Been daily carrying this for over a year now thanks to this review. It's a great medium duty mult-itool and has saved the day many times. I like the "butter blade" actually and it's one of the features that sold me on it (other than the serrations; wish it was flat ground). I carry several blades on me but this one comes out in public so people don't freak out as it doesn't look as "scary". The scissors are nice but a pita to use since they're small and don't open much. Thanks Nutnfancy !!!
Data point for you: Got a black spirit x for christmas this year and on the first use the can opener's driver bent and broke. The same with the phillips driver. Victorinox didn't reply to my emails so I returned it via amazon and got a ST 300 which is about a thousand times better for my uses.
Honestly, for me, I've carried multiple varieties of multi tools for over 10 years and could prob count on one hand the number of times I've used the knife blades. I also always have a pocket knife on me which is what I always go to for a blade. No matter how good my multi tool blade is, it's not gonna be as good as my pocket knife. I would love to see an MT with another tool in place of the knife. Just me and my use and thoughts
i bought the spirit x with the spear blade but, i didn't want to get the plus model because i didn't want the extra bulk with the spare tool kit and the oversized sheath. i also got a p4 recently cause i liked your review.
I think probably the best sheath for this mt is the one that the swiss military uses. It's the same as the soldier's knive's. By the way, you can use the corkscrew as a marlin spike.
My favorite Multi Tool in this size, doesn't have the same capabilities of the Charge TTi, but it feels so smooth, Thanks for once again another great review
For all the it's wrench and bits, the Spirit can hold a nut and turn a screw without needing another tool. Something my Charge TTI with it's bit kit can't do. And the two tools, their bit kits and extensions (and in the case of my Spirit a ratchet) are the same size and weight. And is the MT the only knife you guys carry? I carry a regular folding knife clipped to my pants pocket. I almost never use the blade on an MT, even when I'm carrying the Charge, it just takes too long to get to it.
Great review man! I own Vic Spirit X Plus, and an old Leatherman Wave. I love them both, but if I had to choose one, it would be the Vic. The Spitit is more "tool oriented" while the Wave is more "knife oriented".
I wish the two firms made a joint project, based on the Spirit but adding Leatherman's one hand opening knife, and maybe Leatherman's driver bit which is more compact and lighter.
A Spirit whith a SAK one handed blade would be just fine as well.
I think its fine, allows me the ability to argue the cause for carrying a "real" knife. Why bother having a super steel on a handle that feels like shit because its full of pliers and screwdrivers? I hated having a Wave because I couldn't justify carrying a normal knife.
YMMV but that is looking at it from an Aussie's point of view
There is also a variant with both that sacrifices the mini-scisors to make room for other blade. Spirit-S.
I got Spirit-S for my cousin because he does drive his car to work every day and lives in countryside so serrated, blunt blade might be good to have on a person when rescue would take time to get there in case he ran across an accident scene.
Well, I ended up buying the Spirit with butter blade but without the Plus tools (got a Pioneer Rancher to go with it for full size clip point- awesome!). LOVE IT! It is so well made and I'm not afraid to ding it. Fixed a toilet flush chain that had come off at a convenience store today- the little split ring needed to be squeezed together. Whipped out the "STOOL" and took care of business- I thought that was totally appropriate for its first task! Thanks nutn for the great review. UDF
Great review! I have one quick question though. I've had my Swisstool Spirit for a while now and the joint at which the two halves of the pliers connect is beginning to become loose. This is causing the two handles to wiggle around when in the closed position. Is this normal from wear or is this a defect. Could i send it in to Victorinox to have it repaired? And if i did would they fix it free of charge?
This review ROCKS! Added to faves. Watch it over and over. LOVED the background intro from MT Continuum- you should do something like this for all vids by type. It's like old-time sitcoms had little jingles and cut scenes you could relate and sing along to. Well done! BTW... I'm buying a Spirit S4EDC cause of this vid. That notch on the edge of the chisel is an INSULATION lengthwise cutter. It digs in just enuf then you 'unzip' the insulation by pulling down- like for Romex or multistrand cable
I'm not affiliated with victorinox btw. I just prefer their products over everything else. I'm so convinced of their quality control and service. And even in times of unemployment and economics going down: Vic will never fire their employees, instead they even buy their bankrupt competitors and offer the same conditions to their workers as well (Wenger).
The best edc multitool there is on the market. consider that although you complain about the mt not closing properly, the curved design makes opening up the pliers so much easier because of the gap. When i got my spirit years ago, there was no option of getting a plain edge with it. I sharpened my serrated edge down to a plain edge and ruined the whole tool. But victorinox send me a new one in now time. Leatherman can learn from this kind of service.
I agree about the carry case. Why have a leather option and a flimsy velcro fastener on it. I also prefer the snap fasteners or better still the quick release buckle.
I have the Spirit Plus with ratchet since a couple of weeks and I'm really glad to have it. The butter knife is not exactly sexy, but well, who cares. It cuts really great. If anybody has doubts about this blade please do a youtube search for "Yaching Monthly's test of 18 multitools". In this test they compared 18 multitools cutting three different ropes. And the butter blade cuts through all ropes like through butter - maybe that's where the name comes from? ;)
i have one of these. got it today. i think it is the same size as yours but it is not the '+' model. it is a really great multi tool. especially for the large size.
I just see no reason to have scissors. They are little and dinky. There is nothing those scissors can do that a regular knife can't do.. No one uses them for anything.
@scarred4life1 Dude I love the scissors you can use them when you need that capability and preserve your blade sharpness whitch could save your life one day! A sharp blade is very important
I wouldnt quite say all multi-tools aren't servicable. Victorinox models aren't, Leathermans are to an extent (you need to buy specialized security bits and Leatherman does NOT want you to take apart their tools), and a few Gerber models. On the other hand, SOG encourages you to take apart their multi-tools (really think you should look re-review the powerlock) to clean them and to swap out tool components as well, very easy to reassemble too due to it's simplistic design. Built like a tank
The "isolation cutter" is an insulation cutter. Electricians when cutting insulation on wiring runs slice lengthwise down the jacket insulation to get to the wires inside.
