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Title: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 16, 2018, 07:42:41 PM
Hey guys. I'm looking to purchase a swisstool spirit x. I found a kit on the bay that includes either the l wrench or the ratchet/ extension. Both come with the bits. Are they useful for day to day or only certain circumstances?

It also comes with the corkscrew and eyeglass driver.

Lastly, which sheath is better? The nylon or the leather?
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Aloha on May 16, 2018, 07:59:24 PM
I have the L wrench and like it.  The bit carrier is nice as well.  The bits are 1/4in bits so theres nothing special about those. The L wrench is a stand alone tool IMO and compliments any MT or SAK.  Use Vics supplied bit or add your most used bits and off you go.  Vic gives you 6 bits tho the carrier has space for 10.  You get two HEX, two Phillips, and two Star bits ( sorry I forget which ones ).  The plus sheath I use is the Leather for my Swisstool and Nylon/Cordura for the Spirit.  I like both so its a matter of which material you prefer.  I also have the separate corkscrew and mini driver which I think are nice additions.  The slot on the back of either Swisstool or Spirit holds the corkscrew.

All said I like the L wrench and carrier.  The bits like I said are nothing special but the holder is pretty neat.   
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: CeHo on May 16, 2018, 09:30:46 PM
I like the L wrench - it’s a useful EDC tool. The bits are ok for your basic-EDC-needs but I replaced them after a while and hard use - now I have wera-bits...

I like both sheaths... If i have to decide- i would take the leather sheath
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Mechanickal on May 16, 2018, 09:37:44 PM
I have a ratchet.
Not Vic's but very similar.

I use it regularly as a compact screwdriver or in hard to reach spots.

Love it!
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 16, 2018, 09:51:03 PM
I too had the L wrench and it's a lovely little tool in its own right. I paired mine up with PB Swiss Tool bits... I'm a snob... and they come in shiney nice metallic colours!  :2tu:

I also had (two actually) small ratchet drivers possibly the same as Mechy's, but I completely destroyed one on a job (little toothy bits everywhere) and that kind of put me off them.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Mechanickal on May 16, 2018, 10:14:33 PM
Topeak?
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 16, 2018, 10:35:40 PM
Topeak?

Bingo!  :tu:

Actually, I've still got one... that one's broken too!  :facepalm: The little flip switch is broken inside. Has your one got the nice nylon case/bit holder thingy?
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 16, 2018, 10:41:35 PM
I ordered the swisstool spirit x w/ ratchet, extensions, bits, corkscrew, eyeglasses driver and leather sheath for $135!
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 16, 2018, 10:53:48 PM
Nice one!  :tu: Now all you've got to do is wait for it to arrive!  :ahhh
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 16, 2018, 11:03:30 PM
That's the hardest part! I didn't want the butter knife blade kit so thankfully I found the x with a kit brand new.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Aloha on May 17, 2018, 12:37:40 AM
Here are my Swisstool Plus and Spirit Plus minus corkscrew.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Aloha on May 17, 2018, 12:39:11 AM
Dont mind the holes in the Spirit sheath, I added a belt clip but changed my mind.  Over all its a nice kit.  I've seen some great little ratchet sets too.  Topeak is one that often gets mentioned.   
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: ezdog on May 17, 2018, 12:54:16 AM
These little Titan Ratchet are pretty great too and they can be stashed away almost anywhere!
They sell them at Northern Tool and they have both standard socket as well as 1/4" Bit Style versions.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180516/19a3c31502952f7fa41921b80690ae41.jpg)


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Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Aloha on May 17, 2018, 07:04:03 AM
Thats a neat little ratchet.  For a while I was obsessed with finding the perfect mini ratchet. 
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Mechanickal on May 17, 2018, 12:28:40 PM
Topeak?

Bingo!  :tu:

Actually, I've still got one... that one's broken too!  :facepalm: The little flip switch is broken inside. Has your one got the nice nylon case/bit holder thingy?
It does!

But the ratchet lives in a Skinth.
My Bosch ratchet lives in a leather Plus sheath with my Spirit XC.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 17, 2018, 12:45:17 PM
Topeak?

Bingo!  :tu:

Actually, I've still got one... that one's broken too!  :facepalm: The little flip switch is broken inside. Has your one got the nice nylon case/bit holder thingy?
It does!

But the ratchet lives in a Skinth.
My Bosch ratchet lives in a leather Plus sheath with my Spirit XC.

Ah, I was going to say you can have mine if you want it... the nylon case that is... not the broken tool.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Mechanickal on May 17, 2018, 12:57:21 PM
Topeak?

Bingo!  :tu:

Actually, I've still got one... that one's broken too!  :facepalm: The little flip switch is broken inside. Has your one got the nice nylon case/bit holder thingy?
It does!

But the ratchet lives in a Skinth.
My Bosch ratchet lives in a leather Plus sheath with my Spirit XC.

