Swisstool RS -- anybody using it?

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I'mtrying to decide which Victorinox to buy. I'd get the Spirit but I feel like I'm gonna need a ruler sometimes so I'm thinking about the RS model (I like the belt cutter tool).

Anybody got any experiences with the RS, how does it compare to the Spirit?


PS: I did a search but it kept excluding "rs" so couldn't find anything.
 
I purchased an RS from Amazon a few months back (get their credit card, get a $30 credit, and your RS is only $19.99!!!!)

I was able to compare it to the Spririt and I preferred the more robust, sturdier RS. I also compared it to the various leathermans and just like the tight tolerances of the victorinox and how each blade locks in place. Some feel that it's too heavy to carry around, but many have come up with unique ways to do this.
 
The Victorinox site says the RS is the same size as the Spirit, is this correct? But it weighs more?
 
No the RS is bigger and has more tools

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The Spirit is a fine tool but the RS is more heavy duty .

Dunc
 
If you need anything more heavy duty than a spirit, you might want to invest in some Snap-On tools or the like. I used my old gerber multiplier for years without trouble. Finally caved in an bought a Spirit and its one solid tool. I can't see any job that I'd use a multitool for that I'd worry about breaking this thing...


That said, the seperate plain blade and serrated blade/belt cutter is nice, though I'd taken a real liking to the way Victorinox does their combo blades.
 
I'm a huge fan of my Spirit, and recommend it without reservation. If a ruler is important, why not get a thin metal ruler to slide into the pouch behind the tool? Also, the serrated sheepsfoot blade shoulf function just fine compared to the belt cutter (although I ground the serrationsl off mine to make a plain edge).
 
I have a Spirit and a SwissTool X, which is similar to the RS except it has a scissors and no belt cutter.

My brain favors the full size SwissTool because it is beefier, but my body favors the Spirit because it is easier to carry. Lately, I have been carrying the Spirit.

You didn't mention whether you would be carrying the multitool. The weight difference only matters it if you carry it with you.

Some people can carry the largest, heaviest multitools without a problem. I have a threshhold. I can easily tell the difference between carrying a heavier tool (e.g., SwissTool, SOG PowerLock, Leatherman SuperTool) and a mid-weight tool (e.g., Leatherman PST, Spirit).
 
Those nice pictures made me think that I may need a Swisstool CS Plus for my car (pathetic excuse of an addicted guy, I know :D ), but there's still something that I need to understand: is the Spirit (which I already have) just a smaller version of the Swisstool X/RS or is it an "evolution" of those models? I'm asking this because I've read somewhere that the Spirit was considered a "step forward" and this made me think that a regular Swisstool may present some minor problems that were fixed when the Spirit was released.
 
I would consider the Spirit an "evolution" of the Swisstool (I have the X), as the ergonomics are quite different. While it's smaller, lighter, and probably not quite as strong overall, I don't find any "problems" that were corrected, other than improving the fit and feel in the hand. IMO. the tools are a little easier to access on the Spirit, even with large hands. The Spirit just has a "feel", quality, and finish that no other tool on the market matches for me.
 
Dogdad said:
I would consider the Spirit an "evolution" of the Swisstool (I have the X), as the ergonomics are quite different. While it's smaller, lighter, and probably not quite as strong overall, I don't find any "problems" that were corrected, other than improving the fit and feel in the hand. IMO. the tools are a little easier to access on the Spirit, even with large hands. The Spirit just has a "feel", quality, and finish that no other tool on the market matches for me.
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I see, thanks. I guess I have no excuses, I'll have to buy a Swisstool CS Plus for those situations that require a slightly-tougher-than-my-spirit tool. ;)
 
I have a SwissTool-RS, it is a large tool. But it's sure a sturdy one! I pocket carry my Spirit-S with no problems as it's a little smaller than it's larger brother. Both are solid in my book.
 
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