Would I like it?

Magic Bus · **on:** February 12, 2009, 06:29:32 PM

Hmm, it appears a thing called the Swisschamp has appeared on my Swiss radar. Would I like it and do I need it? Please let me know

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:38:18 PM

Oh yes you need it mate

There just about the most sheeple friendly knife/tool you can have

I work in a school, and no-ones batted an eyelid when they seem me using it, not so my Swisstool or Farmer though

Plus there really very usefull too, maybe not as strong as a Swisstool (what is!) but easily able to give the medium sized MT's a run for there money in all respects other than the pliers themselves

And if you carry it via a belt hanger, you'll not notice the bulk/weight either

Go for it mate

Roadie · **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2009, 07:32:54 PM

Quote from: Micky d on February 12, 2009, 06:38:18 PM

maybe not as strong as a Swisstool (what is!)

Powerlock, Core, Surge, Freehand.....want me to continue

Dunc · **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2009, 07:36:03 PM

Quote from: Roadie on February 12, 2009, 07:32:54 PM

Quote from: Micky d on February 12, 2009, 06:38:18 PM
maybe not as strong as a Swisstool (what is!)

Powerlock, Core, Surge, Freehand.....want me to continue

You sure about that last one Ryan

Dunc

Roadie · **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2009, 07:42:03 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on February 12, 2009, 07:36:03 PM

You sure about that last one Ryan

Dunc

Having not used one in anger i can't positively say so, but from what i've read and seen it certainly seems to be able to handle a bit of abuse....and have you seen the amount of material on the plier head

DaveK · **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2009, 08:01:08 PM

Quote from: Roadie on February 12, 2009, 07:42:03 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on February 12, 2009, 07:36:03 PM
You sure about that last one Ryan

Dunc

Having not used one in anger i can't positively say so, but from what i've read and seen it certainly seems to be able to handle a bit of abuse....and have you seen the amount of material on the plier head

It's a monster tool the Freehand, looks pretty strong to me!

Surge = 339.7g (11.98oz)

Freehand 376g (13.26oz)

It rattles more than the Surge though.......

I'm going to be honest here Magic. I love my Swisschamp, because it's ace, but you're talking about something here that's getting on for the size and weight of a full-sized MT, which it unfortunately would be inferior to in most applications.

On the plus side, it's natty, it does pack in the features, and it is a legal, non-frightening EDC. The occasional use that mine gets is usually in the office where the Charge's S30V battle-sword might make people cry. That's a big plus for a lot of people on here.

I think if you collect SAKs at any level though, it's a must, although I wonder if the big Cybertools might be a bit more useful.

In summary, I don't really know

nuphoria · **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2009, 08:36:47 PM

I got mine as a birthday present about 20 years ago and I think it's fabulous. It's far too big to bother putting in my pocket but I use it around the house. Great big hunk of SAK loveliness

Sea Monster · **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2009, 08:41:31 PM

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I'm going to be honest here Magic. I love my Swisschamp, because it's ace, but you're talking about something here that's getting on for the size and weight of a full-sized MT, which it unfortunately would be inferior to in most applications.

On the plus side, it's natty, it does pack in the features, and it is a legal, non-frightening EDC. The occasional use that mine gets is usually in the office where the Charge's S30V battle-sword might make people cry. That's a big plus for a lot of people on here.

I think if you collect SAKs at any level though, it's a must, although I wonder if the big Cybertools might be a bit more useful.

Yeah, but it's natty! That surely makes up for all else?

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:35:13 AM

I'm another fan of the Swisschamp. It just packs so much into it's size and it 100% legal for EDC. Like Mike said, the Swisschamp has got to be the most sheeple friendly knife/ tool out there.

I love mine.

I really should carry it more often.

WH867 · **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:52:20 AM

DaveK already mentioned it but I also would suggest a cybertool. I find them more usefull than the swisschamp.

Gareth · **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:03:57 AM

I was unsure about getting one myself but I have never regretted it. With a listed 33

functions there is lots to fiddle with, many of them you just won't find on a multi-tool. If you ever dreamed of having a SAK as a boy then this is the one you were dreaming of. It is a bulky thing but no worse than a multi-tool. Get a belt pouch and you won't notice it. Go on

.

Magic Bus · **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:49:40 PM

Quote from: Gareth UK on February 13, 2009, 01:03:57 AM

I was unsure about getting one myself but I have never regretted it. With a listed 33 functions there is lots to fiddle with, many of them you just won't find on a multi-tool. If you ever dreamed of having a SAK as a boy then this is the one you were dreaming of. It is a bulky thing but no worse than a multi-tool. Get a belt pouch and you won't notice it. Go on .

Oh alright then, I need a bit more Swiss in my life

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:50:05 PM

Good man

Flash · **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:52:02 PM

You won't regret it. I EDC my Swisschamp EVERY day in a Brown leather belt pouch.

I never know its there until I need it, and yet if its not there my Spidersense lets me know its missing

Benner · **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:57:18 PM

You'll love it.

Gareth · **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:46:13 PM

Good man.

Viper · **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2009, 06:11:43 AM

Quote from: WH867 on February 13, 2009, 12:52:20 AM

DaveK already mentioned it but I also would suggest a cybertool. I find them more usefull than the swisschamp.

Two birds!

http://www.swissknifeshop.com/Swiss_Army_SwissChamp_XLT_p/sa53504.htm

AndyTiedye · **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2009, 07:02:14 AM

The Cat Man has a much better price on the XLT:
http://felinevet.sosakonline.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=147&category_id=541a03b2b0e1b6dbd972e9f5af5ca992&option=com_phpshop&Itemid=1

Magic Bus · **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2009, 09:06:52 AM

I'll let you all know how I get on with it. Should arrive in a few days

landwomble · **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:28:42 PM

Quote from: WH867 on February 13, 2009, 12:52:20 AM

DaveK already mentioned it but I also would suggest a cybertool. I find them more usefull than the swisschamp.

I've a Cybertool 34 and a Swiss Champ (circa 1985!) and I've spent the last 3 weeks alternating. The SC is just a *little* too big for EDC in your pocket, maybe, and although it's extra functions I like the CT better...

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