if you have seen any of Felix Immler's videos on Victorinox/Swiss Army Knife uses and mods. He has some really nifty ideas. There is a lot more to one of those knives than meets the eye or my limited imagination! Take Care!
Or if you can find someone selling there screwdriver's that goes in the Swiss Card Lite, you can put it on a Victorinox lanyard and have two flat heads and two 2D Philips drivers. That is what I did for some of my SAK. eBay has a lot of over sea sellers selling accessories like that. I even upgraded my scales to the plus to have the pen 🖊and the pin📌. But most of the time accessories kit 's cost just as much as the SAK itself. So in the end you are paying for a lot, but to me it is an investment of tools I can carry in my pockets.
Hey George , Hello from Canada . If you're looking for a saw , just try to find a hiker . It is identical to the Tinker but also has a saw . I have one , and enjoy it very much . I also like the fact that they have a place for a straight pin , which is also very handy .
The Huntsman and Classic SD are the most popular SAK models. I use the Rambler as a daily carry, the Huntsman for hiking/camping 👍🏼 I’ve modded the Huntsman, adding Plus scales, opening up the 4th scale tool slot and 2nd pinhole for a sewing needle. Felix Immler’s channel has tutorials.
Yep. Fortunately the Knife Dr, a good friend sent me one...lol. checkout his channel. The Knife Doctor. Sent me a couple knives th-cam.com/video/gKClw3avrn0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Sl8bIFzxI-Wvv7X8. Thanks for watching 👍. Be safe out there
Nice review as always George. I just googled and found 42 uses for cork screws. You may end up loving that cork screw more than you know. Rog from Iowa.
Corkscrew can be used to help untie knots as well as to carry things like mini screw drivers, Ferro rods and fire tinder. But....I'm sure there are many more uses for it.
Use your Tinker at work, and the new one for field work. There are lots of uses for the corkscrew, plus there is a little hideaway hole for a pin when you open the corkscrew. You can get some great accessories for the corkscrew too - a spectacles screwdriver, highly compressed tinder plus others, shaped to screw into it. Don't be downhearted George!
The one that you want - the same as your Huntsman but just with the Phillips instead of the corkscrew - is the Fieldmaster. However they are always a bit more expensive than the Huntsman. I did something similar, bought a Climber as it was on sale, and would have preferred the Super Tinker which has the Phillips instead of the corkscrew. The Climber is the same as your Huntsman, just minus the woodsaw. I do have a few more though lol. I bought the Swisschamp to have the inline Phillips amongst other tools, which I think is better than the backtool T-handle Phillips. However 2 of my SAKs do have that, the Hiker, and the Soldier 08.
Ha Ha I started with the Camper, and I liked it so much I bought a Huntsman, and I liked it so much I bought a Range,r and then I liked it so much I bought a Explorer it has the Phillips on the end! nice and a magnifying Glass I think I have it all Now. Ha Ha--.Great video George
@@2ndchancegeorge i don’t know if you know this but you can put a needle in a little hole in the red scale next to the screwdriver/corkscrew. There are little micro screwdrivers that go in the corkscrew you can google “victorinox corkscrew tools” You can change out the toothpick for a ferro rod And there a plus scales that add a slot for a pen google “victorinox plus scales 91mm”
That's a great pick George. Glad you got one. The Huntsman is my favorite model from Victorinox. It's just about the perfect size and has the right tool combinations for a camper or hiker.
the corkscrew has a hidden function that you will like: it can hold a small screwdriver for eyeglass screws. furthermore the hook can be used to pull cords, carry objects tied with ties (I have seen carrying wood tied together with a rope)...
The Fieldmaster is the Phillips version $35.00 , 111mm is the Trailmaster is the Phillips version. The no scissors version is the Hiker $27.00 . Amazon
George , don’t worry I’m right there with you. I’ve fallen in the rabbit hole about 20 times . And there’s many that have fallen many many more times . Pocket knives in general are addictive but victorinox, well it’s an incurable illness. Good luck sir thank you again for a great video !
You could always sell the huntsman to help fund the fieldmaster though? Maybe you could even get a better price if it comes with a handcrafted leather pouch?
Corkscrew is awesome for untying knots in cordage. The corkscrew also is fantastic for adding a fire kit. Add a helix tender and a fero rod from Tortoise gear. I only buy models with the corkscrew. Many other uses too. The small straight screwdriver doubles as a Phillips. It was designed that way.
100% true I was thinking about modification of spartan that I’ve already have, and I was under impression that they don’t have required for me tool set, but it turns out that they do have and it’s just a matter of careful selection. Enjoy the owning of SAK
My EDC has been the Huntsman. At times i wished I owned their Ranger as it has the metal file as well. Although I have not used the corkscrew for corks, it has been used quite often for pulling overly tight knots apart, drilling holes larger then the awl will, pulling small cordage through small holes, and much more.
Lots of people seem to love the corkscrew for different purposes but the Philips head for performing it’s one job well cannot be beaten in my opinion. While the can opener can be used on Philips the real deal cannot be beaten.
I have the Huntsman with the clear blue scales. When you lift the corkscrew, you will see a tiny hole just above the hinge. I keep a long straight pin in there with the large plastic round head. Definitely a great little addition to help dig out splinters that the tweezers just can’t get ahold of.
