i love your videos. i always watch reviews on products before purchase. i just got mine in the mail today. it's the spirit x. damn this thing is sweet! i think i am in love.
Great review, love Victorinox. Too many choices though man. Need an upgrade from my broken bladed "Hiker". Considered the "Fieldmaster", then "Craftsman", and now this "Swisstool". Only thing missing I think from the swisstool range are the tweezers; undervalued!
man, I LOVE Leatherman and Victorinox but you just come off as biased as Bill O'reilly when it comes to MT. No, leatherman is not better than swisstools they're just built for different purposes.
"I don't like velcro" (except you like the Leatherman's Supertool 300's sheath, which is it? make up your mind)
You somehow managed to say it was a good MT but never really let it win, you kept pulling out Leatherman tools and saying they were better. Are you sponsored by them?
@TyrantsAREhere also, if you could demonstrate the bend of the regular knife blade would be very informative; I know you mentioned it's soft metal. Because you might use the blade for puncturing: animal, self defense, etc. and you would want it to have the backbone to go through. Best reviews !
Someone stole my Swisstool RS so i get back on amazon where i bought it a few years ago for 50ish dollars... its up to 90 dollars, so instead i will attempt to find a used one for around 50, mine was years old and i carried it religiously every day and it was in 110% shape so i think with a good picture to make sure nothing broken used is the way to go for this tool now
I had cut some really heavy gage wire with my Leatherman Charge ALX MT and got some looseness in the handles and notching in the pliar head. I had also broken off the eyeglass screwdriver, and sent it in. In a week I had a brand new MT in my hand, ready for duty. Leatherman's warranty is outstanding, don't be afraid to send in your multitool.
Got this tool 2nd hand from my father, he used and abused it. Both blades were ground to dead and the wire cutter was broken anyways still usefull. I found out about the Victorinox repair service and was offered to send it in for repair. Not even that they replaced the blades and all of the other tools except for the handles... they also did it for free. Even more: I shipped it to the German subsidiary and they took care of all the customs issues to Switzerland. Awesome!
rounded edge will make the ruler useless.. and thats one of the main reason i baught the seiss tool.. full 23cm 9inch ruler.. btw i am in construction.
Great review man. I am the proud owner of a Victorinox Spirit X and a Leatherman Wave. Both are great tools, but I prefer my Spirit. If only the serrated blade was pointed like a Tanto!! That would be realy nice. And they should consider finding a spot for tweezers.
I got my Victorinox SwissTool for $20 at my local pawnshop. I thought the price was such a steal I couldn't pass it up, and It was around my birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME lol. =)
I managed to get one for $9. How can I not love it? Funny thing is, at the time I didn't even know what a Swisstool was. I did already have a bunch of Vic SAKs, so I wasn't about to turn it down. :)
I prefer clumping, but it's not a big deal. I've never thought of buying a Victorinox before. I generally avoid foreign-owned weapons/tools makers for practical and patriotic reasons, but this multitool does look mighty nice.
I'm a big fan dude, but unfolding the pliers isn't too much movement, but pushing down the other tools is? I mean the major blades can usually still be extracted individually. Just found that to be a little self contradictory. Maybe just because I generally keep minimall fingernails, but I dig the clumping. Cheers.
Fantastic review mate!!! I've got a few multi-tools myself and personally am a big fan of the Leatherman Surge!!! Bought it around a year ago and love the durability and the functions..suits me perfectly.. Besides the weight and the size, in my opinion it shud be rated No.1..!!!
Fantastic review mate!!! I've got a few multi-tools myself and personally am a big fan of the Leatherman Surge!!! Bought it around a year ago and love the durability and the functions..suits me perfectly.. Besides the weight and the size, in my opinion it shud be rated No.1..!!!
Fantastic review mate!!! I've got a few multi-tools myself and personally am a big fan of the Leatherman Surge!!! Bought it around a year ago and love the durability and the functions..suits me perfectly.. Besides the weight and the size, in my opinion it shud be rated No.1..!!!
Hey that's a nice mt but I still rather have my leatherman wave in black and plain me and my dad love it and he is in the construction busniss n he loves his mt as well do I but still nice review little long but still
My Swisstool RS' sheath's belt loop broke (bad stiching, but made in USA, weird....), but hey that Leatherman MOLLE sheath makes a great heavy duty subsitute. Fits nicely.
I have had a swiss tool since I was a PFC, about 6 years ago. It has deployed with me to Afghanistan 3 times and Iraq once. It is a fantastic MT. It is so strong I have even used it to drive nails and pull teeth. They are just fantastic in everything they do. While not every individual tool may be the best on the market or one handed, it is a total package you have to look at, and as a package it is great. And the sheath is tough too. Heavy duty nylon. Has lasted 6 long abusive and tough years.
I have had a swiss tool since I was a PFC, about 6 years ago. It has deployed with me to Afghanistan 3 times and Iraq once. It is a fantastic MT. It is so strong I have even used it to drive nails and pull teeth. They are just fantastic in everything they do. While not every individual tool may be the best on the market or one handed, it is a total package you have to look at, and as a package it is great. And the sheath is tough too. Heavy duty nylon. Has lasted 6 long abusive and tough years.
CORRECTION.....I made a mistake when i commented that the Swisstool CS was the model with Plain edge blade, File, and Sissors.... The Correct Model is the Swisstool X ....... The Swisstool X and the Spirit X contain a standard plain edge spear point blade, the wood saw, and the Sissors... IMO the X model has the most useful tool selection of any variation in either the Swisstool or the Spirit.... again, the Spirit X has plain Spear point in place of the funky serated butter blade..
You might want to give a heads up to some of your subsribers that the SwissTool CS offers you the Knife, Sissors,File, and Saw IN A POLISHED VERSION.... IMO it has the better tool selection over the RS... I'll trade a 2nd serated blade for a File all day long... So if you want the file but dont want to buy the Blackened version to get it then get the SwissTool CS... My personal opinion is that Mechanics, Tradesmen, and HD users are better served buying the SwissTool or LM Supertool 300
@nutnfancy It's actually pretty funny, i always tell myself "oh man this video is long, i'm not going to watch the whole vid" and I always end up watching it from start to end:P
Just got my black swisstool today. Overall very nice, very hd. Only issue is with the finish. Its "tacky", as in sticky (sort of). It also seems to smear, and doesn't go completely polished. Other than that, its great.