On the knife blade, it does look funky but it's performance is amazing for the more gentlemanly everyday tasks, take it out for a test run for a few days, you'll see.
I have the bigger version of the polished Victorinox multitool , and i have a serrated blade and on the other side a normal blade. i have this knife for about 5 years know and the normal blade has gone dull long time ago while the serrated one if your not carefull wil take your finger off. i'm very happy about my version of the multitool knife and offcourse it's outstanding quality, wich is offcourse well known. sry bout the spelling
Also...because it's well polished it can be used to reflect sunlight {like a mirror} in a survival situation. The chisel is invaluable if on a desert island/otherwise,it can be used to open Dry coconuts,peel barks of trees to use/eat without even using the butter blade or the Clip point knife on the Spirit X!
Victorinox just needs to fix the scissors,make it wider!
hey if you live in switzerland like me then you can buy a knife or multitool like this in every souvenir shop! and thats boring! just victorinox and wenger knives nothing else!
Hey man, i know you don't like gerber tools, or crkt knives much either, but since your big on weight, and the whole mobilty vs. fire power, i think you need to check out the gerber crucial, the gerber suspension, and the crkt zillatool, and the guppie. btw nice vid
nutnfancy, you believe victorinox's weight numbers or did you weigh it yourself? The manufactuer's numbers don't seem trustworth for a tool this size.
I love this tool. I never notice it's on my waist and the tools come out so easily and quickly. you don't have to dig them out and have to worry about your nail popping off. I use everything on it. I have the S and don't really need the scissors much. I really like the butter blade myself. I use it alot and haven't had a sharpening issue with it. it's the best MT i've owned after having multiple gerbers and leathermans which i still have but they are either broke or lost implements.
That would be INSULATION CUTTER... For slicing lengthwise down the insulation from Romex or extension cord to gain access to the bundles of wire contained inside.
Like this MT... Really dig the fit and finish, and just the general attention to detail on Victorinox. For some reason my retired Juice KF4 just seems to have a higher quality fit and finish then the wave , core, or blast models. Speaking of the KF4, you need to get your hands on one. IMO its superior to the S2.
other thing but i would love to see leatherman giving somekind of option for pliers ... like i have a leatherman wave and i love the pliers , i only find the ST 300 version more usefull : heavy duty , replaceable cutters etc ... , but yeah just an potion like do u want the leatherman wave with regular pliers ( maybe for people who don't want to big spend on it ) or do u want a heavy duty ( ST 300 like ) pliers ...
i would be happy if it was offered to us that way !
Great review..........man. I own a spirit myself and love it....sometimes i only wish that victorinox should figure out a way to lock at least the philips and the flat head screwdrivers at 90degrees to the handles like on their swiss knives......would b really helpful especially because all the tools open on the outside.
sometimes the tool feels just too tall while using it at cramped places.
I think that its annoying that you always have this serrated butter blade, it only come with scissor, or, in the other case the regular pen blade. I wish it was the scissors PLUS the pen blade.
Well i think you can re-shape the blade, but it's hard due to the riveted concept you talked about.
Do you think i can re-shape the butter blade without damaging the blade (for example if it has a tempered edge??).
@Rhinoch8 .. The reviewer gave you the wrong impression... He reviewed the version with the Butter Blade and then laments it.. If you want this in plain edge spear blade then get the Spirit X version.. The tool layout is identical to the one in this review except it has the plain blade.. The "Butter Blade" was developed for EU markets where locking knife blades with points are illegal to carry.. Because it cant be used to Stab allowed it to be reclassified as a tool. and not a knife..
@rainmechanic Actually, in Switzerland pen blades are not considered as a weapon if you can't open it one handed. I just HATE shrpening serrating blades, as sharpen means "razorsharp" to me. If you have then pen blade you have the butter blade and no scissors. I need the scissors and the pen blade, so my only solution is to make the butter blade be a straight pen blade by reshaping it.
hey i always like your reviews so informative for much users !!
i have question tough i for long time want a multitool , but don't know what to get ...
i will give u some tools based on price i wanna give , for the moment i can get leathermann wave ( in bonus package with micra ) , the swiss multitool in this video , leathermann blast wich one of these would u think is best ? i do need to note i love siccors and i love serrated knives ....i love the juice models tough but can't get them here...
I have the military version as an EDC, it divers from this version in the blade, the pouch and of course it's black. Oh and it has a crimper for No 6 detonators.
The pouch is much more slim, green and will fit on Molle, much better then the leather one.
The blade is the standard Victorinox blade, not more to say.
Before that I used a standard Swisstool. I can get both from my employer for free so....
Scissors is a joke on this tool, but the chisel is great. Not good for every day carrying in the UK, due to the locks. All you have to do is meet the wrong Jobs-worth and your down the nick!
Bought a Cybertool 34 to compliment the spirit and to EDC, but might get a Juice XE6 to replace it.
Anyone can sharpen the serrated blade on this or the full size swisstool. Just go out and buy a Sharpmaker (yeah they are expensive, but worth every penny) and run the serrated side about 3 or 4 times down the stones, then once or twice on the offside to knock the burr off. Repeat until it's sharp enough to take hair off your arm and you are good to go. Serrated blades are great but I wouldn't own them without the Sharpmaker, It works great on the plain edge Vic blades too.
These Swiss tools just look so elegant, and the fit and finish is awesome. But... When I think about buying one, I know it will sit on a shelf to be fondled, and the leatherman will get the work... Still, I think they're James Bond classy:) Great review - and don't rush Nutn. Those who complain about the length of your vids can always chose other reviewers... or their own sex tapes:D
Please, please - no need for the hate :) You own a suit? You own jeans? You own ratty old clothes only good for garden work or working on the car? See my point? It has to be done, just for the sake of keeping the wardrobe organized;)
Was that a OD duracoated Leatherman Charge? That may be the coolest thing ever, Black is fine though, I've never been a fan of the stainless finished multi-tools.
Thanks for all your work on these Vidz, I like this tool a lot, but I already bought a leatherman, because of your review; TNP is an expensive habit! keep up the good work.
