Making an EDC kit from a Victorinox SOS kit

Converting this Victorinox SOS kit into an EDC kit was an interesting challenge. I wanted a good tool, fire source, flashlight, and some other basics. But it was difficult finding what I wanted that would fit into the pouch. What do you think about my choices?
Victorinox SOS Kit: amzn.to/3V23UcT
Dragonox: f2scustoms.com/
Micarta scales Taschenmesser: www.etsy.com/shop/Taschenmesser
Exotac Tinder Lanyard: amzn.to/3L8E7LI
Rite in the rain notepad: amzn.to/3UXsrjl
Curad bandages: amzn.to/3AtEnQ9
Olight I3E EOS: www.olightstore.com/s/71JSMU
Soap sheets: amzn.to/3oCUxUX
Compressed towelette: amzn.to/3H8kF07
Gorilla Tape: amzn.to/3KSY1da
Cold Forged folding fork: amzn.to/3V0cf0E
Sparrows Mace Picks: www.sparrowslockpicks.com/pro...
My website: f2scustoms.com/
Instagram: / fit2survive_
#edc #survival #kit #customknives #customsak #sak
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[@FittoSurvive]

Links to the contents of this kit: Victorinox SOS Kit: amzn.to/3V23UcT Dragonox: f2scustoms.com/ Micarta scales Taschenmesser: www.etsy.com/shop/Taschenmesser Exotac Tinder Lanyard: amzn.to/3L8E7LI Rite in the rain notepad: amzn.to/3UXsrjl Curad bandages: amzn.to/3AtEnQ9 Olight I3E EOS: www.olightstore.com/s/71JSMU Soap sheets: amzn.to/3oCUxUX Compressed towelette: amzn.to/3H8kF07 Gorilla Tape: amzn.to/3KSY1da Cold Forged folding fork: amzn.to/3V0cf0E Sparrows Mace Picks: www.sparrowslockpicks.com/products/mace-covert-lock-picks?_pos=1&_sid=74f3ecc7d&_ss=r

[@JM-hj3sm]

Thank you! Because of this video, I saw that the Swiss Champ is on sale. My friend was just telling me he wants a custom SAK after I showed him mine and I wanted a new project to work on, so the timing couldn't be better. This also gave me some neat ideas for an EDC toolkit I'm putting together. Cheers!

[@FittoSurvive]

You are welcome! That's fantastic, glad I could help you with that. 👍🏻

[@edgaraquino2324]

Nice video!😊 these SOS kits are a fine idea...sad they are not being made anymore & are very difficult to find....it was always said they needed to be bolstered so as to be more useful & up - to - date...neat & lucky you have that vintage Champ...I have an Explorer of that same vintage which I still use...in some ways, they are more beautiful than the newer ones...example : the "fluted" corkscrew...a nice look...Is this kit yours or are you doing the refurbishment & the build for a client? Your build, btw, is as beautiful as it is useful...The next size up in this series is a double pouch, one for the Champ & the other for the survival gear...I believe there is a third which is a green pouch...One of these featured a Mag-lite Solitaire...I like your setup, I would have also included scissors from the Swisscard & kept the sharpening stone, although your space already seems a bit tight....a nice kit & a good video, Thanks!😊

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch! I was surprised to find the SOS kit available on Amazon (in the US). Fluted... I forgot that again. Seems like you corrected me last time. 😅 The SOS kit is mine. The Dragonox Cybertool L was a custom order. It will be going to it's new home in a couple of days. I do have the smaller Victorinox Traveller Set with the Maglite.

[@XyrxesTube]

Nice knife Cody! And good choice for EDC bag. You can quickly and easily make the slot for the needle yourself using household items. That's not a problem.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it. You are correct, shouldn't be too difficult with it being micarta.

[@unfi6798]

You never cease to amaze your viewers. Top notch mate. Australia says hello.

[@FittoSurvive]

I try my best! Thanks a bunch!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

The Orange lanyard is also good for finding your SAK kit if you drop it in the dark 👍 I'd add a needle and cut down Fresnel lens to this kit.