Welcome to the club George…the SAK addiction 😂 I carried the Super Tinker for years and then…got addicted 😢😅 now I own a few, quite a few. I carry the SwissChamp at work in a belt sheath but any other time I’m with you I favor a 3 layer or less. Thanks for the video and welcome to the Rabbit Hole 😅
I have heard the tip of the corkscrew works great for loosening knots in paracord or smaller ropes. Supposedly you can work the tip under one strand of the cord and then pull some slack in the knot so you can loosen the knot and not have to cut your rope. I have never tried it but multiple people have told me it works.
Open up the corkscrew (which is great for breaking up knots) and look inside and you will see a tiny hole..... great place to keep a straight pin to help pull out splinters etc....also wind up a paper clip on the corkscrew for wire if needed
Thanks for the Video. I edc the Ranger, cause i work in a carshop and sometimes i need the file when the toolbox isnt in reach. At work the Ranger is in my pocket, after the shift it is in my normal pocket. But i consider to get the compact for edc in my freetime.
👍 Corkscrew ... undoing knots or drill the pith out from a elder to tinker a whistle. In the handle shell of the side from the corkscrew (or screwdriver by the Tinker-modell) there is a tiny small hole to put a staple needle, pin, needle (I don´t the right term in engl. for that needle with a head).
The back of that saw is a great striker for a ferro rod. There is also a little hole in the cork screw indent, a pin fits in it perfectly. My cork screw holds a small ferro rod and tinder. The huntsman sits in my belt pouch with other items while wondering around the woods or waters.
Victorinox makes a separate eyeglass screw that screws into the corkscrew. I put them in all of my SAKS with corkscrews. They come in handy sometimes and don't cost much.
I have several SAKs but I have been carrying a LM Wave for nearly 2 decades and I'm not the kind of person to carry more than 1 knife or multi-tool. Well, I carry a small Opinel attached to my keys so they're still 2, anyway. I don't like a dirty or rusty Leatherman knife so the Opinel gets used and re-sharpened instead. I've attached a Parker Jotter pen with a lanyard to the Wave to mimic a Compact SAK with Plus scales and pen.
Hello George 👋 i am thinking of getting me victorinox Deluxe Tinker which have plier and scissor and a Philip screw driver that's me next purchase. Welcome to the victorinox rabbit hole. 😊 join the club 😂
Hey 2CG, you can use the little screwdriver on the canopener to turn Phillipsscrews. It is supposed to be used that way. the cockscrew thing is typical for multibladed german , french and other europian pocketknives. Typical evwn old,old pocketknives over here that had more than a main and a penblade, the third thing would be the cockscrew. I very seldom use the cockscrews on my victorinox knives even so I am german, but most of the vine I drink, I drink indoors where there is a better cockscrew. Other than that I find the Huntsman one of the best Victorinox knives out there beside the farmer X and the trailmaster which is my personal everyday carry. The trailmaster is longer, and has no penblade, but the main blade is secured by a linerlock and the big screwdriver/bottleopener too which is really great. It has your desired Phillipshead screwdriver but is missing the sissors which I didn`t miss that often. There is a version of the big SAKs that has the sissors. But than the knive becomes to bulky for my taste. The trailmaster is only 17mm thick ( don`t what that translates to in inches). And so is thinner than the huntsman and the same thickness of the Farmer X. It rides comfortably in my jeans frontpocket.
Was bought SAKs as a little guy so have a good idea of what i like and don't but you just need Philips heads these days. The Huntsman is a sound SAK, you get lots of tools for a good price but you are correct, id buy the one with the Philips now too.
Oh boy, I just went down the rabbit hole myself. I've never been into multitools because of the bulk. My brother gave me a spartan for christmas and I just keep using all the tools. I ordered myself a workchamp and a manager... Currently drooling over the ranger 55 wood and forester wood. I think you'd really enjoy either of those two for walkabouts. Would love to see a review. Keep tumbling!
a very nice SAK at a great price. I've been in the Victorinox hole for a long time. I prefer red as well. I also like the smaller knives. The aluminum Alox appeal to me, but I've not pulled the trigger on one, YET. I too have never found the perfect SAK.
I have the Huntsman and the Swiss Champ. I carry both in my backpack. I use them nearly every day. I will use the Huntsman for most everything unless it does not have the tool I need, then the Champ comes out. With the price difference, I will wear out the Huntsman first. . There are quite a few YT videos on them. Felix Immler is one of the best. You will be surprised at the multitude of uses there are for a SAK
As someone who has 5 standard saks, 2 small saks, & one of their multitools... i'm very deep down in the rabbit hole.... My top 2 favourite saks are the farmer x & the deluxe tinker. I'd love to see what saks you get in the future.
Lol...don't hold your breath. On my budget I am limited....they will be few and far between....but they will be coming...I donr think I xan escape the rabbit hole..lol. thanks for watchung and commenting always appreciated. You be safe out there
George, I have the same two Swiss Army knifes you showed plus one smaller one. I may break down some day and buy that large Swiss Army knife with every thing just to climb out out of the rabbit hole.
