New to multitools....got a ST Spirit

bdws1975 · **on:** April 13, 2008, 03:12:09 AM

Hi all,

I have never really carried a multitool but have recently become VERY interested in them. I got a few leathermans, specifically a wave. It pinched the CRAP out of my hand.

Well, today, my wife had a package delivered and it was a gift for me. She had seen me looking at the swisstool spirit last Christmas and had ordered it from felinevet but they didn't have it in stock. They finally had it in stock and she ordered it.

anyway, I LOVE IT!!! it's an amazingly comfortable tool and I am really impressed with the tools and the design.

I'm looking forward to hanging around here

take care,
Brett

J-sews · **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2008, 03:14:30 AM

Howdy Brett!

And congrats on the Spirit aquisition! Any wife that gives her man a multitool as a gift is quite a prize herself!

bdws1975 · **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2008, 03:18:53 AM

Quote from: J-sews on April 13, 2008, 03:14:30 AM

Howdy Brett!

And congrats on the Spirit aquisition! Any wife that gives her man a multitool as a gift is quite a prize herself!

thanks for the warm welcome. I was TOTALLY surprised by this one. she's a good gal and now I realize how lucky I am.

She informed me this was our 5 year anniversary present. Now I have to find her something!!!!

take care!
Brett

WhichDawg · **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:37:20 AM

Welcome Brett and Congrats!

great wife mister! you lucky man

Since your a smart man (gotta wife who gets great tools) we'll edg-i-ma-cate you

Victorinox makes the Swisstool(and variations of) and the Spirit(with and without scissors). One is a tank,
one is nice and easy in the pockets, two different tools.

And since we already have a dope (me) and since you have a great wife, you can't have my job!

bdws1975 · **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:45:19 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 04:37:20 AM

Welcome Brett and Congrats!

great wife mister! you lucky man

Since your a smart man (gotta wife who gets great tools) we'll edg-i-ma-cate you
Victorinox makes the Swisstool and the Spirit. One is a tank, one is nice and small, two different tools.
We already have a dope (me) and since you have a great wife, you can't have my job!

Thanks for the welcome! I am confused though! On felinevet's website, it's stated as the swisstool spirit?

Anyway, thank you again for the welcome!!

Brett

WhichDawg · **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:45:50 AM

ohh oh! see I'm a dope!

bdws1975 · **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:47:48 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 04:45:50 AM

ohh oh! see I'm a dope!

LOL!!! I think i'll fit in just fine here....

WhichDawg · **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:49:11 AM

I see it! now I'm confused!

at the top he says; "Choose from The traditional Swiss Tool Series or the new Ergonomic Spirit Series"

and yet for the actual tool it says; "Swisstool Spirit" like you said! now I want answers!

WhichDawg · **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:49:55 AM

Let's get everybody riled up!

bdws1975 · **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:50:07 AM

I am curious of one thing: can you get the ratchet set and new case to carry both? I have only seen the set for sale.

thanks all!
Brett

WhichDawg · **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:52:40 AM

at the Victorinox site itself they call it the Swisstool Spirit!
See, again your the smart man and right! I learn something everyday

bdws1975 · **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:54:46 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 04:52:40 AM

at the Victorinox site itself they call it the Swisstool Spirit!
See, again your the smart man and right! I learn something everyday

well, i always say i'm allowed go be right ONCE a day. I guess I just used it up...

WhichDawg · **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:55:47 AM

what I would do is email felinevet (email at the site) and ask him. not only can he get most of everything Victorinox, but he has some of the best prices!
not everything he has is listed, he's a busy man, saving cats and animals, a really great guy. Don't forget to mention your a multitool member now!
your special now

bdws1975 · **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2008, 04:57:27 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 04:55:47 AM

what I would do is email felinevet (email at the site) and ask him. not only can he get most of everything Victorinox, but he has some of the best prices!
not everything he has is listed, he's a busy man, saving cats and animals, a really great guy. Don't forget to mention your a multitool member now!
your special now

good advice. thank you my friend!

Brett

bdws1975 · **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:00:04 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 04:55:47 AM

what I would do is email felinevet (email at the site) and ask him. not only can he get most of everything Victorinox, but he has some of the best prices!
not everything he has is listed, he's a busy man, saving cats and animals, a really great guy. Don't forget to mention your a multitool member now!
your special now

done, I sent him an email.

thanks for the advice.