@moewasaped I know what you mean, I've been thinking about upgrading my Gerber Diesel to a Leatherman Supertool 300. This video probably will expedite the process of me getting one. Once I bought a $250 Suunto Core All-Black watch the SAME DAY I got the US Cav catalog in the mail. I HAVE A DISEASE!
First thing I noticed was the leather case on the right side of the screen, very nice. Almost too nice, though.
I've never really had too many Swisstools before. Only a small "Swiss Army Knife" with a single blade and a pair of scissors. However, it did come in handy when sticking it in my tackle box.
awesome, after nutnfancy forced me into getting a really awesome swisstool, the slightly smaller spirit may be good for edc. I edc the gerbeer clutch but it is too small, the file s*cks und the blade shape is not good.
Fantastic review. I think you definitely did the Spirit justice. I own both the Spirit S and the black oxide Swiss Tool and love them both. I use one or the other almost every single day. I am and will continue to be a very satisfied Victorinox user. I have never been a big Leatherman fan, although I am waiting on the MUT.
Great review, Im watching it for a second time. I love the quality of the Swisstools. I think I am going to have to get another one of these. Thanks for the fantastic review.
jvc cam in the blade ill stick with my old ass full size leatherman only bad thing is the droopy leather holster, its still solid just a little blown out from so much use, love it
I got the basic version of this. It's the one with the clip blade (not plus). I don't have any problem with the carry case, but I see what you're talking about. Great review as always!
You guys want a bad multi-tool checkout the leatherman MUT I know you nutnfacy will dig that. I think even though it weighs in at 11.2 oz it has some very cool features all the way to the sheath. Its very pricey though.
I'm with you Nutn on preferring the clip blade design over that goofy serrated butterknife. For some reason Victorinox is hanging onto that design, sure wish they would deep 6 their serrated blades & stick with the tried & true drop point.
"For some reason Victorinox is hanging onto that design, sure wish they would deep 6 their serrated blades & stick with the tried & true drop point." Amen brother, well said. The X version I guess will be the way to go for us. Thanks.
It is a classical European bread slicing blade shape. That is why sharpening isn't much of an issue. You can slice a lot of bread with this thing before it gets dull.
Could be this version of the tool is originally designed for markets like the German one where even carrying a normal Swiss army knife can get you in trouble with the police. With something every German/Austrian/Swiss clearly recognizes as a "Vespermesser" (roughly tranlsates to "lunch knife") you can get away easier.
Thanks Nutnfancy! I'm looking to pick up a multi-tool for work this summer now I can see a bunch of versions and make an informed decision. I'll check out the other multitool video next.
DANG DUDE! Now I have to choose between this and the Leatherman HD that you reviewed before...grrrr... I guess I'll just head to the store and purchase which ever one is there and lower price at the time...lol!
Roger that dude...and I will be doing my MT reviews in the future to further temp you. I do try to lay out my preferences and the Likeability Scale at the end of each sidebar shows my current attraction to that item. This Spirit has a lot of capability in its 7.4 oz carry weight. Thanks all!
I would love to see a Multi Tool that included a window breaking punch, a gut hook style rescue knife, and plier cutters strong enough to cut barb wire and chain link. Scissors, nail file, and can opener? what is this, girl scouts?
@1PATRI0T I agree with Patriot. Can anyone think of a scenario where you would NEED scissors because one of the blades couldn't cut it?
A file, meh, maybe the RARE instance, but I think it should be on a blade. Each side can have a different grit, the back is the saw-type like on this Victorinox, and of course the blade on the bottom.
@blinkivxx Thanks for the ups :) I would also add to my "perfect muti" a removable fire sparker. That would be awesome. Anyone at Gerber or victorinox listening?
even if you dont attach the cork screw to the MT to use the jewelers flat head you can turn it around and screw it back into the cork screw so it acts as a handle
I have carried the Victorinox Spirit every day for three years and love it. I consider myself a jack of all trades and actually bought another one for a back up. Thank you Nutnfancy for all your reviews
Your old school cordura sheath made me lol cuz it reminded me of ME. Keep up the GOODNESS Nutn and thanks for sharing what you have time for. THX for your service!
Nutnfancy, since you carry a one hand opening knife along with your MT that makes the Standard Spirit the best multitool as you don't have any redundancy!
@Kyocera234 Nutnfancy is just thorough yeah he may talk about something you don care about but its probably something that others do . Nutn's vids rock , if im looking at buying something i know i can count on his reviews to show me everything i could want to know about it
@nutnfancy go to your local craft store and look for snaps and installers, its cheap and you can add some snaps to what ever you want.
as for the marlin spike idea, edc one or just start using the awl or small phillips head driver, I use a small phillips head for my small work because my marlin spikes take a lot of force or end up going through the cord and I have to work it out so I dont have a loop.
Not really likin the Victoriinox.... Good for the girlfriends who don't know better...NUTN talked me into buying a Leatherrman. I purchased the wave. It's a great tool... Love T.N.P.... Great vids.
Leatherman quality is not on par with Victorinox. Too bad since Leatherman has come out with a few innovative and useful features as of late. I wish they'd address the fit/finish of their products.
Actually, what I really wish is that Vic would come out with a MT that has single-hand-accessible blades -- the only thing I really miss when carrying one of my swiss tools.
I started out thinking the same thing: weird looking when closed! Since using for the past three months at work, it makes for easy opening with one had as you can wiggle your fingers into that "gap". Cool vid!
I love it bro. Great products from Swiss army. I carry a swiss champ EVERY day on my belt, and a SOG Flash II in my pocket.I also have a Leatherman Surge attached to my EDC bag. I believe in redundancy.
I own the Charge, the Wave but the Spirit X is my favourite. Best tools. Highest quality.
kinskibrain 1 week ago
Been daily carrying this for over a year now thanks to this review. It's a great medium duty mult-itool and has saved the day many times. I like the "butter blade" actually and it's one of the features that sold me on it (other than the serrations; wish it was flat ground). I carry several blades on me but this one comes out in public so people don't freak out as it doesn't look as "scary". The scissors are nice but a pita to use since they're small and don't open much. Thanks Nutnfancy !!!
r0nmad 2 weeks ago
Data point for you: Got a black spirit x for christmas this year and on the first use the can opener's driver bent and broke. The same with the phillips driver. Victorinox didn't reply to my emails so I returned it via amazon and got a ST 300 which is about a thousand times better for my uses.
AgentMcgeek 1 month ago
@AgentMcgeek I think the steel used might have been off as my other SAKs would EASILY have done that task.
AgentMcgeek 1 month ago
I laughed so hard @ "stool"
You should leave brainfarts like that in your vids more often. Makes your reviews a bit more unique :D
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CLoud1988LT 1 month ago
Honestly, for me, I've carried multiple varieties of multi tools for over 10 years and could prob count on one hand the number of times I've used the knife blades. I also always have a pocket knife on me which is what I always go to for a blade. No matter how good my multi tool blade is, it's not gonna be as good as my pocket knife. I would love to see an MT with another tool in place of the knife. Just me and my use and thoughts
knappnic 2 months ago
the reamer works good for a marlinspike. just use the back of it for pulling on the knot instead of the edged part.
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prometheus19799791 2 months ago
thumbs up on the can opener. now if only leatherman would switch to that kind of can opener.
prometheus19799791 2 months ago
i bought the spirit x with the spear blade but, i didn't want to get the plus model because i didn't want the extra bulk with the spare tool kit and the oversized sheath. i also got a p4 recently cause i liked your review.
prometheus19799791 2 months ago
I just bought this online. Are the rivets supposed to have marks on one side? and is there supposed to be fine scratches on the exterior?
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I think probably the best sheath for this mt is the one that the swiss military uses. It's the same as the soldier's knive's. By the way, you can use the corkscrew as a marlin spike.
sharpknifesedge 2 months ago
My favorite Multi Tool in this size, doesn't have the same capabilities of the Charge TTi, but it feels so smooth, Thanks for once again another great review
SpydieFan 3 months ago
What's the butter blade good for besides possible rescue?
NJMevec2 3 months ago
Isolation length cutter. For cutting wire insulation?
AgentMcgeek 3 months ago
stop the music crap....its a waste and distraction
ayotollah 3 months ago
For all the it's wrench and bits, the Spirit can hold a nut and turn a screw without needing another tool. Something my Charge TTI with it's bit kit can't do. And the two tools, their bit kits and extensions (and in the case of my Spirit a ratchet) are the same size and weight. And is the MT the only knife you guys carry? I carry a regular folding knife clipped to my pants pocket. I almost never use the blade on an MT, even when I'm carrying the Charge, it just takes too long to get to it.
3rdpig 4 months ago
wasn't thinking a multistool but now am :) love the review
maczuka 4 months ago
Great review man! I own Vic Spirit X Plus, and an old Leatherman Wave. I love them both, but if I had to choose one, it would be the Vic. The Spitit is more "tool oriented" while the Wave is more "knife oriented".
I wish the two firms made a joint project, based on the Spirit but adding Leatherman's one hand opening knife, and maybe Leatherman's driver bit which is more compact and lighter.
A Spirit whith a SAK one handed blade would be just fine as well.
sakpan39 5 months ago
I have about 30 boxes of swiss products in my garage at the moment... and theres two cases of these. haha
xVolKaniK 5 months ago
Seriously, my Leatherman Charge with its perfectly shaped, grown-up 154CM steel knife is over here laughing its butt off at that butter blade.
The Victorinox spear/clip point knife blade on my SAK is a thing of beauty. Can't imagine why you'd want an MT without a real knife.
classof77 5 months ago 6
@classof77
I think its fine, allows me the ability to argue the cause for carrying a "real" knife. Why bother having a super steel on a handle that feels like shit because its full of pliers and screwdrivers? I hated having a Wave because I couldn't justify carrying a normal knife.
YMMV but that is looking at it from an Aussie's point of view
Waldganger15 1 month ago
Wussy blunt serrated "blade" with no plain edge or point = a non-starter MT.
Too bad, because it otherwise looks very high quality.
classof77 5 months ago 8
@classof77 look at the Swiss tool spirit X It has a normal blade!
Gavin3214 2 months ago
@classof77
There is a variant with standard blade.
There is also a variant with both that sacrifices the mini-scisors to make room for other blade. Spirit-S.
I got Spirit-S for my cousin because he does drive his car to work every day and lives in countryside so serrated, blunt blade might be good to have on a person when rescue would take time to get there in case he ran across an accident scene.
MarcinP2 3 weeks ago
Well, I ended up buying the Spirit with butter blade but without the Plus tools (got a Pioneer Rancher to go with it for full size clip point- awesome!). LOVE IT! It is so well made and I'm not afraid to ding it. Fixed a toilet flush chain that had come off at a convenience store today- the little split ring needed to be squeezed together. Whipped out the "STOOL" and took care of business- I thought that was totally appropriate for its first task! Thanks nutn for the great review. UDF
UncleDaddyFlip 5 months ago
The Swiss always gets it right.
SuperRip7 5 months ago
Great review! I have one quick question though. I've had my Swisstool Spirit for a while now and the joint at which the two halves of the pliers connect is beginning to become loose. This is causing the two handles to wiggle around when in the closed position. Is this normal from wear or is this a defect. Could i send it in to Victorinox to have it repaired? And if i did would they fix it free of charge?
Thanks!
Austin
ThermalWedgie 6 months ago
This review ROCKS! Added to faves. Watch it over and over. LOVED the background intro from MT Continuum- you should do something like this for all vids by type. It's like old-time sitcoms had little jingles and cut scenes you could relate and sing along to. Well done! BTW... I'm buying a Spirit S4EDC cause of this vid. That notch on the edge of the chisel is an INSULATION lengthwise cutter. It digs in just enuf then you 'unzip' the insulation by pulling down- like for Romex or multistrand cable
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TheOctoman34 7 months ago
I'm not affiliated with victorinox btw. I just prefer their products over everything else. I'm so convinced of their quality control and service. And even in times of unemployment and economics going down: Vic will never fire their employees, instead they even buy their bankrupt competitors and offer the same conditions to their workers as well (Wenger).
