I kinda feel like a dumbadze for not catching it myself.
Well said, the craftsmanship on a Spirit is top notch. Almost to the point were one doesn’t want to use it for its intended purposes…. Leathermans just like being thrown around and take abuse, like an old Chevy 350…plus outside access blades have become an absolute necessity, I don’t like everything out there… I’ve been spoiled for to long.
I can’t deny that Swisstool is a beauty
Hows the steel in Victorinox? People been telling that its softer?
LOL, dont be too harsh on yourself - its proven that we need only first and last letter in a word to be where they should be, other letters could be in a mixed up order and still the word by our brain would be perceived the right way ;)!
That the Vic’s steel is harder. I honestly won’t know till I get it in my little grubby hnads… 
I just got this Tinker last week and it definitely seems like the steel is plenty hard, though I haven’t been too abusive toward it … yet. I like this Tinker so much that I’m buying a black Cadet tomorrow.
And it’s hard to go wrong with the Wingman. It’s not the best multi-tool you can buy, but it’s probably the best value multi-tool you can buy.
I’m going to have to get a Tinker.
Let me know what you think of it, for £10 they are a bargain.
Paul Chen produces some very affordable and generally good quality Japanese and Chinese swords The Multitasker was a re-badging I suspect but if both he and Fiskars put their names on them then that’s O.K. by me.
I have a Fiskars X5 Axe that Gerber sell as the Back Paxe II The Multutasker also uses the Gerber slide opening system.
I haven’t hard used it but it’s lasted a couple of years of occasional use around the house and car. When I first got it I gave everywhere on it a good wipe down and lube up with my favourite non-oil, Sentry Solutions Tuf-Glide, it lubricates and leaves a non sticky layer as it evaporates to protect. It’s worked because it’s in as new condition.
The Tuf-Cloth is good as well, basically a cloth in a tub or bag that has Tuf-Glide on it.
The products are not cheap but they work very well.
Tuf-Glide.
Been goofing off looking at Swiss Army Knifes…. I ran across this
It’s the SAK Champ
They are a bit costly as SAK’s go… But @ $35 ( New ) I couldn’t pass it up…
I admire my SwissChamp, but I end up carrying my Compact instead. All the tools I actually use in a two layer knife.
Arrived today
Nice ones, how about Climbers photos?
Received this today….
Victorinox spirit with tools set combo is awesome. Some says that it is even better than leatherman newwave and charge tti.
But that is matter of personal preference. I think Victorinox does have better blade materials.
The things aesthetics are off the chart. The workmanship is excellent. But the ease of access for those wanting a ‘one handed’ tool. Just not there.
Yes indeed even Ganzo G301 beats Victorinox in easy of use :)
Apparently SAK/ Victorinox have a almost cult like following. When I rated the Spirit X as poor ease of access… Sphincters tightened around the world. 