Just wanted to comment on the locking system of the Victorinox. In many countries in Europe a knife that can be opened and then unlocked with one hand is not allowed so this unlocking mechanism is on purpose two haned from the Vic so that the tool is legal in Europe.

Just FYI Victorinox has a decent warranty. I accidentally destroyed one of my SAKs and sent it in and even explained what happend and it was 100% entirely my fault and they sent me back a new one and I just paid postage. They say their warranty doesnt cover alot of things but I think they secretly do.

He chose victorianox throughout the WHOLE video then switched up at the end. Every Leatherman I have ever had has broken, I get tired of sending them back to be fixed, although they always have fixed them. Ordered my first Victorinox. Cant wait to check it out

I bought the first generation of the Wave when Leatherman first brought it out. Back then only the blades locked and the other tools did not. Also the head of the flat head screwdriver was quite a bit rounded at the corners. I can't recall if it came with the small scissors or some other tool. After a year of so of having it, I tried buying the Victorinox Spirit which at that time was about 50% more expensive than that 1st gen Wave, and I do recall part of the reason I bought the Spirit was for its scissors. The quality control on the Spirit was much better in that the tools came out very smoothly, all acting off of the same locking mechanism, and overall felt much better in the hand. I gave my Leatherman to friend because I ended up carrying the Spirit instead. I'm glad to see that Leatherman has made much improvements to the Wave since then. I haven't bought the current version of the Wave yet since I'm still satisfied with the Spirit and I'm not really a collector of multitools (though I do collect and buy more pocket knives than I'll ever need so I understand those who might buy multiple multitools just to have them). I think the bit holder option and replaceable cutting jaws on the current Wave are awesome options.

I had this leatherman for almost 6 months, used it a lot while buiding a house. I kept it in original pouch, wiped it up after each use to keep it clean. It had no contact with water,, but it developed rust spots anyway. Rust was on the blade, pliers, saw, inside the tool. This never happened to any of my victorinox sak. I also have a cheap crappy no-name multitool which took a fair amount of abuse as I don't care whether it brakes or not. It had numerous contacts with water and has never been wiped at all. No rust on it

Leatherman >>> Victorinox. SAK>>>> LM knives. If I were living in a coastal area with salt water I would switch to Victorinox though. Their steel never rusts

Victorinox quality is just amazing... It’s Vic for me...😊

If you're already carrying an entire 1/4" bit holder adapter, then you might as well get the Victorinox Swiss tool ratchet driver which is stronger and easier to use.

I have both and while both are great tools, I still prefer the Wave. Here's a breakdown for those who are wondering: Spirit X: + Looks sleek when closed + Pliers are very comfortable to hold + Satisfying clicks when opened and closed + Has an awl + and a chisel + Great can opener - File is worse than the Wave - I know it's a tool, but glossy metal is fingerprint magnet - Blade is not one handed (unless you get the MX) - Scissors really suck Now the Wave Plus: + Pliers open wider than the SpiritX + Amazing diamond coated file + Way better scissors + One handed Blades + Serrated blade + Replaceable wire cutters + Glasses/watch screwdrivers + Ruler (very handy) + Pocket clip + Cheaper - Heavier (8.5oz vs 7.4oz), but also shorter in length compared to the SpiritX - Some tools are harder to open and not on the outside

The spirit gives me suit & tie/gentleman type vibes, while the wave is much more blue collar manly man type of tool. Great vid though!

I have both of these tools. And I think they really carry well together. They compliment each other. Carrying this, and your ready to face the world!

Hello! Great review! I believe the Leatherman has an edge file as opposed to a metal saw...the XC is designed so that you can carry a dedicated folder as your primary and the serrated as your secondary...I have the Swisstool X, and many of your observations of the XC can be applied to the X...I wish I had the XC's chisel combo tool in the X, it seems to be more versatile...I made similar adjustments to my New Wave(2nd Gen) and I bought the X with ratchet; to give me additional capability for the X...subbed...Good job!

I have a skeletool cx and I’m picking up the wave plus tomorrow. I needed something compact with a scissors so that I could ditch the ones I carry. Great comparison. I’m hoping to buy an extender, belt clip and bit kit soon too.

