Swiss+Tech's New Tools

[Ombudsman]

Just found this new Tools from Swiss+Tech

A New Utilikey


Link: http://www.swisstechtools.com/proddetail.aspx?PID=44


The XDrive Micro Ratchet



Link: http://www.swisstechtools.com/proddetail.aspx?pid=46

And XDrive Compact Drives:


Link: http://www.swisstechtools.com/proddetail.aspx?PID=47



Link: http://www.swisstechtools.com/proddetail.aspx?PID=48

[Ombudsman]

More New Tools:

A Carabiner Multitool:



Link: http://www.swisstechtools.com/proddetail.aspx?pid=50


& a Bottle Opener Tool:



Link: http://www.swisstechtools.com/proddetail.aspx?pid=45


It also appears that they updated their logo 

[jekostas]

Somewhere in that new logo should also be "Barely Functional Plastic Junk!".  Seriously, this stuff just looks like rebranded plastic key chains they sell at bins in hardware stores for a dollar.

[AimlessWanderer]

I bought my dad one of their mini pliers tools a few years ago and it's served him well. My Utilikey (original version) is still going strong too and has been a great buy. Not too convinced about these latest offerings, although that micro-ratchet might be worth a closer look -even if it's just for use as additional hex bit storage with a back up light

[Chako]

I agree. Their latest gadgets are real junkers. Stick with their all metal mini pliers and you can't go wrong. Anything with plastic in it...stay well clear.

[Ombudsman]

I actually stumbled upon this looking for one of their small pliers. Good to know that at least those are still going strong 

[J-sews]

One gets the feeling that they are....reaching a bit.....in order to come up with new product ideas.   

[scrappy]

I own the ratchet and it slips do it does not really ratchet.

[jzmtl]

Why do they have to put a dinky LED in everything?

[badwolf]

Well not sure about the new logo SS

[jekostas]

Why do they have to put a dinky LED in everything?

It's stupid cheap, they can tack on another $5 to the price and say it's another "Function"?

[Heinz Doofenshmirtz]

Why do they have to put a dinky LED in everything?

It's stupid cheap, they can tack on another $5 to the price and say it's another "Function"?

Most likely.  Personally can't stand 5mm LED's myself; but I'm an even bigger flashlight snob than MT junky...

[Carlos]

A lot of their new stuff just resembles a lot of those OEM chinese multitools.

Why do they have to put a dinky LED in everything?

A small light can be handy sometimes. I don't mind having a small led on a keychain-like tool, as long as it's well done.

[Gadget Guy]

You guys don't want to pay for quality and bitch when the tools are too junky!     

[jekostas]

You guys don't want to pay for quality and bitch when the tools are too junky!     

Okay, maybe we've been spoiled but Swiss-Tech's entire metal pliers lineup can be had for under $20 retail, and the only one I don't like out of those is the MicroMax 19-in-1.  The rest are really, really solid.

[andix]

I got the Micro-Plus EX 9-in-1. The flat head screwdriver bent on a mild job. The Philips head also grinded in a tight screw. Nope.

[sawman]

I've found great uses for their original utili-key but not so sure about their new one 

[Eyegor]

Another Micro-Tech and Utilikey fan here. Agreed that these look iffy. Will definitely take a look at the new key though.