👍 Nice review of an excellent knife. I carry a YELLOW Victorinox Spartan (Tinker w/ corkscrew in lieu of Phillips head) in town and a BLUE Victorinox Huntsman when in the countryside. Before you give up on the corkscrew search TH-cam for videos by Felix Immler. He made a video dedicated to each tool on the SAK and I believe you might the one on the corkscrew interesting. Mr. Immler’s “claim to fame” is he wrote a book about building an entire camp site out of the materials nature provided using only an SAK. Having said all that I am looking at a Victorinox Fieldmaster to get the dedicated 3-D Phillips head screwdriver. 🤷🏻♂️ Very glad you like you Victorinox knives. Truth be told I am a bit of a Victorinox fan-boy. 😂😂😂
you can screw the cork screw into a pretty good peice of wood to make it easier to carry....like a tee handle. That's what I use mine for. But I got a bigger one. The ranger grip 79 I think. Don't need a screw driver in the woods.
We’ve all been there with victorinox. Just too many models. Do your homework and I’m sure you’ll find one that feels perfect. As for the corkscrew, I always used it as a kid to undo really tight knots, like a marlinspike. And I’ve seen people use it to help attach the knife or saw to the end of a stick, to get a little (or a lot) extra reach
As far as the corkscrew goes, mine usually have two purposes. Untying knots, and holding the micro screwdriver for my glasses. Occasionally they open a bottle of wine.😆And I've found that the parcel hook comes in real handy for lifting the bail of a cooking pot off a campfire👍Cheers, buddy!
The Huntsman was too thick for me for pocket carry because knives always fall to horizontal in pocket. ~ So I use a pouch I had from a folding/locking Craftsman utility knife which has a pocket clip. The pouch fit the Huntsman perfectly. I went with my first SAK for the corkscrew with opposing saw to create an extended saw when corkscrew screwed tight to a straight branch...lure in tree (-: or out of reach fatwood branch. and felt a T design philips driver will 1day tick me off. Or really torquing down on a screw would ruin a good tool knife. ~ Rare it is needing a screw driver when not at home where proper tool can be had. But.. ..if out camping/fishing picnic I pair my SAK with my old trusty 1994 Leatherman PST tucked away. ; pliers, file, straight drivers if needed.
You seem very happy with your purchase except for the lack of a Phillips driver. Perhaps you have a reasonable sized Phillips driver kicking about that you can pocket for now and see how much use you actually get out of it. I do not care for the location of the middle mount tools such as the driver or reamer though the corkscrew does seem appropriate. Maybe carrying a separate driver with your SAK will give you the best of both worlds.
The tip of the can opener works as a #2 Phillips driver
Try it. You might like it
Yep it does...but I normally need bigger. But that's what regular tools are for I suppose. Lol. Thanks for watching. Be safe
The fieldmaster is great with its Phillips, but I use it and the huntsman. Huntsman is handy as the corkscrew can carry a small screwdriver or Ferro rod
Yep..I now have both..thanks to knife doctor. Thanks for watching and you be safe out there
@@2ndchancegeorge yes, just saw the other video - that’s a wonderful gift!
Going to say one thing - Farmer X Alox
@gregwhates5948 nooo stop enabling me .....lol. be safe
Hello Jorge. I've seen some of your videos in recent months... and I like your somewhat casual, direct, simple, biting style... yes. I promise to keep liking you. Yes, Huntsman, Tinker, Supertinker and Compact my favorites. Greetings from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, MEXICO.
Thankyou sir. I appreciate the support. Have to love the SAK's wonderfull knives for sure 👌. You stay safe. "Jorge"..LOL. nice
The beauty of these knives is that you never, really , find the perfect model. You wind up with a dozen or more and you ask yourself, " If I had to pick just one...", and you can't .
Yep that about sums it up. Lol...the dreaded rabbit hole. Be safe my friend
I got 6! Bantam alox, Swiss Champ, Huntsman, Farmer Alox, Army Ranger 79, and a Compact…. More than enough… the one that gets almost no use is the Farmer. The Bantam as an EDC is great! The Swiss Champ goes with me every bike ride and is on my car on every camping trip. The Huntsman is on my coffee making kit, I got it recently on sale, have not use it much. The army ranger 79 does not get much use but goes with me on my boat, plan on use it as food prep or as silverware 😅, the compact is also an excellent EDC, gets carried a lot, I EDC, the Bantam alox, the Compact as well as my Ontario Rat 2 and a Kershaw Shuffle 2 which is an excellent EDC knive… gets carried a lot. I don’t think I will buy another Victorinox… This is plenty.
Lol. How many can you own right....they are addictive. Be safe
Just got my perfect one (almost) - the Companion 91mm. Quite liking the New York scales, but might swap for red eventually
@@kenlang6672 sak is just like Mora. Peoples knives. Problem with Victorinox is that they dont want (people) to build their own SAK. Therfore some machines (got) broken like scissor one 😉 it's just bizz as usual.
Cool knife George use the corkscrew to loosen knots in tent rope and shoe laces and use the parcel hook to remove metal tent pegs just a few uses
Nice. Thankyou. I need to look more into that stuff...lol...the rabbit hole widens
The point of the huntsman is that it is suited to use in woodlands…There are many uses for the corkscrew, trying to use the saw on something out of reach ?…
you can use the corkscrew to attached the knife to a small branch to extend your reach.
