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cliosguy · **on:** November 11, 2008, 10:59:05 PM

i sold it to a co-worker, its better this way i guess itll get more used and thats the hole point of a MT, right?

well the good thing is that it opens the gate to a new MT, its time to re-check the reviews and get ready for christmas

maybe a swisstool

WhichDawg · **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2008, 11:16:23 PM

okay I'll bite, why did you sell it?

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2008, 11:20:06 PM

I'll go second.

Why sell the Spirit and then look into the Swisstool?

Swiss Man · **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2008, 11:21:58 PM

Quote from: Benner on November 11, 2008, 11:20:06 PM

I'll go second.

Why sell the Spirit and then look into the Swisstool?

Because some people believe that BIGGER is better. I wish my wife didn't believe that.

cliosguy · **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2008, 11:30:36 PM

well i sold it so it dont get dusty on a shelf, i guess that is better if some else can give it the use it deserve and the swisstool thing just pop in to my mind, maybe its o so an excuse to get me the new one with the clip-point knife

i confess, maybe this is not the most useful threat, i just wanna share

regards

WhichDawg · **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2008, 11:53:28 PM

what was not to your liking with the Spirit?
cons, pros? just out of curiosity, think of us as cats!

you have your reasons and we will respect that

(most of us!)

I'm still upset it doesn't have a ruler on it!

cliosguy · **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2008, 12:04:46 AM

well, no complain what so ever, but i really like the OH knife of the leathermans and the heavy duty capabilities of the surge so it was a no brainier for me, originally i wasnt planning to sell the spirit, but since i wasnt give it any use and the opportunity came i sold it, thats it

i actually like the spirit very much, the rounded handles, the light weight, the polish finish, the selection of tools, etc.... is just that for my budget ill better use that money to get me some NEW shinny things

, i guess i cant afford being a collectionist even if i want to

i only keep the gifts from friends, that i never sell, like my mecanic

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2008, 02:40:42 AM

So what are you thinking about replacing it with cg?

Leatherman123 · **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2008, 02:42:20 AM

He said he was thinking about getting a SwissTool!

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2008, 05:18:32 AM

Yah but he also said he likes an OH knife blade.....

donvito · **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2008, 05:22:44 AM

Get another spirit. Well I'm waiting for the clip point blade and scissors model to come out (model spirt x???). I love my Swiss Tool and it doesn't get as much use as it used to, not edc but I will never sell it.

cliosguy · **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2008, 05:32:06 AM

right now im not sure, it definitly cross my mind the new spirit, but i o so like OH blades the charge al was the other option when i get the surge, or maybe an OHT

(the new plain edge version is on felinevet), in other words im not sure

ill start looking, any sugestion for a vic mecanic/surge owner who just recently sold his spirit(literally, not metaphorically

)?

donvito · **Reply #12 on:** November 12, 2008, 05:33:42 AM

I edc a vic mechanic btw and love the things.

Dunc · **Reply #13 on:** November 12, 2008, 08:05:17 PM

I sold my only Spirit once

As the months went by I missed it so much I bought another

Wont make the same mistake twice

Salty

Splat · **Reply #14 on:** November 12, 2008, 08:33:16 PM

Don't let these guys push you around, Cliosguy.

You're not the only one who's sold his Spirit. I really liked the Spirit but its slick drivers I couldn't live with. I EDC a Cybertool 34 paired with either the Griptillian or Leek and I've been much happier this way.

duckman1975 · **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2008, 01:29:09 AM

I have the same preference with you cliosguy, I love one handed blade opening. If you do not want to carry a folder with a multitool the best multitool for you are ones that have a one handed opening blade. I have three of them the SURGE, Charge and the Alinghi.
The SURGE is what I carry at work but as you have read on other threads its REALLY BIG if you don't mind the weight I suggest the SURGE.
The Charge is the small brother of the SURGE, the difference is it doesn't have a awl and the scissors are inside and of course it is very much lighter and smaller than the SURGE, if you are not going to see heavy use and abuse the Charge is perfect, I carry this one when I go to town or city.
As for the Alinghi, it the tool I show my friends to impress them

Don't get me wrong its a strong multitool, but its just too dang beautiful and expensive to use.

