Best Medium Swiss Army Knife for Urban EDC

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  • @urbanknifeguy
    @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому

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  • @miklospinter
    @miklospinter Рік тому +13

    Before I got my first Pioneer, I thought I won't have any use for the reamer.
    Nowadays, it's probably my most used tool. It's a sharp and pointy piece of steel - useful for a lot of random tasks.

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 10 місяців тому +3

    The Climber is the Huntsman without the saw layer. Excellent for suburban EDC 👍🏼

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  10 місяців тому +1

      It sure is! The first model I owned too.

  • @thomasapplewhite8672
    @thomasapplewhite8672 Рік тому +6

    Pioneer X for me. I use it every day.

  • @ChristopherRobin58
    @ChristopherRobin58 Рік тому +1

    Love my Compact and Climber! I added the mini screwdriver, pin, and magnet to the Climber for alot of extra functionality. I like your use of the Swisscard when paired with a smaller SAK.

  • @CompassCustomCreations
    @CompassCustomCreations Рік тому +7

    I've carried the Executive for something like 30 years. I've tried several others but like the Executive form factor; two layer, 75mm, twin blades. After watching lots of video's, and hearing others worship of the Compact, I purchased one and have been trying it out. What I like about the Compact is the more robust blade and scissors. I miss the file on the Executive that also doubles as a phillips screw driver, and I also miss the small blade. I also really like the lighter weight of the Executive. The Compact has certainly earned a place in the rotation; but the Executive is still my go to EDC Knife. To be sure, habit plays a large part in my preference!

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing! Personally, I find the 75mm a bit too small. I've heard others comment that they would love a Compact in 84mm. I think you would like that too!

  • @miklospinter
    @miklospinter Рік тому +2

    I like how much functionality they can put into the Cellidor models... But I love the Alox knives a lot more.

  • @grahamekellermeier8280
    @grahamekellermeier8280 Рік тому +2

    I've been carrying the climber I like using the cissors.

  • @rabadabadoo491
    @rabadabadoo491 Рік тому +1

    I have a climber with the silver scales I bought to go with a watch more than anything else, but it does make a light urban carry.
    Thanks for the upload 🍻

  • @Fort40N
    @Fort40N Рік тому +1

    I carry the pioneer X in my pocket and the classic SD on my keychain for the scale tools.

  • @bhsher
    @bhsher 6 місяців тому

    Pioneer is such a great knife. I still need to pick one up!

  • @imp2247
    @imp2247 6 місяців тому

    Ive carried the compact for 5 years now. Im not a very handy guy, so i dont need many tools. The compact's assisted me in my daddly duties very well.

  • @manwiththeredface7821
    @manwiththeredface7821 Рік тому +1

    1. My dream urban SAK would be a Compact with an inline PH screwdriver + flashlight layer (you can see a similar layer on the Spartan Lite or on the Huntsman Lite). Too bad Victorinox prefers the good-for-nothing LEDs.
    2. Out of these, I'm torn between the Climber (if you add plus scales to it) and the Compact. The latter desperately calls for a dedicated Phillips head screwdriver, the corner of the combotool just doesn't suffice.
    3. If you're going with wooden or alox scales but are missing the scale tools just have a Classic SD or a Rambler on your keychain in addition to your Spartan Wood, Pioneer X, Cadet (whatever you carry). But if you need a ballpoint pen go with the Midnite Manager.
    4. By the way, the Cadet deserves a mention too. Very slim, elegant, perfect for suit pockets for example if that's the environment you're in.

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому

      Yes, Victorinox should do a Compact with a Philips head screwdriver. I covered the Cadet in my "slim" series . These are consider "medium", by my standards.

  • @miklospinter
    @miklospinter Рік тому +2

    The Compact would me much more useful to me if it had a reamer instead of the hook, and an old square Phillips with a file.

  • @Robert_Thomas832
    @Robert_Thomas832 Рік тому

    Excellent line up 👏 Tinker and SD keychain or swiss card, does the trick.

  • @Possumliving
    @Possumliving Рік тому

    My favorite SAK for urban EDC? Swisschamp!

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому +1

      Yes, but in the context of the discussion of medium SAKs, the Swiss Champ is overweight.

    • @Possumliving
      @Possumliving Рік тому

      @@urbanknifeguy I guess I would have to pick the Super Tinker then. I have one of the older ones that doesn't have the hook.

  • @andrewfett142
    @andrewfett142 Рік тому +2

    👍🏼 I have the one with a fish on it. Fisherman?:) I’ve had it for around 37yrs. I don’t carry it but I do use it.

    • @YinHoweMagic
      @YinHoweMagic Рік тому +1

      Angler?

    • @andrewfett142
      @andrewfett142 Рік тому +1

      @@YinHoweMagic O, is it Angler? I must have made up fisherman. I might like fisherman better. 😄

    • @YinHoweMagic
      @YinHoweMagic Рік тому

      @@andrewfett142 Just did a google search. Both Fisherman and Angler exists. Fisherman has scissors while Angler has pliers. :D

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому +1

      Aquaman.

