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In addition to its weight, the surge suffers from several unfortunate design flaws. When the exterior blades are open, the thin, angular sheet metal on the handle digs into your hand painfully. It's not problem if you're wearing gloves, but on bare hands the ergonomics are honestly awful. This means that if you plan on using a knife a lot, you should carry a secondary folder

 On the downside, the Velcro has almost entirely given out after two years of use. It's gotten to the point that I don't really trust the sheath to retain the knife any longer. I feel like the snap on the leather sheath would be a better option.

 The Wave is noticeably lighter at 8.5oz, and even the new Super Tool 300 is lighter. This means that carrying the surge in you pocket is uncomfortably at best, so the belt sheath is your best option. Obviously ultra-light hikers will find the tool prohibitively heavy, but even I find too heavy to carry unless I'm car camping or simply toting it to the worksite

A comprehensive tool, but not perfect

  I had a Surge that i bought a few years ago that was stolen last year, this new one is a replacement, and I am very disapointed in the sheath.  My other one had a very nice leather sheath, this sheath is junk. I have had it 5 days, and it is already showing wear.  It hangs to high on my belt and is hard to pull the replace the tool

  Much to large for an already large tool.  This is the 8th multi-tool that I have owned, and by far has the worse sheath.  I had a Surge that i bought a few years ago that was stolen last year, this new one is a replacement, and I am very disapointed in the sheath.  My other one had a very nice leather sheath, this sheath is junk

Great tool, sheath is Junk

  It's just that for hiking or backpacking I believe it is too big and heavy.  The Surge weighs 12-1/2 ounces.  By comparison, the Wave weighs 8-1/2 ounces.  In the hand the Surge is much heavier and beefier than the Wave

  For the trade-off of those 4 ounces you get an awl and blade exchanger and you give up the small eye-glass screwdriver that is on the Wave.  The blade exchanger is nice, you can use any t-shank blade that you can get at any hardware store and that gives you the ability to carry a relatively large saw blade for emergencies.  If that is important to you and it saves you from carrying a larger saw then it may be worth it to you.  For myself, in my daily use, I found the Surge to be too heavy so I went with the Wave

  By comparison, the Wave weighs 8-1/2 ounces.  In the hand the Surge is much heavier and beefier than the Wave.  For the trade-off of those 4 ounces you get an awl and blade exchanger and you give up the small eye-glass screwdriver that is on the Wave.  The blade exchanger is nice, you can use any t-shank blade that you can get at any hardware store and that gives you the ability to carry a relatively large saw blade for emergencies

Not recommended for hiking/backpacking

5" handles and longer knives. This is truly a toolbox on your hip, and has the largest selection of tools that Leatherman offers (21). I've carried the Surge for 2+ years after receiving it as a Christmas gift, and I've used it on camping trips, on the work site doing environmental restoration, and also frequently in the theater doing set construction. The tool has held up admirably over the years, without too much wear and tear that would reduce its usability

Powerful and Comprehensive, Not Perfect

Is the chain link fence made of pipe cleaners? It most likely won't cut it. However, harbor freight sells tiny bolt cutters for cheap. You're probably better off with a specific tool than a multitool in this instance, but if you really wanted to get it done with a multitool you'd need a full sized one. Good candidates include Gerber mp600 or Leatherman Surge

<div class="md"><p>no, I have no ill intentions...</p>
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Will Gerber Dime wire cutters cut through a chain link fence?

 This is probably going to displace my Leatherman Surge. While I like the one hand opening blades on the Surge, the minor flaws and quality issues are a bit annoying. The Swisstool appears to be better quality for less money.

Recently picked up a Swisstool. The fit and finish is incredible.

 The second black Surge arrived and it was obviously in new condition. Much better! The handles opened perfectly. Another step up! Unfortunately, the pliers would not engage. I was on the verge of sending this one back and ordering the stainless steel instead

 The handle would not completely open and the knife blade had a broken tip. Very disappointed! However, Amazon does make it very easy to return and I did so.

Hoppes solvent and it works like a charm!

