Another great pocket knife my friend! I take the nail file on mine and sharpen one side of the end of it just a little and it makes a perfect box opener and saves your blade. Excellent video 👍🏼
Just an idea, you could also flatten the tip of the of the nail file slightly to make it compatible with screws on glasses. Though of course that's covered in the cork/small screwdriver adapter. But you could place something else there if you flattened the tip possibly.
@@RyderDK i would never do that to my sportsman! 😁 Actually agreat idea, but... Would lose one killer feature, the tip of the nail file fits perfectly Phillips screw size 00, 0, and 1. The tip of the can opener as known fits the bigger sizes, aside from small flat heads, adding the capability of the large flathead on the caplifter and a mini in the corkscrew makes the sportsman an extremely complete set of screwdrivers fornita size
I’ve had one in my pocket since 1985 and it sees daily use. A friend bought it for me in Saudi Arabia so it didn’t have the shield and cross but instead a globe with Mecca at the center. Sadly, when Victorinox replaced the scales after about 10 years they didn’t replace them with those.
I have come to really like the one and two layer 84 mm knives. Most of what you need, in a reasonable size for light to medium cutting jobs, none of the bulk of the 3 or 5 layer knives. Now, if they could do a 2 layer 84 mm knife with a scissors, we might really have the perfect EDC.
I agree, I think the file is a great trade for the extra blade. I have a Sportsman on order for a buddy for Christmas , must resist keeping it for myself...😄
Of course it doesn't need a small blade. The "large" blade is already "small" enough. haha. Anyway, I also sharpen the tip of my cadet nail file. So, FYI, you're the main source of my sak "fix". Good job👍
Very informative review! Great channel! I'm getting deeper into the SAK carrying because I'm sick of buying 200 - 300 Euro EDC knifes! Keep it up Dan! Greets from Germany!
Great combo! Personally like the bigger scissors so much that I'm choosing the Compact (together with a keychain Manager that gives me nice Philips + small flat head and larger nail file (the one on the hook on the Compact works surprisingly well)
would totally trade the small blade for a file on most knives, but... no scissors no carry for me. My favorite EDC has remained the minichamp for like 4 months now.
I think you made a really good point! After trying many similar models, I think the sportsman is the one that better suits my day to day needs. I mainly use it for small cutting tasks and unscrewing stuff. Being such a compact option I don't need a second blade, and the tip of the nail file is useful on smallish phillips. For bigger phillips/smaller flatheads there is the can opener, and the bottle opener for bigger flatheads. So I don't need the phillips on the back and I can go for the corkscrew, and its main use is to carry the mini flathead. Anyone who wears glasses should appreciate this small attachment! (no more refiling the tip of your blade haha) Oh, and I have the nylon scales, and I always saw off the keyring loop (it bothers me, I carry my 84's on my coin pocket). Cheers!
I have a few SAKs that I love. I’ve had the sportsman the longest. As my nails are always short and clean anyway, I took the nail file to my grinder and made a secondary blade. It’s actually pretty good for whittling green wood as well. Great all-around little EDC.
Great mod! I thought about that mainly to have a opener for boxes and those (damn) formed plastic retail packages, but I am reluctant to knifefy :) the nail file for 2 reasons... 1, I use it quite a bit and would become dangerous, 2, i use it a lot also as small Phillips screwdriver and I would ruin the edge anyway, plus sharpening could make it weaker. Instead, I was thinking of sharpening (and most probably give it a negative angle) the internal "hook" of the can opener, not touching the round already a bit sharp part that makes the best prying tool for small precise tasks, like with electronic devices
It is easy to alter the 84mm scales to "plus" configuration and add a pen to make the knife even more useful. Also, the modern 84mm scales will take a pin as well.
Hi! This is my combo (sportsman and midnite manager) when I don't carry the Compact. I feel de 84mm better in my hand for small tasks at home/office. I've modified the rear scale with the metal file of my Swisschamp and I put the vic ballpen. So I have now the Sporstman Plus!! See you soon.
