Should have taken a Swisstool instead

Dunc · **on:** August 20, 2007, 08:49:10 PM

I dont mean to rub it in and the guys from Leatherman must hate me by now

but i saw this on bladeforums from a guy with a LM Wave ......

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=493754

He says it was in fresh water for 30 mins and then inspected 8 hours later .

Heres a pic of a swisstool that was submerged in sea water and left 24 hours before cleaning , no rust what so ever .

Didnt have the heart to post it in the Leatherman forum

Dunc

zackhugh · **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:44:21 PM

I'm always amazed how my Victorinox knives/multitools over the years have never shown any corrosion. I guess that kind of torture testing shows why.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2007, 12:06:47 AM

I see you have a few nice pits there Dunc! Looks like you weren't completely unscathed!

Def

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2007, 12:12:03 AM

Quote from: dunc5 on August 20, 2007, 08:49:10 PM

I dont mean to rub it in and the guys from Leatherman must hate me by now but i saw this on bladeforums from a guy with a LM Wave ......

No hatred here

But... there's nothing here to rub in my face. These tools can rust. That's part of the game, and it doesn't bother me any more than slippy polished screwdrivers bother you

That being said, Vic's seemingly rustproof qualities are very neat!

Dunc · **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2007, 05:48:34 AM

Quote from: Defender on August 21, 2007, 12:06:47 AM

I see you have a few nice pits there Dunc! Looks like you weren't completely unscathed!

Def

Def those arent pits , but bits of sand and tiny bits of sea weed and what ever else is floating in the sea

When I get home tonight I will take a pic of same tool several months later . Even I'm not sure what state its in as its on the boat . Guess I'm going to have to put my money where my mouth is

Dunc

Dunc · **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2007, 05:49:22 AM

Quote from: NeitherExtreme on August 21, 2007, 12:12:03 AM

Quote from: dunc5 on August 20, 2007, 08:49:10 PM
I dont mean to rub it in and the guys from Leatherman must hate me by now but i saw this on bladeforums from a guy with a LM Wave ......
No hatred here But... there's nothing here to rub in my face. These tools can rust. That's part of the game, and it doesn't bother me any more than slippy polished screwdrivers bother you That being said, Vic's seemingly rustproof qualities are very neat!

665ae · **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2007, 06:26:49 AM

You know... I prefer my Multi's to rust... it gives me an excuse to buy a new one.

"Look honey, this ones so old it's rusting! I really need to get a new one!"

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2007, 10:59:33 AM

Quote from: 665ae on August 21, 2007, 06:26:49 AM

You know... I prefer my Multi's to rust... it gives me an excuse to buy a new one.

"Look honey, this ones so old it's rusting! I really need to get a new one!"

Thats Inspired mate

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2007, 11:03:13 AM

As far as rust goes swisstools are bullet proof, so I'm looking foward to the piccies mate

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2007, 12:31:28 PM

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it doesn't bother me any more than slippy polished screwdrivers bother you

Them's fightin' words to Dunc! I love it! ;D

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2007, 01:05:25 PM

Quote from: Defender on August 21, 2007, 12:31:28 PM

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it doesn't bother me any more than slippy polished screwdrivers bother you

Them's fightin' words to Dunc! I love it! ;D

Def

fight! fight! fight! fight! fight! fight!

Dunc · **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2007, 07:59:09 PM

First off I'll deal with the slippy screwdriver later

Ok lets get on with the pics I took a little while ago of the Swisstool RS that lives on the lifeboat . The pic I posted earlier was taken 24 hours after it was used and submerged in sea water while 7.5 miles out to sea ( if any ones remotely interested I can give a lat long ) . This was some time ago and was washed and dryed after 24hours . It has been used a good few times since but cant say if its been in sea water or not because I'm not always on the boat when it goes out .

Dunc

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2007, 08:06:11 PM

Beautiful pics again mate!

I am not surprised it still looks pristine!

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2007, 08:37:05 PM

You've just got to hand it to the swiss, they really knew what they doing when they design the swisstool

Great piccies mate

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2007, 11:41:03 PM

Quote from: Defender on August 21, 2007, 12:31:28 PM

Them's fightin' words to Dunc! I love it! ;D

Def

Now, now, lets not get hasty! I am out-numbered in this Swiss Forum after all... ;D

Dunc · **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2007, 07:25:28 PM

Now I suppose I had better say a few words about the so called "slippy screwdrivers " .Believe it or not I dont look at the swisstool through rose tinted glasses and I do agree it does have a number of faults . The blades are sods to get out unless your fingernails are on steriods and yes the phillips is a bit slippy and if care isnt taken when using it you can round the head off .I dont find any problem at all with the flat screwdrivers though . Its not a problem for me as I dont really use a phillips that much any way , but if you push down and take care its not a problem .If your faced with lots of screws then the nice people at Victorinox make one of these

Dunc

David Bowen · **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2007, 08:40:27 PM

That tool is a great addition to the ST, I have the CS Plus package, major weight on your hip but you can't beat the added usefullness. I have taken appart more stuff with this combo than any other tool.

David

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:07:03 PM

One of those is on the (ever increasing

) list of stuff to buy

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:49:26 PM

Yeah, those are pretty neat, and a good addition to any MT. Personally though, I don't usuallly like to have to bring any extras along, and that includes LM's bit adapters, holders, and sheaths. If I end up really needing a good screwdriver, I'll just bring a dedicated one. One of my favorites is a 1/4 hex bit, ratcheting one with a hollow handle for extra bits. It works great except when you need to fit in a really slim recess where you need a dedicated driver.