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| Brand: Victorinox
Category: Sports
List Price: $98.00
Buy New: $45.63
You Save: $52.37 (53%)
New (20) from $45.63
Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 437
Color: Black (oxidized)
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6 x 2 x 2
MPN: 53800
Model: 53800
UPC: 046928538003
EAN: 0046928538003
ASIN: B0002T5YNW
Release Date: October 8, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 No pen knife, that's fine! June 4, 2008
I love everything about this tool! At first I thought that I'd have to still carry a pocket knife w/ me since this doesn't come with a traditional pen knife, but I was wrong. The knife that is in this tool is very sharp, cuts well and does about anything a regular pen knife does. Very good quality.
The only down size I have found is that it is a bit on the heavy size.
 Exudes Quality But Its Blunt Blade is an Ugly Duckling May 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I own Leatherman multi-tools including the new Wave, Pulse, Juice S2, Skeletool CX, Micra, Squirt S4, and Squirt P4. I also own about 20 Victorinox Swiss Army Knives ranging from nearly all the recent Alox models and many cellidor models including the old Champion, Swiss Champ, Swiss Champ XLT, and Cybertool 41. After owning all of these types of pocket knives and multi-tools, I can say that Victorinox makes the highest quality, highest consistency multi-tools and pocket knives. (Don't get me wrong, I like Leatherman a lot as they make well-designed tools, too. But the consistency is lacking with Leatherman when compared to Victorinox.)
The primary strengths of the Vic SwissTool Spirit include:
All locking tools
Access to tools with the pliers in the closed position
Presence of scissors (which distinguishes it from the Spirit "S" model)
Reputation of extremely good corrosion resistance
Chisel (which is unsual in any multitool)
Extremely good wood saw (better than Leatherman)
Very light weight for its size (only 5.5 oz)
Premium brown leather case (best case I've seen that comes with a tool, only downside to the case is that it cannot be worn in the horizontal position on a belt)
Extremely attractive with highly polished metal handles and tools
Extremely comfortable handles for pliers
There are downsides, however, and they are in my opinion:
"Butterknife" shape of the only blade (it does NOT have the familiar drop point that Victorinox usually uses in their SAKs or MTs)
Serrations on that blunt blade take up most of the length
Plain edge is a very small part of the blade near the joint
Philips screwdriver that needs to be squared off as it slips quite easily
Scissors are tiny (and smaller than any other multi-tool I own listed)
The Vic Spirit exudes quality and precision crafting. People are always split on their opinion of the blunt, "butterknife" shape of the main blade. I dislike it. The serrations are also in the front of the blade, rather than the back part like most other brands. The serrations can be ground off, however.
If you want a drop point blade, then you can get the Spirit "S" version which substitutes a drop point blade, but removes the scissors.
Slim, Light, and Excellent May 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have never owned a multi-tool before. I did a lot of research into what tool would be best for me. I wanted a variety of tools that would be useful in day to day work as well as on a camping trip or on the trail. The SwissTool Spirit, the SwissTool RS, and the Leatherman Core were at the top of my list. I had the opportunity to try each of these tools out at local stores and the Spirit was clearly the tool for me. With all the same quality and functionality of the RS and Core, the Spirit comes in a small, sleek design that fits the hand perfectly in both open and closed positions. This is not a bulky and complex tool. It is elegant and fuctional. I highly reccommend this tool to anyone looking for a high quality munti-tool with all the might of a larger tool in a smaller package.
Good, just make sure you need it May 10, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The good - this is a well built tool with many useful functions. The pliers/wire cutters are excellent as is the unusual knife blade.
I can't give it 5 stars because it is bulky. I know this may seem unfair, but hear me out. Unless you specifically need the pliers/wire cutters, I think that one of victorinox's smaller pocketknives will serve you better for everyday use, giving almost as much tool with less bulk. There are components here like a scraper and metal saw that you may not need.
That said, I think this is a well made and solid product of very high quality and am still glad I bought it.
Excellent! May 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have looked at about 20 different Multi-tools in the last couple of weeks and this one is far ahead of the crowd for price, quality and value, especially with this offer of $10 off the $50 purchase. This tool is made with excellent precision and it is very obvious that it will not fall apart in the near future. The individual tools are easy to draw out and the feel and balance of this quality tool is unequalled.
What amazes most about this tool is the value for the money. There is no doubt that you would have to pay almost double the money to get a tool of this quality and feel. Each tool comes out so easy and it locks well. The lock release isn't difficult to find or engage either. If you need a specific tool in a flash, this is the one to get.
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