Swiss Tool Spirit X Multi Tool, 24 Function Swiss Made with Locking Blade and Long-Nosed Pliers, and Leather Pouch - Silver

Reliable and reasonably priced multitool. This is the second one to replace the one my brother in law snagged lol. It has a great build and has the stylish appearance one would expect from Victorinox. The weight is also a lot lighter than my Leatherman tools that I have and it is definitely lighter than the Swiss Tool X which I have. It's a great tool with a reasonable price, although I had bought it for $80 originally, but the quality build of the tool is worth it. The knife blade is easy enough to sharpening and holds a reasonable edge like it's other Victorinox SwissArmy relatives. Overall, it's a no frill multitool that fits the hand nicely with no " hotspots". I had my Spirit for five years and was a reliable edc companion for work. The needle nose style pliers was also very useful for pulling staples out of boards. The screwdrivers are the perfect size and ,due to the design, I found it useful in an " L" configuration for additional leverage or it's elongated length to get to hard to reach screws without using any type of extension accessories. Yeah, I love this tool and, out of all the multi tool options on the market, this is my favorite one.

For those seeking the short answer; I can’t imagine anyone not liking this tool. Whether it is for yourself, a gift for a friend, or to hand out to employees who might be tasked with various small jobs requiring a variety of tool functions. It’s beautiful, functional, durable, and priced competitively. To the specifics: Even though there are many reviews, I had some difficulty comparing size between this model and the straighter, full-sized model which is also available at about the same price. A lot of my confusion was due to misinformation provided in the specifications. Also, some of the photos posted are distorted in such a way as to mislead as to size and shape. For comparison’s sake, I will describe this Swisstool as falling in between the size of the old, traditional Leatherman, and the Leatherman Super Tool. I consider it to be on the upper end of the size limit as to something that can be carried comfortably in a pocket, (without a case), which is what I wanted it for. Please see the photos for a better idea of what you can expect; When the pliers are open, this tool is very close to the length of the original Leatherman, but when closed, the difference in length and thickness is apparent. Features: Although the basics are the same in most models and brands, be careful in choosing if you are picky about certain features, as these can vary slightly from model to model. I picked this one because I wanted a file, regular knife blade, and scissors. For occasional use, (as opposed to “Every Day Carry”), you really can’t go wrong; just be sure of what you are getting, as I have witnessed some games being played with the photos attached to the descriptions here. Compared To Leatherman: I have “EDC’ed” a Leatherman in various forms for 25 years, and I would still consider Leatherman to be the “Gold Standard” by which all others are judged. I do realize there are other brands, and I have had most of them. While many differences exist between the two, most come down to personal preference rather than quality. For example, I like the standard (small) Leatherman pliers better because of the finer shape of the nose, but the Swisstool pliers are also excellent. This Swisstool offers the ability to use the various tools without opening up the handles, and this might be an advantage for some. Also, the curved design of the Swisstool allows for better hand comfort when using the pliers, although I have never considered this to be an issue with my Leathermans. So overall, I have to take the middle ground as to which is better. I suppose the Swisstool gets points for sexiness, due to the absolutely perfect polished finish and graceful design, but I still love all of my Leatherman models, and they still turn heads when I deploy the tools and fix something in a fraction of the time it would take someone to walk to some location and grab a toolbag. Overall, the reason I ended up with the Swisstool instead of the Leatherman is due to the thickness, the size when closed, and the price to get (most) of the features I wanted. The Leatherman models I considered were either small and toy-like, or big, heavy and expensive; I have found that the thickness of the tool is the biggest issue with carrying in my front pocket without a case, rather than overall length. A model like the Leatherman Wave has more protruding edges that tend to catch and wear on pants and pockets. The Swisstool has smooth and rounded corners and is riveted with a round headed fastener that does not offer as much resistance in the pocket as the fastener heads on the Leathermans. Also, I really am not interested in anything that comes with a set of bits, which complicates carrying and increases the odds of losing something critical. Are you listening out there in Portland?? Pleasant Surprises: In addition to just overall quality, the feel and precision of the locking mechanism is very impressive. The sharpness and toughness of the tools may surpass that of my previous Leatherman models, and the small chisel is a bonus that I now realize will see much service in the future. Dislikes: not much. I really, really wanted a straight design with the measuring scale, but that is only available in a larger model. The scissors are a bit puny when compared to the larger model. And the knife blade on this particular Swisstool is kind of smallish and a less aggressive design than the Leathermans I have owned. I should also mention that I hate the stiffness and long, long “break-in” period on any of these tools. It is sometimes difficult to deploy certain tools if you are “fingernail challenged”. In summary, I offer this method to help you select the right tool; First decide on a strict price range, next overall size, then features you have to have. You might just end up with another brand- even the cheaper brands are decent quality for occasional use, so maybe you don't have to spend a bundle to get what you are after. The biggest weakness in the less expensive brands that I have witnessed personally relates to the quality and hardness of the steels, but this might not be a big issue for the occasional user or an item going into an emergency kit. This tends to show up as wear on things like the Phillips head and jaws of the pliers. It is surprising how many different brands and sizes there are floating around today, so you have to take into account how you plan to use it. I don’t like any of the cases on either brand, and I don’t believe that cases should be a factor when choosing because none of them will hold up as long as the tool, which very likely will last a lifetime, or until you lose it to the TSA.