Here, in Germany, having a two-handed knife is a must if you wanna carry it with you. You are not allowed to carry knives with one-handed openings.

I gotta give the edge to the Spirit for the chisel, awl, and the superior fit and finish.

After 2 years opening and closing the spirit x velcro it no longer holds closed. I am a handy man for apartments and it does get a TON of use. Way more probably than most people.

Just found your channel, love the name. Great detailed vid. I have 5 leatherman tools and love them. They are so utilitarian and they look the part. You can beat the tar out of them and they ask for more. But the Victorinox is so classy and slick. I would still go with leatherman, but the Victorinox has its place and I swap back and forth between the two depending on where I’m going and what I’m doing.

Dispongo de ambas multiherramientas, pero para serles sincero la multi de uso diario y que nunca me a dejado mal en las batallas, es la Swisstool spirit , es un top para mi trabajo como técnico. A pesar que tengo la wave primera generación, la Charger, una Swisstool rs, spirit x y la spirit mxbs mi preferida es la spirit x . Aunque tengo una gran tentación por una Surge 😊

My. New gen Surge is always on my side. Bought a second for a back up, incase I lose this one or send one off for warrentee, ill always have one with me. And you have the get use out of the leathermans to break them in to be nice n smooth. Great video. And i can use 1/4 inch bits in my surge bit extender. Maybe its a new thing.

Exeptionally fair and comprehensible comparison!

LEATHERMAN DONT HAVE A METAL SAW, FILE HARD TO CUT THRU METAL....., VICTORINOX HAS METAL SAW ....

I love both tools but if I were to choose only one I would choose the Victorinox.

nice review! imho the only thing better on Leatherman is the wood saw. i owned a Surge and i give it away. 2 screwdrivers broke and i reshaped them, the serrated knife went dull after i cut a plastic zip tie. also the scissors. my swistool is looking a lil different. i was able to add two bits with socket of 7 and 8mm. the only thing i really miss on Swistool spirit plus ratchet is a serrated blade. as i said, i liked alot the comparison, im aware that my Surgecould be an exception. i also own a Leatherman PS4 and i love it. very good quality.

The wave has a pocket clip too. So i say ease of carry to the wave. And replacable 154cm wire cutters now.

I think the wave is better looking and has more stuff I would use. Thank you for the review.

The VIC has way better side cutters than the Leatherman. I have both tools and the VIC can easily cut a nail or barbwire fencing right in two without causing an issue for the teeth while my leatherman side cutters get badly damaged cutting fencing. I’ve even had my leatherman side cutters have one of the replaceable blades fall out completely on the job leaving me hanging with nothing at all out on a job. Even after cutting barb wire and finish nails with the VIC side cutters it’s still able to gently strip wires even after hard use. I know I could pull that stupid wire stripper blade out but to trim wire but why bother.

I have to agree the spirit x pliers will not open up wide enough to work on faucet rings etc. I wish more people would show how more superior the wave pliers are. The spirit is good for camping but not plumbing or whatever plier function you need.

I am originally from Russia living in Europe and I must say there is something irresistibly attractive about Leatherman's design... it's the whole function over shape thing that Americans manage to implement in their products. I own a Leatherman Wingman and a top of the range Swiss Army Knife and you know what - the Swiss knife has never been used as it looks too perfect, I'm always afraid to get it dirty, the blade is to perfect for me to re-sharpen easily so I end up not using it at all while the Leatherman has been so useful that I don't even carry any tools in my car any more! If I had to choose a multi-tool I would go with the Wave! Thanks for the review!

Leatherman makes better knives, better pliers, better screwdrivers. Those are the main tools I use. Victorinox looks pretty and that’s about it. The tools are a pain in the ass to dig out.

This is exactly what i'm need to see. I'm from mideurope (slowakia) and it is exactly as you say. I will buy leatherman but for the price (leatherman in europe) and warranty its better for me to buy victorinox. Thank's

Victorinox spirit is better. Master piece. Unbeateble design. Cheaper. Stronger. Leatherman only wins in better marketing.

it's a chisel tool not a screwdriver. In Europe, such an aggressive and one-handed opening knife can be frowned upon by the police and they can take it away and fine you, better Victorinox

extreme quality content

i think you would really like the spirit x with the pen drop straight blade. its my favorite multi tool of all time i love its blade too.

