VICTORINOX FIELDMASTER: sawing through a 2x4, a secret pin feature, DIY beginner's guide/EDC review

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In this episode I review the Victorinox Fieldmaster Swiss Army knife. It's a great EDC for those looking to carry a small tool everyday. I go over the features a beginner DIY person would care about, including the secret pin hole, and saw through a 2x4 just to see if it can do it.
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[gerhardras]

Surprise! The toothpick is the most used tool on my knives! Maybe because I have teeth like stars, not so shiny but just as far apart!🤭 Thanks for the video.

[stevenhodgson]

I've just bought a Fieldmaster as it seems to give the best assortment of tools in a reasonably-sized knife. I didn't know about the pin hole though, so will definitely be raiding my wife's sewing kit for one of those!

[motrockb]

The parcel hook is also a great spring installation/removal tool.

[readiysteadiy]

0:00 intro
0:32 history of SAK
1:24 specs
2:19 each feature in order
3:37 2x4 test driving screw
5:31 grating cheese with saw
5:50 saw cutting through 2x4
8:29 secret pin hole

[robertdodd]

Really good video, excellent close-ups . I'm a meat eater and use the toothpick regularly. A 6mm magnet nests in the can opener, and can be used to magnify the straight pin or tweezers for a makeshift compass . Great knife !

[franka]

The hook is useful for twisting wire. Also can be used to pick up those thin plastic grocery bags.

[daveoppegard]

The Fieldmaster is my EDC of choice. I am thinking of getting plus scales, though.

[franka]

The toothpick is very useful after eating an orange or popcorn!

[kdbaoc]

Recently, I purchased the SAK huntsman. Looking to customize it in a few ways. First thing would be to add a sewing needle with some thread under the saw blade, and the straight pin. As for the tooth pick and/or picking ones teeth free of food particles after eating, I'll pass using it. Wooden tooth picks are a better option for those that still do it in private or public. I have used the SAK tooth pick for more of a light weight usage tool for placing tiny micro screws back in their deep hole slots, etc.

[RandomnessChannelYT]

i have one and is a life saver on my daily work. nice video

[Maxeffect]

Très bonne vidéo bien détaillé ! Très bon victorinox je viens de le recevoir aujourd'hui, je l'apprécie beaucoup,

[darkwaternorth]

Tooth pics are used all the time where I'm from, I just leave it there,
Almost every time I eat I need a toothpick. Really enjoyed the video very well done Thank you.

[grahamekellermeier]

Just bought one basically same as the Huntsman both are great SAK.

[Tracy]

The pin can also be magnetized to make an emergency compass. Float it on some still water, or even just suspended it from a thread.

[thewhippetwhispereretal]

This inspired me to start using the tooth pick.

[margaretadler]

Victorinox makes the very best pocket knives anywhere!

[margaretadler]

I use the tooth pick almost daily! ATB Sam Adler from Vietnam

[jayden]

This video was very informative keep up the good work!

[jamesevans]

I know it’s an old video but how do you feel about this or the outrider???

[Mackeriv]

Regarding people not using toothpicks are restaurants anymore, I had no idea. Maybe it's a US thing? Or do you just wait until you get home to brush your teeth? I see toothpicks as something you can quickly use to get rid of something stuck in your teeth that is bothering you, before you have the chance to properly floss and brush them.