These reviews are the most thorough and insightful on you tube.

I would love Victorinox to make a 'Mini' version of this. Like the Leatherman Squirt. It would become the ultimate EDC

Great review thank you. At the end of the day when I pull out a tool from my wave, other tools come out and bunch up with it. With this Swiss tool, each tool comes out smoothly and by itself. The craftsmanship cannot be compared! Victorinox all the way. I still have my SAK from 30 years ago! 👍

In Germany and many other European countries you aren't allowed to carry one handed opening knives wich have a locking mechanism. So nearly all Leatherman tools are forbidden to carry except the Rebar, Super Tool 300 or Crunch. That beeing said you may realize why Victorinox didn't implement one handed features to their multitools.

Fast forward to 2023 and you have the one handed blade option for the spirit X.

Your review is way better for me than most other reviewers because a) we are watching a person who actually uses these tools as part of their profession describing the pros and cons of each tool from his personal experience, and b) you are articulating it so well. That's really cool. As for the ratchet that you said you don't have here, I have it. And, to me, an amateur home user, it looks very well machined, and very well built. But I would have LOVED to hear your take on it, especially from using it - including bits about how much torque it can take etc.

Very true user review...I have both the tools leatherman wave and Victorinox spirit x...both were my edc once for over 3 years ecah as a marine technician in India...I still prefer to carry t spirit over t leatherman wave for same reasons. Thank you 😊

Thanks for this thorough review. I own and use A spirit X for more than 10 years and to my personnal use I prefer it over the Leatherman Wave. Sturdier, more stainless, better finitions, and the tools are really usable. The philips screwdriver for example is a real 3D one, with reach and torque, unless the tiny and usuable one on the Wave. Same with the flat screwdriver. I own a very old Supertool Leatherman (over 20 years old) and it is really unbreakable. I've seen so many broken pliers on Leatherman Multitool, so many broken blade. Leatherman has a serious problem with the quality check control with their products. You cannot apply so much torque on the bit holder or it will fail. Leatherman nowaday use a too brittle steel and if you force it it will break. Victorinox steel is softer, It will bend but it won't break. Thus blades have to be sharpen more often, and cutting pliers are no so great with very hard wire.

I love your channel!! Ive watched several videos. This review is especially good for me!!

Got it today. I’m in love. Could almost be my favorite multitool! Almost. I love the meat cleaver knife on it, love the scissors, and love the package opener. I say it could be but it’s missing a pocket clip like the Leatherman wave and surge. It’s also missing one handed opening knives. I still think wave/surge is best overall multitool edc that I won’t leave house without. This tool I’ll put in my house for use or in my truck

Thank you for the wonderful content and a special thanks for not having an annoying intro 👍🏻

Thank you for the review. Very thorough and reality-oriented.

Once again; an excellent review ..... You're a teacher by nature; exceptional communicator

Thank you so much for the review!!

I disagree about replaceable cutters. Multitools are always going to be a compromise, and we carry them to use when full size dedicated tools are not available. The fact that we are often using them under less than ideal circumstances means it is inevitable that we are going to abuse them sometimes. I like the fact that the whole tool won't be ruined if I end up having to cut something I shouldn't. The replaceable cutters mean that you can get yourself out of a bind without doing permanent damage to the tool. Having said that, I do wonder if the overall design is weaker, since some metal has to be removed in order to accommodate the replaceable cutters.

I use the hook on my Swisschamp to help me pull bank line tighter, lift heavy stuff where my only handle is wire/twine, or to lift my steel bottle out of the fire by the wire bale. Super handy tool for sure

First of all, thank you for your videos brother, packed with huge amounts of information. Secondly, I believe that wire bender notch is quite useful in the 91mm models. Since those don’t have pliers, I use it to make hooks and loops, or just any bend. Doesn’t really work on anything bigger than let’s say Wire hanger thickness. Not sure it’s use on plier based MTs though.

I've been watching a lot of your videos lately, and you do some really great reviews. One thing, though, is how you often point out Leatherman's replaceable wire cutters as being 154CM. If you check their site, you'll notice they no longer call out the specific steel used in them, and if you check the Q&A on the page for the replacement cutters, you'll find a Leatherman rep referring to them being made from 440C. Not sure exactly when they made the change, but I think it's been a few years.

I gave one of this for my father in law He has a small farm in the Brazilian countryside and uses this thinf evey single day in the last 7 years. He never had one single problem.