Hmm. Looks like they've redesigned the pouch. Mine has the vertical belt loop, of course, but it also has the same narrower horizontal one shown on the Charge pouch (I think) in either the Multitool Comparison vid or the Gerber 600 vid.
According to the copy on the Amazon listing, RS stands for Rescue and Survival.
Got one recently as part of a lot I bought mostly to get a Delica, but all the reviews I've read and watched have made me really appreciate the SwissTool. Mine must be an older version, though, 'cause it doesn't have that slot for the corkscrew, though. It's just got a hole there. 'Course, unless there's an alternate use for that corkscrew, I have no real use for one and I've got an older SAK that has one attached.
I was kinda unimpressed with the swisstool. The pliers were no much bigger than the Leatherman Charge and the tools had a lot of up and down play when I observed it. It didn't seem like the Swiss tool had any more capability over the Charge except for a few longer tools, but I never found the length to be an issue except for deeply flush mounted screws. The surge had bigger blades, bigger pliers and less tool play on deployment.
Cool Ted! One day, at band camp, I just decided to be a jackass for no apparent reason. Then I went back to watching South Park videos. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
@nutnfancy i am looking to buy a swisstool cs plus! but i have a question about these MT's. Is a belt cutter really necessary? couldn't you just use your normal blade?
@blowupuate13 I've had my Swiss tool since 98, put it through hell (seriously, i was a teenager abusing it when i first had it) the serrated blade works fine for belt cutting so the belt cutter is unnecessary in my mind, this thing is worth it's weight in gold if not more, seriously just buy one, you'll never regret it for what it is. the real question is do you want the scissors? either you go with scissors or you don't, i make do without the scissored variety and carry surgical scissors with
I feel that a well-stocked Swiss Army knife has the advantage over a SwissTool in the medium task department. The advantage of the SwissTool would be obviously the pliers and heavier-duty use. But multi-tools in general, though bad-ass and cool a lot of them (and I want a Diesel...'cept those partial serrations), an SA knife has more "jack of all trades" potential.
I still prefer my leatherman ST300. I think the ST300 has a better sleeker look. I do not like the plier head design on the swiss tool and I dont care much for the polished look on the swiss tool. It's too slippery in my opinion. Plus the ST300 has removable wire cutters which is a huge advantage.
I love the Swiss tool! In my pou the heaver swiss tool is well worth the extra weight. Take it everywhere, for a lot of heavy use it holds up better than most multi-tools. Only problem is the sheaths wear out every year or so.
Great review. Touched on all the points that made this a must have for me. Left handed jaws, tools on the exterior of handles. Bought a spirit as well, love the rounded handles, super comfy. Gotta love that superior Swiss engineering.
I estimate that, ceteris paribus, the company cost of making the SwissTool is probably much more than the cost of making the ST 300. The former is polished---everywhere. It's pretty obvious that Leatherman either doesn't have or doesn't use capital dedicated to polishing their surfaces. As a result, Leathermans have a slightly more "slapped together" look.
Along with my belief that VIctorinox makes tools to a slightly stricter tolerance than Leatherman, I feel that the tool clumping phenomenon with Leatherman MTs is a consequence of their unpolished finish at the joints (more friction) and Victorinox's skillful application of oil.
I love my Leathermans, though. After months of use, the tools no longer deploy sympathetically. I think that's just something that pretty much has to be literally worn out of the tool.
so the tools has blade play ? because i own a SOG powerlock...with the same locking system...and it has blade play on every single tool....and i hate it
I have had this tool for over 8 years now. I was extremely impressed with it then and still am today. I had no idea about the black one. I will have to get it for the glove box of my truck. The shiny one is currently in my bug out bag. Good review thanks J.
Can you tell me more about the Super Tool 300 sheath? I can find no reference to it anywhere.
Great review by the way. I bought a Swiss Tool after researching many multitools and coming to the conclusion you did; craftsmanship, usefulness and value. Great Tool!
Utility knife is extremely sharp and cuts through most materials like butter.
I have a swisstool I bought 10 years ago on holiday in America (I'm from england) and its amazing, so useful, use it all the time and its still in mint condition!
Obviously I'm not Nutnfancy but having a lot of his multitool videos I think I can tell you what his answer would be. I think he'd say it depends on what you expect to use it for. Check out his multi tool continuum video.
lol, i just got one for my birthday, one would almost suspect my parents would watch nutnfancy! just a little correction: ALL tools on the swiss tool are accessible from the exterior, on the leatherman charge only the blades and saws are accessible from the exterior, the rest is inside. anyway, both are great MTs. greetings from switzerland (home of victorinox; yes, i'm proud of it;-))
Amazon is offering another $10 off $50 purchase of Victorinox with free shipping. Just bought a Blackened SwissTool and 2 Deluxe Tinkers for $104 shipped.
The scissor spring is easily obtainable from Mountain Equipment Co-op in Canada for 50 cents each ... but I find the spring is very difficult to remove to replace. Yes Mine broke on my knife still cant get the busted spring out :( Great review BTW I am going to keep my eyes open for one of these Looks like it has everything I want .
LOL, i love how you said the Leatherman is better built than the Swisstool, totally wrong! The only flaw with the Swisstool is the crazy poprivit style pins that hold all the tools in, you cant adjust it ;(.... the weight is not even noticeable.
This MT strikes me as being mainly designed around emergency response. That awl/reamer/punch whatever you wanna call it seems like it could punch through glass. combine that with the rescue blade and it seems like the perfect thing to have in a car in case of an accident
I remember that I paid $35 for mine, because it was at an introductory price. They were the first ones that the knife shop ever got in stock.
