Victorinox Swiss Army Swisstool Spirit Multi-tool Plus Free Pocket Knife
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Description of Victorinox Swiss Army Swisstool Spirit Multi-tool Plus Free Pocket Knife
The ergonomically designed and easy-to-use SwissTool Spirit features 27 implements and comes with a high quality leather carrying pouch. This gift set also includes a FREE Swiss Army Rally pocket knife that features 9 handy features such as bottle opener, mini Philips screwdriver, blade, file, toothpick, and tweezers. Whether carried or used in the home and car; this set will be appreciated as the perfect gift by everyone.This gift set by Victorinox, the company that introduced the original Swiss Army knife in 1897, pairs a SwissTool Spirit Multitool with a Swiss Army Rally pocket knife. The multitool measures just 4-1/4 inches in length and weighs only 5-3/4 ounces yet offers 27 tools. Among features for campers are bottle and can openers, saw and knife blades, and scissors. Other tools include 2- , 3- , and 6-mm screwdrivers; needle-nose pliers; wire cutter; chisel/scraper; wire bender; wire stripper; and crate opener.
The handsome red pocket knife, just 2-1/4 inches long, has nine tools, including a knife blade, bottle opener, mini screwdriver, nail file, tweezers, and plastic toothpick. Completing the set in a leather belt pouch for the multitool. Swisstool Spirit Multitool is made of stainless steel, with a pair of folding pliers. Many tools open from the outside without disturbing the handles. Tools are controlled by springs that hold them securely in place open or closed. Both the multitool and the pocket knife carry a lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
About Victorinox
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The forerunner of that name dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor or versatility.
Sports reviews of Victorinox Swiss Army Swisstool Spirit Multi-tool Plus Free Pocket Knife
Customer Review: A good all around multitool
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought the Swisstool spirit a few months ago to replace my old leatherman multitool. I had lost my leatherman, one of my favorite tools and immediately started looking for a replacement. I've always been a fan of swiss knives so I started there. For the price, the swisstool is competitive against the other brands. I loved the polished finish of the swisstool spirit. The only drawback to this is if you're like me and work with greasy things, it's hard to keep a grip. Otherwise, if you're using this as a plyer, the grip is very comforable and easy to work with. The other tools included in the Spirit are also top notch, although the lack of a straight blade knife can is lamentable. The serrated knife included in the Spirit is plenty sharp and will cut a bunch of things, just when it comes to sharpening it, you might have some trouble. The rest of the tools are easy to use and lockable, something my old leatherman didn't have. The locking mechanism is good, I have tried to close the screwdriver with the lock on and it didn't move.
The few nitpicks that I have about this tool may depend on the user, but to me the chisel included in this tool is very sharp, but so is the rest of it. So upon opening this tool, if you don't put your finger in the right place to extend it fully, you might end up cutting yourself. Some might find the file a bit too course, but that's why I have my swisschamp with me too. The scissors on swissknives are awesome, but the one on the swisstool spirit needs some work. Unlike the swisschamp and others whose scissor open fully, the spirit only opens about a quarter inch. And lastly the case is durable and should be able to last for a long time...except for the velcro snap. I wish they would have included a button for this, but I heard you can get someone to change it out.
Overall I love this tool. This tool feels substantial in your hands and you can use it almost all day without pain. Other than the little nitpicks, I reccommend this tool.
Customer Review: A high quality tool.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I've used many different multitools in the past - leatherman, gerber, SOG, and Victorinox - and while they all worked hard, some had more limitations than others. My most recent multitool prior to acquiring the Spirit was the Victorinox Swisstool X, which is a heavy duty tool that took amazing punishment for over 5 years. I love the Swisstool X but found it to be rather heavy in certain cirumstances, so I decided I'd give the Spirit a try. After a few weeks of use, I can say that with a single exception, the Spirit has been able to do anything the Swisstool X could do, and do it with far less weight and bulk. The only thing the Spirit lacks that I used extensively on the Swisstool X is the ruler engraved along the handles. Other than that, I've basically replaced the X with the Spirit with no regrets. As with all Victorinox products, the fit and finish on the Spirit is impeccable and is really in a league of its own in terms of quality compared to other brands. The leather sheath is classy looking, but tough and compact. The tools are well chosen and effectively designed; they lock of course as well, and can be accessed individually without having to open the tool. To keep a long story short, I highly recommend this fine multitool. Victorinox does it again!Customer Review: Great Swiss army knife
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
The Swiss Tool Spirit is a great piece of equipment, much more than a knife. About the only thing I don't like about it is the name. Sounds, to me, a little girly. Still it's a great knife. I bought it after some wallpaper hangers were doing work in my house and my trusty Swiss Tool suddenly went missing. I loved that knife but it was, in fact, a bit too bulky. The one feature i really liked about it -- though in truth didn't use that often -- was the ruler on the straight side which the Spirit does not have.
The Swiss Tool Spirit is slightly smaller but, I'd say, about 98 percent as useful as my original Swiss Tool. The blades/tools come out much smoother than those in the Swiss Tool and, when used as pliers, the knife has a much more comfortable feel in my hand. Also, the leather case it came with is much nicer and classier than the nylon/mesh case I had with the other knife. I'd highly recommend the Swiss Tool Spirit.
Customer Review: Great multitool
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I just received mine after ordering from Amazon (after waiting almost a month!). It's a very solid tool, and it's lighter than the comparable Leatherman, which I was also considering. My only two complaints are that the scissors are very small - moreso than my previous Swiss Army Knife that was significantly smaller - and the knife is the combo-blade without a sharp point. Rating this tool down one star for this might be too much, though.
Locking tools are very nice, the case looks nice, and the bonus mini-knife is a good addition too.
Customer Review: Vic does it again -- ingenious, best-in-class tools at a reasonable price.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
After having owned and used Gerber Multipliers, a BuckTool, and several Leatherman's of all styles, 3 years ago I settled on the original Vic SwissTool as my Multi-tool of choice. Creative, robust design, with the best ergonomics in the industry. I purchased the Swisstool Spirit to keep one as backup to my old SwissTool. It's even more ergonomic, a little more compact, with the same excellent design. Great product, Vic!