I own the Boy Scout Black version of Tinker. I've had it for almost 30 years and it's both served me well and aged well. I have 3 SAKs, but this is the one that's always in my pocket.
The jack-of-all-trades Swiss Army Knife. Includes a Phillips head screwdriver, a combination flathead-screwdriver and bottle opener, two knives of varying lengths, scissors, a small can opener, reamer, toothpick, and tweezers. In other words, all the tools needed in everyday life.
Somtimes you need a screwdriver, sometimes you need a toothpick, sometimes when you carry an auto you just need a non-threatening utility blade. This checks all the boxes and more.
My knife, Laughed at by some but these are fantastic tools. They can get you through most situations. If my Swiss army knife can't then i go for a dedicated tool. I used to carry a Leatherman but at .5 lbs it was always uncomfortable and i have found if my Swiss Army can't do the job then in most cases neither could a Leatherman. The pliers were great but i rarely used them on the Leatherman. There is a a lot of engineering in these little Victorinox tools and for IT work they are fantastic.
I am old. Got my Vic.tinker years before edc. I carried that, pen, paper, cheap plastic FLASHLIGHT and a 357mag. No CCW by the way. Stupid kid but glad I was packing one night. A well placed shot into a car window will stop a robbery in most cases. That's all I have to say about that.
Victorinox Tinker Reviews (15 total)