Can't say enough good things about this company.
demhulkseinarsch 7 months ago
The best edc multitool there is on the market. consider that although you complain about the mt not closing properly, the curved design makes opening up the pliers so much easier because of the gap. When i got my spirit years ago, there was no option of getting a plain edge with it. I sharpened my serrated edge down to a plain edge and ruined the whole tool. But victorinox send me a new one in now time. Leatherman can learn from this kind of service.
demhulkseinarsch 7 months ago
I agree about the carry case. Why have a leather option and a flimsy velcro fastener on it. I also prefer the snap fasteners or better still the quick release buckle.
smidsyonfire 7 months ago
Say what you will about the butter blade, but that thing will fuck you up. It hungers for soft human fingers.
TheSavageKnife 8 months ago
If you will be able to user service the multitool, you will also be able to drill out those rivets and put screws in there.
mikr0bas 8 months ago
I have the Spirit Plus with ratchet since a couple of weeks and I'm really glad to have it. The butter knife is not exactly sexy, but well, who cares. It cuts really great. If anybody has doubts about this blade please do a youtube search for "Yaching Monthly's test of 18 multitools". In this test they compared 18 multitools cutting three different ropes. And the butter blade cuts through all ropes like through butter - maybe that's where the name comes from? ;)
imhosaibabaischeatin 9 months ago
i have one of these. got it today. i think it is the same size as yours but it is not the '+' model. it is a really great multi tool. especially for the large size.
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I just see no reason to have scissors. They are little and dinky. There is nothing those scissors can do that a regular knife can't do.. No one uses them for anything.
scarred4life1 10 months ago
@scarred4life1 Dude I love the scissors you can use them when you need that capability and preserve your blade sharpness whitch could save your life one day! A sharp blade is very important
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darshi48 10 months ago
hi nutnfancy, your reviews are like the products you are reviewing: high quality!
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dereinzigwahreaff 10 months ago
butter-blade: maybe good for fiber cutting.
Deep13Deep13Deep13 10 months ago
this is better than Leatherman 300?
MrEddyilbello 11 months ago
@MrEddyilbello yes it is =)
batman4912 8 months ago
@batman4912 thanks i have buy the spirit !
MrEddyilbello 8 months ago
Hi Nutn! Great video. Can you tell me the name of the song that begining at 00:18.
IljasMS 11 months ago
Snik! That is a little close to Snikt. Marvel may be after you for that. (Wolverine)
srvvlhm 1 year ago
I SHARPEN WITH TE VICTORINOX STONE ,THE PEN SIZE ONE, USING THE EDGE OF IT IT WORKS OUT REALLY WELL
bachusruss1 1 year ago
I wouldnt quite say all multi-tools aren't servicable. Victorinox models aren't, Leathermans are to an extent (you need to buy specialized security bits and Leatherman does NOT want you to take apart their tools), and a few Gerber models. On the other hand, SOG encourages you to take apart their multi-tools (really think you should look re-review the powerlock) to clean them and to swap out tool components as well, very easy to reassemble too due to it's simplistic design. Built like a tank
danman1122 1 year ago
I agree with every thing you say nutn, but, I perfer the separate tool kit, less strain on the MT with the separate tool kit.
Mrbowgod 1 year ago
i just got one of these at Macy's for $10 because of a glitch in the system
manx1324 1 year ago
A couple of points:
The "isolation cutter" is an insulation cutter. Electricians when cutting insulation on wiring runs slice lengthwise down the jacket insulation to get to the wires inside.
On the knife blade, it does look funky but it's performance is amazing for the more gentlemanly everyday tasks, take it out for a test run for a few days, you'll see.
merwinfamilyjohn 1 year ago
really really great review
i just need to ask, at least what would you prepare
charge/ spirit?
im a "noraml" person , i wont use my MT to fix broken cars in the street on daily bases or build a house...
kareem2357 1 year ago
hmmmmm this or the swiss tool x, Im gonna probably go with the swiss tool x
KalConduitman 1 year ago
I think my spirit was closer to $90.... but i bought it about 4 years ago..
jjlwis 1 year ago
I've had this for a couple years now.. and i have to say.. i love it! best ever!!! Very Good quality... much better than Leatherman
jjlwis 1 year ago 2
Swiss army knives occasionally turn me on.... this included.
noah3824 1 year ago
sir, does your bottle openner's lock won't back to its position fully as u extend the bottle oppener? mine have this problem... hope u can check that
moner02 1 year ago
sir, does your bottle openner's lock won't back to its position fully as u extend the bottle oppener? mine have this problem... hope u can chck that
moner02 1 year ago
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I actually prefer the picture without the nip slip - Naked Lady Gaga. C00M -
Livvy8529 1 year ago
ow but my serrated blade does have a nice sharp point on the end..
10ssomeone 1 year ago
I have the bigger version of the polished Victorinox multitool , and i have a serrated blade and on the other side a normal blade. i have this knife for about 5 years know and the normal blade has gone dull long time ago while the serrated one if your not carefull wil take your finger off. i'm very happy about my version of the multitool knife and offcourse it's outstanding quality, wich is offcourse well known. sry bout the spelling
10ssomeone 1 year ago
Also...because it's well polished it can be used to reflect sunlight {like a mirror} in a survival situation. The chisel is invaluable if on a desert island/otherwise,it can be used to open Dry coconuts,peel barks of trees to use/eat without even using the butter blade or the Clip point knife on the Spirit X!
Victorinox just needs to fix the scissors,make it wider!
hypersonicdragon 1 year ago
that multi hook is made for carry oldpaper bundles.
94offroad 1 year ago
hey if you live in switzerland like me then you can buy a knife or multitool like this in every souvenir shop! and thats boring! just victorinox and wenger knives nothing else!