I just picked up one of these a few weeks ago, and it does seem to offer all the utility of a Spartan as a more pocket friendly size. As to whether I will carry this one the most, that is tough to say, as I also recently bought a Cadet Alox and a Waiter. But that said, those are my top 3 EDC pocket carry knives. I also carry an executive on my keychain all the time.
So this is basically the Cellidor version of the Cadet (which I have and love). The nail cleaner/file is another tool (along with the combo tool) I wish Vic put in more SAKs. I don't need the secondary/pen knife.
Nice review 👍 I think a sportsman with scissors, would be awesome. I edc the compact at the moment, I also have the cadet, but I miss some tools on both, have thought about getting the evo 14. I don't recall seeing a review from you on the evo 14, so there is an idea for a new video
Exactly, I would love a sportsman with scissors (y). Or a climber with a nail file (I rarely use the small blade on my camper). I don't like a shape of an Evo 14. There's also a mountaineer to consider but It's too large for being EDC imo. Classic SD is almost perfect for edc but I hate being the guy who has a SAK in his pocket and is unable to open a bottle of wine when needed :D
@@majkon93 I actually bought the evo 14, and i don't care for the scissors on it, or the shape (the regular scissors are mutch better imo.) And it doesn't have the hole for the needle, witch I can't seem to live without 😂 A climber with a nail file, would also be nice, with added plus scales. As far as i know, the 84mm. Isn't available with plus scales
Basically, a Cadet minus the Alox plus an awl plus a corkscrew plus a toothpick plus tweezers plus about ten dollars cheaper. I like Alox, but I prefer the Sportsman.
Those little glass screw driver, I have a round one and one like the one in this video. With some flat sides. Do you know the history of those screw drivers?
Am I getting old? For some reason I keep gravitating to my Sportsman, Recruit or Wenger Commander. I only carried the Pioneer X for a day... found it too cumbersome. There is very little a 91 or 93 mm SAK can do that an 84 mm can't.
0:06 And, no, we are not tired of hearing you talk about Swiss Army Knives. Keep the good work, man!
The Bob Ross of Victorinox! 👍🏼
🤣😂 what a great comment to read! Thanks for watching, Anita!
Spot on 👌I just love listening to his voice. He needs to do an audiobook of Swiss Army knife history
Another great pocket knife my friend! I take the nail file on mine and sharpen one side of the end of it just a little and it makes a perfect box opener and saves your blade. Excellent video 👍🏼
Excellent idea!
@@jerryburnett1803 thanks 👍🏼
Just an idea, you could also flatten the tip of the of the nail file slightly to make it compatible with screws on glasses.
Though of course that's covered in the cork/small screwdriver adapter. But you could place something else there if you flattened the tip possibly.
@@RyderDK very good idea!
@@RyderDK i would never do that to my sportsman! 😁 Actually agreat idea, but... Would lose one killer feature, the tip of the nail file fits perfectly Phillips screw size 00, 0, and 1. The tip of the can opener as known fits the bigger sizes, aside from small flat heads, adding the capability of the large flathead on the caplifter and a mini in the corkscrew makes the sportsman an extremely complete set of screwdrivers fornita size
I’ve had one in my pocket since 1985 and it sees daily use. A friend bought it for me in Saudi Arabia so it didn’t have the shield and cross but instead a globe with Mecca at the center. Sadly, when Victorinox replaced the scales after about 10 years they didn’t replace them with those.
Always a great day when Swiss Army Dan posts a video!
I have come to really like the one and two layer 84 mm knives. Most of what you need, in a reasonable size for light to medium cutting jobs, none of the bulk of the 3 or 5 layer knives. Now, if they could do a 2 layer 84 mm knife with a scissors, we might really have the perfect EDC.
I agree, I think the file is a great trade for the extra blade. I have a Sportsman on order for a buddy for Christmas , must resist keeping it for myself...😄
I carry both as well! Love the Sportsman and Manager or Rambler
Thanks Dan , I like the clip accessory. Always enjoy your commentary . And the parting peace comment. Cheers!