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 
 No tool belt should be without its very own Victorinox Swiss Army SwissTool. The SwissTool was designed for ease of use, but doesn't compromise on durability or functionality. Individual springs hold the tools in place so you can easily access each one individually from the outside of the handle. The lock and release system is designed to lock each tool in place when opened, and release to fold away with a simple slide of the release button.
The SwissTool is truly a handyperson's helper with a multitude of implements and available accessories; it's at your service when it's at your side. From lightweight design to its outside opening implements, there's not much the SwissTool can't do. Like all Swiss Army Knives, the SwissTool has a lifetime warranty, stainless steel implements and Swiss-made quality and durability. Includes 27 Functions:

Pliers
Screwdriver (2mm)
Screwdriver (3mm)
Wire Cutter (for wire up to 40 hrc)
Screwdriver (5mm)
Bottle Opener
Screwdriver (7.5mm)
Large Blade
Serrated Blade
Metal File
Metal Saw
Wood Saw
Reamer
Phillips Screwdriver
Chisel/Scraper
Strong Crate Opener
Wire Bender
Wire Stripper
Wire Scraper
Wire Crimper
Can opener
Ruler (230mm)
Ruler (9in)
Hard Wire Cutter
Lanyard Hole
Easy Kickback Springs
Lock Release

In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener opened a cutlery shop in Ibach, Switzerland. There, he and the cutlers’ union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1891, Karl supplied the Swiss Army with its standard issue Soldier’s Knife and in 1897 with the Officer’s Knife. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as “inoxydable" and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. It is from those humble beginnings that a worldwide icon was born.Today, Victorinox is still owned and operated by the Elsener family, and both the company and family still resides in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. Care Tips for Swiss Army KnivesThe various tools are manufactured from high-quality steel with precisely tuned features that are essential for the particular application. The steel is tempered, annealed and polished to achieve the necessary hardness and provide optimum resistance to corrosion.SharpeningTo re-sharpen your knife, use a whetstone at an angle of 15°– 20°. This will result in a cutting angle of 30°– 40°. If sharpening on a grinding wheel, always cool with plenty of water to avoid excessive temperatures and the resulting damages that may occur.CleaningAfter you’ve used your Swiss Army Knife for all of its various applications, such as cutting open numerous boxes, you may notice that the blades begin to stick together. Opening and closing the blades in warm water several times will allow the tools to easily move again. Once they have dried, it is recommended, to apply a small drop of oil between the blade or tool shank and the spring. To optimally maintain the locking mechanism, periodically apply a drop of our recommended Swiss Army Knife Oil. Never put Swiss Army Knives in the dishwasher. 

 AMAZON.COM 
 From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes this folding tool kit--neatly contained within a single implement that measures just 4-1/2 inches long and 1-1/3 inches thick, weighs just 10 ounces, and comes in a polyester/nylon belt pouch. Its rugged stainless-steel construction and ease of use make this tool kit is a tribute to the precision of Swiss engineering. Tools open individually (no clumping), lock in place, and fold with a push button. The SwissTool carries a lifetime warranty against defects. The tools include pliers; 2-, 3-, 5-, and 7-1/2-mm screwdrivers; Phillips head screwdriver; wire cutter; bottle opener; large knife blade; serrated blade; metal file; metal saw; wood saw; reamer/punch; chisel/scraper; crate opener; wire bender; wire stripper; wire scraper; can opener; 9-inch ruler; 230-cm ruler; electrical crimper; and lanyard hole. --Fred Brack

GearsNTools

 Okay. Now we have to go over a couple cons, because every honest review has to talk about the cons of every multi-tool. So first up is because this tool uses a high chromium content, stainless steel. The knife blade isn't going to have quite as good of edge retention as other multi-tools using 420 hc steel

 One of my biggest pet peeves of this particular multi-tool were the scissors, while the scissor design is overall, pretty good, they actuate well and they're very sturdy. The fact that they don't open up very far just limits the usefulness of them now this next con might actually be a pro for some people. The screwdrivers do not have bit interchangeability like the leatherman waves. Do the downside for this is, if you need things like a torx bit or a hex drive anything like that, you do not have the ability to add it to this multi-tool where, on, like the waiver surge you do, the pro of that feature is you'll, never Lose the screwdriver so long

