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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: 82brutus on May 22, 2009, 07:59:54 PM
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I bought 2 used swiss tools recently for a really good price and am looking for some options or suggestions for sheaths. Does everyone use the standard Victorinox belt sheaths or what other options do I have? I'm thinking along the lines of something compact. Either multitool or multitool and small flashlight. I see Nite Ize has a mini pockits or has anyone made their own?
Thanks in advance!
Martin
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Hi there buddy. I'd suggest having a look at the LM Charge and/or Surge sheaths. They can be worn both horizontally and vertically, have enough space (and pockets) to hold your tool, a small (AAA/AA) flashlight, etc., and are as compact as it gets.
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standard victorinox belt sheath for me :tu:
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I recommend the nylon leatherman sheath for Surge too!
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Here is my EDC my Kick with a clip and a Climber and Swiss pouch. I like my Swiss pouch with a clip. I can use it with or without a belt or clip it on my pocket.
Mike
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/51colt/010-2.jpg)
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From one of these...
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/Tools/key.jpg)
It clips on to the cutouts in the side of the ST, and is a very comfortable method of carry, and has the added bonus of being a lot more discrete than a belt pouch :)
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I Belt carry my Swisstool in a std Nylon velcro pouch . I have also used the leather ones as well . I get on fine with them .
Dunc
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From one of these...
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh46/mickyd1234567/Tools/key.jpg)
It clips on to the cutouts in the side of the ST, and is a very comfortable method of carry, and has the added bonus of being a lot more discrete than a belt pouch :)
Mike will that hook fit in the lanyard hole on the STs or do you have some other means of attaching it? All of my hooks are too wide to fit, so I've tied a small loop of paracord through that hole just for that purpose.
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Yep, that's what I meant by the cutouts :)
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Now that's strange... :think: I got a Vic lanyard (the one that comes with MFV) to be used explicitly for my STs and Spirits but the hook is too wide to go through the hole, although the end piece looks exactly like that on your pic... :think:
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I've got both so let me just go and check...
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The clip is the same size on both the chain and the belt hanger :)
What style of ST is it? Is it one of the earlier ones with just a round hole, or one with the newer larger cutouts ???
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I've tried that on an older ST-X ('98 head), the forum auction BO ST ('05 head) and all of my Spirits. Are we talking about the same holes? The ones where you also fit the corkscrew attachment?
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I've tried that on an older ST-X ('98 head), the forum auction BO ST ('05 head) and all of my Spirits. Are we talking about the same holes? The ones where you also fit the corkscrew attachment?
Yep, that's where I clip it too :)
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With mine it's either carried in a Blackhawk mag pouch ( can be worn vertical or horizontal ) , or loose in my pack .
Chris
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My SwissTool came with a black ballistic nylon pouch with Vic logo snap closure.
I find the leather pouches by Victorinox to be cheesy/low quality, except for the SOS pouch for the Swiss Champ.
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I just pocket carry mine.
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I just pocket carry mine.
Along with everything else :D
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standard victorinox belt sheath for me :tu:
+1. I just replaced the velcro with a snap button.
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I just pocket carry mine.
Along with everything else :D
I hope he doesn't have very boyish hips or eventually he'll be displaying his undercrackers for everyone to see :o
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I just pocket carry mine.
Along with everything else :D
I hope he doesn't have very boyish hips or eventually he'll be displaying his undercrackers for everyone to see :o
Swisstool related trouser slippage - one of the many hazards we must bravely face. Its a dangerous hobby ours :D
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I just pocket carry mine.
Along with everything else :D
I hope he doesn't have very boyish hips or eventually he'll be displaying his undercrackers for everyone to see :o
Swisstool related trouser slippage - one of the many hazards we must bravely face. Its a dangerous hobby ours :D
Yes!!! I concur! I will bravely continue to EDC my SAKs.
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Just wanted to post a quick update. Thanks for all the recommendations and suggestions. I ended up going with the Leatherman Surge sheath which came in Saturday and it's awesome. Perfect for the Swisstool and Vic flashlight.
Thanks for all your help.
Martin
:cheers:
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I found my Swisstool under the seat in the car yesterday. Just thought I'd share that.
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I found my Swisstool under the seat in the car yesterday. Just thought I'd share that.
A better feeling than finding a fiver you'd forgotten about in a jacket pocket I bet :D
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Not really, I wasn't actually looking for it. I braked a bit sharpish and it smacked me on my heel, before sliding under the clutch pedal. I "carefully placed it in the back" after that. No doubt it will jump out on me again when I've forgotten about it.
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Not really, I wasn't actually looking for it. I braked a bit sharpish and it smacked me on my heel, before sliding under the clutch pedal. I "carefully placed it in the back" after that. No doubt it will jump out on me again when I've forgotten about it.
:rofl:
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The sheath usually, i have carried it in mt back pocket though next to my wallet.
