| | |  | Camera & Photo | Home » » Swiss Army SwissTool with Pouch | | | | | | | Description: | | VICTORINOX POCKET TOOLS INCORPORATE MORE THAN A CENTURY OF TRADITION AND EXPERIENCE. IN 1884, THE ORIGINAL KNIFE WORKSHOP WAS ESTABLISHED BY KARL AND VICTORIA ELSENER AND THE FIRST DELIVERY OF KNIVES TO THE SWISS ARMY WAS MADE IN 1891. WHEN KARL ELSENER CREATED THE "ORIGINAL SWISS ARMY KNIFE" IN 1897, HE BEGAN WHAT WOULD BECOME THE SYMBOL FOR QUALITY, FUNCTIONALITY AND SWISS INVENTIVE TALENT ALL OVER THE WORLD. | | | Features: | |
• Pliers, Screwdriver (2mm), Screwdriver (3mm), Lock Release, Kickback Springs
• Wire Cutter (for wire up to a hardness of 40 hrc), Screwdriver (5mm), Bottle Opener
• Screwdriver (7.5mm) Large Blade, Wood Saw, Reamer, Phillips Screwdriver
• Chisel/Scraper, Strong Crate Opener, Wire Bender, Stripper, Scraper, and Crimper, Can Opener, Ruler
• Hard Wire Cutter, Lanyard Hole, Comes with a Nylon Belt Pouch
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.1 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.29 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 42 reviews |
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 Swiss quality in a solid MultiToolMay 21, 2010
The Victorinox SwissTool is one of my favorites. I have other MultiTools and prefer this one overall. The handles are smooth and comfortable where you grip them. Some tools out there are terrible in this regard. All the surfaces are rust proof shiny stainless steel. I will not compare this tool with a knife or other "one-handed" opening cutting device since it is not a fair comparison. That means if you are looking for something you can snap the blade open with one hand then go find yourself a knife made for that purpose. This is a TOOL. It is strong and has many useful tools attached. Personally I would not want my knife blade to pop open while I am holding it in one hand. Yikes! All the tools have a great snap closed position and the lock is very positive. I have not had any tool lock fail. Best of all the Victorinox name means quality and a great warranty should something go wrong with your tool.
Fantastic multitool - I carry it wherever I goMay 01, 2010
I'm a structural Engineer-in-Training, on my way to becoming a licensed engineer, and I also spend a lot of time hiking and bicycling. I've been carrying this knife with me just about wherever I go for the past four years or so - it is fantastic. It's not great at any specific things, and can never substitute for a good toolbox or specialty tools, but it can do a lot of different things, and it saves so much time to just have this with me for the quick, light-duty tasks that I encounter. While I was an undergraduate student, this tool plus a hammer served as most of my on-the-cheap dorm room toolkit, and served quite effectively.
Compared to other multitools I've seen, I'm particularly pleased with how sturdy this knife feels and has proven to be, how every single blade is accessible with the pliers closed, and how securely /all/ of the blades lock. Also, while this is now a fairly common feature among multitools, this knife was one of the first to think of actually rounding the edges of the metal on the side that you grip for the pliers, so that you don't kill your hands if you're holding something tightly.
The lock for the blades is a slide that springs into place whenever you open any of the blades. Most multitools only have a couple of the blades lock, which seems silly to me - I'm providing more downward pressure when using the dull-edged screwdriver blades, so while I'm not going to cut off a finger with philips head, it's still at least as valuable to have that lock as the main blade. To close the blades, you have to pull and hold the spring lock back. I've never had the lock disengage on its own (and I've treated it quite harshly).
Unlike some Leathermans and Gerbers, there are no screws that you can tighten should anything become loose. However, I have never had that problem with this tool. It still feels just as tightly riveted as it did when I first got it.
The only actual negative I have for this knife is that, while the edges one holds for the pliers are rounded, they're also smooth steel - which means that a sweaty or greasy hand will start to slip the tighter you grip. It's not practical to create finger holds or similar on a compact tool such as this, but Victorinox could very easily just roughen that rounded edge a bit, instead of letting them be perfectly smooth.