I can't remember when but I'd say it was over 5 years, maybe as many as 7 years ago. I've carried it on my belt with the original belt pouch every single day since I bought it, and it's very badly frayed but it still works.
The red Victorinox SwissTool decal is halfway gone. Every single tool works just like new. EVERY last one.
This is a exellent review on a exellent multitool, i own several, and it never let me down. You can always contact the Victorinox firm,and put suggestions or ideas in.very good services
Victorinox repairs your broken Knive/Tool usually for free, at least thats what a guy told me after he had to replace the main blade of his swiss tool after some "misuse": Victorinox just put in a new blade and thats it, no charge etc.! To the "one-hand-opening-locking-blade": These knives are forbidden over here in Germany, so at least you can carry this tool without much problems...
Did the edge of that file have a saw on the edge. Or just file teeth. Wow they could put a saw on one edge of the file and maximize space. Anybody speak swiss. Can you open that multitool when your fingers are extremely cold?
at about 8 mins you talked about victorinox customer service and I would like to add that My victorinox product broke (not going to say what product to limit abuse of that information) they sent me a new one without wanting the proken one sent to them! That is some grade A customer support right there!
awesome vids nutn, just a thing on the Victorinox not having one-handed opening knife. Over in Europe i believe knife carry (where its possible) one-handed openers are illegal. so bit of a handycap for Victorinox
I have a Leatherman but I broke the can-opener tool (while attempting to straighten the bend exhaust pipe on my dirtbike), so I need a new one but I can't make up my mind.
All things considered, it seems like the swisstool is a good "bang for your buck" tool, but I'm leaning towards the charge.
Nut'n you rule was looking at this idea just this month as groomsman gifts. Was tooling around the web and hit upon Leatherman. Had no idear Victorinox was in the game. Duhhh, makes sense and as an Eagle Scout and now a LTJG Nurse Officer with USPHS. This item is a must have for deployments. BTW Awesome review literally started to not watch due to time but man how could you have not spent that long lots of great points and as usual kick'n reviews.
I still use my 4 blade boy scout knife that I got 20 years ago. I used and abused it over the years still functions the way it did when I got it new. The blade holds it's edge well, it can slice through paper like nothing. So if you want a quality knife without bulk of a multi-tool get an Official Boy Scout Knife. They're made by Imperial Prov.
I love these review vids, but a little long. IMHO, you'd get more viewers with ~10-20 minute vids than 30+ minute ones. I had to bail out after too long, just don't have that kinda time u know.
You're right, not many people carry them every day. I only knew of one person, a co-worker. He was an old wise man(usually goes hand in hand) but that may have only been at work. You may call it an HDOMT. Occupational.
Sir I wuold not buy any swiss army tool after I got S___t on by the factory people on the repair of bracelet on a Titanium Watch I bought new in 2001 for about 7 Bills I will go Leatherman. I like standing behind your product and being able to go one handed aswell. So much for fast and shinny. You do good stuff Man enjoy the detail Sir.
Sounds to me like leatherman wins the day again. Not impressed with the knife on that vitorinox, same blade steel, means it will break just like on my swiss army knives that have all broke. It's expensive, and personally to me I think it's probably junk. By quality at a cheaper price and get the leatherman. It's a better buy.
I am a long time carrier of Victorinox Swiss Army knives. I have had them on me since I was a kid (when nobody else I knew had them). I love their knifes, and the "capabilities" they have given me.
Oddly enough, it never crossed my mind to look at their MTs. Thanks to your review, I will look at them now.
I love how you show multiple other tools in your comparison, instead of just the one you are reviewing. It really brings home the differences in each, instead of just talking about other options. Seeing it really helps, and I find that it helps choose one over the other to fit my specific POU. Another great review.
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Ok man, I seriously love your videos and reviews. They are very informative. But dude, you really need to start editing your videos down a little. 35 minutes to review a muli-tool? Please edit it down some because I'm sure I'm not the only one who loses interest with these long videos. And before the 'sister' responds with the usual response to this kind of comment, save it please. I know what you're going to say lol. Keep making videos though. Stay safe...
I agree...I am on a superior connection to most peoples, and it takes forever for them to play. 10 minutes worth of info is enough for most intel type people to make a choice.
This video is so great i bort it money well spent
AN9RGjohn 3 weeks ago
by the way, the snick is awesome.
prometheus19799791 1 month ago
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i love your videos. i always watch reviews on products before purchase. i just got mine in the mail today. it's the spirit x. damn this thing is sweet! i think i am in love.
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prometheus19799791 1 month ago
nice vid, great detail is the red victorinox logo on the swiss tool a sticker?
also which do you prefer a swiss champ or a swiss tool x?
MrAlexjbrooker 1 month ago
Great review, love Victorinox. Too many choices though man. Need an upgrade from my broken bladed "Hiker". Considered the "Fieldmaster", then "Craftsman", and now this "Swisstool". Only thing missing I think from the swisstool range are the tweezers; undervalued!
Borntohang129 1 month ago
Awesome review!
djzaius330 2 months ago
the file on the squirt ps4 end is a chisle
smashandcrashbros 2 months ago
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Same. I would really like to see what he thinks of the surge
pumelman82 3 months ago
Hey was just wondering why does Nutnfancy don´t have The Leatherman Surge I would love to see him do a rewiew on that.
nickthedane1 4 months ago
It's not $60 anymore. Try around $80 +
Same with the spirit models. Lame :(
chewy667 4 months ago
I bought it and i am more than content. It's a fantastic tool.
Seepmek 4 months ago 2
i have it and use it daily and LOVE IT
marekamaruq 4 months ago
Nutnfancy, can you please do a review on either the New Sog Powerlock or the SOg powerassist. (preferably the power assist)
Iamthewalrus3200 4 months ago
I just received a Swisstool in black oxide from Amazon and am a little disappointed.
Did your Swisstools come with play in the pliers out of the box? Mine has about
a millimeter of play at the tip of the pliers. 8(
Also, the finish is part shiny and part matte, almost like they pieced it together with parts
laying around.
yerscattergun 5 months ago
nice vid. Ordered one last week cant wait for it to come in.
dewbagel12 5 months ago
Hey Nut'n, I think you sjould check out the MUT...A tactical dude like yourself would love it!!!
