Swisstool Spirit multi-tool: "Mid-size Surprise" by Nutnfancy

[@Rikske77]

Just let your "Charge with its perfectly shaped, grown-up 154CM steel knife" a couple of nights in it's rain-soaked sheath after a few days of hiking, and you'll end up with a "perfectly shaped rust brown knife", been there ... Not going to happen with this Spirit. I own a Charge TTi (with its perfectly shaped, even more grown-up S30V steel knife) and I own the Spirit, and the Spirit is my favorite for EDC. The butter knife never let me down, a "tool-knife" is for cutting, not stabbing.

[@MrDidaxi]

Hi there. Great video. Today, I got myself a Swiss Camp ( just A-W-E-S-O-M-E; personally, € well spent ) and I had the chance to examine the regular Spirit Tool. Being the owner of a Leathetman Wave, I must say that I was impressed. When it boils down to it, it is not a matter of comparing and "deciding" which one is the "best"; not at all; it would be nonsense. They both are GREAT. But, since we refer to the Swiss a Spirit Tool herein, we have to admit that it is most qualitative and absolutely handy and useful tool. The guys at VICTORINOX truly know what a multitool is supposed to be. Cheers. George

[@cutlerylover]

great video! I love my leatherman wave, and keep it in ym bag at all times although not on my person its not far...I sometiems carry my SOG EOD Powerlock mainly because I like the sheath for easy carry...

[@Suttee1]

Thank you so much for this excellent video highlighting this useful tool. I have carried this for almost a year, and it has never let me down.

[@xXXShinXtremXXx]

About the scissors: What are you going to cut, using the scissors, where you need to open wider than 0,5 cm? If its that thick, you'd probably be better off using the knife, or 1 of the 2 saws. Also, this doesn't have the drawback of the spring, from other Victorinox sciccors, which sometimes slips past and doesn't work at all. So in my opinion this way its a lot better :-)

[@merwinfamilyjohn]

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.

[@vdubber252k]

Might have already been said, but there is a Spirit X which has a traditional Victorinox style blade that replaces the "Rescue / butter blade" :).

[@Conan568]

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.

[@Stormshadow17]

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

[@leihran]

that isolation length cutter is just a box cutter. it's shallow so you only cut the tape.

[@nutnfancy]

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!

[@barkevvv]

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

[@rainmechanic]

@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..

[@dereinzigwahreaff]

hi nutnfancy, your reviews are like the products you are reviewing: high quality! greets from germany and keep doing your thing!

[@thamesuser]

thanks for pointing out the variations, its been hard finding the right model

[@Patriot36]

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

[@jjlwis]

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

[@KaletheQuick]

That leather case is beautiful!

[@ald.5147]

The scissors are good. Ive had the spring break in the older type.

[@flyinghi]

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!

[@jbMiami]

Nice video. Nicest produced, outlined, and narrated one I've ever seen, on KZbin. Thanks for the review. Looks like This Victorinox is going on my wish list. I've never liked Leatherman, since the beginning - really bulky, and square, like holding a brick. I love my SAK's, though, even the tiny one. I carry the Tiffany and Co., silver one, and you would be amazed at the jams it's gotten me out of (and people get a good laugh out of it).

[@74Hobbes]

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!

[@macmasks]

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.

[@rokuth]

have nearly always had my Victorinox Swiss Army knife on me for over 20 years. It's been invaluable to me, not only on the job, but on my own time. The times I've forgotten it, I felt 'naked' when I realize that I don't have it.. It's 'battleworn' now, and the retaining springs are showing signs of being 'tired.' Probably time for me to supplement it with a full MT... Great review, Nutn. It really does narrow my choices down, to what I'd buy when I do decide to spring for one.

[@Eowyn77]

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? ;)

[@CubeCyclone]

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.

[@leighrate]

The Victorinox serrated blades (rescue cutter) will cut electrical cable quite happily. I've used Leathermans and Victorinox professionally. The Victorinox's are better made and better designed. Their tool set is much better throught out. If you dumped me on the street for a week with one tool to survive with it would either be a full sized Swiss Tool or a Spirit.