Good review as usual, thank you. The main gripe I have with this multitool is the nail-shredding nail nicks used to open the tools. Oh, I know some of you have nails like claw hammers, and can't understand why I find this a problem. But this is about my nails, not yours! If you are trying to open the tools after being out in the rain, or after watersports or swimming when your nails are very soft, you will tear your nails very easily. All the tools are locking, and don't use slip joint locking, so why does Victorinox use bear trap springs just to keep the tools closed?

As always , EXCELLENT REVIEW! I see a lot of people trying to compare Victorinox VS Leatherman. Both brands are serious and professional. We need to remember the environment and regulations in USA are not the same in Europe. Ex. Environmental talking just most talking about wood and trees for hinking in Europe most of the forest had soft/medium hardness wood. Is why brand like Gransfors make Axe with low hardness AND Victorinox do not need a very hard steel but they have a lot of humidity so the need for anticorrosion is a 'must' . About regulations as we know, one hand open knife is illegal in most of European Countries. Here in USA he had Hard wood or Very hard wood that is why the pattern of the saw is more aggressive..... Regulations allow one open hand knife and most common and practical steel in USA range from 420-440 A,B and C. Leatherman will not add a lower steel hardness since is cheaper to replace tools than knifes. The warranty is 25 straight and is a supreme no questions ask warranty. Making blades apply more time and labor. Instead of tools. Victorinox give a lifetime warranty where honestly ...... I really believe a radio of 10:1 vs Leatherman in claims. Based kn forums and blogs. The Spirit and Swisstool are lighter and slimmers. Compact and with 1 tool engaged option which I find very comfortable. The pliers are for general use. . . Spirit pliers don't open like the Wave BUT what can you do with a full open Wave? Is just ridiculous uncomfortable tight a bolt with a full open mouth, so Spirit is more realistic of what the size reach? This are a few thoughts only. Nothing nto.do with the magnificent review from TX Crib Tool. Ben, please do more reviews. You have a lot of fanbase because of the professional way you make this stuff. Respectfully, MB

I have the original Spirit. Great tool, and great quality. That chisel is wonderful. I do not like the scissors. Seems like too much length wasted for the handle and too little used for cutting edges. They cut like SAK scissors, though. The wire-cutters I do not like. I prefer the Rebar's. And the awl is good enough, but others are better, Pioneer, Rebar, Surge. The price was much lower but it was doubled a while back. Still an amazing tool. Another excellent review, Ben. Thanks.

M8 I love you videos keep up the fantastic work. Thanks ❤

Very thorough review. I’ve owned both the Leatherman Wave and the Victorinox Spirit X and greatly prefer the Spirit X for ease of use. The “negatives” you highlight have never caused me any problems. Just FYI, I prefer the original Wave to the so-called new & improved version.

Wow really awesome tool!!!

The spirit of PST lives in this tool.

The best multitool ever made.

The Wire cutting blade tool looks great. On the V wire stripper I just put my thumb on the wire and pull with my original Super Tool. I like this Spirit X. Looking to perhaps upgrade.

Very helpful. Thank you.

I like the metal saw, I use it for slot cutting stripped out screws/ bolt heads all the time. too many tools miss that feature

I'm trying to find the larger xc pouch. Any ideas?

28:28 Why would one need a separate folder if one carries the Spirit XC? What does a point on a knife do that the blade on the XC can't ? Genuinely curious. I have been able to use the blade on the XC to puncture things like plastic covers etc.

My off duty Multitool , my default work multi is the Surge ( with Whia double ended bits ) .

I'm gonna have to have this

Not that anyone is asking but I just got a Sprit X and I have a Leatherman Surge, ST300, ST200 a Wave, Rebar, Charge TTI-Which I hate the pliers, and a Wingman. I have watched toomany videos on the swisstools and spirit's that I decided to see what all the hype was about. Well, I am gonna say for now, I prefer the Leatherman Line but I can see the love and respect for the Swisstool Sprit X and others in their line. First off the sheath is fantastic on the Spitit. One of my complaints with Leatherman is their sheaths and country of origin along with the lack of ability to put a sleeve on their issues sheaths for their removable bit driver for the rebar and ST300. I feel Leatherman still holds the crown for Multi tools but that is only my opinion. Different multi tools for all us fools. Anyway the lock up and smoothness of the tools on the swisstool spirit is amazing and very precise. The smoothness of the pliers back and forth are very stiff but should smooth out. The chisel is cool as hell and TX tool crib is the best multi tool reviewer on the planet. His review is spot on. He keeps it real and pulls no punches. Also the handles collapse on mine quite easily when fully extended, if I were trying to get a wide grip they could collapse which I am surprised at from what I heard about the spirit x. Overall I think they need a pocket clip on the spirit x in this day and age. Well that is all for now I think I will stay with Leatherman and give this a try also. I will use the swisstool spirit in my rotation and give my opinion later. As I stare at it tonight I have to admit it’s a beautiful tool in and out of its case. Now I’m going to have to get the swisstool just to compare. Multi tool rabbit hole.

