If there is a little play in the swisstool, gently squeezing the rivets a few times with the knipex pliers wrench with the plastic jaw inserts will tighten them back up again. Just takes a few seconds. Much better than fiddling around with pivot screws imo
@saviom81667 ай бұрын
Interesting. Thanks.
@BishopZammit Жыл бұрын
I have a dozen or so multi tools. Mostly Leatherman and Victorinox. I just got my Victorinox spirit x about two weeks ago. It is by far the best and my favorite multi tool ever. I've had just about every Leatherman Gerber etc. The Spirit series is THE BEST. I just ordered the Victorinox Spirit MX while watching this video. I'm a plumber so I carry my multi tool on my belt in the sheath which is why I got the spirit x and just ordered the spirit MX VS the clip model. I love your enthusiasm for the Victorinox Swisstools. They are my favorite tools by far. Keep making videos brother I very much enjoy them!
@saviom8166 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I especially enjoy hearing from folks such as you who use these tools in a professional context; for me, that's the best source of feedback about these tools.
@anthonys2392 жыл бұрын
Just bought the spirit mx clip model. Can’t wait for it to get here! Thanks for the video!!🤠
@kabayan97462 жыл бұрын
I can feel your LOVE with Victorinox swisstool spirit X, and I can see it! :) Excellent Videos Brother! keep it up! I have Swisstool Spirit X and bought the Clip....it fits perfectly and not touching anything when pliers are open, in fact still got 1-2mm space.
@VIProfessor5 ай бұрын
Same here. I just picked up a Spirit and clip separately, and was pleasantly surprised to find that there was no gap between the plier jaws.
@mike_qbik2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you. I had no problem with the length as it was very informative. Subbed
@saviom81662 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@chrisfyfe92122 жыл бұрын
I have an MX Clip . Personally I’m not a big fan of the Swiss Tool ( as a tradesman I’m a tad bit belt heavy at the best of times , the Spirit is about as much weight penalty as I want ) . I made a pouch for my MXClip (custom wet mold ) it’s carried in the tip down position ( in re: the blade ) . I molded the leather carefully around the clip , so it will not escape custody ! I only use the clip for temporary “ parking “ , while performing a task . Thank you for the tip about the screws , maybe a small amount of blue loctite would make it less nescesary to apply as much torque . If removal of the screw becomes needed , a light touch of a soldering iron , would help guard against excessive torque , if removal becomes needed .
@husafel7 ай бұрын
The Phillips sqrew driver on mine is a little loose. But the rest of the the tools are tight. On my Swiss tool.
@mightbesherwood13132 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown. Looking forward to seeing more of your collection. Subscribed!
@ghulammuradi66516 ай бұрын
It's probably a safety feature so you don't damage the treads!
@Davidg3682 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I've been looking forward to it
@chrisfyfe92122 жыл бұрын
Good and thoughtful thread !
@roy-batty2 жыл бұрын
23:45 that issue is easily fixed by giving the clip more bend so it clears the handles. However... The point you made about picking something up or plucking stuff... I consider it a feature now. Btw, is the knife tab on the Spirit MX clip in the way for you? You know, when sharpening, cutting something, using other tools... I am debating on whether to get the whole tool or just the clip for my Spirit X. Another point about 36:00. It's a better idea to bend the spring slightly, call it a less permanent solution. And if you're filing metal, you'll have more luck filling the scissor part instead. Glad I found your channel, I really like how you explain stuff. Everything I wanted out of a review.
@saviom81662 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your input. I haven't used the Swiss Tool models with one-handed opening blades for any actual work yet to adequately comment on whether those tabs get in the way.
@chrisfyfe92122 жыл бұрын
I love the Spirit family , the full sized Swisstool is too much weight penalty , for an Old Guy , who usually carries a lot of belt weight ! I enjoy posts , your points are always well taken !
@saviom81662 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chrisfyfe92122 жыл бұрын
@@saviom8166 It’s nice to see an intelligent analysis every now and again ! Are you by Chance a Lawyer ?
@saviom81662 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfyfe9212 Thank you very much. No, I am not a lawyer. I work in Learning and Development, part of the HR functions in the corporate world. If you are referring to the bit about public threat perceptions from blades as viewed by police or courts, I did dabble in 'close protection' once because of my interest in such ideas.
@edgaraquino2324 Жыл бұрын
Good video! How do you like the XC as opposed to the regular Spirit? I find that carrying the X or the XC in pocket is too bulky for me...I prefer using the very fine leather sheaths that V provides...I have the Swisstool X, & it's tight...Looks like you need to send the loose Swisstools to Victorinox for adjustment or to get replacements...you must remember that Victorinox never intended to have one-handed opening blades...they have them now due to customer demand, especially from the U.S. ...I think it takes away from the esthetic look of the original blade...subbed...p.s.- may I suggest a tiny bit(applied with a needle), of loctite to the screw? This will, I think, help to better keep the screw(& the clip) in place since the screw is limited to being "finger-tight"...
@psampa9 ай бұрын
Great review! Do you have any play on the Spirit? I bought a Spirit MX clip and there is a 1mm play on the pliers and I was wondering if this is a common issue.
@concealmenttraining937111 ай бұрын
Slight spine wack easily makes the locks fail on the spirit.
@qui-gone2 жыл бұрын
That bit about scaring people 🤣 I am amused
@saviom81662 жыл бұрын
Well, _you_ would be! 😄 My opinions are the context of me wielding them. I don't want to have to explain to cops who may already approach me with suspicion on account of my size here. 🙄
@mehdiflayelle Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. Ca, the spirit mx clip fit in the spirit non clip version leather pouch with the ratchet?
@rich876111 ай бұрын
do you get the movement in the pliers? so much so the wire cutters anent as good as they could be. same on my swiss tool and spirit. I'm devastated
@saviom816611 ай бұрын
Not at all, no unwanted movement or loose jaws in the pliers. Have it looked at by Victorinox?
@martyinthecounty2 жыл бұрын
Does the knife blade hold a better edge than the regular swiss army knife like the tinker?
@saviom81662 жыл бұрын
No, it's the same in terms of edge retention. Same materials used. But, it's a larger blade.
@TheStoyanbahchevanov Жыл бұрын
Hi, I think that filing the spring of the scissors on the spirit x will make the spring weaker. I will attach a link to another fellow. Check it out, I did mine like that and it's a lot better: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrtinrp5lt3YiWg.html Cheers 👍