You can buy a spiral handled needle screwdriver [for eyeglasses] that fits into the corkscrew as a place to store it.
You can buy spiral shaped pieces of tinder that fit into the corkscrew as a place to store it.
[this tinder goes well with the fire starting ferro strip that can fit in to replace the toothpick.
Hmm. Did not know about the ferro rod 😳. Thankyou. Be safe out there
@@2ndchancegeorge Hi really enjoyed the enthusiasm you shared. About the Cork screw - you can twist it into a log and carry it in one hand
Since the early 90s i have a SwissChamp as EDC and i mean really EDC. I weared it daily. It never let me down and i will never ever change my EDC.
No surprise there. They are quality at its best 👌
I've got the Ranger, which is like a huntsman but with a metal saw/file also. The corkscrew is good for undoing knots.
I seen that very cool with the file for sure. Thanks for watching always appreciated
I'm a huge fan of the raner. The file/metal saw, the 4 mm wood chisel and the long shank 2mm flat head screwdriver in addition to all the tools on the Huntsman make the ranger my top choice. I own the Huntsman and fieldmaster too.
I as well have the ranger. I am not satisfied with the stand alone Phillips and prefer the end of the can opener. The ranger best suits my use. I would like a cadet with a pair of scissors for edc. Thanks
Need to look some more...very dangerous for the budget...lol. be safe
The hook is useful to use the knife as a T-Handle to pick up a hot pot etc. while cooking or to pick up a twine bundled load, gut hook etc. There is a video on 60 uses of the Swiss Army Knife! Great video as always. Not sure if you have seen any of Felix Immler's videos on Victorinox/Swiss Army Knife uses and mods. He has some really nifty ideas. There is a lot more to one of those knives than meets the eye or my limited imagination! Take Care!
Ahhh. Thankyou. Makes sense. The safe
Or if you can find someone selling there screwdriver's that goes in the Swiss Card Lite, you can put it on a Victorinox lanyard and have two flat heads and two 2D Philips drivers. That is what I did for some of my SAK. eBay has a lot of over sea sellers selling accessories like that. I even upgraded my scales to the plus to have the pen 🖊and the pin📌. But most of the time accessories kit 's cost just as much as the SAK itself. So in the end you are paying for a lot, but to me it is an investment of tools I can carry in my pockets.
Yep. Seen them. I struggle with anything in my pocket. Can barely carry car keys...lol. thanks for watching. Always appreciated. Be safe today
Hey George , Hello from Canada . If you're looking for a saw , just try to find a hiker . It is identical to the Tinker but also has a saw . I have one , and enjoy it very much . I also like the fact that they have a place for a straight pin , which is also very handy .
Yep, you right. I saw that.. after buying this one....lol. I have been looking at the pins and accessories. Pretty cool. Be safe up there
The Huntsman and Classic SD are the most popular SAK models. I use the Rambler as a daily carry, the Huntsman for hiking/camping 👍🏼
I’ve modded the Huntsman, adding Plus scales, opening up the 4th scale tool slot and 2nd pinhole for a sewing needle.
Felix Immler’s channel has tutorials.
I got to go look at his channelll....but I am scared of the rabbit hole...lol. thanks for watching and commenting much appriciated
I like the Tinker Deluxe . No use for cork screw. Sometime due a vlog on your polish bread bag everyday carry. Thanks George.😊
You read my mind. I will be doing that and a fishing carry. Thanks again my friend.
Try the victorinox fieldmaster. I was looking for the same thing. Its just like the Huntsman except it has a phillips instead of the corkscrew.
Yep. Fortunately the Knife Dr, a good friend sent me one...lol. checkout his channel. The Knife Doctor. Sent me a couple knives
th-cam.com/video/gKClw3avrn0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Sl8bIFzxI-Wvv7X8.
Thanks for watching 👍. Be safe out there
Nice review as always George. I just googled and found 42 uses for cork screws. You may end up loving that cork screw more than you know. Rog from Iowa.
Oh the horror, don't say that. Lol. Now the rabbit hole gains strength.....be safe out there. As always appreciate the support
Corkscrew can be used to help untie knots as well as to carry things like mini screw drivers, Ferro rods and fire tinder. But....I'm sure there are many more uses for it.
Yep saw tge accessories 😍. Be safe
With the corkscrew you can add mini tools, like an eyeglass screwdriver, or add the fireant fire starter tools.
And you can use it to drill holes in wood.
Yep saw that..hmmmm
Use your Tinker at work, and the new one for field work. There are lots of uses for the corkscrew, plus there is a little hideaway hole for a pin when you open the corkscrew.
You can get some great accessories for the corkscrew too - a spectacles screwdriver, highly compressed tinder plus others, shaped to screw into it. Don't be downhearted George!
Lol. Thats what zi am doing. Gonna look at accessories and and see if I can figure this all out ...lol. be safe my friend
The one that you want - the same as your Huntsman but just with the Phillips instead of the corkscrew - is the Fieldmaster. However they are always a bit more expensive than the Huntsman. I did something similar, bought a Climber as it was on sale, and would have preferred the Super Tinker which has the Phillips instead of the corkscrew. The Climber is the same as your Huntsman, just minus the woodsaw.
I do have a few more though lol. I bought the Swisschamp to have the inline Phillips amongst other tools, which I think is better than the backtool T-handle Phillips. However 2 of my SAKs do have that, the Hiker, and the Soldier 08.
