Smaller SwissTool

tarsier · Jan 28, 2004

I have read snippets here and there about the possibility that Victorinox will be making a smaller version of the SwissTool. As a fan of both V'nox and the LM Juice line, this rumor made me sit up and take notice. If anyone has seen something definitive, I would like to hear about it.

Thank you.

PWork · Jan 29, 2004

I read the rumor a while back, but haven't heard anything since. I hope it happens.

Paul

Jazzman · Jan 29, 2004

That would be pretty sweet!!!
Matt

Frank · Jan 29, 2004

A thread with pictures has been around on the SOSAK forum on Knifeforums since last February. You have to register for the forum.
http://www.knifeforums.com//ubbthre...=226814&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

numberthree · Jan 29, 2004

I recall that we may see this new swisstool in the second half of 2004.....maybe........

Nathan S · Jan 29, 2004

Man, there's another multitool I'd have to snap up. Frank, your link doesn't work. Can anybody else post or link to pictures?

frank k · Jan 29, 2004

Nathan S · Jan 29, 2004

Thanks frank k. I see by the listed measurements that this Swiss Tool, while smaller than the original, is not exactly insubstantial. It weighs more than 7 oz! I don't think the Victorinox people were aiming at the Leatherman Juice market.

WadeF · Jan 29, 2004

It looks like they may have improved the performance of the pliers.

Matches · Jan 29, 2004

I want one

tarsier · Jan 29, 2004

Hey thanks, fellas. If that prototype(?) actually ships, I'd like to get my hands on one and try it out. But it's not quite what I was hoping for.

I really like the smallest Juice form factor. But often when I pop open the plain edge blade, I think how awesome it would be with the better blade and stronger backsprings from my V'nox Electrician. So, I was hoping for a real minimalist approach - pliers and wire cutters, phillips head screwdriver, one or two straight screwdrivers, blade, and saw. One of the straight screwdrivers could possibly double as a file. All packed into an S2-sized frame. Maybe even without a locking mechanism, just the standard Alox SAK backsprings.

PWork · Jan 30, 2004

That size would still be a far sight easier to carry than the current SwissTools.

Paul

JoHnYKwSt · Jan 30, 2004

That really does look interesting. My biggest gripe with the swisstool was the lack of needlenose pliers. Looks like this tool fixes that problem!