My Every Day Carry: THE SWISS CHAMP

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@vanneistat 2 жыл бұрын

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@Lainer1 2 жыл бұрын

Is it the $99 version Swiss Champ, or the ones that go for $200+, $300+??

@alexanderb3340 2 жыл бұрын

Sidenote to image 14a “carrying using the hook”: there are more use cases than just carrying fancy pastry boxes. In Switzerland, you don’t throw your paper in the trash. You precisely stack your used paper, newspaper, etc. Then you use a string to tie your stack of paper together. You need to carry your Stack from your flat down to the street, where it gets picked up.

@FrankDBoyce 2 жыл бұрын

The more you know. And also, Switzerland is just the best.

@Esundevil 12 күн бұрын

It also can be used to hold a saw blade for their tools that don’t have a saw or if you need different saw types.

@Zukini28 2 жыл бұрын

My man, respect to another person who gets tool kits. The family is coming around to the concept here and it’s saved us a few times. One in each car, one in the house, small essentials in the camper trailer and boat. EDC can get out of control but a small multitool with scissors on it is just as important as my phone and wallet. Thanks for the vid and the knowledge I’m not alone.

@mqramr 2 жыл бұрын

A good friend of mine gave me one of these on my 21st birthday in 1990 and I took it everywhere. I lost it the day before we left Everest base camp to come home, after an attempt at the summit by the West Ridge. That was 2006. Watching this, I think the time has come to replace it. It may be identical but will not be the same as my first; but maybe it will have its own stories to tell given time. (I had also swapped out the pin for a needle.)

@stirfryjedi 2 жыл бұрын

Edward Norton (as Scoutmaster Ward) uses the hook in Wes Anderson's film Moonrise Kingdom to grab a zipper tab from under a zipper-shut-in tent door. Of all things! I wouldn't have noticed it without your tutorial, Van.

@devinnagami 3 ай бұрын

I’m holding my Swiss Champ right now thanks to you, Van. Just got it in the mail and came back to the video to appreciate the beauty of it. Thank you sir!

@johnossendorf9979 Ай бұрын

I'v EDCed my pre hook and pin Swiss Champ since I bought it new for my 15th birthday in 1985. It has saved my bacon many many times !

@nicoloborghi8055 2 жыл бұрын

I do have a Champ. Bought to me in Switzerland by my grandfather when I was probably 8 or 9. Still with me now that I am 40.

@thetalkingfly 2 жыл бұрын

This is classic VAN, please keep making these good/fun personal documentaries! Or are they personal essay? But man I love this stuff! Cheers, Steve aka The Talking Fly

@miguelpulido1683 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible flow man, I love your meandering vibe too in most of your vids but cool to see you try on the choppy new yorker style, sure you mastered it before my time. Here to learn in more ways than one!

@skaaammm4760 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Van, I was in Switzerland recently with my girlfriend, I checked in the Victorinox store at the airport for all the pocket knives they had and thought about buying one, never did. Going there again in April then I get to buy one, you made me realize how much more than a souvenir it is, think it will make my life a little bit a little bit easier.

@NomadOverNormal 2 жыл бұрын

videos about tools is dope. I'm moving and going through my grandfather's old tools. He has too many for me to keep, but there is heritage in each one of them. Videos like this inspires me to be intentional with what i go forward with.

@patty109109 Жыл бұрын

I had one of these given to me around 1990. Five or eight years ago I mailed it to the Swiss company to have them sharpen it, and they sharpened and cleaned it up for free just the cost of shipping if I recall.

@barnabyvonrudal1 11 ай бұрын

cool. Will they also replace broken parts, like pliers?

@joedavis9842 2 жыл бұрын

I like that, everything has it's own specific tool kit, and it doesn't move between spots. I think I will impliment that into my life too. One for my car, studio, apartment, edc, my bike (when I start biking again), and I'll probably make one for work too.

@KelvinMedinathezarkman 2 жыл бұрын

This fulfilled man agrees, since the dawn of time man has created tools to make daily tasks more manageable. These tools were made personally by them with hours of painstaking labor to make it their own and the tools are nothing without them. This fulfilled man appreciated the spirited aspect of the swiss champ!