The build of this tool is top-notch! The smooth finish is awesome. When you feel it with your hands, it's amazing how good it feels. The chassis construction is above what I think anyone else has. The individual tools are very high quality, too. Some of the tools are a bit thicker than others, which is OK with me because they took the time to figure that some of them should have a heavier shank. For example, the pry tool has a massive spine, thus giving the user the feeling that it won't break under stress. The longer Phillips screwdriver is much better than any other tool I've seen. -- you can actually get it in longer places, whereas others are just not long enough.Both the file and saw have a thick spine as well. The file has two degrees of roughness, whereas the front of the shank has a tooling that will cut like a hacksaw. The saw tool is very sharp and will cut thru most anything you need to cut. The can opener is not like most other tools I've seen. This one has a pretty sharp edge to cut thru cans with ease -- I've used it! The knife is very sharp and very strong and I don't see any issues with it. The scissors are...well, much better than I initially thought. They cut, and cut very well. They are a bit small, but I have cut thru some very thick cardboard just to see what it can't do...and it can do it all. One of the coolest and useful tools I found is the chisel/wire stripper/box cutter thing -- way to go on that triple-tool! The locking mechanisms are very good and this tool is just the finest piece of work I've ever seen. There are two issues I would like to point out to Victorinox: 1) The scissors are very good, but could you possibly make the opening just a bit longer? Find some way of doing it, cuz I'm sure other users probably agree. 2) The hole punch thing is very nice and strong, but for the love of God, please put a hole in it...somewhere! I could attempt to drill a hole myself, but I'm pretty sure that no matter how I try, I won't be able to drill thru this monster steel. Summary: If you are looking for a new multi-tool, this one is 99.98% awesome!

