Victorinox Spirit - The Nicest Multitool?

[@hugohbiermann]

After having my first 3 waves break or fail on me within a year, I decided to go the Swiss route. Its 17 years later and that same tool still works hard. Nothing has broken except for worn out sheaths. I bought myself the swisstool X as a backup around 5 years ago ... Its still in the cupboard as the spirit has no end. NOTHING will beat a Victorinox over time. Get yourself one.

[@Pinki2019]

It's a great tool. I personally prefer the version with the serrated blade 'cause I usually have a plain edged pocket knife on me.

[@adamsheppard3480]

Been my favourite for years. Another plus is it's finish is much more resistant to rust. I worked in a fish plant for 9 years here in Newfoundland, and my leathermans always rusted

[@tonycanniffe2360]

Was going to mention the corrosion. Surprised me that my Wave had some rust. Vic steel seems especially corrosion resistant. (I’ve had a climber for 30 ish years that has never corroded.)

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

Agreed, all my leatherman tools rust like crazy, hardly any on my 18 year old Swiss tool

[@drbirtles]

Completely agree. My £200+ charge has started rusting, even when I try to keep it dry... and I've had it less than a year.

[@fc436]

@@drbirtles normal... Different steels with different purpose between victorinox and Leatherman. All The best knifes of the world rust more than any victorinox 15 dollar sak.

[@BlueGearReviews]

I have an Old Leatherman Juice CS4 with no Rust...probably due to the Polished finish. If I'm using a Leatherman near salty environments, I wipe it down with S2S wipes.

[@simoncrystalava]

I work in a machine shop so my multitools have always taken a lot of abuse. Leatherman pliers are not forged and the teeth always end up smashed flat but swisstool pliers are forged and are holding up great after 3 years of use.

[@dustycups]

In your experience how do the Vic plier cutters hold up compared with the Leathermans?

[@fc436]

Victorinox pliers are not forged.. Where you reed these? I think both leatherman and victorinox are casted...

[@simoncrystalava]

@@fc436 first why don’t you tell me how you know they are not forged before I answer your question. Since you know so much.

[@gorbash07]

Had my Vic Swisstool for more than 5 years now... I could definitely say that Swiss precision and design could outlast other multi-tools...

[@benningsniper9516]

There is absolutely zero truth to this. There is no way that soft Swedish steel is holding up better than leatherman. More refined? Yep. Better fit and finish? You bet. Prettier? Without a doubt. More rugged? Not. Even. Close.

[@darrenparkes9805]

I’ve now watched enough of you’re reviews to except your advise on products, this was such a real world test, so impressed with your skills and knowledge well done. Thank you

[@F3udF1st]

*your, accept

[@lwalt3556]

“Mid sized but full functioned” was my nickname in high school

[@chevy4x466]

Me too. I am now 53 years old. I am still mid sized, yet marginally functional 😂😂😂

[@AL-hs3zl]

Outstanding use of the Black Mage Village theme.

[@daeholm]

The chisel/scraper thing is a winner. Every multitool should have a feature for dirty jobs.

[@faethe000]

And they sharpened the corner so it's a boxcutter too. Total win.

[@ronnietarnacke5153]

Love that chisel ... I'm a leatherman guy , but I wish it had that chisel.

[@mrbigberd]

I modded my scissors. Just a small sharpen on the point that catches the spring will allow a full open. It's also worth mentioning that swisstool fit and finish is great. Each tool has an individual spring, so when you pull it out, you don't have to fight with the other tools trying to come out at the same time.

[@914Rocky]

I’d love to see a photo of that mod.

[@MrTian1212]

Thank you for posting videos that have the tool actually being used!

[@christamu2]

'Sharpens an axe with a multi tool file.' Grab the popcorn; axe bros incoming.

[@chevy4x466]

I mean, these multitools are great at being sub par at everything. I carry a gerber dime on my keychain. I have a man purse for edc. I have a 5 inch knipex….

[@gearsNtools]

Music choices are solid man! Also I like that you actually use thes tools not just talk specs

[@Traderjoe]

I edc mine. I had enough of Leatherman. I think the pliers could be slightly improved though. I also wish they could have the standard large scissors from their regular knives in them instead of the smallish scissors they chose to put on this. Otherwise it is the best multitool in my opinion.