Yep, I actually thought that was what I ordered...lol. but hey the Knife Doctor sent me one so all set. Be safe out there
The Field master is more to the liking for myself, really didn’t need the corkscrew. Check out the pocket clip they make for these.
Yep I hear you. That was what I thought I got..lol. I saw the clips. Thanks for watchung be safe out there
Ha Ha I started with the Camper, and I liked it so much I bought a Huntsman, and I liked it so much I bought a Range,r and then I liked it so much I bought a Explorer it has the Phillips on the end! nice and a magnifying Glass I think I have it all Now. Ha Ha--.Great video George
Oh the horror....lol. I feel your pain. Thanks for the support. Be safe
You can use the spine of saw for ferro rod because it’s super sharp! And for the cork screw you can use it for untiring knots!
Yep gonna have to yest it out soon. Be safe my friend
George you should get the hiker its like the tinker but adds the saw blade
Yep. I saw...no pun intended....that after I bought thus one....lol. be safe
@@2ndchancegeorge i don’t know if you know this but you can put a needle in a little hole in the red scale next to the screwdriver/corkscrew.
There are little micro screwdrivers that go in the corkscrew you can google “victorinox corkscrew tools”
You can change out the toothpick for a ferro rod
And there a plus scales that add a slot for a pen google “victorinox plus scales 91mm”
Victorinox has a great saw for its size.
Yep. The best one I have seen so far. Be safe
Swiss army hiker has saw & Philips. Thanks for videos.
Yep saw that...after getting this one...lol. appreciate your support. Be safe
That's a great pick George. Glad you got one. The Huntsman is my favorite model from Victorinox. It's just about the perfect size and has the right tool combinations for a camper or hiker.
Yep it will be my walkabout edc. Thanks for the support and be safe out there
A most excellent video! I use the corkscrew to loosen knots.
Aaah, nice. Never thought of that 🤔. Thankyou for watching and the support
The Forester is the one you want that has the best saw on it. I have one and I love it. It’s also a really good bush crafting knife to have with you.
Arrhggh ✋️ I don't want to find another model...l. before I know I'll have 50....that rabbit hole scares me...lol. thanks again my friend. You be safe
I'm glad you listened to my advice regarding the huntsman model, I've been using it for years and love it.
the corkscrew has a hidden function that you will like: it can hold a small screwdriver for eyeglass screws.
furthermore the hook can be used to pull cords, carry objects tied with ties (I have seen carrying wood tied together with a rope)...
Yep, been looking at the accessories 😍
Try the Fieldmaster, it has the Phillip's and the saw.
Lol..yep. that was what I was meant to order....opps my bad. Thanks for watching 👍
🖐🏻 George , nice knife , hope to see a video on the field master. Take care 👍🏻👍🏻
Arghhh, if I get the field master then I will have to get the.....and so the rabbit hole gets bigger...lol. oh well what do you do. Be safe my friend
What can you do with a corkscrew? Ask Felix, he's amazing.
Yep...true story...I have been watching his channel....awesome
You can use the tin opener for Philips head screws..
Yep, just prefer the one on the tinker. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be safe out there
The Victorinox Huntsman was my first knife ever, when I was 10. Back then, there was no package hook on the knife. It's a great knife!!
Yep you right. The problem is they have 100 other goid ones too....lol. thanks for watching he safe
Not sure if you have watched TH-camr Felix Immler. He does videos on SAK’s if you are interested. Cheer’s and all the best
Lol..yep...try to satoy away it will cost me.....no. I am going back, he has some great info for sure. Be safe my friend
The Fieldmaster is the Phillips version $35.00 , 111mm is the Trailmaster is the Phillips version. The no scissors version is the Hiker $27.00 . Amazon
Yep. Thankyou appreciated. You be safe out there
George , don’t worry I’m right there with you. I’ve fallen in the rabbit hole about 20 times . And there’s many that have fallen many many more times . Pocket knives in general are addictive but victorinox, well it’s an incurable illness. Good luck sir thank you again for a great video !
Oh no....not what I wanted to hear....lol. thank you for watching. Appreciate the support.
You could always sell the huntsman to help fund the fieldmaster though? Maybe you could even get a better price if it comes with a handcrafted leather pouch?
Lol..just made the pouch. Hmmmmmm. I need to look into thier accessories more....wait the rabbit hole beckons.....lol. be safe out there
Try that small screwdriver on a Phillips screw, they actually work well.
Yep they do, but the Phillips I typically come across are bigger. But it works for most. Thanks for watching always appreciated.
Love it!! You’re in!! You know it’s like Hotel California…once you check in, you can never leave!
Lol...thats so true....the horror. Be safe my friend
The field master I believe is the same knife as the huntsman with a Phillips screw driver instead of corkscrew
Yep saw that AFTER getting this...lol...what to do. Be safe
You picked the best one. Huntsman and Explorer have been my go-tos since the 90s.
Yep. You right. They are awesome. Appriciate the support
Corkscrew is awesome for untying knots in cordage. The corkscrew also is fantastic for adding a fire kit. Add a helix tender and a fero rod from Tortoise gear. I only buy models with the corkscrew. Many other uses too. The small straight screwdriver doubles as a Phillips. It was designed that way.
