Swisstool X or Swisstool RS?

F

Foilist

Joined
Dec 20, 2004
Messages
3,863
I have an original Swisstool and a Spirit, but I have got the itch for another one. I looked at the Swisstool X and RS briefly online, and like the fact that they include conventional knife blades and better scissors.

Now, which would you recommend? Are they the same size? Does one edc better?
 
The RS and the X are indentical except the RS has a curved serrated safety blade ( belt Cutter ) instead of the X models file . So it just depends if your going to use a file or a curved serrated blade the most .


RS model
knifepics026.jpg


X model
03_3_0327_x-1.jpg


Heres a link to a couple of Swisstool threads at multitool.org
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1566.0.html
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1575.0.html

Just ask if you need any more help :D

Dunc
 
Get the SwissTool CS Plus! It is the X version, with the wrench (non-ratchet), extra bits, and the corkscrew.

I EDC the SwissTool X Plus since 2 years ago, and I find it very adequate for my purposes (cutting, slicing, sawing, filing, screwing, poking, pinching, gripping, scraping, stripping, etc...). =)
 
All else being equal, I'm going to look into the X, since I'd prefer to have the file over the belt cutter.
 
Foilist said:
All else being equal, I'm going to look into the X, since I'd prefer to have the file over the belt cutter.
Click to expand...

IMHO, Victorinox got it right with the original. I wouldn't want to trade off any of the implements on it. If needed, it is easy to add scissors to the mix with either a Micra or one of the smaller SAKs, which disappear in a jeans watch pocket. Why not have it all?

Of course, if your hobby is collecting multi-tools, that is another matter.
 
Victorinox produce many configurations on their tools . It just allows people to be able to purchase one that suits their individual needs .

Dunc
 
znapschatz said:
IMHO, Victorinox got it right with the original. I wouldn't want to trade off any of the implements on it. If needed, it is easy to add scissors to the mix with either a Micra or one of the smaller SAKs, which disappear in a jeans watch pocket. Why not have it all?

Of course, if your hobby is collecting multi-tools, that is another matter.
Click to expand...


Actually, I'm trying (unsuccessfully) NOT to collect multi tools. I'm one of those poor idiots in search of the Holy Grail. During a lifetime of SAK ownership, I've found the scissors highly useful. The second knife blade seems (to me) redundant. I do have an original Swisstool that I got in a trade. It's good, but I keep thinking "gee, I wish it had a scissors."
 
Foilist said:
Actually, I'm trying (unsuccessfully) NOT to collect multi tools. I'm one of those poor idiots in search of the Holy Grail. During a lifetime of SAK ownership, I've found the scissors highly useful. The second knife blade seems (to me) redundant. I do have an original Swisstool that I got in a trade. It's good, but I keep thinking "gee, I wish it had a scissors."
Click to expand...

As another unsuccessful multi tool noncollector, I can understand the urge to search. But where is it written that everything must be incorporated into one package? I like both the serrated and plain ege blades and would not want to be without one or the other.

Adding a Micra-like auxiliary seems to not only supplement the Swisstool, but provides some extra capabilities at minimal pocket space. Since I carry a micro flashlight anyway, why not clip it to a Micra (sometimes a Vic Rambler) and have it all?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top