[@WillEDC]

Agreed on the large scissors.

[@simonmaney3438]

@Graysson Carl The SwissTool scissors are actually annoyingly small at only 13mm opening.

[@simonmaney3438]

@Graysson Carl Good point. It is a bit of a love-hate relationship with the Spirit scissors. Very good cutters, but very limited cutting 'distance'. The scissors on their pocket knives are about perfect.

[@dustycups]

@@simonmaney3438 I've just discovered that there's an easy mod for the Spirit scissors to get them to open up further. forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=80005.0

[@RS-chino]

I’m an electronics technician and daily carry the Spirit X. Definitely my favourite tool all round. Although various leatherman tools definitely have some better features, the Spirit feels significantly better in your hand and fits better in a pocket. I also followed a online guide and put a Leatherman pocket clip on my SpiritX, as it fits well in a pocket and it’s helpful to be at the top. I think my only two complaints is the scissors as you said, and the pliers having grooves for stripping cable. Those grooves don’t function well for the very thin cables I work with in the security, fire or data industries. A flat blade would be much more useful.

[@fuzz429]

The kydex sheaths for the multitool are awesome. Clip and Carry brand is awesome.

[@MountainFisher]

I always preferred a smaller SOG multi-tool I had from years ago. It wasn't so big that it pulled your pants down or needed a case. It disappeared from our tackle box, I think my son carries it when backpacking now. LOL

[@RyanDr]

You’re like if Maxmofoe had a chill cousin who went outside. Love the videos man. Keep them up.

[@nvalley]

I wish I could Photoshop so I could insert Bricky into Shepard Fairey's famous Obey sticker

[@SoapAcademy]

Got one of these Victorinox multi tools at a yard sale about 12 years ago for .25 cents! Very well made.👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrisfyfe9212]

I love mine ( Spirit X ) , compact , elegant , pure Engineering elegance !

[@tidge879]

Nutnfancy...... Ive never ever heard anyone that is so desperate to let you know he was in the military. It's like every 30 seconds! The pointless acronyms drive me mental too, it takes just as long to say FFG as it does full flat grind! Did you know, he was in the military?

[@SmilingGator96]

He also takes 40 minutes to do a 10 minute review. Gotta fit in a 30 minute story that has nothing to do with the product, and don't forget to mention you still use a fanny pack.

[@christophercrane2686]

Stopped watching him years ago... how can u even compare his channel to this one?

[@tidge879]

@@christophercrane2686 I didn't, Pete did. That's what all the acronyms at the beginning were referring to I think.

[@christophercrane2686]

tidge879 ahhhh thanks for clearing that up, you had me thinking there

[@CSGraves]

I think you mean 'NF'. Of course, back in the military, we would have said 'ITYMNF' just now.

[@noamaster3898]

Recently dipped my toe in the multi-tool pool, and got right back out. • Got a recent Free P4 and was disappointed with the (slight) blade play and _raggedly_ cut opening holes, especially for the price...besides the shorter tools and lack of bit driver. • Picked up a recent Wave Plus instead, and was treated to far worse blade play. The lockbars were at 100% and still weren't pushing the blades/tools against the tiny stop tabs. I'm not an engineer and could see the problems and solutions for improving it. Also, the tool lock mechanism for when you're using pliers was too long and would "catch" the opening hole when trying to thumb-open the serrated blade...I had to file down the locking tab. Was really disappointed, especially since they tend to be the best-regarded MT. I'll check back in with them in a few years to see if they've fixed their engineering and QC.

[@dustycups]

I returned a LM Charge because of issues like these... but the replacement had them too. I kept returning them hoping I'd get a good one but by the time I got the 4th one the same I'd had enough. I think it's just how they are!

[@Suniking]

Just got this one as my first multi-tool a few months ago, I like it but I haven't been able to test it thoroughly yet. Another thing to consider for my fellow Europeans when you compare the victorinox's multi-tools to the leatherman's, is that usually the leatherman's are more expensive for us than the victorinox's (because of import I think). So if you take a leatherman you might pay more for an inferior model to what you could have gotten with victorinox for almost the same price.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Does anybody else intentionally look for reasons to use their multi tool and still use it less than once a week?

