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Magic Bus · **on:** February 16, 2009, 09:10:49 PM

All being well, and with a little help from the Swiss Gods, my Swisschamp should arrive tomorrow

It will join my Spartan, Farmer, two Swisstools and Spirit

How good is that?

DaveK · **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:15:01 PM

I would say that it's not quite as good as a Swisschamp, Spartan, Farmer, two Swisstools, Spirit and a Leatherman

Seriously, if SAKs are your thang, you are gonna love the Swisschamp.

Of course, pictures and brief review are actually the law in these parts

Magic Bus · **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:31:21 PM

Hi Dave, have no fear I've got a few Leathermans too

Trouble is I love 'em all! Pics and review to come. Just need a partridge in a pear tree to complete the collection.

DaveK · **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2009, 09:49:54 PM

Anyone with Damned lyrics in their sig is alright be me

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:05:19 PM

Nice one fella

Are you planning on coming to the meet in April

Craig · **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:23:41 PM

I've recently got a Swisschamp myself. Great tool I can spend ages just fiddling with it

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:25:59 PM

Quote from: craigw on February 16, 2009, 10:23:41 PM

I've recently got a Swisschamp myself. Great tool I can spend ages just fiddling with it

Yep there addictive wee buggers aren't they

Neil · **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:38:20 PM

They have serous fiddle factor. I've still not found the kitchen sink in there though, I keep looking

Neil

max6166 · **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2009, 10:42:07 PM

The SwissChamp rocks! Everything else is a compromise...

Styerman · **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:30:07 AM

I gave mine to a young fella when he started Scouting , missed it ever since .

Chris

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:57:35 AM

Pffft!

Cybertool 41 R0xxers much harder than the SwissChamp. Who actually uses the fish scaler? Give me a bit driver any day. (Although the lens is sorta nice, but still doesn't match the awesomeness of the bit driver).

Benner · **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:01:07 AM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on February 17, 2009, 12:57:35 AM

Pffft!

Cybertool 41 R0xxers much harder than the SwissChamp. Who actually uses the fish scaler? Give me a bit driver any day. (Although the lens is sorta nice, but still doesn't match the awesomeness of the bit driver).

I do for one, as I use the ruler. I have also heard of people using it like a serrated blade when cutting or carving fruit. The end can be handy for working on computers as well.

Oh, it also scales fish BTW.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:16:08 AM

I used it a few times for scaling fish (optional) and it wasn't anything special. The hook disgorger works well though..

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:29:39 AM

Fish scaler. Pooh-pah.

Gimme a bit driver any.

day.

Although I will grant you a hook disgorger would be good, but since I flyfish with barbless hooks, it's not needed by me.

I'm still planning on converting one of the bits to a 5mm Allen driver. When I get that to work, then you'll all be sorry...

Neil · **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:43:44 AM

Sounds like you need an XLT, best of both worlds, increased fiddle factor and a limp if you decide to carry it

Neil

Gareth · **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2009, 02:38:23 AM

Enjoy the Swiss Champ. Even if you don't end up carrying every day they're still great to play with.

if you do plan to carry it I recommend getting a belt pouch, it makes all the difference.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:39:31 AM

^The leather belt pouch!

Magic Bus · **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:21:14 AM

Quote from: Gareth UK on February 17, 2009, 02:38:23 AM

Enjoy the Swiss Champ. Even if you don't end up carrying every day they're still great to play with. if you do plan to carry it I recommend getting a belt pouch, it makes all the difference.

Which pouch is best?

Gareth · **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2009, 09:13:33 AM

Well I have one of these and am very happy with it;

http://www.victorinox.ch/index.cfm?site=victorinox.ch&page=3&lang=E

it is the black leather 5-8 layer pouch (4.0521.3). That said I don't have any others to compare it to so have a look at the rest as well. You might want to stick a notice up in the wanted lists here.

DaveK · **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2009, 10:40:46 AM

I've got the one labelled "4.0521.3 Belt pouch" on Gareth's link - and it's a good fit and works well.

WhichDawg · **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:06:57 PM

The SwissChamp is my next sak, I'm just waiting for a deal or something to
get me to pull the trigger, I keep drooling at felinevet's site! lol

that is one sweet tool. Congrats! and don't forget some pics!

Benner · **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:11:25 PM

Ignore them lot they are just wimps

. I pocket carry mine without any problems.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2009, 01:22:50 PM

Quote from: Benner on February 17, 2009, 01:11:25 PM

Ignore them lot they are just wimps . I pocket carry mine without any problems.

So do I, just via a belt hanger

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2009, 02:17:44 PM

I actually use a Leatherman bit kit sheath. It is lower profile than the Vic sheath, so it doesn't catch on things as much. The Cybertool 41 (essentially the same size as a SwissChamp fits neatly inside.

Gareth · **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2009, 02:24:36 PM

Quote from: Benner on February 17, 2009, 01:11:25 PM

Ignore them lot they are just wimps . I pocket carry mine without any problems.

It just gets lost amongst all the other ~~junk~~ gadgets you put in you pockets. Having seen you EDC I have to guess you are a real 'belt & braces' man.

Benner · **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2009, 05:31:22 PM

Quote from: Gareth UK on February 17, 2009, 02:24:36 PM

Quote from: Benner on February 17, 2009, 01:11:25 PM
Ignore them lot they are just wimps . I pocket carry mine without any problems.

It just gets lost amongst all the other ~~junk~~ gadgets you put in you pockets. Having seen you EDC I have to guess you are a real 'belt & braces' man.

I have a pocket for everything so that's not an issue.

bren10man · **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:18:03 PM

I use the ballistic nylon sheath with Victorinox logo on it. Many companies, including Gerber, Victorinox, etc. sell this sheath, with their logo on it. Very durable and padded to protect the knife or tool in it. I also use a Brigade Quartermaster's 3-way sheath in ACU pattern colors when I am in uniform to carry my Champion. Out in civilian clothes, I use the Vic sheath previously described.

Magic Bus · **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2009, 07:49:52 PM

Well it didn't come today, but I'm patient. Thanks for all the sheath suggestions

WhichDawg · **Reply #28 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:27:43 AM

I carry my Champion Plus in a LumaHunter M3 TRANSFORMER pouch/sheath.
it's a flashlight with many interchangeable parts, but I only use the big-set-up
but the pouch isn't big enough for it!

so I put my Champ+ in it and it has a side pouch for spare batteries and I put a
small flashlight there (ultrafire B3). It still has room for a bigger Sak (couple more layers)
so when I get my SwissChamp (dreams) I'll swamp-em!

Gareth · **Reply #29 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:41:45 AM

Strangely WD, it's the Champion Plus I fancy getting my hands on. I think I'm right in saying the only thing it lacks compared to the Swiss Champ is the pliers.

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