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First post here (but I've been lurking and reading for quite some time).
I just bought this horizontal sheath made by Victorinox: http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=Victorinox+Pouch+SwissTool+Horizontal&pf_id=PAAAAAOFLIGCJENE&dept_id=3448&mscssid=XQD0045XW48P9LAP18PSEV7C97A34VN4
It's very secure as your belt goes through the back of the sheath itself. I like the design and aesthetics but would prefer snaps over velcro.
They also have a leather horizontal sheath for 91mm up to four layers: http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox/product.asp?prod_name=Victorinox+Belt+Leather+Pouch+Horizontal&pf_id=PAAAIAAJGNEMJAAC&dept_id=3448&s_id=0&
.......and a leather "converter" to change vertical sheaths to horizontal: http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=Victorinox+Belt+Pouch+Horizontal&pf_id=PAAAAAFONFABMKOF&dept_id=3448&mscssid=XQD0045XW48P9LAP18PSEV7C97A34VN4
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First post here (but I've been lurking and reading for quite some time).
I just bought this horizontal sheath made by Victorinox: http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=Victorinox+Pouch+SwissTool+Horizontal&pf_id=PAAAAAOFLIGCJENE&dept_id=3448&mscssid=XQD0045XW48P9LAP18PSEV7C97A34VN4
It's very secure as your belt goes through the back of the sheath itself. I like the design and aesthetics but would prefer snaps over velcro.
They also have a leather horizontal sheath for 91mm up to four layers: http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox/product.asp?prod_name=Victorinox+Belt+Leather+Pouch+Horizontal&pf_id=PAAAIAAJGNEMJAAC&dept_id=3448&s_id=0&
.......and a leather "converter" to change vertical sheaths to horizontal: http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=Victorinox+Belt+Pouch+Horizontal&pf_id=PAAAAAFONFABMKOF&dept_id=3448&mscssid=XQD0045XW48P9LAP18PSEV7C97A34VN4
When I had to hang the sheath to a shoulder strap, I just made the "converter" with two cable fasteners on top and bottom of the original loop.
They are still in place, even now I'm back to the belt :/
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I would carry my swisstool more if I used another sheath, the only one I use is the one that came with the CS Plus system. I never thought of using my charge sheaths, I will have to try that out. I think the swisstool is a heck of a tool and it does not get the use it deserves to get, I never use it. I use to use it more because of the bit kit it has, but now it just sits there because I have the bit kit for my LM's. I remember when I first got the ST, I use to affectionately call it "the brick", the darn thing is tough and wicked compact. I may love my leatherman's but when it comes to quality and perfection, nothing beats a ST.
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Welcome to the forum imhawley :tu:
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Thank You....for the welcome......and to everyone for all the good stuff here.
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Welcome. :cheers:
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Thank You....for the welcome......and to everyone for all the good stuff here.
Welcome.. :cheers:
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Not really, I wasn't actually looking for it. I braked a bit sharpish and it smacked me on my heel, before sliding under the clutch pedal. I "carefully placed it in the back" after that. No doubt it will jump out on me again when I've forgotten about it.
After all this time of pretending of being a LM fanboy, Dave finally came to admit he had been EDCing a SwissTool in his car... ::) :pok: :D
Oh and welcome to the forum imhawley! :cheers:
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Welcome to the forum imhawley :cheers:
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Thanks again.......This forum and SOSAK really change the game for SAK junkies.
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Thanks again.......This forum and SOSAK really change the game for SAK junkies.
And leave your wallet's empty to boot :D
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Thanks again.......This forum and SOSAK really change the game for SAK junkies.
And leave your wallet's empty to boot :D
Well, apart from the cobwebs and moths.
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Thanks again.......This forum and SOSAK really change the game for SAK junkies.
And leave your wallet's empty to boot :D
Well, apart from the cobwebs and moths.
Yep, pretty much all my wallet's packing :D
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Welcome to the forum imhawley :cheers:
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Lately i have been using these.
Mike
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/51colt/001-13.jpg)
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Lately i have been using these.
Mike
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/51colt/001-13.jpg)
Decent looking rigs :tu:
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In my pouch it came with. Love the nylon ones with the snap. HATE the ones with velcro.
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Welcome to the forum, imhawley :tu:
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I carry my Spirit in my neat-o Vic nylon pouch with rotating clip from FelineVet (thanks, Tim!)
(http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox/assets/images/swatches/PAAAAALJOCKAKFDB_b_lg.jpg) (http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox/assets/images/swatches/PAAAAALJOCKAKFDB_f_lg.jpg)
Vic part no. 4.0822.N1, apparently
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They do look the part don't they :)
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Standard leather sheath...
It'd be kind of interesting to get a kydex neck sheath for a Spirit though... break your neck...
Anyone wanna try it? :D