[@jcolterh]

I bought one and carried it for two months. I used it twice. Didn't need to use it at all but I found a loose screw in a gym locker and one on a door at work. I don't carry it anymore.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

@@jcolterh - that's awesome. I do the same at work, walking past a tool box so I can grab my leatherman just to justify its purchase.

[@archie7242]

I use mine pretty frequently but that’s because I use it for fishing haha

[@yossaauld1820]

Lol yeah I carry a wave it gets used a bit but probably not enough to justify the wight

[@alexpaulk9364]

I keep my Leatherman Rebar in my EDC backpack. I use the pliers and large flathead screwdriver a lot. I keep the blades shaving sharp for when I need them but always use the Benchmade 940/Victorinox Pioneer/Pioneer X in my pocket for knives. Honestly, besides the pliers, the Pioneer X handles everything on a daily basis.

[@mattb406]

I had the Spirit X. It definitely is my favorite multi tool that I’ve ever had. Would be nice to personally compare it to the Leatherman Free P2, though.

[@TangomanX2008]

I think any comparison with the Leatherman Free is going to come down to how important one hand deployment is to you. It's what the Spirit X completely lacks and it is what the Free focus on. If that isnt important, I dont see the point of spending money on a Leatherman Free multitool.

[@ukaszrosniak6237]

Spirit x?? vs Free P2 ??

[@SolidSnake24x]

i just did that and returned the P2. The X feels better in hand and has a better tool set

[@AlohaBlade]

I’m feeling bad for poor Bricky. No lines this time around. Reduced to a cheap prop. 😔

[@archie7242]

JUSTICE FOR BRICKY

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I love my swiss tool. Had it three years now and theres been no issues. The corkscrew isnt great and the scissors dont open very wide. Prefer the normal victorinox scissors , with the spring. Noticed the price is much more now, so im glad i got it before it was too expensive.

[@romererunamerika9437]

Add one hand opening for the knife screws for clean and servicing and you have an unbeatable multi tool

[@JustIn-op6oy]

Way back when, I picked up a leatherman PST-II that had a feature I wish was on all leatherman MTs - on one side of the file tool is diamond coating (feels like 200-300 grit) with a groove for fish hooks and pointed tools. That alone often means it's in my pack when I go camping/hiking/fishing/etc for field sharpening. I don't love the rest of the tool because my particular PST-II doesn't have locking tools (which I think they changed on subsequent runs of the pst) and isn't the most diverse toolset. If leatherman and other mt manufacturers were to add that option I think it would significantly increase the utility of the item.

[@benningsniper9516]

Gorgeous MTs. Best fit and finish in the hand. Very refined feeling. Sometimes I miss carrying mine, but when I got a surge, everything else just plainly was not as useful.

[@christopheryniguez825]

Throwback music soundtrack. Love it

[@PaulPedersen90]

FFIX?

[@Phleanix]

@@PaulPedersen90 Unquestionably. Great game, great soundtrack. Can't beat a bit of Nobuo Uematsu. :D

[@blizzbee]

The music gives me very Final Fantasy or Zelda feel.

[@ragnarocks7681]

FFlX was my first impression too

[@kinguin7]

Another EXCELLENT NutCedric 'n' AdaFancy FULL LENGTH discussion review!

[@jooky5]

Agreed-overall goes to SAK. Saw and file go to Leatherman

[@chrisfyfe9212]

Yep , the best of the mid sized ! I schlep a Surge , for heavy Chit , Spirit X for off duty/ EDC !

[@knifetrain3118]

Excellent review. I plan on getting one of these to go along with my wave. I do find the saw useful around the garden for cutting stubborn vines that wrap around things.

[@ogenmatic]

Thanks, Pete. I’ve been looking at some of these to get as a gift for my son to have packed on his newly acquired Harley and this might fit the bill (plus I might get my SOG PowerLock back - HA!) I like the thin size and big features aspect of it to stow on his bike. He doesn’t wear a belt so everything is in his pockets or backpack. Appreciate your objectivity. I couldn’t do it. Can’t even say “Gerber” without cringing but you point out some good things about theirs.