@ketch_up 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love my victorinox knives! My EDC is a vintage ranger, it has most of the tools of the champ but it's missing the pin, the chisel, the pliers, the Phillips and the magnifying glass. But, it's a lot easier to pocket carry in shorts. I think one day I will get a champ, however.

@markhendrix5438 2 жыл бұрын

This video got me jacked lol. The pace on this one and the kept-me-wanting-more was perfect. Git r done Van

@kadecarlson6847 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Van! Impossible to be a spirited man without proper everyday carry. I find my carry and tools are constantly evolving and I like your method of having an EDC every scenario. I’d be interested to see a deeper dive into each of your kits. Also that Tom Sachs leatherman!!!!!

@borntobeDewild 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I bought myself one and one for my son. It is important to be prepared!

@thatdad8305 2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t Agree More…!!! My EDC Is A Swiss Champ…!!!

@andreselcurioso 2 жыл бұрын

Exelente video saludos desde Perú 👍👍

@TotalHorseMedia 2 жыл бұрын

I like the short and to the point flow. I also have tool kits at my farm and ALWAYS carry a knife.

@elishmittywerminghanjensen1264 2 жыл бұрын

Such a powerful message in a concise video! Awesome job 👌

@littlejohhny42 7 ай бұрын

Good video. I feel the same about my tools. Workshop tools, garage tools, Jeep tools, etc. Have several knives and multitools squirreled away, including several SAKs. Love my champ.

@jacobkeltz3584 13 күн бұрын

This made me dig out my Swiss Champ today. Ive got the one with hickory handles

@GiancarloBenzina 3 ай бұрын

Every Motorcycle has it’s own EDC (tool-kit). Specific for itself and it’s purpose. Traveller bikes have tools in addition to help others helping me. Personal EDC is a personal pocket folding knife, handmade like my grandfather has made them with my aunts, uncle and mum and from the same locality by a traditional local knifemaker. Jacket EDC is a swisschamp Motorcycle Jacket EDC is a Leatherman original

@mo-draws 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Swisschamp because of this video, Van. And boy have I used it the past three days. No idea how I lived without it before. Thanks for the recommendation!

@JimacGTti 2 жыл бұрын

I also have localised toolkit 'islands'. For my out and about every day kit(I call it my macgyver kit), I also carry (along with the victorinox handyman in black) other bits, like a small para cord reel, folded gaffer tape (into a thick credit card shape) plumbers copper epoxy, a lighter and some small zip ties etc etc.

@inadifferentwayde7828 2 жыл бұрын

This is one is short and sweet Van. Can't wait for Friday!

@EllenEmOHPea 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tool kit philosophy. I feel the same way.

@tylerhoover9789 2 жыл бұрын

The lack of a locking blade makes it really tough to carry one of those. I used to carry one similar and had the blade close on my finger gashing me pretty bad and I wasnt using it outside of its intended uses. So that would be my one negative to those style knives other than that very handy tool. And to end Van great work on all your videos really appreciate the hard worker and attention to detail man good stuff dude

@grahamekellermeier8280 10 ай бұрын

Great idea I have two champs have one for the left pocket and the other for the right pocket never get them mixed up.

@MrJananton Жыл бұрын

Im happy for you! Cheers from Switzerland

@lowpowermodelife 2 жыл бұрын

Love my EDC classic SD however I have a few Leatherman tools laying around from a past life, can’t wait for that video.

@felixcat9318 Жыл бұрын

I'm in my 49th year of EDC my Swiss Champ, and I don't ever leave base without it. Tool applications are limited by imagination only. The hacksaw eats through steel and the wood saw is incredible, I have used it to cut out letterbox slots in solid oak doors, which it did beautifully. I have never bought a can opener, as I prefer the one on my Swiss Champ, and after opening countless cans over many decades, its still as sharp as the day I bought it. I've used the small blade to make an incision and the tweezers to extract a deeply lodged metal splinter from my hand. It is the best thing I've ever bought in my life and I can wholeheartedly recommend them. Victorinox carrys out repairs at no cost other than postage. Interesting channel and owner, subscribed.

