swiss tool

[ver heiratet]

I once read a man say " the Swiss tool is the best multi-tool made." I might have read this on their web site. I have a Sog, 3 Leathermans and 2 Gerbers. One is always with me. I have to say the old leatherman has gotten me home when I would have had to call a tow truck if I didn't have it with me. So it is my favorite. I am going to have a procedure on my heart and I thought I would treat myself to a Swiss tool when it is over. Something to look forward to. Any thoughts?

 

[Raymond1000]

Best of luck with your operation.

I can’t help you about the Swiss Tool. I’ve only ever used the Leatherman brand.

 

[powernoodle]

Any thoughts?

"Best" is highly subjective, but I think it may be fair to say that the Swisstool (and its siblings like the Spirit) are the "best" in terms of finish, design, execution, etc. Compared to a Leatherman, SOG or Gerber, they are like a finely crafted watch. The Swisstool is certainly, in my view anyway, the most elegant, finished design of the bunch. Every tool opens and closes smoothly and precisely, without the wiggle, sloppiness and general looseness you get from its competitors. The finish in the tool is shiny and smooth, without the machining and general roughness you get with Leatherman. Does this make it "best"? Yeah, its best in this regard. But a Rebar costs half as much as a Swisstool, so if price is your consideration then the Swisstool is not best. But overall, I subjectively would characterize the Swisstool as the "best" of the big MTs, and the Spirit the best of the mid-sized pack. I do love my Leatherman and SOG tools too. But once you get your hands on a Swisstool you will see what I'm talking about. Best of luck with your plumbing issue.

 

[James Y]

I have a few Leathermans, but for the past 3 years, my multi-tool has been a Vic Swisstool Spirit (the one with a second blade instead of scissors). As mentioned, which is 'best' is subjective, but for myself, this is the perfect multi-tool. It's not as bulky as the original Swisstool, and I like the bow-shaped handles, which feels more ergonomic to me, and allows for easier access to the tools. The only feature it lacks is a ruler due to the handle shapes. The F/F on it is outstanding.

My only complaint about it is its sheath. The velcro wears out fast, rendering it useless. I'm planning on getting a SOE multi-tool sheath for it. Meanwhile, I've had to carry it in an old Benchmade Bali-song sheath.

Jim

 

[GIRLYmann]

totally agree wholeheartedly
with powernoodle's written expressed opinions
on the unmatched quality put into a victorinox swisstool.
it goes without saying that quality comes at a price.
think of it as a prestigious rolls royce
being somewhat just a little too conservative in styling.
the joy is in the handling...

 

[Mahoney]

Best depends somewhat on what you will be doing with the tool, I've carried Leathermans and Swisstools for about 25 years now (and I've briefly tried other brands like SOG, Gerber, Bear, Buck, etc...) and what keeps me carrying a Swisstool most of the time is the outside tool access, what draws me back to Leatherman are the pointer plier jaws. The Swisstools are polished better, but I've had some very well made Leathermans too. I also have a very nice Paladin Multitool (made by SOG) that has not made it to full EDC yet, but I do carry it sometimes for electrical or telecom work. A Swisstool, either full sized, or the Spirit, will be a worthy multitool to look forward to.