I've used a Swisstool for 19 years! Never sent in for warrenty! Victorinox kicks leatherman's ass!!

Outstanding quality, not sure about its usability. As much as I love Victorinox pocket knives, I can't make my mind on one of their multitools. This being said, I would like to see a video comparing a Leatherman Free P* and a Victorinox Spirit *. Keep up your excellent work!

I’m surprised you did not make a point of talking about the fit and finish vs Leatherman. I’ve owned every Leatherman like you and never thought much about the Swisstool. Once I bought one though it was such a crazy feeling. Day and night the fit and finish of the swisstool was better. Every charge and wave I have owned has had one tool that had play. Sometimes it was the knife sometimes the file etc.. and even when you notify Leatherman, say your knife has a bunch of play brand new, they will swap you and then the new tool will have a rock solid knife but then the saw or file will have lots of play. I love Leatherman but the standards on what leaves the factory are less than victorinox. It only takes a having the two tools side by side to figure that out.

Great review. Love that you talked about and explained every tool. I have the spirit plus ratchet version. Not sure if your versions tools are in the same order or not. If I open my can opener between half and 3/4, with my wire cutter open on the other side, then close the handles together. You will find that sweet spot and it will strip wires with ease. Hope that makes sense. Lol. It is time consuming to open up two tools though.

I'm sure you know this by now but where the corkscrew shines is in undoing tight knots and tangles. I've used that a few times and it's awesome.

I got a Winchester which is low budget it works good for my use.

After using the spirt x for a faucet sprayer nozzle replacement I found out the spirit x does not open as wide for pliers as the wave which is disappointing. Still a great tool but it in no way opens wide enough in the pliers to do basic bolts like the wave or charge series. It seems to be made for smaller screws and I wish the pliers opened wider. That is my only criticism.

Man I don't really need another multitool but I've seen these going for £80 online (that's about $110) which is the same price as a new Juice S2 I saw in a shop the other day and nearly bought, but I'm glad I didn't although I could have probably resold it for a profit. This can be made completely UK legal by dremeling the blade of the ''butter knife'' on it until it has no edge whatsoever, at which point it becomes a spatula. So I think I'm going to buy one next month. Carried with a good slipjoint like a Manly Wasp S90V or Spyderco UKPK this becomes a top-notch EDC combo.

Great review. How long have you had this tool? I notice your pliers are mounted the other way around to the older one, with the file/screwdriver being on the side that pivots.

I know the vid is over a year old, but has anyone tried the 1/4" Rebar bit adapter on the phillips driver? Could it maybe be made to work without hurting its ability to drive screws too severely?

The only reason I haven’t bought one of these is because I really don’t use multi tools like I used to when I used to get greasy. Now I tend to carry a Victorinox Cadet on/off the clock. On the clock I add to that a Knipex belt pouch with a 125mm pliers wrench, 150mm Cobra plier and a 180mm pliers wrench. This is the best review I’ve seen on this tool and maybe I can find an excuse to pick one up. I don’t think it’s a Wave beater but it’s a damn nice tool. The accessories are super cool too.

My default EDC Multitool ! The Surge gets the nod for work . It’s pretty rare to see broken Vic. Plierheads .

Nice review

I'm looking into buying a multitool to carry on the road with me as a truck driver. my toss up is between this with the ratchet set, and the wave+ or surge with extension and bit set. Which one would you recommend? I'm in the PNW

Which blade do you find more useful, the classic pen blade here or the "butter knife" on the regular Spirit?

I considered gettimg this for sometime. One of the biggest disadvantages for me is that they are riveted and thus not user-serviceable. Being able to maintain and clean a tool properly is one paramount for me. Otherwise, this would've been perfect as it comes with a handy set of tools.

I think you need the eye to make it an Awl as well. Which, as I'm sure you know better then me, allows stitching with leather.

I think it’s the best in the market maybe that’s why you have two😄

My new SwissTool Spirit MX has a little bit of lateral plier play. Close to 1mm of play measured at the plier tips. Does anyone else have this problem? Looking at some SwissTool forums, it seems that a little bit of plier play is expected and normal.

Where did you get the sheath and tool kit? I got the sheath with the spirit x and want to upgrade eventually.

does the wrech attach to the phillips?