@TimBrownYoutube 9 ай бұрын

I like you kept it super authentic with the mutilation from the non-locking blades at 2:12

@craigwilson118 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Classic SD on my keys. Minimal. They also come in loads of designs so make a good gift...my partner initially thought it was pretty at least...now "it's just the handiest wee thing" Add an Opinel 08 for camping food prep. Leatherman with pliers in the car. Bathroom has a cheapo screwdriver for the shower drain filter (quicker to take it apart for cleaning).

@prodbyroman 2 жыл бұрын

short and sweet, great video Mr. Neistat

@Soggywafffles 2 жыл бұрын

literally bought the Swiss champ just because of you. Cheers!

@inhousefilms_ 5 ай бұрын

Excellent. And excellent FMJ ref.

@AuthenTech 2 жыл бұрын

You almost sold me to EDC that thing! I might have to try it out

@toolsgear2695 8 ай бұрын

Way too heavy!!!! Try a Victorinox Farmer X. It has all the most useful tools except the pliers. The Vic pliers are almost useless…

@M00SEM0T0 2 жыл бұрын

Love the swiss champ, I find the pliers on my Leatherman wave + to be rather useful or I would probably carry a swiss champ myself.

@musiclaw1486 Жыл бұрын

Outstandingly AWESOME video! I could not have said it better! I have several Swiss Champs and love them! I would also love it if Victorinox one day were to offer an upsized yet identical tool equipped version in the 110mm format. I just got a WorkChamp and as much as I love the larger form factor, it lacks many of the Swiss Champs features.

@MaiElizabeth 2 жыл бұрын

The topic I've been waiting for from both the NEiSTAT - Tool Kits

@gjames5564 2 жыл бұрын

Love this Van

@ScowlerJase Жыл бұрын

I bought a Champ in 1997 . still have it , still use it...... I NEVER KNEW THERE WAS A PIN until I watched this video in 2023 !!!!!!!

@keylitho 2 жыл бұрын

I also have a toolkit for Cars, Bike, Motorcycle and my 2 oldest kid's cars.. I have a Leatherman Squirt Ps4 that I carry in the 5th pocket of my jeans.. Also carry a full size knife, flashlight and pen. Great video.. Keep em coming..

@tomthetoaster8004 2 жыл бұрын

My father gave me a white swiss champ when i graduated high school as a gift, use it all the time. Great gift

@ashleygovender4104 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you. Durban, South Africa

@shysterlicious 2 жыл бұрын

You could also have gone with “This is my Swiss Champ, this is my gun, this is for fighting, this is for fun.” 😃

@jasonbotelho3720 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the leatherman vid. I have both. Love the personal customizations

@michaelcolloton6971 9 ай бұрын

When I was a kid I wanted one of these in the worst way. Now that I'm much older and a bit wiser, I don't see the purpose in most of the tools. I've carried a Tinker for over 40 years The only thing I ever missed was scissors. The Super Tinker and Pioneer X took care of that. Among the 3 of them I have everything I need and nothing that I don't.. I've even used the parcel hook on a few occasions.

@icekura 2 жыл бұрын

thank you spirited man

@twisteddestiny4019 2 жыл бұрын

i already owned a swiss champ and im glad im seing some love for a tool i have had since i was 11

@JoeMama-ch8tk 2 жыл бұрын

Always carried a leatherman super tool 300, great all in one but you sir just sold me a champ

@looktheregoesmybrains1867 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your amazing life mastery.

@MrJeff1256 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my Leatherman for 29 years I believe. Great grab and go tool.

@TheCanadianBubba 2 жыл бұрын

Short n sweet ! Perfect for the spirited men 👍

@JagImaging 2 жыл бұрын

Love my leatherman . Its been my edc for over 10 years.

@fourthpanda 2 жыл бұрын

100%

@matt_freund 2 жыл бұрын

Saying no is an important skill most people have forgotten about

@2jimsy 2 жыл бұрын

Had my champ for 12 years now. It’s my everyday carry too.