94offroad 1 year ago
so is this tool better than the wave?
hypersonicdragon 1 year ago
this is probably the best tool to carry in your back pocket
heratus007 1 year ago
Hey man, i know you don't like gerber tools, or crkt knives much either, but since your big on weight, and the whole mobilty vs. fire power, i think you need to check out the gerber crucial, the gerber suspension, and the crkt zillatool, and the guppie. btw nice vid
danusmcgator 1 year ago
nutnfancy, you believe victorinox's weight numbers or did you weigh it yourself? The manufactuer's numbers don't seem trustworth for a tool this size.
vpsaline 1 year ago
DUDES!!!
hotlulu331 1 year ago
I love this tool. I never notice it's on my waist and the tools come out so easily and quickly. you don't have to dig them out and have to worry about your nail popping off. I use everything on it. I have the S and don't really need the scissors much. I really like the butter blade myself. I use it alot and haven't had a sharpening issue with it. it's the best MT i've owned after having multiple gerbers and leathermans which i still have but they are either broke or lost implements.
orcaluv 1 year ago
That would be INSULATION CUTTER... For slicing lengthwise down the insulation from Romex or extension cord to gain access to the bundles of wire contained inside.
Like this MT... Really dig the fit and finish, and just the general attention to detail on Victorinox. For some reason my retired Juice KF4 just seems to have a higher quality fit and finish then the wave , core, or blast models. Speaking of the KF4, you need to get your hands on one. IMO its superior to the S2.
rainmechanic 1 year ago
other thing but i would love to see leatherman giving somekind of option for pliers ... like i have a leatherman wave and i love the pliers , i only find the ST 300 version more usefull : heavy duty , replaceable cutters etc ... , but yeah just an potion like do u want the leatherman wave with regular pliers ( maybe for people who don't want to big spend on it ) or do u want a heavy duty ( ST 300 like ) pliers ...
i would be happy if it was offered to us that way !
btw great review man !
viniv20 1 year ago
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evapouration22 1 year ago
Great review..........man. I own a spirit myself and love it....sometimes i only wish that victorinox should figure out a way to lock at least the philips and the flat head screwdrivers at 90degrees to the handles like on their swiss knives......would b really helpful especially because all the tools open on the outside.
sometimes the tool feels just too tall while using it at cramped places.
evapouration22 1 year ago
I think that its annoying that you always have this serrated butter blade, it only come with scissor, or, in the other case the regular pen blade. I wish it was the scissors PLUS the pen blade.
Well i think you can re-shape the blade, but it's hard due to the riveted concept you talked about.
Do you think i can re-shape the butter blade without damaging the blade (for example if it has a tempered edge??).
Rhinoch8 1 year ago
@Rhinoch8 .. The reviewer gave you the wrong impression... He reviewed the version with the Butter Blade and then laments it.. If you want this in plain edge spear blade then get the Spirit X version.. The tool layout is identical to the one in this review except it has the plain blade.. The "Butter Blade" was developed for EU markets where locking knife blades with points are illegal to carry.. Because it cant be used to Stab allowed it to be reclassified as a tool. and not a knife..
rainmechanic 1 year ago
@rainmechanic Actually, in Switzerland pen blades are not considered as a weapon if you can't open it one handed. I just HATE shrpening serrating blades, as sharpen means "razorsharp" to me. If you have then pen blade you have the butter blade and no scissors. I need the scissors and the pen blade, so my only solution is to make the butter blade be a straight pen blade by reshaping it.
Rhinoch8 1 year ago
hey i always like your reviews so informative for much users !!
i have question tough i for long time want a multitool , but don't know what to get ...
i will give u some tools based on price i wanna give , for the moment i can get leathermann wave ( in bonus package with micra ) , the swiss multitool in this video , leathermann blast wich one of these would u think is best ? i do need to note i love siccors and i love serrated knives ....i love the juice models tough but can't get them here...
viniv20 1 year ago
victorinox swiss tool leatherman super tool 300 (blackend vershion) and leatherman jucie xe6 (storm gray )
survivalkid5108 1 year ago
I have the military version as an EDC, it divers from this version in the blade, the pouch and of course it's black. Oh and it has a crimper for No 6 detonators.
The pouch is much more slim, green and will fit on Molle, much better then the leather one.
The blade is the standard Victorinox blade, not more to say.
Before that I used a standard Swisstool. I can get both from my employer for free so....
RabeHK 1 year ago
Scissors is a joke on this tool, but the chisel is great. Not good for every day carrying in the UK, due to the locks. All you have to do is meet the wrong Jobs-worth and your down the nick!
Bought a Cybertool 34 to compliment the spirit and to EDC, but might get a Juice XE6 to replace it.
Thx for the video.
Towser1972 1 year ago
Love the way this video is put together/edited. You rock Nutn! TNP!!!
MadtactiX 1 year ago
nice intro!
etherjoe505 1 year ago
i always carry my multitool and i even take it with me if im only going out to the garage there usefull and and can get u outa sticky situations
dylbyl1234 1 year ago
i have a leatherman surge with that single edge reamer and love it i am an electrician and use it for reaming emt and pvc and it also works on copper
alpineassualt 1 year ago
we dnt carry knives around coz its fukin ileagle
1111arn 1 year ago
Great review. What about SOG .I was considering to buy one,but want to know what you think about the assisted opening one.
305ssmonte 1 year ago
Anyone can sharpen the serrated blade on this or the full size swisstool. Just go out and buy a Sharpmaker (yeah they are expensive, but worth every penny) and run the serrated side about 3 or 4 times down the stones, then once or twice on the offside to knock the burr off. Repeat until it's sharp enough to take hair off your arm and you are good to go. Serrated blades are great but I wouldn't own them without the Sharpmaker, It works great on the plain edge Vic blades too.
Ultona 1 year ago
Cool
LampenclubNRW 1 year ago
These Swiss tools just look so elegant, and the fit and finish is awesome. But... When I think about buying one, I know it will sit on a shelf to be fondled, and the leatherman will get the work... Still, I think they're James Bond classy:) Great review - and don't rush Nutn. Those who complain about the length of your vids can always chose other reviewers... or their own sex tapes:D
gnashings 1 year ago 18
I hate you gnashings, now I really do...