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man, I LOVE Leatherman and Victorinox but you just come off as biased as Bill O'reilly when it comes to MT. No, leatherman is not better than swisstools they're just built for different purposes.
"I don't like velcro" (except you like the Leatherman's Supertool 300's sheath, which is it? make up your mind)
You somehow managed to say it was a good MT but never really let it win, you kept pulling out Leatherman tools and saying they were better. Are you sponsored by them?
(I own both)
Heysusable 5 months ago
@Heysusable He's not sponsered by Leatherman or anyone else, for that matter. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
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@Heysusable Odball: Get outa here with them negative waves!!!
RatifiedCow 5 months ago
good review nutnfancy :D
altin199sixt 6 months ago
It'd be nice if they put an extra slot on the sheaths of MT's for a sharpening stone, and the stone of course.
TyrantsAREhere 6 months ago
@TyrantsAREhere also, if you could demonstrate the bend of the regular knife blade would be very informative; I know you mentioned it's soft metal. Because you might use the blade for puncturing: animal, self defense, etc. and you would want it to have the backbone to go through. Best reviews !
TyrantsAREhere 6 months ago
Awesome review - as always! My SwissTool has never failed on me! Very pleased with it, considering how bad i treat it... Greetings from Switzerland!
B525shot 7 months ago
Great review. I'm thinking about getting a SwissTool for the camping trip this summer.
NWoodsman 8 months ago
Good review, Nutn; just got my SwissTool in the mail today. Very nice MT.
God bless.
TheCrushmaster 8 months ago
Man this must be the best review you have done nutn`
fredde90210 8 months ago
It's too bad the tard comments stay on top.
colwild 9 months ago 7
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lol
133j0hn 1 week ago
Now that's a review!
clumpofdirt77 9 months ago
Someone stole my Swisstool RS so i get back on amazon where i bought it a few years ago for 50ish dollars... its up to 90 dollars, so instead i will attempt to find a used one for around 50, mine was years old and i carried it religiously every day and it was in 110% shape so i think with a good picture to make sure nothing broken used is the way to go for this tool now
Sharingan221 9 months ago
Would you recommend the Swisstool RS or the Spirit S?
What is your favorite as one has a scissors but not the file and vice versa. For EDC, Work, HIKING, survival needs? Which would be your choice?
Thanks
jeususdaddybug 9 months ago
I had cut some really heavy gage wire with my Leatherman Charge ALX MT and got some looseness in the handles and notching in the pliar head. I had also broken off the eyeglass screwdriver, and sent it in. In a week I had a brand new MT in my hand, ready for duty. Leatherman's warranty is outstanding, don't be afraid to send in your multitool.
Quadmachine0 11 months ago
Got this tool 2nd hand from my father, he used and abused it. Both blades were ground to dead and the wire cutter was broken anyways still usefull. I found out about the Victorinox repair service and was offered to send it in for repair. Not even that they replaced the blades and all of the other tools except for the handles... they also did it for free. Even more: I shipped it to the German subsidiary and they took care of all the customs issues to Switzerland. Awesome!
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"It's (the partly serrated 'peanut butter blade') gonna be impossible to sharpen, unless you're an expert."
Time to think outside the box! There are a few YouTube videos that show exactly how to easily sharpen serrated blades.
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sunsea74 1 year ago
rounded edge will make the ruler useless.. and thats one of the main reason i baught the seiss tool.. full 23cm 9inch ruler.. btw i am in construction.
cfrb 1 year ago
lol i thought the same thing when trying to remember which side the rescue blade was one.. great tip and great review overall! thanks!
mrmkowals2 1 year ago
Fine example of a cirque in the beginning of the vid-where was that filmed?
someharleyguy 1 year ago
Got the RS for christmas, I wanted the X but the RS was my 2nd choice
KalConduitman 1 year ago
Just wondering. Can you use the leatherman removable bit driver ( Used on the fuse and blast) onto the Phillips Screwdriver on the swisstool
enpoer 1 year ago
Great review man. I am the proud owner of a Victorinox Spirit X and a Leatherman Wave. Both are great tools, but I prefer my Spirit. If only the serrated blade was pointed like a Tanto!! That would be realy nice. And they should consider finding a spot for tweezers.
sakpan39 1 year ago
Been considering buying one of these for a while, think i've definately been won over. Shame they're quite expensive here in England though :(
lexacor 1 year ago
I got my Victorinox SwissTool for $20 at my local pawnshop. I thought the price was such a steal I couldn't pass it up, and It was around my birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME lol. =)
grantman234533 1 year ago
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I managed to get one for $9. How can I not love it? Funny thing is, at the time I didn't even know what a Swisstool was. I did already have a bunch of Vic SAKs, so I wasn't about to turn it down. :)
CanItAlready 1 year ago
I prefer clumping, but it's not a big deal. I've never thought of buying a Victorinox before. I generally avoid foreign-owned weapons/tools makers for practical and patriotic reasons, but this multitool does look mighty nice.
purzheen 1 year ago
@purzheen true, but Leatherman supports socialism
KalConduitman 1 year ago
@KalConduitman How does Leatherman support socialism?!?
ImWatchinTheTube 1 year ago
@purzheen Tim Leatherman, signed a Bill that included a proposal to ban firearms, there is a whole article on it
KalConduitman 1 year ago
I'm a big fan dude, but unfolding the pliers isn't too much movement, but pushing down the other tools is? I mean the major blades can usually still be extracted individually. Just found that to be a little self contradictory. Maybe just because I generally keep minimall fingernails, but I dig the clumping. Cheers.
TheMrBicknell 1 year ago
i love this knife it dose any thing you need and more very durabel also the seatbelt cutter is exillent for cutting ropes.