[@CedricAda]

I used to have a powerlock but I too gave mine away! Those are pretty nice like these are nice, in that well machined, shiny way

[@Adamant4160]

Fantasy music choice

[@gregtomamichel973]

Personally, I prefer the larger, heavy duty MTs. I carry a Leatherman Surge every day. I've got a SOG Power Access on the way, and eagerly awaiting the new Gerber Dual Force. Great review though, many thanks.

[@timking1964]

Thank you - great, objective review. I wonder what proportion of owners have only one multi tool? I’ve a Charge chucked in the car glove box, a Wave and ratchet kit in the bitsa kitchen draw indoors, and a Powerpint in a backpack. I’ve now bought a Spirit X to replace my trusty Alox 7, as more of a “gentleman’s EDC” tool - it seems highly capable and robust, yet slim and discreet enough to carry everywhere.

[@klaassiersma4892]

The Dutch army use these too.

[@patrickjoho3059]

"THE MOST USE & POPULAR TOOL EVER isn't SWISS" Dont tell it to a swiss soldier, can be jalouse of your jewel... do you now whi a swiss soldier take two swiss knife in is pocket? One never had the most import tool... the corke remower! So it's alway look shiny for the inspection. If you questioning me wich is my prefered; i'l would answer you "equal them whit the recreational back made in France!" And never more buy/offer one with a skrewdriwer in place... we are not from the blue cross Man!

[@Draknareth]

I like mine, got the Spirit X with the semi serrated butter knife blade as I always carry a plain blade anyway. Good multitool, I did use the wire cutters on slightly hard wire though and they're not as perfect as they were (but they still work) it was my own fault for not going out to the garage for proper snips!

[@TheGrenadier97]

I've recently passed from a Rebar to a SwissTool X and i say: Victorinox is superior in quality and finish, nulli secundus. All other multitools i may got will be just curiosities or collectables.

[@robbowman5857]

I always thought if I bought a Leatherman it would be the Wave. Then the Spirit X came out and there has never been a need to buy the Wave. Plus a Wave is like AU$250 on the LM website and a Spirit is less than AU$180. Scissors spring can be ground down a bit at the end to aid a wider opening, but it is still limited. I too prefer the standard Vic scissors like the 91mm version used on the full sized Swisstool. Best thing, NO TOOL CLUMPING. It's the thing I hate most about Leatherman tools. Kinda wish they just made the Spirit the standard model and had a larger and smaller version.

[@Minusroot8]

Can you put the music you use in the description? I always love the music you use and usually recognize it but today threw me for a loop. Thanks. Also great video. I rarely see people comparing the Swiss tools.

[@CedricAda]

this one was Gurug Volcano and the Black Mage Village from Final Fantasy IX

[@Minusroot8]

Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors ❤️ Thank you!

[@gregtomamichel973]

I think a wildcard entry would be SOG Power Access. I use mine regularly, alternating with a LM Surge. As a value-for-money option, the SOG is a pretty strong contender (IMHO).

[@kennethdrury4993]

Great video. I have the swisstool x. It’s basically the same as the spirit, it just has bigger scissors and straight handles

[@kknives_switzerland]

Surely do love mine and I use it so often!

[@saviom8166]

Finally, this review from you! I enjoyed watching this video. I look forward to the one you might make after testing it against the Leatherman while moving your home.

[@Hexsyn]

I have learned the hard way that I never want a multitool without scissors ever again lol

[@leemitchell3020]

For hunters the saw is great for splitting the pelvis when gutting a deer. I always carried the original Swiss army knife just for that. But this looks to be more usable

[@garrettferrell6821]

I’ve heard good things but I’ve never had a Victorinox,only Leathermans..I may get a Victorinox eventually though as I’ve been carrying SAKs since I was a young child

[@jcolterh]

Did you carry your daddy's sak?

[@James-ke5sx]

I see it as a classy multi tool. Something you would pull out of a messenger bag at a business meeting to fix something or a ladies purse rather than something like a black Leatherman surge

[@contrabassbob]

I have my dad's older Vic MT, a different model. Nice but a little tight in the pliers. Like him, I prefer carrying a small SAK and use real tools for everything at home or work. I like MTs but I rarely reach for them; I'm probably better off carrying a SAK and having a nice pair of pliers in my bag. I've been looking at Knipex's lately... Time for a pliers video Pete!

