Swiss Army Knifeless..

[Punkawallah]

Ironically, the Romans had a SAK for their legionaries (blade broken on this example):

 

[Dadam]

Ironically, the Romans had a SAK for their legionaries (blade broken on this example):

Beat me to it!
@Punkawallah not the Romans.
(though they did too!)

 

[Profpointy]

It's a marlin spike and intended to help splicing rope.

I don't think I've seen a marlin spike on a swiss army knife, but concede I've not seen every model they've ever made. Quite a useful thin for a caving knife, albeit to undo knots rather than actually splice

This is a marlin spike for those who've not seen one

 

[Gwylan]

So

I don't think I've seen a marlin spike on a swiss army knife, but concede I've not seen every model they've ever made. Quite a useful thin for a caving knife, albeit to undo knots rather than actually splice

This is a marlin spike for those who've not seen one

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Sorry, I was wrong.

 

[Profpointy]

So

Sorry, I was wrong.

You can't say that ! This is the internet so I would have expect at least the words "you retard" and maybe a reference to Hitler

 

[oldwheels]

I don't think I've seen a marlin spike on a swiss army knife, but concede I've not seen every model they've ever made. Quite a useful thin for a caving knife, albeit to undo knots rather than actually splice

This is a marlin spike for those who've not seen one

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Yacht chandlers sell a similar knife on a lanyard which should always be with you when sailing.

 

[lazybloke]

Had my SAK for 35 years (bought in Interlaken on an interrailing trip), and the awl is the least used tool. (Nearly broke my thumb nail opening it!)

 

[Dogtrousers]

I did a quick search and it seems Victorinox do (or did) make a bike tool. It's basically a compact allen key set with driver and a couple of detachable tyre levers. As it doesn't have a chain tool it's immediately off my list of potential bike tools. Also, I don't trust the built-in tyre levers that come with tools, they strike me as flimsy. I always carry a set of indestructible plastic levers that I once got free off a magazine.

I think my ideal bike combi tool would probably have a set of allen keys - (maybe just heads + a driver as is the case with the Victorinox one) plus straight and crosshead screwdrivers.. Chain tool. Valve removal tool (presta and schrader). folding Leatherman type pliers - I have a mini faux-leatherman and the pliers are incredibly handy. All in a case with a little pocket to store a few quick links of different sizes. If you can cram it in maybe even a little jewellers screwdriver for specs-related emergencies.

Possibly a spoke key - but in my experience the only use for a spoke key is making matters worse, but go on, throw it in.

Maybe disc brakes have some kind of important doodad that should be included. I don't know, I've never used them.

I don't think I've ever used the blades on my little leatherman, so I wouldn't need a blade. I definitely don't want flimsy built-in tyre levers.

What have I missed out?

 

[Gwylan]

You can't say that ! This is the internet so I would have expect at least the words "you retard" and maybe a reference to Hitler

No, I'm a serial error maker. My condition has not got a name yet. But you should not bully me and make me face my incompetence.
I probably ought to be able to seek compensation and someone else should be to blame.
Now you are labelled an error bully. Your house will be repainted in the night. 😏

 

[figbat]

I don't think I have ever seen a SAK with a hoof pick tool. I just looked it up and they do an Equestrian variant, which includes it but I've never seen one.



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What are the chances?! I’ve never seen an equestrian knife before and found the image above to illustrate my point. Then today I was mooching around an antiques shop and this caught my eye. Complete with hoof pick and trimming tool.