Yep I have been looking at the accessories. Thanks for the support. Be safe 😁
Plenty of choices for a Swiss Army Knife. Thanks George. Worth every penny for the money .
There story...the choices are never ending. He safe my friend
100% true I was thinking about modification of spartan that I’ve already have, and I was under impression that they don’t have required for me tool set, but it turns out that they do have and it’s just a matter of careful selection. Enjoy the owning of SAK
Yep. Not easy . Lol. Be safe
My EDC has been the Huntsman. At times i wished I owned their Ranger as it has the metal file as well. Although I have not used the corkscrew for corks, it has been used quite often for pulling overly tight knots apart, drilling holes larger then the awl will, pulling small cordage through small holes, and much more.
Nice.vdo like the ranger as well. Good tips thankyou. Appreciate your support
The Huntsman has a great tool set for its size and weight, thanks for the review, George.
Thankyou sir, be safe out there
I warned you about the sak rabbit hole !!! You'll eventually find a favorite. Well done George !
Lol..true. I don't think I can afford to find a favorite...lol. be safe
@@2ndchancegeorge lolol yep after years and hundreds of dollars!
Now that's what I didn't want to hear...lol. be safe
I have the Hiker as my EDC and the expedition as my main carry next to my Mora.
Nice setup. He safe our there
Lots of people seem to love the corkscrew for different purposes but the Philips head for performing it’s one job well cannot be beaten in my opinion. While the can opener can be used on Philips the real deal cannot be beaten.
Yep, with you there. Thanks again for the support be safe
SAK Huntsman is Rock! Greetings from Finland! 👍🇫🇮🔥
Thankyou, appreciate the support. Welcome and as always be safe
@@2ndchancegeorge 👍
Yes! I knew it! Welcome to the rabbit warren!
Lol...thankyou I think 🤔...lol. be safe
I have the Huntsman with the clear blue scales. When you lift the corkscrew, you will see a tiny hole just above the hinge. I keep a long straight pin in there with the large plastic round head. Definitely a great little addition to help dig out splinters that the tweezers just can’t get ahold of.
Hub. Was wondering about that hole. Great idea
Get a fire fly fire steel and tinder to go in that cork screw.
Yep. Good idea thankyou
Welcome to the club George…the SAK addiction 😂 I carried the Super Tinker for years and then…got addicted 😢😅 now I own a few, quite a few. I carry the SwissChamp at work in a belt sheath but any other time I’m with you I favor a 3 layer or less. Thanks for the video and welcome to the Rabbit Hole 😅
Lol...not sure I want to go that hole....scares me. Be safe my friend
I have heard the tip of the corkscrew works great for loosening knots in paracord or smaller ropes. Supposedly you can work the tip under one strand of the cord and then pull some slack in the knot so you can loosen the knot and not have to cut your rope. I have never tried it but multiple people have told me it works.
Yes. Probably what it is used for the most. Thanks for watching always appreciated
Open up the corkscrew (which is great for breaking up knots) and look inside and you will see a tiny hole..... great place to keep a straight pin to help pull out splinters etc....also wind up a paper clip on the corkscrew for wire if needed
Yep I saw that hole. Always wondered why they don't put a pin in it...be safe appreciate the support 👍
remember the hiker. Thankk you for share!
Lol..I remember. Thankyou
Another option can be the Hiker model. It's a Tinker with a saw
Yep. Found after buying this guy...lol. wouldn't you know it. Be safe out there
Thanks for the Video. I edc the Ranger, cause i work in a carshop and sometimes i need the file when the toolbox isnt in reach. At work the Ranger is in my pocket, after the shift it is in my normal pocket. But i consider to get the compact for edc in my freetime.
They make great work carry knives for sure. Very handy. Be safe today
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Corkscrew ... undoing knots or drill the pith out from a elder to tinker a whistle.
In the handle shell of the side from the corkscrew (or screwdriver by the Tinker-modell) there is a tiny small hole to put a staple needle, pin, needle (I don´t the right term in engl. for that needle with a head).
They also make a tiny screwdriver that screws into the corkscrew. So handy.
Yep saw that
Yep
Such a great video! Thank you so much!
Thankyou 😆. Much appreciated 👊
The back of that saw is a great striker for a ferro rod. There is also a little hole in the cork screw indent, a pin fits in it perfectly. My cork screw holds a small ferro rod and tinder. The huntsman sits in my belt pouch with other items while wondering around the woods or waters.
Yep, been looking at the accesories....lordy the rabbit hole grows....l. appreciate the info and support. You be safe out there
George. I have a DIY bit adapter that fits on the SAK flat-blade screwdriver. I carry one with a Philips bit in it in the bottom of my pocket
Ahh, great idea...might just try that. Be safe 😁
Victorinox makes a separate eyeglass screw that screws into the corkscrew. I put them in all of my SAKS with corkscrews. They come in handy sometimes and don't cost much.
Yep looked at the accessories. Pretty cool
I have several SAKs but I have been carrying a LM Wave for nearly 2 decades and I'm not the kind of person to carry more than 1 knife or multi-tool. Well, I carry a small Opinel attached to my keys so they're still 2, anyway. I don't like a dirty or rusty Leatherman knife so the Opinel gets used and re-sharpened instead. I've attached a Parker Jotter pen with a lanyard to the Wave to mimic a Compact SAK with Plus scales and pen.