[@jcolterh]

I have a large sak. A HUGE sak. Great big ol thing. Keep it my pants but once in a while I wip it out and play with it.

[@jeremywang9148]

I use the plier, scissor and screw driver quite often

[@GOxHAM]

Always a fan of your music choice

[@WashJosh]

That eat a pair joke was great😂

[@MilledSteel]

Good review. I agree, not a big fan of spring loaded pliers for intricate one handed work.

[@JohnSmith-gs4lw]

Be sure to check out Felix Immler’s channel. He’s done a lot of comparisons. He also has the inside line on Victorinox products.

[@JohnC29]

The trouble you had with the bottle opener (cap lifter) appeared to be because it was a twist off.

[@germanredneck4414]

damnit. I just watched the video, checked amazon and saw that the Spirits price was lowered from 150 to 111€. Now i have one coming :p I also have a leatherman squirt and im very happy with it. Got great use out of it for over 10 years.

[@michaelkaliski7651]

Victorinox tools are much more comfortable in the hand than Gerber or Leatherman. Leatherman seems a bit more robust, but multitools are supposed to be there to get you out of trouble when the proper tool is not to hand, not as a substitute for the correct tool. I have a variety of these multitools but the Victorinox is the one I carry every day.

[@chrisfyfe9212]

Yes ! Leatherman stuff is cludgey , and clunky !

[@preppinainteasy9965]

I use a multi tool everyday the only reason I use Gerber is for the plier ease of access i alot of occasions have to open one handed and its easy to just slap that sucker open..especially fishing comes in handy..Im no gerber fan but I use the gerber diesel..literally everyday....i have others just pliers for me...and yea the wire cutters aren't the best with it...for me its all one hand operation....but i do like that victoronox....might have to get....

[@archivist17]

Have you seen Felix Immler's KZbin channel? He's done a number of comparisons - the latest just this week of woodsaws.

[@JG_15000]

I have one since 2016,this is the best investment that i did

[@motaman8074]

I'm always expecting Brickie to say something nasty. It keeps me on edge! I need a drink 🍸 😩

[@haymaker299]

The dogs say, "You can test opening tuna cans anytime you want."

[@AdvancedKnifeBro]

While this tool seems great. I much prefer the chopping shovel multit-tool seen in the ad preceding the video. It has all the tools I need, and the quality is much higher than Victorinox. And it is also made in the (unclear) country where I am from, and I noticed most people have pronounced the name wrong. They are all stupid.

[@homersimpson9637]

I own over 180 Victorinox + Wenger and the Swisstool Spirit is the best.

[@brandyhouston2105]

Thanks for making the video. There's more than one way to eat a pair!

[@914Rocky]

I’ve got the spirit x with the ratchet attachment and bit set. The ratchet is excellent. It takes standard bits and blows the Gerber away. Totally agree re the main blade. Not sure why Victorinox sticks with the crappy Swiss Army knife blade on a multi tool.

[@bigboy5978]

i like your videos. i believe i may be a fan. only time will tell, but i find myself stumbling upon your videos (and enjoying them) very commonly! both good reviews and still entertaining. for myself, my view upon this piece is that i might have go get one, hehe. as for you, have yourself a fine specimen of a day.

[@getsmart3701]

Good review mate...must say, I love my Charge.

[@couteauxmultitoolsletestde9168]

Great. I’m using the serrated one with an Opinel. So I can eat and work in the best condition. And last but not least, I can open a bottle of wine. I’m french. 👌🥖

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

In my world there's, well, Leatherman and that's it. The Gerber multi tools aren't any good.

[@etherealicer]

Actually, the MP-600 is quite good. Especially, if you need to grab on large diameter stuff a lot. Handle splay on LM is terrible. Also, quite sadly LM have gone up in price quite a bit while QC has gone down (That is double-bad if you are outside of the US, where warranty access is worse and prices are even higher). On my surge the lock on the main-blade and the scissors does not engage unless you are really forcing it and I needed to sand down sharp-corners on the handle. Of course I'm still hoping for a signal with 4 outside tools, that would be awesome. You would loose 1 small tool but gain the tap-hammer compared to the Wave/Charge. Or they could make Wave 3.0 with small tools in the outside-tool-layer adding 4-slots for inside tools.

