Swiss Army Knife - Tinker Model - A Classic EDC that Checks All the Boxes

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 After doing a little research as to the recommended knives to include in a collection, two stood out that were fairly easy to find locally: The Swiss Army Knife and the Buck 110 (which I will write about separately).  The Swiss Army Knife, however, required a choice as there are so many versions of this iconic knife.  I settled on the Tinker model, as this not only resembled my US Military Utility Knife, but it also included the kinds of tools I thought I was most likely to use as my EDC.  It boasts 12 functions: two blades (one large, one small), can opener, three screwdrivers (Philips and regular in two sizes), a reamer/punch/sewing awl, key ring, tweezers, toothpick and bottle opener.  

I was intrigued when I read that MacGyver used several Swiss Army Knives in the show that bears this name (running from 1985-1992), including the Tinker. You can go to this site to see which model he used in each episode: https://www.macgyveronline.com/macgyververse/equipmenttech/saks-used-in-each-episode/.  He apparently used the smaller model that is a size below what I have in about six episodes; some version of the Tinker in over 20. There are actually several versions of the Tinker out there: Super Tinker, Deluxe Tinker, and Super Tinker. There are also variations on these.  The variety of the SAK seems endless.  

I decided to include it as part of my EDC kit in place of swapping out my US Military Utility Knife that I often carry separately.  Now my kit includes virtually everything I will probably need in an average situation, all contained in a manageable belt pouch.  Many have sung the praises of the SAK, so I will let you explore those testimonies elsewhere.  When reading sites that include the knives everyone should own and carry, the SAK appears often.  They also supply knives not only to the Swiss military, but a number of other countries as well, including NASA and our own military.  It is a tough, iconic knife from a company that has been in business since 1884.  I'm glad I finally broke down and invested in one!

 BTW, I included a couple of pictures comparing my SAK with my US Military Utility Knife for those who might wonder how they compare in size, including the blade. 


 

   

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