This channel goes full on granular SAK philosophy, love it!

I've got an Explorer that I'm going to remove the scissors layer and go to orange g10 liners with Prometheus Design Werx milled od green g10 scales, and it will be used mainly for aircraft inspections on the flightline. It will have the two screwdrivers for popping quarter turn fasteners to check behind panels, the magnifier for inspecting for cracks in specific areas, can opener for opening cans of oil and hydraulic fluid, the two knife blades for doing various cutting tasks, and the microdriver for doing fine adjustments on avionics pots.

@MinstrelOnTheRun

2 ай бұрын

That sounds like a beautiful build, and I hope you’ll share when done! A modern Passenger, huh? I love hearing about the specific applications SAK owners make; looks like Victorinox has really earned your personal and professional confidence.

That is one sweet modified SAK. Compact Huntsman FTW.

@MinstrelOnTheRun

2 ай бұрын

It was a dream build, for sure! Blows my mind how many functions it has in three layers; it’s the closest thing I have to a Simon Templar knife, haha!

Interesting journey, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! That compact Huntsman is awesome! You have mentioned the new Companion, but have you tried one? I have similar requirements and carried the Compact for the last 2-3 years exclusively. I recently got the Companion and haven't carried the Compact since. You only gain functionality with it: better file, better drivers, backside reamer, package opener. Yes, you lose the can opener. However, in an emergency you can use the reamer and the large screwdriver to open a can. I have tried it - it's not convenient but it works. The package opener also works great as a scraper and it can also be used to split things. In my case I have gained a lot of functionality without losing anything relevant, as I haven't ever needed my SAK to open a can. Which I still could with a little more effort.

@MinstrelOnTheRun

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great thoughts! I did (thanks in large part to videos by @slipjointsawyer and @thevineclimber) recently take the plunge on the Companion; it’s been rotated in pretty regularly, and I’m definitely planning to include it in a final update video (along with another custom build, an updated Troubleshooter!). The New York Style scales are also a pretty great new addition to the EDC color palette. I haven’t found myself missing the can opener yet, but I do wish they would pair the package opener with a thicker combo tool so you wouldn’t lose any functions. Thanks for the tips if I ever have to open a can in a pinch!

@l.e.6077

Ай бұрын

@@MinstrelOnTheRun That's cool to hear! That New York Style is quite cool. I got the colorful Sydney edition and swapped the scales right away 😄 My wife loves them on her Climber and even got compliments for it at work from (female) colleagues. So Victorinox might be on to something... To open a can you can simply put some holes close to each other and then connect them with the screwdriver. Once you got an inch or so open, you can basically pry the lid open.

Just jumped straight into my old boy scout knifes. making two different knifes, plus acid etching and G10 liners. (80's models) 😊 of course plus scales too ! 😊

@MinstrelOnTheRun

2 ай бұрын

You modders are really inspiring me to try an SAK teardown/rebuild!

Hey buddy, tnx for the shoutout for my "Medical Climber" video hahahah. I could not believe when I heard it! Almost fell from my bed! I am a small channel so this honor means a world to me!!! Great video my friend!! Awsome!!! 👍👍👍

@MinstrelOnTheRun

3 ай бұрын

You’re quite welcome! Hope to see more of your great work!

@Dadoimp

3 ай бұрын

@@MinstrelOnTheRun well i have ordered some g10 material so i will try to make some g10liners in the next video... That is the plan but we will see...

Light sandpaper and mineral oil will take care of that Marlboro logo!

@MinstrelOnTheRun

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I considered a scale swap, but ultimately decided maintaining the history/vintage (and actual carrying alternatives) outweighed my personal objections. I think I’d go for another custom build with a modern file and backside awl if I ever did carry a Trail Guide configuration. Maybe I can trade FX, haha!

@jooky5

Ай бұрын

@@MinstrelOnTheRun The custom builds look nice. I’ve always wondered if it’s possible to swap the opener layer of an explorer with a combo tool and 84 mm file

@MinstrelOnTheRun

Ай бұрын

@@jooky5 Interesting idea, and I don’t think I’ve seen that combo anywhere. It would be a very thin layer (even with spacer(s) to allow them to rest alongside each other); maybe on the back spring of the saw?

Love the Yeoman but it's too thick in pocket and prefer carrying a Compact over any 91mm SAK. The Pioneer X is the same thickness as a Compact and it's 3 layers , like you like them.

@MinstrelOnTheRun

2 ай бұрын

I grabbed the 2021(?) Pioneer X - should have brought it out for this video! Beautiful knife, but a little heavy (if more capable), and I missed the backside and scale tools. I think the Yeoman/Explorer is similar to the Huntsman/Ranger; the thinner version is still pretty big, and you gain a lot of capability going up one layer.

Did you ever consider combining a 58mm Victorinox with one of your two layer 91mm knives? The Classic models have fingernail file and small scissors. If you get the silver alox version it holds up very well to pocket wear.

@MinstrelOnTheRun

3 ай бұрын

I do carry the 58mm models, but on summer/dress days: Alox Minichamp, a Minichamp with carbon fiber scales, and a SilverTech Midnite Manager. The Alox Classic is a great recommendation for a complementary/keychain knife, but I try to keep my keychain knife-free, and I find it overly clunky to carry two knives as I’ve tried to refine my EDC. Thanks for watching!

Wouldn’t that be a Serrated Super Climber?

@MinstrelOnTheRun

9 күн бұрын

That would be one with a grappling hook: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYVmqMduedGnpMY.htmlsi=gcLxsfsnLAdtYo-y 😂