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Offline Andi licious

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Damn You People!!!
on: July 20, 2013, 06:35:41 PM
Just had to order a Victorinox Spirit with ratchet set and leather pouch!!

I loved the look of them but wanted to hold one first to get a feel for it. Well one came in a shop here and I had to get hold of it and it felt perfect, a 100 times better then my LM Wave, Gerber MP400 and so much lighter than my ST300.

And it came with a ratchet & bit set. And the leather pouch is the coolest of the cool. And it's mirror finished. And it beautiful.

There was no price it as it was just placed in the glass cabinet this morning and he said $220!!!!!

I asked about the best price but got no discount whatsoever. So I reluctantly had to get it on Amazon, but with free shipping and almost half the price (and now confident I wanted it) I had no choice.

Now to play the waiting game. I think I should have it by Friday :-)


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #1 on: July 20, 2013, 06:47:58 PM
That's one of the best setups you could possibly own.  Congratz on a wise purchasing decision.  Now of course, you will have to suffer the wait until it arrives  >:D
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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #2 on: July 20, 2013, 06:49:07 PM
Great choice ordering a Spirit, I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I enjoy my Spirits, it's sure one of the best tools I've ever owned.

So, let me help you pass the time with some pics ...  ;)





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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #3 on: July 20, 2013, 07:00:16 PM
I truly am excited about this one. I spent so much time pondering which tool to get as I dont like the bulky tools unless I need one for a special purpose, like the ST300 which I havent carried for over a year (and I broke it anyway) so wanted a light one.

I dismissed the Spirit as it looked heavy and I ummed and aaaghhed over Gerber MP600 / MP400 for about 3 weeks before settling on the 400. I was well impressed with the 400 for 1/4 the price of what I ended up paying for the Spirit and still am, but its gonna take up residence in my drawer at work I think now as the Spirit will be strapped to me everywhere I go!

Just gonna sit here and twiddle my thumbs....


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #4 on: July 20, 2013, 07:05:49 PM
superb choice sir  :hatsoff: you WON'T regret it !
I don't have the ratchet set  :( but I love the spirit and sheath, might have to 'upgrade' one day  :whistle:


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #5 on: July 20, 2013, 07:09:35 PM
Your not the first victim of this trap :rofl:
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #6 on: July 20, 2013, 07:12:10 PM
Your not the first victim of this trap :rofl:

It's all your fault anyway......  :P
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #7 on: July 20, 2013, 07:17:38 PM
The ratchet was my main pull point to get hold of it in the first place and have a look!

I work in Afghanistan so I have to look at a million different manufacturers kit everyday, opening housings / control panels / AC units / pumps. I'm going to customise the bits I will carry so that hopefully I need a Spirit, tape measure and a notepad and I'm pretty much covered.

I cant really carry every tool I need as its just to hot to lug a toolbox full of kit around and I don't always have a vehicle so all being well, my Spirit with a few custom items will be my partner!

I dont do the install or repair, I put the scope of works together and write reports to approve funding / repair or replacement options so I don't have a need for a full on tool kit, but the vast amount of different items out here means I need something flexible and adaptable and I'm pretty sure this is the one!

I will get some pics of it in action when its here for everyone!


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #8 on: July 20, 2013, 07:29:25 PM
Top Gear,

Have you any pictures of how the corkscrew works? I didn't check that out in the shop!

Andy


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #9 on: July 20, 2013, 07:55:34 PM
Andi,

 :pok:  Sounds to me like you need to add a prybar of some kind to your kit  >:D

http://www.countycomm.com/widgy.html

or a pocket wrench

http://www.pocketwrenchtool.com/

Good luck Mate  :cheers:
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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #10 on: July 20, 2013, 08:24:15 PM
You'll be telling me I need a Skinth to carry it all round in next...... :facepalm:


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #11 on: July 20, 2013, 08:35:20 PM
Good thinking   :D



But seriously a pry bar might just slip in behind the original sheath and could save you ruining your more expensive blade  :tu:
« Last Edit: July 20, 2013, 08:40:17 PM by sparky415 »
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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #12 on: July 20, 2013, 10:09:45 PM
You'll be telling me I need a Skinth to carry it all round in next...... :facepalm:

Funny you mention that :pok:
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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #13 on: July 20, 2013, 10:24:36 PM
You'll be telling me I need a Skinth to carry it all round in next...... :facepalm:

Funny you mention that :pok:
that's next on my 'wish list'  :facepalm:


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #14 on: July 20, 2013, 11:43:59 PM
Top Gear,

Have you any pictures of how the corkscrew works? I didn't check that out in the shop!

