Swisstool X or Spirit X

Agent X68 · **on:** October 08, 2010, 01:07:10 AM

Which do you prefer?
I am looking in to getting a Swisstool, and I am deciding between the Spirit X and Swisstool X. For me, weight is not a concern, and I need scissors. X model because I want one blade, not 2.

Spirit X

Swisstool X

Benner · **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:11:28 AM

It's the bigger bro for me.

Stirling3749 · **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:20:56 AM

I would say go with the Spirit. (I'm sure most will agree)
The overal package is tighter and yet the tools are just as good, in some cases the Spirit tools are actually beefier than those of the original Swisstool.
The comfort and ergonomics of the Spirit make all the difference and like I said, as far as the individual tools there is no compromise.
Only thing the Spirit lacks is a ruler. That was my biggest issue when deciding which one to get.
Good choice with the X. I have a Spirit X myself and I use that strait blade allot, I use the scissors allot too.
There are a few sxs comparison reviews kicking around the web and Youtube is a great way to get a feel for the tools.

Trust me man, I was on the fence about this one for a long time and did allot of research but in the end the Spirit is better in almost all respects.

Agent X68 · **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:23:41 AM

What about the scissors? The spirit scissors are the only thing keeping me away really, they look like the SOG scissors that everyones hates so much. Also are the pliers needle nose on the spirit unlike the blunt on the swisstool.

Stirling3749 · **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:45:28 AM

It's true the scissors dont open as wide but they feel more durable.
There was a thread recently comparing the Spirit snips to those of regular SAKs. might be worth a read.
In my opinion the narrow opening doesnt really make allot of difference unless you're cutting a really big sheet of paper or something, for most things its about the same amount of cuts.

Stirling3749 · **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:47:01 AM

Pliers are pretty much the same at the tips as far as i can tell.

Stirling3749 · **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2010, 01:48:29 AM

haha sorry. heres the thread i spoke of http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,23132.0.html

ari6126 · **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2010, 02:13:23 AM

This is a bit of an apples and oranges comparison. I think most consider the Spirit to be in the same class as the Wave/Charge line. The Swisstool is larger, and competes with the Surge and ST300. The reason why Vic hasn't gotten rid of the Swisstool is that the newer Spirit doesn't really compete with it.

Also, looking at your picture, your Spirit isn't an X.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2010, 03:02:36 AM

I have no idea what you prefer, but I'll take any Swisstool Spirit over any regular Swisstool. You just have to decide if you can handle evolution or are more comfortable with the dinasaurs.

Agent X68 · **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2010, 03:14:34 AM

sorry about the pic, I don't know swisstools, can you please post a correct picture please.

Stirling3749 · **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2010, 03:27:32 AM

The only difference between the regular Spirit and the X is the blade. Regular version has a serrated sheepsfoot style blade and the X has a strait edge drop point.
There's also an S model which has both blades but no scissors.

MultiMat · **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2010, 03:54:09 AM

Tricky if weight is not a problem

. I love my Spirit X with the proper main blade & scissors , but if I got a Swiistool as a user (I have 3 non users

) I would get the Swisstool X. Agent you need to decide on HEAVY duty or just heavy duty

Vadim · **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2010, 04:19:39 AM

Spirit X

jzmtl · **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2010, 04:36:15 AM

Swisstool if you don't care about weight, the scissors are way better.

Styerman · **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2010, 04:59:35 AM

Spirit X , 95 % of the Swisstool's capabilities , nicer package .

Chris

ducktapehero · **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2010, 10:09:49 AM

I LOVE the Vic Spirit and it's one of the tools in my EDC rotation but if weight/size isn't a concern I would always go for the bigger tool. I have 2 of them, they are the tools I keep in my cars.

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2010, 10:38:19 AM

Check out here BTW http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,5232.0.html for a tool by tool comparison.

May have to sticky that one day as I keep having to dig it out.

Agent X68 · **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2010, 09:27:35 PM

I will probably end up getting both at one point or another for the collection, but I would edc this one in a bag if it was a swisstool, or a pocket clip if the spirit. ~~I just can't find a cheaper spirit x than the swisstool x on eBay from gad-zooks.~~
EDIT never mind

Agent X68 · **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2010, 10:05:08 PM

I am probably going to go with the spirit, I will have to get one soon.
Nutnfancy convinced me.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2010, 10:42:35 PM

I'd go for the Swisstool X, as I prefer to have as bulletproof tool as possible (not that the Spirit is exactly weak of course)

Gareth · **Reply #20 on:** October 08, 2010, 11:29:37 PM

Not that I've owned a Swisstool, but from handling them I gotta say I prefer the feel of my Spirit when being used as pliers. BUT! I'm not a huge fan of the scissors, so if they're truly important to you the Swisstool might be a better option IMO. Not saying they're bad scissors, just that Vic's other offerings are better.

edcgear · **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2010, 11:39:49 PM

I got ST Spirit X and LOVE it... Done some mid to serious work with it and... Well what can I say... It is flawless, smooth and user friendly

! My next stop is ratchet, and then SwissTool X with wrench. Not that I have something against ST Spirit, just to have something for EDC rotation!! They both are excellent MT's and you can go wrong ither way!

Millhouse · **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2010, 11:40:06 PM

If you can, try to handle both tools. I've had both the Swisstool X and the Spirit X, but found the Swisstool to be too big for my small hands.

The Spirit was perfect, and I now have 3.

VicX · **Reply #23 on:** October 08, 2010, 11:49:36 PM

Quote from: Agent X68 on October 08, 2010, 01:07:10 AM

Which do you prefer?

I own a Spirit (not an X though) and it is simply fantastic. Perfect tools, perfect steel, perfect ergonomics.
I've been working with a Swisstool X and loved the fact that it felt a bit (but just a tiny bit) stronger.

So, which one do I prefer?

Agent X68 · **Reply #24 on:** October 09, 2010, 12:20:08 AM

I have handled a regular swisstool, (non X) but haven't handled a spirit. I might actually go for the regular spirit, as they are less expensive, and the "buttuer knife' is less threatening, I also have a SAK for cutting, my Wenger Evo s10.

Singh · **Reply #25 on:** October 09, 2010, 02:48:57 AM

Swisstool.

speaking of which, how about an RS?

furto · **Reply #26 on:** October 09, 2010, 03:13:58 AM

This has pretty much convinced me that I need a Spirit X, anyone know of the cheapest place to get one? (gad-zooks is pretty cheap, but the $14 aussie shipping kind of sucks)

Or if anyone has one that they want to sell

ari6126 · **Reply #27 on:** October 09, 2010, 03:16:15 AM

Quote from: furto on October 09, 2010, 03:13:58 AM

This has pretty much convinced me that I need a Spirit X, anyone know of the cheapest place to get one? (gad-zooks is pretty cheap, but the $14 aussie shipping kind of sucks)

Or if anyone has one that they want to sell

Did you talk to the Catman?

furto · **Reply #28 on:** October 09, 2010, 03:19:56 AM

Ah no not yet, I'll have to give it a shot.

MultiMat · **Reply #29 on:** October 09, 2010, 03:36:12 AM

Quote from: furto on October 09, 2010, 03:19:56 AM

Ah no not yet, I'll have to give it a shot.

I got my one from Tim

, the good/bad thing with buying from Tim is you can pick up plenty of 'extras' to fill out the parcel, $14 for shipping too Oz from the US is average mate. My last 2 purchases the sellers wanted $35us & $37.50us too ship too Oz ,they were small MT's. I organised a US 'middle man'

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