Extra bits for Swisschamp XLT

[kkokkolis]

Hello.
Do you know wher could I find some extra bits for the Swisschamp XLT?
I'm interested to more Allen bits. In the eshop I know the show replacements for the XLT set of bits. If they had the XAVT's or XXLT's extra bits I would buy them.
http://www.swiss-knife.com/asp/result.asp?lan=EN
According to the designation (bit 24-25) there should be more bits, right?
I don't mind if they come from another vendor.
Thank you

[nuphoria]

Not seen the extra bits for sale - have you tried Victorinox customer service directly?

[GigaHz]

They can be bought here, but shipping is high. We need to get a group buy together.

http://www.pizzini.at/shop/contents/en-us/d31_schweizermesser-ersatzteil_01.html

[Heinz Doofenshmirtz]

They can be bought here, but shipping is high. We need to get a group buy together.

http://www.pizzini.at/shop/contents/en-us/d31_schweizermesser-ersatzteil_01.html

I'd be up for that.  Never hurts to have spare bits on hand, and I wouldn't mind getting some of those harder to find ones as well.

[kkokkolis]

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=613&Itemid=35

Do you know the Swiss vendor islander is talking about?
He might have those bits and a Quatro is a nice idea.

[Taxi Dad]

if only the 'bit driver' on the tool was magnetic, you can get the bits very cheep but they don't have the small baring to hold the bit in place

[MARIOS7319]

I am searching for a adaptor to take normal bits.
I think i am in a good path, if i found one that it will fit the bit driver, i will let you know.

[kkokkolis]

How about that?
I had a magnetic adaptor from a 7€ multitool and some bits (I only need the hex bits, Swisschamp manages all the straight and Philips I usually encounter).
The Philips driver measures 5x3mm. The adaptor's rectangular female connection 5x5mm.
I've put a piece of foam there ( using the scissors to cut and the fish scaler to measure and push inside) and now the adaptor fits both the older and newer version of the Philips screwdriver.
There is minor play that I might fix if I use a harder material (but I tried some screws and it works great).
Now I need to find a way to carry the bits. I might cut the carrier and keep 6 positions for adaptor and 6 hex bits.

[kmanct3]

The Swiss Knife Shop has those

[GigaHz]

The Swiss Knife Shop has those

I know the Swiss Shop has the CT bits, but I don't think they sell XAVT bit set.

[kkokkolis]

Still searching. Has anybody tried the leatherman bit adapter on a Victorinox SAK's Philips driver? I think it works with a Swisstool.

[WiSAKfan]

How about that?
I had a magnetic adaptor from a 7€ multitool and some bits (I only need the hex bits, Swisschamp manages all the straight and Philips I usually encounter).
The Philips driver measures 5x3mm. The adaptor's rectangular female connection 5x5mm.
I've put a piece of foam there ( using the scissors to cut and the fish scaler to measure and push inside) and now the adaptor fits both the older and newer version of the Philips screwdriver.
There is minor play that I might fix if I use a harder material (but I tried some screws and it works great).
Now I need to find a way to carry the bits. I might cut the carrier and keep 6 positions for adaptor and 6 hex bits.

that's an interesting idea, i like it!

i wonder if you could work a tube of some sort in the lanyard that would hold the bits....just brainstorming as your lanyard is about that thickness

[kkokkolis]

that's an interesting idea, i like it!

i wonder if you could work a tube of some sort in the lanyard that would hold the bits....just brainstorming as your lanyard is about that thickness

And it works.
I tested it with several screws and I don't encounter any play, probably because the adaptor "locks" when pushed on the screwhead. There is some play with lateral force, less than 1mm. With some more dense material it will be minimised.
This is very important for me. I thought about a Leatherman Surge, Wave or Charge for the bit driver they have (and the OHO blades). But most of the other Leatherman tools, pliers aside, are included in the Swisschamp XLT (and it has way more) and I use the Victorinox pliers more than a full size one for delicate work. Even if I need a folding pliers of a better quality (I already have 3 lesser implementations) then I could buy a Freestyle and save some money and weight.
I could spiral my lanyard around a tube of some sort, but I need to carry the adaptor and 4-5 Hex screws (maybe 2-3 Torx also). I was thinking of an "extensions box" with the adaptors, a Victorinox ceramic sharpener, a diamond sharpener, a lighter (some Firesteel perhaps) and maybe something like the Victorinox compass/ ruler/ magnifying lens and thermometer (although what this and a torch can do is now done by my iPhone, so I might skip that).
I can EDC the XLT as is and carry the extension box when needed, or I might buy a Skinth to keep both the SAK and the extensions erveryday.
What do you think?

