I love this tool, i bought it over 10 years ago, it was a display model at REI. It was the first premium multitool that I ever owned at the time and was perfect fit for my life style. I love the outdoors my cousin also does which got me into these in the first place. He is a bushcrafter so he loves his Leatherman, I'm a fisherman fly fishing with this tool is excellent for the non corrosive design! And the scissors although they are small, you can really get a close cut to that tag end off of your fishing line. The fit finish, smoothness, ergonomic thoughtful design makes it hard for me to look elsewhere. It broke my heart when my buddy accidentally broke my scissors trying to cut wire. Just the scissors themselves was enough for me to retire it without that precision cut. The knife is the sharpess I've seen out of a box, was able to shave my arm hairs, I mainly carry a Spyderco manix 2 for pocket knife stuff. Now after all these years I have working scissors again!!! I just mustard up got another one, we stick together like pee's and carrots 😁.

@dariusus9870

Жыл бұрын

they have a ifetime warranty. they'll exchange your scissors

@mackjones7688

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Leatherman has a 25 year warranty. Which they famously honor despite the gross abuse it receives. Victorinox has a lifetime warranty on many of their products. They are also well reviewed to fix or replace these tools. The most important lesson? Never, ever, under any circumstances... loan a tool you care about to a friend. They will break your heart with how they break your tool. Never fails. They will not bother making things right by trading your broken tool for a brand new one, they bought for you out of guilt for being inconsiderate either.

Excellent overview, I really like they format you’ve developed. Definitely come a long way since I first started watching. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

@gearsNtools

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try to do one thing better with every video, over time it adds up :) (not to say I haven’t had some flops along the way). Thanks for being a long time supporter!

Thanks for the review! A new Victorinox pocket clip makes the Spirit even better!

Thanks. This is a great breakdown.

Always had Leatherman, until a month ago. The Spirit X is such a beautifully made tool. The only thing I did was toss the case, Velcro is lame. Fits perfect in the small black Leatherman snap case.

@gearsNtools

8 ай бұрын

Nice! and I agree I really don't like velcro on these tool cases! just feels cheap. this case could've been nice if it had a snap on it. Good to know it fits the Leatherman case, I hadn't actually tried that.

Wichita one do you prefer the x one or the xc one?? For the Blade

love my spirit xbs - best out in the arena

hi, i just picked up my new swisstool x. Is it normal for the pliers to have a very small play on its pin?

The hook on the awl is useful for carrying a bundle of kindling or small logs tied up with some para-cord.

@gearsNtools

11 ай бұрын

this isn't something I do often but I can certainly see how it could come in handy. especially in cold weather or when you have gloves on and it might be hard to get your fingers under the cord

Well done review. 👍

Well spoken thank you!

Was going to replace the original wave I bought a yr or 2 after it came out with the wave+ but after many vids about the VS in the last 2 days ,I just clicked buy one.

Very good review, I subscribe👍

Be great to see a comparison vid with the 2 swisstools. Cheers 🍻

@gearsNtools

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll make a video for that! Sometimes it’s hard to see how different they are until they are next.to each other’s. Thanks for watching!

Good review! I believe the file includes a metal saw...also if anyone would like additional driver capability, then the Swisstool Spirit plus ratchet might be up your alley...the Swisstool Spirit MX plus Clip is now available from Victorinox...personally, I find the Spirit( I have the XC) is too big for pocket carry and prefer the leather pouch...

@gearsNtools

2 жыл бұрын

you are correct, the bottom edge of the file is serattted and can be used as a metal saw! Thanks for watching!

There's already a one hand blade opening versión. It was released one or two months ago. Great video!

@gearsNtools

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen that one yet what’s it called? I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for watching!

@AlexBurgueno

3 жыл бұрын

@@gearsNtools swisstool spirit mxbs

Excellent

We wernt allowed to carry knives in school,my shop teacher said my swiss tinker was an all purpose carpenters tool. The wire bender is just a design feature from the swiss pocket knives.

If you prefer spring loaded pliers then maybe you could use a rubber ball of the right size placed between the handles.

@gearsNtools

3 жыл бұрын

that's actually not a bad idea, I'll have to kick that one around. thanks for the suggestion!

I just got this Swiss tool spirit x. I was testing it out making some hardwood shavings like I usually do with my multi tools and the blade chipped. Do you think this is normal.I’m deciding whether to return it , have it repaired or exchanged. Victorinox said it was not made for carving but that they would repair it or exchange it. Thanks

@gearsNtools

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't had this issue, the blade steel isn't quite as hard as a lot of other tools so it shouldn't chip very easy. I would return it for repair/ replacement. thanks for sharing!

@rickanthony5147

2 жыл бұрын

@@gearsNtools Thank you for the useful feedback and sharing your expertise

@rickanthony5147

2 жыл бұрын

@@gearsNtools Thank you very much

Does it work?

The best multitool on the market

@gearsNtools

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s a great tool!