[@FittoSurvive]

That is a good point. The fresnel lens is a great idea. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wgkincheloe2458]

Awesome setup. I love the custom SAK you chose. Was trying to figure out where I'd gain space to add a book of matches, and I figured if I lost the pain killers (I have to have a small container of meds with me already) I could add matches in that space. Very interesting edc idea. I carry a pouch in my pocket daily with a lot of similar bases covered, and this pouch shown could make an awesome replacement for it to put on belt and free up pocket space. Thanks!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. I appreciate the activity. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@johnlawfourtyfyve]

Still have mine from 1985 when they first came out. Compass is off it's axis and the band-aid dried up years ago like yours. Everything else is in great shape.

[@FittoSurvive]

Nice. That's impressive that you still have it.

[@johnlawfourtyfyve]

@@FittoSurvive Yup, I still carry the Swisschamp knife in my pocket every day but the rest is in my collection at home now.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@johnlawfourtyfyve That's cool. And worse case scenario, you could always replace the Swisschamp with a vintage one if you wanted in the future.

[@dalecarr5445]

Very well done! Looks like you’ve covered almost everything. The only thing I typically add is one of the very small sewing kits like you get in a hotel.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I though about keeping the sewing kit or adding a new one, but in the end I didn't.

[@c.a.m.5948]

My 13 year old loves to watch your channel and has built himself a small kit. Keep up the great job.

[@FittoSurvive]

Cool. So, I have a protégé. 😂😂

[@karimgaleana]

Awesome kit, good selection on items to modernize it. Since you removed the sharpening stone, you may be able to add a Diamond File (I got he idea from one of Felix Immler’s videos); just to give you the ability to sharpen your knife in the field in case of an emergency. I haven’t figured out how to incorporate it into one of my SAKs, but would fit great in the SOS kit. Excellent job on the knife mod, everything you could need, but nothing more… and looks super slick!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a ton! I can see how the diamond file could be useful.

[@tikkidaddy]

One of the small diamond rat tail sharpeners would work great if you must have diamonds

[@gordontyree4308]

Simply awesome EDC kit and video presentation! Going to put one together myself! Thanks!

[@FittoSurvive]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rabadabadoo491]

Nice little kit , the sheath is awesome

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch!

[@user-vl8sh7ih8c]

Nice kit. Realy like the repurpose of the old leather SOS kit. Thanks for the video, appreciate it.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch! Glad that you enjoyed.

[@pyrosmoak53]

The original kit was nice, but I like your update. Awesome mods on the knife as well.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@Olyphoto7]

Nice knife build. On the kit, I would want to keep the compass and signal mirror. Well done 👍

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you. Yeah, I agree they would be handy, if there was more room I'd keep them. The signaling mirror and compass are not an EDC item I'd use every day.

[@Olyphoto7]

@@FittoSurvive I don’t use them everyday either but it’s my inner Boy Scout (even though I wasn’t one).

[@FittoSurvive]

@@Olyphoto7 😅👍🏻 I completely understand you.

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Sunday Maestro FtS. Thank you for the new & interesting video. Your modified Swiss Champ looks great & I like your choices of modernized items to carry in the SOS pouch. I neither own a 8 layer 91mm Swiss Champ or the SOS pouch & kit, the largest SAK's that I own in the 91mm range are the 6 layer Handyman and 4 of the 5 layer 91mm models the Cybertool M, the Victorinox (Marlboro Unlimited) Troubleshooter (new & still unused in its original box) the Ranger & the Huntsman Lite . The later two I use in my EDC rotation & the Handyman and the Cybertool M I use in my home tool kit along with a Deluxe Tinker & a Wenger Tradesman. The Swiss Champ may be Victorinox's 'Flagship' tool but I find it a cumbersome behemoth with too many tools packed closely together making it difficult to hold and use & has the redundant fishscaler & the fine screwdriver & chisel on the backsprings that are IMO basiclly unusable. ATB Steve in Tel Aviv.