[@sweetcostarica]

Yes, and Nutnfancy's good comment about how hard it would be to re-sharpen the serrated blade on the Swisstool Sprit at 5:55 can be easily remedied. Since the steel is the softer type as Nutnfancy states when that relatively large serrated blade gets too dull just sharpen the serrations out on a 220 stone and make it a non-serreated blade.

[@leighrate]

Nutnfancy's a plonker. The Lanskey serrated sharpening rods take care of that very nicely

[@GrinderMagee]

Butter blade is great for me because I have an alternate utility blade. Love everything about this tool except for the scissors and lack of keyring/lanyard attachment.

[@TeodorD]

isolation length cutter might be in my opinion a cutter to use with wires to cut the insulation off length wise... if you have to strip wires for long segments

[@Prometheus1111]

the reamer works good for a marlinspike. just use the back of it for pulling on the knot instead of the edged part.

[@USNERDOC]

Awesome Nutn! Great review and wonderful video work. I appreciate the lighting, clarity and editing. Without a doubt you are the man! 5/5

[@SpydieFan]

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

[@cattnipp]

Great reviews are back again - thanks NutnFancy!!!

[@NicKnapp]

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

[@tweilert]

Thanks Nutn. for another great vid. I still like my medium size leatherman blast. I've beat the heck out of it, used every tool for more than it was designed for and it always holds up. But another great looking tool you have there. Thanks for everything you do.

[@Prometheus1111]

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.

[@nutnfancy]

"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.

[@3rdpig]

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.

[@TrangleC]

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.

[@mnyshrpknvs]

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.

[@maczuka]

wasn't thinking a multistool but now am :) love the review

[@orcaluv]

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.

[@CosmicDuck494]

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.

[@Abigsky]

You have to love Victorinox, I've be carrying their pocket knives most of my life. I'm thinking about that SwissTool Spirit x, I may have to get me one. Thanks for the review!

[@wcropp1]

Oh and BTW...the $30 Waves at Target were on clearance. Just realized that might have been a little misleading. Didn't want you to make a trip there just to be disappointed. If you're patient, you'll occasionally find them on sale.

[@m18perez]

SOG MTs have removable componets for servicing or swaping out components.

[@sakpan39]

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.

[@xwarmouthx]

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.

[@MarcinP2]

@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.

[@joshualepik]

FYI I don't mean because the curve of the handle I mean the top and bottom or side and side depending on how you hold it are slightly off from each other

[@tswilborn]

Great multitool and video!! As always great review very informative. Keep up the great work dude!!!!!

[@gnashings]

Damn good point - or rather POINTS. Kudos, Rokuth! And a modular MT - any way you want it - go to the webs ite, pick your weapons and voila. Sure, it would probably carry a price premium, but it would be well worth it! GENIUS!

[@DarkRyRy]

last week I had a chance to whip out my multi tool to help someone fix their broken necklace. the person sure was happy that i had a plier. but everyone else just mad fun of me : ( [sadface]

[@JDYTC]

I think the SwissTools deserve a little more on your Likeability Scale since they are such HIGH VALUE and cheaper than the Leathermans of the same size while having same or better quality for less money and life long no questions asked warranty.

[@TNPviewer]

Nice, always look forward to these vids after a good weekend, awesome nutn keep em coming

[@Tupac786Jr]

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.

[@PaulThePolymath]

or the S which replaces the scissors with the traditional blade, which I prefer. As i almost never use scissors and a serrated bade is pretty nice.

[@biggin2155]

I am so torn between multitool. Right now I have a Gerber walmart tool and it has served me well but I want a victorinox or a leatherman... just no idea which one lol

[@dieselmilkshake]

Ah, nothing like those spontaneous internet purchases brought on by a Nutn video!

[@iJeeto]

Awesome intro! Funky! Everyone citizen should have to carry around a multitool by law. Lol :P Nice review. Victorinox makes such great quality tools.

[@hypersonicdragon]

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!

