Not really Swiss, it's more like Switch

kkokkolis · **on:** September 22, 2012, 01:27:12 PM

Here's an interested idea.

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Switch - Your Tool, Your Way

Switch is the ultimate modular pocketknife, with 18 different attachments so you can mix and match your most frequently used tools.

Customize your Switch’s width by swapping out the inner axles, or group your tools into different “themes” – home, office, outdoors, etc.

Features:
- Complete set of body covers, axles, and 18 tool attachments.
- Tools made of high quality stainless steel, with some plastic parts.
- Plastic case to keep all parts organized and secure.

The Switch set includes:
- 2 exterior body covers, for encasing the tool attachments.
- 2 slotted caps to hold the tool together, which can be removed with the twist of a quarter to disassemble the unit.
- 3 interior axle assemblies – small (2-6 tools), medium (4-10 tools), and large (7-13 tools) — which can be swapped in and out depending on your desired tool width.
- 18 tool attachments: Basic Blade, Serrated Blade, Woodsaw, Bottle Opener/Flathead, Can Opener/Wire Stripper, Scissors, Nail File, Flathead Screwdriver, Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Eyeglass Flathead Screwdriver, Eyeglass Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Magnifying Lens, Corkscrew, Wrench, Pen, Magnet, Tweezers, L.E.D. Flashlight.

kkokkolis · **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2012, 01:31:32 PM

It has limitations (no backspring, jacknife format, big and messy), but also potential. I'm sure Victorinox could make it Better.

http://www.quirky.com/products/35?r=7816d8c5786392e304b6eaa2af798808

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2012, 02:00:30 PM

One of these was brought alone to one of the UK meet-ups and we all had a good look. A cool idea, but poorly executed IMO. I wouldn't spend any money on one myself.

Syph007 · **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2012, 02:46:14 PM

I never understood the reason for the massive pivot size.

Grail Knight · **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2012, 03:00:27 PM

An interesting idea and something to follow.
I am not a fan of the large pivot point but could see it being
useful for those with physical problems with their hands and fingers.

For that price tho I would rather buy a SwissTool CS or Leatherman Wave.

crackout · **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2012, 06:31:36 PM

The concept of custom tool configurations is what's nice about this.
I don't think people will switch tools on a regular basis though. That's why a configurator for Vics would be nice (like the ones on car websites) where you can design your own SAK and have it made (at an increased cost of course). That I'd like to see.

kkokkolis · **Reply #6 on:** September 22, 2012, 06:59:58 PM

Me too. Choose length, number of layers, groups of tools (that go together in a layer), scales and then engrave your logo. Pay something more for Damascus and that's it. No fish scaler if you don't need one, straight and serrated blades, filed hook everywhere. You could even send your avatar picture to stamp it on or engrave the blade with laser.
Victorinox, do you listen?