You've just shown me how plain and blue-collar-like my beloved Leatherman looks when contrasted with the classy Victorinox.
I know how this must end... another MT coming up and because of you...
you back-stabbing traitor you! :)
You're supposed to help me with my knife addiction, yes, but NOT THAT WAY! =D
jake262144 1 year ago
Please, please - no need for the hate :) You own a suit? You own jeans? You own ratty old clothes only good for garden work or working on the car? See my point? It has to be done, just for the sake of keeping the wardrobe organized;)
Oh, and BTW, YOU're Welome ;)
gnashings 1 year ago
@gnashings I thought the same, but I use my Swisstool Spirit much more now. Fit and finish is much nicer, and it feels great in the hand.
mongomondomongo 1 year ago
Was that a OD duracoated Leatherman Charge? That may be the coolest thing ever, Black is fine though, I've never been a fan of the stainless finished multi-tools.
MonnCoant 1 year ago
Thanks for all your work on these Vidz, I like this tool a lot, but I already bought a leatherman, because of your review; TNP is an expensive habit! keep up the good work.
moewasaped 1 year ago
@moewasaped I know what you mean, I've been thinking about upgrading my Gerber Diesel to a Leatherman Supertool 300. This video probably will expedite the process of me getting one. Once I bought a $250 Suunto Core All-Black watch the SAME DAY I got the US Cav catalog in the mail. I HAVE A DISEASE!
MonnCoant 1 year ago
First thing I noticed was the leather case on the right side of the screen, very nice. Almost too nice, though.
I've never really had too many Swisstools before. Only a small "Swiss Army Knife" with a single blade and a pair of scissors. However, it did come in handy when sticking it in my tackle box.
luddy2009 1 year ago
awesome, after nutnfancy forced me into getting a really awesome swisstool, the slightly smaller spirit may be good for edc. I edc the gerbeer clutch but it is too small, the file s*cks und the blade shape is not good.
Schmidt54 1 year ago
holy shit i just sat here for half an hour and listened about a multi tool that i boarderline want to impulsively buy just cause it looks cool
nutnfancy strikes again
barkevvv 1 year ago 33
@barkevvv HAHAHAHA you sound like me
machaseferguson 9 months ago
@barkevvv haha, yea me 2...
bigmlt3 8 months ago
Crate opener? Looks like a beer opener to me broham!! JK! Awesome review Nutn. Thanks!!
jeepnicc 2 years ago
A beer crate opener?
rokuth 1 year ago
Heck yeah!! If you can get it by the crate!!
jeepnicc 1 year ago
Fantastic review. I think you definitely did the Spirit justice. I own both the Spirit S and the black oxide Swiss Tool and love them both. I use one or the other almost every single day. I am and will continue to be a very satisfied Victorinox user. I have never been a big Leatherman fan, although I am waiting on the MUT.
xwarmouthx 2 years ago
I own and live on 5 fenced in acres of treed land.
The other day my Dog Rocky and I walked the fence line and I repaired all of the barb-wire breaks with my Swiss-tool.
The tool can easily cut through heavy wire and they rock.
It's good to see Victorinox evolve and thrive in ever changing market conditions.
Conan568 2 years ago
Great review, Im watching it for a second time. I love the quality of the Swisstools. I think I am going to have to get another one of these. Thanks for the fantastic review.
benjaminw11 2 years ago
Always look forward to your vids Nutn. Thanks for taking the time and making the sacrifice to produce them. It's much appreciated!
Now....I'm off to see part 2 of your recent winter hike, which I've been looking forward to most of the day.
Take care brother!
Patriot
Patriot36 2 years ago
looks like a nice mt. great review!!!
tamaplayer22 2 years ago
jvc cam in the blade ill stick with my old ass full size leatherman only bad thing is the droopy leather holster, its still solid just a little blown out from so much use, love it
p52ntwrk 2 years ago
I got the basic version of this. It's the one with the clip blade (not plus). I don't have any problem with the carry case, but I see what you're talking about. Great review as always!
ellusionistreview 2 years ago
You guys want a bad multi-tool checkout the leatherman MUT I know you nutnfacy will dig that. I think even though it weighs in at 11.2 oz it has some very cool features all the way to the sheath. Its very pricey though.
dhena81 2 years ago
nice vid but have to agree that the leatherman is tops
jameannohere 2 years ago
I'm with you Nutn on preferring the clip blade design over that goofy serrated butterknife. For some reason Victorinox is hanging onto that design, sure wish they would deep 6 their serrated blades & stick with the tried & true drop point.
CampfireTalk 2 years ago 3
@CampfireTalk Oh god I hate those blades. It pretty much makes it useless for everything but spreading butter.
fidgetingfinch 2 years ago
"For some reason Victorinox is hanging onto that design, sure wish they would deep 6 their serrated blades & stick with the tried & true drop point." Amen brother, well said. The X version I guess will be the way to go for us. Thanks.
nutnfancy 2 years ago
It is a classical European bread slicing blade shape. That is why sharpening isn't much of an issue. You can slice a lot of bread with this thing before it gets dull.
Could be this version of the tool is originally designed for markets like the German one where even carrying a normal Swiss army knife can get you in trouble with the police. With something every German/Austrian/Swiss clearly recognizes as a "Vespermesser" (roughly tranlsates to "lunch knife") you can get away easier.
TrangleC 10 months ago
great vid, i have always prefered the one handed operation of some of the gerber multi-tools
smackied765 2 years ago
Thanks Nutnfancy! I'm looking to pick up a multi-tool for work this summer now I can see a bunch of versions and make an informed decision. I'll check out the other multitool video next.
goaltndr 2 years ago
I always carry my Super Tinker Deluxe and/or my Spirit. This is in addition to my Large Sebenza.
I bought the Spirit with no scissors. The Tinker Deluxe has scissors and a mini-pliers. Awsome tools from an awsome company.
mnyshrpknvs 2 years ago
DANG DUDE! Now I have to choose between this and the Leatherman HD that you reviewed before...grrrr... I guess I'll just head to the store and purchase which ever one is there and lower price at the time...lol!