 It'S the chisel, slash wire strippers and box cutter. I think this edge is technically classified as a wire case cutter by victorinox, but i personally think it's a great box cutter or doing things like cutting open, concrete bags bags of sand. Things like that that you would not ever want to use a regular knife blade for and since this multi-tool does not have a serrated edge blade. This little box cutter is going to come in really handy for you, so good job on the wire strippers, chisel and box cutter

 However, the regular wire cutters - they kind of have this second notch in there, and i would have preferred a just plain edge there kind of like the leatherman wave, for example. I just don't think the second notch really helps it if anything, it's a hindrance, especially when you're trying to cut larger diameter wire where it might not fit neatly into that notch. So that's a little bit of a knock. I have on it

Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X Review - A Great All Around Multi Tool

 Velcro works best here since you can hear the thing "tear" open in almost any environment and avoid losing your tool.  This is my second Victorinox product and I can say that I'm happy with both. The Cybertool almost met my needs but the pliers simply didn't cut it in the workplace (light industrial technician). Carrying both would be ideal (I do) but the average person could quite easily go with the Swisstool Spirit X

Like my Cybertool 41, this item seems to be the same exact quality I'm beginning to expect from Victorinox. That is to say, very nice as far as I can tell. The tools have not been used or abused just yet but that is coming very soon now because I use this tool at work.  The tools themselves are the precise assortment that I would choose to have on a plier based multi-tool, hence my purchase

 The tools have not been used or abused just yet but that is coming very soon now because I use this tool at work.  The tools themselves are the precise assortment that I would choose to have on a plier based multi-tool, hence my purchase. The Philips driver in particular appears well designed after a few uses, you have to use it on different size bolts to get what I mean. I actually like the design of all of the tools myself

 The Cybertool almost met my needs but the pliers simply didn't cut it in the workplace (light industrial technician). Carrying both would be ideal (I do) but the average person could quite easily go with the Swisstool Spirit X.

Initial Impressions

5. Both are pretty stout despite images, and should hold up fine to typical use. The nice bit is both can be replaced if you do somehow manage to break them.

3. I think there's a few locations that handle warranty repairs over in Europe, the UK branch being the one I'm aware of (American, BTW). I'd say do some research, and see where you'd have to send it, and factor that into your decision.

My general suggestion would be to go for the option that's more convenient and easiest on you. Both Victorinox and Leatherman are good options regardless, so pick the one that has the tools you want/need, is easy to procure, and finally, ease of warranty in your location for service, in that order. I mainly go with Leatherman because of how ubiquitous they are where I live (most stores, even non-sporting goods stores carry them).

I'm aware I'm not the first who struggles to choose between these options. I've read a lot of comparisons. I'm still left with some questions. If you can answer some of them I'd be very grateful!

Extra info: I don't own many tools, so this would be closer to my main toolbox than for some. I do own a Juice S2. I don't care about the price, I'm patient so I can save up more money if needed. I'm not looking to start a collection.  


1. The main swisstool's weakness seems to be soft steel. Has anyone actually damaged the Philips screwdriver so bad it's not functioning well anymore because of this? How? Did the warranty cover it?
2. Another advantage of the Leatherman options is the replaceable wire cutters. Has anyone damaged the swisstool wirecutter so bad they aren't usable anymore? What happened? Did the warranty cover it?
3. I'm in Europe. Leatherman has a great warranty, but how will that work for me? I recon I'd have to ship it to the US? That may turn out to be almost as costly as getting a replacement?
4. How strong are the Leatherman bit drivers compared to the philips on the ST300 and Spirit? I'd be using it with the extender, mainly. If I break anything, will the bit itself be most likely to break, or the bit driver or extender?
5. The file/saw on the surge seem short and flexible. Are they hard to use well?
6. I'm a woman with regular sized hand I'd say. The internet seems to want to point me to smaller tools, but I figure the longer handles would also give me a bit more leverage. I'm not super strong, so that seems like a plus. What would you recon?
7. Do any full size/heavy duty Leatherman tools have a knife with a shape similar to the spirit's? I haven't found any. It's not a huge deal, but as I'm in Europe, a non-threatening looking knife is a plus in some situations.