@srmiii90 2 жыл бұрын

I love your content, it feels like a journey to discover something. I still get that in this video however, it feels like a midpoint in a message you want to convey not the whole message. Most of your videos feel complete from start to finish. Don't feel rushed for content and stuck in the machine of KZfaq

@aryanrashpa4941 2 жыл бұрын

hitting hard champ!!!!!! way to go

@hectormoreira4316 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great one!

@simeonjohn7153 2 жыл бұрын

Well executed! I to own one of these a truly indispensable tool.

@wyssdaniel 2 жыл бұрын

Great one! ☺ Best greetings from a Swiss ❤

@dazednconfused31337 2 жыл бұрын

I had a _Gerber Clutch_ with pliers which fits in a comb pocket, but the cheap frame metal fractured so tools swing backwards. A real tiny one I like is the _True Utility Microtool_ which is the size of my pinkie and sharp.

@fourthpanda 2 жыл бұрын

Leatherman micra is probably the best mini tool.

@laserdummy 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the Full Metal Jacket quote.

@stpetie7686 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Just got a flashback to MCRD San Diego. Didn't expect that from a Swisschamp video.

@beantownUS 2 жыл бұрын

love this new style of vids

@alexcarranza3302 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for da content

@iamjasonturner 2 жыл бұрын

That Tom Sachs Leatherman Charge+ at the end........very very nice.

@slippinggnome 11 ай бұрын

I carry the swiss champ too. It's great

@coop_coop007 2 жыл бұрын

A man for every season, a tool for every job.

@bubblelanguageschool1 2 жыл бұрын

Building my set in Thailand!! :D Thanks, Van.

@DavidHindin 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the full metal jacket reference !

@Metered_Air 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, Van! A Leatherman Squirt PS4 is my EDC. A couple less tools than your Champ, but includes the ever necessary pliers and scissors at a fraction of the size. Maybe you have a keychain that needs one.

@f0t0b0y 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@nigelmhubbard 2 жыл бұрын

Love the homage to the movie Jarhead

@runhikemike Жыл бұрын

This is one of the few videos that shows a multitool that is actually used. Nice job.

@salty_berserker_channel 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up van!

@jbratt 2 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍

@nikapls 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t get me wrong. Love all your videos. But this is my favorite in awhile.

@nigel_ivy 2 жыл бұрын

Best knife brand out there.

@SomeRandomBod 2 жыл бұрын

You had me at the Swiss, a spirited tool.

@deesee6009 2 жыл бұрын

Swiss Champ sales just skyrocketed

@YouEverSeeAFrogKid 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could work for Van just standing there watching him live.

@digdrivediy 2 жыл бұрын

My tools migrate all over the damn place...

@mikemericable 2 жыл бұрын

hey Van, with the amount of swiss champs you just sold, you ought to have some sort of amazon affiliate link to generate a couple bucks off of it.

@simonjking 2 жыл бұрын

Love you and your videos, you are very funny and so smart

@Stedmen 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought the wife and I one! Thanks!

@nyiti_ 2 жыл бұрын

can't wait for the leatherman episode!

@havefunbesafe 2 жыл бұрын

Damn good video Van.

@monkey2619 2 жыл бұрын

This is your best video

@PiscatorLager Жыл бұрын

Have you replaced the pliers?

@chris07970 2 жыл бұрын

I had a swiss champ when I was a teenager. I used almost all the tools, not the fish de-scaler though. I lost it a while back. Don't think mine was as loved as Van's though!

@vinc878 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. I like it a lot

@Caterpillar_-ne2tc 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the Leatherman video!

@TheGrenadier97 Жыл бұрын

I also carry a Swisschamp everyday. Amazing relation of functionality to weight and size.

@CheveeDodd 2 жыл бұрын

I've carried the Tinker for the past ~25 years. The Champ always felt a bit too clunky. The Tinker has scissors and pliers, which are the most used tools.

@Mjolbaggar Жыл бұрын

If it has the sissors and pliers it the deluxe tinker.