multi tool or SAK for bushcraft

[VtBlackdog]

SAK all the way.....
I EDC a Hiker or OHT/plain edge, with scary sharp convex edges.

I usually carry the SAK plus a fixed blade if I"m "bushcrafting" with the SAK for fine work; I like the saw blade for cutting dovetail joints and can't live without the toothpick!

I dislike multi-tools, they all seem clunky and awkward.

 

[Air Pirate]

Wow, let me think. My work EDC includes both an SAK (for the tweezers, toothpick, and can opener) and a Leatherman Skeletool (for the pliers and screwdriver bits), but for actual cutting I carry a Spiderco Endura 4 (I can open it easily with gloves on).

Of duty EDC is a Victorinox Farmer in the pocket, some sort of medium sized folder (think Benchmade Griptillian or SOG Trident), and a Victorinox Classic on my keys.

In the woods I carry a Victorinox Camper or Hunter, a Leatherman Wave, and a Mora.

I guess basically my answer is "both". Sorry I got long winded.

 

[slasha9]

Just to upset the apple cart....

i'm not allowed to carry any kind of blade at work anymore, so my 'off duty' knife used to be a leatherman wave, but that's kind of bulky, heavy and obvious so i have started using an army clasp knife in a belt sheath as it's not so obvious that i am carrying a blade. For out in the woods i carry the clasp knife on my belt, and the leatherman (wave or surge) in my pack, usually along with a fixed blade such as a clipper or a scrade camp knife

 

[rik_uk3]

You should have included 'none of the above' it all depends of what I'm doing.

 

[Tye Possum]

Well I carry a swiss army knife in my pocket all day, every day and that includes days when I'm out in the woods. I have never had a multi tool though so maybe if I had one, I'd like it more. I do like the idea of having a pair of pliers with me but I just don't really think I'd need almost everything else on it so I stick with the more basic swiss army knife because it does what I need, without a ton of extra weight that I don't.

I think of a swiss army knife like a pocket knife that has a few extra tricks but I think of a multi tool as a pair of pliers with a few tricks too many.

 

[cst]

For me it is both. I never go out without my Leatherman Wave (unlike the other guy I have broken three too many Gerbers and had the same Wave since they came out) and I rotate pocket knives. My current EDC is the Wave of course and a Vic one handed Sentinel. I just can't get along without the tweezers and toothpic. The blade on the Vic is well made but for the heavier stuff my old Leatherman comes out. I assemble, operate, maintain and repair cranes and can say with no reservations that the Wave is no cutesy gimmick. When you have to climb a tower 120' with your tools on your back or a hand line it definitely pays to have tools that are capable of performing more than one function and for that the Leatherman Wave shines.

 

[BushcraftBaird112]

I'd pick the multitool because its a SAK with pliers

 

[Lostdreamer]

Leatherman. One of the tiny ones in your pocket/on the keyring, and a bigger one in your pack or on your belt.

If you can't bodge the job with a leatherman, the job is probably completely unbodgeable.

 

[Teno]

I EDC a Pioneer or Camping, both from Victorinox.
On the trail, just add an scandi grind Boker.
Yesterday I buy a Soldier 08, but not pretty sure about EDC it,since it is a BIG knife...but like it

 

[ickyan]

Multi tool (swiss tool) for edc because it is more usefull (pliers) and is stronger.
SAK for bcc because the grip is much better for wood carving
although the swiss tool is locking though

 

[Krolus]

I carry a Leatherman Wave and its done all I have asked it to do and more.

 

[Siberianfury]

i like SAK's, ive always had one since i was about 8 and im used to having one in my pocket.

 

[Manacles]

I recently bought a Swisstool having used SAKs for years. It was a toss up between a Leatherman and Swisstool and in the end I went with the Victorinox item as I was familiar and happy with the quality if the knives. It is a nice thing, about the same size as a Leatherman Wave.

 

[mcniac]

I always have a SAK or two, but also I have my swisstool in the backpack

 

[demographic]

Where's the "Too many acronyms" option?

I would like a SAK as an EDC but might prefer a SFA if the going gets tough, or maybe a SFA if the going gets really tough.

As a motorcyclist I had a bash on a YPVS but then got something with YICS before bombing that off to get something with SACS and another with KIPS

 

[Imagedude]

I've sold all my multitools except my SOG Powerpliers (but only because I've engraved my service number on them so can't sell them). I have many SAKs but rarely carry them. I do find it convenient to leave a SAK in strategic places around the house, car, workshops etc. When out mountaineering or 'crafting I have a fixed blade knife, scissors and tweezers in my first aid kit, a small fid (marlin spike), army can opener and a homemade awl.
If the new leatherman Rebar had scissors however...

 

[zed4130]

For me its my opinel #6 or 8 and my sog paratool with saw and V-cutter added for bushcraft and vic explorer for edc and my maxpedition organiser with paratool and bit drivers torch etc in my backpack when i have it,also the paratool is uk legal as doesnt lock,