Do I need a Swiss Champ?

[Caranthanus]

But that brings another player in the field. You can keep your Champion and get pliers and bit holder in a Multitool, such as a Wave, Charge or Spirit Plus. How's that?

That's an other religion 

[kkokkolis]

Hey, it's the New Age. Why not?

[Syph007]

The swiss champs can regularly be had for $50 USD brand new on ebay and often amazon as well.  Thats very good value for money.

[ducttapetech]

Yes it is, come to the darkside.

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[sir_mike]

Depends on what tools are important to you I guess.  I do use the pliers often so I always carry a SAK with one. jI also use the scale pen quite a bit. On a swiss champ the only tools I have never used are the wood saw and fish scaler, so I would remove those 2 layers from a champ to form the best EDC SAK for me.

+1 on that! It would make a much better sak for my needs too!  More of an "urban" style sak.

[Caranthanus]

Hey, it's the New Age. Why not?

sure, sure, no prob there, moreover are very close beliefs 
but remains the fact that both have their own God


      

[jerseydevil]

What a silly question!  Of course you need a Swisschamp!    I didn't think mine would see much use at all but I was very wrong on that.  Great SAK.  I carry mine often at work, in my pocket attached to a short belt hanger.  Carries well for something so large.    And to the scaler haters, it's the perfect improvised fork to steal fries from co-workers...... 

[Aloha]

I was wrong I have 3 not 4 Swisschamps, 2 have grooved corkscrews and those live in SOS sheaths the one with red lanyard is my off day carry tool.  You can see I broke the spring for the pliers I use it so much.

[CanadianLMfan]

IMO you don't NEED a Swisschamp. That doesn't mean you shouldn't buy one.

[hiraethus]

Depends on what tools are important to you I guess.  I do use the pliers often so I always carry a SAK with one. jI also use the scale pen quite a bit. On a swiss champ the only tools I have never used are the wood saw and fish scaler, so I would remove those 2 layers from a champ to form the best EDC SAK for me.

+1 on that! It would make a much better sak for my needs too!  More of an "urban" style sak.

I'll just leave this here.

 

[GigaHz]

The swiss champs can regularly be had for $50 USD brand new on ebay and often amazon as well.  Thats very good value for money.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Original-RED-SWISSCHAMP-33-Features-53501-/131163826613?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1e89f929b5

[sir_mike]

Depends on what tools are important to you I guess.  I do use the pliers often so I always carry a SAK with one. jI also use the scale pen quite a bit. On a swiss champ the only tools I have never used are the wood saw and fish scaler, so I would remove those 2 layers from a champ to form the best EDC SAK for me.

+1 on that! It would make a much better sak for my needs too!  More of an "urban" style sak.

I'll just leave this here.

 

You are killin' me!  Nice!!!

[bigz89]

I guess i'm  just like the rest of you. I have a Champ, Champion Plus, Cybertool41, original Mini Champs, new Mini Champ lite and Deluxe Tinker. I love the Champ. Also carry a Hercules in my SUV, very handy tool. These are just part of my collection. My most common EDC is a Compact.

[cbowt]

    Wow! I sure appreciate everyone's response. Looks like I will be picking up a Swiss Champ as soon as funds allow. I suppose I already knew the answer, but needed a bit of  reassurance.
 
    The Cybertool 41 looks like an awesome tool, but I really don't need a tool that requires special (and rather limited selection) of bits. I think the Swiss Champ fits me better. I do have a number of plier- based tools, but I've found I don't need pliers on a daily basis.
     I do carry either my Diesel or Super Tool 300 at work without fail.
     

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I'd say you do mate

There just so incredibly versatile and well worth the extra bulk IMO

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[magentus]

I'd say you do mate

There just so incredibly versatile and well worth the extra bulk IMO

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They're not Farmers though are they!

I am excited because I think (fingers crossed) I have managed to obtain a Swisschamp in a swap. I can't wait - my collection (6 with the Swisschamp) will be complete...........

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Nope there not, but there a very honourable second in my affections

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[sawman]

While I too wish the CT41 had more bits available, I overlook the limitation since it gives me the basic bits I will likely need: flats and Phillips variations. It's still more capable as is, than a Swiss Champ, IMO. I find it to be the perfect SAK.

That said, I did just buy a red scaled Swiss Champ because while I prefer the CT41, I do like the SC.

[edcgear]

Everyone need a SwissChamp!!

On that line I need to get me one!! 

[magentus]

I'd say- yes you should have one!

I use to EDC a Huntsman which was great, until I was given an Explorer which I EDC'd for a year and loved................except it doesn't have a woodsaw.

I've just received a Swisschamp that I will EDC as it has everything I want on a SAK.

Eventually I may mod it to become a Woodsman (Explorer with a saw) but not until I've carried the SC around a bit.

Here's mine;

[captain spaulding]

I feel ashamed I don't own a Swiss Champ. 

[M0rkoni]

Yes,you need one Swiss Champ for sure...or two or... Well, you see the pattern. 

[Philby]

Yes!

[captain spaulding]

Yes,you need one Swiss Champ for sure...or two or... Well, you see the pattern. 

I know this pattern all to well.

[M0rkoni]

Yes, yes well known pattern for most of us...

[Fast Bill]

When I first read this thread I wasn't sure I didn't need a Swiss Champ. But the fish scaler, a favourite if slightly pointless tool, drew me in and I decided to get one in black, then red and then I made the mistake of visiting the flagship store in London. The red jelly scaled Champ just winked at me ... and I still don't know if I need one. But I'm comfortable with that uncertainty now

[kkokkolis]

That red jelly scale is the best. Pity that my Swisschamp is engraved, otherwise I would use that scale. But I will engrave this too someday.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Nah blue jelly is the best IMO

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[Fast Bill]

I'm very undecided about needing a blue jelly Champ but I'm quite prepared to put myself in temptations way just to see if I don't need one either ...

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Well you'll need one for work, one for home, then you'll need one for...

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