You could acid etch the phillips with ferric chloride. I have done that and it works amazing

@gearsNtools

3 жыл бұрын

That’s actually a pretty good idea! I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for sharing!

@anthonymendez1015

3 жыл бұрын

No problem man! Take care and if you decide to do it, let me know how it goes!

The Vics don't have one handed knives because in most european countries you are not allowed to carry these knives. We have some stupid laws. But I like the excellent craftsmanship of Victorinox.

@gearsNtools

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, I hadn't thought of this but that makes sense when you point it out! Thats a bummer, the 1 handed deployment is a feature I really like.

@12345Sui

Жыл бұрын

Uhm … nope. They are actually available with one-handed opening?

Cool

A little chromium in a knife goes a LOOOONG way. Rust resistance, trauma resistance, and longevity. 👌

Best edc multitool ever!

@Rickky007

3 жыл бұрын

Not in a world where the leatherman wave plus Exist .

@thealchemist5376

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rickky007 meh.

@greekveteran2715

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rickky007 Meh.... I got 2 both broken. Also no where close to the amount of utility neither the quality, the ergos and so many more you get from the Spirit. My Leathermans eat dust with either broken pliers or broken springs, inside my drawers... Have you ever tried a Spirit X long enough to be able to judge???

@Rickky007

2 жыл бұрын

@@greekveteran2715 nyc concrete mason guy worked construction all my life never had a problem with my surge , wave or charge are you using your multi tools as a hammer lol , well I do use my made in Germany pliers or drills drill bits ect when it’s heavy duty work , all of the rebar guys use the German made red pliers .

Nice fidget tool 😃

Please review the new spirit mx clip, it makes this possibly perfect.

@gearsNtools

2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@cwuzii

2 жыл бұрын

@@gearsNtools I can’t even find one for sale! I hear they’ve released the clip for all older models too so it might be worthwhile revisiting the regular spirit x and showing the clip add on…

Centimeters please...

Check the Gerber Suspension NXT you can do real industrial work with a and are more likely to with its price I find it more useable than any new gen wave and even the "most premium" swisstool spirit X fidget spinner. It just works in a lightweight package with no pinching and all outside opening all locking AND spring loaded for under a $50!

@VIProfessor

4 ай бұрын

I own a Spirit X and a Gerber NXT. In my view, there's no comparison. The NXT is indeed useful, but it's not in the same class as the Spirit X.

@insanogeddon

3 ай бұрын

Very true but to chuck around a worksite, one hand use, and potentially loose - though it ain't pretty or pleasant to use NXT works. Swiss tools are definitely functioning art that is a pleasure to use and carry.@@VIProfessor

Is this the best multi tool knife?

@Rickky007

3 жыл бұрын

the leatherman charge tti

👍 Excellent view. The only place we disagree is on the pocket clip. Pocket clips belong on pens, pencils, and flashlights; but, NOT on knives or multitools. They look ugly, assist in losing the tool when moving through heavy brush, and ruin the feel of the handles by creating hot spots. I’m not a big fan of serrated blades, I don’t dislike them as a secondary blade, just not a big fan. The scissors work well for me. I have never needed to cut something with the scissors that required them to open wider. Years ago I did not see the need for scissors on a knife or multitool, but I have matured. We agree completely on the other points especially the use of the hooks & loops closure on the sheath.

@gearsNtools

8 ай бұрын

It's a great tool! I really like a pocket clip on mine, even if it's just to clip to the side of a tool bag. that being said I get why some people don't want one. I like having the option with a clip that's easy to remove if it isn't needed

@ROE1300

8 ай бұрын

@@gearsNtools 😂😂😂 Agreed clips that are easily removed are the best!

I threw my leatherman wave+ straight in the garbage can the last time I pinched my hand with that terrible design. Those pliers are unusable because of that problem. The Vic tools are much better.

@gearsNtools

3 жыл бұрын

that is the one thing I don't like about the LM wave design. that being said I would sell it on Ebay before throwing it away :) -cheers

@gavinstuart6704

2 жыл бұрын

how are you pinching your hand using the pliers? You must be holding it extremely close and gripping it insanely hard

@ulary

11 ай бұрын

Send it to me.

Good review but you talk a little too quickly

Victorinox probably will not come up with a one handed multitool in the near future, because Germany is one of their biggest customers, and in Germany the multi tool knife should be opened with two hands, otherwise it is considered a weapon, and so not able to be carried in public on a sheath on a belt for example. I'm sure there are other european countries too (England probably? Since they ban freaking spoons lol)

@frankdaniels1763

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes they did lol

If leatherman puts in his tools the same craftsmanship quality of victorinox, would be the best of the best. But now leatherman put good quality control and craftsmanship only in top price tools, like charge or MUT. All the rest have some less precision and quality manufacturing than victorinox. Not quality of material, but tolerances etc...

Talk slower

Speak slower.

@BRExteriorPro

2 жыл бұрын

Listen faster

@ulary

13 күн бұрын

Understand faster