Also one point of maintenance: every few months, I need to add a little light lubricating oil to the joints for each of the two sets of blades, otherwise they start to stick (such that pulling out one blade may start to also pull out the blade next to it). But again, that's just taking care of your knife.
They've beat Leatherman at their own game!Nov 29, 2009
Like many of you, I've been using Victorinox swiss army knives since I was a lad. My grandpa brought back my first one from Switzerland in the early 1980s. At that time, Victorinox swiss army knives were not to be found stateside. The quality blew away anything we had in the states at the time.
Before I got this, I got an original Leatherman, figuring I'd give my fellow countrymen a chance before looking to imports. This tool simply blows the Leatherman away in every category except one: weight. It is an absolute brute compared to the original Leatherman.
Closed, it is 4-1/2". It seems to weigh about half a pound. Mine came with a belt sheath that can be worn either horizontally (yay) or vertically. (yawn)
Coming from a Leatherman, the first thing I noticed is the high-gloss finish Victorinox put on this baby. It is the same as is on their knives. Just top quality througout. Don't get bent out of shape because it takes fingerprints so easily. It doesn't matter, because it WILL NOT rust. (this is unconditional with Victorinox, unlike with many others)
The next thing I noticed was the larger bulk. After that, I noticed that ALL the tools lock, and lock solidly; not just locked from closing on one's fingers.
After that, I noticed that all tools except the pliers are on the outside of the knife when it is in the closed position. Therefore, when one needs a tool besides the pliers, there is not even the need to open the pliers. (unlike with the original Leatherman)
This is the real handyman's multi-tool. Much beefier pliers than the original Leatherman. There are no one-handed blades, like on the newer Leatherman Waves, but that is not what this knife is about. (it should also be noted that the one-handed opening blades on the Leatherman Waves are not actually that fast to open, as they are so tight & with small opening slots)
Most of the tools are simply the same or a bit larger than on typical swiss army knives. Tools that I was pleasantly surprised with:
- #2 Phillips screwdriver: is long enough to be useful
- Small flathead screwdriver: it was a surprise to see this little gem on such a big tool
- Metal file: Can be surprisingly useful for fine-tuning the fit on things, whether plastic or metal. The metal saw is a last resort kind of thing. The file is also useful for deburring sharp edges off of things.
- Chisel: While I don't use the chisel much, this tool also has two sharp wire stripping notches in its base. These are not the joke wire strippers like are included on the bottle openers. These are for real.
- Bottle opener/flathead screwdriver: This has been lengthened to make it feel more like a real screwdriver and less like a bottle opener.
- Large flathead screwdriver: This is truly large and sturdy enough to be used on the biggest flathead screws. It feels sturdy enough that one could probably do some real prying with it.
- Wood saw: I rarely cut wood with this, but it is also useful for cutting plastic. I cut more plastic these days than wood.
- Scissors: As many of you already know, this tool is second only to the blade for usefulness. I'm glad Victorinox didn't gyp us out of this.
The only thing to watch out for on this tool is the size & weight. Be sure you're willing to carry a big, beefy tool. The big quality and functionality are there too. If you don't want to carry a big, beefy tool, I recommend getting a medium sized swiss army knife with the pliers blade, and realize that it is for comparatively light duty.
best tool on earthJul 14, 2009
Im going to keep this short..
I have been using this tool for the last 5 years nearly every day, it barely shows wear, and still functions perfectly. It is indestructable. My only grip is the tension in the tools, careful when using your fingernail..you could chip a nail lol.
Swisstool is a multitool you NEED to own ...May 02, 2009
I used to carry a well known name brand multitool until I found THREE superior options ( my decision was based on 40+ years as a fire fighter, police officer and bomb disposal technician ( EOD ). I have owned a number of multitools over the years and abused them all ( that's why the good ones have a lifetime warranty ). The three best for the money in my opinion are the 1. SOG Powerlock , 2. Victorinox SwissTool and 3. SOG Pocket PowerPlier - don't waste your money on anything else - no other multitool can come close to a SOG or Victorinox in performance, functionality and warranty. I do own other brand multitools and have a desk drawer full of them and they are used solely for opening envelopes and packages. When I need a multitool at work I want a `real' multitool that I can depend on to do the job at hand - the following 3 are my choices, depending on the assignment.