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Fantastic review mate!!! I've got a few multi-tools myself and personally am a big fan of the Leatherman Surge!!! Bought it around a year ago and love the durability and the functions..suits me perfectly.. Besides the weight and the size, in my opinion it shud be rated No.1..!!!
doneshirani 1 year ago
Fantastic review mate!!! I've got a few multi-tools myself and personally am a big fan of the Leatherman Surge!!! Bought it around a year ago and love the durability and the functions..suits me perfectly.. Besides the weight and the size, in my opinion it shud be rated No.1..!!!
doneshirani 1 year ago
Fantastic review mate!!! I've got a few multi-tools myself and personally am a big fan of the Leatherman Surge!!! Bought it around a year ago and love the durability and the functions..suits me perfectly.. Besides the weight and the size, in my opinion it shud be rated No.1..!!!
doneshirani 1 year ago
I find that the Philips screwdriver dents very easily. Has anyone had the same problem?
morfeusab 1 year ago
i just ordered the swisstool rs thank you for the review this vid help with my decision
Hissatsu5 1 year ago
nutnfancy why do they sometimes call an awl a reamer with sewing eye how are you gonna sew with that reamer and also what are you gonna sew with it?
Cutlerylover7 1 year ago
Hey that's a nice mt but I still rather have my leatherman wave in black and plain me and my dad love it and he is in the construction busniss n he loves his mt as well do I but still nice review little long but still
uncoolkid2 1 year ago
My Swisstool RS' sheath's belt loop broke (bad stiching, but made in USA, weird....), but hey that Leatherman MOLLE sheath makes a great heavy duty subsitute. Fits nicely.
VelociRaptor501 1 year ago
Dude you rock! so does that Swisstool!
VelociRaptor501 1 year ago
lovely review. sometimes you just get it right nutnfancy
ivageivage 1 year ago
Likablilty Scale of Nutnfancy's reviews: 10 out of 10
Great Work buddy!
ImaBulldozer 1 year ago
do you think that the rescue blade could be like a gutting blade because of the blunt tip?
backwoodsbeagle 1 year ago
Great Work Nutn! Wonderful review... convinced me to bike to the local outdoors store and purchase this beaut! Thanks again
MrVG10steel 1 year ago
is the rs still in production? i didn't find at the victorinox site!
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I have had a swiss tool since I was a PFC, about 6 years ago. It has deployed with me to Afghanistan 3 times and Iraq once. It is a fantastic MT. It is so strong I have even used it to drive nails and pull teeth. They are just fantastic in everything they do. While not every individual tool may be the best on the market or one handed, it is a total package you have to look at, and as a package it is great. And the sheath is tough too. Heavy duty nylon. Has lasted 6 long abusive and tough years.
173airbornemedic 1 year ago
I have had a swiss tool since I was a PFC, about 6 years ago. It has deployed with me to Afghanistan 3 times and Iraq once. It is a fantastic MT. It is so strong I have even used it to drive nails and pull teeth. They are just fantastic in everything they do. While not every individual tool may be the best on the market or one handed, it is a total package you have to look at, and as a package it is great. And the sheath is tough too. Heavy duty nylon. Has lasted 6 long abusive and tough years.
173airbornemedic 1 year ago
CORRECTION.....I made a mistake when i commented that the Swisstool CS was the model with Plain edge blade, File, and Sissors.... The Correct Model is the Swisstool X ....... The Swisstool X and the Spirit X contain a standard plain edge spear point blade, the wood saw, and the Sissors... IMO the X model has the most useful tool selection of any variation in either the Swisstool or the Spirit.... again, the Spirit X has plain Spear point in place of the funky serated butter blade..
rainmechanic 1 year ago
You might want to give a heads up to some of your subsribers that the SwissTool CS offers you the Knife, Sissors,File, and Saw IN A POLISHED VERSION.... IMO it has the better tool selection over the RS... I'll trade a 2nd serated blade for a File all day long... So if you want the file but dont want to buy the Blackened version to get it then get the SwissTool CS... My personal opinion is that Mechanics, Tradesmen, and HD users are better served buying the SwissTool or LM Supertool 300
rainmechanic 1 year ago
I like the long reviews. It is obviously have a lot of into on the tool. Nice.
EDHBlvd 1 year ago
Replaceable cutters came from Gerber tools. Leatherman should have credited Gerber.
thesho0ter1911 1 year ago
Hey Nutnfancy ! Great Video...
If is possible...can you do a review of Swisstool CS ??
Keep it going !!
xm9 1 year ago
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Does this review really need to be 35 mins. long ?
mwillblade 1 year ago
@mwillblade Yeah, it does. But you don't need to watch it. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 1 year ago 38
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@nutnfancy Apparently you don't know what K.I.S.S means ( keep it simple stupid).
Quit being obnoxious little girl .
mwillblade 1 year ago
@mwillblade After you, my friend. If you don't like the length of the videos, don't watch.. K.I.S.S. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 1 year ago 57
@nutnfancy Are you always a pain in the butt to someone ?
mwillblade 1 year ago
@nutnfancy It's actually pretty funny, i always tell myself "oh man this video is long, i'm not going to watch the whole vid" and I always end up watching it from start to end:P
tahpwner 1 year ago
@nutnfancy hahahahahaha you pwned that guy! I agree though, nutn does not deserve the criticism. He does this for us not for him.
KalConduitman 1 year ago
@mwillblade
quit being a bitch little boy
AustinBrady97 7 months ago
@nutnfancy yes it is 35 mins. long and we LOOOOOOOOOVE that.
thebodybuildingedge 1 year ago
Just got my black swisstool today. Overall very nice, very hd. Only issue is with the finish. Its "tacky", as in sticky (sort of). It also seems to smear, and doesn't go completely polished. Other than that, its great.
UBERGRIMKVLT 1 year ago
Hmm. Looks like they've redesigned the pouch. Mine has the vertical belt loop, of course, but it also has the same narrower horizontal one shown on the Charge pouch (I think) in either the Multitool Comparison vid or the Gerber 600 vid.
CanItAlready 1 year ago
I don't understand why you rate the RS so highly. It's 10.2 ounces and it doesn't come with a file!
thesho0ter1911 1 year ago
According to the copy on the Amazon listing, RS stands for Rescue and Survival.