74Hobbes 2 years ago 2
Roger that dude...and I will be doing my MT reviews in the future to further temp you. I do try to lay out my preferences and the Likeability Scale at the end of each sidebar shows my current attraction to that item. This Spirit has a lot of capability in its 7.4 oz carry weight. Thanks all!
nutnfancy 2 years ago
No problemo dude. Your continual top shelf production of video's really helps weed out the good from the ugly. Keep up the good work and God bless!
74Hobbes 2 years ago
Videos are gettin pretty fancy ther nutnfancy :P
fuggsakes 2 years ago
I would love to see a Multi Tool that included a window breaking punch, a gut hook style rescue knife, and plier cutters strong enough to cut barb wire and chain link. Scissors, nail file, and can opener? what is this, girl scouts?
1PATRI0T 2 years ago
@1PATRI0T I agree with Patriot. Can anyone think of a scenario where you would NEED scissors because one of the blades couldn't cut it?
A file, meh, maybe the RARE instance, but I think it should be on a blade. Each side can have a different grit, the back is the saw-type like on this Victorinox, and of course the blade on the bottom.
blinkivxx 2 years ago
@blinkivxx Thanks for the ups :) I would also add to my "perfect muti" a removable fire sparker. That would be awesome. Anyone at Gerber or victorinox listening?
1PATRI0T 2 years ago
even if you dont attach the cork screw to the MT to use the jewelers flat head you can turn it around and screw it back into the cork screw so it acts as a handle
Stormshadow17 2 years ago
I have carried the Victorinox Spirit every day for three years and love it. I consider myself a jack of all trades and actually bought another one for a back up. Thank you Nutnfancy for all your reviews
ebd000 2 years ago
Awesome review as always! Please make a review of Victorinox Workchamp.
danjuromizutani 2 years ago
Your old school cordura sheath made me lol cuz it reminded me of ME. Keep up the GOODNESS Nutn and thanks for sharing what you have time for. THX for your service!
casuallytactical 2 years ago
I'm seriously considering now...
Reaper87xx 2 years ago
Nutnfancy, since you carry a one hand opening knife along with your MT that makes the Standard Spirit the best multitool as you don't have any redundancy!
thesho0ter1911 2 years ago
very nice looks durable next to my old swiss army knife...
trailtreeisland 2 years ago
i know you are popular and all that but 25 minutes, too long man, not that interested in these reviews anymore
Kyocera234 2 years ago
@Kyocera234 Nutnfancy is just thorough yeah he may talk about something you don care about but its probably something that others do . Nutn's vids rock , if im looking at buying something i know i can count on his reviews to show me everything i could want to know about it
itsajeepthing82 2 years ago 4
Hey! Look! Shiny thing! GO GET IT! Attention span of a retarded hamster...
gnashings 1 year ago
i EDC a Swisstool RS and love it high value, amazing qualtiy. great review!
angus2176 2 years ago
@nutnfancy go to your local craft store and look for snaps and installers, its cheap and you can add some snaps to what ever you want.
as for the marlin spike idea, edc one or just start using the awl or small phillips head driver, I use a small phillips head for my small work because my marlin spikes take a lot of force or end up going through the cord and I have to work it out so I dont have a loop.
mikeblan789 2 years ago
i have one of this and is great for everything
caravaggiogenesys 2 years ago
possible use for the multi purpose hook might be to pull shoe laces while wearing gloves or cold hands maybe?
Whisper6911 2 years ago
great tool nice review !!
Tactichef 2 years ago 2
Great review Nutn, thanks.
STOOL. - HAHAHA!!!
1AbominAble1 2 years ago
I never leave home without it...
fredde90210 2 years ago
i'd like a gut hook on mine - for gutting deer, etc.
mickmorrell 2 years ago
Nice tool and good review as usual. I'll bet the handle design helps with leverage. I'll have to see where I can buy them.
krenzzzo 2 years ago
loved the video
cibot123 2 years ago
Nice vid, 5*.
My Gerber MTs use mini-torx, if you need to take it apart.
I like to sharpen serrated blades with a small YMMV.
BernhardOelreich 2 years ago
oops
"a small half-rounf diamond steel" was what I ment to write.
BernhardOelreich 2 years ago
Not really likin the Victoriinox.... Good for the girlfriends who don't know better...NUTN talked me into buying a Leatherrman. I purchased the wave. It's a great tool... Love T.N.P.... Great vids.
dogstyll31 2 years ago 2
Leatherman quality is not on par with Victorinox. Too bad since Leatherman has come out with a few innovative and useful features as of late. I wish they'd address the fit/finish of their products.
Actually, what I really wish is that Vic would come out with a MT that has single-hand-accessible blades -- the only thing I really miss when carrying one of my swiss tools.
jrmym2 2 years ago
Ah, nothing like those spontaneous internet purchases brought on by a Nutn video!
dieselmilkshake 2 years ago
I use these when I snowboard, weall a Leatherman anyways there great.
CJFortune94 2 years ago
I started out thinking the same thing: weird looking when closed! Since using for the past three months at work, it makes for easy opening with one had as you can wiggle your fingers into that "gap". Cool vid!
flyinghi 2 years ago
tooooooo loooooonnnngg!!!
insomniac1122 2 years ago
yooooooou'd thiiiiiiiiink an insomniac would have some spare time on his hands.
jrmym2 2 years ago 2
Roger that, one insomniac reporting for duty right now! :) 03:49 AM...
jake262144 1 year ago
Did Nutn say Stool? Lol!
jaytheboxer 2 years ago
i love victorinox i have been thinking of getting one for a while
can you use the reamer as marlin spike? i never used one so i was just wondering
Hissatsu5 2 years ago
LOVE THE INTRO!!
NoGo90 2 years ago
Great review NUTN!! 16:36 Stool of thought??!?!?
I love it bro. Great products from Swiss army. I carry a swiss champ EVERY day on my belt, and a SOG Flash II in my pocket.I also have a Leatherman Surge attached to my EDC bag. I believe in redundancy.
Thanks for the cool review.
OCTOS......................out
octos2000 2 years ago