Ah, I was going to say you can have mine if you want it... the nylon case that is... not the broken tool.  :facepalm:
Grind off the ratchet and shape it like a LM bit?
That way you'll end up with a bit extender?
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 17, 2018, 02:19:39 PM
I want a Chapman ratchet... :dd:
Now,  :b2t:
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 17, 2018, 02:46:58 PM
I want a Chapman ratchet... :dd:
Now,  :b2t:
They're a few towns over from me. Great tools, I own a kit.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: tango44 on May 17, 2018, 03:18:25 PM
Ratchet extension, bits, corkscrew, little flat sd, came with my nylon sheath...

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zl0AAOSwWTRWumJ3/s-l300.jpg)
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 17, 2018, 06:23:21 PM
Ratchet extension, bits, corkscrew, little flat sd, came with my nylon sheath...

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zl0AAOSwWTRWumJ3/s-l300.jpg)
Exactly what I got. Same company
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: kmanct3 on May 17, 2018, 08:26:31 PM
When you just can’t decide.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/c6930ac8847b3e41cfd43129d5cd6f4d.jpg)
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 17, 2018, 08:41:17 PM
Well now I'll have a leatherman st 300 & charge tti. Swisstool and swisstool spirit x. I've also owned a bucktool, leatherman st200, b.o. new wave, new wave and new surge.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Mechanickal on May 17, 2018, 10:07:57 PM
When you just can’t decide.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/c6930ac8847b3e41cfd43129d5cd6f4d.jpg)
I need that mat! :ahhh
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 17, 2018, 10:11:11 PM
When you just can’t decide.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/c6930ac8847b3e41cfd43129d5cd6f4d.jpg)
I need that mat! :ahhh

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 17, 2018, 10:51:25 PM
When you just can’t decide.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/c6930ac8847b3e41cfd43129d5cd6f4d.jpg)
I need that mat! :ahhh
You do. Your life is not complete until you get one.  :pok:
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Don Pablo on May 17, 2018, 11:04:41 PM
When you just can’t decide.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/c6930ac8847b3e41cfd43129d5cd6f4d.jpg)
I need that mat! :ahhh
You do. Your life is not complete until you get one.  :pok:
Do YOU have one?
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 17, 2018, 11:07:03 PM
Heck no.
Good thing I'm not a collector.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Don Pablo on May 17, 2018, 11:11:31 PM
Neither am I.  :ahhh
I have like 3 SAKs and one DAK in my possession now.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 17, 2018, 11:17:23 PM
I have like 3 SAKs and one DAK in my possession now.  :facepalm:
Like 3 SAKs and one DAK or actually three SAKs and one DAK?
When I am Supreme Lord King of the World, which hopefully isn't too far away, I'm going to ban the word 'like' just to see how you young folk get on.  >:D
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Mechanickal on May 17, 2018, 11:17:34 PM
Been browsing the webs for one already! :ahhh
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Don Pablo on May 17, 2018, 11:35:55 PM
I have like 3 SAKs and one DAK in my possession now.  :facepalm:
Like 3 SAKs and one DAK or actually three SAKs and one DAK?
When I am Supreme Lord King of the World, which hopefully isn't too far away, I'm going to ban the word 'like' just to see how you young folk get on.  >:D
Literally, in the literal sense of the word.  :D

I, like, don’t, like, really, like, using, like, the word like, like, all the, like, time, like, just like you.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Syncop8r on May 17, 2018, 11:43:08 PM
 :ahhh
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: armi101 on May 18, 2018, 01:28:12 AM
Well, that’s something, you know, obviously, that, you should literally do.

Hint hint. They had filler words in previous generations as well.
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 18, 2018, 08:11:18 PM
Should be here tomorrow!
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 18, 2018, 08:36:00 PM
Perfect! Saturday morning - bestest time of the bestest day of the week!  :ahhh
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Mechanickal on May 18, 2018, 09:03:31 PM
Perfect! Saturday morning - bestest time of the bestest day of the week!  :ahhh
With coffee!
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 18, 2018, 09:06:10 PM
Perfect! Saturday morning - bestest time of the bestest day of the week!  :ahhh
With coffee!

Yes... absolutely!!!  :cheers: (but with coffee)
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 19, 2018, 07:29:28 PM
Love it! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/4ee5d12771ebbd65c24e3a7249a6fe74.jpg)
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: Fuzzbucket on May 19, 2018, 07:31:40 PM
It arrived!!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh Told you - Saturday bestest day of the week!  :tu:
Title: Re: Victorinox ratchet or L wrench kit use?
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 19, 2018, 08:43:33 PM
It arrived!!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh Told you - Saturday bestest day of the week!  :tu:
Lol. It's a great kit. Added a few extra bits. Very light. Plier head is super tight.