Thank you!

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m aware I&#39;m not the first who struggles to choose between these options. I&#39;ve read a lot of comparisons. I&#39;m still left with some questions. If you can answer some of them I&#39;d be very grateful!</p>

<p>Extra info: I don&#39;t own many tools, so this would be closer to my main toolbox than for some. I do own a Juice S2. I don&#39;t care about the price, I&#39;m patient so I can save up more money if needed. I&#39;m not looking to start a collection.</p>

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<li>The main swisstool&#39;s weakness seems to be soft steel. Has anyone actually damaged the Philips screwdriver so bad it&#39;s not functioning well anymore because of this? How? Did the warranty cover it?</li>
<li>Another advantage of the Leatherman options is the replaceable wire cutters. Has anyone damaged the swisstool wirecutter so bad they aren&#39;t usable anymore? What happened? Did the warranty cover it?</li>
<li>I&#39;m in Europe. Leatherman has a great warranty, but how will that work for me? I recon I&#39;d have to ship it to the US? That may turn out to be almost as costly as getting a replacement?</li>
<li>How strong are the Leatherman bit drivers compared to the philips on the ST300 and Spirit? I&#39;d be using it with the extender, mainly. If I break anything, will the bit itself be most likely to break, or the bit driver or extender?</li>
<li>The file/saw on the surge seem short and flexible. Are they hard to use well?</li>
<li>I&#39;m a woman with regular sized hand I&#39;d say. EDIT: I&#39;ve looked it up and my hands are larger than the average for women, but not as big as the average for men.<br/>
The internet seems to want to point me to smaller tools, but I figure the longer handles would also give me a bit more leverage. I&#39;m not super strong, so that seems like a plus. What would you recon? </li>
<li>Do any full size/heavy duty Leatherman tools have a knife with a shape similar to the spirit&#39;s? I haven&#39;t found any. It&#39;s not a huge deal, but as I&#39;m in Europe, a non-threatening looking knife is a plus in some situations.</li>
</ol>

<p>Thank you!</p>
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Swisstool spirit XC vs Leatherman Surge vs Leatherman Supertool 300 questions

If you're ok with all that, they're great, premium multitools and very comfortable to use

They look very nice and they're made in Switzerland. Anyone here have any good/bad opinions on these?

<div class="md"><p>They look very nice and they&#39;re made in Switzerland. Anyone here have any good/bad opinions on these?</p>
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How good are the SwissTool multitools?

 I really love everything else about this tool, but wire cutters that won’t cut multi-strand wire is a deal breaker for me. I’ll be returning them.

 The wire cutters are terrible. They cut bailing wire fine, but will not cut multi-strand electrical wire cleanly. The notches in the cutters are too deep and allow several strands to escape being cut. As an example, trying to cut an 18 ga

 To my mind, it's just something else that can work loose, and adds even more weight. The only wire I cut is copper anyway, so I doubt I'll wear out the ones on the Spirit X in my lifetime. One thing I really like about the Wave+, though, is the presence of a diamond file. (Are you listening, Victorinox?) Update: Sadly, I have to change my tune only a couple of days after my initial review

Buy the Best and Weep Once

 Beyond strength, you'll love the pivoting handle covers that really do improve comfort and dexterity. All the essential tools are intricately positioned for deployment and for you showoffs out there, the PowerLock's ability to open with a quick flick of the wrist is undeniably cool. The PowerLock features removable, pivoting handle covers that improve the comfort profile for your hand. More pressure can now be exerted on those tough jobs! Like the rest of the family in the series, the PowerLock can be opened and closed with a one-handed flip of the wrist

Swisstool is a multitool you NEED to own ...

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