Swiss Tool Spirit S Review

[pipedreams]

I recieved my Swiss Tool Spirit S today from Tim. I've always prefered Leatherman Multitools, but this one may just find it's way to the top of the EDC pile. Fit and finish is typical for Victorinox: Perfect. I'll carry it a few days and give a little more indepth review.

:police: Initial impressions:

(+)
1. perfect fit and finish
2. I'm familiar with the tools, being a SAK freak
3. No scissors (a real plus for me in a multi)
4. I love the thicker Bottle opener/screwdriver
5. the chisel/scraper/stripper tool ROCKS!
6. brown leather sheath is handsome
7. very elegant looking tool

(-)
1. Blades are VERY hard to open for a nail-biter
2. awl is not pointy, nor is it very sharp
3. handles seem slick (this my not be a problem)
4. velcro tab on sheath kinda sucks
5. both sides of the file are the same "grit"

todd

[Chocula]

How do the pliers feel when open? I have a swisstool and the open handles start to hurt when im using pliers with a lot of force
thanks for review

[pipedreams]

The pliers are very comfortable. I've only used them for light tasks, so far, though.

todd

[Gadget Guy]

I finally ordered one and I love it. I usually don't edc a multi-tool, but I will this one. The leather sheath is top quality too! What else could you expect from Victroinox??? ;D

[Grizzlybear]

Grip tape works wonders for slippery knives and tools. I stuck some on my Leaterman, Kershaw Scallion, Schrade/Vicegrips, etc, works great/

[Buffalohump]

I don't have a Victorinox MT but I do have the Swiss Champ and the thing I like about their tools is that they have rounded edges whereas the LM's tools have quite sharp corners. The round edges seems to improve the fit when the bit is a little too large or too small for the screw in question. On the downside the scissors on my Swiss Champ gave up the ghost recently after 8-10 years of good service when the little spring snapped at the stress point. I think it can be replaced though. I have a feeling the Leatherman scissors (Wave II) will last longer due to their superior design. I don't know about you guys but I use the scissors a LOT on my MT's.

[outdoorsman1911]

you can replace the spring in them, they give out from fatigue, happens to all vics...
you can order them from victorinox. www.swissarmy.com