Ho una Leatherman Wave da circa 5 anni, che porto sempre con me ma uso saltuariamente, diciamo un paio di volte alla settimana. Niente da dire come funzioni, ottimo prodotto, ma poco a poco sta facendo la ruggine, si sta ossidando (macchie scure quasi scavate) e alcuni inserti faticano ad uscire. Inoltre il filo della lama è rovinato (micro rotture, mai usato per tagliare cose dure, naturalmente). Ho un'altra Leatherman, non ricordo il modello, in macchina, e la uso un paio di volte all'anno: stessa cosa, sta arrugginendo e diventando dura. Un mio amico ha questa Victorinox, fa l'elettricista e la usa tutti i giorni più volte al giorno, da anni. La pinza non ha un graffio o un filo di ruggine, sembra ancora nuova!!! Dopo averla presa anch'io l'ho confrontata con la Wave, e devo dire che siamo li, una vince da una parte una dall'altra, però come funzionalità si equivalgono. Ma i materiali della Victorinox sono un altro mondo, l'acciaio è totalmente superiore. Unico neo la finitura a specchio, è scivolosa. Io avrei fatto il manico con micro zigrinatura, come tutti gli strumenti di lavoro professionali in acciaio. Vi consiglio, se la usate per lavoro, di prendere anche il set di bits con l'adattatore, avrete una piccola officina in tasca. La pinza ha la punta arrotondata e assottigliata, e quindi è comodissima anche per lavori su parti piccole. Utilissimo il fatto che tutti gli utensili contenuti siano saldamente bloccati, e si chiudano solo azionando l'apposito fermo di sicurezza. In questo modo è impossibile farsi male. E si può usare anche con uno dei due manici aperto, in modo da avere una sorta di prolunga che permette di raggiungere punti difficili. Aggiornamento del 8 gennaio 2014. Durante le vacanze di Natale ho avuto modo di stressarla al massimo. Ho tagliato grossi fili di ferro (quelli che tengono i pali di cemento dei filari di vigne, spessi a occhio 3 mm), smontare mezzo scooter di mia figlia, smontare e rimontare una pompa ad immersione industriale. La pinza ha fatto ottimamente il suo lavoro, senza riportare un graffio o un cedimento. Unica "mancanza" un cacciavite Phillips più grande sarebbe stato utilissimo. Ho risolto usando un bit USAG comprato per l'occasione, che si adatta perfettamente al porta bit opzionale Victorinox. Ad oggi, luglio 2019, dopo 6 anni di utilizzo quasi quotidiano, anche per lavori pesanti come smontare parti della moto, è perfetta. Quando è sporca la lavo con acqua calda e sapone, l'asciugo col compressore, una goccia d'olio nei punti di snodo e torna come nuova. La ricomprerei? Si, cento volte. Non è una spesa, è un investimento. Prima di aprire la cassetta degli attrezzi tiro fuori lei, e il più delle volte mi basta!!!

First few days reveiw, Marvellous simple beautifull, Strong, feels gripping in hand, finishing excellent, on an average almost all type of tools are covered. The bit driver has to be ordered seperately, but thats ok if you have that much of mechanical work carry a separate case, this is a handy tool treat it like one. The size is perfect for average indian male hand size, weight is just perfect, i mean just perfect, leather sheath is of good quaality. Its like a toy for adults with which you will eat, sleep, just like a kid. Its very difficult to get US products in india probably due to regulations but victorinox just fills that gap, tgis toll is i can say best in its class.

有鎖定裝置，使用上很安心。 開闔有點緊繃，需要多使用。

This is an Extremely well built multi tool. I have two other Victorinox SAK's that I have carried and used for decades: the first is an Alox Electrician that I bought back in the late 70's and the other is the Alox Farmer that replaced the Electrician as my EDC, about ten years ago, because of the saw feature that it offered. Both of my SAK's still function as well as the first day that I bought them and I continue to own and use them to this day. My impressions of the Swiss Tool Spirit X from the last three days is that it is of the same pedigree as my SAK's, if not better. ( EDIT: Sept 24/25. What I claimed to be a SAK Electrician is actually a SAK Pioneer - the "Progenitor" of numerous other SAK's, most notably the SAK Soldier and others such as the Electrician and the Farmer etc... etc. Bottom line is: a damned good knife is still a damned good knife regardless of how it's labelled. As you can tell from the photograph, I have dragged this particular SAK all over God's creation for decades and guess what? It's still a damned good knife. ) The Swiss Tool Spirit X is very well thought out, very well designed and extremely well built Multi-tool and I am so very happy that I changed my choice to the Spirit X. Originally, I was set upon acquiring a Leatherman Wave + as I currently have the Leatherman Surge and all of its accessories that I have can be migrated over to the Wave +. However, my recent experiences with Leatherman Customer Services had led me to re-access my choices. I could not bring myself to buy another Leatherman product and continue to support a company that clearly does not want my support. But, in all fairness, I must really thank Leatherman Customer Services for inspiring me to research the alternatives, which led me to my purchase of the Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X - a much more refined and much better designed product that comes with a lifetime guarantee. I've been using Victorinox products for 45 plus years now and I've never had a problem with any of them - I cannot say the same for my Leatherman products.

Pewnie wiele osób zastanawia się co wybrać Swisstool czy Spirit X. Swistool bardziej pancerny za to Spirit można normalnie nosić w kieszeni jak EDC