Got one recently as part of a lot I bought mostly to get a Delica, but all the reviews I've read and watched have made me really appreciate the SwissTool. Mine must be an older version, though, 'cause it doesn't have that slot for the corkscrew, though. It's just got a hole there. 'Course, unless there's an alternate use for that corkscrew, I have no real use for one and I've got an older SAK that has one attached.
CanItAlready 1 year ago
that techno beat in the beggining was kinda trippy
jumboshrimp09 1 year ago
my dad got one for 600 pesos since this was the standard issue to the company he order one extra for him
nightshade288 1 year ago
Nuttin, Just received my amazing swisstool. decided to purchase after this amazing review! only took me 3 months to decide lol.
thank you for all you do.
takebackthepower 1 year ago
nice i ll buy it hey guys will it fit in a pistol mag pouch as a sheath cuz i wana do that to make it molle compatible with my bagpack?
nightshade288 1 year ago
I was kinda unimpressed with the swisstool. The pliers were no much bigger than the Leatherman Charge and the tools had a lot of up and down play when I observed it. It didn't seem like the Swiss tool had any more capability over the Charge except for a few longer tools, but I never found the length to be an issue except for deeply flush mounted screws. The surge had bigger blades, bigger pliers and less tool play on deployment.
roffelskates 1 year ago
how is this compared to a super tool 300
12marinecorp 1 year ago
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i have a 500 foot knife. i had to kill a bear with it once. i also had to carve a tree for no reason like in the video
masseyted 1 year ago
Cool Ted! One day, at band camp, I just decided to be a jackass for no apparent reason. Then I went back to watching South Park videos. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 1 year ago 20
@nutnfancy i am looking to buy a swisstool cs plus! but i have a question about these MT's. Is a belt cutter really necessary? couldn't you just use your normal blade?
blowupuate13 10 months ago
@blowupuate13 I've had my Swiss tool since 98, put it through hell (seriously, i was a teenager abusing it when i first had it) the serrated blade works fine for belt cutting so the belt cutter is unnecessary in my mind, this thing is worth it's weight in gold if not more, seriously just buy one, you'll never regret it for what it is. the real question is do you want the scissors? either you go with scissors or you don't, i make do without the scissored variety and carry surgical scissors with
AgentGulo 9 months ago
i have a pocket knife just 2 inches shorter ;)
MindControlLord 1 year ago
I feel that a well-stocked Swiss Army knife has the advantage over a SwissTool in the medium task department. The advantage of the SwissTool would be obviously the pliers and heavier-duty use. But multi-tools in general, though bad-ass and cool a lot of them (and I want a Diesel...'cept those partial serrations), an SA knife has more "jack of all trades" potential.
DemonHide 1 year ago
I still prefer my leatherman ST300. I think the ST300 has a better sleeker look. I do not like the plier head design on the swiss tool and I dont care much for the polished look on the swiss tool. It's too slippery in my opinion. Plus the ST300 has removable wire cutters which is a huge advantage.
QuorumOf1 1 year ago
I love the Swiss tool! In my pou the heaver swiss tool is well worth the extra weight. Take it everywhere, for a lot of heavy use it holds up better than most multi-tools. Only problem is the sheaths wear out every year or so.
micthewrencher 1 year ago
Great review. Touched on all the points that made this a must have for me. Left handed jaws, tools on the exterior of handles. Bought a spirit as well, love the rounded handles, super comfy. Gotta love that superior Swiss engineering.
xwarmouthx 1 year ago
I screwed up my Leatherman Juice s2 wirecutters. Have to file them down.
VIctorinox does have great customer service. They sent me back my Tinker with a thing of Victorinox cologne
tubaknifeguy 2 years ago
LMAO, cologne, how European!
MrDamascusman 1 year ago
I love my Swisstool.
Check out how thin the cuts on the back-springs are.
I don't know how they did it, lasers maybe.
Conan568 2 years ago
I estimate that, ceteris paribus, the company cost of making the SwissTool is probably much more than the cost of making the ST 300. The former is polished---everywhere. It's pretty obvious that Leatherman either doesn't have or doesn't use capital dedicated to polishing their surfaces. As a result, Leathermans have a slightly more "slapped together" look.
NosferatuD 2 years ago
Along with my belief that VIctorinox makes tools to a slightly stricter tolerance than Leatherman, I feel that the tool clumping phenomenon with Leatherman MTs is a consequence of their unpolished finish at the joints (more friction) and Victorinox's skillful application of oil.
I love my Leathermans, though. After months of use, the tools no longer deploy sympathetically. I think that's just something that pretty much has to be literally worn out of the tool.
NosferatuD 2 years ago
so the tools has blade play ? because i own a SOG powerlock...with the same locking system...and it has blade play on every single tool....and i hate it
6leafdom 2 years ago
Nice detailed review. The one drawback is tthat the shiny stuff also makes is slippery. Would be awesome if you also review Charge TTi.
hsachin 2 years ago
It is like twice the price in my country:(.
twiho 2 years ago
I have had this tool for over 8 years now. I was extremely impressed with it then and still am today. I had no idea about the black one. I will have to get it for the glove box of my truck. The shiny one is currently in my bug out bag. Good review thanks J.
xxSURExxSHOTxx 2 years ago
Somebody probly already posted this but you can probly use a single mag molle pouch for a sheath.
Easternexplorer 2 years ago
i own this beauty and i believe its much better than any leatherman or any other multi tool out there. robust quality and functionality at its best.
spetzo 2 years ago 3
Never mind about the sheath info. I finally found it. Thanks for the tip.
domsusefulstuff 2 years ago
Can you tell me more about the Super Tool 300 sheath? I can find no reference to it anywhere.
Great review by the way. I bought a Swiss Tool after researching many multitools and coming to the conclusion you did; craftsmanship, usefulness and value. Great Tool!