Hey TX TC thanks for another informative and entertaining vid on the SwissTool Spirit X. You mentioned that the Leatherman 154CM replaceable plier cutting jaw blades is a big plus. Consider the following scenario of what happens when the cutting blades are damaged. Do earlier versions without replaceable blades under warranty get replacement plier head repairs? In the case of 154CM replaceable jaw blades do LM consider it as wear and tear item and make them purchasable, not cheap either? That is place them outside warranty and at the owner's expense? If the answers are Yes, Yes & Yes then the marketing of these fantastic 154CM jaws is maybe not all that wonderful and perhaps even disingenuous. In my LM MT holdings there’s at least one that has significantly damaged 154CM blade inserts. My experience, from a durability standpoint, is that the inserted blades are not necessarily stronger and more resilient than integral plier head cutters. Oh BTW, I have indeed damaged cutters on a SwissTool Spirit. The result had the pliers binding which was a giant PITA and effectively rendered the STS lame until fixed. Ironically, I used the tip of a diamond file from a LM Charge TTi and some patience to remove the deformation that had immobilised the STS’s plier head. All peachy keen now.

I just got this Swiss tool spirit x. I was testing it out making some hardwood shavings like I usually do with my multi tools and the blade chipped. Do you think this is normal.I’m deciding whether to return it , have it repaired or exchanged. Victorinox said it was not made for carving but that they would repair it or exchange it. Thanks

I understand what you are saying about the blade being short but you can't have the bent arms for easy pliers application and a longer blade. The handle won't accommodate it unite you want a bend in your knife too.

I have the Victorinox Swiss Army SwissTool Spirit Plus Ratchet because I could and it is the deluxe model.

If you close the pliers as hard as you can with your grip, say 5 times, it will loose up and get exactly as your other spirit.

I've never had a SwissTool or ST Spirit in hand but I question your claim that the tools are not one hand opening. If they are smooth and easy to deploy, as you said, it seems that you should be able to pinch the tool at the nail nick and pull up allowing the weight of the MT to deploy the tool. Maybe a slight wrist flick is needed. Have you tried that?

Hi, what is your favourite Multitool!? My guess would be Surge but still just wanted to confirm.

Weak point is the pivot, after some use there is play in the handles. Using the philips driver is very irritating when the handles keep moving in your hand.

I just push the screwdrier blade up to trap wire for stripping on the superior wire stripper.

I wish Victorinox would take the Leatherman ratchet as a challenge, come up with their version AND incorporate it into a multitool. Now that would cool.

I own the tool. 31 minutes of nitpicking. The crate opener tool which u call a wire stripper is a great multi function tool.

I really don't mind the steal and I'm knife guy I have S30V. M390, S90exe and I have used Leatherman Skeletool cx and knife is good really good but all other stuff and biggest problem rusting and that is not normal rusting with time that is crazy rusting in 2 weaks players have spots of rust . I cudent believe it. And Victorinox Spirit MX is every thing I want and sheat is wery good also packet clip is ok so I cary Spirit on the belt or in the pocket . To mee best multi tool I ever have.

Does anyone know the dimensions of this tool? How wide is it when closed?

i broke a spirit x but it was my fault. i was working on a old house an i was lazy didn't feel like going to get my craw bar so i was using my pliers to try to pry a loose board up. i guess i pulled at an angle too hard and the damn head snapped.

I assume no wire crimper?

Don’t feel bad about thinking Leatherman makes better saws. Even Felix Immler (the SAK guy) agrees.

The new Spirit X's have a one handed opening large chromium blade.

I wish that Philips was square, so I could use an adaptor with different screw heads

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Have you seen felix immlers new video on the victorinox can openers? He was able to open a can in 10 seconds with that style. Might put a bug in your head about the eagle claw style can openers though haha!

This would not exist without Leatherman.

And you forgot to mention: the scissor is a left hand type --> why Victorinox did you do the design in this way ????

3:49 to get to the meat

The Phillips head screwdriver is way to soft and damages immediately with first use!

Nothing to complain about, but use sorry.

22:39 carefully, the cover is painted!

You have to keep in mind where the tool is made. In the European Union it is illegal to carry a one handed operation knife or multi tool. You have to have a reason why you are carrying such a tool or knife, but I still love there quality and precision. One of my everyday EDC.

Leatherman can't hold a candle to victorinox!

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The Ratchet is better

The screw driver is not so good harded👎

You have to remember swiss tools are a softer medal for that reason I wont buy one and if you look on ebay the swiss tools are going for almost 200 bucks! I'll stick with the charge tti or surge

Leathermans barely better

Victorinox tools are ugly!