[@MrB17bomber]

Swiss quality is hard to beat

[@tswilborn]

What are your thoughts on the Maxpedition line of sheaths? I use the single sheath for my Gerder Diesel multitool and I love it. Great sheath for the money. I have it in my versipack video if you want to take a look at it. Thamks Nutn you rock!!

[@gearsNtools]

That case you made was cool man!

[@alpineassualt]

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

[@BernhardOelreich]

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.

[@Sharpbevel]

Dude...you work your ass off if these videos. This old Coastie appreciate the NFP a whole lot.

[@natyong]

Making fun of others is often our way of connecting to those we care about and admire, but are different than us. Nutnfancy, who the vast majority of us care about and admire, included a clip in where he picks on someone he admires for NOT carrying his. A nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Sometimes that's good, sometimes bad. It's best to be always underlying reason (not peer pressure) the reason you might be hammered or hammering.

[@TacticalXRays]

the scissors on ths tool are not the standard victorinox scissors, and i think the are iferior to the standard. that's mainly the reason i opted for the cs plus (x)

[@Hellknight255]

nice, i really need to buy a multi-tool...thanks for the review

[@Samael241]

Have the same here, and its nice! Thanks for testing this, nutn!

[@jerryficus]

I can't bring myself to carry a multi tool everyday. I carry the victorinox cadet, which gives me all the most used tools at a fraction of the weight. THEN I preposition full size dedicated pliers in strategic places where they are readily available.

[@krenzzzo]

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.

[@jake262144]

beautifully said Rokuth; truly thou art a master wordsmith :) There you go, the whole ideology behind carrying an MT. Bow, you need to choose wisely to get the proper set of tools. This can be a real pain, I wish I could order a customized MT... they are modular anyway, why does no manufacturer provide this option?

[@gwmiv]

I'm not going to read all 65 comments to see if anyone answered the "isolation length cutter" question. It's for cutting insulation parallel to the wire in a cable or splitting cable insulation.

[@dashizl]

hey, Nutn my Gerber suspension has removable screw-type pivots Thanks for the vids

[@angus2176]

i EDC a Swisstool RS and love it high value, amazing qualtiy. great review!

[@Prometheus1111]

thumbs up on the can opener. now if only leatherman would switch to that kind of can opener.

[@siguser17]

another solid review... Thanks Nut'n!

[@Hissatsu5]

i am a big victorinox thanks for the video

[@Hissatsu5]

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

[@CampfireTalk]

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.

[@kareem2357]

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...

[@RabeHK]

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....

[@bachusruss1]

I SHARPEN WITH TE VICTORINOX STONE ,THE PEN SIZE ONE, USING THE EDGE OF IT IT WORKS OUT REALLY WELL

[@308tube]

nice review. Victorinox are well priced, hard to beat for fit and finish.

[@Ayrton4everrr]

for the integrated screws you can opt for the cyber model ;)

[@DEDMNKY]

Really nice or functional MT but i am a leatherman man at heart. Granted i have not used this MT in particular i might change my mind if i had one to play with.

[@Ultona]

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.

[@fredde90210]

I never leave home without it...

[@Doughboy1941]

the piece on the chisel is used to split open wires.

[@PatriotsNFL1]

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Great review, even though I'm a Leatherman loyalist you gotta love the fit and finish of the Victorinox multi-tools.

[@maczuka]

about the serrations..totally disagree, i own a rescue tool and I actually like that blade, real easy to sharpen using a standard ceramic sharpening rod,&sure, it doesn't go right into the serrations, but the tops sharpen easily as the don't protrude, instead they follow a single line, and that edge will slice through just about anything!! and being a SAK, edge retention isn't strong, but you get it back in one or 2 minutes tops, and I'm speaking of hairshaving sharp here& in fact I love that.

[@luddy2009]

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.

[@305ssmonte]

Great review. What about SOG .I was considering to buy one,but want to know what you think about the assisted opening one.

[@moner02]

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

[@KalConduitman]

i saw this at the army nave store its really nice

[@mongomondomongo]

@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.

[@blinkivxx]

@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.

[@moner02]

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