Utility knife is extremely sharp and cuts through most materials like butter.
domsusefulstuff 2 years ago
I have a swisstool I bought 10 years ago on holiday in America (I'm from england) and its amazing, so useful, use it all the time and its still in mint condition!
waawaaweewaa86 2 years ago
hello i would like to know which multi tool do you recommend... a LEATHERMAN multi tool or a VICTORINOX multi tool? thanks ... nice video
toymelendez 2 years ago
@toymelendez i would suggest a leatherman wave MT...they are great for just about anything you can think of
WarMachineWW2 2 years ago
Obviously I'm not Nutnfancy but having a lot of his multitool videos I think I can tell you what his answer would be. I think he'd say it depends on what you expect to use it for. Check out his multi tool continuum video.
jimjamerman 2 years ago
The only flaw I could see with this MT, is the fact you cant open anything with gloves on [(even some tighter tactical gloves)]
If I ever need a MT, I would consider this at first.
WAFFLES081 2 years ago
@WAFFLES081....You can't open any tools with gloves on a multitool.
Shambles940 2 years ago
@Shambles940 You can. Just depends on what kind of gloves you are wearing.
Fump1000 2 years ago
Love my Victorinox Spirit Blackened I just received yesterday. This thing is built like a tank. Its not my last!
mnyshrpknvs 2 years ago
lol, i just got one for my birthday, one would almost suspect my parents would watch nutnfancy! just a little correction: ALL tools on the swiss tool are accessible from the exterior, on the leatherman charge only the blades and saws are accessible from the exterior, the rest is inside. anyway, both are great MTs. greetings from switzerland (home of victorinox; yes, i'm proud of it;-))
ApollonPythios 2 years ago 4
Greetings back TO Switzerland. I'll tell nutn about the correction you supplied on the leatherman vs swiss tool Thanks! -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 2 years ago
Amazon is offering another $10 off $50 purchase of Victorinox with free shipping. Just bought a Blackened SwissTool and 2 Deluxe Tinkers for $104 shipped.
Thanks for reviewing the Victorinox Nutn.
mnyshrpknvs 2 years ago
Holy moly, I gotta text Nutn that deal..good one -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 2 years ago
Daddy Like. I just texted this to him..thanks for the tip. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 2 years ago
Excellent. Glad I could help. I keep my eyes open for more deals.
mnyshrpknvs 2 years ago
The scissor spring is easily obtainable from Mountain Equipment Co-op in Canada for 50 cents each ... but I find the spring is very difficult to remove to replace. Yes Mine broke on my knife still cant get the busted spring out :( Great review BTW I am going to keep my eyes open for one of these Looks like it has everything I want .
Kaboom0623 2 years ago
This is the BEST multi tool made
WeHugTrees2 2 years ago
thanks for the video
YeuLaKho 2 years ago
LOL, i love how you said the Leatherman is better built than the Swisstool, totally wrong! The only flaw with the Swisstool is the crazy poprivit style pins that hold all the tools in, you cant adjust it ;(.... the weight is not even noticeable.
Max11Seven 2 years ago
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leathermans hold an edge a lot better, they have better build and look in general, nicer.
the only advantage of a swisstool is the price and customer service, so basicly get one if your cheap.
target741 2 years ago
This MT strikes me as being mainly designed around emergency response. That awl/reamer/punch whatever you wanna call it seems like it could punch through glass. combine that with the rescue blade and it seems like the perfect thing to have in a car in case of an accident
FatmanH 2 years ago 2
I remember that I paid $35 for mine, because it was at an introductory price. They were the first ones that the knife shop ever got in stock.
I can't remember when but I'd say it was over 5 years, maybe as many as 7 years ago. I've carried it on my belt with the original belt pouch every single day since I bought it, and it's very badly frayed but it still works.
The red Victorinox SwissTool decal is halfway gone. Every single tool works just like new. EVERY last one.
ALTAC6 2 years ago
This is a exellent review on a exellent multitool, i own several, and it never let me down. You can always contact the Victorinox firm,and put suggestions or ideas in.very good services
GuldenBattleSpur 2 years ago
Victorinox repairs your broken Knive/Tool usually for free, at least thats what a guy told me after he had to replace the main blade of his swiss tool after some "misuse": Victorinox just put in a new blade and thats it, no charge etc.! To the "one-hand-opening-locking-blade": These knives are forbidden over here in Germany, so at least you can carry this tool without much problems...
waldlaeufermagua 2 years ago
Love it. Very big and heavy but worth every ounce.
micthewrencher 2 years ago
Did the edge of that file have a saw on the edge. Or just file teeth. Wow they could put a saw on one edge of the file and maximize space. Anybody speak swiss. Can you open that multitool when your fingers are extremely cold?
krrrruptidsoless 2 years ago
at about 8 mins you talked about victorinox customer service and I would like to add that My victorinox product broke (not going to say what product to limit abuse of that information) they sent me a new one without wanting the proken one sent to them! That is some grade A customer support right there!
DarklyBishop 2 years ago 21
Wow. That rocks big time. Guess I know what MT I'm getting now...
meebit 2 years ago
this "one-handed" issue depends on the country! here in germany all one-handed knives are illegal for EDC. and i think in the UK there is it too.
so in this POV the victorinox is the better EDC MT becaus you won't get in trouble by just carring an MT.
09ssl 2 years ago
awesome vids nutn, just a thing on the Victorinox not having one-handed opening knife. Over in Europe i believe knife carry (where its possible) one-handed openers are illegal. so bit of a handycap for Victorinox
VideosByRaymonD 2 years ago
I love your reviews, very interesting to get some first hand information about these items.
RS probably stands for Rostfreies Stahl (Stainless Steel in German). My German is not great but I'm pretty sure that's what it designates.
mlodewijk 2 years ago
actually the RS stands for Rescue something. the RS has a seerated belt cutting type of knife
VideosByRaymonD 2 years ago
Almost one year with my Swisstool and I'm still carrying it and love it :D
MajorMalphunction 2 years ago 3
i can't decide between this or the charge! I use the awl a lot, but i use the mini screwdriver a lot too.
manx1324 2 years ago
id say go with the Charge. i mean, both are sepervely excelent, but if you cant decide id go with the Charge
VideosByRaymonD 2 years ago
I still don't know which multi-tool I want. :-(
I have a Leatherman but I broke the can-opener tool (while attempting to straighten the bend exhaust pipe on my dirtbike), so I need a new one but I can't make up my mind.