[@FittoSurvive]

Hello Steve! Glad that you enjoyed the video! I agree, there is a certain limit of layers that will be handy but convenient at the same time. If you plan on pocketing a SAK, it really needs to be under the 5 to 6 layer range. Anything else needs a pouch or had to be carried separately.

[@stevesinclair4159]

@@FittoSurvive Happy Monday Maestro, just as a matter of interest have you ever modified any of the 111mm range of SAK's or any of the 85mm Delmont range? (especially now that it's been reported that they are due to be discontinued in 2024) I searched your fabulous video collection but could not find any.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@stevesinclair4159 I have actually modified both the 111mm and an 85mm. I didn't place a Spyderco in the 111mm, but I did put one in the 85mm. I made a Dragonox Cigar Cutter.

[@tikkidaddy]

I have the SOS kit with my SwissChamp. Main thing that comes to mind for me is a more dependable "sure fire" tinder, there isn't really a lot of fire capability there that might not just break on you if not careful, and remember ferrocerium corrodes. Might also go for a credit card sized plastic magnifying lens, small, weighs zilch, sunlight saves matches.You can sew with the Kevlar thread but you'll still need needles, one of which would be a sail needle. While I'm not much for the whole Altoids tin concept, in this case yes, because you can create char cloth in them as well as store accessories. I use the Exotac TitanLight, and it doesn't evaporate. Of course Maratac Peanuts are available but they don't hold near the amount of fluid . Wrap some Gorilla tape around it and you're good for a little more tinder

[@FittoSurvive]

👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for sharing that. Yeah, some better fire sources is a good idea.

[@tikkidaddy]

TBH I LOVE this knife but I really need a larger case/sheath something that is still small but holds at least a 1/2 by 6 inch ferro, some UCO Titanmatches, the mag lens , at least a mini Bic...A bit more comprehensive approach. But nope can't have my SwissChamp. I replaced that gritty overzealous sharpening stone with a small high quality ceramic rod.

[@fnurbz]

Cool kit! Perfect for the car or backpack

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I agree!

[@edc-ru8rq]

You're so cool I'll tell all my friends who are Victorinox collectors in Korea I hope you have a nice day~~

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@dennisajones9352]

That is just crazy! What a refresher!

[@FittoSurvive]

👍🏻😁 Glad that you enjoyed.

[@marcelergun2349]

"I'm gonna murder the name" proceeds to pronounce it flawlessly

[@FittoSurvive]

Yeah! 😎👍🏻

[@bogdan_d82]

Loved the kit, great idea!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! 👍🏻😁

[@markkogen5590]

Outstanding. I don't see any need for the lock picks. I would add a sewing kit and a couple of dental floss picks. I carry a Victorinox Explorer Plus along with a few saw blades that can be attached using a trick shown by the Victorinox guru, Felix Immler. I'll probably look for a cheaper pouch. Also would add a few waterproof matches. Much cheaper than the firefly ferro rod and tinder. Love the soap sheets and towelette. Had no idea those existed.

[@FittoSurvive]

Hey! Thank you. The lock picks are definitely a novelty item that not many people would have use for. In fact several subscribers have mentioned that they are illegal in their countries. The floss pick is a good idea and something that I considered. I was also tempted to keep the sewing kit that came with the original SOS kit, but also decided against it. Glad I could show you something new. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@larspetersen2688]

Awesome kit, you know how to put a meaningfull kit togther. No BS in your kit. You are the master👍. Maybe at some point you could put a super small kit together there also contents a Knipex plier and some 1/4" bit and maybe some micro bits and a driver?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch. I really appreciate it.

[@chrisdyck6524]

Taschenmesser 🥇😂 greetings from Germany 👍

[@FittoSurvive]

😅👍🏻 Thanks!

