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Title: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: 82brutus on May 22, 2009, 07:59:54 PM
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
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Nikos on May 22, 2009, 08:04:20 PM
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.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: cliosguy on May 22, 2009, 08:04:49 PM
standard victorinox belt sheath for me :tu:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: jojobos on May 22, 2009, 08:18:53 PM
I recommend the nylon leatherman sheath for Surge too!
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike 56 on May 22, 2009, 08:32:08 PM
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)
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 22, 2009, 10:03:46 PM
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 :)
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Dunc on May 22, 2009, 10:13:22 PM
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
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Nikos on May 22, 2009, 10:17:04 PM
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.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 22, 2009, 10:22:23 PM
Yep, that's what I meant by the cutouts :)
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Nikos on May 22, 2009, 10:36:35 PM
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:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 22, 2009, 10:37:19 PM
I've got both so let me just go and check...
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 22, 2009, 10:40:06 PM
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 ???
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Nikos on May 22, 2009, 10:45:11 PM
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?
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 22, 2009, 10:49:56 PM
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 :)
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Styerman on May 23, 2009, 02:13:54 AM
With mine it's either carried in a Blackhawk mag pouch ( can be worn vertical or horizontal ) , or loose in my pack .

Chris
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: bren10man on May 24, 2009, 04:31:53 AM
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.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Benner on May 24, 2009, 11:45:53 AM
I just pocket carry mine.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 24, 2009, 12:57:47 PM
I just pocket carry mine.
Along with everything else :D
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: sardauker on May 25, 2009, 09:57:44 AM
standard victorinox belt sheath for me :tu:

+1. I just replaced the velcro with a snap button.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: nuphoria on May 25, 2009, 05:23:02 PM
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
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: rp252 on May 25, 2009, 06:55:44 PM
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
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike 56 on May 25, 2009, 07:24:12 PM
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.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: 82brutus on June 08, 2009, 10:49:51 PM
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:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: DaveK on June 09, 2009, 12:49:39 AM
I found my Swisstool under the seat in the car yesterday. Just thought I'd share that.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: rp252 on June 09, 2009, 01:04:48 AM
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
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: DaveK on June 09, 2009, 01:11:25 AM
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.

Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Poncho65 on June 09, 2009, 01:53:40 AM
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:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: JohnD on June 09, 2009, 10:41:56 PM
The sheath usually, i have carried it in mt back pocket though next to my wallet.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: imhawley on June 15, 2009, 02:16:47 PM
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
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: sardauker on June 15, 2009, 02:32:15 PM
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 :/
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: David Bowen on June 15, 2009, 02:38:32 PM
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.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 15, 2009, 02:53:22 PM
Welcome to the forum imhawley :tu:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: imhawley on June 15, 2009, 04:22:59 PM
Thank You....for the welcome......and to everyone for all the good stuff here.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Benner on June 15, 2009, 06:24:59 PM
Welcome.  :cheers:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: AHB on June 15, 2009, 07:44:23 PM
Thank You....for the welcome......and to everyone for all the good stuff here.
Welcome..  :cheers:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Nikos on June 15, 2009, 09:55:40 PM
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:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2009, 10:29:30 PM
Welcome to the forum imhawley :cheers:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: imhawley on June 15, 2009, 10:41:38 PM
Thanks again.......This forum and SOSAK really change the game for SAK junkies.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 15, 2009, 10:42:43 PM
Thanks again.......This forum and SOSAK really change the game for SAK junkies.
And leave your wallet's empty to boot :D
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: rp252 on June 15, 2009, 10:44:10 PM
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.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 15, 2009, 10:45:07 PM
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
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Poncho65 on June 15, 2009, 11:36:55 PM
Welcome to the forum imhawley :cheers:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike 56 on July 26, 2009, 10:08:14 PM
Lately i have been using these.
Mike

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/51colt/001-13.jpg)
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 26, 2009, 10:17:46 PM
Lately i have been using these.
Mike

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/51colt/001-13.jpg)
Decent looking rigs :tu:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: grimm_kaosboy on July 27, 2009, 04:56:08 PM
In my pouch it came with. Love the nylon ones with the snap. HATE the ones with velcro.
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Craig on July 27, 2009, 07:59:05 PM
Welcome to the forum, imhawley :tu:
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: tcolling on July 29, 2009, 07:03:46 AM
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
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 29, 2009, 07:08:10 AM
They do look the part don't they :)
Title: Re: How do you carry your Swiss Tool?
Post by: Freudian Frog on July 29, 2009, 07:21:46 AM
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