Of course it doesn't need a small blade. The "large" blade is already "small" enough. haha. Anyway, I also sharpen the tip of my cadet nail file. So, FYI, you're the main source of my sak "fix". Good job👍
Very informative review! Great channel! I'm getting deeper into the SAK carrying because I'm sick of buying 200 - 300 Euro EDC knifes! Keep it up Dan!
Greets from Germany!
I definitely couldn't afford to be Benchmade Dan 🤣
Great combo! Personally like the bigger scissors so much that I'm choosing the Compact (together with a keychain Manager that gives me nice Philips + small flat head and larger nail file (the one on the hook on the Compact works surprisingly well)
would totally trade the small blade for a file on most knives, but... no scissors no carry for me. My favorite EDC has remained the minichamp for like 4 months now.
Hello everybody! I recently discovered the compact. I think that’s my favorite new EDC Swiss Army knife
I got it a year ago. Awesome knife
I think you made a really good point!
After trying many similar models, I think the sportsman is the one that better suits my day to day needs. I mainly use it for small cutting tasks and unscrewing stuff. Being such a compact option I don't need a second blade, and the tip of the nail file is useful on smallish phillips. For bigger phillips/smaller flatheads there is the can opener, and the bottle opener for bigger flatheads. So I don't need the phillips on the back and I can go for the corkscrew, and its main use is to carry the mini flathead. Anyone who wears glasses should appreciate this small attachment! (no more refiling the tip of your blade haha)
Oh, and I have the nylon scales, and I always saw off the keyring loop (it bothers me, I carry my 84's on my coin pocket).
Cheers!
I appreciate and respect your enthusiasm and knowledge about those tools.
I have a few SAKs that I love. I’ve had the sportsman the longest. As my nails are always short and clean anyway, I took the nail file to my grinder and made a secondary blade. It’s actually pretty good for whittling green wood as well. Great all-around little EDC.
Great mod! I thought about that mainly to have a opener for boxes and those (damn) formed plastic retail packages, but I am reluctant to knifefy :) the nail file for 2 reasons... 1, I use it quite a bit and would become dangerous, 2, i use it a lot also as small Phillips screwdriver and I would ruin the edge anyway, plus sharpening could make it weaker.
Instead, I was thinking of sharpening (and most probably give it a negative angle) the internal "hook" of the can opener, not touching the round already a bit sharp part that makes the best prying tool for small precise tasks, like with electronic devices
Instead of grinding u can buy tourist
@@RedmiRedmi-cm4qj It was given as a gift about 20 yrs ago.
The evogrip models have the nail cleaner. They even have an optional locking blade, which is cool.
I totally agree!
Best size 84 mm
Best tools by including the nail file and the nail cleaner
Best EDC combined with a Classic Alox for having scissors
Great video first time we've seen the sportsman really like it thanks for sharing
I carried one for some time, and it is great for a city edc knife. Cool video buddy!!! 👍👍👍 cheers 👊👊👊
It's a great knife. And the can opener makes a good orange peeler!
Yet another awesome video! Keep it up dude! Never get tired of Swiss Army knife content!
It is easy to alter the 84mm scales to "plus" configuration and add a pen to make the knife even more useful. Also, the modern 84mm scales will take a pin as well.
Great stuff! Thanks for this channel!!
Loved the tool configuration, but gave it back because the nailfile scratched the blade (on the side, not the edge afaik) when closing either.
That even happens with the classic sd. We just gotta ignore it.the sharpness of the blade still remains the same tho
I wonder why Vic doesn't reverse the file cutting side Wenger did on at least some models?
Hi! This is my combo (sportsman and midnite manager) when I don't carry the Compact. I feel de 84mm better in my hand for small tasks at home/office. I've modified the rear scale with the metal file of my Swisschamp and I put the vic ballpen. So I have now the Sporstman Plus!! See you soon.