Nice. The letterman are awesome....just not in my budget 😒. Thanks for watching always appreciated. Be safe out there
You can use the corkscrew to help untying knots. I just ordered the one to replace the one I can't find. I think I ordered the small. Have a great day
Lol..as soon as the new one arrives you will find the lost one.....been there more than once....be safe my friend
@@2ndchancegeorge that's what I was thinking lol
There is an insert for the corkscrew that has a eyeglass screwdriver. Comes in very handy for me
Yep I was looking at the accessories very cool. Be safe out there
Hello George 👋 i am thinking of getting me victorinox Deluxe Tinker which have plier and scissor and a Philip screw driver that's me next purchase. Welcome to the victorinox rabbit hole. 😊 join the club 😂
Lol....I saw that and really thought about it...managed to go down another tunnel...the horror...this rabbit hole is dangerous...lol. be safe
@@2ndchancegeorge thank you
Hey 2CG, you can use the little screwdriver on the canopener to turn Phillipsscrews. It is supposed to be used that way. the cockscrew thing is typical for multibladed german , french and other europian pocketknives. Typical evwn old,old pocketknives over here that had more than a main and a penblade, the third thing would be the cockscrew. I very seldom use the cockscrews on my victorinox knives even so I am german, but most of the vine I drink, I drink indoors where there is a better cockscrew. Other than that I find the Huntsman one of the best Victorinox knives out there beside the farmer X and the trailmaster which is my personal everyday carry. The trailmaster is longer, and has no penblade, but the main blade is secured by a linerlock and the big screwdriver/bottleopener too which is really great. It has your desired Phillipshead screwdriver but is missing the sissors which I didn`t miss that often. There is a version of the big SAKs that has the sissors. But than the knive becomes to bulky for my taste. The trailmaster is only 17mm thick ( don`t what that translates to in inches). And so is thinner than the huntsman and the same thickness of the Farmer X. It rides comfortably in my jeans frontpocket.
Oooh. Like the locking blade. Thanks for watching be safe out there
Was bought SAKs as a little guy so have a good idea of what i like and don't but you just need Philips heads these days. The Huntsman is a sound SAK, you get lots of tools for a good price but you are correct, id buy the one with the Philips now too.
Yep, not so.much flat heads out there. Thanks firvwatching, and be safe 👍
The fieldmaster has the Phillips instead of the corkscrew SMKW
Yep thought that was what I ordered...opps...lol. thanks for watching always appreciated
Welcome to the SAK rabbit hole! lol. The Huntsman is a great multi tool. Now you need a Compact! 😁
Nooooooo. Don't go there I am stressed enough looking at thier stuff 🙃 😒...lol. thanks forvwatching and commenting. Much appreciated 👊
Oh boy, I just went down the rabbit hole myself. I've never been into multitools because of the bulk. My brother gave me a spartan for christmas and I just keep using all the tools. I ordered myself a workchamp and a manager... Currently drooling over the ranger 55 wood and forester wood. I think you'd really enjoy either of those two for walkabouts. Would love to see a review. Keep tumbling!
Ooooh no don't do that...now I have to go look....I feel I'm slipping down a ........lol. be safe
Corkscrew is used to hang backpacks from trees, undo knots, and attach saw to a long stick to extend reach of the saw.
Yep. Just watched some video on it....good stuff. Thanks for watching 👍. Be safe
a very nice SAK at a great price. I've been in the Victorinox hole for a long time. I prefer red as well. I also like the smaller knives. The aluminum Alox appeal to me, but I've not pulled the trigger on one, YET. I too have never found the perfect SAK.
L..I hear you. That's what worries me... I go down this road I'll be in serious trouble..lol. be safe my friend
I have the Huntsman and the Swiss Champ. I carry both in my backpack. I use them nearly every day. I will use the Huntsman for most everything unless it does not have the tool I need, then the Champ comes out. With the price difference, I will wear out the Huntsman first. . There are quite a few YT videos on them. Felix Immler is one of the best.
You will be surprised at the multitude of uses there are for a SAK
Yep my tinker is my work edc and the huntsman for walkabout. Really are very nice. With on the price saving...lol. be safe
😂😂😂 I just got mine 10 min ago in the mail . And wala ! Your video was up !!! Great minds think alike!! lol I have
Yep. I'm reading your mail.....lol. let me know what you think. Also look at comments, some very interesting stuff....
As someone who has 5 standard saks, 2 small saks, & one of their multitools... i'm very deep down in the rabbit hole....
My top 2 favourite saks are the farmer x & the deluxe tinker.
I'd love to see what saks you get in the future.
Lol...don't hold your breath. On my budget I am limited....they will be few and far between....but they will be coming...I donr think I xan escape the rabbit hole..lol. thanks for watchung and commenting always appreciated. You be safe out there
Just staw from the alox ones ...they must b made of gold 4 the price !! 😮 have a good day friend ..no worries from va.
Lol..true
George, I have the same two Swiss Army knifes you showed plus one smaller one. I may break down some day and buy that large Swiss Army knife with every thing just to climb out out of the rabbit hole.