[kkokkolis]

I was lucky to find 3 of the bits here, in Greece!
These are the 10-A.7680.62 (Hex 2mm & Hex 2,5mm), 10-A.7680.60 (Hex 1,2mm & Hex 1,5mm) and 10-A.7680.34 (Torx 6 & Torx 8 ). Only the a10-A.7680.13 (Slotted 4mm & Slotted 3mm) is missing, but it is the less needed, since the XLT has the can opener's driver (~3mm) and the 4mm is doubled anyway.
I put them on the SAK and moved the Pozidrive/Philips and Slotted in a little plastic bag, under the SAK. It now stands some mm higher in the sheath, but one can hardly notice.
Paid 5 euros each, 15 in total. Pizzini has them for 3.50 but one should calculate the shipping charges also. I must try not to loose any now.
Beware tiny awful screws! 

[kkokkolis]

My little toolset…

[MARIOS7319]

My little toolset…

Now you are complete.
Nice toolset.

[nuphoria]

Nice little kit

How do you store/carry it? Got a nice pouch or anything?

[kkokkolis]

I keep the Swisschamp XLT in it's sheath (today I carried it with the help of the belt hanger in my left jeans pocket instead of my harvester, a very nice way to carry it). Inside the seath, under the knife, I keep the 3 surplus bits tied together with some rubber. The rubber protects the bits and the knife from
hitting each other.
As I described elsewhere, I also have an accessories pouch (the olive drab on the right) with Victorinox sharpening stone, dual sharpener, oil, sewing kit, bandaids, large SOS kit compass/ thermometer/ magnifying lens and a holder with 6mm adaptor and 11 bits (5 Hex, 3 Torx and 3 Pozidrives currently, most of the bits are larger than the Cybertools). I made a cutout for the compass and the bits are stored on the back. Normally I would carry just the knife but the accessories are very lightweight and I usually carry them too.

[nuphoria]

That works

[kkokkolis]

Update
Now the fishcaler is magnetised, I keep three of the bits in a tiny foam container under the SAK in the seath, a sacking needle behind the seath, into the belt carrying loop and two long needles under the saw and fishcaler space.
Thanks to mr Young's tips.
I also cut some space for the compass in the accessories' pouch and put the bits on the outside for easy use. I don't like the rubber bands but they are OK for now. In the back space I have a Lombardy whetstone for my Opinels (works for SAKs also of course).

PS: Just after stating that I put the bits in their former position and sticked the stone inside. They are tight as sardines in a can, but more goodlooking.

[MARIOS7319]

I believe at Felinevet store, at Edc Source you can find some nice sheaths.
It had one from a SOS kit without the knife in good price, but i wasn't able to find it anymore.
Maybe he sold it.

[kkokkolis]

I found this 30 piece set for 12€ here. It works with Cybertools, although a magnet is needed to keep bits in place. I won't use it with my SAKs because my 7 double ended bits, together with SAK's standard drivers, cover most uses, but it has some rare bits and can be used as is.

[colt 1911]

The leatherman bit extension fits the small driver on the Swiss champ





Holds 3 bits and fits tight enough to be used as a driver on its own

[kkokkolis]

I'm going to get the Leatherman bit adapter for my Surge. I allready have the bit kit. I've never seen that "Sharpie" thing anywhere. What is it? And where on the Swisschamp does it fit? As mentioned above, I allready made a 6mm bit adapter for regular hex bits that fits the Philips driver of any regular SAK. Now I have many options that will be augmented by a Leatherman bit adapter.

[colt 1911]

I'm going to get the Leatherman bit adapter for my Surge. I allready have the bit kit. I've never seen that "Sharpie" thing anywhere. What is it? And where on the Swisschamp does it fit? As mentioned above, I allready made a 6mm bit adapter for regular hex bits that fits the Philips driver of any regular SAK. Now I have many options that will be augmented by a Leatherman bit adapter.

I took the guts out of a sharpie to hold the bits. It fits on the small driver on the backside of the champ.

[kkokkolis]

Thanks. But still no clue what a Sharpie is. And a pic on a Swisschamp would be much appreciated.

[Nhoj]

A sharpie is an extremely useful permanent marker. If you asked anyone where I live what one was, they would look at you like you asked what grass is. (Okay the grass thing might be exaggerating a little) But I understand that you live in an entirely different country.

[kkokkolis]

So, the adapter fits the Sharpie, not the Swisschamp you mentioned, perhaps by mistake.
That's very interesting. If I don't find a Sharpie, another pen or marker tube might fit. Thank you.

[colt 1911]

No the extension fits the champs small driver on the back side

[dbeeks1]

This might help...
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42283.msg705847.html#msg705847