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** November 13, 2008, 01:34:20 AM

Dude, don't keep it in a drawer it's whole life!

Get out there and use it.

cliosguy · **Reply #17 on:** November 13, 2008, 06:17:46 AM

i dont mind taking the surge anywhere i really dont feel it bulky or heavy(not to much at least, i always know is there

) so im considering a much cheaper ranger or OHT(the alinghi is kinda expensive for me) or maybe just for the sake of it i import this one

:

duckman1975 · **Reply #18 on:** November 13, 2008, 10:59:17 AM

Quote from: Benner on November 13, 2008, 01:34:20 AM

Dude, don't keep it in a drawer it's whole life! Get out there and use it.

I take it out from time to time, like an old vintage car

Quote from: cliosguy on November 13, 2008, 06:17:46 AM

i dont mind taking the surge anywhere i really dont feel it bulky or heavy(not to much at least, i always know is there ) so im considering a much cheaper ranger or OHT(the alinghi is kinda expensive for me) or maybe just for the sake of it i import this one :

Looks good but I don't think it will tolerate heavy use, go for the SURGE.

AndyTiedye · **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2008, 03:47:53 AM

The Alinghi is too darn useful NOT to use (and the price has actually gone DOWN, at least on felinevet's site).

I use it, but don't abuse it, and it still looks pretty much good as new.

cliosguy · **Reply #20 on:** November 14, 2008, 05:06:17 AM

Quote from: AndyTiedye on November 14, 2008, 03:47:53 AM

(and the price has actually gone DOWN, at least on felinevet's site).

hmmm....ill keep that in mind

Benner · **Reply #21 on:** November 14, 2008, 12:18:31 PM

Quote from: AndyTiedye on November 14, 2008, 03:47:53 AM

The Alinghi is too darn useful NOT to use (and the price has actually gone DOWN, at least on felinevet's site).

I use it, but don't abuse it, and it still looks pretty much good as new.

I'm with you on that one.

Seems such a waste to keep these things locked away.

duckman1975 · **Reply #22 on:** November 14, 2008, 12:27:31 PM

Just used my SURGE close to its limit, cut a relatively thick wire have to use both hand full strength just to cut it then have to bend the wire to fit the locking end of screw. So glad its the SURGE's EDC rotation would have damage my other multitools, guess I dodge a bullet.

cliosguy · **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2009, 12:42:31 AM

and i end up getting a spirit s

Dunc · **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2009, 08:41:17 AM

Quote from: cliosguy on May 22, 2009, 12:42:31 AM

and i end up getting a spirit s

Good man

Dunc

nuphoria · **Reply #25 on:** May 22, 2009, 09:35:41 AM

I still fancy a spirit, maybe the new one

I find it hard to sell anything I like, especially anything that was a gift... they stay for good

Woz · **Reply #26 on:** May 22, 2009, 01:58:12 PM

Hope it found a good place. Spirits love to be taken to work

665ae · **Reply #27 on:** May 22, 2009, 04:54:15 PM

I sold my Spirit and haven't missed it... I have a lot more time now that I'm not constantly wiping the fingerprints off it's shiny surface!

Gareth · **Reply #28 on:** May 22, 2009, 05:16:41 PM

Quote from: Greatest Moderator Ever! on May 22, 2009, 04:54:15 PM

I sold my Spirit and haven't missed it... I have a lot more time now that I'm not constantly wiping the fingerprints off it's shiny surface!

Don't sell your Spirit, buy gloves.

cliosguy · **Reply #29 on:** May 22, 2009, 05:21:19 PM

Quote from: Gareth on May 22, 2009, 05:16:41 PM

Quote from: Greatest Moderator Ever! on May 22, 2009, 04:54:15 PM
I sold my Spirit and haven't missed it... I have a lot more time now that I'm not constantly wiping the fingerprints off it's shiny surface!

Don't sell your Spirit, buy gloves.

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