Brett

WhichDawg · **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:15:31 AM

np Brett, now I want more stuff from him!

bdws1975 · **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:18:50 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 05:15:31 AM

np Brett, now I want more stuff from him!

he he, funny how it works that way!

WhichDawg · **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:21:59 AM

his second hand SAKs and Wengers are great! last time I was there he had a SwissChamp for 30 usd!!! (still there)
I'm sooo tempted, they retail for around 60!

bdws1975 · **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:31:04 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 05:21:59 AM

his second hand SAKs and Wengers are great! last time I was there he had a SwissChamp for 30 usd!!! (still there)
I'm sooo tempted, they retail for around 60!

well, you were spot on! He actually did have the case and ratchet set for the spirit. I think I might take the plunge.

edap617 · **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:37:44 AM

Quote from: bdws1975 on April 13, 2008, 03:18:53 AM

Quote from: J-sews on April 13, 2008, 03:14:30 AM
Howdy Brett!

And congrats on the Spirit aquisition! Any wife that gives her man a multitool as a gift is quite a prize herself!

thanks for the warm welcome. I was TOTALLY surprised by this one. she's a good gal and now I realize how lucky I am.

She informed me this was our 5 year anniversary present. Now I have to find her something!!!!

take care!
Brett

Hello Brett!!!

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Spirit.

If you are trying to find her something, how about a pink LM Squirt?

Eddie

bdws1975 · **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2008, 05:39:10 AM

Quote from: edap617 on April 13, 2008, 05:37:44 AM

Quote from: bdws1975 on April 13, 2008, 03:18:53 AM
Quote from: J-sews on April 13, 2008, 03:14:30 AM
Howdy Brett!

And congrats on the Spirit aquisition! Any wife that gives her man a multitool as a gift is quite a prize herself!

thanks for the warm welcome. I was TOTALLY surprised by this one. she's a good gal and now I realize how lucky I am.

She informed me this was our 5 year anniversary present. Now I have to find her something!!!!

take care!
Brett

(Image removed from quote.)Hello Brett!!!

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Spirit.

If you are trying to find her something, how about a pink LM Squirt?

Eddie

(Image removed from quote.)

Hi Eddie,

thanks for the warm welcome! That's not bad idea!

thanks for the advice.
Brett

jzmtl · **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:40:34 AM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 05:21:59 AM

his second hand SAKs and Wengers are great! last time I was there he had a SwissChamp for 30 usd!!! (still there)
I'm sooo tempted, they retail for around 60!

Urg, somebody buy that quick.

I'm resisting...

WhichDawg · **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:59:01 AM

lol yeah Brett, do you have any Farmers yet?!

prime77 · **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2008, 07:11:05 AM

Welcome to the forum Brett. Now that you have a Vic Spirit it's gonna be hard to find anything better.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2008, 10:29:00 AM

Welcome to the forum mate, and congrates on the Spirit

, you've just got the best medium weight multitool money can buy

Benner · **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2008, 12:09:31 PM

Welcome to the forum buddy.

Like what's already been said, both tools are have the name "Swisstool" in their names, the Spirit being the "Swisstool Spirit" and the others being referred to as either a Swisstool (also called a Swisstool Standard), a Swisstool X or a Swisstool RS (there is also a Spirit S as well). For info on what these different models are, there is a sticky at the top of this forum.

Good choice on the Spirit. It it a fine tool and I am sure you will continue to be very pleased.

bdws1975 · **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:03:36 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 06:59:01 AM

lol yeah Brett, do you have any Farmers yet?!

actually, I DO have a farmer and I love it!!!

Brett

bdws1975 · **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:04:38 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome all!!!

Brett

WhichDawg · **Reply #28 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:27:00 PM

Quote from: bdws1975 on April 13, 2008, 06:03:36 PM

Quote from: WhichDawg on April 13, 2008, 06:59:01 AM
lol yeah Brett, do you have any Farmers yet?!
actually, I DO have a farmer and I love it!!!

Brett

You know we want "Pictures!"

Styerman · **Reply #29 on:** April 13, 2008, 06:47:17 PM

Bro , your wife is a very discerning lady . The Spirit is about as good as it gets in that size range . F/F and build quality are stellar . Enjoy !

Cris

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