The first rescue multi-tool worth your money is a SOG Powerlock ( various models are now available to suit your needs - " including the assisted opening "). I prefer the S66 because of the tool / implement selection. This folding tool isn't new, a fact that speaks to its highly regarded Compound Leverage mechanism that generates twice the pressure and gripping power of lesser tools. To wit: this thing is the Jaws of multitools. Beyond strength, you'll love the pivoting handle covers that really do improve comfort and dexterity. All the essential tools are intricately positioned for deployment and for you showoffs out there, the PowerLock's ability to open with a quick flick of the wrist is undeniably cool. The PowerLock features removable, pivoting handle covers that improve the comfort profile for your hand. More pressure can now be exerted on those tough jobs! Like the rest of the family in the series, the PowerLock can be opened and closed with a one-handed flip of the wrist. This is a basic requirement from SOG as so often one is holding wires or standing on a ladder and does not have both hands free. All tool components are easy to access and lock in the open position. The Phillips even locks in two open positions. With one of the simplest and safest locking devices ever engineered, just press the back of the lock and close the component into the handle. Included components in the S66 include a plier / gripper, 3" straight blade, 3" serrated blade,3 sided file,large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, small screwdrive, medium screwdriver, can opener, bottle opener, "V" cutter, wire crimper, blasting cap crimper, compound leverage, comfort grips, rulers and lanyard ring. The PowerLock also comes with a heavy-duty, dark leather pouch. A standard design issue with any SOG multipurpose tool is the advantage of it's hex bolt construction. This essential design element gives you the greatest versatility to clean and change tool components ( additional tool components are directly available from SOG for a modest charge) - with hex bolt construction holding the SOG's together - replacing tools is a snap. The SOG features all stainless steel construction ( also available in a black oxide finish #B66) and comes with a heavy duty leather pouch, a Lifetime Guarantee and they are MADE IN THE USA. Street price is around $55.00.
The second multitool in the lineup is a Victorinox SwissTool which comes equipped with both a plain edge AND a serrated blade / seat belt cutter which can be life saving in a auto accident. Victorinox Swisstools are quality unsurpassed , as are ALL of the lineup of Swiss Army Knives. The implements on the SwissTool are well thought out, each tool is individually accessible and locks securely in place. The knife blades are scary sharp and probably the sharpest of any production line knife made today, plus they are stainless steel. The heftyness of the tool speaks of it's quality, ruggedness and ability to do the job. I have broken the plier head jaws on several other manufacturers multitools , never on a Swisstool, including the smaller Swisstool Spirit, they are made to last a lifetime. I have had occasion to send Swiss Army Knives t Made in Switzerland with a lifetime warranty. Street price around $50.00.
My most recent addition to the "Best of the Best multitools ", the third, in my arsenal of multitools and I find it adequate to do 99% of the jobs handled by the two mentioned above. Lighter and more compact than the SOG PowerLock, its big brother, the Pocket PowerPlier ( Model #S44 ) is very easy to carry and use. SOG's Pocket PowerPlier is packed with essential tools that include pliers/grippers, wire cutters, partially serrated blade, Phillips screwdriver, three-sided file, can opener with a small screwdriver, bottle opener with medium screwdriver, an awl, rulers, lanyard and heavy duty leather pouch. Again the PPP's advantage of hex bolt construction leaves all the other multitools running for cover as this essential design element gives you the greatest versatility to clean and change tool components ( additional tool components are directly available from SOG for a modest charge) not offered by other multitool manufacturers. With the interchangability you can replace the partially serrated blade with a 3" plain edge blade and I also removed the 3 sided file and replaced it with a serrated line cutter. I find carrying the PPP a benefit because of less weight hanging on my belt ( 5.5 ounces vs 9.6 ounces for the PowerLock) . Also noted is SOG's Deluxe Pocket PowerPlier ( Model S45) whichs adds a large screwdriver, 1/4 socket drive however it loses the awl as a tool and weighs in at 5.5 ounces - same as he S44 model. Backed by a Lifetime Guarantee and they are MADE IN THE USA. Street price around $45.00
revised 05/2009
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