Spirit owners club

Beerplumber · **Reply #810 on:** September 24, 2011, 01:07:25 AM

Quote from: JDO330 on September 24, 2011, 12:02:16 AM

I'm nearly in the club, just ordered the plain edge one on Amazon thanks to the OP explaining the model numbers etc. Can't wait to get it, was a toss up between the Spirit and a LM Surge. Reckon I made the right decision...

Regards, Jon.

that doesn't mean you shouldn't buy a surge too…

Mercury · **Reply #811 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:34:31 AM

Quote from: Beerplumber on September 24, 2011, 01:07:25 AM

Quote from: JDO330 on September 24, 2011, 12:02:16 AM
I'm nearly in the club, just ordered the plain edge one on Amazon thanks to the OP explaining the model numbers etc. Can't wait to get it, was a toss up between the Spirit and a LM Surge. Reckon I made the right decision...

Regards, Jon.
that doesn't mean you shouldn't buy a surge too…

I want a surge, I just can't get around to buying it. I do have a BO ST300 coming though!

jojotlc · **Reply #812 on:** September 26, 2011, 01:41:56 PM

uh ...

this thread is wicked..i think i've been bugged with ST Spirit

whatever been acquired will be at least a 4wk wait... minimum

i'll be back!....like in 8wks time! with a shiny item..

ICanFixThat · **Reply #813 on:** October 12, 2011, 12:08:47 AM

Any one know anything about the brand DESERT LAND as seen on this Spirit-X-CC-BO?

I don't think it is related to ... but it's funny.

captain spaulding · **Reply #814 on:** October 12, 2011, 12:52:45 AM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on October 12, 2011, 12:08:47 AM

Any one know anything about the brand DESERT LAND as seen on this Spirit-X-CC-BO?

I don't think it is related to ... but it's funny.

(Image removed from quote.)

All I know about that Spirit-X is it is

thesuper · **Reply #815 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:20:22 AM

I'm in, had one (2 actualy) for nearly 2 yrs! Both the same, is it the S or X? 1x spear point blade and scissors. Got them while in the States from the Felinevet (Tim). I have one, my son who is a cop has the other, keeps it on his duty belt, finds it excelent, as do I.

Gareth · **Reply #816 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:05:46 AM

Quote from: thesuper on October 12, 2011, 01:20:22 AM

I'm in, had one (2 actualy) for nearly 2 yrs! Both the same, is it the S or X? 1x spear point blade and scissors. Got them while in the States from the Felinevet (Tim). I have one, my son who is a cop has the other, keeps it on his duty belt, finds it excelent, as do I.

That would be the X.

thesuper · **Reply #817 on:** October 12, 2011, 03:03:33 AM

Quote from: Gareth on October 12, 2011, 02:05:46 AM

Quote from: thesuper on October 12, 2011, 01:20:22 AM
I'm in, had one (2 actualy) for nearly 2 yrs! Both the same, is it the S or X? 1x spear point blade and scissors. Got them while in the States from the Felinevet (Tim). I have one, my son who is a cop has the other, keeps it on his duty belt, finds it excelent, as do I.
That would be the X.

I bow to your wisedom sir

Thanks Gareth

1jump2many · **Reply #818 on:** October 13, 2011, 07:22:22 AM

How about a Spirit model like the X model except replace the metal file with the belt cutter from the SwissTool?

New_World · **Reply #819 on:** October 13, 2011, 09:36:14 AM

the spirit still remains my favorite multitool.
no other tool can match up to the Spirit

someone show me something better.

Reinier · **Reply #820 on:** November 07, 2011, 04:43:28 PM

It appears I've just bought a BO Spirit S

And I think it has that brown leather Dutch Army sheath

Beerplumber · **Reply #821 on:** November 07, 2011, 04:54:24 PM

Quote from: Reinier on November 07, 2011, 04:43:28 PM

It appears I've just bought a BO Spirit S
And I think it has that brown leather Dutch Army sheath

nice score! The BO's are sooo nice!

pics!

SAKplumber · **Reply #822 on:** November 13, 2011, 01:42:31 AM

Well, Hello. I've just found this thread and being a diehard Vic fan, myself, I had to read EVERY post. So I'll be the newest member to the Spirit Owners Club

A little about me? I've been a Plumber in the U.S. for 16 yrs. Been carrying a S.A.K since I was a kid. In fact it was a Mechanic model, with the pliers. Used to tell people scissors were for school girls. When I found the SwissTool, I was in love. Had one on my side @ work since the 90's (I believe I had a "97 model). Went to Belize C.A. to visit my wife's family and forgot that I had it on my belt when I arrived at the airport to leave. It was lose it or give it to my Brother-in-law. Needless to say, My Bro is now a SwissTool fan. I went strait to the local home improvement store and bought another as soon as I got off the plane.