[@mackjones7688]

Just because you have a preference to one particular brand. Does not mean that their competition is garbage. I own many multi-tools. I love my Leathermans but Gerber has some nice tools. Gerber has a government contract. Leatherman does not. Gerber makes a more affordable one hand deployment design plier. Is the fit and finish on the Gerbers great? No, but they still get the job done at a more reasonable price.

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

@@mackjones7688 you can think whatever tf you want, I like what I like

[@mackjones7688]

@@tacklecentralfishing1051 I have a god given right to think whatever I want. I do not need your permission to do so. I haven't insulted you for liking Leatherman so why the animosity? We all like what we like. Redundant comment. So have you used anything other than a Leatherman? What Leatherman do you use?

[@tacklecentralfishing1051]

@@mackjones7688 #sorryman #misplacedanger

[@Caffeinated-Neanderthal]

Real question is how often do yall walk past a toolset to retrieve your multitool just because it's fun to use

[@nmtoolsandgadgets4963]

Can you do a comparison on this spirit and rebar? Which one would you prefer?

[@CSGraves]

This makes me want to see a crossover with Felix Immler where you two use Victorinox tools to construct a hoist to turn Basil over with.

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

I have one, it's great. Just to let you know this one is the Spirit X. What happened with your Rebar?? Cheers.

[@shotokansimon7912]

Can opener: Use it in reverse motion to open the can in half of the time 👍

[@robbowman5857]

Or do the push technique and open it in 3 seconds

[@onionwife8507]

Or flip the can around and use the ring pull. 🤷‍♀️🤣😉

[@scootertribeg1708]

Very well done video; not much "fluff", while still being detailed. Plus a bonus for the T-shirt. Sub'd!

[@chrisfyfe1476]

The best Midsized Multi !

[@MrCRIS2121]

I have many multitools but I believe that victorinox spirit is the best of all.

[@13irishsailors]

Hope the moving goes well! I just moved my fiance closer to me and it was alot of work haha.

[@KalpeshPatel78]

Can you do a comparison like this with the NExtool multi tool. I have a Leatherman wave+ but I need a secondary tool which is much cheaper.

[@ramoverde4133]

Victorinox forever ! 🌶👍 I use the version with the serrated blade 'cause I have a plain edged pocket knife on me.

[@BrentonCarr]

I have the spirit plus.bi think the only real difference is the knife blade is a serrated spay blade, which I like.

[@Camelotsmoon]

When are we gonna see Leatherman buy out Gerber? I mean we've seen Victorianox buy out their cheaper alternative, and we saw zippo buy out there's, but Leatherman has yet to do so.

[@sinanylmaz6075]

thanks for this nice review , Iam happy with my swisstool spirit , but file and knife is weak for me , I wish they used a harder carbon steel on file.

[@shannondixon9031]

What???? No snappy bricky quips???? So devo..... 😂😂

[@quinnwarman5139]

Dammit now I going to have to buy a victorinox spirit lmao

[@vapeontv562]

more durable than LM mine is 10yrs of daily used.

[@WarRadish]

Nice review & summary. The brick didn't speak. It's a sad day.

[@hlpang1075]

The reason I will only buy Victorinox is after 10 years which tool will still open up. I have thrown 2 leathermans in the trash because nothing will open up after a few years.

[@MokuNui808]

Whats the difference between the spirit and the spirit x?

[@thomasharrison6367]

Spirit is very good but the swisstool x is excellent... everything you need nothing you don’t

[@nikgyver7]

i'am using victorinox from 1987 without any fail.best quality and fuctionality,my other multitools(leatherman,gerber) have many fails.

[@FreedomFox1]

Looks like the Rebar would be more compact than all three.

[@username6265]

OMG the tools are great but WHAT IS THIS SONG!? i just LOVE it

[@Studat]

I really like the gerber, I use it all the time and that's saying something because I have the wave plus and surge. I do wish I could get rid of the shit cutter inserts. Has anyone made an after market cutter for the Gerber?

[@musashi-san____1409]

Regret not buying more of these on Amazon for $67 years ago. I am embarrassed that I stuck with Leatherman for so long.