    • @andrewfett142
      @andrewfett142 Рік тому

      @@urbanknifeguy 😆I think it might be angler but I like fisherman:)

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 10 місяців тому

    You can get 3rd party wooden scales with the tool slots.

  • @KyleMeyer949
    @KyleMeyer949 Рік тому +1

    My personal choice is the pioneer x

  • @michaelfuxeklint4909
    @michaelfuxeklint4909 15 днів тому

    The Spartan in Alox 😊😊

  • @georgeg7840
    @georgeg7840 Рік тому

    For me, it’s the tinker with translucent blue scales which I EDC in a belt pouch.

  • @gotcharamsys
    @gotcharamsys 10 місяців тому

    the best is undoubtedly the Compact, all Victorinox pocket knives are recognized around the world for their red color, very friendly to everyone... the Pioneer X is an aggressive knife if you open it in a public place 👍🇵🇹

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  10 місяців тому +1

      Agreed. Thanks for your comment!

  • @dalecarr5445
    @dalecarr5445 Рік тому

    To me these are all compact knives. Medium knives to me start at four layers, however I pocket carry a Swisschamp occasionally.

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому

      For me:
      1 Layer - Slim
      2 to 3 Layers - Medium
      4 to 5 Layers - Large
      5 Layers or more - Humongous Gigantic Bricks

    • @dalecarr5445
      @dalecarr5445 Рік тому

      @@urbanknifeguy I like bricks! 😄

  • @SubUrbanNinja-EDC
    @SubUrbanNinja-EDC Рік тому +1

    If I had to pick one from this group, I would pick the Compact because it has the pen. You know what else have a pen? The Swiss Champ!!!!!!

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому +2

      So the pen is indeed mightier than the sword. 😂

    • @simonh6371
      @simonh6371 Рік тому +1

      So does my Climber...retrofitted with Plus Scales at a total cost around the same as the Compact. I rate the extra blade and tools it has very highly.

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому +2

      @simonh6371 I would say yes! Any of those models retrofitted with the plus scales will be a winner! Except the Alox, until they make scale tools for Alox models.

    • @simonh6371
      @simonh6371 Рік тому +1

      @@urbanknifeguy Just pondering how those alox scales would be made. Looking on the Vic German language website it says that they are ''pressed (into a mould) and milled (machined)''. So the only way to add channels for scale tools would be to either change the moulds, or add an extra machining step during production. So it's possible but I doubt whether they will do it. For many SAK aficionados the workaround is to carry an alox model e.g. Pioneer or Farmer and add to that a 58mm model e.g. Classic, Rambler etc.

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому +2

      @simonh6371 yes, it would have to be done at the manufacturing process with new moulds. I highly doubt they will do it too as they would need new designs for the scale tools which would have to he thinner. They definitely will not compromise the current thinness of the current Alox scales. I am presently enjoying pairing the Pioneer X Alox with the Swisscard Nailcare.

  • @lorenray9479
    @lorenray9479 11 місяців тому

    Plastic things like jugs have sharp edges that the awl will scrape clean and smooth!

  • @TBEDC
    @TBEDC Рік тому

    I love the Recruit

  • @usernameisusername
    @usernameisusername Рік тому

    I carry my large sac EDC

  • @timsummers870
    @timsummers870 10 місяців тому +2

    Best SAK: The one that has the tool you need when you need it. If you're carrying an alox knife but need to uncork a wine bottle, you failed the mission. If you need a wood saw to cut a tree branch to make a slingshot for your nephew but you're carrying a Climber, you also failed the mission. If you need scissors to trim your nose hair but you're carrying a Cadet, you failed the mission as well. Just accept the fact that running into these situations is unavoidable.

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  6 місяців тому

      It is true! So we can only prepare for the most likely scenarios! Thanks for sharing!

    • @robinnautica9773
      @robinnautica9773 6 місяців тому

      Or you carry a Cybertool L and have everything you ever need.

  • @mikeelliott2736
    @mikeelliott2736 Рік тому +2

    Still the Climber for me.

    • @mdog6726
      @mdog6726 Рік тому +1

      Just curious, what’s the hook for? Is it useful?

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому

      Officially to carry parcels. Unofficially to dig your nose.

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @cheeng1
    @cheeng1 Рік тому

    I’m actually trying this two tier system…91/93mm with the Swiss card.

    • @urbanknifeguy
      @urbanknifeguy  Рік тому

      That is a good system! I'm using the 93mm alox with the Swiss Card nailcare!

  • @leswallis8158
    @leswallis8158 6 місяців тому

    The tourist is the bomb

  • @xXB4SSETTXx
    @xXB4SSETTXx 6 місяців тому

    Huntsman carried it for years