How embarrassing. Failed attempt at modding the Victorinox Compact
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- This is just a quick video featuring the Victorinox Compact and my failed attempt at modifying it. Well, someone had to try it. So at least this answers that question.
Ive had mine for about 6 weeks now and I love it. Im always surprised how many people dont use corkscrews..finding myself with a spur of the moment bottle of wine or belgian beer is a fairly frequent occurence for me, and my glasses may only break once in a while but I just know that screwdriver is gonna come in handy.
I love playing with that file on the hook as well!
For me I just never found much value for the corkscrew. I wish they had a SAK where that and the the parcel hook were gone. Though..I did learn something. When I actually tried to tinker with the corkscrew it actually pushes the knife out in a way, almost like they're important for the balance of the knife and even if it was removed it would mess up its balance. Oh well, back to the Rambler :D! It was a fun experiment
I mean it's kind of reassuring in one way to see how robust Vic tools are! I agree that the hook and corkscrew aren't the 2 backtools I'd most like to have, I'd prefer an awl and Phillips SD. I have a Climber but not a Compact, so at least I get the awl. Anyway in terms of modding it I don't quite understand what your plan was anyway...to cut those off and weld new tools on? Normally modding is a pretty involved process involving first removing the pins aka rivets, taking it apart, swapping out tools, and then reassembling with new rivets which have to be peened. So I've never attempted it myself.
YES!! THat is true! IT's so damn robust even it can't be broken by Knipex bolt cutters. That's a testament to the quality of Victorinox. Great point!!
Yeah hardened steel is way too hard to cut through with the pressure from your hand, unless you had insane amounts of leverage. Gotta stick to unhardened metal with hand bolt cutters.