Lol...I hear you, but you know you will slip back into the hole....lol. be safe my friend
The corkscrew can be used to unite knots if they really tight
Yep. Good for that. Thanks for watching. Be safe
The end of the can opener, is that not a 2 dimensional Phillips head?
I looked closer..nope jyst pointy. Thanks for watching always appreciated
Great knife have several SAK
Yep they are very nice. Well made. Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated 👊
I have the Huntsman, fantastic knife!
Yep they wonderful knives fir sure 👌
Compact is my EDC. Super slim, but a lot of features.
Yep, it is for sure. Thanks for watching 👍
I carry a Champ daily but now I need a Huntsman. Thanks for picking my pocket, George. lol Thank you for another great video.
LOL..don't you hate that...it a huge rabbit hole. Be safe my friend
Fieldmaster is like huntsman but Philips.❤
Yep I saw that after buying this one...lol. just typical for me....thanks for watching. Be safe
👍 Nice review of an excellent knife.
I carry a YELLOW Victorinox Spartan (Tinker w/ corkscrew in lieu of Phillips head) in town and a BLUE Victorinox Huntsman when in the countryside.
Before you give up on the corkscrew search TH-cam for videos by Felix Immler. He made a video dedicated to each tool on the SAK and I believe you might the one on the corkscrew interesting. Mr. Immler’s “claim to fame” is he wrote a book about building an entire camp site out of the materials nature provided using only an SAK.
Having said all that I am looking at a Victorinox Fieldmaster to get the dedicated 3-D Phillips head screwdriver. 🤷🏻♂️
Very glad you like you Victorinox knives. Truth be told I am a bit of a Victorinox fan-boy. 😂😂😂
I need to go back and look at his videos...it scares me though...lol...thanks for watching. You be safe out there
you can screw the cork screw into a pretty good peice of wood to make it easier to carry....like a tee handle. That's what I use mine for. But I got a bigger one. The ranger grip 79 I think. Don't need a screw driver in the woods.
Yep, except I wanted it for work. They are wonderful tools. Thanks for watching. Be safe
I have a huntsman in a drawer somewhere, but have not seen it in years!
And there in lies the rabbit hole...lol. be safe
We’ve all been there with victorinox. Just too many models. Do your homework and I’m sure you’ll find one that feels perfect. As for the corkscrew, I always used it as a kid to undo really tight knots, like a marlinspike. And I’ve seen people use it to help attach the knife or saw to the end of a stick, to get a little (or a lot) extra reach
Lol..true. apparently there are many uses. I need to look into that more. Thanks for the support. Be safe 😁
I loove the back phillips, but i will admit the corkscrew i like for carrying a small flathead to fix my glasses
Yep, that's very handy. Got to look at thevaccesories more. Thanks for watching 👍
As far as the corkscrew goes, mine usually have two purposes. Untying knots, and holding the micro screwdriver for my glasses. Occasionally they open a bottle of wine.😆And I've found that the parcel hook comes in real handy for lifting the bail of a cooking pot off a campfire👍Cheers, buddy!
Yep I think those accessories are the way to go. Thanks for watching and be safe
The hook is for pulling and lifting. There’s a lot of videos based on the hook and for tightening line down it’s perfect.
Need to check that out. Thanks for watching 👍
The Huntsman was too thick for me for pocket carry because knives always fall to horizontal in pocket.
~ So I use a pouch I had from a folding/locking Craftsman utility knife which has a pocket clip. The pouch fit the Huntsman perfectly.
I went with my first SAK for the corkscrew with opposing saw to create an extended saw when corkscrew screwed tight to a straight branch...lure in tree (-: or out of reach fatwood branch.
and felt a T design philips driver will 1day tick me off. Or really torquing down on a screw would ruin a good tool knife.
~ Rare it is needing a screw driver when not at home where proper tool can be had. But..
..if out camping/fishing picnic I pair my SAK with my old trusty 1994 Leatherman PST tucked away. ; pliers, file, straight drivers if needed.
Yep true story. I naked a pouch for mine. Actually making it right now. Nice and simple. Video coming...lol. be safe
The T style crosshead screwdriver doesn't work well, especially in tight spaces. The small tin opener does work surprisingly well though.
Yep I can see that. I use thus at work and majority of screws I encounter are larger. Just suits the job for me. Be safe
The huntsman camo Good for cargo camo pants. Super tinker red for cargo dress pants. The white spartan for shopping jacket. OR opinal 7 OR....... lol
Lol true story
Lots of choices. We live in good times for buying our stuff anyway...other things, not so much🤔. Enjoy your day George. 🇺🇲🔪🔥🌲
Yep..you are right. Be safe my friend
got a spartan and a harvester. could easily get 3 more lol... thinking of just modifying one
Yep I hear you. Uf a feel I am getting to far into the rabbit hole...option is to modify...lol. be safe
You seem very happy with your purchase except for the lack of a Phillips driver. Perhaps you have a reasonable sized Phillips driver kicking about that you can pocket for now and see how much use you actually get out of it. I do not care for the location of the middle mount tools such as the driver or reamer though the corkscrew does seem appropriate. Maybe carrying a separate driver with your SAK will give you the best of both worlds.
Yep. I will that's what I do at work with tinker. The huntsman is for walkabout. Thanks for watching 👍