I like the idea of a reamer to make holes, or an awl to stitch clothes, tarps or leather with or a saw blade. To me the corkscrew is fine if you are more of a city boy or socialite that drinks wine. Of course if you have the money or want to spend more and buy a loaded SAK, then I say get one, because they are cool and useful and you never have to worry or regret not having “all the tools” you want.

I do have an SD and love the little scissors, but they are only good for paper, like in a magazine and the little piece of springy metal is prone to fall out of line and stop working altogether. It’s unfortunate because they are otherwise well made and last forever with reasonable care and cleaning. I have another one, but it’s not an Swiss brand, but one of those clones.

Both great arguments for the Handyman and Ranger. I may have to rethink the list when I update it eventually.

IMHO, the “Ranger” is their best model in the medium-size category because it is light, have all needed tools (saw, file, scissors, big & small blade, etc. ) that other model lacks, but doesn’t add other tools that would made it heavy or improper to use in it’s small size (ex. : the small pliars I have on the “Handyman” ARE usefull, but not for heavy-duty tasks, and, frankly, add too much weight for the SAK size).