[@gerretoutdoors3710]

Great video and very cool kit. You've earned my sub. Most excellent.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch. 👍🏻😁

[@claudiobrown2621]

Add the signal mirror, a couple of waterproof matches, whistle and a basic sewing kit. You have enough space

[@MASI_forging]

Great work dude. 🙂🙂

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@s_antony_p26]

С таким набором можно смело отправляться на строительство внеземной колонии 🙂 Спасибо!

[@FittoSurvive]

😂👍🏻 Мне нравится ваша идея.

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

Nice job

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@nirfz]

I would guess that the slot for the mechanical pencil would fit a "stowaway pen" from fisher spacepen. I have one of those (bought them wenn they were much cheaper than they are currently) and it fits in the side of the original swisstool leathersheath. (only question is if you prefer writing with a pencil or a pen)

[@FittoSurvive]

Just looked at the Stowaway online, looks like it should fit. 👍🏻 Interesting option.

[@simonh6371]

Amazing kit and very well thought out, and of course your Spydernox custom knife is awesome as always! I don't have the patience and skill to make such hybrid custom knives but I love both brands and my recent EDC of choice is a Vic Swisschamp with black scales & black lanyard in my 5th pocket, Spyderco Urban with black handle clipped inside main pocket, and Knipex Cobra XS in a leather slip (actually a case for ipod nano, perfect fit) sitting inside the pocket. Most of the rest of the items are distributed about me inside my wallet or zippered money belt, so it's more stealthy or discreet than a belt pouch. One thing I didn't have were the soap sheets, just ordered a pack on ebay! Cheers from the UK.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! Sounds like you have a very good edc that you carry. Glad I could help.

[@mrbear143]

Really cool. I’d keep the small compass and signal mirror too if it fit.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks! The mirror could possibly still fit, but the compass was too big. I

[@matthewwoerner7935]

Thank you it work now I am watch ur show good

[@FittoSurvive]

That's great. 👍🏻👍🏻 Enjoy!

[@mailtoramil]

Отличный наборчик получился! Между фонариком и механическим карандашом можно еще что-нибудь приткнуть за велкро-липучкой. Также внутрь клапана вместе с медикаментами можно положить купюру 20 - 100 долларов на всякий случай. Кэш из зэ кинг! Лайк, респект и уважуха!

[@FittoSurvive]

Спасибо. Да, что нибудь ещё можно было бы добавить. Кэш - это хорошая идея.

[@msreiser]

Great update to an older kit. I had one many years ago and sadly, it's long gone. $230 on Amazon. 😬 Question about the Dragonfly blade: Did you have to modify it or is it plug and play?

[@FittoSurvive]

Yeah, they want a pretty penny for it on Amazon. The Dragonfly and spring both had to be modified for it to fit.

[@msreiser]

Is your Nutsac video how it's done? You've inspired me to mod a Cybertool I picked up off of Ebay. Do you have a more detailed video you might recommend?

[@FittoSurvive]

@@msreiser The NutSac video does show the process. I do not have a more detailed vidoe.

[@oscasterr]

Lovely ❤❤❤❤

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks!

[@oscasterr]

I have this kit from 1992 and I wonder to change scales, do you recommend me one that fits it? Thank you kind regards

[@FittoSurvive]

@@oscasterr Any 91mm scales will fit on the Swisschamp. www.etsy.com/listing/1271104422/victorinox-plus-grips-scales-swissarmy

[@oscasterr]

@@FittoSurvive thank you very much, I love your job and I love you answer

[@FittoSurvive]

@@oscasterr You are very welcome!

[@MankindFails]

You sure know that but another way to spot old Swisschamp is that the scissors and pliers don't have a curve to keep the spring aligned.

[@frankp.w.schindler3234]

you dumped the compass and added a microtowel? i'd rather use that space for a button-compass! love your vic-mods though

[@FittoSurvive]

I see your point. But for an urban carry, I can't see myself using the compass. Glad you enjoyed the custom SAK.