Wave was a good mt, but the construction was disappointing - I didn't care for the stamped handles. I think the Swiss is more finely manufactured. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get a Swiss spirit, but still checking out the new leatherman free. I see I'm not the only to modify shower heads. Lol.

Bonne revue dans l'ensemble! Le gros point positif du swisstool spirit est sa prise en mains qui est beaucoup plus ergonomique que celle du leatherman wave. Sinon deux très bons outils!

It's a shame that leatherman don't reach the quality construction and machining of victorinox (tolerance, details, quality control etc), especially in non top price tools. It's a shame because leatherman design is better than victorinox design. Also leatherman warranty and innovation is better than victorinox. But American manufacturing and craftsmanship don't reach swiss/European quality. Every leatherman I have (7)have some waggle, some difference from side to other side etch... My 3 victorinox spirit models and many Swiss army knives are simply perfect equally one with other. Zero play, zero waggle, zero tolerance...

Could you take your own shower head around and simply swap them out ? Read that the heads build up bad stuff which through the showerhead becomes atomised in usage and enters lungs. Solution is soaking them in chems or vinegar occasionally. Surely most showerheads use standard threads. Sorry if have misunderstood the hotel plumbing dilemna. Do you take a wedge for the hotel room doors ?

Ok, an anyone tell me what the hook On the Swisstool awe is for? Can’t seem to find info on this anywhere.

I've always been a leatherman guy. I recently lost my edc Wave at the gun range the other day. Must have dropped it in the snow. So pissed. I really want to like the SWISS but it just looks sooooooo annoying to dig each tool out like that. I don't know why but it just doesn't draw me in like leathermans. I still might give one a try just to see what they hype is about. But looking at it and watching people use it, I don't like it lol.

In Mexico the leatherman guarantee sucks. It is also easier to explain the carrying of the vic as a tool than a leatherman since the vic does not have a knife and much less opening to one hand, i prefer Vic

for me the winner the victorinox with lifetime insurence ^^ and i can wear it in germany one hand open knives are forbidden sadly

VICTORINOX has the the best steel in the world !!! No other brand, there is no multitool can be last forever without rust except Victorinox! Unique quality, made in Switzerland with steel from Germany and France. Other multitools are made in China with steel from cheap metals!

Victorinox for me... Ergonomics carries a big weight when performing work... the spirit is just too comfortable at hand compared with leatherman...

i have been using both and find the swisstools to be too fancy. Its weird because they are really well build an precise but the wave is just more tool, im not worried to scratch it, be rough with it. greetings from germany

Don't trust the newer wave needle nose tips. Mine snapped off today doing a simple task

you are the first guy i see that has to use two hands to CLOSE the blade on the Spirit lol

Free P4 is what I like

There's a reason the Leatherman Wave is the best selling multitool ever

Victorinox has a better made metal

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Recommendation: Leatherman Wave? Well, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, no matter how wrong it may be. All those extra bits & pieces are pure silliness for tools like these. They have no value unless you carry them everywhere with you and who is going lug all that stuff around all day every day? You might as well carry a small tool box and have regular sized tools. But, I hope you enjoy your Wave and like your pockets packed with all those miniature bits & pieces.

Victorinox wins overall no doubt about it.

Vic for me

Heey mate didn't U know that with Victorinox U can open all your necessarely by outside???? 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

The leatherman wave is my favorite multi tool next to the surge and charge tti plus

Spirit scissors and wire chisel stripper are superior compared to wave .....knife of wave looks better

Victorinox the BEST!

bro i think the swiss is betge rin every way except the widr plier thing

Victorinox is the shit! Victorinox is fuckin art! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Leatherman carbon steel usesless victorinox ı m used never broken better victorinox

The Victorinox got disqualified as soon as it was revealed that its only knife was a bread knife

Victorinox is better tool