Swisstool spirit with ratchet

Syph007 · **on:** November 04, 2011, 05:36:50 PM

I decided I wanted to snag the swiss ratchet and the extras with the bigger case to compliment my spirit. Just arrived right now in the mail. Very nice rachet indeed. I love how it all fits in the case, and it all feels top quality. I thought I'd still keep my leathermans in the EDC rotation, but honestly this covers everything Id need now in one nice swiss engineered package!!!

Sean · **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2011, 05:41:36 PM

I used to have one of those kits. They are pretty nice aren't they?

5hif7y · **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2011, 05:43:20 PM

looks like quality gear. im a leatherman user most of the time but would luv to give a swisstoll spirit a go just to see how it feels. how do you like it in comparison???

captain spaulding · **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2011, 07:44:54 PM

Quote from: 5hif7y on November 04, 2011, 05:43:20 PM

looks like quality gear. im a leatherman user most of the time but would luv to give a swisstoll spirit a go just to see how it feels. how do you like it in comparison???

I honestly think everyone should try a Spirit and see how they like it.

Syph007 · **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2011, 08:12:01 PM

Quote from: 5hif7y on November 04, 2011, 05:43:20 PM

looks like quality gear. im a leatherman user most of the time but would luv to give a swisstoll spirit a go just to see how it feels. how do you like it in comparison???

I only used leathermans for maybe the last 5 years or so. I saw the swisstools but they looked odd to me, I did not realize at the time they are heavy duty quality tools. I started looking at other MT's, and I picked up a SOG MT, then I thought I might as well try a swiss tool. Bought the swisstool RS and LOVED it. I was blown away with the quality and fit and finish.

Recently I saw there was a smaller package swisstool (Spirit X) and that looked small enough to EDC while losing really no functionality. I now own 2 of those

. If victorinox made more MT's id buy them all, but only 2 models (with some slight loadout changes). I still like my leathermans, but they are no where near the fit and finish of the swiss.

If I could only have ONE MT, i would have to pick the swisstool RS, but the problem with that is its too heavy to pocket carry for me, even hung on lanyard. But the spirit is lighter and just right. So I carry the full size swisstool in my EDC bag, and the spirit in my pocket.

edcgear · **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2011, 09:49:30 PM

If you get the Wrench you can snugg fit all in that pouch (I did)...

Put the wrench on bit holder (instead of ratchet), and then put the ratchet with ratchet extension... (there is a small pocket on same side)... Then you are ready for TEOTWAWKI!!!

Syph007 · **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2011, 11:27:52 PM

Quote from: edcgear on November 04, 2011, 09:49:30 PM

If you get the Wrench you can snugg fit all in that pouch (I did)...

Put the wrench on bit holder (instead of ratchet), and then put the ratchet with ratchet extension... (there is a small pocket on same side)... Then you are ready for TEOTWAWKI!!!

What, there's a wrench too? Now I gotta look that up... lol

edcgear · **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2011, 12:32:32 PM

Yep

@_@ you need one....you need one....@_@

Sean · **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2011, 03:41:04 PM

There is something immensely efficient about having pretty much all tools open from the
outside without having to fiddle and crack open handles! I agree that the SwissTool is a
wee bit heavy but always did enjoy carrying the Spirit.

SAKplumber · **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2011, 02:17:14 AM

The absolute most versitile, compact MT in the world today.
Heres mine. SwissTool Spirit Plus with ratchet. Mods: 1/4" & 5/16th nut drivers, a 1/4" drive for sockets, a 3" widgey bar, U.S. Govt. tweezers, and a rake and wrench for lock picking.

Pics to follow.
Here's the links to the extras:
http://www.countycomm.com/titaniumwidgy.html
http://www.countycomm.com/tweezer.html
The pick set I'd like to have
http://www.itstactical.com/store/bogota-entry-toolset/

SAKplumber · **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2012, 03:44:51 AM

Quote from: SAKplumber on November 13, 2011, 02:17:14 AM

The absolute most versitile, compact MT in the world today.
Heres mine. SwissTool Spirit Plus with ratchet. Mods: 1/4" & 5/16th nut drivers, a 1/4" drive for sockets, a 3" widgey bar, U.S. Govt. tweezers, and a rake and wrench for lock picking.

Pics to follow.
Here's the links to the extras:
http://www.countycomm.com/titaniumwidgy.html
http://www.countycomm.com/tweezer.html
The pick set I'd like to have
http://www.itstactical.com/store/bogota-entry-toolset/

Well I've updated mine. I got a SkinthXL from Metropolicity and found I have more room:)

Here is a new thread I started today to show pics of the SkinthXL in use...

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=36107

SAKplumber · **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2012, 03:45:32 AM

I've moved my pick set & tweezers to another location as they are not often used.

North Man · **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2012, 02:50:54 PM

nice!

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