All things considered, it seems like the swisstool is a good "bang for your buck" tool, but I'm leaning towards the charge.
cedaytonarydr 2 years ago
before i went to iraq i bought a gerber diesel ive had all kinds of multi tools and my gerber diesel by far the best ive used
godfatherjew55 2 years ago
another great review.i have no mt but this helps alot in what i may get.
llshamelessll 2 years ago
Nut'n you rule was looking at this idea just this month as groomsman gifts. Was tooling around the web and hit upon Leatherman. Had no idear Victorinox was in the game. Duhhh, makes sense and as an Eagle Scout and now a LTJG Nurse Officer with USPHS. This item is a must have for deployments. BTW Awesome review literally started to not watch due to time but man how could you have not spent that long lots of great points and as usual kick'n reviews.
stmcmillan 2 years ago 2
I still use my 4 blade boy scout knife that I got 20 years ago. I used and abused it over the years still functions the way it did when I got it new. The blade holds it's edge well, it can slice through paper like nothing. So if you want a quality knife without bulk of a multi-tool get an Official Boy Scout Knife. They're made by Imperial Prov.
Halo2100 2 years ago
there are many great MT but in my opinion Leatherman is the Glock of MT's
slfimprovement 2 years ago
you should have fitzen do a mod on your swisstool, make it user servicable, and im sure you could come up with a tnp mod, like...
DAV19800 2 years ago
strange how you can make a interesting 35 min video about a swiss knife system...
matoxewu 2 years ago
I love these review vids, but a little long. IMHO, you'd get more viewers with ~10-20 minute vids than 30+ minute ones. I had to bail out after too long, just don't have that kinda time u know.
But I do love the videos.
RustyDaleShackleford 2 years ago
Wow! Has anyone ever gone into more detail on any product review for any product ever? If I ever had a doubt as to what to buy, I don't now!
utubeworms 2 years ago
And I think the sheepdog concept extends to "saving the day" in all aspects, and many times that is achieveable with a multi tool. :) Great vid!!!!
kauxkaux 2 years ago
FYI: I've worked with several stage technicians who carry a multitool with them at all time.
Which one is favored? Leatherman is popular, but the multitool as a principle is popular.
MT's are popular because they''re useful in the workplace. No doubt there.
Shop for your needs, people.
redcollargedeon 2 years ago
EDCMT! or HDMT? lol
You're right, not many people carry them every day. I only knew of one person, a co-worker. He was an old wise man(usually goes hand in hand) but that may have only been at work. You may call it an HDOMT. Occupational.
CyrusDawes 2 years ago
victorinox uses the soft stainless steel because they is cut-stamp every single part, and to make it cheap enough for you Americans after shipping.
it costs about 20$ to ship a knife from Switzerland to the US.
hope you could do a review on the Victorinox SwissChamp, 33 different tools in a pocket knife!, thats why i am carrying it every day.
got to love victorinox products, just great quality for good price.
great video, good work, dude!!!
thelugerman 2 years ago
HAHAHAHA model 53935 that is a palindrome. That was really random. Great review nutn.
tannertgf 2 years ago
Sir I wuold not buy any swiss army tool after I got S___t on by the factory people on the repair of bracelet on a Titanium Watch I bought new in 2001 for about 7 Bills I will go Leatherman. I like standing behind your product and being able to go one handed aswell. So much for fast and shinny. You do good stuff Man enjoy the detail Sir.
bulltit100 2 years ago
Sounds to me like leatherman wins the day again. Not impressed with the knife on that vitorinox, same blade steel, means it will break just like on my swiss army knives that have all broke. It's expensive, and personally to me I think it's probably junk. By quality at a cheaper price and get the leatherman. It's a better buy.
GBlues1 2 years ago
is it a problem to access the tools on the swiss tool while wearing gloves?
Rakombo 2 years ago
it will be on pretty much all MT
johnnyboy922 2 years ago
But on the swiss it looks harder than with the leathermans "hooked" tools
Rakombo 2 years ago
probably, depends on the thickness of the gloves.
but if you need thick gloves, buy a standard swiss army knife with red plastic grips like the victorinox huntsman or swisschamp.
thelugerman 2 years ago
Lools hard to get the small tools out with gloves on.
B17MIKE 2 years ago
I like the knife and pliers better of the big Leatherman, but I like everything else on the Swiss Tool. Which one should I get, I can't decide! lol
TheOpenSight 2 years ago
I used my swisstools large flat head to pry open paint cans it works really well
Tardjei939 2 years ago
I am a long time carrier of Victorinox Swiss Army knives. I have had them on me since I was a kid (when nobody else I knew had them). I love their knifes, and the "capabilities" they have given me.
Oddly enough, it never crossed my mind to look at their MTs. Thanks to your review, I will look at them now.
Thanks Nutnfancy!
Abigsky 2 years ago
I love how you show multiple other tools in your comparison, instead of just the one you are reviewing. It really brings home the differences in each, instead of just talking about other options. Seeing it really helps, and I find that it helps choose one over the other to fit my specific POU. Another great review.
ManOfTheRedEarth 2 years ago 3
Where's part 2 of High Skies? D':
Shdw97 2 years ago 3
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Ok man, I seriously love your videos and reviews. They are very informative. But dude, you really need to start editing your videos down a little. 35 minutes to review a muli-tool? Please edit it down some because I'm sure I'm not the only one who loses interest with these long videos. And before the 'sister' responds with the usual response to this kind of comment, save it please. I know what you're going to say lol. Keep making videos though. Stay safe...
m1ghtysauc3 2 years ago
I agree...I am on a superior connection to most peoples, and it takes forever for them to play. 10 minutes worth of info is enough for most intel type people to make a choice.
MrCableguyken 2 years ago
Haha...ok, I'll stay outta it. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 2 years ago