[@neoaliphant]

The compressed cloth tablet, normally these are made of cellulose and can also be used as tinder and be fluffed up, not quite as good as cooton wool,

[@FittoSurvive]

Nice! That does make sense. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@simonh6371]

Thanks for the tip! I reckon if you add alcohol hand sanitiser gel to them too, they'd be even better as tinder. I carry both, never had to do that but useful in combination for washing hands.

[@neoaliphant]

@@simonh6371 i bought some high alcahol hand sanitizer for 50p for 1L, makes great fuel for my esbit stove,

[@michaelkeller5008]

Interesting build - sadly it's not for sale in europe anymore (or only 2nd hand IF), and the pouch is nowhere to be found... Do you know a similar one with sidepockets? (i only find too big or too small)

[@FittoSurvive]

That is unfortunate. I do not know of any others that are similar to this. Can you not have parcels forwarded to you from the States?

[@michaelkeller5008]

@@FittoSurvive yes i can - for about 20 to 25 bucks a small parcel (that's what the fireants did cost me in shipping)...add taxes and import-fees to it since the total amount of the values (swiss customs count the shippingfees to the total value) is over 65 francs... just not worth it for the pouch, since i would take a smaller SAK anyway

[@FittoSurvive]

@@michaelkeller5008 OK, so you are in Switzerland. 👍🏻 Nice. Yeah, that does make it pretty pricey.

[@davidkay1386]

I want one.

[@FittoSurvive]

😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@Jus10worsT]

About how long do you think it would take if I ordered a knife from you within the week? what’s your waiting list look like?

[@FittoSurvive]

Hey, my current waiting list is about 51 weeks at the moment.

[@MankindFails]

@@FittoSurvive Damn... At this point you should hire a team.

[@spookymonster1111]

I got this set from the late 80’s? Mine has white scales both are still in the box 😂

[@FittoSurvive]

Nice! I'm sure it's value has gone up significantly.

[@ricksandstorm]

Maybe all of it should be inside of a waterproof bag instead of the leather pouch?

[@FittoSurvive]

That would be a good idea for sure.

[@T37912]

Never get rid of the compass.

[@FittoSurvive]

Hmm... Maybe I could find a more compact one.

[@michaelkeller5008]

Btw how did your "EDC cap"-retrofit of the Wazoo-Cap go?

[@FittoSurvive]

The Wazoo stash cap is still going strong. 😁 I still wear it. If I were to change one thing, I would have ordered a black one instead of the beige. Mine is already stained.

[@michaelkeller5008]

@@FittoSurvive since an encouter with a yellowish UFO that made the whole sourroundings bright and hot (though it was far, far away), while making the grey sky go away (aka: sun) i can assure you: no black caps. my freakin' head was steaming under the cat-cap i was wearing last summer... (that's why i am targeting the beige one (sadly: you either pay 50 bucks for the cap, or the 25 bucks + customs aso to the shipping from the states ;)

[@FittoSurvive]

@@michaelkeller5008 That is a very good point... 🤔 Mine got stained over the winter while hanging in my house, not sure what happened to it. But it's not too bad, I still wear it. 😁 Oof, that is pricey. Are you in the UK?

[@michaelkeller5008]

@@FittoSurvive Switzerland - the country 90% of your videos are considered a sacrileg ;-) (what would i give to be able to configure a total custom-SAK on the vic-homepage)

[@FittoSurvive]

@@michaelkeller5008 Have you seen my picture in the post office yet. "Wanted for SAKrilege". 🤣🤣🤣

[@lilGyros]

lets gooo

[@FittoSurvive]

😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthewwoerner7935]

No caption for deaf people to understand ur show pls put cc on it thank you

[@FittoSurvive]

I will look into that. 👍🏻

[@jerichoarroyo105]

It's in the settings. I use it all the time.

[@matthewwoerner7935]

I did work I saw cc said on so I click it it fine now thank for help me

[@jerichoarroyo105]

@@matthewwoerner7935 Awesome! I'm glad I could help. 👊

[@rodrigomazzola]

Perfect!! I would just add the compass. 🧭

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks! The compass was taking too much space. 😅