There a little harder to come by, now, but when I got my Spirit online, I had a heck of an ordeal getting it, too. Eventually I got one, wrong model, but decided to keep it and order the parts I wanted separately. I couldn't bring myself to return it and wait several weeks for the correct model, you see.

Eventually I got everything I wanted and my only complaint is that I didn't get two. Gave my replacement SwissTool to my wife and a new SOG to my son(because I didn't like it at all).

The Spirit came with the wrong wrench ("L", instead of ratchet). The pouch was a cheap brown (fake) leather and the brown started flaking off after opening & closing for a week. Not to mention the aforementioned crooked Vic emblem.

My only other complaint is that the bit bracket only came with six bits. However I have adapted the bits that I use, anyway, so that isn't really an issue.

That's all the complaints I can make.

The replacment belt pouch is # 4.0832.N

Here's a run-down on what other tools I've adapted to the replacement belt pouch. They are as follows:

A 1/4" drive for use with any 1/4" drive sockets I may need.

A 1/4" & 5/16" nut driver.

The corkscrew with the jeweler's screwdriver.

The bit extension.

The 3" (micro) Widgey Bar: http://www.countycomm.com/titaniumwidgy.html

The best tweezers in the world (General Norman Schwarzkopf approved): http://www.countycomm.com/tweezer.html

A couple of lockpicking tools (a rake & a wrench). Though I would rather have these: http://www.itstactical.com/skillcom/lock-picking/serepick-bogota-entry-toolset-review/

Pics to follow.

SAKplumber · **Reply #823 on:** November 13, 2011, 01:44:28 AM

Here's a couple more...

Gareth · **Reply #824 on:** November 13, 2011, 01:48:02 AM

welcome to the Club SAKplumber.

badwolf · **Reply #825 on:** November 13, 2011, 02:15:18 AM

Quote from: New_World on October 13, 2011, 09:36:14 AM

the spirit still remains my favorite multitool.
no other tool can match up to the Spirit
someone show me something better.

I totally agree, the Spirit is the iphone of MT's but without the app's, its for this reason I no longer carry it, to darn surgical and precise, sorry to say but for me, boring, went off it in six weeks, its currently on here for trade

Jmora · **Reply #826 on:** November 13, 2011, 09:22:27 PM

...hmm, not sure I understand the analogy. What would the apps for an MT be?

badwolf · **Reply #827 on:** November 13, 2011, 10:09:10 PM

Quote from: Jmora on November 13, 2011, 09:22:27 PM

...hmm, not sure I understand the analogy. What would the apps for an MT be?

I don't think my analogy has come across quite right. The Spirit is an excellent MT, I just find it boring. For me it has non of the tactile feel you get with the Wave, PST, PPP, Mulitiplier or other tools like these. The iphone comparison was supposed to convey its quality, excellence and desirability amongst MT's and obviously without the app's, hope this helps

Vadim · **Reply #828 on:** November 14, 2011, 02:22:18 AM

Quote from: badwolf on November 13, 2011, 10:09:10 PM

Quote from: Jmora on November 13, 2011, 09:22:27 PM
...hmm, not sure I understand the analogy. What would the apps for an MT be?
has non of the tactile feel you get with the Wave, PST, PPP

+1,

SAKplumber · **Reply #829 on:** November 14, 2011, 04:11:33 AM

Quote from: Gareth on November 13, 2011, 01:48:02 AM

welcome to the Club SAKplumber.

Thnaks Gareth! It feels good to read that so many feel the same way I do about my Vic MT!

Nikos · **Reply #830 on:** November 19, 2011, 05:44:29 PM

Quote from: SAKplumber on November 13, 2011, 01:42:31 AM

The Spirit came with the wrong wrench ("L", instead of ratchet).

I can get that retched thing off your hands if you feel like throwing it away...

SAKplumber · **Reply #831 on:** December 07, 2011, 03:08:59 AM

Quote from: Nikos on November 19, 2011, 05:44:29 PM

Quote from: SAKplumber on November 13, 2011, 01:42:31 AM
The Spirit came with the wrong wrench ("L", instead of ratchet).

I can get that retched thing off your hands if you feel like throwing it away...

Sorry man! Like you, probably, I got a place for that too. Have a Everyday Carry Tool bag that it ride along in. Actually, I intend to order another bitcase for it, too.