Andy

I don't have any pics from the corckscrew, but you can see how it works here  (around 1.20 s).



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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #15 on: July 21, 2013, 08:31:50 AM
Hi guys

One other question, do you know what size belt fits the leather pouch loops?

Might need. New belt too......


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #16 on: July 21, 2013, 12:34:59 PM
Hi guys

One other question, do you know what size belt fits the leather pouch loops?

Might need. New belt too......

I think you can get a 5 cm belt through there, maybe even a 5.5 cm (the biggest belt I own is a 4,5 cm one, and it fits with room to spare).


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #17 on: July 21, 2013, 01:02:05 PM
Well I think I'm gonna purchase a 5.11 tactical belt to run with.

They have them here in my size so happy days!


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #18 on: July 21, 2013, 04:37:56 PM
Good choice on the Spirit, I love mine! I wish I got the ratchet set though, there's been a few times it would have been handy.  I wonder if it can be purchased separately?

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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #19 on: July 21, 2013, 06:23:33 PM
Well I got the belt, all I need now is the Spirit!!!

I did get an email off amazon already saying that its shipped! Hope to have it by Thursday or Friday all being well!

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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #20 on: July 22, 2013, 01:35:24 AM
Good choice on the Spirit, I love mine! I wish I got the ratchet set though, there's been a few times it would have been handy.  I wonder if it can be purchased separately?

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Yes the Ratchet-Kit is available separately, it was only hard to find separate when it first came out.  It's a very nice little tool, just a little solid piece of engineering.  I have 3 small ratchets for 1/4" hex drive and the Vic one holds it's own. It has a very small head allowing it to get into tight places better and makes carrying it easier as it often fits into existing pouches.  CVW on ebay sells it alone, with extension, or complete package. Amazon has it through 3rdParty sellers, but in this case ebay will likely save you money.  The extension is very useful, and 1/4" in driver on the tail of the handle is very useful, when combined with the extension in the ratchet used as a handle.  Very versitile. 



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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #21 on: July 22, 2013, 01:40:10 AM
This thread makes me realize I feel a bit naked without my Spirit.  It's summer and I've not been carring my bag as often and I didn't move the Spirit back to the belt, so it's been just hanging out at home.  I did grab it the other day for a quick Phillips to install a guard on a new trimmer, but for the most part it's been pretty idle.

I think the OP owes us all a beer for showing him the light.  :cheers:


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #22 on: July 22, 2013, 02:22:03 AM
Good choice on the Spirit, I love mine! I wish I got the ratchet set though, there's been a few times it would have been handy.  I wonder if it can be purchased separately?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Yes the Ratchet-Kit is available separately, it was only hard to find separate when it first came out.  It's a very nice little tool, just a little solid piece of engineering.  I have 3 small ratchets for 1/4" hex drive and the Vic one holds it's own. It has a very small head allowing it to get into tight places better and makes carrying it easier as it often fits into existing pouches.  CVW on ebay sells it alone, with extension, or complete package. Amazon has it through 3rdParty sellers, but in this case ebay will likely save you money.  The extension is very useful, and 1/4" in driver on the tail of the handle is very useful, when combined with the extension in the ratchet used as a handle.  Very versitile.

Thanks! I'll have to look for it!

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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #23 on: July 22, 2013, 04:09:43 AM
Good thinking   :D



But seriously a pry bar might just slip in behind the original sheath and could save you ruining your more expensive blade  :tu:

Pocket wrench II
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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #24 on: July 22, 2013, 05:51:45 AM
I think the OP owes us all a beer for showing him the light.  :cheers:

I repeat, Damn You People......


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #25 on: July 22, 2013, 10:23:30 AM
I think the OP owes us all a beer for showing him the light.  :cheers:

I repeat, Damn You People......
hang about long enough and we'll think of something else you didn't know you couldn't live without  :whistle:


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #26 on: July 22, 2013, 07:48:59 PM
I think the OP owes us all a beer for showing him the light.  :cheers:

I repeat, Damn You People......
hang about long enough and we'll think of something else you didn't know you couldn't live without  :whistle:

 :hu: Won't be long now....

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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #27 on: July 22, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
Good thinking   :D



But seriously a pry bar might just slip in behind the original sheath and could save you ruining your more expensive blade  :tu:

Pocket wrench II
CHEERS


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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #28 on: July 29, 2013, 04:57:58 PM
UPDATE.....DAMN YOU AMAZON!!!
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Re: Damn You People!!!
Reply #29 on: July 29, 2013, 04:58:34 PM
The box was empty :facepalm: :twak:


 

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