I just picked up one of these a few weeks ago, and it does seem to offer all the utility of a Spartan as a more pocket friendly size. As to whether I will carry this one the most, that is tough to say, as I also recently bought a Cadet Alox and a Waiter. But that said, those are my top 3 EDC pocket carry knives. I also carry an executive on my keychain all the time.
Looking at getting a Sportsman, great review. Swiss Army Dan your videos are awesome, thanks.
i am maybe getting one soon. did you get it?
@@ok-nu3sg No I ended up getting a Camper.
Corkscrew for whenever I need to break out a 15 year chardonnay in a survival situation.
My favorite thus far lol is the hiker 1st and tinker 2nd but I'm sure that will change soon
the Hiker is my edc.
So this is basically the Cellidor version of the Cadet (which I have and love). The nail cleaner/file is another tool (along with the combo tool) I wish Vic put in more SAKs. I don't need the secondary/pen knife.
Love the Sportsman SAK Dan , Another Great Video 😎👍
I guess I'm first ... Good to see you making videos again they are always informative. Thanks Dan 😎👍
Nice review 👍
I think a sportsman with scissors, would be awesome.
I edc the compact at the moment, I also have the cadet, but I miss some tools on both, have thought about getting the evo 14.
I don't recall seeing a review from you on the evo 14, so there is an idea for a new video
Exactly, I would love a sportsman with scissors (y). Or a climber with a nail file (I rarely use the small blade on my camper). I don't like a shape of an Evo 14. There's also a mountaineer to consider but It's too large for being EDC imo. Classic SD is almost perfect for edc but I hate being the guy who has a SAK in his pocket and is unable to open a bottle of wine when needed :D
@@majkon93 I actually bought the evo 14, and i don't care for the scissors on it, or the shape (the regular scissors are mutch better imo.) And it doesn't have the hole for the needle, witch I can't seem to live without 😂
A climber with a nail file, would also be nice, with added plus scales. As far as i know, the 84mm. Isn't available with plus scales
@@patrickoestlundrasmussen a climber with a nail file is calle a mountaineer, if I am not mistaken... Exists but it's a 4 layers...
Basically, a Cadet minus the Alox plus an awl plus a corkscrew plus a toothpick plus tweezers plus about ten dollars cheaper.
I like Alox, but I prefer the Sportsman.
Awesome!
Well..the sportsman and the classic make the best combo because u have a small blade(classic) and also u have scissors
No.
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Ggreat combo , yes sir. Likeeee.
I like your videos , i can't stop hearing about sak even if i knew all about it , but I may prefer the Spartan as edc
Those little glass screw driver, I have a round one and one like the one in this video. With some flat sides. Do you know the history of those screw drivers?
Nail files...Wenger!
"Sportsindividual" LMAO
Does that nail file scratch the blade when you pull it out?
If it had scissors and plus scales that would be perfect
Personally, I always feel ill-equipped not having the scissors, Cool knife, though.
Tinker best sak! *unstable laugh*
Sick channel! Really enjoy my Victorinox as well. I must ask, where is the best place to buy those suspended pocket clips? Thanks in advance.
Amazon
cool knife.
Am I getting old? For some reason I keep gravitating to my Sportsman, Recruit or Wenger Commander. I only carried the Pioneer X for a day... found it too cumbersome.
There is very little a 91 or 93 mm SAK can do that an 84 mm can't.
The Sportsman is great. I’ve been carrying a black one for the past few days.
Thanks for watching! Cheers!!
Do you think the file on a Swiss army knife is really able to leave like sharpen knifes or maybe your awl. Thanks Kyle like the videos.
How to get the clip?😊
Where can i buy that suspension clip?
It's nice but missing a ✂️
Is it normal on new Sportsmans for the knife blade and the nail file to rub against each other?
Some do. Some don't
If it had scissors ✂️ it would be perfect 👍🏻
R2
A model called Sportsman shouldn't have a beer opener nor corkscrew😂
For celebrating after a win 🤣
It might have been best if it had scissors... So I would not buy it. I would by a Tourist instead