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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: MrVic on May 12, 2019, 11:09:45 AM

Title: Victorinox XLT Fine Screwdriver- Angle
Post by: MrVic on May 12, 2019, 11:09:45 AM: Hey all,

Lurker turned member here!

I was hoping to find the answer to something, from any Vix XLT owners.

I just purchased an XLT, and I’ve noticed that when the fine screwdriver on the back of the tool is opened fully, it actually opens a little past 90 degrees. Not by loads, but slightly. My standard Swiss Champ fine screwdriver opens to 90 degrees. This opens maybe 2-3 degrees past that. I’ve attached a photo.

Just wondering if this is normal on the XLT?

Thanks in advance guys and gals!
Title: Re: Victorinox XLT Fine Screwdriver- Angle
Post by: comis on May 12, 2019, 11:30:54 AM: Mr. Vic, Welcome to :MTO:

I just checked on my copy of XVAT and XLT, that the back spring small screwdriver basically do open straight, but if I stretch it a little, they do open more than just 90 deg. I think it might have to do with the strength of the backspring.
Title: Re: Victorinox XLT Fine Screwdriver- Angle
Post by: VICMAN on May 12, 2019, 01:10:08 PM: Welcome to the forum Mr Vic! :cheers:

My XLT does the same thing.
Title: Re: Victorinox XLT Fine Screwdriver- Angle
Post by: Wspeed on May 12, 2019, 02:55:07 PM: Welcome to :MTO: MrVic :cheers:
I just checked my XLT and it opens slightly past 90° as well :tu:
Title: Re: Victorinox XLT Fine Screwdriver- Angle
Post by: MrVic on May 16, 2019, 03:04:14 AM: Sorry for the late reply to you all!

Thanks everyone for the very warm welcome - really appreciate that.

Even more so however, I’m grateful for you to take the time to check whether this might be an anomaly, or just part of the design. I gather it’s the latter.

Thanks all of you!!!

:salute:
Title: Re: Victorinox XLT Fine Screwdriver- Angle
Post by: Wspeed on May 16, 2019, 12:31:12 PM: You’re welcome MrVic :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Victorinox XLT Fine Screwdriver- Angle
Post by: ulzhan on May 16, 2019, 05:53:58 PM: It's the same in my three XLTs.

Welcome to MT.org!
Title: Re: Victorinox XLT Fine Screwdriver- Angle
Post by: MrVic on June 10, 2019, 11:12:35 PM: Quote from: ulzhan on May 16, 2019, 05:53:58 PM
It's the same in my three XLTs.

Welcome to MT.org!

Thanks Ulzhan! :climber: