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Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 08, 2009, 02:22:35 PM
I've done a couple of threads in the past about the Swisstool so I thought I'd start one about the Spirit . I will try and include as many facts as I can and as the thread grows then perhaps you guys may be able to add to it and any gaps we can ask Victorinox direct for info .

There are three main models in the Spirit range , these are

Std with scissors and blunt tip wavy edge blade ( butter knife as we've come to call it )   Model number  3.0227.   ( U.S 53800 )

S model with plain edge blade instead of scissors . Model number 3.0223. ( U.S 53809 )

New model with plain edge blade instead of blunt tipped wavy edge blade .Model number 3.0224 (U.S. Model #53814 Designated the Spirit X )

The 'S' model also comes in black finish with a model number of 3.0223.3 ( U.S 53815 ) . I'm not 100% certain but I think the last number ( 3 ) designates black finish .

There is also another Spirit Virsion of the X model thats issued to the Swiss Army .It has a Black oxide finish and while it has the same tools as the "X" ( scissors and plain blade ) it has blasting cap crimpers in the plier jaws . Model Number is 3.0224.3cch

An L (leather )  or N ( Nylon ) will also dictate what sheath it comes with i.e 3.0223.L would be a Spirit 'S' in a Leather sheath .

Quite why the U.S has to have a different set of model numbers to the rest of the world escapes me  :think:

Heres an example of the two different model numbers

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs008.jpg)

Spirit compared size wise to other multis .... pst , Blast and original Swisstool

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs017.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs018.jpg)


Difference in blade config between std ( on left ) and a 'S' model ( on right )

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs011.jpg)

Now this is interesting , the Spirits jaws open wider then the 05 pliers on a Swisstool but the handles are closer together making it much easier to hold

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs022.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs023.jpg)

last up heres a couple of the Spirit in the hand to give those of you who are thinking about getting one an idea of the size .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs029.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs030.jpg)


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 08, 2009, 02:27:25 PM
Nice shots.

My biggest complaint about the Spirit is actually the SHAPE of the sheath.  It is quite square and box-like which means it catches on everything.  It became such a bother, that I don't EDC it much.  I gotta find a better sheath for me.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on March 08, 2009, 05:39:34 PM
Cant say I'm impressed by the stock sheath either . I made a dangler sheath for mine , or I just coopt a suitable mag pouch when needed .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 08, 2009, 06:15:54 PM
Good work Dunc mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on March 08, 2009, 06:28:12 PM
Yes Dunc, great bit of work compiling all the Spirit info into one thread :tu:


Regarding the Spirit S, has anyone seen one in a stainless finish yet? ???
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Leatherman123 on March 08, 2009, 06:37:45 PM
Yeah, and I have one.. DTH has one as well; ya'know, the one you put the pocket clip on..  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on March 08, 2009, 06:41:49 PM
 :-[
Oops, sorry, I meant this new one here:

I've done a couple of threads in the past about the Swisstool so I thought I'd start one about the Spirit . I will try and include as many facts as I can and as the thread grows then perhaps you guys may be able to add to it and any gaps we can ask Victorinox direct for info .

There are three main models in the Spirit range , these are

Std with scissors and blunt tip wavy edge blade ( butter knife as we've come to call it )   Model number  3.0227.   ( U.S 53800 )

S model with plain edge blade instead of scissors . Model number 3.0223. ( U.S 53809 )

New model with plain edge blade instead of blunt tipped wavy edge blade .Model number 3.0224 ( Not available in the U.S yet)
 
The 'S' model also comes in black finnish with a model number of 3.0223.3 ( U.S 53815 ) . I'm not 100% certain but I think the last number ( 3 ) designates black finnish .

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike on March 08, 2009, 08:17:05 PM
Dunc,
I have a Stainless Steel Spirit S model with the same blades as your black finished model you have shown purchased from Tim(felinevet) a year :think: ... or so ago. My model number is 3.0223.L (53809).

Very comfortable to use and with good tool options.

Mike
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 08, 2009, 08:31:15 PM
Dunc,
I have a Stainless Steel Spirit S model with the same blades as your black finished model you have shown purchased from Tim(felinevet) a year :think: ... or so ago. My model number is 3.0223.L (53809).

Very comfortable to use and with good tool options.

Mike

Do you EDC it Mike ? If not what do you choose in its place ?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on March 08, 2009, 08:33:44 PM
I recently got the Plus model with ratchet kit in leather sheath no. 3.0239L



Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 08, 2009, 08:37:32 PM
:-[
Oops, sorry, I meant this new one here:

I've done a couple of threads in the past about the Swisstool so I thought I'd start one about the Spirit . I will try and include as many facts as I can and as the thread grows then perhaps you guys may be able to add to it and any gaps we can ask Victorinox direct for info .

There are three main models in the Spirit range , these are

Std with scissors and blunt tip wavy edge blade ( butter knife as we've come to call it )   Model number  3.0227.   ( U.S 53800 )

S model with plain edge blade instead of scissors . Model number 3.0223. ( U.S 53809 )

New model with plain edge blade instead of blunt tipped wavy edge blade .Model number 3.0224 ( Not available in the U.S yet)
 
The 'S' model also comes in black finnish with a model number of 3.0223.3 ( U.S 53815 ) . I'm not 100% certain but I think the last number ( 3 ) designates black finnish .


Bob the only model available in Black is the 'S'  Model number 3.0223.3 ( U.S 53815 ) which is suplied to the Dutch Army as far as I know it .



Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike on March 08, 2009, 08:38:16 PM
Dunc,
I have a Stainless Steel Spirit S model with the same blades as your black finished model you have shown purchased from Tim(felinevet) a year :think: ... or so ago. My model number is 3.0223.L (53809).

Very comfortable to use and with good tool options.

Mike

Do you EDC it Mike ? If not what do you choose in its place ?

I have it in my bag that I take to work with me, not that big of place so it's always nearby. Occassionally I carry it in my back pocket. I also have a SwissTool RS in my pickup and I leave an LM Blast at work just in case I forget my bag. :D

Mike
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on March 08, 2009, 08:38:42 PM
Oops, sorry, I meant this new one here:

New model with plain edge blade instead of blunt tipped wavy edge blade .Model number 3.0224 ( Not available in the U.S yet)

If you're asking if model 3.0224 comes in stainless finish, that's the only finish it comes in atm. :-\
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 08, 2009, 08:41:17 PM
I recently got the Plus model with ratchet kit in leather sheath no. 3.0239L





Yes add that to the list  :tu:  With rachet and extension bar  :D


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on March 08, 2009, 09:12:06 PM
Thanks  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jzmtl on March 08, 2009, 09:24:02 PM
Hmm, I must be the few who actually like the spirit sheath, takes up the minimum amount of space as possible, and no features that I'll never use (i.e. hold tool in plier open position, which is what made gerber flik's sheath horrible IMO).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on March 08, 2009, 09:44:40 PM
I have no problem with the sheath either. If it was made any smaller the tool wouldn't fit inside  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on March 08, 2009, 09:52:16 PM
Nope I'm a fan of the sheath too :)

I used to edc mine all the time at my last job, as it was a bit more sheeple friendly and compact than the Swisstool is. Now I'm back to carrying a full size ST, but I'll always have a soft spot for the Spirit :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: prime77 on March 08, 2009, 10:52:39 PM
 Spirit owners club!! Permission to be a admitted as a member.  :D

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/035-4.jpg?t=1236548833)

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/025-2.jpg?t=1236548864)
spirit w/leatherman clip and serrations removed

The regular leather sheath may be square shaped and bulky but the one that holds the bit wrench/kit and corkscrew is even bigger and sticks out even more on your belt.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/041-3.jpg?t=1236548950)

It holds everything really nice though and is top notch quality. :tu:

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/012-6.jpg?t=1236549104)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on March 08, 2009, 11:04:17 PM
I had a Spirit and I liked the sheath as well.

I much prefered the full sized Swisstool over it though so it never got carried. It seemed such a waste so I sold it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on March 08, 2009, 11:07:06 PM
I had a Spirit and I liked the sheath as well.

I much prefered the full sized Swisstool over it though so it never got carried. It seemed such a waste so I sold it.

I'm sure the new owner loves it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on March 08, 2009, 11:09:41 PM
I'm sure he does too.  :D

I do miss carrying my Swisstool, I may have to pocket it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on March 08, 2009, 11:24:35 PM
SPIRIT S :ahhh

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SYDMHtkgORI/AAAAAAAADM4/N-RPl7C53BU/s640/012820091628.jpg)

im also a fan of the leather sheath :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AndyTiedye on March 09, 2009, 02:31:28 AM
The version I have has an extension for the bit driver instead of a corkscrew.
(http://web.mac.com/andytiedye/Site/spirit-plus.jpg)
(http://web.mac.com/andytiedye/Site/spirit-driver-extended.jpg)
of course, the extension also works in the ratcheting part.

The bit driver can be used for 1/4" sockets with the addition of an adapter
which is available in any hardware store:
(http://web.mac.com/andytiedye/Site/spirit-driver-socket.jpg)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mr. Whippy on March 09, 2009, 02:39:45 AM
Spirit owners club!! Permission to be a admitted as a member.  :D

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/035-4.jpg?t=1236548833)

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/025-2.jpg?t=1236548864)
spirit w/leatherman clip and serrations removed

The regular leather sheath may be square shaped and bulky but the one that holds the bit wrench/kit and corkscrew is even bigger and sticks out even more on your belt.
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/041-3.jpg?t=1236548950)

It holds everything really nice though and is top notch quality. :tu:

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/012-6.jpg?t=1236549104)

That's the sheath I have.  With ratchet and bits.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 09, 2009, 08:30:32 PM
Oooh theres some good Spirit porn being posted  :tu:  I have posted these in the great picture thread but they will fit in nice here  :D

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs000.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs001.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs002.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Bs005.jpg)



Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on March 09, 2009, 09:14:17 PM

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Haul%20090305/DSC00070.jpg)

(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Haul%20090305/DSC00072.jpg) (http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Haul%20090305/DSC00057.jpg)
 
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Haul%20090305/DSC00066.jpg) (http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Haul%20090305/DSC00060.jpg) (http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Haul%20090305/DSC00063.jpg)

Now all I have to do is find some sexy log/post/wire fence and grab some more pics... :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on March 09, 2009, 09:16:26 PM
B E A U T I F U L :drool: especially the first one dunc

the new spirit is definitely on my list now,  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: max6166 on March 09, 2009, 09:17:36 PM
Now all I have to do is find some sexy log/post/wire fence and grab some more pics... :D

Why don't you just ram the blade into that table...  :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on March 09, 2009, 09:24:54 PM
Now all I have to do is find some sexy log/post/wire fence and grab some more pics... :D

Why don't you just ram the blade into that table...  :D :D

yup, that works too:

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SYz8iTUVlpI/AAAAAAAADU8/lGPWzcyUeD4/s640/DSCN2199.JPG)

 :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on March 09, 2009, 09:48:02 PM
Now all I have to do is find some sexy log/post/wire fence and grab some more pics... :D

Why don't you just ram the blade into that table...  :D :D
Cause I can't fit a fence in the room... :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roadie on March 09, 2009, 10:52:20 PM
Proud Owner 8)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/SpiritReflection.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/SpiritClamPackBack.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/SpiritClamPack.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/SpiritSmall.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/SpiritGreen2.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/SpiritGreen1.jpg)
(http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h314/RoadieRyan/CAT5/Spirit.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on March 09, 2009, 11:03:44 PM
 :o nice pics
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roadie on March 09, 2009, 11:06:10 PM
:o nice pics
Ta....but don't look so surprised.... there's got to be some reason you lot tolerate me ::) :P :D  Plus you haven't seen the hundreds of shots taken to actually get those few!! :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on March 10, 2009, 12:35:37 AM
:o nice pics
Ta....but don't look so surprised.... there's got to be some reason you lot tolerate me ::) :P :D  Plus you haven't seen the hundreds of shots taken to actually get those few!! :D :D

Lol.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on March 10, 2009, 02:34:38 AM
Spirit owners club!! Permission to be a admitted as a member.  :D

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/025-2.jpg?t=1236548864)
spirit w/leatherman clip and serrations removed


I like that one! 8)

Again, nice mod work Prime! How are you liking the plain edge blade?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: prime77 on March 10, 2009, 03:20:12 AM
Spirit owners club!! Permission to be a admitted as a member.  :D

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee58/primeLM/025-2.jpg?t=1236548864)
spirit w/leatherman clip and serrations removed


I like that one! 8)

Again, nice mod work Prime! How are you liking the plain edge blade?
I like the plain edge really good. It turned out good. I had some practice taking the serrations off my OHT and don't really miss point of the blade. I kinda like the sorta sheepfoot look of the blade.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on March 10, 2009, 03:39:15 AM
I like the plain edge really good. It turned out good. I had some practice taking the serrations off my OHT and don't really miss point of the blade. I kinda like the sorta sheepfoot look of the blade.

I kinda sorta do too. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: prime77 on March 10, 2009, 03:41:58 AM
Quote
I kinda sorta do too. Grin
::) :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 10, 2009, 07:31:25 AM
Great pics guys , theres some real talent on here  :tu:

I like now noth keeps teasing us with his new Spirit  :drool: I think your the only multitool.org member to have one  :tu:


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on March 10, 2009, 10:14:23 AM
(http://img84.echo.cx/img84/8427/tongue00154kq.gif)

Yet, there is no reason for me to be the only one... ::) The new Spirit is still more expensive than its older brothers when bought from over the pond, but if you factor in the shipping costs and possible customs charges and you take out the VAT, its ~65e sound very reasonable...  :pok: :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 11, 2009, 10:42:35 AM
I've been EDCing my Std Spirit in my new job since the 30th of March and I'm really pleased with it . Any reservations I had about it have now gone . It is now my FAVOURITE multitool  :o Don't get me wrong the full size Swisstool still has that special place as an end of the world sh*t hit the fan Multitool but the Spirit has the right combination of size comfort and tool selection that makes it a winner with me for general EDC  :tu: I really like the butter knife blade and anyone who doesn't think its capable should at least give it a try . While I agree its not a perfect rescue blade it is very good around people ( and boats in my case ) , and while most of us pair are multi's with another knife  I can't see the problem and of course theres always the Spirit 'S' or the new model without the butter knife .It can also be sharpened ( sharpmaker for me ) to an unbelievable scary edge .
   I know there are a few members on here who want one and I would be very surprised if they didn't like it .


There was a time my Spirit stayed at home and came second place to my Swisstool but it appears to be the other way round now that I have realised I don't have to save the world everyday  ;)

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on April 11, 2009, 01:02:40 PM
Well put , pretty much my conclusion too .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 11, 2009, 01:05:13 PM
Well put , pretty much my conclusion too .

Chris

Thanks  :tu:  Like you I still like to have a Std Swisstool in my bag or Car .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ducktapehero on April 11, 2009, 03:40:53 PM
To go along with everyone else I'll show mine off too. I had mine engraved with my son's birthday, wife's birthday and our anniversary to make it a bit special. And, I must admit to help me remember too.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ducktapehero/SAK/000_0008.jpg)



Here's the pocket clip(thanks again J-sews)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a354/ducktapehero/SAK/000_0012.jpg)



Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 11, 2009, 08:29:20 PM
The Spirit really is the best combination of size, light weight and function. Wonderfully strong. Not too big, not too small. Tons and tons of useful tools.

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Multitool%20Showdown/SpiritBlade.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 13, 2009, 03:03:53 AM
A few pics I took of my Spirit yesterday.

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture113.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture135.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture046.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture051.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture090.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture074.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture080.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on April 13, 2009, 04:01:36 AM
Wow, talking about a good locking tool, fantastic pics Buzz :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 13, 2009, 07:55:50 AM
 :o You have a bit of a talent there  :tu: Very very nice  :D


dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 13, 2009, 10:45:01 AM
Fantastic pictures mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: appletree_man on April 13, 2009, 02:02:43 PM
I love it BUT, I can't carry it hence why i'm moving it on  :cry: 
Still waiting for Vic to introduce a non locking Juice type MT.

Hmm, I must be the few who actually like the spirit sheath, takes up the minimum amount of space as possible, and no features that I'll never use (i.e. hold tool in plier open position, which is what made gerber flik's sheath horrible IMO).
The sheath is great, like the old Leatherman style (shame on you Leatherman  >:().
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on April 13, 2009, 06:14:38 PM
Superb pics mate.  :)

I loved it as well, but am far happier with a full sized swisstool in my pocket (as I have now).  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: appletree_man on April 13, 2009, 06:22:57 PM
Sorry Benner you've probably answered this elsewhere, do you have a good reason for carrying the SwissTool ? (if asked by a bobby I mean)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on April 13, 2009, 06:27:01 PM
Sorry Benner you've probably answered this elsewhere, do you have a good reason for carrying the SwissTool ? (if asked by a bobby I mean)

I weigh so little that I need the added weight.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 13, 2009, 06:27:55 PM
Sorry Benner you've probably answered this elsewhere, do you have a good reason for carrying the SwissTool ? (if asked by a bobby I mean)

I weigh so little that I need the added weight.  :D
:D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on April 13, 2009, 06:29:24 PM
In other words, no.  TBH I think all this worrying has got a bit OTT.  I just carry it in sensible places and don't act like a prat when I do so.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: appletree_man on April 13, 2009, 06:34:33 PM
 :salute: to that. Wish I had the cahones but i'm too much of a whobby custard  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on April 14, 2009, 03:35:37 AM
In other words, no.  TBH I think all this worrying has got a bit OTT.  I just carry it in sensible places and don't act like a prat when I do so.

And if you don't mind me saying so... about time too!

All this paranoia is contagious, to the point that I started leaving my Charge at home  :o I'm working on the assumption that only an unreasonable copper would confiscate it, and if I get stopped and searched by an unreasonable copper, then they'd probably find a dodgy tail-light or something anyway.

I know I might regret it at some point, but I'm prepared to take my chances.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: django.cj on April 14, 2009, 07:25:40 PM
All this positive talk has made me finally break down and order one. Amazon will be shipping me a spirit s, along with a spyderco sharpmaster.  I was contemplating a blast to rotate on with my wave and skeletool; the spirit shall fill that role instead.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 14, 2009, 09:32:57 PM
All this positive talk has made me finally break down and order one. Amazon will be shipping me a spirit s, along with a spyderco sharpmaster.  I was contemplating a blast to rotate on with my wave and skeletool; the spirit shall fill that role instead.  :D
Good man, you won't be disapointed :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Flash on April 14, 2009, 09:35:07 PM
In other words, no.  TBH I think all this worrying has got a bit OTT.  I just carry it in sensible places and don't act like a prat when I do so.

And if you don't mind me saying so... about time too!

All this paranoia is contagious, to the point that I started leaving my Charge at home  :o I'm working on the assumption that only an unreasonable copper would confiscate it, and if I get stopped and searched by an unreasonable copper, then they'd probably find a dodgy tail-light or something anyway.

I know I might regret it at some point, but I'm prepared to take my chances.

At this point I must admit that there are NO unreasonable coppers (now where is that "tongue in cheek" smiley?)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 14, 2009, 10:15:41 PM
All this positive talk has made me finally break down and order one. Amazon will be shipping me a spirit s, along with a spyderco sharpmaster.  I was contemplating a blast to rotate on with my wave and skeletool; the spirit shall fill that role instead.  :D

When you say Spyderco Sharpmaster did you mean sharpmaker ?  I have a Sharpmaker and it really brings out the best in the Spirits blade/s .As you have gone for the "S" model may I suggest you pair it with something like a Vic Climber or a Leatherman Micra so you have the option of Scissors .One last thing  ::)  Please come back and tell us what you think of the Spirit .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: django.cj on April 14, 2009, 10:34:40 PM
Yeah Sharpmaker. I've been keeping my blades sharp with a stone,  it some just don't get sharp that way. Most notably a Cold Steel folder. High end metal is great until it's no longer sharp and your stone doesn't help.

I usually have a huntsman or wenger lux cigar model on me, so scissors shouldn't be an issue. I'll post my thoughts when it arrives.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 14, 2009, 10:41:38 PM
Yeah Sharpmaker. I've been keeping my blades sharp with a stone,  it some just don't get sharp that way. Most notably a Cold Steel folder. High end metal is great until it's no longer sharp and your stone doesn't help.

I usually have a huntsman or wenger lux cigar model on me, so scissors shouldn't be an issue. I'll post my thoughts when it arrives.


The trouble with high end steel blades is because they tend to be alot harder .They take alot longer to sharpen and it becomes much harder to keep the angle when sharpening free hand >

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on April 15, 2009, 05:37:11 AM
I know that a locking multi is a no no in the UK , at least in theory , good reason yadda yadda . Has anyone ever actually been prosecuted for carrying a multi ( assuming no pratt like actions ) ?

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on April 15, 2009, 07:39:04 PM
I know that a locking multi is a no no in the UK , at least in theory , good reason yadda yadda . Has anyone ever actually been prosecuted for carrying a multi ( assuming no pratt like actions ) ?

Chris

Not to my knowledge.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on April 15, 2009, 07:54:22 PM
Problem is you'd never know.  It would be dealt with on a local level and most press it would get would be a few lines in the local paper.  I occasionally see this kind of thing for people caught with a locking blade in the local rag.

Neil
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 15, 2009, 08:41:17 PM
I'm fairly sure I won't as I am issued with a fixed blade to wear at work at all times  :D


dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on April 15, 2009, 09:43:49 PM
Dunc just ends up in his local rag for entirely different reasons ;)

Neil
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 15, 2009, 09:55:48 PM
Dunc just ends up in his local rag for entirely different reasons ;)

Neil



SSSsshhhhh Don't mention me having to sign the register  :o


dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: django.cj on April 15, 2009, 10:19:23 PM
 :climber:
Well somehow I ordered my Spirit yesterday at 3PM, and it was delivered here today at 2:30PM...with Amazon's super saver free shipping.  Usually that shipping method means "we'll throw it on the truck when we get around to it and you'll get it in one week to a month".

I'm very impressed with the build quality.  The blades are sharp, and it feels great in my hand.  I'm used to Leatherman's interchangeable bits, so I'm hoping the phillips will prove versatile.  The sheath is fantastic, it reminds me of the kind Leatherman used to use.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2009, 10:20:20 PM
Glad your liking it mate :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on April 15, 2009, 10:40:36 PM
The more you use it, the more you'll appreciate it  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Springs420 on April 16, 2009, 12:03:48 AM
I can't wait for my replacement Spirit to arrive. Endless amounts of LMs won't replace my sweet, departed Spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AndyTiedye on April 16, 2009, 12:57:51 AM
I love it BUT, I can't carry it hence why i'm moving it on  :cry: 
Still waiting for Vic to introduce a non locking Juice type MT.

I haven't tried this, but it looks like you could disable the locking mechanism by pulling out the spring that becomes accessible when all the tools are open.
(http://web.mac.com/andytiedye/Site/swisstool-spirit-lock.jpg)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on April 16, 2009, 01:31:47 AM
That does work to a certain extent.

Unfortunately the spring on those tools isn't really designed to keep them in place like on a slip joint.  Its not awful but the spring  really would need to be a bit stronger for it to be a practical tool.

Now who knows someone with the right equipment to re-temper some springs :D

Neil
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 16, 2009, 11:34:25 AM
I'd like to know how Vic makes them springs , it must be a clever bit of kit .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on April 18, 2009, 03:36:38 AM
Two spirits currently - the original version and the S variant.  Soon to own "spear point instead of butter-blade" variant.  Like the look of that BO crimper model as well.

I just love the spirit.  As soon as I opened my first one I knew it was the tool for me.  It sits in my pocket more than any other tool I own. 

Super Sexy Stainless Steel Stallion of Sharpness - AKA Spirit.

Rich.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: I'm Still Bison on April 18, 2009, 06:45:00 AM
"Super Sexy Stainless Steel Stallion of Sharpness" I like that.Can I use it for a sigline soon? :tu: You can tell that there's a lot of love going on for the Spirit,tactical butter knife or not.My only gripe with the Spirit is that it's just finelt built,I almost hate using it out of fear of marring it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 18, 2009, 07:41:39 AM
Two spirits currently - the original version and the S variant.  Soon to own "spear point instead of butter-blade" variant.  Like the look of that BO crimper model as well.

I just love the spirit.  As soon as I opened my first one I knew it was the tool for me.  It sits in my pocket more than any other tool I own. 

Super Sexy Stainless Steel Stallion of Sharpness - AKA Spirit.

Rich.
Jammy sod :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on April 18, 2009, 04:08:05 PM
"Super Sexy Stainless Steel Stallion of Sharpness" I like that.Can I use it for a sigline soon? :tu: You can tell that there's a lot of love going on for the Spirit,tactical butter knife or not.My only gripe with the Spirit is that it's just finelt built,I almost hate using it out of fear of marring it.

Feel free to use it all you want :D  You could add the word 'Swiss' in there for more alliteration-based goodness.  I'm a big fan of the Spirit's leather sheath as well.  Far better than alot of the sheath designs out there.

I'd like to see a needle-nose pliers variant, though I like the current plier head alot.

Jammy sod :D

:tu:  Thats the spirit!

....Get it?   

....Sorry :-[
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on April 18, 2009, 04:33:44 PM
"Super Sexy Stainless Steel Stallion of Sharpness" I like that.Can I use it for a sigline soon? :tu: You can tell that there's a lot of love going on for the Spirit,tactical butter knife or not.My only gripe with the Spirit is that it's just finelt built,I almost hate using it out of fear of marring it.

Feel free to use it all you want :D  You could add the word 'Swiss' in there for more alliteration-based goodness.  I'm a big fan of the Spirit's leather sheath as well.  Far better than alot of the sheath designs out there.

I'd like to see a needle-nose pliers variant, though I like the current plier head alot.

Jammy sod :D

:tu:  Thats the spirit!

....Get it?   

....Sorry :-[

agree :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on April 18, 2009, 04:39:38 PM
A few pics I took of my Spirit yesterday.

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture074.jpg)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l256/Buzzbait67/Knives/Victorinox%20Spirit/Picture080.jpg)


Nice pics Buzzbait. It looks like they were taken over at Neil's house. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on April 18, 2009, 11:50:17 PM
It pees on every other multi in it's class , from a great height ! Best there is !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ephraim on April 19, 2009, 02:20:07 AM
Nice shots.

My biggest complaint about the Spirit is actually the SHAPE of the sheath.  It is quite square and box-like which means it catches on everything.  It became such a bother, that I don't EDC it much.  I gotta find a better sheath for me.
I too have the S model and I like a lot of you do not like the sheath. What I find is that compared to many folders the Spirit is not much bigger, so I just drop it in a front pocket and go on about my daily task. I never notice any discomfort or even notice that its there until it is needed. So I vote forget the sheath and just pocket carry.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ephraim on April 19, 2009, 02:29:29 AM
I love it BUT, I can't carry it hence why i'm moving it on  :cry: 
Still waiting for Vic to introduce a non locking Juice type MT.

Hmm, I must be the few who actually like the spirit sheath, takes up the minimum amount of space as possible, and no features that I'll never use (i.e. hold tool in plier open position, which is what made gerber flik's sheath horrible IMO).
The sheath is great, like the old Leatherman style (shame on you Leatherman  >:().
I cannot believe that most of you cannot have so called good reason to carry a spirit because it locks. If you do any heavy cutting, wharehouse, construction, public works, EMS, police, military, farmer all need safe tools as they often work by themselves and a deep cut because a blade closed on your hand in a time of isolation or time of helping someone else leads to law suits and or bad consequences for the self. If you are cutting even the hard plastic that packages are rapped in like cell phones a blade closeing on your hand opening one of them could lead to a very high ER bill. Locks are a safety mechanism that is all. I could understand if you were trying to lock a 5,6,7 inch blade but anything 4 inches and under should be considered a tool not a weapon. Heck for minimilist sake I would even adjust for a 3 inch blade.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 19, 2009, 10:15:27 AM
I love it BUT, I can't carry it hence why i'm moving it on  :cry: 
Still waiting for Vic to introduce a non locking Juice type MT.

Hmm, I must be the few who actually like the spirit sheath, takes up the minimum amount of space as possible, and no features that I'll never use (i.e. hold tool in plier open position, which is what made gerber flik's sheath horrible IMO).
The sheath is great, like the old Leatherman style (shame on you Leatherman  >:().
I cannot believe that most of you cannot have so called good reason to carry a spirit because it locks. If you do any heavy cutting, wharehouse, construction, public works, EMS, police, military, farmer all need safe tools as they often work by themselves and a deep cut because a blade closed on your hand in a time of isolation or time of helping someone else leads to law suits and or bad consequences for the self. If you are cutting even the hard plastic that packages are rapped in like cell phones a blade closeing on your hand opening one of them could lead to a very high ER bill. Locks are a safety mechanism that is all. I could understand if you were trying to lock a 5,6,7 inch blade but anything 4 inches and under should be considered a tool not a weapon. Heck for minimilist sake I would even adjust for a 3 inch blade.

If you need it for work then thats fine , the trouble starts when carrying it out of work if you don't have a reason . " Just in case " is not a reason. It also depends on your age , where you live and how you dress that increases your chances of being searched .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: django.cj on April 19, 2009, 04:01:47 PM
I can't believe how some places write laws against you carrying tools. I'm waiting for that nonsense to get traction over here.  >:(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on April 24, 2009, 12:08:04 AM
Well. I'm in this Spirit owners' club now. So that means I'm allowed to post on this thread now, yeah?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 24, 2009, 03:44:23 AM
Well. I'm in this Spirit owners' club now. So that means I'm allowed to post on this thread now, yeah?

Yup.










So....







what do you think of the sheath?  :D




Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 24, 2009, 03:45:58 AM
Oh and hey~ if Jsews is reading this thread...

Any chance of getting mine modded with a clip?  I like it, and it may rival the Charge, but only if I can ditch the sheath and clip it to a pocket.

 :-\
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on April 24, 2009, 12:55:58 PM
what do you think of the sheath?  :D

Lol!

Perhaps we should get a poll going - "Spirit sheath - love it or hate it..."
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 24, 2009, 03:00:25 PM
what do you think of the sheath?  :D

Lol!

Perhaps we should get a poll going - "Spirit sheath - love it or hate it..."

Too much confusion. My guess is that most people who don't like the Spirit sheath must have one of the versions with the extra accessories. It's impossible not to like the simple small "Spirit Only" leather sheath.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on April 24, 2009, 03:55:11 PM
what do you think of the sheath?  :D

Lol!

Perhaps we should get a poll going - "Spirit sheath - love it or hate it..."

Too much confusion. My guess is that most people who don't like the Spirit sheath must have one of the versions with the extra accessories. It's impossible not to like the simple small "Spirit Only" leather sheath.

+1 :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 24, 2009, 07:36:27 PM
what do you think of the sheath?  :D

Lol!

Perhaps we should get a poll going - "Spirit sheath - love it or hate it..."

Too much confusion. My guess is that most people who don't like the Spirit sheath must have one of the versions with the extra accessories. It's impossible not to like the simple small "Spirit Only" leather sheath.

+1 :tu:

+2 :tu: Its a great little sheath . I like the nylon one too .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: felinevet on April 24, 2009, 07:54:59 PM
I've done a couple of threads in the past about the Swisstool so I thought I'd start one about the Spirit . I will try and include as many facts as I can and as the thread grows then perhaps you guys may be able to add to it and any gaps we can ask Victorinox direct for info .

There are three main models in the Spirit range , these are

Std with scissors and blunt tip wavy edge blade ( butter knife as we've come to call it )   Model number  3.0227.   ( U.S 53800 )

S model with plain edge blade instead of scissors . Model number 3.0223. ( U.S 53809 )

New model with plain edge blade instead of blunt tipped wavy edge blade .Model number 3.0224 ( Not available in the U.S yet) Until now. here it is U.S. Model #53814 Designated the Spirit X:


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 24, 2009, 08:04:07 PM
Thanks Tim  :tu:  I've added it to my original post . I think theres going to be a few happy people soon  :D


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on April 24, 2009, 08:08:52 PM
The spirit has quality written all over it. Mine is with rachet and the sheat is a little "Boxy" (Misspelled?) Grreat Tool and fantastic "snap" it gives when U fold it... :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 24, 2009, 08:11:00 PM
Ummmmm...... Spirit X........ Looks positively XXX to me.   :drool: :drool: :drool: :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on April 24, 2009, 09:18:52 PM
what do you think of the sheath?  :D

It's horrible. Sort of brown and black nylon on the outside, plastic on the inside.

It works fine, it just looks horrible.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Craig on April 24, 2009, 10:02:19 PM
I've done a couple of threads in the past about the Swisstool so I thought I'd start one about the Spirit . I will try and include as many facts as I can and as the thread grows then perhaps you guys may be able to add to it and any gaps we can ask Victorinox direct for info .

There are three main models in the Spirit range , these are

Std with scissors and blunt tip wavy edge blade ( butter knife as we've come to call it )   Model number  3.0227.   ( U.S 53800 )

S model with plain edge blade instead of scissors . Model number 3.0223. ( U.S 53809 )

New model with plain edge blade instead of blunt tipped wavy edge blade .Model number 3.0224 ( Not available in the U.S yet) Until now. here it is U.S. Model #53814 Designated the Spirit X:


Dunc

That is tempting :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on April 25, 2009, 04:19:01 PM
I've done a couple of threads in the past about the Swisstool so I thought I'd start one about the Spirit . I will try and include as many facts as I can and as the thread grows then perhaps you guys may be able to add to it and any gaps we can ask Victorinox direct for info .

There are three main models in the Spirit range , these are

Std with scissors and blunt tip wavy edge blade ( butter knife as we've come to call it )   Model number  3.0227.   ( U.S 53800 )

S model with plain edge blade instead of scissors . Model number 3.0223. ( U.S 53809 )

New model with plain edge blade instead of blunt tipped wavy edge blade .Model number 3.0224 ( Not available in the U.S yet) Until now. here it is U.S. Model #53814 Designated the Spirit X:


Dunc

That is tempting :)


Thats not tempting , It's the answer to amaiden's prayer !

Me want badly !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on April 25, 2009, 09:21:59 PM
Thanks Tim  :tu:  I've added it to my original post . I think theres going to be a few happy people soon  :D


Dunc

Yes, I definitely need one of these  :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on April 25, 2009, 10:37:10 PM
Tim , when ya gonna have em in stock ?

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: felinevet on April 25, 2009, 11:05:47 PM
Tim , when ya gonna have em in stock ?

Chris
:gimme: Got 'em now but they're going fast. $70. PayPal to: fveap@earthlink.net 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DannyZRC on April 26, 2009, 04:26:19 AM
considering joining the spirit owners club, have 3 questions before jumping in though.

1) is there a solution for driving bits with the tool(I know about the + kit with driver wrench)? I know the leatherman universal adapter will work, but is there any way to solve for something that slides over one of the tool's drivers that any of you know about?

2) how do the scissors on the spirit compare with the scissors for example on a 58mm SAK? or 91mm?

3)what's the thickness of the prybar/screwdriver/bottle opener tool? Is it really a beefy thing or is it marketing guff?

thanks! :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Leatherman123 on April 26, 2009, 04:39:48 AM
Hey Danny, the Spirit's a good tool. I don't think I know of anything that slips over the tools drivers- the LM removable bit driver doesn't work. The scissors are okay.. The only bad thing is that there is no possible way to sharpen them. I don't have the exact dimensions, but the prybar etc implement is quite thick.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on April 26, 2009, 04:42:21 AM
1) is there a solution for driving bits with the tool(I know about the + kit with driver wrench)? I know the leatherman universal adapter will work, but is there any way to solve for something that slides over one of the tool's drivers that any of you know about?

Not that I know of.

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2) how do the scissors on the spirit compare with the scissors for example on a 58mm SAK? or 91mm?

The Spirit scissors are probably stronger than either the scissors of a 58mm or a 91mm SAK. I find them to be less useful than the 91mm SAK scissors, but more useful than 58mm SAK scissors.

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3)what's the thickness of the prybar/screwdriver/bottle opener tool? Is it really a beefy thing or is it marketing guff?

Mine measured out to be .111 inches. It is pretty beefy. But like any folding tool, the tool is only as strong as the pivot, so it will never be a strong as a dedicated prybar of the same type of steel.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on April 26, 2009, 06:24:23 AM
I find that the Leatherman Universal Tool Adapter works well , plus the fact that it uses 1/4" hex biys is a real bonus . Slip over adapters are pretty are no stronger than that which they slip over . The other advantage of the UTA is that it can drive straight , 45 and 90 degrees .

The scissors work well , weird looking but no complaints .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on April 26, 2009, 06:38:28 AM
The scissors blades on both my  Spirits fit so closely together that I find they occasionally bind after cutting stuff. A little annoying, but not a big problem. Anyone else find this?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on April 26, 2009, 07:09:04 AM
The Spirit gets an honourable mention where I work over the last couple of days. We've been having a bit of a refit, removing old panelling and fitting gun locks to the wall. The Spirit came in handy for pulling a multitude of old rawl plugs out, and general cutting duties. The long screws for the gun locks were driven in by the rechargeable drill, we'd have been there all night with the Spirit's phillips driver or indeed a LM driver  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on April 26, 2009, 07:48:21 AM
Danny the idea of an adapter that fits over the tool isn't always a good idea . Victorinox got it right by having a seperate one because the idea is if you need to hold a nut/bolt with a screw on the end you use the adapter in the other hand ,  your not going to be able to do it with the driver attached to the tool .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DannyZRC on May 10, 2009, 10:31:38 AM
yet another bit driving query!

has anyone tried the LM flat double ended bits in the plus drivers? especially the ratchet?

I've quasi joined the spirit owners club, I bought one and my girlfriend has snatched it up(look for a juice CS4 up for sale when it gets back from LM).

I love the spirit so much I'm getting another for myself, but I want to sort out how I'll drive the LM bits in my 'kit'
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on May 10, 2009, 11:09:00 AM
yet another bit driving query!

has anyone tried the LM flat double ended bits in the plus drivers? especially the ratchet?

I've quasi joined the spirit owners club, I bought one and my girlfriend has snatched it up(look for a juice CS4 up for sale when it gets back from LM).

I love the spirit so much I'm getting another for myself, but I want to sort out how I'll drive the LM bits in my 'kit'

Doesn't work, they flop around all over the place.  Sorry to be the bearer of bad new.

Neil
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on May 10, 2009, 11:59:08 AM
Not quite. They do flop in the ratchet part but they work just fine with the extension. You juts have to put them in such a way that the extension holder spring engages their side. Plus I'm not sure but I have the impression that the LM bit extender will also fit the ratchet just fine.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on May 10, 2009, 12:02:18 PM
Trust me to do only half a job  :oops:

Neil
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on May 10, 2009, 12:07:31 PM
They won't fit in yours? :think: They won't work with the ratchet alone as there is not enough spring tension to hold them still, but they work with the ratchet extension. You just have to put them in the right way. Of the three possible orientations (being a flat bit it means they only have 2 of the 6 edges) you just have to use the one that makes the edge of the bit stand against the protruding part of the holder spring. I'm using that setup for a couple of weeks and didn't have any problem so far. I checked with the L-shaped one as well. It's the same thing. Of course the fit is not the same as if having a real six-edged bit but at least they won't fall out and in a pinch you can do your job.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on May 17, 2009, 05:52:27 AM
My Spirit X arrived , I'm very pleased with it , will it displace the Standard Spirit/ Farmer combo ? Only time will tell . A buddy of mine and I did a mini group buy , he got a black rescue tool , I got the Spirit X . He instantly fell in love with the belt cutter on the rescue tool , I'm very happy with the Spirit .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aero on May 17, 2009, 09:41:04 AM
Soon I'm joining this clique because I only need about ten dollars before I can pay for a Spirit X. I'm so excited!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Luxor on June 01, 2009, 06:15:12 PM
Couldnt resist. Just ordered a something called "SwissTool Spirit Plus Multi-Tool 53802". It seems to have serrated blade (that is it only con), scissors and leather pouch. Now only have to wait and then hide it from wifey  :twak:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 01, 2009, 07:18:45 PM
Nice one mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 01, 2009, 10:19:35 PM
The postman didn't bring my Spirit X today  :( Maybe tomorrow .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 01, 2009, 10:20:04 PM
Chin up mate, I'm sure it won't be long now :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on June 01, 2009, 10:20:52 PM
The postman didn't bring my Spirit X today  :( Maybe tomorrow .

Dunc

The postie was a bit lax my end as well today.

I think they hold stuff for longer on purpose.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 01, 2009, 10:39:33 PM
The postman didn't bring my Spirit X today  :( Maybe tomorrow .

Dunc

The postie was a bit lax my end as well today.

I think they hold stuff for longer on purpose.  :D

I'm starting to think my postie is a member of this forum and just does it to wind me up .

dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 11, 2009, 05:18:46 PM
Heres the pics of the newly arrived Spirit X

First peak inside the box from Tim  :D
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx001.jpg)

Straight to the poses
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx002.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx003.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx004.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx005.jpg)


My Spirit collection , Left std middle BO S and X on the right
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx006.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx007.jpg)

The sheath was a bit of a surprise  :o It shares the same part number ( stamped on the back ) but the leather is different . My old one is on the left .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx009.jpg)

All three together including nylon one for my BO S . All are the same design .

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx008.jpg)

I also got a Vic ratchet which I'm really pleased with but more about that later .
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/album1/Sx011.jpg)

While there is no play in any of the blades or plier heads there is quite abit of up and down movement in the plier springs when closing the pliers . I've seen this before on Spirits but its very noticeable on this one but doesn't effect use in any way . Anyone else notice this on their Spirits ?

So my Spirit collection is nearly complete , I just need the Swiss Army issue BO one with blasting cap plier head .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on June 11, 2009, 06:12:52 PM
congrats buddy :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on June 11, 2009, 06:23:30 PM
Great shots mate, the X is a nice one isn't it.

I'm just waiting for Tim to get those Crimper Spirits in stock - the only place I've found them so far would cost me over £100 before import tax :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 11, 2009, 06:50:39 PM
Damn that looks good Dunc :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WhichDawg on June 11, 2009, 08:44:50 PM
Sweet shinnies! Congrats Dunc and nice shots (as always) :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on June 11, 2009, 08:55:14 PM
Oh, has Dunc got a new Spirit then?


(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Smilies/eusa_whistle.gif)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on June 11, 2009, 09:00:17 PM
Oh, has Dunc got a new Spirit then?


(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Smilies/eusa_whistle.gif)

Nope, he was showing off his new map and some Spirits got in the way...


 ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 11, 2009, 09:45:35 PM
Oh, has Dunc got a new Spirit then?


(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Smilies/eusa_whistle.gif)

Nope, he was showing off his new map and some Spirits got in the way...


 ;)
:D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on June 12, 2009, 12:09:58 AM
Glad the waiting's over ! Enjoy !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on June 12, 2009, 02:12:07 AM
Must not look at BO Spirit, must not look at BO Spirit, don't need one, must not look at BO Spirit, so nice, must not look at BO Spirit.

Really should get one of those ratchets though :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on June 12, 2009, 03:09:01 AM
I also would like a ratchet thingy , and I wouldn't mind a corkscrew bit either .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Springs420 on June 12, 2009, 03:11:51 AM
Group buy in the works here? If it came with a case that would fit it all, count me in!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: felinevet on June 12, 2009, 11:14:32 PM
If it came with a case that would fit it all, count me in!

No need for group buy, just order. I sell the Ratchets, Ratchet / extension and bit sets, and Plus sheaths that fit the whole works. Contact me if interested.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 13, 2009, 07:30:31 AM
If it came with a case that would fit it all, count me in!

No need for group buy, just order. I sell the Ratchets, Ratchet / extension and bit sets, and Plus sheaths that fit the whole works. Contact me if interested.

I forgot to order the extension bar  ::) So I'll add one to my next order .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on June 13, 2009, 01:53:22 PM
Gotta get a corkscrew to there , what kinda sailor are you ?

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on June 13, 2009, 03:05:09 PM
Gotta get a corkscrew to there , what kinda sailor are you ?

Chris

As I understand it, one that rides a bicycle quite a bit of the time.  :P
Don't listen to me Dunc I'm just jealous.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: heavy handed on June 16, 2009, 02:46:53 PM
to all at multitool.org

i have just signed up to your forum ,after many months of reading your views and indepth reviews as guest, with all your help i decided to take the plunge and buy a swisstool spirit plus it should be with me by the end of the week,
many thanks ,
heavy handed :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on June 16, 2009, 06:16:25 PM
to all at multitool.org

i have just signed up to your forum ,after many months of reading your views and indepth reviews as guest, with all your help i decided to take the plunge and buy a swisstool spirit plus it should be with me by the end of the week,
many thanks ,
heavy handed :)

Good choice mate :tu:  The Spirit is a fine tool.

Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on June 16, 2009, 06:39:34 PM
Nice to have you here Heavy Handed.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Chako on June 16, 2009, 07:00:33 PM
I guess I should pay attention to the blue sticky threads.

I can't wait for my Swiss theme package from felinevet.

You folks just know that I will be posting a few photographs when I get it.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Springs420 on June 16, 2009, 07:02:52 PM
to all at multitool.org

i have just signed up to your forum ,after many months of reading your views and indepth reviews as guest, with all your help i decided to take the plunge and buy a swisstool spirit plus it should be with me by the end of the week,
many thanks ,
heavy handed :)

Welcome to your worst nightmare! j/k
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 16, 2009, 07:27:06 PM
to all at multitool.org

i have just signed up to your forum ,after many months of reading your views and indepth reviews as guest, with all your help i decided to take the plunge and buy a swisstool spirit plus it should be with me by the end of the week,
many thanks ,
heavy handed :)
Welcome aboard mate, and a fine choice :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: prime77 on June 16, 2009, 07:30:03 PM
Welcome to MT.O heavy handed :cheers: You couldn't have made a better choice with your first tool.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on June 16, 2009, 08:20:09 PM
welcome heavy handed great first choice, but beware....this thing is adictive i tell ya :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on June 16, 2009, 08:37:28 PM
to all at multitool.org

i have just signed up to your forum ,after many months of reading your views and indepth reviews as guest, with all your help i decided to take the plunge and buy a swisstool spirit plus it should be with me by the end of the week,
many thanks ,
heavy handed :)
Welcome, Heavy Handed...  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 16, 2009, 10:10:03 PM
Welcome aboard Heavy handed  :tu: Good choice with the Spirit  :salute:


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on June 17, 2009, 12:13:59 AM
Welcome.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: heavy handed on June 18, 2009, 02:41:15 PM
thanks for the warm welcome guys,
when i got in from work last nite there was a small heavy package waiting for me on the floor of my hall, after all the months of weighing up whether to get a l**th*rm*n or a vic i am pleased to say that the newest member of my family is everything i could of asked for :drool:, so to celebrate i had to try the bottle opener a few times!!! :drink: . i now know i have made the right choice and looking forward to edcing my swisstool, thanks again for youre help with chosing the swisstool spirit

a very happy heavy handed
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 18, 2009, 03:36:25 PM
Thats great news , really glad you like it  :D Please let us know how you get on with it and what yours thoughts are on it after a couple of weeks .

dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on June 18, 2009, 06:36:26 PM
I get the impression you like it then?  ;)  TBH I don't think you can go wrong, quality wise, with any of the top brands here but the Vic does give a feeling of a tool for life.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 18, 2009, 06:58:37 PM
Glad your impressed mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on June 18, 2009, 07:58:40 PM
A very fine tool, Heavy Handed...  :cheers: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on June 18, 2009, 09:37:00 PM
congrats :tu: and enjoy :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: heavy handed on June 19, 2009, 10:38:23 AM
ill let you know how i get on in a few weeks after some more use.

heavy handed 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Screwtape on July 01, 2009, 02:39:15 AM
Can I join, got my spirit this evening for those interested it's a plus with the ratchet set.

Very pleased with how pretty it is but I've bought it as a user and it's going to work tomorrow to get put through it's paces.

It's going to have to earn its keep  :D

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 01, 2009, 07:19:04 AM
Can I join, got my spirit this evening for those interested it's a plus with the ratchet set.

Very pleased with how pretty it is but I've bought it as a user and it's going to work tomorrow to get put through it's paces.

It's going to have to earn its keep  :D


Welcome aboard mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: skydan on July 01, 2009, 10:13:08 AM
:D Can I be part of the club now? :drink:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on July 01, 2009, 10:54:17 AM
You sure can, especially with your special Spirit.  ;) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrVanimal on July 01, 2009, 04:58:53 PM
I just ordered a Spirit X.  Once it gets here, I'll give my impressions.  I am using a LM Juice XE6 currently and I like the compactiveness of it so I wanna see how it compares.  I prefer Victorinox over any other brand and I kinda feel weird having a LM heh.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 01, 2009, 06:17:48 PM
I just ordered a Spirit X.  Once it gets here, I'll give my impressions.  I am using a LM Juice XE6 currently and I like the compactiveness of it so I wanna see how it compares.  I prefer Victorinox over any other brand and I kinda feel weird having a LM heh.
Great choice mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: silentio on July 01, 2009, 06:32:13 PM
Please welcome the latest addition to the Spirit club. All the way from the Far East, it's ME! Got my Spirit X in the mail today, woot!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on July 01, 2009, 06:34:36 PM
 :cheers: Welcone, Mate... :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 01, 2009, 06:35:44 PM
Please welcome the latest addition to the Spirit club. All the way from the Far East, it's ME! Got my Spirit X in the mail today, woot!
Nice one mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Screwtape on July 02, 2009, 01:33:05 AM
Please welcome the latest addition to the Spirit club. All the way from the Far East, it's ME! Got my Spirit X in the mail today, woot!

I'm glad to see that I didn't get Tim's last one  ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on July 02, 2009, 02:45:31 AM
I truly love the X's .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on July 02, 2009, 02:47:32 AM
Yeah, I like my X as well.  I still EDC my original Spirit though... funny that.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on July 04, 2009, 03:20:05 AM
got my BO spirit just yesterday...  :cheers:
i've always been a victorinox fan and the spirit raises the bar for me. it's heavier than i expected but pure swiss. i like the sheath but would like to have a quick release snap for more convenience. i did not care for the BO on the tools so much (strange tacky feel) but a few strokes with some 1500 grit and they are now to my liking with a nice grey patina.
the chisel/ wire striper is the most refreshing surprise so far. more SAKs should come with this tool. i especially like the sheepfoot serrated blade. today it went through a branch from a birch tree like no other blade ever could. long and straight cutting stokes were clean and easey. i can find no fault with it whatever.
if this is the successor to the swisstool then i can only imagine the successor to the spirit..... :think:.... 4 layers instead of 5 maybe?.... 1/2" shorter?....
i'm likin' this spirit...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 04, 2009, 09:16:54 AM
Glad your impressed mate :tu:
Title: Add me to the roster
Post by: tcolling on July 07, 2009, 07:40:47 AM
I got my first Spirit (an X) from FelineVet (of course!) last week, so I guess I'm in the right place.  What a cool tool!

- Tim
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Greg on July 07, 2009, 01:15:05 PM
Owner of the Spirit (butter knife) with ratchet straight from rainy Poland :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: heavy handed on July 07, 2009, 03:33:03 PM
i havent been on the forum for a few weeks ,but i see there are a few new members to the spirit owners club ,and id like to give you a warm welcome and i hope you can enjoy your spirit as much as i have  :D :cheers:.

ive had my spirit for nearly a month now and its been used well, so i can now do an innitial report that will do it justice.

the opening and closing of the tools and, plier handles are still smooth and still have that solid snap when the tools and pliers are deployed.
here are a list of the tools and how ive found them.

(work-heavy use)
1. needle nose pliers: ive used these mainly for pulling industrial staples out of boxes and grabbing cable from behind stud wall . the pliers have dealt with the staples well, they have not twisted when in use and the plier head feels strong and sturdy and the smooth shape of the body hasn't cut into my hands. i have also found good grip and the nose of the pliers when pulling data cable through plasterboard.

2. screw drivers: i have tested these and there is no wobble and they feel strong, and its good to know that if you need a screwdriver these will not fail, the phillips didnt slip in my test but if you use it in a pozi head screw it will slip as will all brands of screw drivers as the head shape is different(more of a shallow angle on a pozi), but for me the screw drivers wont really be used ,as ive always got drivers on me at work, also i hold the butt of the screwdriver in the palm of my left hand and tighten/untighten the screw with my right hand, if i done this with the spirit it would start to "walk" round my hand.

3.wire cutter: very good cuts through 3 core flex with ease, there is again a strong solid feel on the pivert on the handles when quite a bit of force is used. the hard wire cutter has been tested with a coat hanger and it works really well cutting it with hardley any force, again the plier head holds firm .

4. cap lifter: as good as any purpose built cap lifter you can buy, very solid.

5. crate opener: very useful little tool great at opening lids on paint tins etc also i have found it handy when trying to lift up square carpet tiles if you cant  get a grip on the corner this will pry the tile away from the floor where you can then either grip it with your hands or if need be you can use the pliers, but i found it quicker just using my hands.

6: combi edge blade (wavey blade): well what can i say this blade came super sharp from the factory and it has still held its edge, even after beign used for cutting cardboard boxes and also cutting water hose ,this blade is superb yes it may look odd but this knife works, (for more delicate cutting i still use my crkt lake laredoII) but i mainly use the combi blade for my cutting tasks

7: scissors: have been great, and they've stayed sharp. they cut filter media really well and also hey cut all the types of tapes i use eg duck tape , silver foil tape and armaflex tape, although they dont open very wide i dont find this a problem as the things i do cut are only a few mm's thick any way.

8: metal file: i have used this only a few times at work it and it has completed its job no problems( to file down the thead on 10mm studding)

9: metal saw: ive only tested this as i always have either a jnr or full size hacksaw with me i the test i cut plastic 15mm pipe it cut through the pipe well but i found the thickness of the blade made cutting a bit slower, i do prefer using my hacksaw for metal and plastic cutting, but the one on the spirit does work but it not for me.

10: wood saw: good nifty saw if your in the garden and small amount of shubbery needs to be cut, also i have use this to cut plaster board in tight spaces where a full size pad saw cannot be used very sharp and a good cutter.

11:awl:  i like this tool from making a pilot hole in soft wood,plaster board and celling tiles  to making a hole in my leather belt (why do all the bad things for you taste so nice ???)
it copes with it well, very useful

12: chisel/scraper: great for getting rid of dried up birds mess and paint spills off a/c units very sharp and useful.

13: wire strippers/circular cutter: i was told on my apprentership that there are two ways to strip cables 1 way is with a blade and the other way is with side cutters, and you will favor one or the other ,unfortunatly mine is the latter so i cant tell you how good these tools work as i cant use a blade to strip wires but when i tried to use them i can say that they are sharp as my finger will tell you. but ive got no doubts that if you can use a bladethese will work.

play

i went fishing for the first time at the weekend and the spirit was the first thing i packed, the multipurpose hook helped when tightnen up the knots in the fishing line the scissors cut the line fine, the file sharpened up the fishing hook with ease the pliers held the hook when i was baiting and the awl worked well in making holes in the boillies( solid round bate),and the can opener is  very good and easy to use. also i couldnt belive my luck when one of the people i went with pulled out a new style leatherman wave, i didnt do any real test so i cant compare but what i did find that the leatherman had a lot of blade play and the pliers moved from side to side( may be due to the leathermans age?) also i was shocked to see a lot of rust on the sheepfoot blade and also on the joints but the leatherman did feel a bit more grippy when the hands were wet, i had to keep wiping my hands to use the spirit, but i think id take rust resistance over a gripper feel.

overall i am very pleased with my purchase. the spirit has stood up to heavy daily use and still feels solid i have wiped the spirit down after each time ive used it just to make sure it dosent rust but i do this with all my tools any way, although a multi tool is a comprimise with a tool that is made for one task, i have no doubts that if you need to use any of the tools on the spirit they will peform on the task that they have been designed for, for me i will still use my dedicated screwdrivers and saws first but the knife awl , pliers  and scissors have become my first choice. but knowing my spirit is with me when im at work means i can cope with 99% of jobs without having to make the dreaded walk back to the van or trip back down the ladder. ;)

10/10 for the spirit

heavy handed
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Leatherman123 on July 07, 2009, 04:05:20 PM
Very cool!

Say, does your spirit have any pivot play? Pretty much all of my Vic SwisTools/Spirits have play..  :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 07, 2009, 05:44:26 PM
Great review Heavy hand :tu:

And I'm glad the rest of you got your X's :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: heavy handed on July 07, 2009, 06:00:52 PM
Very cool!

Say, does your spirit have any pivot play? Pretty much all of my Vic SwisTools/Spirits have play..  :(

no not yet feels really solid either side of the pivot, but mine may devlope after a few months of more use and just opening and closing it when im bored. how do you find your spirit? ,is there any signs of wear and tear that i should look out for in the future? also when the handles are fully closed you can see the base of the plier head, ive noticed that the pliers are not fully polished will this attract rust in the future like i saw on the leatherman? or am i beign paranoid? :-\

thanks
heavy handed
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 07, 2009, 06:03:14 PM
The corrosion resistance is second to none so have no fear on that score mate :)

As for pivot play, if yours is tight (like mine is) you have no problems, as they don't wear like other tools do :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Leatherman123 on July 07, 2009, 07:11:35 PM
Are you serious right now? All tools wear! I have had SwissTools develop pivot play when they were as tight as a drum!  ::)

Pivot play will happen to all pliers from turning and loosening bolts, cutting hard wire, etc..

::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on July 07, 2009, 07:31:22 PM
That's a lot of eye rolling and it's not even for Neil!  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on July 07, 2009, 09:30:35 PM
That's a lot of eye rolling and it's not even for Neil!  :D
Seriously ::) ::) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on July 07, 2009, 10:04:54 PM
<sigh>  ::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on July 07, 2009, 10:10:16 PM
<sigh>  ::)

That's the one!  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 07, 2009, 10:13:07 PM
Are you serious right now? All tools wear! I have had SwissTools develop pivot play when they were as tight as a drum!  ::)

Pivot play will happen to all pliers from turning and loosening bolts, cutting hard wire, etc..

::)

Well I've used and occationaly abused mine and it's still tight as a drum :), so maybe your just an awkward gorilla :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Leatherman123 on July 08, 2009, 12:51:02 AM
LOL!

I'm sorry about that comment, I was pretty pissed off earlier! Maybe I am an awkward gorilla!  8) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 08, 2009, 06:56:40 AM
LOL!

I'm sorry about that comment, I was pretty pissed off earlier! Maybe I am an awkward gorilla!  8) :D
No maybe about it :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on July 08, 2009, 09:32:10 AM
Looks like you've found the right tool Heavy handed  :tu:  Please give us an update in a few weeks on how your getting on .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Blackbeard on July 16, 2009, 10:47:16 PM
I'll take a double membership please. Have the 2 spirits from 1st photo in thread  :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jzmtl on July 17, 2009, 12:33:16 AM
Well I just sold my vic spirit, so I'm out.  :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on July 17, 2009, 06:04:18 AM
Well I just sold my vic spirit, so I'm out.  :(

Not to worry, you'll be back. ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HighlandPark on July 18, 2009, 07:18:16 PM
maybe i can make up for him ...
having read this thread i just ordered my second (!) spirit, already loving mine i wanted to have the spirit x now, too.
 :drink:
(smiley not related, i just like the idea :-)

cheers, marcus
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on July 18, 2009, 07:56:20 PM
maybe i can make up for him ...
having read this thread i just ordered my second (!) spirit, already loving mine i wanted to have the spirit x now, too.
 :drink:
(smiley not related, i just like the idea :-)

cheers, marcus

We may need to start a Spirits (plural) Owners Club just to keep track of who all is multipley blessed. :angel:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on July 18, 2009, 08:06:13 PM
maybe i can make up for him ...
having read this thread i just ordered my second (!) spirit, already loving mine i wanted to have the spirit x now, too.
 :drink:
(smiley not related, i just like the idea :-)

cheers, marcus

We may need to start a Spirits (plural) Owners Club just to keep track of who all is multipley blessed. :angel:

LOL!  Thats a good point.  There are a few members with more than one spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Freudian Frog on July 18, 2009, 11:30:43 PM
I've been in this one for awhile, but now I may have to get a double membership... black oxide tools are going to get me killed someday.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on July 19, 2009, 01:40:20 AM
I've been wearing my Spirit in its belt pouch today - first time for a very long time.  I usually carry it in my jeans pockets.  I'd forgotten how much I like the pouch.

I need to get me one of those Cap Crimper Spirits so I can see what the Olive Drab pouch is like :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: RaptorMan on August 11, 2009, 02:37:10 AM
Ive finally gotten mine does that mean I get to join?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on August 11, 2009, 02:39:22 AM
sure thing, welcome :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on August 11, 2009, 08:06:16 PM
Ive finally gotten mine does that mean I get to join?
Sure does.. :D Welcome  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: RaptorMan on August 12, 2009, 01:13:38 AM
Just so everyone gets a good shot of my new prized possesion...........


(http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x53/RaptorMan_2007/100_7709.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on August 12, 2009, 01:58:08 AM
They are great Multis aren't they :D

I've just locked up my Spirits in storage for a year, so I have to demote myself to honorary member of the Spirit owners club until I grab myself another when I get to NZ :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: heavy handed on August 16, 2009, 08:58:48 PM
ive been using my spirit now for a good month at work, and im very pleased to say this tool is holdind up very nicley, still strong as the 1st day that id recieved it. i feel naked without it its the 1st thing i grab for in the morning and the last to be put away at nite.

i think i may have a slight multi tool addiction  >:D  ,as i want to add more to my collection so i can rotate my edc.

i cant believe that when you have your MT on you the amount of times that you need it, i was at my local supermaket last week ,after i loaded the car up i started to drive away when i heard metal scraping under the car, i got out and under the car was a basket wedged under the bumper and engine sump, with the car fully loaded i couldnt get to the jack, so it was down to the hard wire cutters to save the day with a few snips from the spirit the basket was cut down enough to pull the basket free, thanks victorinox for the quality of youre tools. ;)

has any one else had a day ,when their glad they had there MT with them?

heavy handed
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on August 16, 2009, 10:29:05 PM
Glad it's earning it's keep mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: vcxz on August 26, 2009, 11:57:40 AM
How good is the spirit at cutting metal wire? Will it wear quite fast?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: heavy handed on August 26, 2009, 12:22:03 PM
How good is the spirit at cutting metal wire? Will it wear quite fast?

i fond it  really good at cutting electrical cable,
and cutting hard wire eg ,coat hanger ,is also good .i havent had any wear on mine and its been used pretty hard ,mine is only bout 3months old ,so i cant commet real long term, but id say the quality is up there with the likes of bacho and knipex. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: vcxz on September 07, 2009, 12:57:10 PM
Is the spirit a real SAK if the blade has "VICTORINOX SWISS MADE STAINLESS" written on it?
Why is the main blade chisel ground? What are the pros/cons of this?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Chako on September 07, 2009, 01:12:30 PM
The Victorinox Spirit is not a SAK (Swiss Army Knife). It is an MT (Multi-Tool) made by the premier SAK originator/producer.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WhichDawg on September 07, 2009, 02:10:13 PM
Is the spirit a real SAK if the blade has "VICTORINOX SWISS MADE STAINLESS" written on it?
Why is the main blade chisel ground? What are the pros/cons of this?

Victorinox makes both, SAKs and Swisstools.
chisel grinding is cheap and easy to do.
you can sharpen it easy, you can get it really sharp
doesn't last, not good for many tasks.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 07, 2009, 06:50:56 PM
Is the spirit a real SAK if the blade has "VICTORINOX SWISS MADE STAINLESS" written on it?
Why is the main blade chisel ground? What are the pros/cons of this?

Victorinox makes both, SAKs and Swisstools.
chisel grinding is cheap and easy to do.
you can sharpen it easy, you can get it really sharp
doesn't last, not good for many tasks.

I'm assuming that the Gentelman is talking about the " Butterknife " sheepsfoot serrated blade . Most serrated blades are chisel ground , it would be the standard approach across the industry .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: vcxz on September 11, 2009, 05:00:00 PM
Now I have owned the Spirit for about a month and I thought I might talk a little about it... :climber:

(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0294.jpg)
The whole package is nice! I also like the way Victorinox (as opposed to LM) pack their
products in small boxes that easily can be given as gifts.


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0293.jpg)
I thought the leather sheath was very nice. It smells good too! The only gripe I had was
that the Victorinox logo plate had been mounted slightly skewed...


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0295.jpg)
Before Buying the tool I had heard how shiny it was. I was kind of dissappointed when the
metal sort of looked recycled... And all scratched up beneath the polish...


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0299.jpg)
The pliers looked very nice. I was a bit surprised at how blunt they were. But the good thing
is that it adds to the quality of the thing. I have been cutting some hard wire with it too. And
there doesn't seem to be much wear yet. I only wish Victorinox had made the entire cutting
part out of hard metal. The way it is now I can hardly cut through the thick wire of a fence....
Also there is some play in the whole tool when closed. This is due to the hinge in the pliers!


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0300.jpg)
The locks work very well and give you a sense of safety. However, they do have one
problem: they feel a bit tacky. Pulling them down doesn't feel very satisfying in a tactile sort
of way.


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0301.jpg)
I like that the knife blade has serrations. It makes it much more useful for cutting things like rope.
 What I don't like about the blade is that it seems to get blunt very fast. I have barely used it and
it can't cut through paper... Perhaps it is the fault of the chisel grind?  I like that the blade is sheep
foot. It means I will cut myself less and if I loose it on my feet I will not get hurt!


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0310.jpg)
One thing I have been missing a lot is a small screwdriver for repairing glasses and the like. Surely
one could make a variation of the one that fits in the corckscrew of the other knives to fit into the
big empty space shown in this picture!


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0311.jpg)
I have a split opinion on the scissors. On the one hand they have been made stronger by being
shorter and using a different spring. But on the other hand the small cutting area will not allow
you to cut paper fast, or thicker stuff.


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0313.jpg)
Have others noticed that the swisstool spirit always opens the same way? First the handle
that covers the logo comes away. Then the other one unfolds. When closing the tool the
case is the opposite!


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0315.jpg)
It was a dissappointment to find that most of the big tools were so undersized. The saw,
 for instance, had one tooth less than the Farmers saw. Even though the swisstool is more
than a centimeter longer!


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0316.jpg)
The main blade was ditto. I am sure there is a way for victorinox to come around this!


(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/vcxzswiss/CIMG0317.jpg)
After applying a decent amount of torque the phillips driver kind of seems worn out.
I wish they had used a harder steel there!
Another major problem is that when I use the tool as a screwdriver the opposite handle of
the one that holds the tools gets used for leverage. This causes the handle to flex and perhaps
reduces its lifetime...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on September 11, 2009, 05:17:08 PM
good points there mate and welcome to the club :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 11, 2009, 07:16:05 PM
Excellent review mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: heavy handed on September 12, 2009, 12:42:41 AM
RE :your point about the scratches mine came like that too, and i was a little grumpy cos i thought it was second hand. but after carrying it to work, i have added my own character to it, and i dont notice the blemishes. 

super review mate,  :tu: hope the spirit serves you well. ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on September 12, 2009, 07:26:19 PM
Good review that, and it fits in with my view of the Spirit's good and bad points. A good tool, that could have been great, but for a couple of annoying things that you know Vic could put right* easily if they chose to.

A good point about the packaging too. Leatherman do seem to be able to make smaller boxes when it suits them (I have a few Juice-sized and Micra/Squirt-sized yellow boxes, but the most common size they use (for the Kick, Fuse, Blast, Wave, Charge, Core, Surge etc) is ridiculously large - I'm sure they could save a fortune by making them smaller!

*I say "put right", but I appreciate that they may not actually think it's wrong (e.g. the phillips driver) ;).

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 12, 2009, 09:31:42 PM
Deffinately Vic should take a leaf out of the tool industry's book and bead or vapour blast the last 3/8" of all drivers . To be fair , even top quality dedicated phillips drivers ( Kline , Snap On etc. ) , don't seem to have a long happy service life . This is why I have gone to Snap On 1/4" hex drivers , with either Mac or Snap On anti camout bits for heavier/more demanding operations .

Multi's are like pistols , as the Marine Corps says , " Your world has truly gone to smurf if you are reduced to fighting with a pistol !". I often think many of us expect speSmurfpillst performance , from the general practitioners of the tool world .

Chris

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 12, 2009, 09:34:21 PM
Great review mate .Thanks guys for keeping this thread going while I was gone  :tu:



Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on September 12, 2009, 09:34:46 PM
Deffinately Vic should take a leaf out of the tool industry's book and bead or vapour blast the last 3/8" of all drivers . To be fair , even top quality dedicated phillips drivers ( Kline , Snap On etc. ) , don't seem to have a long happy service life . This is why I have gone to Snap On 1/4" hex drivers , with either Mac or Snap On anti camout bits for heavier/more demanding operations .

Multi's are like pistols , as the Marine Corps says , " Your world has truly gone to Colorful Enunciation if you are reduced to fighting with a pistol !". I often think many of us expect speSmurfpillst performance , from the general practitioners of the tool world .

Chris


Well put, though I think we should blame the likes of LM and Vic. for making their tools so good that we're lead into that way of thinking. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: vcxz on September 12, 2009, 10:01:19 PM
Thanks for your comments!!
Today I accidentally cut some rope that turned out to be metal wire! :oops:
Now my main blade is pretty much useless because it is so dull! And I am afraid of sharpening it myself (with a standard sharpening stone) without any proper knowledge...
Do any of you have any idea how to sharpen the serrations on the blade? Or can you recommend any sharpening kit that
even a newbie can use? What angle is the blade sharpened to?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 13, 2009, 12:41:45 AM
The Spyderco Sharpmaker works well on those serrations.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on September 13, 2009, 01:02:48 AM
The Spyderco Sharpmaker works well on those serrations.
Sharpmaker vs. Lansky Sharpning system.
Which one is the best.?   
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 13, 2009, 01:14:32 AM
I only have a Sharpmaker so can't comment I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on September 13, 2009, 01:22:44 AM
I only have a Sharpmaker so can't comment I'm afraid.
Maybe I'll start a new thread tomorrow.. :think: (with a Poll :ahhh)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 665ae on September 13, 2009, 01:23:45 AM
Maybe I'll start a new thread tomorrow.. :think: (with a Poll :ahhh)

Mint Chocolate Chip
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: David Bowen on September 13, 2009, 03:45:13 AM
Thanks to Gadget Guy I am back in the spirit club!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Bill.H on September 13, 2009, 07:39:28 AM
Multi's are like pistols , as the Marine Corps says , " Your world has truly gone to Colorful Enunciation if you are reduced to fighting with a pistol !". I often think many of us expect speSmurfpillst performance , from the general practitioners of the tool world .

 :salute:  Very well said!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 13, 2009, 02:26:31 PM
As a fella that owns , Sharpmakers , and a Lansky , and about every other sharpening gizzy out there , I much prefer the Sharpmaker . It's quick , clean , and versatile .

I guess the distilled essence of my experience with multi's is that they are best restricted to minor emergency situations , but they are a great comfort and convienience in our daily rounds . Worth carrying , but do not compare too well with dedicated tools .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on September 13, 2009, 02:49:29 PM
As a fella that owns , Sharpmakers , and a Lansky , and about every other sharpening gizzy out there , I much prefer the Sharpmaker . It's quick , clean , and versatile .

I guess the distilled essence of my experience with multi's is that they are best restricted to minor emergency situations , but they are a great comfort and convienience in our daily rounds . Worth carrying , but do not compare too well with dedicated tools .

Chris
Dang, No need for a poll now...  >:(
Thanks, Styerman.. :salute:
I'll keep my eye out for a sharpmaker when I need something besides the Gerber diamond file.. ;) 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 13, 2009, 03:20:19 PM
when you compair the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on September 13, 2009, 09:50:29 PM
Greetings from Roma, Italia!

Andrea (owner and user of a Victorinox Spirit)

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7342/spiritb.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 13, 2009, 10:24:52 PM
when you compair the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down.

What if you want a ruler?  Wouldn't win then would it.  :P

I don't think there is any tool that compared to others "wins hands down".  Every one has their pro's and cons.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: GraysonK on September 13, 2009, 11:04:53 PM
Greetings from Roma, Italia!

Andrea (owner and user of a Victorinox Spirit)

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7342/spiritb.jpg)

Welcome to MT.O! :)  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on September 13, 2009, 11:22:05 PM
Greetings from Roma, Italia!

Andrea (owner and user of a Victorinox Spirit)

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7342/spiritb.jpg)

Welcome to MT.O! :)  :tu:

+1
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nutznboltz on September 13, 2009, 11:24:06 PM
when you compair the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down.

Those are fight'n words.  :twak:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 13, 2009, 11:39:14 PM
It's the best multi I've ever schleped around . In over 20 years of packing multi's , I've never used one for measuring , no biggie for me .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 13, 2009, 11:43:11 PM
It's the best multi I've ever schleped around . In over 20 years of packing multi's , I've never used one for measuring , no biggie for me .

Chris

I was making a point that that was a simple example of how "compare the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down" wasn't exactly true.  Every tool has it's shortfalls IMO.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nutznboltz on September 13, 2009, 11:51:08 PM
It's the best multi I've ever schleped around . In over 20 years of packing multi's , I've never used one for measuring , no biggie for me .

Chris

I comes down to what you need from your multi tool which determines if it is the best or not.  Everyone is different, I actually use the ruler on my multi's alot.  In a maintenance shop everyone carries around a scale, we're always checking the length of something.  The Spirit is a top notch multi, but one of the reasons mine sits in the toolbox at home is the lack of a ruler.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WH867 on September 14, 2009, 06:32:58 AM
when you compair the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down.

You forgot a word.  It should read .   when you compair the spirit to any other VICTORINOX MT it wins hands down.  Now that I would agree with. 

But the way you put it .     ::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on September 14, 2009, 12:15:10 PM
Greetings from Roma, Italia!

Andrea (owner and user of a Victorinox Spirit)

(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7342/spiritb.jpg)

Welcome to the forum  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Freudian Frog on September 14, 2009, 04:05:30 PM
Welcome andrea.from.roma!

As for rulers on a multi... I disagree with 'em. Carry yer own god flabbin' one, it's not even flat?! C'MON.
Rulers don't take up any space... and using a clunky multi ruler is just... #%(*%)@#$! C'MON! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 14, 2009, 05:00:23 PM
Welcome andrea.from.roma!

As for rulers on a multi... I disagree with 'em. Carry yer own god flabbin' one, it's not even flat?! C'MON.
Rulers don't take up any space... and using a clunky multi ruler is just... #%(*%)@#$! C'MON! :D

I'm with ya Princess !
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: vcxz on September 14, 2009, 06:51:22 PM
Does Felinevet sell the spyderco sharpmaker? Or where can I get one for a good price? :think:
BTW, which version of sharpmaker is ideal for the Spirit (serrated peanut butter blade!)? ???
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 14, 2009, 10:13:19 PM
Does Felinevet sell the spyderco sharpmaker? Or where can I get one for a good price? :think:
BTW, which version of sharpmaker is ideal for the Spirit (serrated peanut butter blade!)? ???

The Sharpmaker is a standard product, so one size fit's all :)

As for the cheapest, well I'd suggest emailing either Felinevet or Marc at https://edcdepot.com as they both have excellent prices and service. And if they haven't got what you want in stock, then they can usually order it in :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 15, 2009, 04:56:02 AM
when you compair the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down.

You forgot a word.  It should read .   when you compair the spirit to any other VICTORINOX MT it wins hands down.  Now that I would agree with. 

But the way you put it .     ::)

ouch... what i should have said was. "for me... IMHO the spirit wins hands down"  :D
i looked at nearly every MT available before i got a spirit. shoot... i'm still looking at MTs (sooner or later i'll have that wave i've had my eye on),  :drool: but, every time i weigh the value of it or any other compared to the spirit it comes up short.
i don't need a ruler on a multi. oddly, i have measured my fingers, hands, forearm (among other body parts  ;)) to have a general reference of smaller lengths and i trust that more than a ruler on a multitool. i deal with measurements all day long.
in my very limited experience... nothing else compairs.... to the vic spirit that is.... what can i say... i'm a big fan  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 15, 2009, 09:36:52 AM
when you compair the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down.

You forgot a word.  It should read .   when you compair the spirit to any other VICTORINOX MT it wins hands down.  Now that I would agree with. 

But the way you put it .     ::)

ouch... what i should have said was. "for me... IMHO the spirit wins hands down"  :D
i looked at nearly every MT available before i got a spirit. shoot... i'm still looking at MTs (sooner or later i'll have that wave i've had my eye on),  :drool: but, every time i weigh the value of it or any other compared to the spirit it comes up short.
i don't need a ruler on a multi. oddly, i have measured my fingers, hands, forearm (among other body parts  ;)) to have a general reference of smaller lengths and i trust that more than a ruler on a multitool. i deal with measurements all day long.
in my very limited experience... nothing else compairs.... to the vic spirit that is.... what can i say... i'm a big fan  :tu:


Your quite right , the Spirit is nearly the perfect multitool , but not quite .I too use a ruler sometimes . Not often but now and again . You really must get a Wave . I now rate my Wave up there with my Spirit but it lacks an Awl so theres no clear winner .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on September 15, 2009, 09:49:47 AM
when you compair the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down.

You forgot a word.  It should read .   when you compair the spirit to any other VICTORINOX MT it wins hands down.  Now that I would agree with. 

But the way you put it .     ::)

ouch... what i should have said was. "for me... IMHO the spirit wins hands down"  :D
i looked at nearly every MT available before i got a spirit. shoot... i'm still looking at MTs (sooner or later i'll have that wave i've had my eye on),  :drool: but, every time i weigh the value of it or any other compared to the spirit it comes up short.
i don't need a ruler on a multi. oddly, i have measured my fingers, hands, forearm (among other body parts  ;)) to have a general reference of smaller lengths and i trust that more than a ruler on a multitool. i deal with measurements all day long.
in my very limited experience... nothing else compairs.... to the vic spirit that is.... what can i say... i'm a big fan  :tu:


Your quite right , the Spirit is nearly the perfect multitool , but not quite .I too use a ruler sometimes . Not often but now and again . You really must get a Wave . I now rate my Wave up there with my Spirit but it lacks an Awl so theres no clear winner .

Dunc

Do my eyes deceive me?  :o Shorty reach drivers?  :pok:  ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 15, 2009, 10:39:09 AM
when you compair the spirit to any other MT it wins hands down.

You forgot a word.  It should read .   when you compair the spirit to any other VICTORINOX MT it wins hands down.  Now that I would agree with. 

But the way you put it .     ::)

ouch... what i should have said was. "for me... IMHO the spirit wins hands down"  :D
i looked at nearly every MT available before i got a spirit. shoot... i'm still looking at MTs (sooner or later i'll have that wave i've had my eye on),  :drool: but, every time i weigh the value of it or any other compared to the spirit it comes up short.
i don't need a ruler on a multi. oddly, i have measured my fingers, hands, forearm (among other body parts  ;)) to have a general reference of smaller lengths and i trust that more than a ruler on a multitool. i deal with measurements all day long.
in my very limited experience... nothing else compairs.... to the vic spirit that is.... what can i say... i'm a big fan  :tu:


Your quite right , the Spirit is nearly the perfect multitool , but not quite .I too use a ruler sometimes . Not often but now and again . You really must get a Wave . I now rate my Wave up there with my Spirit but it lacks an Awl so theres no clear winner .

Dunc

Do my eyes deceive me?  :o Shorty reach drivers?  :pok:  ;)

Yeh I know  ::) But at work I can't really fault it .Its the one handed blades you see .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 15, 2009, 02:16:39 PM
My longest Multitool relationship was with the original Wave , solved the awl problem by taking the grinder to one of the many screwdrivers . Still and all , the wave wasn't a patch on the Spirit .

Most of us would probably agree that a Spirit with a pocket clip and one hand opening would be the ultimate multi .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on September 15, 2009, 03:34:41 PM
Most of us would probably agree that a Spirit with a pocket clip and one hand opening would be the ultimate multi .

I doubt it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 15, 2009, 07:22:55 PM
I would argue that it would probably be the most popular multitool on the forum .But after those changes they could hardly still call it a Spirit .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WH867 on September 15, 2009, 09:57:36 PM
I would argue that it would probably be the most popular multitool on the forum . 

Dunc
If by forum you mean the swiss forum then your probably right.  But outside the swiss forum I doubt it 8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: GraysonK on September 15, 2009, 10:46:06 PM

Most of us would probably agree that a Spirit with a pocket clip and one hand opening would be the ultimate multi .

Chris

LOL!  No, then everyone argue about the size of one hand opening hole on Spirit Vs Wave and/or how much the pocket clip bends at the end or something like that.  LOL...it's fun!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 16, 2009, 04:03:33 AM
Gray , I strongly suspect that you are right .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on September 16, 2009, 01:33:51 PM



Welcome to MT.O! :)  :tu:
+1
Welcome to the forum  :cheers:
Welcome andrea.from.roma!

Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nuphoria on September 16, 2009, 04:45:58 PM
Welcome andrea.... don't worry about the bickering - they all love each other really  :angel:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 17, 2009, 01:42:04 AM
I would argue that it would probably be the most popular multitool on the forum . 

Dunc
If by forum you mean the swiss forum then your probably right.  But outside the swiss forum I doubt it 8)

i can agree that people would dissagree on nearly anything but, what single MT currently made would you suggest as better than a spirit? 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on September 17, 2009, 02:36:41 AM
(http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq13/_noth_/Misc/popcorn.gif) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 17, 2009, 04:17:36 AM
While not wanting to start any peeing matches , I have owned just about every credible multi since the early (@1984) PST on up to most of the current offerings . I now only have three plier based multi's . 2 Spirits ( original and X ) , and a Swisstool RS .I don't see this changing anytime soon .

All the others have either been gifted to others , or pitched in disgust ( ie:Gerbers ) .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WH867 on September 17, 2009, 05:36:57 AM
I would argue that it would probably be the most popular multitool on the forum . 

Dunc
If by forum you mean the swiss forum then your probably right.  But outside the swiss forum I doubt it 8)

i can agree that people would dissagree on nearly anything but, what single MT currently made would you suggest as better than a spirit? 
First I would say I do own a Spirit, and like it.   But it does'nt see much use. Most of the time I carry a gerber 600 bluntnose. On the weekends usually a Charge TTI.   I'm not saying they are better  than the Spirit, just that they suit my needs better. 
So IMO no MT is the Best. There are a lot of good tools out there .       No matter how much the swiss lovers around here preach that the Spirit is the best it does'nt make it true. IMO
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: max6166 on September 17, 2009, 06:06:33 AM

Most of the time I carry a gerber 600 bluntnose. On the weekends usually a Charge TTI.   I'm not saying they are better  than the Spirit, just that they suit my needs better.  
So IMO no MT is the Best. There are a lot of good tools out there .       No matter how much the swiss lovers around here preach that the Spirit is the best it does'nt make it true. IMO

I agree 100%. The best tool is the one that best suits a person's given needs and intended situations. Determining those factors can be a very complicated business and is why most of us spend so much time here yapping.

I can understand having fanboy debates akin to arguing about whether Batman could beat Spider-man in a fight (He couldn't BTW), they don't really mean anything.

If I had my druthers, I'd say the best tool is the Wirit or a Spave, because there are aspects of both the Spirit and Wave that I like and dislike.  :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 17, 2009, 07:51:30 AM

Most of the time I carry a gerber 600 bluntnose. On the weekends usually a Charge TTI.   I'm not saying they are better  than the Spirit, just that they suit my needs better.  
So IMO no MT is the Best. There are a lot of good tools out there .       No matter how much the swiss lovers around here preach that the Spirit is the best it does'nt make it true. IMO


If I had my druthers, I'd say the best tool is the Wirit or a Spave, because there are aspects of both the Spirit and Wave that I like and dislike.  :P


I like that  :tu: and very true in my case . The Wave is the best work EDC ( For me ) but the Spirit gets alot of use at home and is never far away from me .

 Folks need to stop worrying which is the best tool and start thinking which is the best for THEM .You can love more then one tool at a time .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: GraysonK on September 17, 2009, 09:39:21 AM

Most of the time I carry a gerber 600 bluntnose. On the weekends usually a Charge TTI.   I'm not saying they are better  than the Spirit, just that they suit my needs better.  
So IMO no MT is the Best. There are a lot of good tools out there .       No matter how much the swiss lovers around here preach that the Spirit is the best it does'nt make it true. IMO


If I had my druthers, I'd say the best tool is the Wirit or a Spave, because there are aspects of both the Spirit and Wave that I like and dislike.  :P


I like that  :tu: and very true in my case . The Wave is the best work EDC ( For me ) but the Spirit gets alot of use at home and is never far away from me .

 Folks need to stop worrying which is the best tool and start thinking which is the best for THEM .You can love more then one tool at a time .

Dunc
Gasp!!!  Are you suggesting (gulp) MT polygamy!!!! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh And incidentally, depending on which incarnation of spyderman and batman we're talking about, Spiderman would so kick his butt!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on September 17, 2009, 10:12:04 AM
I would argue that it would probably be the most popular multitool on the forum . 

Dunc
If by forum you mean the swiss forum then your probably right.  But outside the swiss forum I doubt it 8)

i can agree that people would dissagree on nearly anything but, what single MT currently made would you suggest as better than a spirit? 

How long have you got?

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on September 17, 2009, 11:50:07 AM
::)



I've got nothing useful/new to add to this whole debate; I just wanted to say it's good to have you back mate. I'd kinda missed this whole Dave-vs-Spirit thing... :D :tu: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on September 17, 2009, 11:53:55 AM
I like the Spirit.

Others have already said the things that I might have said, so I've nothing to add either!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 17, 2009, 01:11:59 PM
Slagging off someone's kit is all good fun . We are lucky to have access to all these great tools at a price an average working stiff can afford . If it wasn't for differing opinions , why Forums at all ?

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on September 17, 2009, 01:27:06 PM
Slagging off someone's kit is all good fun .

Not sure I agree with that tbh.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on September 17, 2009, 01:47:38 PM
I tend to carry my Spirit mon-fri as I like how easy it is too pocket carry & it has an awl & scissors.
I find the scissors a bit frustrating in their limited opening & it would be nice to have a larger blade , but I do like the MT as a package. I also keep a late model PST in my locker at work with the bit extension kit that came with my Core  ;).One persons 'greatest MT in the world' is an-others 'biggest piece of excrement '.I do own a lot more LM's than any other brand , but I am also more than happy with the Vics , Gerbers & Bears that I own.

TBH I have not come across any truly terrible MT's , they are all pretty good IMHO.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 17, 2009, 02:11:11 PM
I tend to carry my Spirit mon-fri as I like how easy it is too pocket carry & it has an awl & scissors.
I find the scissors a bit frustrating in their limited opening & it would be nice to have a larger blade , but I do like the MT as a package. I also keep a late model PST in my locker at work with the bit extension kit that came with my Core  ;).One persons 'greatest MT in the world' is an-others 'biggest piece of excrement '.I do own a lot more LM's than any other brand , but I am also more than happy with the Vics , Gerbers & Bears that I own.

TBH I have not come across any truly terrible MT's , they are all pretty good IMHO.

You clearly have not handled a MPT.  :P :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on September 17, 2009, 02:34:25 PM
I tend to carry my Spirit mon-fri as I like how easy it is too pocket carry & it has an awl & scissors.
I find the scissors a bit frustrating in their limited opening & it would be nice to have a larger blade , but I do like the MT as a package. I also keep a late model PST in my locker at work with the bit extension kit that came with my Core  ;).One persons 'greatest MT in the world' is an-others 'biggest piece of excrement '.I do own a lot more LM's than any other brand , but I am also more than happy with the Vics , Gerbers & Bears that I own.

TBH I have not come across any truly terrible MT's , they are all pretty good IMHO.

You clearly have not handled a MPT.  :P :D

I just read up on the MPT , I think I want one  ::) :ahhh :D :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 17, 2009, 02:35:31 PM
You got a door that needs wedging open then?  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: David Bowen on September 17, 2009, 02:39:58 PM
I had a Spirit for a while (review is on the main website) and it stands a testament to how great swiss engineering truly is. When it comes to fit and finish on this tool, it's perfect and impeccable. It's not "perfect" but it's darn near close to it. It does not have a pocket clip but that is easily fixed and it does not have a one hand opening blade. Oh yea and the drivers are all WAY polished and they don't grip as good as a bit driver with the Leatherman series. It has it's faults but no one is perfect, it's one heck of a tool for sure. The clip for those who must have it can pick up the quick clip one used for hand guns and the polished drivers can be carried along side a bit kit with the ratcheting wrench. The main reason I like the Swisstools in general is, corrosion resistance. Dunc can attest to this since he is in salt water most of the time, it can go a heck of alot longer without showing any signs of trouble. I am fed up with my Leatherman tools and rust spots, I am always having to look over them to make sure they don't spread. The Vic/Wenger tools don't need any major maintenance at all and it's fantastic. I did foolishly trade away my old spirit but this week I got another one and I cannot be more pleased. I missed the old girl so much and I won't let her go this time, that is for sure!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on September 17, 2009, 02:53:25 PM
Quote from: David Bowden
Dunc can attest to this since he is in salt water most of the time, it can go a heck of alot longer without showing any signs of trouble. I am fed up with my Leatherman tools and rust spots, I am always having to look over them to make sure they don't spread.

If fairness David Dunc has just given us a great review here: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,13819.0.html

Where in reply No7 he says he's had no issues with rust on the Leatherman Wave after using it at work for three months at work.  A good testament to the rust resistance of that Leatherman IMO.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on September 17, 2009, 04:36:50 PM
You got a door that needs wedging open then?  :D

So the MPT does one thing well then  :P :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 17, 2009, 04:38:55 PM
You got a door that needs wedging open then?  :D

So the MPT does one thing well then  :P :D

No, it's also good at holding your black bag nice and straight in your bin.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on September 18, 2009, 12:27:11 AM
Ringing endorsement then  :ahhh :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: David Bowen on September 18, 2009, 01:47:30 AM
I stand corrected, maybe Dunc has better luck than I in that corrosion area. I need to get some motivation and get some tuff cloth but other things keep coming up.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 18, 2009, 02:55:09 AM
in all fairness to other MTs i bought an LM wave today. what the hey... seemed like the right thing to do. after all i did read dunc's review last night.
i really want to like the wave. REALLY... but it just does'nt come close to the spirit (now is where i gotta throw in IMHO).
like the serated blade, like the file, like the saw, and i like the driver and that's about it. everything else is a struggle for me. the pliers and handle reach at full extension does not work for me. i don't like having to open the tool to get to a fairly dissapointing cluster of tools. plus it's heavier and bulkier than my spirit. it does not feel good in my hand and rides poorly in my hip pocket.
since this is the spirit owners club i don't want to diss other MTs but i will cheer the spirit. it feels good in the hand regardless of the tools in use. i like the precision feel when you lock in a tool and use it. it's like butter!... ALL of the tools it has are well thought out and useful. i want a chisel. the wire stripper has no equal. i like file. the awl is perfection. the phillips driver has never given me grief. i don't have to restle with it to get to the tools i need. plus.... it's easey to use... yep... it's user friendly.
i do agree that compairing a spirit to any other MT is like compairing apples to oranges. there is the spirit ... and then there is every thing else.   
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on September 18, 2009, 02:57:39 AM
spirit? wave? supertool 300?

they have nothing compared to this baby:

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SozOU4QPupI/AAAAAAAAGRQ/lTYU4gP6fAE/s640/08192009965.jpg)

watch and weep >:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 18, 2009, 03:24:54 AM
what the heck is that?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: PoliceScannerMan on September 18, 2009, 03:37:11 AM
I finally broke down and got a spirit. 

While it is a nice tool, the pliers when open have no "Tension" whatsoever.  They are really free, but not to the point they wobble.  Is this normal?

Other than that, I really like the tool, and the leather sheath.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on September 18, 2009, 06:59:30 AM
what the heck is that?

some taiwan made "sak" not sure what it is tho :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 18, 2009, 07:26:13 AM
I finally broke down and got a spirit. 

While it is a nice tool, the pliers when open have no "Tension" whatsoever.  They are really free, but not to the point they wobble.  Is this normal?

Other than that, I really like the tool, and the leather sheath.
Yep that's normal :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 18, 2009, 10:09:13 PM
I stand corrected, maybe Dunc has better luck than I in that corrosion area. I need to get some motivation and get some tuff cloth but other things keep coming up.

I do keep all my multitools really clean so theres very little chance of any serious rust forming on any brand .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on September 18, 2009, 10:20:25 PM
NO USE - NO RUST...   :multi:

(C'mon, Benner..)  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 18, 2009, 10:21:49 PM
NO USE - NO RUST...   :multi:

(C'mon, Benner..)  :D

I will not lower myself.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on September 19, 2009, 12:39:33 AM
NO USE - NO RUST...   :multi:

(C'mon, Benner..)  :D

I will not lower myself.  :D
Shelf Queens Rules...  :pok: :pok: ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 19, 2009, 12:41:09 AM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/18ywcm.gif)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on September 19, 2009, 12:46:17 AM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/18ywcm.gif)
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2e1uff6.gif)   :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: PoliceScannerMan on September 19, 2009, 02:57:46 AM
I finally broke down and got a spirit. 

While it is a nice tool, the pliers when open have no "Tension" whatsoever.  They are really free, but not to the point they wobble.  Is this normal?

Other than that, I really like the tool, and the leather sheath.
Yep that's normal :)
Thanks Mike!!!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: max6166 on September 19, 2009, 05:31:50 AM
I finally broke down and got a spirit. 

While it is a nice tool, the pliers when open have no "Tension" whatsoever.  They are really free, but not to the point they wobble.  Is this normal?

Other than that, I really like the tool, and the leather sheath.
Yep that's normal :)
Thanks Mike!!!   :cheers:

The lack or resistance in the plier pivot caught me by surprise when I first encountered it too, but you get used to it pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: prime77 on September 19, 2009, 08:12:06 AM
Quote
The lack or resistance in the plier pivot caught me by surprise when I first encountered it too, but you get used to it pretty quickly.
I like the lack of resistance with the pliers. For me it makes them easier to use.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 19, 2009, 09:22:40 AM
Quote
The lack or resistance in the plier pivot caught me by surprise when I first encountered it too, but you get used to it pretty quickly.
I like the lack of resistance with the pliers. For me it makes them easier to use.

Me too , you know they are just going to fall open when you open your fingers to use them .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 19, 2009, 10:48:31 PM
I've just got a new SOG Pocket power plier which I've been playing with all afternoon .I like it but its got nothing on the Spirit .Although it is UK legal carry .

Anyway has anyone got a pic of a BO Spirit with a worn finish ? I'd just like to see what one would look like .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 19, 2009, 11:24:34 PM
mine is still very shiny... so much so that you might not be able to see the wear on it. where the locks are the finish was removed by some grout.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 19, 2009, 11:35:27 PM
Sorry sappyg its a BO ( Black Oxide ) finish pic with wear I'm looking for . But great pics and thanks for sharing .Yours might still be shiny but you can look forward to years of faithfull service  :D


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 19, 2009, 11:41:26 PM
that IS a BO finish
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 19, 2009, 11:49:10 PM
that IS a BO finish


:o Wow , those suckers are so shiny even the BO ones look shiny in certain light  :o



Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 20, 2009, 12:10:12 AM
ok.... i played around with some of the camera settings to help show wearing of the finish. the wear on the blade occured yesterday while using an aluminium level as a straight edge to cut a straight line. the handle finish is not the same as the type used on the tools.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 20, 2009, 07:52:17 AM
The trouble with the BO finnish is when the tool is new you don't want to scratch it but once it gets a few marks on them it doesnt look spoilt in any way . Does yours have a waxy kind of feel to it ?

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 20, 2009, 12:19:03 PM
The trouble with the BO finnish is when the tool is new you don't want to scratch it but once it gets a few marks on them it doesnt look spoilt in any way . Does yours have a waxy kind of feel to it ?

Dunc

Only if you are a tart.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 20, 2009, 03:32:26 PM
The trouble with the BO finnish is when the tool is new you don't want to scratch it but once it gets a few marks on them it doesnt look spoilt in any way . Does yours have a waxy kind of feel to it ?
Dunc

yeah it did... kinda chaulky feeling (the tools at least)... it really annoyed me so i got some 1000 grit sandpaper and worked them over to my liking. the only tools that did not get that treatment were the saw and the file.
the scales/ handles had a completely different feel. very smooth... very shiny. based on my use it looks like the BO on the tools is not as durable as the BO on the scales.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on September 23, 2009, 01:55:45 AM
I was taking pics for my blog and thought I'd share them:

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Spirit005.jpg)

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Spirit013.jpg)

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/Spirit011.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on September 23, 2009, 02:02:38 AM
nice shots :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 23, 2009, 02:20:44 AM
good pics... especially the pins.... they turn or loose the BO finish rather quickly.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Hull_ n_Back on September 23, 2009, 10:07:04 PM
Hi guys, great forum. Amazed by the amount of stuff you've all accumulated!

Anyway, my membership to the 'Spirit Owners Club' is currently pending. Waiting for a lovely new Spirit 'S' in black oxide to arrive!!! I ordered it from Tim at Felinevet purely based on the feedback from you all that I saw on the forum during my time lurking.

Quick question, for those in the UK that have bought from Tim, how long do things normally take to to arrive??

Ta
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on September 23, 2009, 10:10:55 PM
welcome to the forum mate, great choice with tim :tu:

feel free to post int the new members sub-forum too :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 23, 2009, 10:26:57 PM
Hi guys, great forum. Amazed by the amount of stuff you've all accumulated!

Anyway, my membership to the 'Spirit Owners Club' is currently pending. Waiting for a lovely new Spirit 'S' in black oxide to arrive!!! I ordered it from Tim at Felinevet purely based on the feedback from you all that I saw on the forum during my time lurking.

Quick question, for those in the UK that have bought from Tim, how long do things normally take to to arrive??

Ta

Welcome to the forum  :D Most stuff from Tim should be here in about a week  , but I think theres a bit of a postal strike going on over here at the moment so It may take a few days longer .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Hull_ n_Back on September 23, 2009, 10:28:49 PM
Forgot about that, should really pay more attention to the news. Just have to wait I suppose...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on September 23, 2009, 10:30:19 PM
Like Dunc said, a week is normal but I with last weeks strike things are very delayed.  I am still waiting for something that should have been here a weeks ago.

Welcome to MTO  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on September 24, 2009, 12:49:59 AM
Most of my orders have taken about 2 weeks to arrive, but some of them have been much quicker.  More importantly tim always sends things reliably and well packed.  He has some of the best prices out there.  Great guy to deal with :tu:

Spirit S is a great MT.  Prepare to want to collect them all :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sazabi on September 26, 2009, 06:42:43 PM
I have a Spirit X now on my belt, well, okay, it's the Plus model with Ratchet, but who's paying attention anyhow? ;)

I must say the Spirit feels better in my hands than even a Juice, which is saying something because the Juice models feel amazing. o.o;  On the note of the Juice comparison, though, my handles are a bit offset from each other, noticeable at the jaws and more pronounced at the locks; it's slight, but definitely noticeable to my eyes.

Still, it's an amazing multitool. o.o
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 26, 2009, 08:32:53 PM
We are having a party at my house tonight for my Father in laws 65th Birthday  :cheers:  Tonight I'm EDCing My BO Spirit S .So far its opened quite alot of bottles  :drink: I think its the right choice , I think the Wave would have been a bit ott and the Spirit is more discreet .Much more a Gentlemans EDC


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on September 26, 2009, 09:15:58 PM
We are having a party at my house tonight for my Father in laws 65th Birthday  :cheers:  Tonight I'm EDCing My BO Spirit S .So far its opened quite alot of bottles  :drink: I think its the right choice , I think the Wave would have been a bit ott and the Spirit is more discreet .Much more a Gentlemans EDC


Dunc

In BO  :think:  More gentleman ninja :P

Have a good one  :drink:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on September 27, 2009, 01:10:43 PM
Much more a Gentlemans EDC

I totally agree. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 27, 2009, 02:17:33 PM
The Spirit is truly the Gentelman's multi . I have the corkscrew adapter for mine , just the thing for Toffish garden parties ! Not wishing to reignite the Vic vs Leatherman thing , but the bottle opener on the Spirit is much superior , single stroke positive action .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on September 27, 2009, 02:19:51 PM
Much more a Gentlemans EDC

I totally agree. :tu:

absolutely!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Hull_ n_Back on September 30, 2009, 02:09:39 PM
Still not received mine, I hate waiting for things (and yes, this is exactly what I'm like at Christmas!)

Patience Grasshopper....
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 30, 2009, 02:33:24 PM
Hull, I don't think you will be dissappointed .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on September 30, 2009, 03:00:40 PM
How many of you guys have the corkscrew ? Just got mine , it reeks of quality , and is a good solid fit to the tool . Swiss engineering down to the details , if only they would learn to bead or vapour blast their drivers !!!! And give us a shaggin pocket clip !

Chris

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 30, 2009, 03:17:02 PM
Still not received mine, I hate waiting for things (and yes, this is exactly what I'm like at Christmas!)

Patience Grasshopper....
Where did you order it from mate ???
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on September 30, 2009, 05:33:17 PM
Still not received mine, I hate waiting for things (and yes, this is exactly what I'm like at Christmas!)

Patience Grasshopper....

Here's a little story for you, my friend.

It takes place years ago, in Roma. I'm in the living room, thinking about getting a Swisstool Spirit. Ebay, very good price, the decision is made: I order one, with a beautiful leather sheath. Then I go back to the living room. And I wait. I wait. I wait so much I forget about it! The shop I ordered it from was in Vermont, which is far from here - sure - but it's not on Jupiter!!! November comes, my birthday is in a few days, I can't wait any longer, so I get out of the living room (!) and drive to a shop, buy a Spirit (full italian price, that's a lot!) and happy as a kid I show it to everybody as a newborn child. Then december comes... and the Spirit I ordered from Vermont knocks on my door! I'm sure you can imagine how happy and surprised I was. I gave it to my brother, as a christmas present.

Now, if you really can't wait, don't torture yourself. Go outside, buy one and play with it until you get the first one. This way you'll have two and if you want, you can give one to your brother. And if you don't have a brother, you can give it to mine. So he'll have two and will probably give one to his brother. Me. :D

How many of you guys have the corkscrew ? Just got mine , it reeks of quality , and is a good solid fit to the tool . Swiss engineering down to the details , if only they would learn to bead or vapour blast their drivers !!!! And give us a shaggin pocket clip !

Chris



I have the corkscrew. I wish I had two or three, just in case. It just works. It does. I've opened hundreds of bottles of wine with it and it never failed once. Chapeau to Switzerland and its people, masters of steel.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on October 01, 2009, 12:56:12 AM
Still not received mine, I hate waiting for things (and yes, this is exactly what I'm like at Christmas!)

Patience Grasshopper....

Delivery is pretty slow ATM.  Something I got today was sent about 2.5 weeks ago if that's of any help.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on October 01, 2009, 02:16:06 AM
Some things have been quick - some taking ages (in and out). I haven't spotted any pattern other than everything takes too long.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Hull_ n_Back on October 01, 2009, 03:09:00 PM
It'll take as long as it takes I suppose, doesn't make it any easier though.  :( Tim posted it on the Monday of last week so I've got a while before I start panicking

I think the wife is getting seriously annoyed with me though. I'm ringing her every few hours while I'm at work, asking 'any post???' ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on October 01, 2009, 03:21:18 PM
It's true torture , hope it ends well for you !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on October 01, 2009, 11:10:09 PM
It'll take as long as it takes I suppose, doesn't make it any easier though.  :( Tim posted it on the Monday of last week so I've got a while before I start panicking

I think the wife is getting seriously annoyed with me though. I'm ringing her every few hours while I'm at work, asking 'any post???' ;)

Could easily be another week yet, so no need to worry yet.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on October 01, 2009, 11:34:01 PM
The best I did so far, I'll share it with you guys. ;)

(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9295/victorinoxswisstoolspir.jpg)
original size (http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9295/victorinoxswisstoolspir.jpg)

(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9295/victorinoxswisstoolspir.jpg)
original size (http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9295/victorinoxswisstoolspir.jpg)

(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/9295/victorinoxswisstoolspir.jpg)
original size (http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9295/victorinoxswisstoolspir.jpg)

Enjoy,

A.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cliosguy on October 01, 2009, 11:50:07 PM
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvery nice :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on October 02, 2009, 03:01:28 AM
those are some great pics andrea.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on October 02, 2009, 02:34:54 PM
Sweet pictures mate!  I really like the first one - kind of like an inverted pint of bear :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on October 02, 2009, 04:55:26 PM
Thanks guys. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on October 09, 2009, 08:51:24 PM
Now that a few more of you own Spirits has anyone else noticed play and movements in the plier springs ? If you open the tool up then place your thumb over the hole in the spring , now close the handles and you will feel any play under your thumb .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Screwtape on October 10, 2009, 02:54:53 PM
Now that a few more of you own Spirits has anyone else noticed play and movements in the plier springs ? If you open the tool up then place your thumb over the hole in the spring , now close the handles and you will feel any play under your thumb .


Dunc

Nope mine feels tight as a drum  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on October 10, 2009, 04:52:41 PM
Now that a few more of you own Spirits has anyone else noticed play and movements in the plier springs ? If you open the tool up then place your thumb over the hole in the spring , now close the handles and you will feel any play under your thumb .


Dunc

No problems here. My Spirit is two years old, I've used the pliers very often this summer at the sea and they are still tight. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sappyg on October 13, 2009, 02:18:47 AM
Now that a few more of you own Spirits has anyone else noticed play and movements in the plier springs ? If you open the tool up then place your thumb over the hole in the spring , now close the handles and you will feel any play under your thumb .


Dunc

can't say i can notice it... but i have noticed lateral movement in the blades now after heavey use. this is very minor IMO.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on October 14, 2009, 05:22:07 PM
Now that a few more of you own Spirits has anyone else noticed play and movements in the plier springs ? If you open the tool up then place your thumb over the hole in the spring , now close the handles and you will feel any play under your thumb .

I've only had it in one of my Spirits so far. It didn't affect the tool's performance; it just took away some of the warm and fuzzy feeling of clickiness when the plier jaws locked open. I eventually sent it in for repair, got a new one back within a couple of weeks, and I'm edc'ing it ever since... :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cadjak on October 22, 2009, 04:56:49 AM
I just lost a Leatherman original Wave. (put it down on my truck roof and drove off). :twak: The SwissTools have most of what I use. My questions are;

1.. Spirit or standard SwissTool? (X model in each.)

2. I am a gadget freak and start adding stuff before I really know if I'll use them. Is there a significant benefit in the "Plus" gee gaws?

  Thanks for any help that you can give me.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on October 22, 2009, 01:33:54 PM
The Spirit is only slightly less competent than the Swisstool in a more ergonomic package . For EDC I would prefer it to the Swisstool .The plus features are nice to have , they increase the driver capabilities , give you a corkscrew and a place to stash the super usefull eyeglass screwdriver . The Leatherman Universal tool adapter will also work on the Spirit and the Swisstool X .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cadjak on October 23, 2009, 06:04:32 PM
I tried to find a Spirit X online. No luck. All seem sold out, back ordered or, unavailable. The 'standard" SwissTool X is more available and less money, when I do find them. I was hoping to try the Spirit. Any ideas where a Spirit X might be found?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on October 23, 2009, 06:26:43 PM
Did you try contacting Tim (http://felinevet.sosakonline.com/) (aka felinevet)?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cadjak on October 24, 2009, 12:10:19 AM
Did you try contacting Tim (http://felinevet.sosakonline.com/) (aka felinevet)?
Yup, comes up as "currently unavailable"
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on October 24, 2009, 12:26:46 AM
It's always worth a PM to see how quickly he could get one.  May be quicker than you think and Tim is a top guy.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on October 24, 2009, 01:24:01 AM
If you do decide a "bog standard" Spirit is the way forward - the cat man has this on edcsource.com right now:

http://www.edcsource.com/VICTORINOX-SWISSTOOL-SPIRIT-MULTITOOL,name,100236,auction_id,auction_details
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on October 24, 2009, 02:30:16 AM
The "Butterknife " version is quite usefull . As a bonus , gives you an excuse to carry a SAK .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cadjak on October 24, 2009, 03:15:58 AM
If you do decide a "bog standard" Spirit is the way forward - the cat man has this on edcsource.com right now:

http://www.edcsource.com/VICTORINOX-SWISSTOOL-SPIRIT-MULTITOOL,name,100236,auction_id,auction_details


Thanks Dave,
    After seeing the photos of your collection, I feel like I have obviously stumbled into a group of individuals who would not be too judgmental when looking in my storage shed.  Also, I have to say that I was impressed by the time and effort that you have, obviously, expended in amassing your collection. Fantastic job!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on October 24, 2009, 03:53:40 AM
Well, I know you intended that to be a compliment cadjak, but it's really more of an illness I have, than something to be congratulated on. This place is like Alcoholics Anonymous really, chatting with people who are as bad (or worse) gives me some small comfort :D

As for being judgmental - I try not to be! I generally like all multitools, obviously some more than others, but anything I list here as a failing in a tool, some will agree, and some will defend as a quality! For example, I'm not a great fan of the Swisstool or the Spirit and greatly prefer Leatherman tools. There are many people on here that think I'm bonkers for that!

They are of course wrong, but I'm trying to educate them :D

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on October 24, 2009, 05:12:30 AM
Well, I know you intended that to be a compliment cadjak, but it's really more of an illness I have, than something to be congratulated on. This place is like Alcoholics Anonymous really, chatting with people who are as bad (or worse) gives me some small comfort :D




Like AA but with a well stocked bar, with extended happy hours  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on October 24, 2009, 03:12:37 PM
Their are a lot of well informed and smart folks around here . Their insights are very valuable . However you have to bear mind that everyone's pattern of use and experiences are different . Some use multi's as a integral part of their daily "tool kit " , others like myself use multi's as a tertiary level backup for emergencies .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cadjak on October 24, 2009, 09:21:38 PM


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Like AA but with a well stocked bar, with extended happy hours  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D :D :D
[/quote]

  Brilliant!! :cheers:

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others like myself use multi's as a tertiary level backup for emergencies .
  I'll hang out with any group that can use "tertiary" in casual conversation.   :2tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on October 27, 2009, 07:29:32 PM
I'm happy to announce that I have made a donation to help save the kittens and am anxiously awaiting my ticket to join the owner's club in the form of a shiny new Spirit S.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on October 27, 2009, 07:44:03 PM
:tu:

A.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 27, 2009, 08:56:27 PM
I'm happy to announce that I have made a donation to help save the kittens and am anxiously awaiting my ticket to join the owner's club in the form of a shiny new Spirit S.
Welcome to the club matey :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on October 28, 2009, 06:20:17 PM
Welcome Sir !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 04, 2009, 07:13:18 PM
 :ahhh Been over a week and Tim still hasn't gotten me my Spirit! The anticipation is killin' me!  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cadjak on November 04, 2009, 10:36:55 PM
It's always worth a PM to see how quickly he could get one.  May be quicker than you think and Tim is a top guy.
Done, and one is on it's way to my door (I hope)! 

 Are there membership cards, meetings, secret handshakes, and tee shirts that come with the Spirit Owners club membership?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 05, 2009, 05:01:00 AM
 :mail:

So I got home from having dinner at my Mom's, and I had a Spirit waiting for me  :)
Been looking it over and fidgeting with it for the last couple hours. I gotta say I really don't get what all the fuss is about. I'm not really all that impressed. I mean don't get me wrong: it is very shiny. The design is simply brilliant, the build quality is indeed the standard to which not only multi-tools, but all products in general should me judged against. The precision of the construction does make it hard to believe it's a mass produced item. And sure, the attention to detail is almost unheard of. Okay okay, granted it is almost paradoxical in both it's beauty and strength. Hell, I can't even find a single flaw of any kind in the tool anywhere. But overall, I don't know, it just....oh who am I kidding? It's probably the single greatest EDC multi on the planet and I am absolutely in love  :) :)

I am seriously in awe of how well made it is. My only complaint is that it's actually a bit too thin to be totally comfortable in my hand. If it were up to me it'd have one more layer. Then it would fit my hand perfectly and would allow for the addition of scissors with both blades and an eyeglass screwdriver. Honestly the lack of an eyeglass driver is the only thing that keeps it from being absolutely perfect as an EDC (I wear glasses and rely on being able to fix them if needed). But overall it gets a 9.999 out of 10.

I have never seen something so perfectly made. The point where I really fell in love was when I looked closely at the spring for the lock bar. Looking at pics that seemed a weak link to me- that tiny little spring that can wear out. I thought i was like the spring they use in the SAK scissors. But it does seem to be a bit beefier and certainly stiffer. That's not what made me so happy though. It's the way it's laid out. The way it sits, and the way everything around it is shaped is perfect. It never really bends very far and all the curves maintain a nice long arc. It's virtually guaranteed to not wear out for a very very long time. It's so clear somebody spent a lot of time thinking about that littlest of details. Seeing that, and the ridiculously tight tolerances on ,well everything, including how tight the gaps between the backsprings are just restores my faith in companies' ability to still make truly well made products. If Victorinox can pump out a bazillion of these things every year at an affordable price, then every other manufacturer of anything really needs to step up their game.

I keep looking at it and comparing it to my beloved and ever-faithful Surge. It's almost hard to grasp how something so much smaller, and so much lighter could have just as many, if not more tools. And have tools that are so thick and sturdy, and the entire multi just feel so much more solid. Suddenly the Surge is excessively heavy for it's strength. It's minor rattles are suddenly deafening. It's large array of implements is just sloppy, inefficient, and inadequate. Don't get me wrong, I'd still bet money the Surge could take more abuse, and the bit drivers add tons of functionality the Spirit can never hope to match. But with a lot less bulk, and probably half if not less the weight, the Spirit is probably 90% as strong and packs in virtually all the functionality you'll ever need on a day to day basis- and with no extra parts to lug around. If I'm gonna be doing something I know will be abusive, or will need Torx or Robertson bits, then I'll grab my faithful Surge, but for every other day (that is to say the other 360 of them) I can't imagine anything else I'd rather carry. That is, until they add an extra layer  :D

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 05, 2009, 07:14:14 AM
I'm going to hazard a guess and say your quite fond of it then mate :D

A very fine post that mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on November 05, 2009, 01:49:07 PM
Well thought out post Buddy ! The Spirit is a Sweet EDC . If you want a Brute for end of the world scenarios , your're gonna love the Swisstool RS ! Enjoy your new baby .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on November 05, 2009, 01:54:15 PM
Hey, welcome to the club mate. :cheers:

I am seriously in awe of how well made it is. My only complaint is that it's actually a bit too thin to be totally comfortable in my hand. If it were up to me it'd have one more layer. Then it would fit my hand perfectly and would allow for the addition of scissors with both blades and an eyeglass screwdriver.
That's an interesting idea, but its thinness is one of the things that appeal to me in the Spirit. I mean, if it had an extra layer it would roughly be as wide and heavy as my TTi which is imo hands-down the best MT you can get at its size/weight.

Honestly the lack of an eyeglass driver is the only thing that keeps it from being absolutely perfect as an EDC (I wear glasses and rely on being able to fix them if needed). But overall it gets a 9.999 out of 10.
I guess you got just the tool and not the "plus" package. You could always get the corkscrew+mini screwdriver from Tim. I'm always carrying them in my wallet, as they take up virtually no space.

I keep looking at it and comparing it to my beloved and ever-faithful Surge. It's almost hard to grasp how something so much smaller, and so much lighter could have just as many, if not more tools. And have tools that are so thick and sturdy, and the entire multi just feel so much more solid. Suddenly the Surge is excessively heavy for it's strength. It's minor rattles are suddenly deafening. It's large array of implements is just sloppy, inefficient, and inadequate. Don't get me wrong, I'd still bet money the Surge could take more abuse, and the bit drivers add tons of functionality the Spirit can never hope to match. But with a lot less bulk, and probably half if not less the weight, the Spirit is probably 90% as strong and packs in virtually all the functionality you'll ever need on a day to day basis- and with no extra parts to lug around. If I'm gonna be doing something I know will be abusive, or will need Torx or Robertson bits, then I'll grab my faithful Surge, but for every other day (that is to say the other 360 of them) I can't imagine anything else I'd rather carry. That is, until they add an extra layer  :D
Just to set things straight, the Surge is not a good comparison for the Spirit, as it belongs to a completely different size/weight league. However, I do agree with you on it being "stronger" than the Spirit. That's why I EDC my Spirit when in urban environments, but go for my TTi when going orienteering or camping etc. Anyway, the main strifes people have with the Spirit do not regard its build quality or tool density, but the efficiency of some of its implements. For example, the scissors don't open up very wide, the wire cutter is not that good with soft wire, the pliers head is neither blunt- nor needle-nose, the blade(s) are not OH and the steel used is not something to write home about, the phillips screwdriver doesn't have enough grip (supposedly, although I can attest to the opposite), there is no ruler, the handles can get slippery being that polished, and the lanyard hole is seriously weird. Spirithuggers :P, like myself, just don't bump into these problems; I like the scissors, as I don't cut that thick materials to require a wider opening, I'm mostly into thicker wire and I don't mind taking softer wire through the cutters 2-3 times, I love the "combo" plier head, OH blades would certainly raise some sheeple eyebrows, I don't do lanyards on my MTs, I cope with the lack of a ruler with throwing an IKEA paper ruler in my wallet, and the BO coating on my current EDC Spirit seems to make it as grippy as I'd like it to be. So, is it the perfect tool? Certainly not. Is it the best for my day-to-day needs and my work/house/urban environment? Certainly yes. ;)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 05, 2009, 03:10:56 PM
Hey, welcome to the club mate. :cheers:

That's an interesting idea, but its thinness is one of the things that appeal to me in the Spirit. I mean, if it had an extra layer it would roughly be as wide and heavy as my TTi which is imo hands-down the best MT you can get at its size/weight.

I guess you got just the tool and not the "plus" package. You could always get the corkscrew+mini screwdriver from Tim. I'm always carrying them in my wallet, as they take up virtually no space.

Just to set things straight, the Surge is not a good comparison for the Spirit, as it belongs to a completely different size/weight league. However, I do agree with you on it being "stronger" than the Spirit. That's why I EDC my Spirit when in urban environments, but go for my TTi when going orienteering or camping etc. Anyway, the main strifes people have with the Spirit do not regard its build quality or tool density, but the efficiency of some of its implements. For example, the scissors don't open up very wide, the wire cutter is not that good with soft wire, the pliers head is neither blunt- nor needle-nose, the blade(s) are not OH and the steel used is not something to write home about, the phillips screwdriver doesn't have enough grip (supposedly, although I can attest to the opposite), there is no ruler, the handles can get slippery being that polished, and the lanyard hole is seriously weird. Spirithuggers :P, like myself, just don't bump into these problems; I like the scissors, as I don't cut that thick materials to require a wider opening, I'm mostly into thicker wire and I don't mind taking softer wire through the cutters 2-3 times, I love the "combo" plier head, OH blades would certainly raise some sheeple eyebrows, I don't do lanyards on my MTs, I cope with the lack of a ruler with throwing an IKEA paper ruler in my wallet, and the BO coating on my current EDC Spirit seems to make it as grippy as I'd like it to be. So, is it the perfect tool? Certainly not. Is it the best for my day-to-day needs and my work/house/urban environment? Certainly yes. ;)


I agree, the thinness is one of it's biggest appeals to me, but one layer would still keep it fairly thin and really round out it's features. To be fair I don't really see it as a flaw, just a design compromise.

I didn't get the plus package specifically because I didn't want to carry extra parts around. I'm still deciding what to do with the eyeglass driver issue. I've thought about finding the thinnest SAK available with the driver, or maybe even just grinding the file/driver in my swisscard down to eyeglass size.

I realize it doesn't compare evenly with the Surge. That's the realm of the Swisstool. The reason I make the comparison is because the Surge has been my EDC for going on almost 3 years. It's not comparing the tools directly so much as comparing the "EDC-ability" of the two tools, if that makes sense. The fact that the two can be compared pretty evenly speaks volumes for the design of the much smaller yet still feature rich and solidly built Spirit.

I got the "S" so I don't have the half-assed scissors. I already have half-assed scissors in my Swisscard for the tiny things. I'd rather have a second good blade to increase it's versatility than add in redundancy with two sets of nearly useless scissors.

As far as soft wire goes, it can't be worse than my Surge. That thing could never cut wire correctly. Or really at all for that matter. I kept my Powerlock with a broken pliers head around just for cutting wire if I didn't wanna head to the toolbox. If the Spirit can actually get through wire correctly at all then it's a step up.

I haven't tried out the driver yet (will do so today) but examining it, I don't think I'll have too much of a problem there.

I agree, I feel the pliers head is perfectly fine. I kinda expected to be disappointed in it after reading other people's comments and looking at pics, but seeing it in person I think it's pointy enough for most things, and will have plenty of strength at the tip. It's a good compromise for the size and versatility of the tool IMO.
 
I couldn't care less about the lanyard hole. In my use I've never needed a lanyard. I'm not using it on boats or ladders all the time so a lanyard would just get in the way.

I never used the leatherman ruler anyway, so I couldn't care less that it doesn't have one.

As far as I can tell it's the same steel they used in the SAK for the last 125+ years. It may not be the latest and greatest, but its served bazillions of people the world over faithfully for over a century so far, I see no reason it can't continue to do so in a differently shaped tool  :tu:

Then there's the finish...yeah holding onto it may be a problem, but whatever. It's just so darned pretty that I don't care  :D. It's size means I can pretty easily get a good hold on it, and I'm really frakin sick of de-rustifying my Surge all the time.

OH blades? Honestly the LACK of one handed opening is one of the things that pushed me towards the spirit. MUCH more sheeple friendly, and working in retail not scaring away the skittish customers every time I open something is an important feature. The blades being on the outside means I can access them quickly enough for 99.999% of the situations where I need a blade. That other .0001% of the time, I'm probably screwed anyway.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on November 05, 2009, 03:15:55 PM
[snigger]Spirithuggers[/snigger]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on November 05, 2009, 03:29:48 PM
[snigger]Spirithuggers[/snigger]

:P :P :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 05, 2009, 03:42:24 PM
You know, I really do almost feel like I'm cheating on my wife. I have been as big a LM fan as anyone for the last 6-7 years. I would tell anyone who would listen (or at least smile and nod politely) how great LM was and why they should own one over every other MT out there. But Vic. really got this thing right. There's just no denying how much thought, engineering, and effort went into this thing. I see most other multis as trying to copy and cash in on Tim's original design. Sure, some of them try and be better or different in some ways, but they never seem to have that quality and durability of a Leatherman (/cough Gerber /cough). The Powerlock is probably the most successful variation on the leatherman "theme". But Victorinox really evolved the pliers based multi in the right direction for every day use. It's everything that makes a SAK great in the (IMO) much better pliers based form factor. If the bombs fell this afternoon, my Surge would be the first thing I grab, but for around the house, going to work, shopping, etc. I find the Spirit really hard to top, and the bar for which other EDC tools should be aiming for.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sazabi on November 05, 2009, 03:47:13 PM
TheBullFrog, my suggestion would be to pair the Spirit with a Waiter; it's the smallest SAK that comes with a corkscrew (and thus, can hold the eyeglass screwdriver), while hardly adding any bulk to your pockets whatsoever, simultaneously complementing the larger tool, though. :)  Or perhaps either an 84mm Golfer or the 91mm Compact to give you scissors, too?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edap617 on November 05, 2009, 04:01:21 PM
I wish to be a member soon. Wishes do come true sometimes.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 05, 2009, 04:38:05 PM
TheBullFrog, my suggestion would be to pair the Spirit with a Waiter; it's the smallest SAK that comes with a corkscrew (and thus, can hold the eyeglass screwdriver), while hardly adding any bulk to your pockets whatsoever, simultaneously complementing the larger tool, though. :)  Or perhaps either an 84mm Golfer or the 91mm Compact to give you scissors, too?

Yeah I was basically thinking along those same lines, or possibly even a Sportsman or Climber. It doesn't have to be super small since it'll live on my keychain alongside my Fenix L0D, but I def. want something smaller and lighter than my CT-34. I gotta say though, a black Compact is VERY appealing.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on November 05, 2009, 06:29:44 PM
So I got home from having dinner at my Mom's, and I had a Spirit waiting for me  :)
Been looking it over and fidgeting with it for the last couple hours. I gotta say I really don't get what all the fuss is about. I'm not really all that impressed. I mean don't get me wrong: it is very shiny. The design is simply brilliant, the build quality is indeed the standard to which not only multi-tools, but all products in general should me judged against. The precision of the construction does make it hard to believe it's a mass produced item. And sure, the attention to detail is almost unheard of. Okay okay, granted it is almost paradoxical in both it's beauty and strength. Hell, I can't even find a single flaw of any kind in the tool anywhere. But overall, I don't know, it just....oh who am I kidding? It's probably the single greatest EDC multi on the planet and I am absolutely in love  :) :)

I am seriously in awe of how well made it is. My only complaint is that it's actually a bit too thin to be totally comfortable in my hand. If it were up to me it'd have one more layer. Then it would fit my hand perfectly and would allow for the addition of scissors with both blades and an eyeglass screwdriver. Honestly the lack of an eyeglass driver is the only thing that keeps it from being absolutely perfect as an EDC (I wear glasses and rely on being able to fix them if needed). But overall it gets a 9.999 out of 10.

I have never seen something so perfectly made. The point where I really fell in love was when I looked closely at the spring for the lock bar. Looking at pics that seemed a weak link to me- that tiny little spring that can wear out. I thought i was like the spring they use in the SAK scissors. But it does seem to be a bit beefier and certainly stiffer. That's not what made me so happy though. It's the way it's laid out. The way it sits, and the way everything around it is shaped is perfect. It never really bends very far and all the curves maintain a nice long arc. It's virtually guaranteed to not wear out for a very very long time. It's so clear somebody spent a lot of time thinking about that littlest of details. Seeing that, and the ridiculously tight tolerances on ,well everything, including how tight the gaps between the backsprings are just restores my faith in companies' ability to still make truly well made products. If Victorinox can pump out a bazillion of these things every year at an affordable price, then every other manufacturer of anything really needs to step up their game.

I keep looking at it and comparing it to my beloved and ever-faithful Surge. It's almost hard to grasp how something so much smaller, and so much lighter could have just as many, if not more tools. And have tools that are so thick and sturdy, and the entire multi just feel so much more solid. Suddenly the Surge is excessively heavy for it's strength. It's minor rattles are suddenly deafening. It's large array of implements is just sloppy, inefficient, and inadequate. Don't get me wrong, I'd still bet money the Surge could take more abuse, and the bit drivers add tons of functionality the Spirit can never hope to match. But with a lot less bulk, and probably half if not less the weight, the Spirit is probably 90% as strong and packs in virtually all the functionality you'll ever need on a day to day basis- and with no extra parts to lug around. If I'm gonna be doing something I know will be abusive, or will need Torx or Robertson bits, then I'll grab my faithful Surge, but for every other day (that is to say the other 360 of them) I can't imagine anything else I'd rather carry. That is, until they add an extra layer  :D

You're to ambiguous: did you like it or not? 'Cause that's still unclear...  :D :D :D

PS Welcome!

I guess you got just the tool and not the "plus" package. You could always get the corkscrew+mini screwdriver from Tim. I'm always carrying them in my wallet, as they take up virtually no space.

I do too. Corckscrew and miniscrewdriver (I wear glasses...), no space taken but lots of advantages for me. I love wine! And I love tightening the screws on my glasses!  :D

A.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WhichDawg on November 05, 2009, 06:37:15 PM
yup, I can see Mike doing that!
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2ekubuo.jpg)
 :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 05, 2009, 06:59:52 PM
yup, I can see Mike doing that!
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2ekubuo.jpg)
 :D
Love it :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 05, 2009, 07:07:44 PM
I have no need of the corkscrew, but it HAS crossed my mind to just drop the eyeglass driver from my CT-34 into my wallet, but I don't really have anyplace to put it where it wouldn't just fall out.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: texasflyfisher on November 05, 2009, 07:15:23 PM
A "spirithugger" ! LOL
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sazabi on November 05, 2009, 09:12:45 PM
yup, I can see Mike doing that!
(http://i35.tinypic.com/2ekubuo.jpg)
 :D
Love it :D :D

That's the Spirit! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 05, 2009, 09:59:04 PM
LMAO
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: texasflyfisher on November 05, 2009, 10:27:33 PM
Well, looks like I can officially join the club now! Tim from felinevet shipped out the Spirit X I ordered a few days ago with lightning speed as it got here today! She's a beauty! My wife was asking, "What's that clicking sound?" as I was in the living room pulling out the various implements.  :climber:

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1qfEvgDcCB0/SvNBiM-yIQI/AAAAAAAADSc/P5OfOMJKwDo/s800/vic_spirit.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on November 05, 2009, 10:40:26 PM
Welcome..  :D
And what a great pic..  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TangoDown on November 11, 2009, 04:39:39 PM
Got my Spirit 2 weeks ago and it is now my favorite of my full-sized multi-tools which includes a Swisstool RS, Sog Powerlock S62, Sog Powerlock 2.0 S69, SOG Paratool S31, LM New Wave, LM Skeletool, LM Pulse, Gerber CS 400 and Gerber Diesel. It is now my EDC multi-tool. I love the "peanut butter" blade, bottle opener/flat-head screwdriver/prybar and the wire stripper/scraper tools the best. Since I always carry a separate folding knife (usually a Kershaw Skyline, Spyderco Native, Buck Vantage Pro or Spyderco Tenacious), I really appreciate that the Spirit has only the serrated blade. I prefer a plain-edge for my knives so having a the serrated one on the Spirit compliments my EDC quite nicely. The size of the Spirit is also nice. It folds up small enough while providing plenty of real estate in use when open. I would prefer a snap closure on the sheath rather than the Velcro. I may add a snap later.

Anyways, here's some pics:
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_UIvftVa71aQ/SvOoZgzIZ9I/AAAAAAAAJzw/ve8ru_qYBdI/s800/IMG_1716.JPG)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UIvftVa71aQ/SvOoQp2l0bI/AAAAAAAAJyY/VNSnrfcp7hU/s800/IMG_1705.JPG)

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_UIvftVa71aQ/Svj-HPesDyI/AAAAAAAAJ9A/BqKsICZcphs/s800/IMG_1750.JPG)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UIvftVa71aQ/SvOoCMS3loI/AAAAAAAAJvw/KH7IJS_NNuI/s800/IMG_1684.JPG)

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_UIvftVa71aQ/SvOoIAR4BKI/AAAAAAAAJw4/Q2Ste2Vey9o/s800/IMG_1693.JPG)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on November 11, 2009, 05:19:50 PM
Great first post. :tu:  Excellent pics and a good range of tools, you'll fit right in. :D  Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on November 11, 2009, 09:26:14 PM
Welcome to the forum ant the Spirit Owners Club . I too am an admirer of the " butterknife"
.

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on November 11, 2009, 09:33:19 PM
I too am an admirer of the " butterknife"

Chris

Me too! Sturdy and sheeple-friendly, the best. :tu:

A.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TangoDown on November 12, 2009, 04:43:34 AM
I too am an admirer of the " butterknife"
.

Chris

Butterknife =  :tu:

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UIvftVa71aQ/SvuBIMZz9_I/AAAAAAAAKI4/kzu7opneGzA/s800/IMG_1827.JPG)

Thanks for the warm welcome.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edap617 on November 12, 2009, 04:58:45 AM
I only wish i can be a member.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Freudian Frog on November 24, 2009, 08:42:09 AM
I only wish i can be a member.

Why not? It can get gotten for relatively cheap compared to other tools we all buy. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Screwtape on November 24, 2009, 01:56:06 PM
I only wish i can be a member.

Why not? It can get gotten for relatively cheap compared to other tools we all buy. :D



Apparently owning a Vic Spirit reduces the risk of heart disease, improves longevity, prevents premature hair loss and in general makes the day look sunny!!

Go on do it  :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: texasflyfisher on November 24, 2009, 02:33:36 PM
Apparently owning a Vic Spirit reduces the risk of heart disease, improves longevity, prevents premature hair loss and in general makes the day look sunny!!

You forgot that it also increases virility. Oh yeah!  :2tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on November 24, 2009, 11:19:45 PM
Plus the handles are so shiny , you can use it as a field expedient shaving mirror . Rumour has it that genital dimensions will increase !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Screwtape on November 24, 2009, 11:38:27 PM
Joking apart, I've actually used my Spirit as a mirror to see LED displays in awkward positions,

now back in topic, it has been said that the Spirit can cause lost limbs to re-grow
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on November 25, 2009, 12:18:00 AM
I've noticed that it seems to cause rose-tinted vision too  :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nightshade on November 25, 2009, 04:00:32 AM
The Spirit is the only tool that is approved and carried by Chuck Norris.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: american lockpicker on November 25, 2009, 04:10:44 AM
I just realised I'm in this club.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on November 25, 2009, 05:28:13 PM
I just realised I'm in this club.  :)
:cheers: then..  :D  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on November 26, 2009, 04:05:31 PM
Am I the only one , i must confess I have always had a letch to bead blast the handle halves and drivers on my Spirit . Has anyone here done it ?

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: dissipator16 on December 01, 2009, 02:59:36 AM
holy crap, got my black oxidized s model spirit today, and it is AMAZING QUALITY!

perfect in every way, can't believe it! and for such a great price. better than leathermans twice as much!


i am going to start edc'ing it tomorrow.

i understand, it is perfect!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on December 02, 2009, 02:29:54 AM
Welcome to the Club Buddy , I know how you feel .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: duckman1975 on December 02, 2009, 02:31:53 PM
I only wish i can be a member.

Now your a member! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edap617 on December 02, 2009, 03:18:36 PM
Thanx birthday boy!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DaveK on December 06, 2009, 04:08:21 AM
Congrats Eddie - I know you've been after a Spirit for a while  :cheers:

I got another Spirit today, thanks to Dunc. A shiny one. With Scissors. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edap617 on December 06, 2009, 04:52:04 AM
Thank you Dave.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Whoey on December 10, 2009, 09:39:22 PM
Seeing today's Saktivity makes me want a BO twice as much as I did before...  :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on December 17, 2009, 10:42:41 PM
I'm dying to get a Spirit X (I'd probably be willing to trade my S for one). My only experience with BO tools was a Powerlock and I hated it. All it did was turn my hands black as the tool slowly became silver again lol. But the BO Spirits do look a bit nicer. So it's tempting. I'm also toying with the idea of a Swisstool, maybe an RS. And that Aussie military issue BO Swisstool looks awesome. Ah crap. It's happened. I'm addicted to Victorinox now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nuphoria on December 25, 2009, 02:30:53 PM
I'm in  :ahhh :D :ahhh

Santa delivered a shiny new Spirit X today and I love it!

Excellent tool lineup, lovely quality all round and comfy in the hand. It really is a great tool and other than not having a lanyard ring or clip, it's perfect. I might stick one of those clips on that Tim has in as I don't tend to sheath carry stuff due to lady curves ;)

Really like it though  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on December 25, 2009, 02:41:42 PM
 :cheers: Welcome to the club lass. I really want a Spirit X, but I'll be getting a Swisstool X in the very near future so my scissor + PE blade desires should be sated for a while at least. I'm even selling my oh so beloved Surge to help finance it. Careful Nuphoria, the Spirit drove me completely to the Victorinox darkside, and after 10 years I have pretty much foresaken LM. Try not to stare too long into the Spirit's shiny polish lest it consume your soul.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 25, 2009, 04:35:05 PM
Welcome aboard Chrissy :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on December 25, 2009, 04:56:41 PM
I'm in  :ahhh :D :ahhh

Santa delivered a shiny new Spirit X today and I love it!

Excellent tool lineup, lovely quality all round and comfy in the hand. It really is a great tool and other than not having a lanyard ring or clip, it's perfect. I might stick one of those clips on that Tim has in as I don't tend to sheath carry stuff due to lady curves ;)

Really like it thoug


I rig a lanyard to the corkscrew bracket whatevers . Btw the corkscrew is worth the price of admission too , plus it holds the ever nifty eyeglass screwdriver .

Anyway , welcome to the club !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Whoey on January 04, 2010, 07:55:57 PM
I've just noticed mine is flawed... the engraved shield on the plier head is incomplete, and the cross as well...

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1418134/DSCN2585.JPG)

 :ahhh :ahhh

still love it tho...  :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 04, 2010, 08:11:01 PM
Battle scar ?   :D Maybe its a fake  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on January 04, 2010, 09:30:57 PM
[...] plus it holds the ever nifty eyeglass screwdriver [...]

Which is a blessing (for those who wear glasses, like me). :tu:

A.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nuphoria on January 04, 2010, 09:35:49 PM
The X hasn't got a corkscrew - I am missing something fun?  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on January 04, 2010, 10:11:17 PM
The X hasn't got a corkscrew - I am missing something fun?  :think:

Oh no, absolutely. It's part of the 'plus' version. You know, wrench, bits and the corkscrew. I bought it separately on ebay. It's a must have, if you like wine (or if you wear glasses and you need the mini screwdriver). Thank god I love wine AND I wear glasses. :D ;)

A.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Whoey on January 05, 2010, 10:24:49 AM
Battle scar ?   :D Maybe its a fake  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Dunc

genuine afaik... everything else is perfect... came boxed, new, and via Grant... anyone else have anything like this?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zeppo on January 05, 2010, 10:41:11 AM
Just more or less bought one, a second-hand good as new one that is, hope it is what Im expecting. Love the look of them and, well, its Victorinox.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 05, 2010, 10:55:52 AM
it does look pretty minor , I've had Swisstools where the markings for the ruler were more faint on one handle then the other .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Whoey on January 05, 2010, 11:16:49 AM
imho, it looks like the (laser?) etching was interrupted by something... but twice on the same plier head?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kieMac on January 05, 2010, 02:50:33 PM
Speaking of little quirks, is it normal or common for the cap lifter/crate opener tool to have some vertical free play when it's closed? If I take mine in my fingernail it will move up and down a good bit before it catches and starts to open, and if I have it facing the ground I can push it up with a finger. It makes the tool rattle and click a little bit but it's nothing serious of course.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: North Man on January 07, 2010, 07:51:16 PM
Hi

My perfects Spirit!!

http://www.123hjemmeside.no/Victorinox/27369064 (http://www.123hjemmeside.no/Victorinox/27369064)
Cheers
NM
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 07, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Hi

My perfects Spirit!!

http://www.123hjemmeside.no/Victorinox/27369064 (http://www.123hjemmeside.no/Victorinox/27369064)
Cheers
NM
Great pic's mate :) I'm sure the text is too, but my Norwegian's no existent :-[
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: North Man on January 07, 2010, 09:29:20 PM
Hi

Thank you! the pictures is the most important here i hope :cheers:

NM
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 07, 2010, 09:31:35 PM
Hi

Thank you! the pictures is the most important here i hope :cheers:

NM
A picture's worth a thousand words mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zeppo on January 08, 2010, 12:25:24 PM
Just got mine in, it is the S version, with the pointless knife. It was advertised good as new and it was, very happy with it. Excellent build-quality, love the way it clicks. All this for a mere 50 euros for the knife and its holder, sadly no box.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 08, 2010, 03:04:01 PM
Just got mine in, it is the S version, with the pointless knife. It was advertised good as new and it was, very happy with it. Excellent build-quality, love the way it clicks. All this for a mere 50 euros for the knife and its holder, sadly no box.

Congrats  :D  If its the S version then it should have two blades ( one pointed and one blunt tipped ) . If it has just the blunt tip rounded blade then its a std and if its just got one pointed blade then its an X model .

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zeppo on January 08, 2010, 03:41:56 PM
Ah! I thought the S stood for Scissors, which mine has. I reckon its a standard then.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on January 08, 2010, 04:02:30 PM
Yep, that's the standard. I have an "S" but wound up missing the scissors too much. I always hear good things about the "useless" knife. Everyone says "just use it, it's better than you think". Problem is I never had a reason to use it. Couple times I tried it, I gave up and used the spearpoint instead. I'm sure if it's the only blade you have, like on your standard model it'll work out fine. I honestly have never had any problems using it, and it does work quite well, but when I have the better spearpoint available I just never saw the point in getting used to it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Raukodur on January 22, 2010, 10:22:24 PM
Am I correct in thinking the non-spearpoint knife found on the original can work well as a safety knife. What I mean by this is that it has no pointy tip, and it has serrations, allowing you to cut with minimal slicing motion, and avoid stabbing the thing you are trying to cut free?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 22, 2010, 10:23:50 PM
Am I correct in thinking the non-spearpoint knife found on the original can work well as a safety knife. What I mean by this is that it has no pointy tip, and it has serrations, allowing you to cut with minimal slicing motion, and avoid stabbing the thing you are trying to cut free?
Yep :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 22, 2010, 11:13:28 PM
Makes a great first ais kit multitool.

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on January 23, 2010, 05:27:59 PM
The "Butterknife" is Butt ugly , but very usefull .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 23, 2010, 05:31:42 PM
The "Butterknife" is Butt ugly , but very usefull .

Chris

I like it , it reminds me of a whale  :D

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on January 23, 2010, 05:34:36 PM
Don't get me wrong , I like em lots . I have always prefered sheepsfoot style blades . Lots don't like the visuals .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Freudian Frog on January 23, 2010, 09:22:02 PM
Well it butters my biscuits. Hehe, get it? 'Cause people equate it to a butter knife? GET IT?

Hehehehehe.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on January 26, 2010, 12:42:59 AM
 ::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 30, 2010, 06:32:46 PM
Well I've gone back to EDCing my Spirit for the last couple of days , I'd forgotten just how good it really is  :D

I love this tool  :multi:


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on January 30, 2010, 07:13:59 PM
Well put buddy ! Tho , in all honesty , given you line of work; the Wave is a better duty piece .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 30, 2010, 07:16:44 PM
Well put buddy ! Tho , in all honesty , given you line of work; the Wave is a better duty piece .

Chris

Very much so , and its in my high vis coat pocket as i type this . If I get called out both Spirit and Wave get to come  >:D


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on January 31, 2010, 08:53:59 AM
Well I've gone back to EDCing my Spirit for the last couple of days , I'd forgotten just how good it really is  :D
I love this tool  :multi:
Dunc

+1  Although I've decided I need the less bulky sheath option to fully enjoy carrying mine, and leave the ratchet set at home.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 31, 2010, 08:59:19 AM
Well I've gone back to EDCing my Spirit for the last couple of days , I'd forgotten just how good it really is  :D
I love this tool  :multi:
Dunc

+1  Although I've decided I need the less bulky sheath option to fully enjoy carrying mine, and leave the ratchet set at home.

While I own a Ratchet and wrench I've never owned a sheath for them .Just how bulky are they ?

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on January 31, 2010, 09:05:53 AM
Well I've gone back to EDCing my Spirit for the last couple of days , I'd forgotten just how good it really is  :D
I love this tool  :multi:
Dunc

+1  Although I've decided I need the less bulky sheath option to fully enjoy carrying mine, and leave the ratchet set at home.

While I own a Ratchet and wrench I've never owned a sheath for them .Just how bulky are they ?

Dunc

I did have a Spirit with the slimmer sheath and I remember it as being a great deal less bulky. I should think the ratchet carry adds about 10mm which doesen't sound like much but you definitely notice it, it's intrusive  :think:  I have the same problem with my Swisstool too  :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on January 31, 2010, 05:20:17 PM
I think the ratchet impedimentia is better confined to a coat pocket or man bag .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 31, 2010, 05:24:15 PM
The ratchet is a great little tool , seems really high quality too .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Craig on February 02, 2010, 08:25:30 PM
Just got first my first spirit today, courtesy of a ebay seller that Raukodur mentioned :) It's smaller than I thought it would be but very, very nice. Now I see why they're so highly rated :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on February 02, 2010, 09:03:39 PM
Just got first my first spirit today, courtesy of a ebay seller that Raukodur mentioned :) It's smaller than I thought it would be but very, very nice. Now I see why they're so highly rated :D

I'm glad you like it Craig. Pretty much all the capability of the Swisstool in a smaller package. Having said that ST ownership is mandatory  :D ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on February 02, 2010, 09:22:16 PM
Just got first my first spirit today, courtesy of a ebay seller that Raukodur mentioned :) It's smaller than I thought it would be but very, very nice. Now I see why they're so highly rated :D

Nice one Craig , welcome to the club  :D What took you so long  :pok:  :D

Lets us all know how you get on with it wont you .


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on February 02, 2010, 11:52:29 PM
Enjoy , nice aren't they !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on February 03, 2010, 02:03:50 PM
Just got first my first spirit today, courtesy of a ebay seller that Raukodur mentioned :) It's smaller than I thought it would be but very, very nice. Now I see why they're so highly rated :D

Congra-tool-ations! :cheers:

A.

PS Nevermind, I'm drunk. Anyway, enjoy your new, shiny multitool masterpiece!  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 03, 2010, 04:35:14 PM
Nice one Craig mate :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Craig on February 03, 2010, 11:41:31 PM
Just got first my first spirit today, courtesy of a ebay seller that Raukodur mentioned :) It's smaller than I thought it would be but very, very nice. Now I see why they're so highly rated :D

I'm glad you like it Craig. Pretty much all the capability of the Swisstool in a smaller package. Having said that ST ownership is mandatory  :D ;)


I've had an ST for a while, I agree everyone should have both :D

Thanks for the comments, chaps. Glad to have joined the club at last :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on February 19, 2010, 04:31:26 PM
On the ratchet subject, I was wondering: How thick is the Spirit and Ratchet/bits combined, compared to a Swisstool by itself?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pc61158 on February 22, 2010, 05:07:09 PM
I bought it yesterday, very rare in Hong Kong!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on February 22, 2010, 05:10:21 PM
I bought it yesterday, very rare in Hong Kong!

 :drool: :drool:  I'd love one of the them  :drool:  but they are a bit expensive  :(

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on February 22, 2010, 05:19:42 PM
I bought it yesterday, very rare in Hong Kong!

One hell of a nice catch ! I would love to score one of those , but the prices I've seen quoted are very high . Enjoy in good health , and happy New Year !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Viking on February 22, 2010, 06:39:41 PM
Very nice!

I prefer the BO spirit myself.

Nice score!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pc61158 on February 22, 2010, 06:43:37 PM
I bought it yesterday, very rare in Hong Kong!

 :drool: :drool:  I'd love one of the them  :drool:  but they are a bit expensive  :(

Dunc

Yea, it quite expensive than other Victorinox's, but the HK store has Chinese New Year sale, than I buy it with a cheaper price...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on February 22, 2010, 07:00:27 PM
I bought it yesterday, very rare in Hong Kong!

 :drool: :drool:  I'd love one of the them  :drool:  but they are a bit expensive  :(

Dunc

Yea, it quite expensive than other Victorinox's, but the HK store has Chinese New Year sale, than I buy it with a cheaper price...

Well done  :tu: Its great when that happens  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on February 22, 2010, 08:38:38 PM
I've never seen that sheath before. I like it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on February 22, 2010, 08:41:44 PM
I've never seen that sheath before. I like it.

Look cafefully at the plier jaws too  :pok:

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on February 22, 2010, 09:08:42 PM
I've never seen that sheath before. I like it.

Look cafefully at the plier jaws too  :pok:

Dunc

Crimper  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on February 22, 2010, 09:33:10 PM
Holy crap! I didn't even notice that. Saweeeeeeet!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: donvito on February 23, 2010, 12:11:29 AM
That's the Swiss Army contract Spirit X in BO :drool: I want one for edc. Haven't seen those sold anywhere :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on February 23, 2010, 12:35:49 AM
A few Euro dealers have them , with exchange , shipping , duty it would be close to $300.00 landed .

I'm second to none in admiration for the Spirit , but thats too rich for my blood .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: donvito on February 23, 2010, 12:37:21 AM
That's way out of my league as well :o
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on February 23, 2010, 12:52:14 AM
Yeah. They need to start selling that model. Like right now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pc61158 on February 24, 2010, 02:19:48 PM
A few Euro dealers have them , with exchange , shipping , duty it would be close to $300.00 landed .

I'm second to none in admiration for the Spirit , but thats too rich for my blood .

Chris

A few HK dealers have them too, i asked that they only have 1~2 stock in their store,
and $300 is mean EUR? :o

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on February 24, 2010, 03:24:27 PM
It seems pretty average by the time you pay shipping and VAT etc etc , plus import duty on our end .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on February 24, 2010, 03:30:21 PM
You could always "proxy" one through a EU member. ;) I bought mine for around 92 euros shipped to my place so do the math and shoot some PMs. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: donvito on February 25, 2010, 12:45:59 AM
You could always "proxy" one through a EU member. ;) I bought mine for around 92 euros shipped to my place so do the math and shoot some PMs. :)
Are they sold in EU? I though they were a limited run.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on February 26, 2010, 02:38:16 PM
I thought so too when <some guy> (::)) was trying to sell them on <some other forum>, some time ago... They're quite readily available around here (even spotted a couple in a shop downtown).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andre0407 on February 26, 2010, 04:18:52 PM
Now I'm jealous.  :cry: :cry: :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on February 26, 2010, 04:27:06 PM
No need to... The retail for double their online price. :( :rant:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on March 02, 2010, 05:20:41 AM
Ah crap. It's happened. I'm addicted to Victorinox now.

That same thing happened to me a couple months ago, I'm still broke.

BTW, I just got my first spirit last week, and it is the best MT I have ever owned.  I love this tool!  Can't beat Vic quality. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on March 02, 2010, 02:20:59 PM
Welcome fella ! With your Spirit and your Cybertool you can rule the World !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on March 04, 2010, 06:55:18 PM
Welcome fella ! With your Spirit and your Cybertool you can rule the World !

Chris

Those two are a deadly efficient combination!   :climber:  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: donvito on March 04, 2010, 07:19:46 PM
Welcome fella ! With your Spirit and your Cybertool you can rule the World !

Chris

Those two are a deadly efficient combination!   :climber:  :multi:
Yeah like Pinky and the Brain :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on March 15, 2010, 03:30:45 PM
I EDC yhe Spirit/CT combo. Only thing I ever find myself missing are Allen keys. Thinking of getting the Plus wrench kit and adding a selection of Allen keys to that. Pretty sure you could assemble/disassemble/fabricate/fix/do anything with that set up.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on March 15, 2010, 05:16:04 PM
Pretty much !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sawman on March 24, 2010, 07:07:57 PM
My first Spirit just showed up in the mail and I couldnt be more pleased. This thing is built like a brick ****house  :o  I kinda like the serrated "butter" knife as it's referred to. I think I'll try this as an EDC for awhile  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on March 25, 2010, 02:08:30 PM
Enjoy , welcome to the club .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: andrea.from.roma on March 25, 2010, 03:17:21 PM
My first Spirit just showed up in the mail and I couldnt be more pleased. This thing is built like a brick ****house  :o  I kinda like the serrated "butter" knife as it's referred to. I think I'll try this as an EDC for awhile  :cheers:

 :tu: :cheers:

Great choice.

A.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Charger on April 23, 2010, 02:37:21 AM
Very pleased with my new Spirit. I'm in the club!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sawman on April 23, 2010, 04:29:38 AM
Welcome to the club. I'm still amazed at how many tools they pack into the Spirit. You can't go wrong with a vic product !  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Charger on April 23, 2010, 04:37:39 AM
This is my first vic, and as soon as I picked it up I said to myself:

"An elegant weapon, for a more civilized age"

I hate to beat this thing but I think it can take it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on April 23, 2010, 04:56:56 AM
Haha yeah I babied mine for a long time. It's so pretty it's almost hard to even use it. But don't worry, I've used it for everything from opening mail, to changing a water pump, and it's taken it all in stride. It's one tough little smurf. I've found it scratches pretty easily, and I've deformed the Phillips a very slight bit, but nothing that actually effects function. It all just adds character. Don't be afraid to use it just as hard as you would your old Charge, if not harder. She'll take it in stride.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Millhouse on May 04, 2010, 12:35:31 AM
I got my first Spirit a couple of years ago. Had it for a couple of days, but really didn't like the combi edge blade. Loved everything else about the tool. Returned to the dealer.

Then, I found the X. Just had to get a couple.

(http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/realmillhouse/2-Spirit.jpg?t=1272925658)

Wasn't a fan of the sheath that came with the Spirit. Would have liked it better if it had a snap fastening, or larger velcro patch. Hence, the use of 2 Leatherman Wave sheaths.

I was also slightly dissappointed with both blades. They were bit dull. Easily sorted on the sharpmaker though.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sawman on May 04, 2010, 12:43:49 AM
Those blades on the X look pretty cool. I'm still drawn to the Pnut butter knife however. It's obviously not good for any kind of puncturing cut but works great for any slicing  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on May 04, 2010, 06:35:51 PM
I really got on with the butter blade.  I had reservations but for me it turned out good.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on May 04, 2010, 10:34:17 PM
I owned a Spirit for quite a while , and didn't press it into service due to the Butterknife , boy was I wrong . I would never carry a serrated dedicated folder , but I like serrations on a multi , for dirty jobs like fibreglass banding tape etc.

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: trinity on May 13, 2010, 09:18:19 PM
The Spirit is pure class!
Once you feel it...you will know.

An elegant tool, if you will.

It reminds me much of Obi Wan's discussion with Luke...

Light sabre...this was the weapon of a jedi...an elegant weapon for a more civilized age...

albeit "tool"...it fits the description perfectly...imho
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Charger on May 13, 2010, 09:51:53 PM
...an elegant weapon for a more civilized age...

That was my exact reaction.  I even posted that earlier in this thread I think :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sergemaster on June 01, 2010, 09:44:44 PM
Hey guys,
I've had a Spirit X for over a year now, and I've not once have I had any issues with it's performance or it's weight.. You can either EDC it in your back pocket or on a belt quite comfortably I might add. 

The only thing I would say in the negative is that I'mnot a big fan of the scissors and the sheath, although it's of reported European quality I'm just not a big fan of velcro so I would have preferred a snap but we can't have everything huh?

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on June 01, 2010, 09:50:18 PM
The only thing I would say in the negative is that I'mnot a big fan of the scissors and the sheath, although it's of reported European quality I'm just not a big fan of velcro so I would have preferred a snap but we can't have everything huh?

Cheers,
Serge
The second and the third from the right is "snappers" I think..  ;)

(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_0476small.jpg)

(Chako's pic)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sergemaster on June 01, 2010, 10:43:17 PM
AHB you are correct, the nylon versions are snaps, but nothing a nice quality leather sheath with a snap.. ;)

Cheers,
Serge
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: westllen on June 02, 2010, 08:23:53 PM
[COLOR="Navy"]I was able to pop off a few pic's of one of my Spirit to share.

Jules[/COLOR]


(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/westllen/PocketDump001.jpg)

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/westllen/PocketDump011.jpg)

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/westllen/PocketDump013.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on June 03, 2010, 04:37:57 AM
Nice set up Sir , should get you out of most of life's little jams .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Charger on June 09, 2010, 04:53:27 PM
I'm afraid that this is my resignation from the club. My spot goes to another member who should appear in this thread soon.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gunga on June 11, 2010, 08:29:27 AM
That would be ME!

 :multi:

I'm now the priud owner of a previously enjoyed Spirit.

I'm a huge fan of SAKs so this is a great multi for me.  So solid and well built.  I look forward to seeing what she can do.

 :mail:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gunga on June 11, 2010, 08:38:44 AM
Ugh, gotta learn how to type...

BTW, how does one sharpen these scissors?  They really don't open very wide, quite unexpected.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Charger on June 11, 2010, 02:46:05 PM
glad to hear it got there! You'll love it!

I think you need pics in this thread :pok: :pok: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 11, 2010, 03:18:58 PM
Just got a "S" through the post from Viper  :D Now I have 3 Spirits  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on June 11, 2010, 05:48:33 PM
I fancy a black oxide S myself . The owner of an HVAC company I know bought one for each of his Techs. Pretty neat gift .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 11, 2010, 05:56:30 PM
I fancy a black oxide S myself . The owner of an HVAC company I know bought one for each of his Techs. Pretty neat gift .

Chris

They are such nice tools  :D

Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on June 18, 2010, 07:30:58 PM
Finally got round to ordering a Spirit, a Spirit X to be precise (it's what Tim had in stock  :D).  My first non-Leatherman pliers based MT. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on June 18, 2010, 07:48:28 PM
Finally got round to ordering a Spirit, a Spirit X to be precise (it's what Tim had in stock  :D).  My first non-Leatherman pliers based MT. :tu:
I look forward to hear how it compares to your Pulse..  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on June 18, 2010, 08:06:27 PM
Finally got round to ordering a Spirit, a Spirit X to be precise (it's what Tim had in stock  :D).  My first non-Leatherman pliers based MT. :tu:
I look forward to hear how it compares to your Pulse..  :tu:

Yup that was the thread that pushed me over the edge.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: markn951 on June 19, 2010, 01:26:00 AM
Finally got round to ordering a Spirit, a Spirit X to be precise (it's what Tim had in stock  :D).  My first non-Leatherman pliers based MT. :tu:

Erm, are you sure? There was only 1 in stock last time I checked, and I ordered that Spirit X a few days ago (although I just sent the payment this morning)...  :-\
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on June 19, 2010, 09:01:14 AM
Finally got round to ordering a Spirit, a Spirit X to be precise (it's what Tim had in stock  :D).  My first non-Leatherman pliers based MT. :tu:

Erm, are you sure? There was only 1 in stock last time I checked, and I ordered that Spirit X a few days ago (although I just sent the payment this morning)...  :-\

Yeah don't worry mate, Tim's shop always seems to show only one item in stock no matter how many he has. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Ben X on June 22, 2010, 09:40:39 PM
Finally got round to ordering a Spirit, a Spirit X to be precise (it's what Tim had in stock  :D).  My first non-Leatherman pliers based MT. :tu:
You must've bought his last one, he has no more X's in stock! Funny enough I just ordered my first Spirit as well, I love my Kick but I miss that Swiss quality and the SAK-like blades- outside opening tools will be a plus too. Thanks to Raptor man I have a Spirit S in black oxide headed my way. I  :mail: this morning and there was nothing there yet- I shall continue to  :mail: daily until I get my lovely new  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on June 22, 2010, 10:01:58 PM
Finally got round to ordering a Spirit, a Spirit X to be precise (it's what Tim had in stock  :D).  My first non-Leatherman pliers based MT. :tu:
You must've bought his last one, he has no more X's in stock! Funny enough I just ordered my first Spirit as well, I love my Kick but I miss that Swiss quality and the SAK-like blades- outside opening tools will be a plus too. Thanks to Raptor man I have a Spirit S in black oxide headed my way. I  :mail: this morning and there was nothing there yet- I shall continue to  :mail: daily until I get my lovely new  :multi:

Spirit S BO  :drool:  My favourite Spirit  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on June 22, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Finally got round to ordering a Spirit, a Spirit X to be precise (it's what Tim had in stock  :D).  My first non-Leatherman pliers based MT. :tu:
You must've bought his last one, he has no more X's in stock! Funny enough I just ordered my first Spirit as well, I love my Kick but I miss that Swiss quality and the SAK-like blades- outside opening tools will be a plus too. Thanks to Raptor man I have a Spirit S in black oxide headed my way. I  :mail: this morning and there was nothing there yet- I shall continue to  :mail: daily until I get my lovely new  :multi:

Looks like you're right, no more Spirit on his sales section at any rate.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: markn951 on June 23, 2010, 07:55:20 AM
A Spirit S BO?  :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sergemaster on June 23, 2010, 08:08:57 PM
Amici,
If you're not happy with the stock sheaths offered by Vic for your Spirit, I have recently purchased a Maxpedition 4" flashlight sheath for mine, and it fits perfectly.. Although Maxpedition offers a variety of sheaths mostly for tactical purposes, this model would work perfectly for those who want a traditional secure sheath for their Spirit.. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Ben X on June 23, 2010, 08:14:15 PM
It came today! I LOVE this thing! I wondered how much bigger than a Leatherman Kick it would be (my idea of an ideal size multitool- but I figured you couldn't squeeze the Spirit's tools all in and keep it that slim). I was elated to discover that dimensionally it is basically identical to a Kick!!! So in case no one else has drawn that comparison, I will- it's like a Kick only with the toolset of the Blast, and all the tools are accessible without opening the pliers! My only question is, why didn't I buy one sooner? :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: markn951 on June 26, 2010, 10:03:10 PM
Whoo, count me officially a member of the Spirit owners club! I love my X!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 27, 2010, 06:47:18 AM
Got my SwissTool Spirit today,
this thing is just amazing ! :tu:
Really like it!
The best EDC multitool!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on June 27, 2010, 01:17:28 PM
My feeling exactly !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Hkk on June 29, 2010, 08:42:39 AM
Great tools have 4 of them so one is always near me
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on July 05, 2010, 07:11:59 PM
I'm a member! :ahhh  Picked up my Spirit X from the post office this morning and had it at work today.  They really are a pleasure to use and play with, I suspect my leatherman's will be taking it easy for a little while. :D  Took a couple of quick snaps in the workshop but TBH the light was awful so they didn't come out well.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/071.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on July 05, 2010, 08:18:53 PM
Welcome to te club Gareth . Now you can see what all the fuss is about  :D  Looking forward to your thoughts over the coming weeks .

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 05, 2010, 10:06:12 PM
Yay, welcome aboard Gareth :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on July 05, 2010, 10:10:16 PM
Yay, welcome aboard Gareth :tu:
Hear hear..  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on July 05, 2010, 10:10:39 PM
'Bout time you started hanging with the cool kids Gareth! :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Craig on July 05, 2010, 10:42:59 PM
They really are great tools. Congratulations Gareth :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Stirling3749 on July 06, 2010, 01:37:31 AM
Does anyone know if Victorinox plans to bring out a black version of the Spirit Plus model? I can only find the other one in black but I want scisors and the butter knife looks handier than the strait edge since I always have a regular pocket knife... details details.
Oh also I've heard of other tools loosing their black oxide coatings all too easily. Anyone with a black spirit care to comment on that one?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on July 06, 2010, 04:07:56 AM
Their is a black version of the Spirit S , the X and the black/textured "Road" version - of which I know little .

Of these the "Road " version is the one I would like to see , but the S also backons .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Stirling3749 on July 07, 2010, 09:17:38 AM
Thanks Chris. I like the original Spirit the best, don't know why they would make a black version of the s and the x but not the original...ah well.
The road version eh? sounds interesting but can't find anything on the web, must be top secret lol.
What's this about folks saying the regular stainless finish is too polished and "slips" out of screw heads when you use the driver? seems silly to me but I suppose the black version would be slightly better in that sense.
 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 07, 2010, 06:50:32 PM
It'd be too hard to get a BO finish on scissors, so I very much doubt Vic would ever do one :-\
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on July 07, 2010, 07:29:58 PM
It'd be too hard to get a BO finish on scissors, so I very much doubt Vic would ever do one :-\

Leatherman did it with the blast scissors, what would make it harder for Vic?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on July 07, 2010, 11:29:16 PM

The road version eh? sounds interesting but can't find anything on the web, must be top secret lol.

Have a little look here .....

http://ontheroad.victorinox.com/en/home/on-the-road-products.html
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sazabi on July 08, 2010, 12:28:44 AM

The road version eh? sounds interesting but can't find anything on the web, must be top secret lol.

Have a little look here .....

http://ontheroad.victorinox.com/en/home/on-the-road-products.html

Availability said end of May 2010; I suppose already sold out, yes?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on July 10, 2010, 03:12:57 PM
It'd be too hard to get a BO finish on scissors, so I very much doubt Vic would ever do one :-\

They've done it already for the s.i. Spirit (it's a BO X with cap crimping head) ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 10, 2010, 06:40:25 PM
It'd be too hard to get a BO finish on scissors, so I very much doubt Vic would ever do one :-\

They've done it already for the s.i. Spirit (it's a BO X with cap crimping head) ;)
I stand corrected :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: markn951 on July 12, 2010, 03:11:49 AM
It'd be too hard to get a BO finish on scissors, so I very much doubt Vic would ever do one :-\

They've done it already for the s.i. Spirit (it's a BO X with cap crimping head) ;)

PICS NOWWWW!!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on July 12, 2010, 12:42:07 PM
I'll try to grab some. Till then, see my avatar... :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sazabi on July 12, 2010, 03:44:39 PM
I'll try to grab some. Till then, see my avatar... :D

Is it bad that I only now see the F-117 around the SwissTool? XD
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Stirling3749 on July 12, 2010, 06:55:06 PM
Hey the on the road version is pretty fancy! Still I think I'm going for the original as it has exactly the tools I want. No BO finish? come on Victorinox! we know you COULD do it!  :rant:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on July 12, 2010, 07:11:15 PM
Well I've been using mine around work and home for the last couple of weeks and I'm totally sold on it.  The outside opening tools took a bit of getting used to, I kept opening it up as I would have done with my Fuse etc. :-[  The blade and the scissors could be a bit easier to get to if I'm being fussy but it's no big complaint. I've had no issues with the screwdrivers at all so no worries for me on the front.  The scissors are...OK....but not as good as standard Vic scissors IMO, just too dumpy, chunky and don't open wide enough. :-\  Love the saw and the file, nice and aggressive and work well on wood and plastic, I've not had a reason to file metal yet but I don't believe it would be a problem.  The stripper/scraper/chisel thing hasn't been particularly used yet but I'm sure I'll find something for it to do at some point. Best of all though is as a set of pliers, the sculpted shape makes them very comfortable to use and the head is a great shape.  The bottle opener also works well. :angel:

Has anyone found a use for the oddly placed hook yet? :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Stirling3749 on July 12, 2010, 08:57:08 PM
I saw another thread about the multi purpose hook but can't seem to find it now.
Someone mentions nasal torture as one of it's many uses.  >:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on July 12, 2010, 11:26:43 PM
I saw another thread about the multi purpose hook but can't seem to find it now.
Someone mentions nasal torture as one of it's many uses.  >:D

See, I can think of a few uses for the hook on the back of a standard Vic SAK, but for the life of me I can't thank of any for the one at the base of the awl. :think:  Am I missing something? ???
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Stirling3749 on July 12, 2010, 11:32:23 PM
When you've finished boring a hole in the side of a tree you can use the hook to pull out the juicy bugs. 

Mankind -1
Woodpeckers - 0

 :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on July 13, 2010, 02:52:22 AM
Heh-heh :D


(I've never found a legit use for the hook either Gareth) :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Stirling3749 on July 13, 2010, 03:17:30 AM
Maybe a pot handle grabber.

....oh yeah... pliers... right.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on July 14, 2010, 07:07:17 PM
I'll try to grab some. Till then, see my avatar... :D

Is it bad that I only now see the F-117 around the SwissTool? XD

Actually it's a B-2 Spirit... ;) And sorry for not having posted those pics yet; Real Life got the better of me these last few days. Nothing bad, just plain-ol' work...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on July 16, 2010, 02:06:13 PM
Maybe a pot handle grabber.

....oh yeah... pliers... right.

Yeh I thought it was for removing a Billy can from the fire  :think: :think:

(http://www.hullyjoe.com/images/hungerford/BillyCan.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on July 16, 2010, 11:55:24 PM
Bout all I can think of .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Millhouse on July 23, 2010, 11:14:49 PM
Just got a Spirit S to supplement my 2 X's.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Teofilo on July 24, 2010, 01:54:48 AM
Just got the 'X'! Wow what a beauty!

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/DSC00293.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: markn951 on July 24, 2010, 03:32:29 AM
Just got the 'X'! Wow what a beauty!

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/DSC00293.jpg)

Her name is Lucy  ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on July 24, 2010, 09:27:36 AM
Gotta love the 'X'.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/019.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on August 01, 2010, 04:05:50 PM
Gotta love the 'X'.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/019.jpg)

That is a sweet tool.  I am torn between that one and the original spirit.  I have to wait awhile before I can get either, but it's coming.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on August 01, 2010, 04:18:05 PM
I went for the 'X' for two reasons; a) I'm not a great fan of serrated blades and don't really have the gear for sharpening them, b) it's what Felinevet had in stock. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on August 01, 2010, 07:11:45 PM
I went for the 'X' for two reasons; a) I'm not a great fan of serrated blades and don't really have the gear for sharpening them, b) it's what Felinevet had in stock. :D

I had an original spirit, and I loved it.  I am leaning towards the X for my next MT purchase though, pretty much for the same reasons you did.  I don't really need a serrated blade anyway, but I do need scissors.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on August 01, 2010, 09:41:25 PM
I cant decide what will be next:

SwissTool X (maybe plus version) or ST Spirit S (don't like scissors on Spirit, or am I wrong)

Now I'm leaning toward Spirit, but any thought will be useful...

Don't do any hard work, just for general purpose EDC.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on August 02, 2010, 02:34:51 AM
I would go with an S if the scissors aren't needed . For EDC , I would prefer the Spirit , 95% of the Swisstool's capabilities , lot nicer more ergonomic package .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on August 02, 2010, 09:04:52 AM
I would go with an S if the scissors aren't needed . For EDC , I would prefer the Spirit , 95% of the Swisstool's capabilities , lot nicer more ergonomic package .

Chris

Absolutely.  The swisstool is awesome, but it is BIG.  Boggles my mind that they put such similar loadouts on two completely different tools.   :think:

The scissors on the spirit are very useful, although they are quite small. 

I am very pro spirit, I miss mine all the time and wish I had the funds to get another.  Problem is I like some other tools more so they get my money for now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on September 05, 2010, 01:24:40 PM
Now there are two more question arised while finding a best suited solution for my EDC.

1. Advices considering models ST Spirit Plus: model 3.0338 (the "L" thing extension) price tag 67,05$ vs. model 3.0239 (ratchet) price tag 77,40$
2. Advices considering pouches: Leather vs. Nylon

I'm very close to buy one of them just interesed in funcionality issues with different models and rachets...

Like I said it is ment to be carried as EDC for medium tasks. My job keep's me away from home living in hotels, hostels and private accomodations 5 days/week, a lot of my time is spent in car (a van that is VW Transporter), and mainly in urban and industrial areas. I'm planning to pair it with single blade folder, and am allmost certain it will be SAK Sentinel w/clip...

So, any thoughts??

 :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VicX on September 10, 2010, 06:46:45 PM
1. Advices considering models ST Spirit Plus: model 3.0338 (the "L" thing extension) price tag 67,05$ vs. model 3.0239 (ratchet) price tag 77,40$

I've never tried the ratchet, I have the 'L' thing (I guess the english word for it is 'wrench', but I'm not sure of it). It offers longer reach, in my opinion, but eventually it's just a question of personal preference.

2. Advices considering pouches: Leather vs. Nylon

The sheaths are both well made. Nylon will last longer, I suppose. My Spirit Plus came with the leather sheath though and I really can't complain. It's almost four years old and still looks great.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on September 10, 2010, 06:51:33 PM
1. Advices considering models ST Spirit Plus: model 3.0338 (the "L" thing extension) price tag 67,05$ vs. model 3.0239 (ratchet) price tag 77,40$

I've never tried the ratchet, I have the 'L' thing (I guess the english word for it is 'wrench', but I'm not sure of it). It offers longer reach, in my opinion, but eventually it's just a question of personal preference.

2. Advices considering pouches: Leather vs. Nylon

The sheaths are both well made. Nylon will last longer, I suppose. My Spirit Plus came with the leather sheath though and I really can't complain. It's almost four years old and still looks great.

.... Be sure, it is WRENCH...  :D :D  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WH867 on September 10, 2010, 10:15:46 PM
New member of the club came today.
(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu305/horsehunter64/103_4947.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on September 11, 2010, 07:13:16 AM
BO CC...   :ahhh :drool:

That sheath is great.  8) 8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 11, 2010, 10:21:22 AM
Very nice Dennis :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Screwtape on September 11, 2010, 10:50:18 AM
yes very nice,  :tu:

any chance of some pics of the new sheath, one of those is my next purchase if its any good
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on September 11, 2010, 05:17:40 PM
 :gimme:  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on September 11, 2010, 05:43:42 PM
New member of the club came today.
(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu305/horsehunter64/103_4947.jpg)

They both look good Dennis  8) 8) 8) 8)
Cap Crimper BO Spirit  :drool: I think a photo with a BO SwissTool 'Digger' is needed  :pok: :pok: :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sawman on September 11, 2010, 06:14:52 PM
Another thing I sold that I regret is my Spirit.  I'm considering replacing it with a Spirit X.  I'm really liking the looks of that bo though, especially that tactical sheath  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WH867 on September 11, 2010, 10:56:47 PM
New member of the club came today.
 

They both look good Dennis  8) 8) 8) 8)
Cap Crimper BO Spirit  :drool: I think a photo with a BO SwissTool 'Digger' is needed  :pok: :pok: :D :D
Here ya go  :pok: :pok:
(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu305/horsehunter64/102_4979.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on September 11, 2010, 10:59:44 PM
Here ya go  :pok: :pok:
Great shot Dennis..  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: WH867 on September 11, 2010, 11:02:03 PM
yes very nice,  :tu:

any chance of some pics of the new sheath, one of those is my next purchase if its any good
(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu305/horsehunter64/102_4970.jpg)
(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu305/horsehunter64/102_4974.jpg)
(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu305/horsehunter64/102_4972.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on September 12, 2010, 04:09:39 AM
New member of the club came today.
 

They both look good Dennis  8) 8) 8) 8)
Cap Crimper BO Spirit  :drool: I think a photo with a BO SwissTool 'Digger' is needed  :pok: :pok: :D :D
Here ya go  :pok: :pok:
(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu305/horsehunter64/102_4979.jpg)

Coooorrrr Dennis has got a nice pair   :drool: :D :D 8) 8) 8)

 :cheers: :cheers: Dennis , I hope the military Spirit is a keeper  :pok: :pok: :think: :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on September 12, 2010, 03:20:09 PM
Dibs!! :drool: :D




Looks great Dennis! Congrats! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sidhartha on September 12, 2010, 07:40:07 PM
so many beauties made me crazy, so i finally bought one... i have only one thing to say... the spirit is the QUEEN of all multitools  :drool:

(http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab214/sakoholic/Victorinox/DSC06352.jpg)
(http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab214/sakoholic/Victorinox/DSC06355.jpg)
(http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab214/sakoholic/Victorinox/DSC06357.jpg)
(http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab214/sakoholic/Victorinox/DSC06361.jpg)
(http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab214/sakoholic/Victorinox/DSC06376.jpg)

i really like the golden colour in the pliers inside, is this normal in all spirits and i just didnt noticed? or is this only in the new ones.

 :drink: for my first spirit!! :cheers: :cheers:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VicX on September 13, 2010, 01:01:11 PM
the spirit is the QUEEN of all multitools  :drool:

 :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 01:55:35 PM
the spirit is the QUEEN of all multitools  :drool:

 :tu:

+1  :tu:

Supreme Ruller I would add...  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Hull_ n_Back on September 14, 2010, 05:25:28 PM
That green(?) Spirit sheath, droooool...

Where can I get one? It needs to be in my life!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on September 14, 2010, 10:02:35 PM
the spirit is the QUEEN of all multitools  :drool:

 :tu:

+1  :tu:

Supreme Ruller I would add...  :D

Funny but it hasnt got a ruler  :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on September 14, 2010, 10:08:20 PM
That green(?) Spirit sheath, droooool...

Where can I get one? It needs to be in my life!

I'm afraid it only comes with the BO CC Spirit X, which is still a bit expensive on its own... :-\
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Hull_ n_Back on September 14, 2010, 10:34:14 PM
Quote
That green(?) Spirit sheath, droooool...

Where can I get one? It needs to be in my life!

I'm afraid it only comes with the BO CC Spirit X, which is still a bit expensive on its own... :-\
Not sure about that...

Just been searching on eBay and found this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VICTORINOX-Nylon-Etui-4-0822-4-f-SwissTool-Spirit-NEU-/260649914732?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item3caff2116c (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VICTORINOX-Nylon-Etui-4-0822-4-f-SwissTool-Spirit-NEU-/260649914732?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item3caff2116c)

There's a few other on there as well, it seems the sheath is also being marketed with the Forrester (Feststellmesser) and Soldier (Soldatenmesser)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VICTORINOX-Soldier-Nylon-Holster-Soldatenmesser-NEU-/260662746629?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item3cb0b5de05 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VICTORINOX-Soldier-Nylon-Holster-Soldatenmesser-NEU-/260662746629?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item3cb0b5de05)
and

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VICTORINOX-Nylon-Etui-4-0822-4-f-Feststellmesser-NEU-/270621297890?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item3f02494ce2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VICTORINOX-Nylon-Etui-4-0822-4-f-Feststellmesser-NEU-/270621297890?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item3f02494ce2)

Start warming up your PayPal accounts...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: koomeister on September 21, 2010, 05:01:08 AM
Can anyone here reveal what the dimensions are for a spirit?  Seems like Victorinox is taking it as a top secret and not listing it on their webpage.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jzmtl on September 21, 2010, 06:23:19 AM
Looks like I'm back, have a spirit x on the way. Maybe it's just me but I actually prefer the original blade, complements my EDC folder well.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gunga on September 21, 2010, 06:26:18 AM
If you ever want to swap for the butter knife, let me know.  I will be in Montreal around Christmas too...  Shipping across Canada (I'm in Vancouver) would likely be too costly.

 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jzmtl on September 21, 2010, 06:47:21 AM
I haven't received it yet, but when I want to swap I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: u99 on September 26, 2010, 07:53:30 PM
My favorite 3.0227.L  >:D Blew out of the saddle old Laetherman Wave :multi:
(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/5787/p9251998640x480.jpg) (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/p9251998640x480.jpg/)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Hull_ n_Back on September 29, 2010, 01:38:15 AM
Well, got my new sheath for the Spirit and I'm impressed. A vast improvement on the standard one. For anyone interested I got it from here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270621298038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270621298038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)

Postage took about 3 days to arrive (from Germany to the UK)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jmora on September 30, 2010, 09:27:19 PM
Well, got my new sheath for the Spirit and I'm impressed. A vast improvement on the standard one. For anyone interested I got it from here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270621298038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270621298038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)

Postage took about 3 days to arrive (from Germany to the UK)

I've bought from them too, they are good sellers. BTW I'm also a member of this elite Spirit club actually, I'll have to post a cool photo some time.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on October 01, 2010, 07:37:38 PM
At last HE came... Can I join now??

SwissTool Spirit X

Thanks to Vlada and EDCdepot!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on October 01, 2010, 07:46:49 PM
Welcome to the Club edcgear.  :salute:  Spirit X was my choice as well, and it's hardly left my side since I got it. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on October 01, 2010, 07:48:29 PM
Welcome to the Club edcgear.  :salute:  Spirit X was my choice as well, and it's hardly left my side since I got it. :)

Ohhhhhh Mama... This thing is beyond cool... It's even beyond TopGear Sub Zero!!! I think it will ever live me also!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VicX on October 01, 2010, 08:11:00 PM
Can anyone here reveal what the dimensions are for a spirit?  Seems like Victorinox is taking it as a top secret and not listing it on their webpage.

Thanks in advance.

10.4 x 3.4 x 1.4 (centimeters)
4.1 x 1.3 x 0.6 (inches)

The main blade (sheepfoot version) is (tang to tip) 5.9 cm (2.3 inches)

Now... go get one! :salute: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on October 02, 2010, 11:49:57 AM
Welcome to the Club,edcgear  :salute:
Yeah.....Spirit.... :drool:...my best EDC  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on October 08, 2010, 03:37:35 AM
Well, got my new sheath for the Spirit and I'm impressed. A vast improvement on the standard one. For anyone interested I got it from here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270621298038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270621298038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)

Postage took about 3 days to arrive (from Germany to the UK)

I've bought from them too, they are good sellers. BTW I'm also a member of this elite Spirit club actually, I'll have to post a cool photo some time.

I bought from them as well!  Highly recommended!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ari6126 on October 10, 2010, 04:09:29 AM
So my Spirit came today. How do I sharpen the PE portion of the peanut butter blade? It's chisel ground, so I can't use my crock sticks. Also I want another sheath for it. I got the nylon one, but I want something without velcro. Black nylon would be nice. The smaller the better. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on October 10, 2010, 03:53:31 PM
Crocksticks or Sharpmaker will work fine on chisel edges , just do one side and deburr the other . You can use them Insitu , or as a ceramic file . As to a nice Nylon sheath , go to your local Police/Uniform supply , and find a Nylon Mag. pouch that suits you .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ari6126 on October 10, 2010, 06:49:09 PM
Crocksticks or Sharpmaker will work fine on chisel edges , just do one side and deburr the other . You can use them Insitu , or as a ceramic file . As to a nice Nylon sheath , go to your local Police/Uniform supply , and find a Nylon Mag. pouch that suits you .

Chris

Thank you so much, now I actually have a good and sharp blade. I did about 10 passes on the ground side with my crockstick. The I did one pass backwards on the other crockstick to remove the burr. Finally about three passes on my wallet (my excellent strop). It's a slicer now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Agent X68 on October 15, 2010, 11:32:28 PM
I have the standard "butter knife" with nylon.  (Incidentally I used mine for spreading butter  :D)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Screwtape on October 16, 2010, 12:15:08 PM
Any chance of some photos of that new pouch in use and opened up, I'm lusting after one right now and want to see more before I prat with the pennies
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on October 16, 2010, 09:40:03 PM
 :ahhh SPIRIT :ahhh

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/DSCF0167.jpg)


Dunc
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jmora on October 17, 2010, 12:25:36 AM
right on!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
its always good to know that when I happen to be at a heavy metal concert, that I have the spirit S there with 2 blades to augment the Satan sign \m/
I do have one thing with the spirit, my practically new spirit has a torsion thing in it, looking at the tool with pliers open, it looks a bit twisted (by 2mm or so), as if I'd used the pliers to twist something quite heavily (which I haven't). Is this normal? It doesn't affect the function at all.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on October 17, 2010, 07:37:58 AM
right on!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
its always good to know that when I happen to be at a heavy metal concert, that I have the spirit S there with 2 blades to augment the Satan sign \m/
I do have one thing with the spirit, my practically new spirit has a torsion thing in it, looking at the tool with pliers open, it looks a bit twisted (by 2mm or so), as if I'd used the pliers to twist something quite heavily (which I haven't). Is this normal? It doesn't affect the function at all.

Yes I think its normal , on mine you can notice it when the pliers are shut and the handle aren't quite level .
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jmora on October 17, 2010, 11:09:33 PM
thanks,  :cheers: that's good to know.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on October 21, 2010, 06:23:50 AM
The Spirit 2010 Road Tour Special Edition.

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1625)

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1626)

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1627)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on October 21, 2010, 07:31:50 AM
Darn, these pics are making me want another spirit badly!  Gonna have to wait, I had to get another crunch first...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on October 21, 2010, 08:42:42 PM
The Spirit 2010 Road Tour Special Edition.

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1625)

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1626)

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1627)


 :drool: :drool: :gimme: :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Benner on October 21, 2010, 08:57:35 PM
That sure is pretty  :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on October 21, 2010, 10:36:52 PM
Excellent pics..  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on October 21, 2010, 10:53:34 PM
No matter how many side by side tests I do the Spirit always holds its own .Fantastic tool !
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edap617 on October 22, 2010, 01:30:44 AM
My one year old Spirit.

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/SAM_1371.jpg)

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/SAM_1369.jpg)

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/SAM_1367.jpg)

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/SAM_1376.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on October 22, 2010, 07:46:26 AM
You really think we admire your Spirit after putting that desktop behind it??

 :pok: :pok: ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: knyha on October 22, 2010, 07:51:05 AM
You really think we admire your Spirit after putting that desktop behind it??

 :pok: :pok: ;)

Spirit is there on that picture?
Where???   :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on October 22, 2010, 07:57:24 AM
I actually like the third pic best..  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: lovenhim on October 29, 2010, 04:50:39 AM
I am now the proud owner of a Vic Spirit regular model.  My butter knife blade has been smoothed out, so it is not serrated.  I really like it.  The closest multi that I own that I can compare it to is my Leatherman Wave.  I like the solid feel of the Vic Spirit and the locking system.  This is one nice multi tool.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on October 29, 2010, 09:07:07 PM
My Spirit got a companion - Spyderco Tenacious... "...you'll newer walk alone..."
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on October 29, 2010, 09:12:09 PM
My Spirit got a companion - Spyderco Tenacious... "...you'll newer walk alone..."

Very cool  :tu:

I miss my Spirit.  Its 12,000 miles away!  :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on October 29, 2010, 09:18:43 PM
My Spirit got a companion - Spyderco Tenacious... "...you'll newer walk alone..."

Very cool  :tu:

I miss my Spirit.  Its 12,000 miles away!  :(

You send it outer space?? Or you are there?  :pok:

Sorry mate, bad joke...  :-\

I know how you feel... I can't imagine how it would be without mine.... Brrrrr....  :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on October 30, 2010, 08:57:09 AM
My Spirit got a companion - Spyderco Tenacious... "...you'll newer walk alone..."

Very cool  :tu:

I miss my Spirit.  Its 12,000 miles away!  :(

But its with you in "Spirit " if not in body  :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rp252 on October 30, 2010, 11:16:35 AM
My Spirit got a companion - Spyderco Tenacious... "...you'll newer walk alone..."

Very cool  :tu:

I miss my Spirit.  Its 12,000 miles away!  :(

But its with you in "Spirit " if not in body  :rofl:

...

...


 :doh:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 04, 2010, 09:47:11 PM
My Spirit got a companion - Spyderco Tenacious... "...you'll newer walk alone..."

Spirit and Spyderco...excellent combination of simple, functional, quality tools. I like the way you think sir  :salute:

I feel kinda bad reading this thread again- I haven't touched my beloved Spirit in a long time. It's developed a kind of negative memory attached to it now (my ex paid for it). Keep wondering if I should sell/trade it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on November 05, 2010, 05:17:58 PM
My Spirit got a companion - Spyderco Tenacious... "...you'll newer walk alone..."

Spirit and Spyderco...excellent combination of simple, functional, quality tools. I like the way you think sir  :salute:

I feel kinda bad reading this thread again- I haven't touched my beloved Spirit in a long time. It's developed a kind of negative memory attached to it now (my ex paid for it). Keep wondering if I should sell/trade it.
Dude, what happened to the weird little green guy in your avatar?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on November 05, 2010, 06:12:58 PM
LMAO. I've used that Metroid avatar for years because every time I change it on some forum or another, somebody yells at me for it lol. I'm just sick of looking at it, so I decided to change it up with a different video game related one. It's a part of a larger project of setting up a new online identity. I'm in the process of merging various E-mail accounts into a single new one, changing to new passwords (I had my yahoo account get hacked a while back so thought it'd be a good idea to change everything), etc. etc. Just trying to get everything up to date and streamlined so to speak since my online identity has gotten to be a complete mess over the last decade and has getting to be a smurf to manage.

I know a lot of people have come to identify me by the Metroid, but I've used it so much for so long I'm just tired of it. Been playing a lot of Sonic Adventure lately, and have always been a Sonic fan, so figured he was a good choice for a replacement, especially as he's still an old school video game reference so it relates to the old one. Like the old one, I did the work on him (sorta) myself. I kinda ripped off someone elses work from Deviantart, cut out most of the image, did some editing to get it looking nice and dark and sinister, then resized the whole thing for an avatar. Hopefully the original artist won't mind lol (it was listed as up for grabs so I didn't see an issue).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on November 05, 2010, 09:35:58 PM
I really need to change my email addresses as well, but I would have to update my blackberry and a whole bunch of logons. Maybe I will. I wonder if there is any way to sync my post count here with a new MT.o logon?  That way I could change my username to match my forum name. Def?  :D

I guess I can get used to sonic TBF


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 14, 2010, 10:41:12 PM
Can I join?  :multi:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on November 15, 2010, 12:20:58 AM
Welcome aboard.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on November 15, 2010, 08:32:18 AM
Glad you decided to keep it  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 15, 2010, 02:32:52 PM
Glad you decided to keep it  :tu:

Me too, it is has already grown on me quite a bit  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on November 16, 2010, 07:37:05 PM
Welcome gustophersmob..  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 18, 2010, 01:39:43 AM
Welcome gustophersmob..  :D

Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: duckman1975 on November 18, 2010, 03:09:47 AM
Wonder if J-sew is selling his OHO spirit hehehehe  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 18, 2010, 07:55:54 PM
Wonder if J-sew is selling his OHO spirit hehehehe  :D

Oooohhhh that'd be very nice!  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 28, 2010, 02:15:25 AM
Well, as of today I am now a 2x member of this elite group!  :D

Liked the 1st one so much, I went back for a second.  Now I have one for each vehicle.  Pics to follow, hopefully tomorrow.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on November 28, 2010, 09:37:11 AM
Welcome mate... It's a beauty...  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on November 28, 2010, 10:54:18 AM
Welcome to the club . You can never have too many Spirits  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 28, 2010, 05:32:11 PM
Well, here are my two Spirits.  The newest one has the older style plus sheath that doesn't have a slot for the corkscrew.  No big deal, although I do like the eyeglass screwdriver.  I'll probably try to find a flathead 1/4" bit that can work as one.

Also, the last pic shows some stainless steel rulers I picked up for cheap.  I plan on cutting them down so they will fit in the sheath.  No more rulerless Spirit!

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 30, 2010, 03:30:04 AM
Well, my little "mod" is complete  :D

What is that tucked inside there?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neil on December 02, 2010, 12:05:27 AM
Good idea :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on December 05, 2010, 01:07:46 AM
3 week progress report:

Well, I really like this thing.  I haven't had the chance to truly test its limits, but it has handled myriad everyday tasks with ease.

Just the other day we used the saw to trim the lower branches from our Christmas tree to fit in the stand.  Then used the pliers to put hooks on the new ornaments and twist them so they won't come back off.

Great tool!  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 09, 2010, 04:21:26 PM
Well, my little "mod" is complete  :D

What is that tucked inside there?

I quite like that!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: glorn on December 26, 2010, 05:24:05 AM
Well, thanks to my family, this Christmas finds me joining the Spirit club.  :D

What a nice compact MT! Very slick, and some unique tools. Not as perfect as i'd expected; I suppose my expectations were too high.

But this is a really cool multi, and I can see it easily being an all time favorite.

Paired with my OH Sentinel.. And my stainless Maratac AA light... Talk about a winning EDC combo that has class! Soooooo shiny!

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on December 26, 2010, 02:18:50 PM
Congrats Glorn.  :tu: 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on December 27, 2010, 02:19:02 AM
Welcome to the club Glorn! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 27, 2010, 03:31:40 AM
...  Not as perfect as i'd expected; I suppose my expectations were too high. ....

I don't know.  Once you start using the tool some you might find that it exceeds even your original expectations.

Sounds like you have a good edc setup.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: glorn on December 28, 2010, 07:25:44 AM
...  Not as perfect as i'd expected; I suppose my expectations were too high. ....

I don't know.  Once you start using the tool some you might find that it exceeds even your original expectations.

Sounds like you have a good edc setup.

Oh, don't get me wrong here, it is a superb multi. I love it.

When I say it is less than perfect, I mean in terms of "fit and finish". From what I have read here, I expected utter perfection. This was not the case at all in reality.

My Spirit has a blemished plier head. A rough spot that was either damaged after production, or never finished properly to begin with.

The handles do not line up on the end opposite the plier pivot when closed. One handle is ever so slightly twisted.

The Phillips driver is indeed soft (which I actually did expect). It is marred after one use.. Tightening a screw on a guitar tuner of all things.

But...

As I said, the soft Phillips was expected. Though I admit I didn't think a guitar tuner screw would damage it, honestly.

The other issues are really no big deal. For me it just means that Leatherman and Vic are more similar in terms of QC and fit/finish than reading this board would have you believe.

I am very satisfied with my Spirit. Just as I am with my ST200, 300, Surge, and as i was my Gerber Multiplier and Pro Scout.

Perfect? No. But no MT yet has been perfect. Not in my opinion.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on December 28, 2010, 11:35:08 AM
Clearly a proof that Victorinox QC is going down the drain...  :-X :-X



 ;) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: glorn on December 28, 2010, 04:39:22 PM
Clearly a proof that Victorinox QC is going down the drain...  :-X :-X



 ;) :D

Oh, without a doubt! I'm sure my Spirit will rust down to nothing by this Thursday.

I'll be testing it later this afternoon.. I'm gonna see if it can cut rebar if I drive my truck over the handles. If it breaks, I'll post a bad review of it and send it in under warranty.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on December 28, 2010, 05:12:59 PM
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/cerbera147/Smileys/popcorn.gif)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on January 02, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
Thanks to AncientMatingCalls I've upgraded my Spirit X to full CS Plus version....  :drool:

And now pics

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020018.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020021.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020052.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020020.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020051.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020054.jpg)

 :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 02, 2011, 06:57:15 PM
Great Pics!   :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vladimir on January 02, 2011, 07:02:51 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on January 06, 2011, 03:07:15 AM
the guys at the LM SURGE! fanclub better not see me over here!  i once read that you can put a swisstool spirit through the dishwasher... obsiously easy enough but er... recommended? any info?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on January 06, 2011, 09:35:22 AM
the guys at the LM SURGE! fanclub better not see me over here!  i once read that you can put a swisstool spirit through the dishwasher... obsiously easy enough but er... recommended? any info?

Done it... Once so far... Both ST Spirit an SwissChamp (took pen, tweezer, toothpick and small screwdriver out btw.), it went excellent. Just putted it with regular dishes, and took them out shiny and clean, as new... Some lubricant, and that's all... When they get dirty I'll wash them again... No problems.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on January 07, 2011, 07:58:07 PM
the guys at the LM SURGE! fanclub better not see me over here!  i once read that you can put a swisstool spirit through the dishwasher... obsiously easy enough but er... recommended? any info?

Done it... Once so far... Both ST Spirit an SwissChamp (took pen, tweezer, toothpick and small screwdriver out btw.), it went excellent. Just putted it with regular dishes, and took them out shiny and clean, as new... Some lubricant, and that's all... When they get dirty I'll wash them again... No problems.

careful putting cellidor scales in the dishwasher, to hot a wash and they can warp.

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=434&Itemid=35 (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=434&Itemid=35)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on January 07, 2011, 09:19:10 PM
The wash temp certainly make a difference. My dishwasher is with 3 programs 1. cold wash (rinse) / 2. 50C and 3. 65C... They went on prog. #3 or 65 degree celsius. Now that I've read article on SOSAK I must say they (as in SC scales) felt a bit flimsy after taking them out, but after they cooled nothing... They are just like they were before (only cleaner) ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jmora on January 08, 2011, 02:23:27 AM
when the liners heat up too much, they expand, and bend outwards on the pins, bending the scales with them. That's why the dishwasher at a high temperature can ruin scales. I had something similar when I left my compact out in the sun, the liners arched outwards making the scales a bit warped.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on January 09, 2011, 07:31:08 PM
thx guys, with that being said the spirit should be fine in there maybe not on the hottest setting anyways...!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on January 15, 2011, 10:08:44 AM
1st post here.

the spirit is my favorite multitool.
I also own the swisstool X pictured.

Love my swiss multitools
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 15, 2011, 10:14:59 AM
Welcome to the forum Mr.World . You can't go wrong with a Spirit or its bigger Brother  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on January 15, 2011, 10:42:35 AM
Hi there (brand) New_World..  ;) :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on January 16, 2011, 05:43:34 AM
Hi  New Guy ! I'm a Spirited fella myself .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on January 18, 2011, 12:48:40 AM
okay people i hate to breath life into this debate again but i am beginning to NOT like the spirit sheath.  the velcro gets full of lint and seems to catch on every doorway i pass through. maybe im spoiled with my SURGE! sheath but i really like the way LM designed theirs to be able to mount on a belt sideways, seems so much easier to whip out when needed. sorry victorinox... love the tool, hate the sheath     :rant:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on January 18, 2011, 01:22:47 AM
also does anybody know what year they stopped stamping the plier jaws with the vic icon?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Tabasco on January 18, 2011, 01:46:55 AM
okay people i hate to breath life into this debate again but i am beginning to NOT like the spirit sheath.  the velcro gets full of lint and seems to catch on every doorway i pass through. maybe im spoiled with my SURGE! sheath but i really like the way LM designed theirs to be able to mount on a belt sideways, seems so much easier to whip out when needed. sorry victorinox... love the tool, hate the sheath     :rant:

The Spirit fits very nicely in the LM Wave nylon sheath.  And that sheath will carry vertically and horizontally just like the Surge sheath.
I bought a standard Spirit about 18 months ago. Almost afraid to carry it. I like it so much. But I've carried a Vic Champion for over 20 years and I'm concerned the Spirit may knock my old friend out of it's spot.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 18, 2011, 08:39:38 AM
also does anybody know what year they stopped stamping the plier jaws with the vic icon?

Every Spirit I've ever seen has a Vic Icon . The earlier Swisstools had VICTORINOX stamped on them . Must be fairly recent then  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on January 21, 2011, 05:07:12 AM
also does anybody know what year they stopped stamping the plier jaws with the vic icon?

Every Spirit I've ever seen has a Vic Icon . The earlier Swisstools had VICTORINOX stamped on them . Must be fairly recent then  :think:

Even my 2010 Road Tour Spirit has a Vic icon on it (on one side only, like all the others I've seen)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 23, 2011, 04:40:53 AM
Thought I'd include these images here for easier reference in the future.  Spirit-S Black-Oxide after 11+ months of EDC. I'm a
relatively light user of the tool, as I also EDC a SAK(s) and like to use the right tool for the job. 

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=24792.0;attach=25304;image)

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=24792.0;attach=25306;image)

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=24792.0;attach=25308;image)

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=24792.0;attach=25310;image)

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=24792.0;attach=25312;image)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on January 23, 2011, 07:34:08 AM
okay people i hate to breath life into this debate again but i am beginning to NOT like the spirit sheath.  the velcro gets full of lint and seems to catch on every doorway i pass through. maybe im spoiled with my SURGE! sheath but i really like the way LM designed theirs to be able to mount on a belt sideways, seems so much easier to whip out when needed. sorry victorinox... love the tool, hate the sheath     :rant:

I don't like the sheath that much either.
But the tools is so perfect I don't care. 
I can't find one thing wrong with it and I can't find that in ANY other multitool. I'm very picky.

I own the oxide black.

All of my victorinox stuff is top notch.

Victorinox should make a small pliers multitool (compair to squirt and juice in size) but the quality of my victorinox spirit. =)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kmanct3 on January 23, 2011, 03:18:27 PM
Just got my Spirit S complete with extra nylon pouch,ratchet,wrench,corkscrew,bits with holder. I should be able to handle just about anything now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on January 23, 2011, 11:33:07 PM
Just got my Spirit S complete with extra nylon pouch,ratchet,wrench,corkscrew,bits with holder. I should be able to handle just about anything now.

I don't have all the ratcher, corkscrew, and all that madness.  thats awesome!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: darkhawk on February 06, 2011, 04:21:21 PM
Can I be NEWEST SPIRIT CLUB MEMBER?

I love this tool, was given to me for my birthday!
and will be replacing all my others as my new EDC

 :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on February 06, 2011, 04:34:31 PM
Can I be NEWEST SPIRIT CLUB MEMBER?

I love this tool, was given to me for my birthday!
and will be replacing all my others as my new EDC

 :D

Congrats man!! :cheers: :cheers:


But err, um, without a picture, how do we know you REALLY have a Spirit? :pok: ;) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 06, 2011, 06:58:07 PM
You use to be able to join with just one Spirit, but now I think you need two!   :D

Enjoy this wonderful tool!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on February 06, 2011, 09:19:03 PM
Just got my Spirit S complete with extra nylon pouch,ratchet,wrench,corkscrew,bits with holder. I should be able to handle just about anything now.

I don't have all the ratcher, corkscrew, and all that madness.  thats awesome!!

+1 here for uber plus version...  :D :D

Difference is, I have Spirit X....

Ratchet
Extension
Wrench
Corckscrew with small screwdriver
Bit kit

All fitted in horizontal carry nylon pouch....

Now it's WSHTF setup...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on February 07, 2011, 12:00:31 AM
I feel inadequate , all I have is the Spirit and the Corkscrew .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: darkhawk on February 07, 2011, 01:54:48 AM
TWO :o

well ill see about a pic later but I tell ya this for sure replaces my other ones, I love it.  I opeted for no ratchet and stuff becasue I liked the smaller sheath and already have a small ratchet and bit holder that works good.
Sheath was the main factor my sog has the bulky "fut other stuff in it" one and sure i have but naaa this is my new edc, if i need more i add more poutches for specific days.

shame I waited this long to get it!

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 07, 2011, 02:18:58 AM
Ya as much as I love the ratchet and the wrench I had to ditch them because of the extra bulk they created.  I do love the ratchet though and I carry the plus kit in my carry bag when I take that, but for EDC it's the Spirit solo.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: darkhawk on February 07, 2011, 07:03:41 AM
pics eh? well i got one here
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on February 07, 2011, 02:53:08 PM
nice pic.

Green lantern
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: darkhawk on February 08, 2011, 03:49:52 AM
blast is my secret out?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: darkhawk on February 09, 2011, 05:07:16 AM
Well the tool is working out well so far!
love the "butter Knife" as i have seen
Just a thought when looking over the tool, why a 2mm and 3mm screwdriver and beside each other?
you guys found a need that requires a speration between the two?


Also what tool do you carry to support this tool? the tool covers many areas so where is it lacking for another tool to pick up the slack.

I can see the ratchet bit set would be a nice side carry,  I was thinking maybe a small socket knife the the escort for the small straight blade. whats the opinion out there?

Peace
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on February 09, 2011, 06:30:54 AM
I carry a Tenacious as dedicated OH folder, and JetBeam AA lamp.

Some say that the best supplement to spirit is Vic CT34. I still don't have it, but I will soon...  ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: darkhawk on February 09, 2011, 06:51:45 AM
Hay thanks for the reply

CT34 is an interesting addition I would not have thought of that but I like it, however it does offer many of the same tools that are already on the spirit tho.


 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: darkhawk on February 10, 2011, 02:15:49 AM
Well, my little "mod" is complete  :D

What is that tucked inside there?

I like the ruler tucked in there  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 10, 2011, 02:19:11 AM
...
Just a thought when looking over the tool, why a 2mm and 3mm screwdriver and beside each other?
you guys found a need that requires a speration between the two?
...
Do you mean the thin fine screwdriver vs. the one on the end of the can-opener?  I like the long fine one, obviously if the screw is recessed this driver works, it's shape also is less prone to slippage.  The can-opener one is also shaped to work with Phillips.  Mine are not beside each other, but separated by the dedicated Phillips .

Good to hear you're enjoying the tool over all.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: darkhawk on February 10, 2011, 03:42:19 AM
Oh i see what you saying thanks for clearing it up
ya had it only a short bit but it is not letting me down!
should have gotten this sooner!

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vladimir on March 18, 2011, 04:44:20 PM
I just got  :mail: my first Victorinox multitool, Vic Spirit, and it's awesome!
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2me7tbc.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2iu6nev.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on March 18, 2011, 05:29:57 PM
Welcome to the elite club of ST Spirit owners!!  :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vladimir on March 18, 2011, 05:52:28 PM
Thanks  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 18, 2011, 06:38:37 PM
Nice & shiny 8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 18, 2011, 06:57:50 PM
Welcome to the club  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on March 18, 2011, 07:23:54 PM
Good, aren't they. :tu:
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: sousterre1 on March 18, 2011, 08:07:47 PM
Where's the best (cheapest) place in the U.K to acquire one of these magnificent tools? Thanks. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vladimir on March 18, 2011, 08:24:10 PM
I found L-wrench and corkscrew for my Spirit, now I'm looking to buy Vic ratchet with bits...anyone knows where to buy one?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on March 18, 2011, 08:29:38 PM
Where's the best (cheapest) place in the U.K to acquire one of these magnificent tools? Thanks. 

When I was looking last year I found that it was best to go to Felinevet.  Some UK sites came close in price but Tim has such a good reputation (and came through with flying colours) that I decided to give him my business.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sousterre1 on March 18, 2011, 11:16:10 PM
Where's the best (cheapest) place in the U.K to acquire one of these magnificent tools? Thanks. 

When I was looking last year I found that it was best to go to Felinevet.  Some UK sites came close in price but Tim has such a good reputation (and came through with flying colours) that I decided to give him my business.

 :tu: Thanks i'll check it out.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nsa-x-file on March 25, 2011, 09:58:23 PM
I've been looking to buy my first Spirit and just came across this.

www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-30239l-Swisstool-Ratchet-Leather/dp/B004TRS17E/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1301086030&sr=8-49 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-30239l-Swisstool-Ratchet-Leather/dp/B004TRS17E/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1301086030&sr=8-49)

At least it has free shipping.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 25, 2011, 10:54:00 PM
I've been looking to buy my first Spirit and just came across this.

www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-30239l-Swisstool-Ratchet-Leather/dp/B004TRS17E/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1301086030&sr=8-49 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-30239l-Swisstool-Ratchet-Leather/dp/B004TRS17E/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1301086030&sr=8-49)

At least it has free shipping.  :ahhh

£10,000.00 :rofl:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on March 26, 2011, 02:37:03 AM
Hey this thread use to be a Sticky!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vladimir on March 29, 2011, 04:32:57 PM
Does anyone have spare red plastic bit holder?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sousterre1 on April 11, 2011, 09:31:06 PM
Spirit arrived today, care of Gunga, Cheers Mike. May I be inducted?  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jekostas on April 12, 2011, 01:52:15 AM
Brand new SwissTool Spirit X.  It has that fresh-out-of-the-package Victorinox smell.

Or, it could be that sample of cologne that was included in the box.  That one was kinda weird, Victorinox.

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/jekostas/SwissToolSpirit.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gunga on April 12, 2011, 02:04:20 AM
Where'd you pick up an X Jekostas?

Enjoy Ian!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jekostas on April 12, 2011, 02:09:01 AM
House of Knives has 'em now.  Choice of that or the butter-blade Spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on April 12, 2011, 02:18:46 AM
Brand new SwissTool Spirit X.  It has that fresh-out-of-the-package Victorinox smell.

Or, it could be that sample of cologne that was included in the box.  That one was kinda weird, Victorinox.

(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r181/jekostas/SwissToolSpirit.jpg)

still love my Spirit X.  Just noticed though that the badge is stamped in a different place on yours, mind is alongside the Victorinox name, yours is over it.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/019.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on April 12, 2011, 02:56:35 AM
Brand new SwissTool Spirit X.  It has that fresh-out-of-the-package Victorinox smell.

Or, it could be that sample of cologne that was included in the box.  That one was kinda weird, Victorinox.

still love my Spirit X.  Just noticed though that the badge is stamped in a different place on yours, mind is alongside the Victorinox name, yours is over it.


Oooh, thats interesting. I wonder when they changed that? :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 12, 2011, 03:25:41 AM
Oooo nice new pics...

I think the badge changed with the RT no?  Can't remember or check right now.  Maybe it was the military CC version... seen it before somewhere.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on April 12, 2011, 03:39:50 AM
Oooo nice new pics...

I think the badge changed with the RT no?  Can't remember or check right now.  Maybe it was the military CC version... seen it before somewhere.

Good call sir :salute:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/VictorinoxSpiritRoadTour.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on April 12, 2011, 09:20:26 AM
Nice! Stamp variation alert :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jekostas on April 12, 2011, 08:23:54 PM
Nice! Stamp variation alert :ahhh

Y'all are gonna go buy them all again, aren't you?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gunga on April 13, 2011, 07:48:23 AM
Man, I'm gonna have to get a Swiss Tool X!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on April 13, 2011, 08:13:24 AM
I have another spirit on the way, so I hope to be re-inducted here as of Saturday.  And I will never leave again...  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on April 13, 2011, 08:25:29 AM
I have another spirit on the way, so I hope to be re-inducted here as of Saturday.  And I will never leave again...  :salute:

2 worst mistakes....ever!

1) Not wearing Protection on that drunken night..
2) Selling the Victorinox spirit



welcome back Mercury.   :salute: :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on April 13, 2011, 08:29:35 AM
I have another spirit on the way, so I hope to be re-inducted here as of Saturday.  And I will never leave again...  :salute:

2 worst mistakes....ever!

1) Not wearing Protection on that drunken night..
2) Selling the Victorinox spirit



welcome back Mercury.   :salute: :salute: :salute:

Thanks my friend!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sysbox27 on April 28, 2011, 12:39:35 AM
Hi, I'm new here (first posting) and thought I would introduce myself and request membership to the Spirit Club!  :D

I am new to the technical world of multitools, having only just stumbled across this site very recently.  :multi:

I therefore have a very small set of multitools:

a Victorinox silver alox Farmer,
a Leatherman Charge TTi (am I allowed to mention the 'L' word on this forum?),
and a Victorinox SwissTool Spirit S.

I chose the S model as I thought I would get more use out of an extra cutting edge rather than a scissors.
BTW are the S model not very popular then, as I struggled to find one, but seemed like plenty of Original and X models?
In the end I found on the Bay from a German seller.
I haven't included a pic as my photographic skills leave a lot to be desired.

If I may ask at this stage, could anyone advise where I could buy the ratchet set and bits as well as the corkscrew and miniture screwdriver?
I couldn't find the stainless S model in a PLUS bundle so I want to now acquire the other pieces.

Best regards,
G.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edap617 on April 28, 2011, 01:37:59 AM
I've been and inactive member of this club and I want to be active again.

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/EDC/Apr282011_02.jpg)

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/EDC/Apr282011_03.jpg)

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/EDC/Apr282011_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on April 28, 2011, 01:47:57 AM
Hi, I'm new here (first posting) and thought I would introduce myself and request membership to the Spirit Club!  :D

I am new to the technical world of multitools, having only just stumbled across this site very recently.  :multi:

I therefore have a very small set of multitools:

a Victorinox silver alox Farmer,
a Leatherman Charge TTi (am I allowed to mention the 'L' word on this forum?),
and a Victorinox SwissTool Spirit S.

I chose the S model as I thought I would get more use out of an extra cutting edge rather than a scissors.
BTW are the S model not very popular then, as I struggled to find one, but seemed like plenty of Original and X models?
In the end I found on the Bay from a German seller.
I haven't included a pic as my photographic skills leave a lot to be desired.

If I may ask at this stage, could anyone advise where I could buy the ratchet set and bits as well as the corkscrew and miniture screwdriver?
I couldn't find the stainless S model in a PLUS bundle so I want to now acquire the other pieces.

Best regards,
G.
Welcome Sysbox27!

You won't get in too much trouble for mentioning the 'L' word here, at least it's a very nice one.  You have a great set of starter tools.

We're not sure what is up with the Stainless Steel 'S' version of the Spirit.  It appears to be discontinued, but they could have just decided to take a brake on them while they sell off the Black-Oxide version and were introducing the X version to North America.  I also prefer the 'S' version mainly because I also carry a SAK with scissors and find the SAK is better handling when it comes to scissors. 

You were smart to grab the Silver one, because as you found out they are getting very hard to locate.

I'm sure you'll love it.  Maybe in the general section you could compare it to the TTi, I don't have one of them yet, but I really want to try one... just figure though it will sit on a shelf and I already have too much doing that.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on April 28, 2011, 04:35:26 AM
Hi, I'm new here (first posting) and thought I would introduce myself and request membership to the Spirit Club!  :D

I am new to the technical world of multitools, having only just stumbled across this site very recently.  :multi:

I therefore have a very small set of multitools:

a Victorinox silver alox Farmer,
a Leatherman Charge TTi (am I allowed to mention the 'L' word on this forum?),
and a Victorinox SwissTool Spirit S.

I chose the S model as I thought I would get more use out of an extra cutting edge rather than a scissors.
BTW are the S model not very popular then, as I struggled to find one, but seemed like plenty of Original and X models?
In the end I found on the Bay from a German seller.
I haven't included a pic as my photographic skills leave a lot to be desired.

If I may ask at this stage, could anyone advise where I could buy the ratchet set and bits as well as the corkscrew and miniture screwdriver?
I couldn't find the stainless S model in a PLUS bundle so I want to now acquire the other pieces.

Best regards,
G.

G'day & welcome mate the 3 tools you mentioned are very nice , so you are off to a great start  :D :D.

Neil at Hive of SAKtivity is a brilliant fellow to deal with, he is a member here too. He has cork screws for Swisstools , not sure if they fit Spirits  :think: , they should  :think: :think:. Neil should have a mini screw driver too fit as well  :think: :think:.
Link here mate -----> http://www.edcsource.com/Victorinox-Corkscrew-for-SwissTools--B1013,name,106780,auction_id,auction_details (http://www.edcsource.com/Victorinox-Corkscrew-for-SwissTools--B1013,name,106780,auction_id,auction_details)

Now the ratchet set is a little trickier  :think: :think:. I found this on US Ebay a bit pricey though  :( :(
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Victorinox-SWISSTOOL-POUCH-RATCHET-Extension-Bits-/120714999510?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c1b2cb6d6 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Victorinox-SWISSTOOL-POUCH-RATCHET-Extension-Bits-/120714999510?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item1c1b2cb6d6)

I suggest you give Tim a PM(personnel message) he got me my one & I highly recommend you get the extension bar for the bits. The bits + the ratchet have too short a reach.
Tim runs a store called FelineVet selling mainly Swiss stuff & he ships world wide , top fella like Neil  :tu: :tu:.
Tim's contact is here ----->http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=profile;u=6 (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=profile;u=6)
Just click on 'send PM'
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sysbox27 on April 28, 2011, 11:52:37 PM
Thanks very much for the help ICanFixThat and MultiMat!  :tu:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 29, 2011, 11:06:44 AM
A few weeks overdue - but I finally managed to get around to proving I have one  :D

(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx122/50ft-trad/001-1.jpg)(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx122/50ft-trad/004.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on May 05, 2011, 11:32:36 PM
I Just want to report that I got a North America 2010 Victorinox Dealer's catalog the other day and the Spirit-S was not in it.  So I guess it was probably not a big seller and they really did discontinued it.  I just could not accept that, but I guess there is no way around it.  It looks like once the stock on the Black Oxide version is gone, it will be a memory as well.   Watch for great closeout deals, although it looks like most of the Silver ones are gone, I heard there are a few more that will land in North America.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: North Man on May 06, 2011, 10:32:50 AM
Hi

Here is the info i put in SwissTool plier heads topic:
Victorinox SwissTool Spirit

The Victorinox Emblem (cross and shield) was removed from the pliers head in 2010. The product images on our website have not been updated yet.

I got a picture i PDF,its to large, basially it shows that until 2010 cross and shield emblem is on, then from 2010 an interim model without emblem on plier, finally also from 2010 a change on the emblem on handle. The logo is over Victorinox and not besides, hope this makes sence?

God luck finding the interim model, picture is from the 2011 catalogue
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: North Man on May 06, 2011, 10:40:51 AM
I Just want to report that I got a North America 2010 Victorinox Dealer's catalog the other day and the Spirit-S was not in it.  So I guess it was probably not a big seller and they really did discontinued it.  I just could not accept that, but I guess there is no way around it.  It looks like once the stock on the Black Oxide version is gone, it will be a memory as well.   Watch for great closeout deals, although it looks like most of the Silver ones are gone, I heard there are a few more that will land in North America.

In the catalogue 2011 the Spirit 3.0223.L with pointed blade instead of scissors is there
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on May 06, 2011, 02:49:35 PM
I Just want to report that I got a North America 2010 Victorinox Dealer's catalog the other day and the Spirit-S was not in it.  So I guess it was probably not a big seller and they really did discontinued it.  I just could not accept that, but I guess there is no way around it.  It looks like once the stock on the Black Oxide version is gone, it will be a memory as well.   Watch for great closeout deals, although it looks like most of the Silver ones are gone, I heard there are a few more that will land in North America.

In the catalogue 2011 the Spirit 3.0223.L with pointed blade instead of scissors is there
That's true, so it could be as we have noticed on-line, that they are discontinued in North America, but still available else where.  I'm pretty sure that catalog you are refering to are those from Europe that have been available; Is that Correct?   Of course, maybe they will bring them back in North America, I don't think I've seen a North American 2011 catalog yet.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: chris777 on May 06, 2011, 02:59:37 PM
So after seemingly forever, I am finally a member of the club. I scored a base spirit with nylon pouch fro round about $48.
(lets not talk about the chinese scammer who conned me out of an additional $20 Because I wanted an unmarred swisstool)
Which brings me to the reason I got it so cheap. Its monogrammed. luckily its not too obvious, and I have been thinking of either trying to rig up a pocket clip over the name, or doodling something over it myself. but the thought of scratching it is not pleasant, . So far my only gripe is the scissors. which frankly cannot cut a straight line, With all of the complaint about leathermans wave scissors, which while looking whimpy are actually very solid performers especially given the size. these things are just messed up. Making me actually kind of want the S model, if it is in fact still available. All in all though it is definitely Vic quality, with a poor poor untested design on the scissors, which to me makes no sense because it is a good idea, and should work, But the angles, and implementation, are just totaly anc completely off, other than for literally snipping thread, or something of that nature, any kind of precision work is just out, If I cant even cut a straight line in a piece of paper without moving a mm at a time somethin is seriouslly wrong, but other than the scissors and lack of clip its great, I can even use the bitter blade, though right now I am seriouslly thinking of the S and just using my wenger scissos on my keychain, that or I am musing dual carrying this with a wave for the real deal covering all situations.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: North Man on May 06, 2011, 04:18:58 PM
I Just want to report that I got a North America 2010 Victorinox Dealer's catalog the other day and the Spirit-S was not in it.  So I guess it was probably not a big seller and they really did discontinued it.  I just could not accept that, but I guess there is no way around it.  It looks like once the stock on the Black Oxide version is gone, it will be a memory as well.   Watch for great closeout deals, although it looks like most of the Silver ones are gone, I heard there are a few more that will land in North America.

In the catalogue 2011 the Spirit 3.0223.L with pointed blade instead of scissors is there
That's true, so it could be as we have noticed on-line, that they are discontinued in North America, but still available else where.  I'm pretty sure that catalog you are refering to are those from Europe that have been available; Is that Correct?   Of course, maybe they will bring them back in North America, I don't think I've seen a North American 2011 catalog yet.

Hi yes this can be so, just for Europe maybe,
yes the catalogue is or should be for Europe(dealers edition), it is a huge one and if my info is correct it was released in March this year but printed at the end of 2010,
it shows in the pictures the new logo and no plier emblem, i looked at the big SwissTools and looks like the new logo is on them also. We will have to wait and see.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on May 06, 2011, 04:38:56 PM
Maybe I'm just nuts ( quite likley ) but I like the scissors . Then again , bout all I ever do with them is cut loose threads , and hangnails .

I too would like an S model , preferably black oxide . Lack of scissors no problem as I also rock a MiniChamp or a Rambler .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on May 07, 2011, 05:16:12 PM
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=1932)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on May 07, 2011, 05:19:08 PM
cool. 8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: North Man on May 07, 2011, 09:15:42 PM

Hi

Yes cool :)
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on May 14, 2011, 12:47:19 AM
Hi

Here is the info i put in SwissTool plier heads topic:
Victorinox SwissTool Spirit

The Victorinox Emblem (cross and shield) was removed from the pliers head in 2010. The product images on our website have not been updated yet.

I got a picture i PDF,its to large, basially it shows that until 2010 cross and shield emblem is on, then from 2010 an interim model without emblem on plier, finally also from 2010 a change on the emblem on handle. The logo is over Victorinox and not besides, hope this makes sence?

God luck finding the interim model, picture is from the 2011 catalogue
hey finally an answer! I was a little worried I got a knockoff unit or something. Also I'd like to throw out my opinion on the scissors, I'm a big fan, I usually hold them upside down so my index finger on the lever and use them like a v cutter and just push them through material being cut, works great through poly or paper!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: maximus0723 on May 14, 2011, 02:40:50 AM
Hi folks,

New spirit owner here.
Love that baby.

Spirit S in BO  :multi:

Though I don't have the plus version.
I was looking to expand my Spirit's capabilities by adding more driver capabilities.
Saying that...has anyone found a way to use LM bit drivers?
I can get the Plus kit but they only offer limited number of drivers.
I love how LM drivers are dual sided and there 20 of them, giving us 40 new functions.

I would love to find other ways I can expand my Spirit's capabilities, outside of the ones I mentioned.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on May 14, 2011, 09:34:32 AM
Welcome to the club maximus. :cheers:  No help with the extra drivers idea, sorry.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on May 14, 2011, 05:46:27 PM
Hi folks,

New spirit owner here.
Love that baby.

Spirit S in BO  :multi:

Though I don't have the plus version.
I was looking to expand my Spirit's capabilities by adding more driver capabilities.
Saying that...has anyone found a way to use LM bit drivers?

I use a Leatherman Universal Tool Adaptor with my Spirit , it has three positions : 45 degree , straight, and 90 degrees , uses 1/4 hex bits . Very well made and strong .

Chris
I can get the Plus kit but they only offer limited number of drivers.
I love how LM drivers are dual sided and there 20 of them, giving us 40 new functions.

I would love to find other ways I can expand my Spirit's capabilities, outside of the ones I mentioned.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on May 15, 2011, 05:58:05 PM
My two have proved their worth numerous times now. I still fancy something else from time to time but I don't really need anything apart from a Spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on May 15, 2011, 07:51:31 PM
Nice to see you around Chris. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 15, 2011, 08:08:13 PM
Hi folks,

New spirit owner here.
Love that baby.

Spirit S in BO  :multi:

Though I don't have the plus version.
I was looking to expand my Spirit's capabilities by adding more driver capabilities.
Saying that...has anyone found a way to use LM bit drivers?
I can get the Plus kit but they only offer limited number of drivers.
I love how LM drivers are dual sided and there 20 of them, giving us 40 new functions.

I would love to find other ways I can expand my Spirit's capabilities, outside of the ones I mentioned.

The bonus with the plus set is that it's very easy to get standard hex bit either individually or as a set, and you can get all the hex bits which the LM range don't offer such as the security torx bits. If you want options the spirit plus kit offers more than the LM providing you top up with the actual bits you need. You could even go all out and buy something like THIS (http://www.screwfix.com/p/all-purpose-screwdriver-bit-set-100pc/15297) or THIS (http://www.screwfix.com/p/wera-screwdriver-bit-safe-set-60pcs/53321). Nothing against the LM driver bits, but I'm not sure you can replace them individually if you gnarl one up
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: maximus0723 on May 16, 2011, 03:52:56 AM
Hi folks,

New spirit owner here.
Love that baby.

Spirit S in BO  :multi:

Though I don't have the plus version.
I was looking to expand my Spirit's capabilities by adding more driver capabilities.
Saying that...has anyone found a way to use LM bit drivers?
I can get the Plus kit but they only offer limited number of drivers.
I love how LM drivers are dual sided and there 20 of them, giving us 40 new functions.

I would love to find other ways I can expand my Spirit's capabilities, outside of the ones I mentioned.

The bonus with the plus set is that it's very easy to get standard hex bit either individually or as a set, and you can get all the hex bits which the LM range don't offer such as the security torx bits. If you want options the spirit plus kit offers more than the LM providing you top up with the actual bits you need. You could even go all out and buy something like THIS (http://www.screwfix.com/p/all-purpose-screwdriver-bit-set-100pc/15297) or THIS (http://www.screwfix.com/p/wera-screwdriver-bit-safe-set-60pcs/53321). Nothing against the LM driver bits, but I'm not sure you can replace them individually if you gnarl one up
They are not dual sided, unlike LM bits. It add more weight and price.
Also with small Vic sheath, it's hard to store these things and you will need to carry those things in other compartment. Loses it's compactness.

Though what I am thinking about doing is...
Buy LM molle sheath
Get the Plus kit w/ ratchet
Add in double ended bits from online or local stores

The difficult part would be finding small bit holder like LM provides. May be I can buy the Vic bit holder in bulk from felinevet...don't know if he offers that.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on May 16, 2011, 03:44:55 PM
The advantage of 1/4 " hex bits as opposed to the Leatherman system is that they are readily available over the counter . They are available in various qualities , and lend themselves to easy customization . I normally carry the bits in an improvised wallet , and the UTA loose in the pocket . I'll try to get up a picture of my outfit .

I find that , trying to put all that stuff in the sheath is just too bulky .

As always , YMMV .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on May 16, 2011, 09:10:42 PM
Nice to see you around Chris. :tu:

Thanks buddy. It'll be a while before my life settles down but I'm looking forward to a fresh start and new opportunities sometime soon  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: maximus0723 on May 16, 2011, 10:05:29 PM
The advantage of 1/4 " hex bits as opposed to the Leatherman system is that they are readily available over the counter . They are available in various qualities , and lend themselves to easy customization . I normally carry the bits in an improvised wallet , and the UTA loose in the pocket . I'll try to get up a picture of my outfit .

I find that , trying to put all that stuff in the sheath is just too bulky .

As always , YMMV .

Chris
Yea that's true but if you have LM bit extender, both the standard bits and LM bits fit the extender. Just sayin.

I just hope Vic come up with more drivers. An area I would love Vic to exploit is mini/micro drivers but I bet they won't b/c then they gotta worry about cybertool sales.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on May 17, 2011, 07:22:03 AM
Less talk, more pics!!  :D :pok: :pok:

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/MTs%20and%20SAKs/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020018.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/MTs%20and%20SAKs/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020021.jpg)

(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/EDCgear/MTs%20and%20SAKs/SwissTool%20Spirit%20X%20CS%20Plus/P1020054.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on May 18, 2011, 09:41:55 AM
the spirit is just a flat out grade A++ multitool. PERIOD!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on May 18, 2011, 04:03:21 PM
the spirit is just a flat out grade A++ multitool. PERIOD!

+1  :D :D :D :tu: :tu:
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on May 19, 2011, 06:36:41 PM
Can I get a he'll yeah for the combi-blade!?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Pacu on May 21, 2011, 07:52:46 PM
I'm back !

had one..traded it away..had spirit regret now back in the club. This one i'm keeping till i'm dead.

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/IMG_20110521_124700.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/IMG_20110521_124725.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on May 21, 2011, 08:10:14 PM
Welcome back!!  :cheers: :cheers:

Never know what you have, untill you loose it...  :D

 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on May 22, 2011, 06:07:10 PM
the spirit is just a flat out grade A++ multitool. PERIOD!

+1  :D :D :D :tu: :tu:
Absolutely!!  Best there is.... the right balance .... the feng shui is right for me, it has the force, and Zen with the tool gods.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on May 22, 2011, 06:17:56 PM
I'm back !

had one..traded it away..had spirit regret now back in the club. This one i'm keeping till i'm dead.

(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/IMG_20110521_124700.jpg)
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/leatherxman/IMG_20110521_124725.jpg)

Congrats Jason, and welcome back to the club! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 22, 2011, 10:35:29 PM
the spirit is just a flat out grade A++ multitool. PERIOD!

+1  :D :D :D :tu: :tu:
Absolutely!!  Best there is.... the right balance .... the feng shui is right for me, it has the force, and Zen with the tool gods.
That's pretty much the best description I've seen of a Vic Spirit  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on May 23, 2011, 04:55:09 AM
Cap crimper version :)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/BOCCSpirit.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on May 23, 2011, 04:26:16 PM
Nice shot , very elegant !

chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on May 23, 2011, 07:44:04 PM
Cap crimper version :)
Ohh, that's nice too...  :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vladimir on May 24, 2011, 05:23:48 PM
I received my 2nd Spirit today, so it's time for a family photo!

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2nr0rqw.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on May 25, 2011, 10:21:13 AM
whats better than owning a victorinox spirit?......owning 2!
nice pics...and a bit kit to boot. =)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on May 25, 2011, 07:54:04 PM
I received my 2nd Spirit today, so it's time for a family photo!

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2nr0rqw.jpg)
Nice line up Vladimir..  :tu: That Vic rachet is pure genius if you ask me..  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vladimir on May 25, 2011, 08:24:59 PM
 I was looking to buy ratchet and bitkit only for my Spirit ( I already had wrench for my SwissTool ) and I found Spirit Plus at a great price, so I finally scored the ratchet.
Indeed great piece of equipment.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: grimm_kaosboy on June 05, 2011, 05:46:14 AM
Well guys, I finally caved in and got a spirit. Went all out and got the ratchet, extension bar, corkscrew and mini driver with it. I love both my Swisstool and Swisstool X...but in comparison to the Spirit they feel like unwieldy bricks...
So I guess all in all a bittersweet day for me :-\
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on June 05, 2011, 03:31:03 PM
Well guys, I finally caved in and got a spirit. Went all out and got the ratchet, extension bar, corkscrew and mini driver with it. I love both my Swisstool and Swisstool X...but in comparison to the Spirit they feel like unwieldy bricks...
So I guess all in all a bittersweet day for me :-\

Pish posh. The day you get your first Spirit is always a wonderful day. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rahmed on June 08, 2011, 04:07:36 PM
Pish posh. The day you get your first Spirit is always a wonderful day. :)

 :ahhh Today is the day!!  :ahhh
An old faithful LM Surge was replaced by...
   3.0224.3CCH
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on June 08, 2011, 06:09:37 PM
Welcome to the BOCCX club! :cheers: :D
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on June 29, 2011, 05:58:34 PM
Oooops! Went to a concert last night (the black keys) with my spirit on my hip, tucked it under my belt buckle when I saw that they were patting people down, close call but they didn't even notice the empty sheath on my belt they were too concerned with pockets.  The ole butter knife is not exactly a weapon anyways but I didn't want it to end up in the confiscate bin with someone else SAK!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on June 30, 2011, 10:20:28 AM
Oooops! Went to a concert last night (the black keys) with my spirit on my hip, tucked it under my belt buckle when I saw that they were patting people down, close call but they didn't even notice the empty sheath on my belt they were too concerned with pockets.  The ole butter knife is not exactly a weapon anyways but I didn't want it to end up in the confiscate bin with someone else SAK!

didn't notice the empty sheath? LOL

glad they didn't take it.
I'd rather leave than have them take my spirit!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on July 01, 2011, 03:24:16 AM
Oooops! Went to a concert last night (the black keys) with my spirit on my hip, tucked it under my belt buckle when I saw that they were patting people down, close call but they didn't even notice the empty sheath on my belt they were too concerned with pockets.  The ole butter knife is not exactly a weapon anyways but I didn't want it to end up in the confiscate bin with someone else SAK!

didn't notice the empty sheath? LOL

glad they didn't take it.
I'd rather leave than have them take my spirit!


Damn straight. :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: songa on July 08, 2011, 11:44:11 AM
can anyone tell me where i can find a Spirit X in black oxide (3.0224.3CCH) to buy in the USA????

I have been looking everywhere for one.  also, my research has given me the impression that it is substantially more expensive than the standard chrome version.  i hope this is not true...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jmora on July 08, 2011, 12:56:11 PM
can anyone tell me where i can find a Spirit X in black oxide (3.0224.3CCH) to buy in the USA????

I have been looking everywhere for one.  also, my research has given me the impression that it is substantially more expensive than the standard chrome version.  i hope this is not true...

from what I have seen they are a bit more expensive than the polished ones. there are a lot in europe, but they seem more expensive than in the US.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: songa on July 13, 2011, 10:07:41 AM
got a 3.0224.3CCH (spirit x in black) coming in the mail......
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on July 14, 2011, 04:26:44 AM
got a 3.0224.3CCH (spirit x in black) coming in the mail......


Congrats on finally scoring one! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: songa on July 15, 2011, 03:33:23 AM
thanks j-sews!  i actually did a search on google and found a bunch of sites from germany, poland, korea, etc. selling it on their online stores. 
i emailed Roman at www.pocket-tools.de (http://www.pocket-tools.de) and he hooked it up at discounted price and pretty cheap shipping to the USA.  cannot complain!

if u guys ever have reason to purchase something from germany, check pocket-tools.de.  roman is a trustworthy standup guy.

ill post some pics when it arrives!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Stirling3749 on July 15, 2011, 06:03:26 AM
Got my Spirit X nearly a year ago as a birthday gift.
Post # 200!  :)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd512/Stirling3749/DSCF0880.jpg?t=1310702463)
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd512/Stirling3749/269636_243806472314044_100000540793958_927754_1106859_n.jpg?t=1310702553)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on July 18, 2011, 10:16:51 AM
After being Spiritless for a few months I done a trade last night and My old BO Spirit S is back with me  :D :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: songa on July 18, 2011, 10:37:12 AM
random question but...anyone with an old style spirit x (with emblem on the plier head) wanna trade for a new style spirit x (no emblem on the plier head)?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on July 18, 2011, 07:00:58 PM
Pics  :D

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0327-1.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0325-1.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0323-1.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/ebbingtide/Photo0328-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on July 18, 2011, 07:15:23 PM
Pics  :D
8) 8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on July 18, 2011, 07:23:19 PM
Much as I do enjoy many of my other MT's, it's my Spirit X I just couldn't do with out. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on July 20, 2011, 11:26:34 AM
Much as I do enjoy many of my other MT's, it's my Spirit X I just couldn't do with out. :)

 :salute: :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Millhouse on July 20, 2011, 01:22:14 PM
I carry 2 MT's in work, but the Spirit X is the constant. It is either backed up with a Charge or Knifeless Fuse. Now that I have a LM Crunch, that may get some time with the Spirit as well.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: songa on July 23, 2011, 02:39:58 AM
3.0224.3CCH just came in!

pic of the family:  leatherman charge TTi w/bit kit, victorinox spirit x in chrome and black oxide (note the new style logo on the chrome version), leatherman squirt ps4 in black

(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1782/familyjt.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/28/familyjt.jpg/)

and a close up of the spirit x's

(http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3757/spiritsy.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/spiritsy.jpg/)


 :climber:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 28, 2011, 11:51:48 PM
Pretty soon I will become a member of this elite club, pretty soon ...  :wait:

 :dd:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: eidikos on August 01, 2011, 12:00:36 PM
i am waiting for mine too.
spirit x plus
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: woodentsick on August 01, 2011, 02:14:02 PM
Hey guys,

I've started looking at the SwissTool Spirit X after being disappointed with the LM Charge AL's fit and finish that I got from Amazon. I have two questions:

1) Is the weight 5.75 oz or 7.4 oz? I've seen both weights mentioned.
2) Is the main blade impossible to open while wearing gloves?

It looks like an awesome tool, but if I really can't open the blade without taking off gloves, that might be an issue.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on August 01, 2011, 02:40:49 PM
2) Is the man blade impossible to open while wearing gloves?

Yup, I'd rate it as impossible to open that way. Unless your gloves are fingerless or have a nail nick opening...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on August 01, 2011, 02:45:35 PM
2) Is the man blade impossible to open while wearing gloves?

Yup, I'd rate it as impossible to open that way. Unless your gloves are fingerless or have a nail nick opening...

I agree.

Unless you can find a Spirit like this one: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1167.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1167.0.html) ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: woodentsick on August 01, 2011, 03:08:11 PM
Oh great :/

I guess I'll have to wait till I find a brick and mortar store which has LM's at decent prices...
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on August 03, 2011, 12:18:10 AM
Wow and wow again I just finished reading the one handed spirit thread and wow... Bob u do nice work, a good idea and very well executed IMHO spirit is near perfect but without OHO it will always be just that... Near perfect
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on August 03, 2011, 03:20:17 AM
No the Spirit is "perfect"....  but a new model(s) with OH blades would be a different "perfect"...

I think Vic is about ready to give us a OH opening Spirit.  They should start with a Spirit 'S' configuration with the file and spear-point positions swapped and make the blade OH.  Then we'll  :drool: for the X configuration.

I tell you I feel it in the Force... Vic you cannot resist... release it.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on August 03, 2011, 04:51:49 PM
I would be all over an OH Spirit . For me it's the one thing I would change . Some texture on the scales would also be nice .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on August 03, 2011, 05:52:19 PM
No the Spirit is "perfect"....  but a new model(s) with OH blades would be a different "perfect"...

I think Vic is about ready to give us a OH opening Spirit.  They should start with a Spirit 'S' configuration with the file and spear-point positions swapped and make the blade OH.  Then we'll  :drool: for the X configuration.

I tell you I feel it in the Force... Vic you cannot resist... release it.

 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

OH Vic Spirit?!?! :o :o :o

Somebody stop me!!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on August 03, 2011, 09:41:38 PM
No the Spirit is "perfect"....  but a new model(s) with OH blades would be a different "perfect"...

I think Vic is about ready to give us a OH opening Spirit.  They should start with a Spirit 'S' configuration with the file and spear-point positions swapped and make the blade OH.  Then we'll  :drool: for the X configuration.

I tell you I feel it in the Force... Vic you cannot resist... release it.

 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

OH Vic Spirit?!?! :o :o :o

Somebody stop me!!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
Don't tell me you haven't seen Bobs mod..  :ahhh :ahhh

Spirit One-Hander  (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1167.msg409805.html#msg409805)  :multi: :multi: :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Freudian Frog on August 03, 2011, 11:35:25 PM
No the Spirit is "perfect"....  but a new model(s) with OH blades would be a different "perfect"...

I think Vic is about ready to give us a OH opening Spirit.  They should start with a Spirit 'S' configuration with the file and spear-point positions swapped and make the blade OH.  Then we'll  :drool: for the X configuration.

I tell you I feel it in the Force... Vic you cannot resist... release it.

 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

OH Vic Spirit?!?! :o :o :o

Somebody stop me!!!  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
Don't tell me you haven't seen Bobs mod..  :ahhh :ahhh

Spirit One-Hander  (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1167.msg409805.html#msg409805)  :multi: :multi: :multi:

Heh! Newbies.
The nerve! :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 04, 2011, 12:50:27 AM
I finaly own a Spirit  :ahhh.

One happy camper here, sitting in front of the computer screen  :D.

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/IMG_7368.jpg)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/IMG_7308.jpg)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/IMG_7394.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jmora on August 04, 2011, 11:43:17 AM
 :drool: those on the road ones look great
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on August 04, 2011, 10:26:40 PM
Nice pics top gear. And yes AHB we have seen Bob's amazing work but you try to convince him to go to production! :-)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on August 05, 2011, 12:03:36 AM
Nice pics top gear. ....

+1    :cheers:   I expect you just sold a few Spirit RTs for Vic.  Beautiful!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 05, 2011, 12:48:01 AM
Nice pics top gear. ....

+1    :cheers:   I expect you just sold a few Spirit RTs for Vic.  Beautiful!!

Absolutely! I've already got one, but the pics are that good I nearly bought another  :P
It's a great tool - I'm so glad I grabbed one while I could
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 05, 2011, 01:24:40 AM
Nice pics top gear. ....

+1    :cheers:   I expect you just sold a few Spirit RTs for Vic.  Beautiful!!

Absolutely! I've already got one, but the pics are that good I nearly bought another  :P
It's a great tool - I'm so glad I gabbed one while I could

Thanks guys  ;).

I love my new Spirit, only problem I'm having now is that I'm thinking about making it a shelf queen ...  ::)
Maybe I should get myself a "normal" Spirit to be my new workhorse (new problem, I don't know how to explain this to my wife  :think:).


Well, that's just one of life's little challenges I guess  :-\.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on August 06, 2011, 09:07:12 PM
Nice pics top gear. ....

+1    :cheers:   I expect you just sold a few Spirit RTs for Vic.  Beautiful!!

Absolutely! I've already got one, but the pics are that good I nearly bought another  :P
It's a great tool - I'm so glad I gabbed one while I could

Thanks guys  ;).

I love my new Spirit, only problem I'm having now is that I'm thinking about making it a shelf queen ...  ::)
Maybe I should get myself a "normal" Spirit to be my new workhorse (new problem, I don't know how to explain this to my wife  :think:).


Well, that's just one of life's little challenges I guess  :-\.
[HINT] Shhh, don't tell her.. [/HINT]  ;) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on August 06, 2011, 09:19:43 PM
Nice pics top gear. ....

+1    :cheers:   I expect you just sold a few Spirit RTs for Vic.  Beautiful!!

Absolutely! I've already got one, but the pics are that good I nearly bought another  :P
It's a great tool - I'm so glad I gabbed one while I could

Thanks guys  ;).

I love my new Spirit, only problem I'm having now is that I'm thinking about making it a shelf queen ...  ::)
Maybe I should get myself a "normal" Spirit to be my new workhorse (new problem, I don't know how to explain this to my wife  :think:).


Well, that's just one of life's little challenges I guess  :-\.
[HINT] Shhh, don't tell her.. [/HINT]  ;) :D

I can't hide it when I've bought a new tool, I'm one of those people who keeps his latest tool real close to him. When I'm watching something on TV, my latest multi is always right next to me, so I can pick it up every 30 minutes or so to have another look at it, even as I'm writing this, my new Spirit is laying right in front of me  ::).

When I think about it, I'm starting to wonder if this is normal behaviour  :think:.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AHB on August 06, 2011, 09:29:08 PM
Nice pics top gear. ....

+1    :cheers:   I expect you just sold a few Spirit RTs for Vic.  Beautiful!!

Absolutely! I've already got one, but the pics are that good I nearly bought another  :P
It's a great tool - I'm so glad I gabbed one while I could

Thanks guys  ;).

I love my new Spirit, only problem I'm having now is that I'm thinking about making it a shelf queen ...  ::)
Maybe I should get myself a "normal" Spirit to be my new workhorse (new problem, I don't know how to explain this to my wife  :think:).


Well, that's just one of life's little challenges I guess  :-\.
[HINT] Shhh, don't tell her.. [/HINT]  ;) :D

I can't hide it when I've bought a new tool, I'm one of those people who keeps his latest tool real close to him. When I'm watching something on TV, my latest multi is always right next to me, so I can pick it up every 30 minutes or so to have another look at it, even as I'm writing this, my new Spirit is laying right in front of me  ::).

When I think about it, I'm starting to wonder if this is normal behaviour  :think:.
It's just a matter of time before she stops asking questions.. ;)
 And keeping tools within reach just to fondle tem numerous times is perfectly normal behavior around here..  :cheers: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on August 07, 2011, 04:18:35 AM
Perfectly normal indeed!! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on August 07, 2011, 05:00:55 AM
Yep sounds vaguely familiar to me TG24   :D :D :D :tu: :tu: :tu:



Well, that's just one of life's little challenges I guess  :-\.



That is my biggest challenge in Life  ::) ::) :D :D :D :D :D , could be far worse I guess after all it is our job to make our misses crazy  :P :D :D :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on August 07, 2011, 02:42:05 PM
Nice pics top gear. ....

+1    :cheers:   I expect you just sold a few Spirit RTs for Vic.  Beautiful!!

Absolutely! I've already got one, but the pics are that good I nearly bought another  :P
It's a great tool - I'm so glad I gabbed one while I could

Thanks guys  ;).

I love my new Spirit, only problem I'm having now is that I'm thinking about making it a shelf queen ...  ::)
Maybe I should get myself a "normal" Spirit to be my new workhorse (new problem, I don't know how to explain this to my wife  :think:).


Well, that's just one of life's little challenges I guess  :-\.
[HINT] Shhh, don't tell her.. [/HINT]  ;) :D

I can't hide it when I've bought a new tool, I'm one of those people who keeps his latest tool real close to him. When I'm watching something on TV, my latest multi is always right next to me, so I can pick it up every 30 minutes or so to have another look at it, even as I'm writing this, my new Spirit is laying right in front of me  ::).

When I think about it, I'm starting to wonder if this is normal behaviour  :think:.
I'm guessing this sounds perfectly normal to most of us.  I'm just not sure we're necessarily the most objective judges on the matter. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Chako on August 07, 2011, 05:29:26 PM
But of course we are...

All the rest are weird IMHO.

 :D
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on August 07, 2011, 07:28:00 PM
I dunno what to do I have two multis secret from wifey now... We can afford them but she already thinks I have some form of sharp shiny OCD
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: songa on August 07, 2011, 07:40:21 PM
Nice pics top gear. ....

+1    :cheers:   I expect you just sold a few Spirit RTs for Vic.  Beautiful!!

Absolutely! I've already got one, but the pics are that good I nearly bought another  :P
It's a great tool - I'm so glad I gabbed one while I could

Thanks guys  ;).

I love my new Spirit, only problem I'm having now is that I'm thinking about making it a shelf queen ...  ::)
Maybe I should get myself a "normal" Spirit to be my new workhorse (new problem, I don't know how to explain this to my wife  :think:).


Well, that's just one of life's little challenges I guess  :-\.
[HINT] Shhh, don't tell her.. [/HINT]  ;) :D

I can't hide it when I've bought a new tool, I'm one of those people who keeps his latest tool real close to him. When I'm watching something on TV, my latest multi is always right next to me, so I can pick it up every 30 minutes or so to have another look at it, even as I'm writing this, my new Spirit is laying right in front of me  ::).

When I think about it, I'm starting to wonder if this is normal behaviour  :think:.
I'm guessing this sounds perfectly normal to most of us.  I'm just not sure we're necessarily the most objective judges on the matter. :D



hahahah i can relate to this! this place is full of enablers.  i love it!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on August 07, 2011, 11:28:58 PM
I dunno what to do I have two multis secret from wifey now... We can afford them but she already thinks I have some form of sharp shiny OCD

Oh, dangerous territory my friend. :o  You could always go for the "look what I won in a MT giveaway" or "these old things?  I've had them for years, don't you remember?" perhaps even "they were such a bargain that I couldn't let them go" or, if all else fails and you've no other choice you could always "tell her the truth".  :ahhh :D

Enquiring just how many pairs of shoes/handbags (purses)/ pairs of earrings etc she has can put them on the back foot, but also has the potential to backfire badly if you manage to make her feel defensive. ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: KiwiMark on August 08, 2011, 01:47:09 AM
she already thinks I have some form of sharp shiny OCD

Your wife is crazy, how could she think such a thing!  :think:
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on August 08, 2011, 05:56:50 AM
Okay I did tell her about the new skele cx and I have to give credit she's pretty cool. She was disappointed she missed my excitement when I bought it but then she also said no multi for Xmas this year!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smitty44 on August 08, 2011, 06:02:27 AM
You did the right thing Beerplumber,and that cx is one sweet EDC,love mine. :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: django.cj on August 08, 2011, 03:10:54 PM
Hehe after a while all your multis will look the same to her, so she we won't notice the new shininess  :sak:

I had left my Spirit down at our paintball bunkhouse a few months ago, I've been lost without it.  Thankfully I'll be there this weekend and shall be reunited! 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: django.cj on August 13, 2011, 01:09:35 AM
My spirit is back by my side!  :cheers:

It seems soo tiny lol.  I've been EDCing my Core and ST300 for the past few months.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on August 13, 2011, 10:21:18 AM
My spirit is back by my side!  :cheers:

It seems soo tiny lol.  I've been EDCing my Core and ST300 for the past few months.

congrats!  :drink:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 1jump2many on September 23, 2011, 05:39:07 AM
I'm sure this has been brought up before in the thread, sorry I didn't have the time to find out for sure, but I think the Spirit X is the best all around MT for me.  It is my EDC although I don't wear it on my waist.  I'm sure there are many fans or the metal file, but for me if Victorinox could add the belt cutter blade that is on the SwissTool RS to the Spirit X model in place of the metal file that would be the perfect MT.  Call it the SwissTool Spirit 1J2M  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on September 23, 2011, 07:04:51 AM
I don't know how I never joined up but count me in.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on September 23, 2011, 07:12:37 AM
I don't know how I never joined up but count me in.  :tu:

Pics  :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on September 23, 2011, 07:27:37 AM
I don't know how I never joined up but count me in.  :tu:

Pics  :pok: :pok:

I don't think I ever took any and it is stored away deep in the safe right now. Let me check photobucket though. SAWMAN sold it to me so he can confirm.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on September 23, 2011, 07:31:50 AM
I guess I did take pictures.  :D

(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC01955.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC01956.jpg)
(http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad112/ChadV_2010/DSC01954.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on September 23, 2011, 07:34:03 AM
I don't know how I never joined up but count me in.  :tu:

Pics  :pok: :pok:

I don't think I ever took any and it is stored away deep in the safe right now. Let me check photobucket though. SAWMAN sold it to me so he can confirm.  :D

No confirmation needed... It's not that we don't trust you!! Though it's never enough of Spirit pics...  :D :D :pok: :pok: :pok: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Pignut71 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.
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on September 24, 2011, 01:07:25 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… :think:  8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on September 24, 2011, 05:34:31 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… :think:  8)
I want a surge, I just can't get around to buying it.  I do have a BO ST300 coming though!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jojotlc on September 26, 2011, 01:41:56 PM
uh ... :o
this thread is wicked..i think i've been bugged with ST Spirit >:D
whatever been acquired will be at least a 4wk wait... minimum ::)

i'll be back!....like in 8wks time! with a shiny item.. 8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 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 this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnuQ-APpxc8#ws)... but it's funny.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9743.0;attach=28942;image)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on October 12, 2011, 12:52:45 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 this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnuQ-APpxc8#ws)... but it's funny.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9743.0;attach=28942;image)


All I know about that Spirit-X is it is  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on October 12, 2011, 02:05:46 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. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thesuper on October 12, 2011, 03:03:33 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. :tu:
I bow to your wisedom sir  :salute: Thanks Gareth :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 1jump2many 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?   :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 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 8)
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on November 07, 2011, 04:54:24 PM
It appears I've just bought a BO Spirit S :)
And I think it has that brown leather Dutch Army sheath 8)
nice score! The BO's are sooo nice! :drool: pics!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAKplumber 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 :salute:

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 (http://www.countycomm.com/titaniumwidgy.html)

The best tweezers in the world (General Norman Schwarzkopf approved): http://www.countycomm.com/tweezer.html (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/ (http://www.itstactical.com/skillcom/lock-picking/serepick-bogota-entry-toolset-review/)

Pics to follow.   

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAKplumber on November 13, 2011, 01:44:28 AM
Here's a couple more...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on November 13, 2011, 01:48:02 AM
welcome to the Club SAKplumber. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: badwolf on November 13, 2011, 02:15:18 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 :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jmora on November 13, 2011, 09:22:27 PM
...hmm, not sure I understand the analogy. What would the apps for an MT be?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: badwolf on November 13, 2011, 10:09:10 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 :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on November 14, 2011, 02:22:18 AM
...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,
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAKplumber on November 14, 2011, 04:11:33 AM
welcome to the Club SAKplumber. :tu:

Thnaks Gareth!  It feels good to read that so many feel the same way I do about my Vic MT!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on November 19, 2011, 05:44:29 PM
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... :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAKplumber on December 07, 2011, 03:08:59 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... :D


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.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Singh on December 07, 2011, 12:33:42 PM
How about a Spirit model like the X model except replace the metal file with the belt cutter from the SwissTool?   :ahhh

+1
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SwissToolLover on December 16, 2011, 04:38:43 PM
Hi,mates.The new one from China.
Here are my Spirits!
Spirit Plus with wrench and bits kit
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20Plus%20with%20Wrench/01.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20Plus%20with%20Wrench/02.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20Plus%20with%20Wrench/03.jpg)
Spirit S
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20S/01.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20S/02.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20S/03.jpg)
Spirit X RT
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20X%20RT/01.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20X%20RT/02.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20X%20RT/03.jpg)
(http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h442/SwissToolLover/Spirit%20X%20RT/01-1.jpg)
So glad to be the member of the club!
The photos are shot by myself,enjoy!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on December 16, 2011, 07:04:17 PM
Hello SwissToolLover, welcome to the club and the forum. :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 5hif7y on December 16, 2011, 08:22:53 PM
hay SwissToolLover, you have a great collection there, and some great pictures too. nice one. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SwissToolLover on December 17, 2011, 02:10:27 PM
Thanks, my friend!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jojotlc on December 19, 2011, 04:35:57 PM
STLover..nice STSpirit collection did you got all of them at once?  ..8-)

and welcome to MTo.
jo
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: badwolf on December 19, 2011, 06:25:52 PM
Hello and welcome :cheers: excellent pics, nice selection :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SwissToolLover on December 20, 2011, 07:32:32 AM
I got them all in half a month.
Thank you both! :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mashguy4077 on December 30, 2011, 03:38:59 AM
I just got a new swisstool spirit X in trade a little over a week ago, and I have to say I love it :D

My other multitool is a the regular swisstool.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on December 30, 2011, 04:09:39 AM
I just got a new swisstool spirit X in trade a little over a week ago, and I have to say I love it :D

My other multitool is a the regular swisstool.


The Spirit X is awesome.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on December 30, 2011, 09:47:37 AM
I just got a new swisstool spirit X in trade a little over a week ago, and I have to say I love it :D

My other multitool is a the regular swisstool.


The Spirit X is awesome.  :tu:

 :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on December 31, 2011, 02:04:26 AM
my Spirit X is still, without a doubt, my "go-to" MT.  It's become the standard by which I judge most other MT's. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on January 03, 2012, 02:54:23 AM
my Spirit X is still, without a doubt, my "go-to" MT.  It's become the standard by which I judge most other MT's. :)
+1
victorinox is amazing.
 :salute: :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TangoDown on January 06, 2012, 08:38:42 PM
Hmmm... I'm not sure where my pics fro my earlier post went to. Maybe my photobucket account expired.  ???

Anyways, still sporting my spirit and it is still my fav.

Replacement pics:  :D
 
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kZAdWw_BaPo/S0gZtldRYAI/AAAAAAAANGE/P88u7q-0YCc/s800/IMG_4370.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JD_AC2lbR2E/S0gZugwpqSI/AAAAAAAANGM/dR67_zfbdmY/s800/IMG_4371.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t7X-ntHId_4/S0gZvi6EeOI/AAAAAAAANGU/WjZ5nJIzlRo/s800/IMG_4378.JPG)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: dks on January 06, 2012, 08:48:17 PM
I should be joining the club once mine arrives....
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on January 06, 2012, 09:15:21 PM
I'm still a fan of the standard version. Scissors and butter knife lets me back it up with any OHO folder. My Kershaw leek usually!


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 09, 2012, 11:57:57 AM
It appears I've just bought a BO Spirit S :)

It's been 2 months and it still hasn't arrived. So I guess I'm still not a member of this elite owners club :cry:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jojotlc on January 09, 2012, 12:06:51 PM
+1... need to have preview pics.. ::) still a US owned bO spirit S..the 'small one'.. :D 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on January 09, 2012, 07:12:02 PM
It appears I've just bought a BO Spirit S :)

It's been 2 months and it still hasn't arrived. So I guess I'm still not a member of this elite owners club :cry:
damn, that's a shame mate. :(  Any luck the the seller?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: dks on January 09, 2012, 08:00:49 PM
It appears I've just bought a BO Spirit S :)

It's been 2 months and it still hasn't arrived. So I guess I'm still not a member of this elite owners club :cry:
damn, that's a shame mate. :(  Any luck the the seller?

If it coming from the UK then it may take a while.... (my experience this year)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 09, 2012, 08:21:57 PM
Nope, from NL so it should have taken only one day :)
I already got my money back (minus the shipping cost, no idea why) :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on January 09, 2012, 08:36:40 PM
Nope, from NL so it should have taken only one day :)
I already got my money back (minus the shipping cost, no idea why) :)

no shipping refund?
it wasn't your fault. 
maybe you should send him an email about that.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 14, 2012, 04:18:11 PM
SBB-CFF-FFS - Swiss Federal Railways version.  I'm not sure if I had seen this one before or not.

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=2154)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on January 14, 2012, 06:05:07 PM
Very nice .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 19, 2012, 11:44:58 AM
That SBB CFF FFS Spirit is super nice!

I ordered another BO Spirit with Royal Dutch Army sheath. It should arrive soon :drool:
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on January 19, 2012, 04:39:44 PM
That SBB CFF FFS Spirit is super nice!

I ordered another BO Spirit with Royal Dutch Army sheath. It should arrive soon :drool:
I'm thinkin I need a BO as well although the road tour is super nice. Which version did you order Reinier?


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 19, 2012, 05:20:55 PM
I believe all militay issued Spirits (for the Dutch army) are BO Spirit S models.

So, it's a BO Spirit S 8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on January 19, 2012, 11:11:24 PM
I have a BO spirit S, but not in the Dutch army.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 20, 2012, 12:13:56 AM
I believe all militay issued Spirits (for the Dutch army) are BO Spirit S models.

So, it's a BO Spirit S 8)
Hmmm.... that would be interesting. Most military versions are with the Cap-Crimper Spirit-X-CC-BO.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 20, 2012, 05:30:37 PM
I believe all militay issued Spirits (for the Dutch army) are BO Spirit S models.

So, it's a BO Spirit S 8)
Hmmm.... that would be interesting. Most military versions are with the Cap-Crimper Spirit-X-CC-BO.

I thought so too. But I can't see the cap-crimper pliers head on this pic:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/spirit-bo.jpg)

It should arrive tomorrow so then I will know more :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 21, 2012, 03:18:13 PM
It has arrived :)
I love it. I like how the Spirit really is a lot smaller and lighter than my regular SwissTool. The black oxide coating rubs off very easily though. Is that normal? It already has a couple of lighter colored spots where I wiped off some dried oil.

The Dutch Army brown leather sheath is awesome.

I bought it to trade or sell later on. Anyone interested? :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on January 21, 2012, 04:53:56 PM
It has arrived :)
I love it. I like how the Spirit really is a lot smaller and lighter than my regular SwissTool. The black oxide coating rubs off very easily though. Is that normal? It already has a couple of lighter colored spots where I wiped off some dried oil.

The Dutch Army brown leather sheath is awesome.

I bought it to trade or sell later on. Anyone interested? :D

the BO did come off kind of easy on mine.
so I put some non abrasive car wax on it and the BO was much better and gave the tool a better feel IMO.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on January 21, 2012, 04:57:32 PM
I believe that's pretty much par for the course with all BO.
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on January 21, 2012, 05:16:20 PM
It has arrived :)
I love it. I like how the Spirit really is a lot smaller and lighter than my regular SwissTool. The black oxide coating rubs off very easily though. Is that normal? It already has a couple of lighter colored spots where I wiped off some dried oil.

The Dutch Army brown leather sheath is awesome.

I bought it to trade or sell later on. Anyone interested? :D
VERY INTERESTED! PM inbound!


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 21, 2012, 06:21:39 PM
It has arrived :)
I love it. I like how the Spirit really is a lot smaller and lighter than my regular SwissTool. The black oxide coating rubs off very easily though. Is that normal? It already has a couple of lighter colored spots where I wiped off some dried oil.

The Dutch Army brown leather sheath is awesome.

I bought it to trade or sell later on. Anyone interested? :D

Great!  is it a Spirit-S configuration?  Any special Dutch Military markings?

Yes the BO does initially rub off... just wipe it all down, it goes a little more grey, but after that my experience is it does not come off any more after that unless unless scratched.  I like the look of it, but initially it will turn your hands black until the extra is taken off.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 24, 2012, 10:36:58 PM
Thanks for the info Frances :tu:
I didn't wipe it down since I want to keep it as new as possible :)

It is a 'regular' BO Spirit S (non-CC pliers). No special markings (except on the sheath of course).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: dks on January 30, 2012, 06:44:42 PM
in!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on January 30, 2012, 07:50:13 PM
Nice. :tu:  Is that your first?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: dks on January 30, 2012, 08:21:20 PM
Yes, spirit virgin....  :angel:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on January 31, 2012, 04:40:09 AM
Yes, spirit virgin....  :angel:

You mean former Spirit Virgin! :tu:


(as a Spirit Whore myself, I know these things you see) ;) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: dks on January 31, 2012, 07:45:40 AM
Oh, yes. Now I am damaged goods..  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kmanct3 on February 01, 2012, 12:31:13 AM
I cant beleive i never posted a pic of my Spirit.....(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb437/kmanct3/9e8dd30e.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J-sews on February 01, 2012, 02:44:46 AM
I can't believe you never did either!! :o :D


Sooooo, why two pouches, but only one Spirit? :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kmanct3 on February 01, 2012, 05:17:05 AM
It came with the leather pouch,I wanted the nylon so i could fit all the extras into one.You never know a swiss tool could be in the future and will need a pouch!
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on February 01, 2012, 05:04:03 PM
Nice pics! I have both sheathes as well. Came with nylon so I ordered a leather hoping it would have a snap closure. No dice for me they both have Velcro. Some one offered to mod my leather unit for a snap closure but I never got around to sending it off. I should get on it I'm over Velcro.


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on February 01, 2012, 09:18:49 PM
Yes , velcro ( small surface area ) sucks for retention ! A tight or molded flap with a snap is much superior !

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kmanct3 on February 01, 2012, 10:25:06 PM
Yes, snaps would have been better!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on February 07, 2012, 12:04:47 AM
Just picked up my third spirit on Saturday...

What is wrong with me!!  :ahhh :ahhh :D

Well, now I have one Spirit/plus kit for each car and a regular one for around the house  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: dks on February 07, 2012, 08:21:48 AM
Just picked up my third spirit on Saturday...
Well, now I have one Spirit/plus kit for each car and a regular one for around the house  :multi:

Thats the spirit!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jojotlc on February 09, 2012, 03:06:18 PM
 :D joining in, Spirit Std BO bought used, and NIB Spirit X BO  >:D. ...I tot the X will not make the shipping over busy Xmas period  :o
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kinskibrain on February 24, 2012, 01:10:30 PM
I bought a Spirit X for my girlfriend 6 months ago. Ever since I have been envious. She loves it and I love it too, so I ordered one yesterday. Watch this space for member application photograph. :D

I got tired of the bulkiness and military stealth look of my Charge AL and sold it. I love the compactness of the Spirit. I love the classic look. I love how ergonomic it is in the hand, both open and closed, - nothing that pokes out and hurts you like on certain other MT's. I love the bottle opener/prying bar, it's a beautiful implement! I'll go on as soon as I get my own.

Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on March 07, 2012, 02:05:46 AM
Woooot!!! Thank you so much Reinier! :mail: :ahhh I got the news that a package was at the shop for me this afternoon and I was so excited I left my ST300 sitting on a bar then lost my sharpie! The sheath is wicked nice and the BO finish is amazing. Not just the perfect NIB condition but the ridiculous quality Vic produces makes me weak in the knees! Dutch army edition yeah!


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: enki_ck on March 07, 2012, 02:55:48 AM
Woooot!!! Thank you so much Reinier! :mail: :ahhh I got the news that a package was at the shop for me this afternoon and I was so excited I left my ST300 sitting on a bar then lost my sharpie! The sheath is wicked nice and the BO finish is amazing. Not just the perfect NIB condition but the ridiculous quality Vic produces makes me weak in the knees! Dutch army edition yeah!


Stay multi my friends

:drool:

Nice :tu:

As of today I'm in this one too.

(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr294/nickpong/P3060037.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Donald on March 07, 2012, 04:36:25 AM
Mix and Match!  :multi:

(http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/Donald-w/IMG_6107VictorinoxLeathermanCraftsmantoolscr800-84.jpg)

I picked up the Spirit when I could get it for $49 from Amazon. An amazing deal for such a fine tool. I got it with the possible idea of stashing it in one of our cars, but it has not left my belt. Now admittedly I actually already had one,  :D but it is the new one in the picture. I had used the other one some and the more I use it the more I like it. I like the diamond file on the Leatherman Charge Ti, but on the other hand the Spirit has an awl and a slot to take a corkscrew. What I really need is to get a plus case for the Spirit. The picture in large part was to show the adaptability of the Vic mini-screwdriver, especially the new one with the hex shaped handle (as I previously saw illustrated around here). I would eventually like to get a Vic extension bar if that is what it is called. I usually have to look to see the actually name they use. I have never placed an order where I could combine it, and it does not qualify for free Prime shipping. The one I see at Amazon is actually from Optics Planet, but I either never found it or they did not have it when I placed an order with them. They do offer free shipping with a minimum purchase of just under $30 as I recall. A good inexpensive source for the Wenger SI when Tim does not have them in stock.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on March 07, 2012, 05:00:34 AM
Sweet deal , great tool ! Your bases are well covered .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on March 07, 2012, 05:01:11 AM
Sweet deal , great tool ! Your bases are well covered .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 07, 2012, 08:38:08 AM
Lots of new activity in the Spirit owners club   :D and some great pics .
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 07, 2012, 01:22:18 PM
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/victorinox-bo-spirit-s-dutch-army-3.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on March 07, 2012, 04:01:24 PM
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/victorinox-bo-spirit-s-dutch-army-3.jpg)

8)


Ahhhh BO  :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi:

If they only make X in BO...  :multi: :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on March 08, 2012, 05:47:56 PM
:pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 08, 2012, 06:04:10 PM
But that one has a broken plier head, there's a hole in it :P

The regular X is not available in BO?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nikos on March 08, 2012, 06:11:21 PM
Unfortunately no... Before this cap crimper model came out, only the S was available in BO.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 08, 2012, 07:44:55 PM
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/victorinox-bo-spirit-s-dutch-army-3.jpg)

8)

That is very cool . Is that Dutch Army issue and if yes does the tool have any markings on it or is it a standard BO "S" model ?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 08, 2012, 08:50:44 PM
Yes it's a Dutch army issue but the tool has no special markings. The sheath is pretty cool though (ask Beerplumber :D ).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edcgear on March 08, 2012, 09:39:16 PM
:pok:

Oh right... You shouldn't doo that!!  :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok:  :D :D :D :D

Damn!!!

I WANT THAT!!! BAD!!!  :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: enki_ck on March 08, 2012, 09:49:27 PM
:pok:

Oh right... You shouldn't doo that!!  :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :D :D :D :D

Damn!!!

I WANT THAT!!! BAD!!!  :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:


 >:D


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VICTORINOX-Nylon-Holster-408224-f-SwissTool-Spirit-NEU-/270621298038?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item3f02494d76 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VICTORINOX-Nylon-Holster-408224-f-SwissTool-Spirit-NEU-/270621298038?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Outdoor_Campingmesser_werkzeug&hash=item3f02494d76)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: colinoutdoors on March 19, 2012, 05:44:07 PM
Thanks to a recent trade with Ray 'rayraychil' I can now say I am a Spirit Owner again ;).  I had one in the past which I never used but I convinced myself to try again.  ;).  Not sure why I didn't use my previous one.  I did get it brand new for a great price but ended trading it after a couple of years of nothing more than fondling with it.  This standard Spirit arrived this afternoon :mail:.  Since confirming the trade on Friday I have been reading the Spirit Owners thread again and thoroughly enjoying it.  :tu:.   

(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af60/colinoutdoors/Spirit001.jpg)
(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af60/colinoutdoors/Spirit002.jpg)
(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af60/colinoutdoors/Spirit003.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: radiotecha1234 on March 20, 2012, 02:01:44 AM
I just got one but noticed there is no symbol on the plier head. What does that mean?

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sazabi on March 20, 2012, 02:16:36 AM
I just got one but noticed there is no symbol on the plier head. What does that mean?

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Yours was made on or after mid-2010, IIRC.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 20, 2012, 05:58:41 AM
My latest Spirit has the unmarked plier head but has the older style handles with the logo inline with "Victorinox"
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 20, 2012, 12:50:26 PM
Dunc, yours is a transition model:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spirit-plier-heads.png)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: evanPGH on March 20, 2012, 01:06:54 PM
Does anyone know where I can get a Swiss Army issued BO Spirit at a reasonable price?

Every time I see one my mouth starts to water.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: turnsouth on March 20, 2012, 01:35:05 PM
Does anyone know where I can get a Swiss Army issued BO Spirit at a reasonable price?

Every time I see one my mouth starts to water.

Reinier has a couple:

Victorinox BO SwissTool Spirit S with Dutch Army sheath, new (1/2) (http://www.edcsource.com/auction_details.php?auction_search=1&auction_id=111699&option=basic_search&src_auction_id=&keywords_search=&buyout_price=&reserve_price=&quantity=&enable_swap=&list_in=&results_view=&country=&zip_code=&username=&basic_search=swisstool)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 20, 2012, 01:46:18 PM
Thanks for the free publicity, turnsouth :)
Mine are Dutch army issued Spirits though, probably not the ones evanPGH wants (Swiss Army issued with cap-crimper plier head).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: turnsouth on March 20, 2012, 01:48:39 PM
Thanks for the free publicity, turnsouth :)
Mine are Dutch army issued Spirits though, probably not the ones evanPGH wants (Swiss Army issued with cap-crimper plier head).

Oh, did not realize... :-[
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: evanPGH on March 20, 2012, 01:49:52 PM
Thanks for the free publicity, turnsouth :)
Mine are Dutch army issued Spirits though, probably not the ones evanPGH wants (Swiss Army issued with cap-crimper plier head).

I do like the Dutch Army version, my only concern is not being able to re-sharpen the butter blade once it goes dull.

And damn the exchange rate is killing us over here  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: turnsouth on March 20, 2012, 01:57:12 PM
Thanks for the free publicity, turnsouth :)
Mine are Dutch army issued Spirits though, probably not the ones evanPGH wants (Swiss Army issued with cap-crimper plier head).

I do like the Dutch Army version, my only concern is not being able to re-sharpen the butter blade once it goes dull.

And damn the exchange rate is killing us over here  :ahhh

Actually Vic serrated edges sharpen easier than most. You just have to lightly draw the blade serrations against the corner of a stone (at 30 degrees) until you feel a slight burr on the flat side of the blade. Then just use the flat of the stone to remove the burr. Works like magic. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 20, 2012, 02:20:31 PM
Thanks for the free publicity, turnsouth :)
Mine are Dutch army issued Spirits though, probably not the ones evanPGH wants (Swiss Army issued with cap-crimper plier head).

I do like the Dutch Army version, my only concern is not being able to re-sharpen the butter blade once it goes dull.

And damn the exchange rate is killing us over here  :ahhh

I know :(

Here in NL, a BO Spirit S retails for about € 110 so mine are actually very cheap :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 20, 2012, 07:54:05 PM
Dunc, yours is a transition model:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spirit-plier-heads.png)

Thanks Reinier , good photo  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: turnsouth on March 20, 2012, 08:50:09 PM
Thanks for the free publicity, turnsouth :)
Mine are Dutch army issued Spirits though, probably not the ones evanPGH wants (Swiss Army issued with cap-crimper plier head).

I do like the Dutch Army version, my only concern is not being able to re-sharpen the butter blade once it goes dull.

And damn the exchange rate is killing us over here  :ahhh

Actually Vic serrated edges sharpen easier than most. You just have to lightly draw the blade serrations against the corner of a stone (at 30 degrees) until you feel a slight burr on the flat side of the blade. Then just use the flat of the stone to remove the burr. Works like magic. :tu:

Oops, said 30 degrees, meant 15 degrees :-[
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 20, 2012, 09:15:19 PM
Dunc, yours is a transition model:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spirit-plier-heads.png)

Thanks Reinier , good photo  :tu:

:tu:
Not my photo by the way, it's from a PDF I found on the Victorinox website :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: colinoutdoors on March 21, 2012, 10:16:51 AM
I understand there is a controversy with the Spirit scissors, given they don't open very wide making them extremely hard if not impossible to sharpen.  On the plus side the spring is exceptionally strong and I think it is a well thought out design.  On MT scissors in the past I have found the spring to bend over the scissors which can permanently damage the spring. This has happened on a Gerber Diesel and Leatherman Wave. Looking at the Spirit's scissors Victorinox seems to have come up with a winning solution on that front. 

(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af60/colinoutdoors/Spirit004.jpg)
(http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af60/colinoutdoors/Spirit005.jpg)
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Beerplumber on March 21, 2012, 11:13:22 PM
Well aren't I a dope of a member! Get a Dutch army edition BO spirit, post one measly pic of it sitting on a work bench and then bail! I need to redeem myself! Correct me if I'm wrong but this IS the Spirit X sans crimpers no? The BO finish is perfection. It almost seems polished its so flawless!


Stay multi my friends
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: enki_ck on March 21, 2012, 11:30:59 PM
Nope, S, spirit x has scissors.

Great looking tool you have there :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: evanPGH on March 21, 2012, 11:32:03 PM
Well aren't I a dope of a member! Get a Dutch army edition BO spirit, post one measly pic of it sitting on a work bench and then bail! I need to redeem myself! Correct me if I'm wrong but this IS the Spirit X sans crimpers no? The BO finish is perfection. It almost seems polished its so flawless!


Stay multi my friends

It's a Spirit S, not X.

Nice pick, I'm on the verge of pulling the trigger on one from Reinier myself.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 21, 2012, 11:38:24 PM
:tu: :tu:

Nice one Beerplumber!

And evanPGH... :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: evanPGH on March 21, 2012, 11:44:05 PM
:tu: :tu:

Nice one Beerplumber!

And evanPGH... :pok:

haha I know!

I want one so bad, I just need to find the $$ for it.  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on March 22, 2012, 09:14:40 PM
Dunc, yours is a transition model:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spirit-plier-heads.png)

Thanks Reinier , good photo  :tu:

:tu:
Not my photo by the way, it's from a PDF I found on the Victorinox website :)

Have you got a link to the pdf on vics site please . I've tried looking for it but can't find it .
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Frankctz on March 23, 2012, 05:10:35 PM
I have the Spirit X and is great, and seeing this post also will be good to get the Dutch BO Spirit, someone know where I could get this one...
Thanks
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 23, 2012, 05:31:38 PM
The link in my signature leads to 2 of them ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: badwolf on March 23, 2012, 05:32:14 PM
I have the Spirit X and is great, and seeing this post also will be good to get the Dutch BO Spirit, someone know where I could get this one...
Thanks
Two Dutch S models on EDCSource here (http://www.edcsource.com/Victorinox-BO-SwissTool-Spirit-S-with-Dutch-Army-sheath-new-12,name,111699,auction_id,auction_details) and here (http://www.edcsource.com/Victorinox-BO-SwissTool-Spirit-S-with-Dutch-Army-sheath-new-22,name,111700,auction_id,auction_details) he's an mto member :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: badwolf on March 23, 2012, 05:33:55 PM
The link in my signature leads to 2 of them ;)
Hello Reinier, was just adding them :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 23, 2012, 05:36:06 PM
Thanks mate :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 23, 2012, 06:30:42 PM
I only have one left... :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kreisler on May 08, 2012, 10:04:09 PM
Question: Is there any weight difference between the standard Spirit nylon pouch vs. the standard Spirit leather pouch?

And how does the Nylon feel? (thin, cheap, or thick, durable)

I would think that the nylon can tear if someone (my niece? :D) throws the nylon pouch down the road with the Spirit in it. Leather would be more durable and protective, i guess. So the advantage of the nylon would be its lower weight.

Anyone with exact weight measurements of the two pouches?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Waterlander on May 22, 2012, 08:57:01 PM
Ok, that LM badge gotta go...
But the pouch is Bulletproof like the Multitool!

Fits a Handy little Executive,
Swisstool Spirit,
Sharpening stone DC4,
and a Carpenters pencil.

Frank  :tu: proud to be an owner
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on May 22, 2012, 09:14:27 PM
That's a nice idea Frank, I'll need to give that a go.  Welcome to the forum. :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 22, 2012, 09:16:57 PM
Maybe a stupid question (and maybe it's been asked before), but does anybody know why there's this "gold" look on the side of the pliers on some Spirits (see the one on the left in the pic below).  And how come the "new" Spirits don't seem to have this anymore ? And can this be used to determine the production date from your Spirit ?

And are there any changes made to the Spirit over the years, not in the tool loadout, but real changes, like the plierhead on the Swisstool for example ?

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/spirit-plier-heads.png)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: radiotecha1234 on May 23, 2012, 03:07:12 AM
Ok, that LM badge gotta go...
But the pouch is Bulletproof like the Multitool!

Fits a Handy little Executive,
Swisstool Spirit,
Sharpening stone DC4,
and a Carpenters pencil.

Frank  :tu: proud to be an owner

Ok, that's blasphemy! Leave the Leatherman logo on it for when you go back to edcing the one that belongs in that case. Those cases are handy I will agree. And my Spirit is getting more use everyday. But, it will be hard to get the Wave I have off my belt. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Waterlander on May 23, 2012, 06:51:11 PM
That's a nice idea Frank, I'll need to give that a go.  Welcome to the forum. :cheers:

Thanks mate.

The stainless Executive (Director) fits even better! Perfect pair with the Spirit IMHO  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jwh on May 29, 2012, 04:22:32 AM
Sign me up for the SwissTool Spirit X Club. Do I get an Orphan Annie Secret Decoder Ring? I like the X so much I ordered the original SwissTool which hopefully will be here tomorrow.

jwh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Metropolicity on May 29, 2012, 05:16:47 AM
ooo me me!

BO Spirit with ClipDraw pocket clip

(http://www.ericaustudios.com/for_blogs/SAK%20Pr0n/DSC_0148.JPG)

(http://www.ericaustudios.com/for_blogs/SAK%20Pr0n/DSC_0152.JPG)

(http://www.ericaustudios.com/for_blogs/SAK%20Pr0n/DSC_0154.JPG)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Lynn LeFey on July 06, 2012, 02:44:25 AM
Just got my Spirit X today. I am impressed. It holds up favorably in comparison to the Leatherman Wave.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on July 06, 2012, 08:24:34 AM
Just got my Spirit X today. I am impressed. It holds up favorably in comparison to the Leatherman Wave.


That's exactly what happen with me. The Wave was my go to tool until I got a Spirit X.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Pignut71 on July 09, 2012, 05:44:40 PM
I would love a ClipDraw for my Spirit but until I can get one sorted here is my crude way of enabling pocket carry. It's just a simple paracord loop thought the jaws of the plier and then the knot goes under my belt to keep it verticle. Obviously the loop is really simple to remove when using the tool - its far from ideal if you use the tool a lot but works well for me!

(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Jdo330/Multi-tools/7a35b0ec.jpg)

Atb, Jon.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on July 09, 2012, 07:52:27 PM
That's a neat idea Jon. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Waterlander on July 09, 2012, 08:06:44 PM
Often simple is best, I use something like that. If it's stupid but works, it isn't stupid.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tango44 on July 10, 2012, 11:48:40 PM
Sorry about my ignorance, but I want the Spirit with black oxide finish, scissors on one side and the normal point blade on the other, which model is it?

I look everywhere and the black models that I could find comes with 2 blades or the square no point blade. No scissors????

Thank you.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Tabasco on July 11, 2012, 12:13:55 AM
Sorry about my ignorance, but I want the Spirit with black oxide finish, scissors on one side and the normal point blade on the other, which model is it?

I look everywhere and the black models that I could find comes with 2 blades or the square no point blade. No scissors????

Thank you.

I think you are looking for Vic # 3.0224.3CCH . Has the crimper in the pliers.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Tabasco on July 11, 2012, 12:14:43 AM
I would love a ClipDraw for my Spirit but until I can get one sorted here is my crude way of enabling pocket carry. It's just a simple paracord loop thought the jaws of the plier and then the knot goes under my belt to keep it verticle. Obviously the loop is really simple to remove when using the tool - its far from ideal if you use the tool a lot but works well for me!

(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u423/Jdo330/Multi-tools/7a35b0ec.jpg)

Atb, Jon.

Me likey too. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on July 11, 2012, 08:21:38 AM
That's a neat idea Jon. :)
+1 good simple idea. I don't often use the pliers, so I think this would work out fairly well and not really get in the way.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Pignut71 on July 12, 2012, 07:36:10 PM
Pleased you like it. Remember to post any variations you come up with  :tu:

Regards, Jon.
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: JRB65 on August 11, 2012, 09:53:50 PM
Hmm...
It seems I haven't posted here yet, but I got a Spirit with ratchet set a little while ago :)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/4d133b98-b81b-1e61.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/4d133b98-b84d-3cab.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on August 11, 2012, 09:58:47 PM
Very nice  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sasamikoyu on September 22, 2012, 10:19:14 AM
Spirit RT / BO Spirit

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/8011475722_e44e18682e_b.jpg)

BO Spirit, Buffed with Cape Cod polishing cloth.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8295/8011409472_040eb01557_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: labrador72 on October 01, 2012, 10:29:27 PM
Hi all,

today I got a Spirit S or a Spirit I as it is called on the Victorinox site these days.
Now, I had kind of figured out it wouldn't come with pouch as it wasn't mentioned on the Amazon.de description but I was expecting at least a standard gray-white Vic small carboard box. To my surprise instead it came in the equivalent of a small sandwich bag even if with a bar code sticker. Did anyone have the same experience?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on October 02, 2012, 04:14:36 AM
Weird , all the ones I've ever seen came in a box with a pouch .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on October 02, 2012, 08:40:41 PM
Hi all,

today I got a Spirit S or a Spirit I as it is called on the Victorinox site these days.
Now, I had kind of figured out it wouldn't come with pouch as it wasn't mentioned on the Amazon.de description but I was expecting at least a standard gray-white Vic small carboard box. To my surprise instead it came in the equivalent of a small sandwich bag even if with a bar code sticker. Did anyone have the same experience?

it should come in a box with a pouch.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: labrador72 on October 03, 2012, 02:47:03 AM
Thanks to both, I will write to Amazon and see what they say.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: New_World on October 04, 2012, 04:16:22 AM
Thanks to both, I will write to Amazon and see what they say.

amazon has great customer service.
they will make it right.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kirk13 on October 11, 2012, 12:58:04 AM
Another new member here!Just got a Spirit S from 50ft-trad.Very different feel from the SwissTool,but loving it all the same
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cargobrian on October 11, 2012, 05:56:55 AM
I want a Spirit S!!!!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on October 13, 2012, 02:40:37 PM
Another new member here!Just got a Spirit S from 50ft-trad.Very different feel from the SwissTool,but loving it all the same

welcome to the club mate. :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on October 13, 2012, 05:10:24 PM
I want a Spirit S!!!!!
I want another Spirit S.  I hope they make this configuration again; maybe with some nice handles like the RT Ed. 

I'm surprised the RT edition is still available; maybe the made a lot of them, and the price maybe stops some people, especially first time buyers if they are not familair with the tool.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on October 13, 2012, 05:16:06 PM
Another new member here!Just got a Spirit S from 50ft-trad.Very different feel from the SwissTool,but loving it all the same

John, that's a standard Spirit mate.
The "S" has the peanut butter blade and a plain edge blade - no scissors  ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kirk13 on October 13, 2012, 11:06:21 PM
Another new member here!Just got a Spirit S from 50ft-trad.Very different feel from the SwissTool,but loving it all the same

John, that's a standard Spirit mate.
The "S" has the peanut butter blade and a plain edge blade - no scissors  ;)

D'OH :facepalm: Time for new glasses
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: edap617 on October 16, 2012, 07:46:14 AM
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/EDC/Spirit3_zps7cb2c278.jpg)

(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee21/edap617/EDC/Spirit6_zps974f8344.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gw8433 on December 20, 2012, 12:49:06 PM
 :climber:
my spirit 3.0224 series~
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nuphoria on December 20, 2012, 05:13:27 PM
Oooh, I really want a BO Spirit!

They look lovely :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on December 21, 2012, 11:47:50 PM
that's a great set of 'X' variations. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 22, 2012, 03:40:40 AM
that's a great set of 'X' variations. :tu:
+1
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on December 22, 2012, 07:45:46 AM
Hi all,
My first post.  I've been reading this Spirit Owners Club forum off and on throughout the day at work ;)  Once I got home I decided to register so that I can join the club.  Reading about how some of you mod your multis inspired me to try some of my own.  It only consists of using the diamond file of my Charge AL to file down the small flathead on the Spirit to make it a mini eyeglass screwdriver.  I also did the same on the smallest flathead of my Juice S2, as well as the small one on my Rebar.  I guess you could say I got a little carried away, but now I have a mini screwdriver on all of those tools that didn't originally have one.  I also didn't find much use at all for any of those small flatheads, so I figured I may as well try it.  Unfortunately my home PC is old and uploading pics is a time consuming task. 

The Spirit is an excellent piece of equipment.  I had started off with a few Leathermans and became hooked on the multitool phenomenon.  This past August I decided to treat myself on my bday to a Spirit.  Originally I didn't find them appealing when viewing them online, but they had such positive reviews that I decided to try one out.  As many have said, you don't really understand how solid and just how high quality it feels until you have it in your hands.  I'm still partial to my Charge and Rebar, but the Spirit is right up there with them.  All three are unique and fun to use/play with.  Of course I also like to pair them with a SAK, preferably my Compact, which compliments any of them very nicely.  I hope to someday be able to have enough time to upload some pics of my Spirit with it's new mini screwdriver :)

I've also wanted the Spirit S, but I can't seem to find it anywhere as it seems to no longer be available or in production.  Is this true?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 22, 2012, 09:25:30 AM
Welcome to the club Monrogue, and welcome to MTO.  :cheers:

Ps.. Yes right now the Spirit-S is out of the catalogs and not easy to find.  Sometimes Vic revives models, but right now it's basically out-of-production.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on December 22, 2012, 09:42:02 AM
Thanks for the welcome, man, and the info, even if it is bad news for me.  Oh well, I guess that's what I get for waiting so long to check out the Spirit.  If I'm lucky, perhaps they will revive the Spirit S.  If not, I have plenty of multitools to keep me happy, although there seems to be a never ending desire for getting new ones.  However, it's an expensive addiction, and one that's difficult to keep feeding financially  :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nuphoria on December 22, 2012, 01:00:43 PM
Welcome to MTO :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on December 22, 2012, 05:52:18 PM
Thanks for the welcome, man, and the info, even if it is bad news for me.  Oh well, I guess that's what I get for waiting so long to check out the Spirit.  If I'm lucky, perhaps they will revive the Spirit S.  If not, I have plenty of multitools to keep me happy, although there seems to be a never ending desire for getting new ones.  However, it's an expensive addiction, and one that's difficult to keep feeding financially  :(

Very true.  There are many ways of getting new ones though, as long as you don't care about having a ton of them at once.  Ebay can be your best friend, EDCsource is a great resource for SAK's, as Felinevet is set up there, and we have a lovely B/S/T forum here, and I can say from personal experience that it sometimes yields some of the best deals out there.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on December 22, 2012, 10:08:00 PM
Thanks for the info on the B/S/T that goes on here.  I will keep that in mind in the future.  Anyone got a Spirit S in good condition (I know, what other condition would it be in?:D) they want to get rid of? 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on December 23, 2012, 06:32:55 PM
I wish I'd scored an S , but I like my X .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mercury on December 23, 2012, 06:40:06 PM
I gave my Dad a spirit X a while back, he loves it.  It replaced both his Pulse and Rebar(both gifts from me).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on December 24, 2012, 04:50:07 AM
Here is a pic.  I tried uploading more, but I kept being told the file size was too large, even with only one pic attached.   ???
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: thebullfrog on December 27, 2012, 01:25:49 AM
Welp, I'm officially back in the club after a former co-worker lost my Spirit S a year or so ago. Just got my shiny new Spirit X  :D . In usual Vic fashion, the thing is flawless. The file is a bit tight, but should loosen up with use, same for the pliers. One thing I noticed right away is the lockup is better than my old "S". On the "S" it was 99% perfect, with just the oh so slightest bit of up/down play here and there. Not this thing, it's probably the tightest, most solid, dead on perfect lockup I have ever seen.

I also got the bit wrench bit kit and nylon plus sheath. I filled the bit holder with a bunch of security Torx and Allen drivers I had laying around. Really just because they were laying around unused and still look perfect lol. Besides, now on the off chance I encounter a security Torx or Allen screw I'm good to go!

Neat trick I discovered: the corkscrew eyeglass driver fits in the bit carrier and the wrench perfectly, so I tossed that in there too. I also tossed my Widgy bar and the a SAK toothpick/tweezers in the case as well since I didn't bother with the corkscrew and had extra space.

Should make for a great new EDC, I'll take pics of it all after I get the flashlight I ordered to go along with it (hopefully tomorrow) So, so, so excited to finally have another Spirit  :climber:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Travis Autry on January 01, 2013, 03:54:42 AM
Well. . . I have finally joined the Spirit Owners Club.

After purchasing my first Original  SwissTool in 1998 and having owned 5 different versions, I finally gave in when the Amazon Spirit S special was posted a few days ago.  I missed out on the $43.00 price, but did get it for $53.00.

The tool arrived today and at first look, I am pleased.  I had held  off due to price.  I couldn't understand why the smaller tool in the SwissTool series would sell for so much more than I had paid for any of my full size SwissTools.  Now that I have one at a reasonable price, I'm willing to give it a go for days off and special occasions.

The only think I don't really like is the sheath color.  It's brown leather, but I would prefer black since I use black leather goods more than I do brown.  That should be easy enough to remedy.

Now, if Amazon or someone would  just have a super price deal  on a BO version. . .
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: armèe-suisse on January 29, 2013, 08:22:29 PM
Spirit RT ;)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj607/armee-suisse/9385B005-0E4C-4D18-ACE4-E2FE5088089A-691-000000EB7700A111.jpg)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj607/armee-suisse/CC568E71-08C3-47EE-8342-6E9E30B884F5-691-000000EB6DDEBFB4.jpg)

Spirit, Spirit RT, Spirit S BO
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on January 29, 2013, 08:31:42 PM
Spirit RT ;)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj607/armee-suisse/9385B005-0E4C-4D18-ACE4-E2FE5088089A-691-000000EB7700A111.jpg)

(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj607/armee-suisse/CC568E71-08C3-47EE-8342-6E9E30B884F5-691-000000EB6DDEBFB4.jpg)

Spirit, Spirit RT, Spirit S BO

That's a nice lineup of Spirits, especially the BO and Road Tour Edition :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vladimir on January 29, 2013, 10:36:33 PM
+ 1
Nice Spirits!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Bikeracer77 on January 30, 2013, 05:38:29 PM
Buying my first Spirit today! Still deciding between the X and the RT.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 30, 2013, 05:40:28 PM
let us know what you think of it and of course photos  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on January 30, 2013, 05:59:50 PM
Buying my first Spirit today! Still deciding between the X and the RT.

I'd say it depends on how much money you want to spend as they are functionally the same.  I really want the RT Edition though :gimme:  I have the regular Spirit with the "butterblade".
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 30, 2013, 06:01:36 PM
Buying my first Spirit today! Still deciding between the X and the RT.

I'd say it depends on how much money you want to spend as they are functionally the same.  I really want the RT Edition though :gimme:  I have the regular Spirit with the "butterblade".

Yup, the RT is the X in a tux  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on January 30, 2013, 06:06:11 PM
Buying my first Spirit today! Still deciding between the X and the RT.

I'd say it depends on how much money you want to spend as they are functionally the same.  I really want the RT Edition though :gimme:  I have the regular Spirit with the "butterblade".

Yup, the RT is the X in a tux  :D

Nice way of putting it :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: enki_ck on January 30, 2013, 06:51:26 PM
Buying my first Spirit today! Still deciding between the X and the RT.

I'd say it depends on how much money you want to spend as they are functionally the same.  I really want the RT Edition though :gimme:  I have the regular Spirit with the "butterblade".

Yup, the RT is the X in a tux  :D

Nice way of putting it :cheers:

+1

Al always was a smooth talker. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: blooper on January 30, 2013, 09:01:27 PM
Spirit RT ;)

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj607/armee-suisse/9385B005-0E4C-4D18-ACE4-E2FE5088089A-691-000000EB7700A111.jpg

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj607/armee-suisse/CC568E71-08C3-47EE-8342-6E9E30B884F5-691-000000EB6DDEBFB4.jpg

Spirit, Spirit RT, Spirit S BO

i like how the box you had it on says not to use blades. irony.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on January 31, 2013, 06:00:48 PM
I finally got around to purchasing a Spirit X last week, after years of using the original Spirit with the butter blade.  :cheers:

I will say that I'm a tad bummed out about the size of the new blade on the Spirit X. It actually looks like it started off as a butter blade, and Victorinox just ground it down to it's new shape. There's a lot less steel than there is on a butter blade, and certainly much less than there could be.

On the positive side, it looks like Victorinox was not happy with near-perfection in the fit and finish department, and took it to a new level. My older Spirit is no slouch, but the new one is closer to perfection than I would have imagined.

I will admit that I kind of liked the old logo better on the outside of the tool, and miss the logo on the pliers, but not enough to give it a third thought.

Now to find the perfect pocket clip for the Spirit........
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Wootz on February 01, 2013, 03:27:59 PM
I finally got around to purchasing a Spirit X last week, after years of using the original Spirit with the butter blade.  :cheers:

I will say that I'm a tad bummed out about the size of the new blade on the Spirit X. It actually looks like it started off as a butter blade, and Victorinox just ground it down to it's new shape. There's a lot less steel than there is on a butter blade, and certainly much less than there could be.

On the positive side, it looks like Victorinox was not happy with near-perfection in the fit and finish department, and took it to a new level. My older Spirit is no slouch, but the new one is closer to perfection than I would have imagined.

I will admit that I kind of liked the old logo better on the outside of the tool, and miss the logo on the pliers, but not enough to give it a third thought.

Now to find the perfect pocket clip for the Spirit........

I'm too looking for a nice pocketclip for my Road Tour Spirit:

http://www.niteize.com/product/HipClip.asp
http://dx.com/p/nite-ize-stainless-steel-cell-phone-self-locking-clip-silver-70239
http://miltner-adams.com/ma_incredible-slc.html

Did you find the perfect clip?

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kvVnDcLPY5g/UQkAQAKEw_I/AAAAAAAAAFk/9EMIobsYN4A/s512/RT.JPG)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on February 01, 2013, 04:34:33 PM
I have A HipClip and a ClipDraw on the way, for testing.   :D

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Metropolicity on February 01, 2013, 05:39:10 PM
I have A HipClip and a ClipDraw on the way, for testing.   :D

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For reference. The clip draw on my bo spirit.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/02/aze9asy5.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/02/qymymaja.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/02/ygumevym.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on February 01, 2013, 09:54:01 PM
My HipClip arrived. For me, it's just too large to use on the Spirit. I'd grind it down and make it right size, but the adhesive strip is pre-applied, and it doesn't come with any extra strips. I may have to order a small roll of 3m tape.

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/Almost_Green_Guy/Multitools%20and%20Knives/20130201_154641.jpg)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/Almost_Green_Guy/Multitools%20and%20Knives/20130201_154701.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Wootz on February 01, 2013, 10:03:35 PM
My HipClip arrived. For me, it's just too large to use on the Spirit. I'd grind it down and make it right size, but the adhesive strip is pre-applied, and it doesn't come with any extra strips. I may have to order a small roll of 3m tape.

Good to know.

The Clip Draw looks nice to me, not cheap, but it comes at least with extra strips. :D
I wish it was more low riding..
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on February 01, 2013, 10:11:16 PM
Good to know.

The Clip Draw looks nice to me, not cheap, but it comes at least with extra strips. :D
I wish it was more low riding..

I agree. To get exactly what I want, I think I'm either going to have to grind down the HipClip, or tap a low ride clip to fit onto the ClipDraw base.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on February 02, 2013, 09:04:12 PM
I got the ClipDraw today, but I think it's better suited to maybe my Rebar.

So I thinned out the HipClip on a belt sander, gave it a good hand wet/dry sanding to remove the NiteIze logo and the burrs, and used an adhesive strip from the ClipDraw to mount it. I'm quite happy. Nice deep pocket carry. It even makes the tool feel less slippery.

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/Almost_Green_Guy/20130202_134844.jpg)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/Almost_Green_Guy/20130202_135129.jpg)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/Almost_Green_Guy/20130202_134907.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Metropolicity on February 02, 2013, 09:06:09 PM
I got the ClipDraw today, but I think it's better suited to maybe my Rebar.

So I thinned out the HipClip on a belt sander, gave it a good hand wet/dry sanding to remove the NiteIze logo and the burrs, and used an adhesive strip from the ClipDraw to mount it. I'm quite happy. Nice deep pocket carry. It even makes the tool feel less slippery.

(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/Almost_Green_Guy/20130202_134844.jpg)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/Almost_Green_Guy/20130202_135129.jpg)
(http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy124/Almost_Green_Guy/20130202_134907.jpg)


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I Really like the look of the new formed hip clip! Nice work!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Wootz on February 02, 2013, 11:26:08 PM
Looks perfect! Nice job  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on February 03, 2013, 03:04:44 AM
very nice job mate. :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Corso on February 03, 2013, 10:43:46 AM
ABOUT THE CLIPDRAW...
The following is a public service announcement

This is my personal experience and yours may vary, but here goes.  The front screw hole on the clipdraw does not have enough metal surrounding it to bear repeated flexing without failing.  I used it maybe 15 times for actual carry.  Perhaps mine wasn't heat treated correctly.  Clipdraw said they would replace it but I never heard from them again.  I would definitely stick with the hipclip instead.

(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j242/hawkingnovember/DSCN7864.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Wootz on February 03, 2013, 12:47:25 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on February 03, 2013, 03:18:31 PM
Thanks for the warning .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nuphoria on February 03, 2013, 03:22:14 PM
Modded Clipdraw for the win :cheers:

That's about the nicest looking solution I have seen yet :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Corso on February 03, 2013, 05:24:22 PM
Modded Clipdraw for the win :cheers:

pssst......I think you mean HipClip!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiljentaa on February 03, 2013, 09:36:30 PM
Buzzbait, that Hipclip mod is wonderful.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on February 04, 2013, 02:48:18 PM
I agree, nice job on the clip :tu:  However, I don't think I could put a clip on those beautiful Spirits.  I love the smooth, mirror finish.  Although it would still have the other side to look at :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Buzzbait on February 05, 2013, 01:20:04 AM
Update on the HipClip:

Consider it more of a dangler than a real pocket clip. It doesn't clip very tightly to my jeans pocket, in comparison to any of my knives with pocket clips. The HipClip will keep that lump out of the bottom of your pocket, but definitely don't look to it as a means of securing the tool. I can pull down my pants to sit on the john, and the Spirit will slide right off onto the floor.  I'm sure the slippery nature of the Spirit doesn't help, but it's not all the Spirit's fault. The clip just isn't very tight.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MultiMat on February 05, 2013, 07:12:11 AM
Bummer Buzz  :( :(. What if you made the inside of the clip a bit rough to help the clip to grip  :think: :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: adobo on February 05, 2013, 08:27:16 AM
Update on the HipClip:

Consider it more of a dangler than a real pocket clip. It doesn't clip very tightly to my jeans pocket, in comparison to any of my knives with pocket clips. The HipClip will keep that lump out of the bottom of your pocket, but definitely don't look to it as a means of securing the tool. I can pull down my pants to sit on the john, and the Spirit will slide right off onto the floor.  I'm sure the slippery nature of the Spirit doesn't help, but it's not all the Spirit's fault. The clip just isn't very tight.

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Thats why I use this:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/26130107/skinth.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on March 24, 2013, 05:08:06 AM
Here's my Spirit.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on March 25, 2013, 06:25:16 PM
How are you getting along with it mate?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on March 26, 2013, 03:44:52 AM
How are you getting along with it mate?

I've had it since last August, and I'm impressed.  I have three main gripes with it. 

One--the pliers are too blunt for my liking.  Most of the time I've ever used any of my MT pliers, it's been for finer work.  The Spirit doesn't do quite as well with that, but the Charge and Rebar do.  It's not a huge problem as I don't usually need the pliers frequently enough to matter, but I still prefer Leatherman pliers.  I could also carry my new Juice KF4 with it, but that may seem a bit much (I do like to carry 2 or 3 MTs/SAKs though :D). 

Although the KF4 also has the diamond file, which leads to my second gripe:  the lack of the diamond file.  I don't have much to say about that other than I just like to have a diamond file on one side instead of both sides basically being the same thing :P

Third gripe--the Spirit is too dang beautiful and a great achievement in MT engineering that I almost don't want to use it ;).  I don't feel that I would ever want to put it to any real hard or dirty use (not that I put any of my MTs to any really hard or dirty work).  I'd rather just stare at it :dd:

Overall, I really do like the Spirit.  Having all the tools accessible without opening it up is a big advantage, and it's not too heavy and bulky for pocket carry imo. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bmot on March 26, 2013, 09:38:08 AM
I can't believe I'm only joining now.. Well, applying, that is, I already had my Spirit for a month or so :) And it's become the tool I EDC the most :) It just has basically everything I need, plus some extra's! I do sometimes wish I'd have gotten the butterblade version, instead of the spearpoint blade, as I mostly carry a separate SAK or another dedicated blade, so a less-standard blade would maybe be more useful.
Ah well, can't be long before I have that, too, I guess  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on April 01, 2013, 11:52:31 AM
Here's mine. I can't believe I'm in love with this thing :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on April 01, 2013, 08:57:24 PM
Here's mine. I can't believe I'm in love with this thing :)

Oh you have the Spirit S version?  I wish I had gotten that version when I had the chance :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on April 01, 2013, 10:41:47 PM
I didn't like the scissors so I had one option really. Are the scissors any good? Not poking any fun here, maybe you should give a swap a thought. I've noticed you EDC a Vic Compact which could result in a perfect set with all its goodies the Spirit is missing. Too much blade redundancy I know but as I said I didn't like those scissors :ahhh and I believe this would be a great combo :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on April 02, 2013, 03:22:27 AM
I had a few Spirits and sold all, but one. I wish I never got rid of any of them.  :twak: I think a Spirit might be the next purchase.  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on April 02, 2013, 05:25:39 AM
I didn't like the scissors so I had one option really. Are the scissors any good? Not poking any fun here, maybe you should give a swap a thought. I've noticed you EDC a Vic Compact which could result in a perfect set with all its goodies the Spirit is missing. Too much blade redundancy I know but as I said I didn't like those scissors :ahhh and I believe this would be a great combo :)

They're not bad, but they just don't open far in comparison to SAK scissors for example.  I would rather have both blades, but I don't "need" both as I also edc other MTs/SAKs.  I would consider a swap, but I have my doubts that anyone would get rid of theirs considering it's no longer in production.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on April 02, 2013, 10:38:52 AM
I have my doubts that anyone would get rid of theirs considering it's no longer in production.
What!! When?? Why!?! Woe  :sa:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on April 02, 2013, 11:48:19 AM
http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/SwissTools/SwissTool-Spirit-105-mm/SwissTool-Spirit-I-in-leather-pouch/3.0223.L
This is a webpage from what I believe is the european Vic site. It shows a Spirit S version with older logo. Mine has the newer logo and no cross on plier head, so supposedly is of newer stock. Great, now you got me worried. I work near their head shop here so I think I'll stop by after work for some info. :ahhh  :o  :ahhh  :o  :ahhh Thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on April 02, 2013, 09:21:34 PM
http://www.victorinox.com/ch/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/SwissTools/SwissTool-Spirit-105-mm/SwissTool-Spirit-I-in-leather-pouch/3.0223.L
This is a webpage from what I believe is the european Vic site. It shows a Spirit S version with older logo. Mine has the newer logo and no cross on plier head, so supposedly is of newer stock. Great, now you got me worried. I work near their head shop here so I think I'll stop by after work for some info. :ahhh  :o  :ahhh  :o  :ahhh Thanks for the heads up

It's no longer available in the US as far as I know (anyone correct me if I'm wrong).  Perhaps it's still in production in Europe?  I know there are MTs/SAKs available in Europe that aren't over here.  So you may be all set ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on April 02, 2013, 11:17:13 PM
I went by their main distributor's shop this afternoon. They were a bit surprised as it still is in this year's catalogue but couldn't tell me more. I think I'll e-mail Vic for further information. Again, thanks for the heads up!  :ahhh  :rofl:  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on April 03, 2013, 12:38:21 AM
I went by their main distributor's shop this afternoon. They were a bit surprised as it still is in this year's catalogue but couldn't tell me more. I think I'll e-mail Vic for further information. Again, thanks for the heads up!  :ahhh  :rofl:  :salute:

Yeah it's odd they couldn't tell you more::). No problem;)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nhoj on July 02, 2013, 09:34:11 PM
I just joined!!!!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/are2a6u9.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/a6u6ajet.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/de2ydeja.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on July 02, 2013, 09:51:22 PM
Any more info on the Spirit not being sold in the US anymore?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 02, 2013, 10:02:54 PM
@ Nhoj : Welcome to the club, but beware, the Spirit is pretty addictive ...

Since I got my first one (a few years ago) it has become my favorite EDC tool, and my other tools always seem to draw the short straw  ::).

P.S. Nice pics  :tu:.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: enki_ck on July 02, 2013, 10:04:17 PM
I just joined!!!!
...

Welcome. cool pics too. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nhoj on July 02, 2013, 10:06:55 PM
Its my new EDC tool :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: metasyntax on July 03, 2013, 03:30:42 AM
Any more info on the Spirit not being sold in the US anymore?

Since I started getting into SAKs and multi-tools around this time last year, I have not found the Spirit S on very many online retailers for the U.S. at all. However, they pop up on eBay with some frequency... Just got one two weeks ago, buy it now for $50, which is a steal for any Spirit. Shouldn't be too difficult to find, even if they do seem discontinued.

As for the other (stainless steel) models, I think those are still readily available.

Posted from my mobile.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: adobo on July 03, 2013, 08:17:12 AM
I cant find a Spirit S Black Oxide anywhere.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 03, 2013, 02:52:49 PM
Welcome to the club Nhoj :cheers:  The Spirit is a sweet MT indeed.  Everytime I see pics on here, I wish I had mine on me to stare at and/or fiddle with.  That's the problem with my rotational schedule.  Each MT gets its own week of love, but there are several weeks in between when that specific one gets carried again. 

@ Nhoj : Welcome to the club, but beware, the Spirit is pretty addictive ...

Since I got my first one (a few years ago) it has become my favorite EDC tool, and my other tools always seem to draw the short straw  ::).

P.S. Nice pics  :tu:.

You would know something about Spirit addiction wouldn't you?  With your 27 Spirits in various forms :rofl:  Got a spare Road Tour Edition you could send me :pok: ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: adobo on July 03, 2013, 07:37:26 PM
Heres mine

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26130107/IMG_9860.jpg)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 03, 2013, 08:12:21 PM
Heres mine

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26130107/IMG_9860.jpg)

Nice pic :tu:  Which Spirit versions do you have there?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: adobo on July 03, 2013, 08:30:32 PM
Nice pic :tu:  Which Spirit versions do you have there?

Standard Spirit
Spirit X Black Oxide (2x)
Spirit S
Spirit RT
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 03, 2013, 08:33:30 PM
Nice pic :tu:  Which Spirit versions do you have there?

Standard Spirit
Spirit X Black Oxide (2x)
Spirit S
Spirit RT

Nice collection of Spirits :tu:  I want a RT :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on July 03, 2013, 08:42:45 PM
How did I manage to miss out on this. Damn gotta put up some pics finally
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 03, 2013, 08:57:59 PM
How did I manage to miss out on this. Damn gotta put up some pics finally

Yeah ya do :pok: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on July 04, 2013, 12:37:57 PM
Any more info on the Spirit not being sold in the US anymore?

(Felinevet Tim had some listed about two weeks ago)

It took them quite some time to reply but I got this e-mail last week. I didn't post it earlier 'cause they didn't actually answer my questions but since you asked here goes. My questions were:

a) Why has the Spirit S (the one with both a serrated and a plain edge knife blade) been discontinued in N.America and is it going to be discontinued in Europe as well?

b) Are they planning on putting a wharncliff type serrated knife blade on the Spirit like on the Swisstool?

c) Is the Pioneer line being discontinued step-by-step? Also, most of my Pioneer awls are lightly stratching the main blade, could this cause damage to the tool other than some scratches eventually?

Here's their reply:


Thank you very much for your e-mail and for your interest in our products. We are very sorry for our late response. We are pleased to answer your questions.

SwissTool Spirit

According to our information, the SwissTool Spirit is not discontinued in North America and it will not be discontinued in Europe.

 Suggestion for a new SwissTool Spirit

Victorinox receives many e-mails, letter and phone calls from all over the world every week regarding new features and products. Therefore, we have established a catalogue for product innovations.

We are glad to inform you that we have added your suggestions to this collection and have forwarded your idea to our product management team.

 Pioneer range

We are glad to hear that you are happy with our Pioneer range.

If the awl is scratching the blade that does not affect the function of your Pioneer. But however, if your are not satisfied with it, you can of course send your tool to our representative for quality control and repair.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 Kind regards,

Victorinox AG

Franziska Zuber
Sachbearbeiterin Customer Service

Email: service@victorinox.ch

Schmiedgasse 57, 6438 Ibach-Schwyz
SWITZERLAND
Phone: +41 41 818 12 11
Fax: +41 41 818 15 11
www.victorinox.com (http://www.victorinox.com)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on July 04, 2013, 12:41:15 PM
Welcome to the Spirit owners club Nhoj, it's a lovely MT  :drool:

And nice pics, guys  8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 04, 2013, 03:36:46 PM
Hey firiki, it's almost like they didn't understand your first two questions::)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on July 04, 2013, 08:28:08 PM
Hey firiki, it's almost like they didn't understand your first two questions::)
Hey Monrogue! So it does and I don't know if I can blame my syntax for that. I know I can be a little tiring on written speech with my lengthy phrases but I try my best to be precise in order to avoid misinterpretations. The fact that they avoided answering two questions makes me think that a) they replied to my e-mail hastily, not attentively enough and b) maybe the Alox line is doomed to extinction. Oh, well: "Que sera, sera" as they say. Cheers 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 05, 2013, 12:14:22 AM
Welcome to the club Nhoj :cheers:  The Spirit is a sweet MT indeed.  Everytime I see pics on here, I wish I had mine on me to stare at and/or fiddle with.  That's the problem with my rotational schedule.  Each MT gets its own week of love, but there are several weeks in between when that specific one gets carried again. 

@ Nhoj : Welcome to the club, but beware, the Spirit is pretty addictive ...

Since I got my first one (a few years ago) it has become my favorite EDC tool, and my other tools always seem to draw the short straw  ::).

P.S. Nice pics  :tu:.

You would know something about Spirit addiction wouldn't you?  With your 27 Spirits in various forms :rofl:  Got a spare Road Tour Edition you could send me :pok: ;)

No spare Road Tour Spirit here, and I can't loan you mine because it's scheduled to be carried the 3th week of August, along with my black Pioneer, Leatherman Expanse E33T, Led Lenser P3 and my Superman underpants ...

(just kidding, I don't own a black Pioneer ...  ::)).

 :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kkokkolis on July 05, 2013, 12:19:06 AM
I'm going to join that club someday. The last tool that interests me (for now).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 05, 2013, 12:28:05 AM
I'm going to join that club someday. The last tool that interests me (for now).

The Spirit is indeed an awesome tool, the feel is just ...  :o

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColK_zps00216e34.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColK_zps00216e34.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 05, 2013, 04:59:05 AM
Hey firiki, it's almost like they didn't understand your first two questions::)
Hey Monrogue! So it does and I don't know if I can blame my syntax for that. I know I can be a little tiring on written speech with my lengthy phrases but I try my best to be precise in order to avoid misinterpretations. The fact that they avoided answering two questions makes me think that a) they replied to my e-mail hastily, not attentively enough and b) maybe the Alox line is doomed to extinction. Oh, well: "Que sera, sera" as they say. Cheers

No I don't think it was your wording.  I think it's more along the lines of a hastily written response as they didn't seem to notice that you were asking about the Spirit S, not the Spirit in general. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 05, 2013, 05:01:27 AM
Welcome to the club Nhoj :cheers:  The Spirit is a sweet MT indeed.  Everytime I see pics on here, I wish I had mine on me to stare at and/or fiddle with.  That's the problem with my rotational schedule.  Each MT gets its own week of love, but there are several weeks in between when that specific one gets carried again. 

@ Nhoj : Welcome to the club, but beware, the Spirit is pretty addictive ...

Since I got my first one (a few years ago) it has become my favorite EDC tool, and my other tools always seem to draw the short straw  ::).

P.S. Nice pics  :tu:.

You would know something about Spirit addiction wouldn't you?  With your 27 Spirits in various forms :rofl:  Got a spare Road Tour Edition you could send me :pok: ;)

No spare Road Tour Spirit here, and I can't loan you mine because it's scheduled to be carried the 3th week of August, along with my black Pioneer, Leatherman Expanse E33T, Led Lenser P3 and my Superman underpants ...

(just kidding, I don't own a black Pioneer ...  ::)).

 :whistle:

Oh man, you crack me up :rofl:  At least you admit to the Superman underpants :pok: 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 09, 2013, 09:30:10 PM
I want to thank all the enablers supporters on this fine forum as I have finally got a Spirit CS Plus no less.  mine is used but very lightly and with the outstanding quality of Vic its in excellent shape.  it will make its way in my off day carry and displace several tools currently holding that place.  what a fine specimen she is with her sleek body and curves ladies and gentlemen of MTo let me introduce my Spirit as entry into this club.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on October 09, 2013, 09:31:50 PM
Welcome to the club Aloha :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kirk13 on October 09, 2013, 10:36:15 PM
And...your liking it? :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on October 09, 2013, 10:46:00 PM
And...your liking it? :pok:
Maybe he's  still mesmerised by the  :multi: 's splendour, probably?

Hope you enjoy that Spirit Aloha. I like mine a lot ( :climber: )
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on October 09, 2013, 11:11:56 PM
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 10, 2013, 02:44:18 AM
Welcome to the club Aloha :cheers:

thank you

And...your liking it? :pok:

yes I am very much so.  I didn't think I could be more thrilled since I already have several swisstools but I am very very happy with this tool. 

Maybe he's  still mesmerised by the  :multi: 's splendour, probably?

Hope you enjoy that Spirit Aloha. I like mine a lot ( :climber: )

I am mesmerized for sure.  this slender little brother of the swisstool is quite lovely.  I had to find a quick method to carry it today so I could enjoy this tool today. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on October 10, 2013, 02:50:43 AM
Which do you think you may like better between Swisstool and Spirit?  Just curious

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 10, 2013, 03:21:32 AM
I was thinking the very same thing today.  I was off and I wanted to carry the spirit needless to say and give her a little work out.  my usual day revolves around work so the swisstool is great in that role; heavy duty, big, and as Ive mentioned I really prefer the blunt(ish) pliers. 
this tool came to me by way of a snipe after I lost an auction for a pinchy.   this tool is pretty awesome for me as an off day carry because ive mentioned while I don't mind having several things on me I like to go thinner if possible and this fits the bill.  im still not a fan of the scissors. 

I cut up a box my little vac came in,  I tightened up screw on a little tailgate grill, I cut open the glaze on the cinnamon rolls im having later, I adjusted a small screw on a window crank, I opened a can and all tools with the exception of the scissors performed wonderfully.  to scissors seems to get bound up possibly because they don't open enough ( I don't know ). 

which do I like more? 
monrogue how can I answer of the 3 kids I have which one do I like best?  hahaha  I love them all and I love them both.   
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on October 10, 2013, 04:14:10 AM
I was thinking the very same thing today.  I was off and I wanted to carry the spirit needless to say and give her a little work out.  my usual day revolves around work so the swisstool is great in that role; heavy duty, big, and as Ive mentioned I really prefer the blunt(ish) pliers. 
this tool came to me by way of a snipe after I lost an auction for a pinchy.   this tool is pretty awesome for me as an off day carry because ive mentioned while I don't mind having several things on me I like to go thinner if possible and this fits the bill.  im still not a fan of the scissors. 

I cut up a box my little vac came in,  I tightened up screw on a little tailgate grill, I cut open the glaze on the cinnamon rolls im having later, I adjusted a small screw on a window crank, I opened a can and all tools with the exception of the scissors performed wonderfully.  to scissors seems to get bound up possibly because they don't open enough ( I don't know ). 

which do I like more? 
monrogue how can I answer of the 3 kids I have which one do I like best?  hahaha  I love them all and I love them both.

Yeah, that's pretty much how it works I think.  Hard to choose between the two I'm sure, not that I have a Swisstool to have to make that choice.  I don't need the heavier duty MTs really, but I'm still curious about them ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 10, 2013, 04:39:48 AM
i cant get over how wonderful this tool is.  its weird how they ( swisstool and spirit ) are so similar and yet very different ( size and shape )  and what each was seemingly designed for. i like the slender make of it and i like butter blade too.  i didn't realize how slim it was even after seeing countless videos and comparisons.  i love how Victorinox packs so much into these tools and while i really like the crate tool i understand why its not on this one. 
 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on October 10, 2013, 05:10:13 AM
i cant get over how wonderful this tool is.  its weird how they ( swisstool and spirit ) are so similar and yet very different ( size and shape )  and what each was seemingly designed for. i like the slender make of it and i like butter blade too.  i didn't realize how slim it was even after seeing countless videos and comparisons.  i love how Victorinox packs so much into these tools and while i really like the crate tool i understand why its not on this one. 
 

I felt the same way the first time I held my Spirit.  Pics and whatnot don't do them justice really, until you see and handle one for yourself.  The bottle opener on the Spirit is also the crate opener I believe.  It's thick and solid.  I love how most of the tools other than the main 4 (knife, saw, file and scissors) have multiple functions designed within them.  Overall I think the Spirit packs the most punch so to speak compared to my other MTs.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 10, 2013, 06:33:00 AM
you are totally right it packs quite a punch.  with the plus kit this tool really has it all and other than the sheath not having a belt clip and the scissors ( again they are fine just not explorer awesome ) this tool for size and capability is really quite exceptional.  funny how before i got this or the swisstool i thought id have a hard time using them because they are so shiny and pretty.  i have no problem using this tool as that what it was meant for and it will hold up well im certain.   
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: burnside on October 30, 2013, 10:49:53 PM
New member here!  :cheers:

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/10581511623_660a8359d6_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on October 31, 2013, 02:57:40 AM
Welcome to the club, Burnside :cheers:  Lovely Spirit RT :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 31, 2013, 05:33:19 PM
that is one good looking spirit. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sticktodrum on October 31, 2013, 07:28:21 PM
I ordered two of those RT Spirits yesterday, fueled primarily by burnside's photo...am I crazy to want to get yet another one? I mean...what if something catastrophic happens and both of mine get magically damaged...and I can't find anymore? WHAT THEN!?

Am I crazy?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on October 31, 2013, 07:38:50 PM
... Am I crazy?
Yes you are ... (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/crazy-sign-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/emoticons.html)

Join the club  :cheers:.

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColQ_zps6c6342a3.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColQ_zps6c6342a3.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColL_zpsf7f9051d.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColL_zpsf7f9051d.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on October 31, 2013, 07:40:38 PM
TG24 had a few spare Spirits... :pok: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 31, 2013, 07:58:19 PM
I ordered two of those RT Spirits yesterday, fueled primarily by burnside's photo...am I crazy to want to get yet another one? I mean...what if something catastrophic happens and both of mine get magically damaged...and I can't find anymore? WHAT THEN!?

Am I crazy?

crazy if you dont  :D

that is one fabulous looking Spirit.  i have 3 of the exact same Swisstool albeit different plier heads but the same tool sets.  I was looking at getting finally the X version and will eventually get a RT Spirit.  Crazy???? Nope Sir you appear of sound mind and sound decision making by getting additional ones.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nhoj on October 31, 2013, 08:02:27 PM
They are some :drool: worthy tools!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sticktodrum on October 31, 2013, 08:31:52 PM
Those are gorgeous... I'm excited to try this puppy out. I decided against the third RT, I'll have to make due with 2. My main reason is that there could be some more limited edition alox on the horizon, so I have to keep some revolving funds available in case that happens.

I kind of splurged and got some of those Sea Pioneers Tim had, so the funds are running low.

Anyway, I'll be back with some photos, with which I'll join your discussion officially. :D  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J888www on November 01, 2013, 12:40:09 AM
I searched but can only find 2 sellers of the RT, one in Italy and one in France.................both do not ship/deliver to UK  :(

Please enlighten little old me with details of possible purchase.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: burnside on November 01, 2013, 01:05:11 AM
I searched but can only find 2 sellers of the RT, one in Italy and one in France.................both do not ship/deliver to UK  :(

Please enlighten little old me with details of possible purchase.

Hey there and welcome to MTO! There were ten of these listed on ebay by brookstoneco a day or two ago. After I posted about it in the Auctions/Deals sub-forum, there are now only two left... They're going quickly, so if you want to scoop one up, you better act fast.

Here is a link to the ebay sale...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-SwissTool-Spirit-RT-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-Pouch-from-Brookstone-/181246767213?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3326306d
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bmot on November 01, 2013, 01:10:00 AM
I searched but can only find 2 sellers of the RT, one in Italy and one in France.................both do not ship/deliver to UK  :(

Please enlighten little old me with details of possible purchase.

Hey there and welcome to MTO! There were ten of these listed on ebay by brookstoneco a day or two ago. After I posted about it in the Auctions/Deals sub-forum, there are now only two left... They're going quickly, so if you want to scoop one up, you better act fast.

Here is a link to the ebay sale...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V...0&hash=item2a3326306d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-SwissTool-Spirit-RT-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-Pouch-from-Brookstone-/181246767213?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3326306d)


He's in the UK, he can't buy anything sharper than a spoon from eBay, there ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J888www on November 01, 2013, 01:13:24 AM
Here is a link to the ebay sale...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-SwissTool-Spirit-RT-Swiss-Army-Knife-with-Pouch-from-Brookstone-/181246767213?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3326306d


Thank you for your help, Sirs.
Unfortunately it is the same old story "Does not ship to United Kingdom".
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sticktodrum on November 01, 2013, 03:20:35 AM
Swiss Knife Shop apparently has some in stock currently also...but they don't ship to the UK. I'd be glad to forward one to you though if you wanted.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: burnside on November 01, 2013, 01:42:53 PM
Swiss Knife Shop apparently has some in stock currently also...but they don't ship to the UK. I'd be glad to forward one to you though if you wanted.

I would contact them first via email or by phone before placing an order. I'm think that I remember contacting them through their chat, and they said that it was not in stock. I would just double check to be sure.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J888www on November 01, 2013, 02:06:42 PM
TYVM for the offer but I'm now in two minds whether to opt for the standard Spirit or the Limited Edition. Albeit the RT coating looks amazingly appealing, probably also offer more protection from scratches. A question comes to mind whether I would feel comfortable with daily usage for fear of damage or would I keep it stored away in a cabinet and drool infrequently.

Contrary to popular preferences, I prefer the sheepsfoot blade, not particular found of it being serrated then again I have plans to grind it straight. The most important factor is that due to the relatively low price of the standard Spirit, I would not mind using it with enthusiasm.

Two links for comparison, I would be happy with either but which is more suitable ?
If I purchased the RT, I may still have to make another purchase for usage ?

Dilemmas, dilemmas.................

http://www.le-couteau-suisse.com/swisstool-spirit/multitool-swisstool-rt-p-394.html

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/victorinox-vicswissslp-swiss-5048-99210
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Etherealicer on November 01, 2013, 02:08:25 PM
Checked the Train.

London St. Pancras EST : 15:04
Victorinox Brand Store, Brunnen, Switzerland: 06:26

Store opens at 10.

Brunnen : 11:54
London St. Pancras EST : 20:39

Piece of cake.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sticktodrum on November 01, 2013, 06:03:49 PM
Get both.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sticktodrum on November 06, 2013, 09:05:10 PM
Here I am, rock you like a hurricane! Got into work today, and the two Spirit RTs were delivered yesterday. The box was waiting for me, and now I can enjoy! Woot!  :mail:

I'm enjoying this tool so far, it's a real departure from what I've gotten used to with Leatherman. I have some questions though, I'd be interested to get your guys' input.

My plier head is a little loose. I've read that it's fairly normal, and doesn't bother me. However it seems that the wire cutters don't cut as cleanly as they could. Is that normal? Wire cutting isn't too pivotal to my life, but I figured I'd ask what the consensus was on the plier head.

Since the scissors don't open all the way, how would one go about sharpening them? I just sharpened the scissors on my SAK last night on my Sharpmaker and they're brilliant now, but they open fully and these smaller ones don't. Anyone sharpen them?

Thanks for the input gents, here's my obligatory photo:  :multi:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2797878/Image%20Hosting/spirit-rt.jpg)


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on November 06, 2013, 09:17:11 PM
Welcome to the Spirit Club  :D In my experience its quite normal for the Spirit plier head to have a little play in the jaws and my only gripe with the Spirit is its poor wire cutters  :( although they are pretty good on hard wire but struggle on soft thinner wire.

Here I am, rock you like a hurricane! Got into work today, and the two Spirit RTs were delivered yesterday. The box was waiting for me, and now I can enjoy! Woot!  :mail:

I'm enjoying this tool so far, it's a real departure from what I've gotten used to with Leatherman. I have some questions though, I'd be interested to get your guys' input.

My plier head is a little loose. I've read that it's fairly normal, and doesn't bother me. However it seems that the wire cutters don't cut as cleanly as they could. Is that normal? Wire cutting isn't too pivotal to my life, but I figured I'd ask what the consensus was on the plier head.

Since the scissors don't open all the way, how would one go about sharpening them? I just sharpened the scissors on my SAK last night on my Sharpmaker and they're brilliant now, but they open fully and these smaller ones don't. Anyone sharpen them?

Thanks for the input gents, here's my obligatory photo:  :multi:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2797878/Image%20Hosting/spirit-rt.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sticktodrum on November 06, 2013, 10:38:39 PM
Welcome to the Spirit Club  :D In my experience its quite normal for the Spirit plier head to have a little play in the jaws and my only gripe with the Spirit is its poor wire cutters  :( although they are pretty good on hard wire but struggle on soft thinner wire.

Thank you for the reassurance. Yeah, the plier is a bit loose, but it doesn't bother me all that much. If it's normal and not just mine, then no worries. I have the kind of luck that nets me lemons and defective things, and my worry has aged me around 50 extra years...  :B:

Been using this thing around the office today, and it's a lot of fun. It feels great.

The scissors are pretty nice, and my original iffy feelings about them are gone. But still...how the smurf do I sharpen them? I read the one could pry off the spring bar to get them apart, but I can't seem to be able to do that. Granted, it may be a while before I need to sharpen them, but I'm curious how this captured spring thing will work for that.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: burnside on November 06, 2013, 10:45:38 PM
Since there is a lifetime warranty on Vic products, I imagine that if they ever needed serious sharpening, you could probably send them into Vicotionox or a Vic service center in the states for sharpeneing or replacement. Unless you can find out a good way to sharpen them, I think that might be the only solution.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J888www on November 06, 2013, 11:36:13 PM
Get both.  :cheers:
Only purchased the Standard cheapo   :climber: as I have plans for blah blah blah blah and the black coating may be of hindrance. Also this Month's budget was already spent a Month ago, so every little bit of savings will help.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J888www on November 08, 2013, 01:10:40 AM
Received the cheapo this afternoon..............thought the price was too good to be true............

Yes, I'm very disappointed with the received Spirit MultiTool but that's only because the item is not new, all the implements had been used or tested by someone and the seller didn't even wipe the dirt off the blade before he dispatched this product as "New"..............
I'm going to RMA this item and purchase another elsewhere.

I need new...........it's just one of those things, I prefer the tools not to have others paw prints.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: rickinFL on November 08, 2013, 01:39:17 AM
BO Spirit X reporting.
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s625/mikey_likey1/ramvler_zpsd6e644bc.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: metasyntax on November 08, 2013, 01:53:21 AM
BO Spirit X reporting.

Awesome picture! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nhoj on November 08, 2013, 02:26:24 AM
If you are worried about sharpening the scissors you could grind the spring to allow them to open all the way.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sticktodrum on November 08, 2013, 02:35:13 AM
Well, I'd have to get to the spring first...

But, I have managed to do that with the precision flat driver from my Charge AL. Used it to pry the spring up from the captured groove in the scissors, and I'm able to fully open them. So, that answers my sharpening concern.  :tu:

I'll have to make a video about this though, I think it'd be useful for some folks.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J888www on November 08, 2013, 02:24:59 PM
BO Spirit X reporting.
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s625/mikey_likey1/ramvler_zpsd6e644bc.jpg)
Is this a newer/older Model ? As I understand it the BO versions are made to accommodate military usage with incorporated crimpler in the plyers.

Wish Victorinox offer users an easier way to maintain their tools rather than the need to send the device to their factory. By using pivot barrels and torx screws rather than pins, they would only need to release the optimum torque settings and we'll all be happy bunnies. If they are concerned with possible flood of servicing then maybe shorten the period of guarantee instead of Lifetime and add reasonable restrictions.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: enki_ck on November 08, 2013, 02:40:06 PM
Are you sure it's the Spirit X? I haven't seen a non CC BO Spirit X, just the BO Spirit S.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sticktodrum on November 08, 2013, 06:58:11 PM
Well, the loose pliers finally got to me. I'm going to send it in to Vic tomorrow and ask for it to be tightened. I'm marking it as sentimental and not to replace the tool, as I don't want to send in an RT and get a standard X back.

It sucks to have to be without it, as I'm keeping the second one in the drawer as a safe queen. I'm likely going to pick up a standard Spirit X as well to use while the RT is gone.


Has anyone here had experience with their warranty? I've read mixed reports of greatness and terribleness.   :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: stealth007s on November 10, 2013, 07:36:51 AM
I'm in!¡!


Sent from the Millennium Falcon via AG-2G quad laser cannons
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on November 11, 2013, 03:51:07 AM
Welcome to the club Terry :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: stealth007s on November 11, 2013, 04:16:18 AM
Welcome to the club Terry :cheers:

Why thank you very much!¡! :cheers:

*edit- 7 away from 4k!¡!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on November 11, 2013, 04:51:40 AM
Welcome to the club Terry :cheers:

Why thank you very much!¡! :cheers:

*edit- 7 away from 4k!¡!

You're welcome very much :D

Oh, and I'm 1 post away from 4100 ;) 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: stealth007s on November 11, 2013, 05:46:32 AM
Oh, your already there :think: 4 to go.....
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on November 11, 2013, 05:57:09 AM
Oh, your already there :think: 4 to go.....

Well at the time I was 1 away :P 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: stealth007s on November 11, 2013, 06:02:29 AM
Oh, your already there :think: 4 to go.....

Well at the time I was 1 away :P 

 :rofl: 1 more....
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on November 11, 2013, 06:10:57 AM
Oh, your already there :think: 4 to go.....

Well at the time I was 1 away :P 

 :rofl: 1 more....

No, you're 1 over :twak: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Griffe on November 20, 2013, 03:48:17 PM
Just ordered mine from a seller on Amazon, model 3.0227 new with a pouch, 66.06 €.
Can't wait to have a real multitool, for once  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on December 13, 2013, 05:32:35 AM
Can I join? I've been proudly using my Spirit RT since it first came out. I love it! I own the Leatherman Wave, Charge and a purple Xe6 but always come back to my Spirit. It feels so comfy in my little hands :)


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on December 13, 2013, 02:40:17 PM
Consider yourself in the club mrynnr :cheers:  The Spirit RT is a nice one for sure :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on December 13, 2013, 06:48:50 PM

Consider yourself in the club mrynnr :cheers:  The Spirit RT is a nice one for sure :tu:

Thanks!


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Crow on January 07, 2014, 10:17:45 AM
Count me in. I have 3.0224 and 3.0227 models. Love these tools. Finishing is so beautiful, that makes me wanna dress like MIB, and use like MacGyver.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: burnside on January 07, 2014, 10:39:07 AM
I would love to find a BO Dutch Army Spirit S! For now, I am no longer in the club.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Crow on January 07, 2014, 03:14:47 PM
Its a nice looking knife. There is a store near me that sells BO Swisstool and spirit with capcrimper. Swisstool with plain and serrated edges. Spirit with plain edge and scissors. Prize is a bit high for me though.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J888www on January 07, 2014, 04:20:36 PM
...........Prize is a bit high for me though.

Firstly, no disrespect for the OP, as it is a little off topic, just trying to help out.

There's a Sale for the SwissTool X ATM $49.60, enter Coupon Code UP10 to receive an extra 10% discount, International Shipping is $9.95. Shipping CONUS is negligible.

http://www.swissoutpost.com/site/product/knife/SwissTool.aspx

At this price, I just couldn't resist the purchase. My Order was despatched Yesterday yet to be delivered so I cannot comment further. If it is brand new then it would be the bargain of the decade but I suspect it is the "old version" with the red letterings on the Inch Scale as the current new version do not have that "red" which will wear out in time.

Now waiting for a similar bargain with regard to the Spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Crow on January 07, 2014, 04:45:25 PM
That is a great deal. Too bad i already own SwissTool X. If they had the BO... :drool: might of have to think twice..
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on February 10, 2014, 11:29:46 PM
(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w539/CanadianLMfan/spiritxnew_zps82b8ab1b.png) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/CanadianLMfan/media/spiritxnew_zps82b8ab1b.png.html)

I'm in. 8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on February 10, 2014, 11:38:43 PM
Sweet! What do you think?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on February 10, 2014, 11:56:17 PM
Sweet! What do you think?

The tool is very nice, just what I expected it to be. :tu:

But will the Fuse I'm getting tomorrow be better? :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: J888www on February 11, 2014, 12:22:02 AM
But will the Fuse I'm getting tomorrow be better? :think:
I don't wish to sound negative or seem to be pessimistic but......it is just my own personal opinion.

NO
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on February 11, 2014, 12:35:39 AM
Sweet! What do you think?

The tool is very nice, just what I expected it to be. :tu:

But will the Fuse I'm getting tomorrow be better? :think:


While the Fuse is near and dear to my heart I doubt you will be more impressed with it than the Spirit. Both are great tools, but the Spirit has a better tool set and is made better in my opinion. I completely love both the Fuse and Spirit though. They both have there merits.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Caranthanus on February 11, 2014, 02:00:35 AM
Does SAK spirit counts? :think:
 :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on February 11, 2014, 02:30:30 AM
But will the Fuse I'm getting tomorrow be better? :think:
I don't wish to sound negative or seem to be pessimistic but......it is just my own personal opinion.

NO

MAYBE
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on March 22, 2014, 09:30:08 PM
Been awhile since a new member.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dale on March 22, 2014, 10:46:45 PM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/20140204_160006_LLS_zpsae44a21b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on March 22, 2014, 11:50:25 PM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/20140204_160006_LLS_zpsae44a21b.jpg)
Your table looks much better than mine. Of coarse I have a dog that likes to use it to look out the window.  :rant:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dale on March 22, 2014, 11:57:13 PM
(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh571/ajones1051/20140204_160006_LLS_zpsae44a21b.jpg)
Your table looks much better than mine. Of coarse I have a dog that likes to use it to look out the window.  :rant:

It's a dresser actually.. The only thing been on there... UM Nevermind  >:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on March 23, 2014, 12:00:37 AM
Well, nice buff job then.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dale on March 23, 2014, 12:24:53 AM
Well, nice buff job then.  :D

SHO NUFF  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 29, 2014, 02:38:09 PM
Finally, my first SwissTool. Applying for membership. :multi:  :salute:

Initial impressions: Wow!  :drool:  So snappy and shiny and Wow!  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on March 29, 2014, 02:47:34 PM
I think I can safely say; membership approved. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on March 29, 2014, 02:57:05 PM
Welcome to the club! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on March 29, 2014, 03:23:29 PM
What model is this because in the morning I confuse easily without lots of coffee (which ain't happened yet).

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Swisstool_zpsd8c7b947.jpg)

So, do I have Spirit or not?

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on March 29, 2014, 03:43:04 PM
Nope. You have the larger Swisstool. I'm sure there is a club for that too. I need to get me one of those.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on March 29, 2014, 03:47:29 PM
Nope. You have the larger Swisstool. I'm sure there is a club for that too. I need to get me one of those.  :)

Ok, so I got no Spirit....

Thank you!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on March 29, 2014, 03:49:40 PM
Get out! :twak: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on March 29, 2014, 03:56:15 PM
Get out! :twak: :D

Hey, the door just hit me where the good Lord split me...I'm going, I'm going!
 :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 29, 2014, 04:00:32 PM
I think I can safely say; membership approved. :tu:
Welcome to the club! :cheers:

Thanks men!  :cheers:

I'm thinking it will be a long and prosperous ownership. I mean Wow!  :drool:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Crow on March 29, 2014, 06:06:01 PM
What model is this because in the morning I confuse easily without lots of coffee (which ain't happened yet).

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Swisstool_zpsd8c7b947.jpg)

So, do I have Spirit or not?

No, but i have this with scissors. An all i have to say is, hamenahamenahamena  :drool: perfect.....
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on March 29, 2014, 06:47:55 PM
LOL! Yes, they are very very nice!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 02, 2014, 03:12:49 PM
This is an exceptional tool, it has already given my OHT a holiday from it's pouch a few times. The scraper/chisel tool is a nice feature, and the pliers are perfect for my needs. I must admit I have had a few LM's over the years, an original PST, an early Wave, a MUT, and a Crunch. The only one I still have is the Crunch, it lives in my toolbag, but it's still too fiddly to carry. I did like the blunt end of the MUT for light hammering, which none of my SAK's or other MT's had, but overall was too task specific for my needs, and heavy. I loved the PST not, after having SAK's, the fit and finish and operability were lacking to an extreme. The Wave was much better, but not enough to ride in a belt pouch, which is still not my favorite carry method. The Spirit surprised me with it's quality and engineering, especially the ease of use and the fact that every tool has a finished and solid feel to it. It's a good example of Vic quality overall. The only downsides I can think of so far are the missing scale tools, which is easily addressed, and having something for incidental food prep, which the 111's excel at. I have a Käsemesser in my knife block now, so I use that a lot anyway. Now I need to find a whole bunch of chores for my Spirit to do (remembering Syph's RS challenge, lol), so I can post it in the beater thread along with a more seasoned opinion.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 03, 2014, 03:21:59 PM
These are sold out at SMKW, but probably more than temporarily. The pic shows the new handle stamp configuration, but I'm still confused about the year that was done. 2010-11? 09?

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/products/Victorinox/Victorinox+Road+Tour+Collection+SwissTool%26%23153%3B+Spirit/V53922.html

I suppose the anthracite handles could be used as a heat source though.  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on April 04, 2014, 09:14:05 AM
This is an exceptional tool, it has already given my OHT a holiday from it's pouch a few times. The scraper/chisel tool is a nice feature, and the pliers are perfect for my needs. I must admit I have had a few LM's over the years, an original PST, an early Wave, a MUT, and a Crunch. The only one I still have is the Crunch, it lives in my toolbag, but it's still too fiddly to carry. I did like the blunt end of the MUT for light hammering, which none of my SAK's or other MT's had, but overall was too task specific for my needs, and heavy. I loved the PST not, after having SAK's, the fit and finish and operability were lacking to an extreme. The Wave was much better, but not enough to ride in a belt pouch, which is still not my favorite carry method. The Spirit surprised me with it's quality and engineering, especially the ease of use and the fact that every tool has a finished and solid feel to it. It's a good example of Vic quality overall. The only downsides I can think of so far are the missing scale tools, which is easily addressed, and having something for incidental food prep, which the 111's excel at. I have a Käsemesser in my knife block now, so I use that a lot anyway. Now I need to find a whole bunch of chores for my Spirit to do (remembering Syph's RS challenge, lol), so I can post it in the beater thread along with a more seasoned opinion.  :tu:
The Spirit is a great tool. It's ease of use makes it an easy pick when choosing which tool to carry. The problem of the missing scale tools is an easy fix, but the lack of a diamond file will keep this tool as a runner up for me.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on April 07, 2014, 07:29:54 AM
It is here!! Soooo shiny!! I'm having a lot of trouble putting this one down!!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/13685761323_db2edaa8bb.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mRn738)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/13686068334_0b2c7c5168.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mRoFiq)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Random Dan on April 07, 2014, 05:27:36 PM
I got one of them. Prefer the S version myself, not a fan of the scissor design.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5465/8757990921_ab0bc254ab_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on April 07, 2014, 06:18:45 PM
It is here!! Soooo shiny!! I'm having a lot of trouble putting this one down!!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/13685761323_db2edaa8bb.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mRn738)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/13686068334_0b2c7c5168.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mRoFiq)

lol, so shiny in fact I can hardly see it. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on April 07, 2014, 11:12:29 PM
I got one of them. Prefer the S version myself, not a fan of the scissor design.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5465/8757990921_ab0bc254ab_z.jpg)

Scissors are necessities. :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Random Dan on April 08, 2014, 12:18:36 AM
I got one of them. Prefer the S version myself, not a fan of the scissor design.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5465/8757990921_ab0bc254ab_z.jpg)

Scissors are necessities. :pok:
IMHO the scissors on a Classic are better than the ones on the Spirit. They open just as wide and are easier to use.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on April 08, 2014, 04:54:48 AM
I don't mind the Spirt's scissors . That said , I prefer those on regular Vics .

All that said I'd like a S , I'd just put a Rambler on my keys .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Random Dan on April 08, 2014, 05:15:27 AM
I don't mind the Spirt's scissors . That said , I prefer those on regular Vics .

All that said I'd like a S , I'd just put a Rambler on my keys .

Chris
That was my theory, I did have to stop carrying a Classic on my keys though. Had to stop by a court house and couldn't bring my car keys in without first removing the knife  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on April 08, 2014, 09:33:40 AM
I got one of them. Prefer the S version myself, not a fan of the scissor design.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5465/8757990921_ab0bc254ab_z.jpg)

Scissors are necessities. :pok:
IMHO the scissors on a Classic are better than the ones on the Spirit. They open just as wide and are easier to use.
Before I owned a Spirit I was told that the scissors are terrible. Now that I've owned and carried it a bit I have no problems with them. I guess you are gonna either love or hate them.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bmot on April 08, 2014, 10:02:29 AM
I got one of them. Prefer the S version myself, not a fan of the scissor design.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5465/8757990921_ab0bc254ab_z.jpg)

Scissors are necessities. :pok:
IMHO the scissors on a Classic are better than the ones on the Spirit. They open just as wide and are easier to use.
Before I owned a Spirit I was told that the scissors are terrible. Now that I've owned and carried it a bit I have no problems with them. I guess you are gonna either love or hate them.


I never hated the Spirit scissors, really... I think the main problem people have with them is that they're not the usual 91mm ones, not that they're actually bad.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on April 08, 2014, 02:29:17 PM
I got one of them. Prefer the S version myself, not a fan of the scissor design.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5465/8757990921_ab0bc254ab_z.jpg)

Scissors are necessities. :pok:
IMHO the scissors on a Classic are better than the ones on the Spirit. They open just as wide and are easier to use.
Before I owned a Spirit I was told that the scissors are terrible. Now that I've owned and carried it a bit I have no problems with them. I guess you are gonna either love or hate them.


I never hated the Spirit scissors, really... I think the main problem people have with them is that they're not the usual 91mm ones, not that they're actually bad.

Yeah, this is the case for me I think.  I don't hate them, and they cut just fine.  They're just different, and feel awkward due to the way they operate.  However, they work just fine, and can slice right through paper almost without even closing them since they are sort of already closed a bit. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 08, 2014, 03:14:44 PM
Used the scissors on mine a few times yesterday, they work great for me. The 91mm scissors I usually operate with my forefinger, bit the Spirit's work so much better with a thumb action. I like that they lock in place and don't twist around backward, it makes them easier to use IMO. The regular style scissors may open wider, but I don't think I can use them at all in a nearly 90 degree angle anyway. My Wiss tin snips don't open all the way either for obvious reasons. I like the longer handle design and spring setup too, it's well engineered. Loving this tool so far!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 08, 2014, 03:16:59 PM
Oh, I do need to demagnetize the thing, it seems to stick to me wherever I go now. ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: neillcurrie on April 08, 2014, 04:07:35 PM
I have a SwissTool, but no Spirit. If I were to get one I think I'd go for the X variety, but the SwissTool is so shiny and perfect I find myself not using it so as not to sully it's gleam. I'm afraid I'd be even worse with the Spirit, so I have held off, but the urge is bugging me.
If there ever were tools that were "too nice to actually use", I think the Vic plier-based tools would win, hands down.
Enablers out there: if there's an easy way to get over the "perfection" hump, and actually used the tool, let me know. (Don't say "just buy two, one to use, the other to polish)
 ;) ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Crow on April 08, 2014, 04:13:27 PM
I have a SwissTool, but no Spirit. If I were to get one I think I'd go for the X variety, but the SwissTool is so shiny and perfect I find myself not using it so as not to sully it's gleam. I'm afraid I'd be even worse with the Spirit, so I have held off, but the urge is bugging me.
If there ever were tools that were "too nice to actually use", I think the Vic plier-based tools would win, hands down.
Enablers out there: if there's an easy way to get over the "perfection" hump, and actually used the tool, let me know. (Don't say "just buy two, one to use, the other to polish)
 ;) ;)

Buy used Spirit. One that has use marks and scratches on it... It is easier to take it in use.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on April 08, 2014, 04:43:10 PM
I have a SwissTool, but no Spirit. If I were to get one I think I'd go for the X variety, but the SwissTool is so shiny and perfect I find myself not using it so as not to sully it's gleam. I'm afraid I'd be even worse with the Spirit, so I have held off, but the urge is bugging me.
If there ever were tools that were "too nice to actually use", I think the Vic plier-based tools would win, hands down.
Enablers out there: if there's an easy way to get over the "perfection" hump, and actually used the tool, let me know. (Don't say "just buy two, one to use, the other to polish)
 ;) ;)

Buy used Spirit. One that has use marks and scratches on it... It is easier to take it in use.

Either that, or scar it yourself, of course that brings up the whole issue of not wanting to harm it through use to begin with.  So I guess disregard that suggestion ;)  Although, if you didn't want to buy a used one and prefer new, then that would be the solution, but then you may as well just use it anyway instead of just intentionally harming the finish.  So again, disregard :rofl: :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on April 08, 2014, 05:07:37 PM
I have a SwissTool, but no Spirit. If I were to get one I think I'd go for the X variety, but the SwissTool is so shiny and perfect I find myself not using it so as not to sully it's gleam. I'm afraid I'd be even worse with the Spirit, so I have held off, but the urge is bugging me.
If there ever were tools that were "too nice to actually use", I think the Vic plier-based tools would win, hands down.
Enablers out there: if there's an easy way to get over the "perfection" hump, and actually used the tool, let me know. (Don't say "just buy two, one to use, the other to polish)
 ;) ;)

Buy used Spirit. One that has use marks and scratches on it... It is easier to take it in use.

Either that, or scar it yourself, of course that brings up the whole issue of not wanting to harm it through use to begin with.  So I guess disregard that suggestion ;)  Although, if you didn't want to buy a used one and prefer new, then that would be the solution, but then you may as well just use it anyway instead of just intentionally harming the finish.  So again, disregard :rofl: :whistle:
I bought mine used. It didn't have a mark on it. It is beautiful and shiny, but that doesn't stop me from using it. Think of it as a brand new shiny sports car sitting in your garage. You gotta drive it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 08, 2014, 06:41:43 PM
I bought a few used Swisstools and surprisingly they are still very shiny albeit they have mars on them.  I posted a picture though I can't remember in what thread that had seen better days and actually had a broken serrated blade.  This Swisstool was still very shiny and once cleaned looked great.     

Think of how wonderful you will feel using the tool as opposed to how bad you will feel marring the finish ( which would really be hard to do ).  You can always polish the tool down the road if the tool gets too bad.  Go for it, use it and feel amazing carrying and using that gleaming beautiful tool of yours  :pok:  :D 

 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 08, 2014, 11:56:33 PM
I can see the Spirit will take a lot of daily hard use to show any character, patina, battle scars, whatever you call it, but all the tools I treasure most have that very thing. I do like to buy new and know where all the character came from, but I think these tools are so sturdy that a used one should perform just fine, as long as it's just used and not abused. Think of all the SAK's that have been handed down for generations, or those alox soldiers that come up for auction that, if they could talk, what a story they would tell... :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Random Dan on April 09, 2014, 05:32:33 AM
Scratches and scuffs don't really bother me, it's those bloody fingerprints...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kkokkolis on April 09, 2014, 08:04:47 AM
I EDC mine and use it, with no remorse. It is more tough than it seems (all Vics are). In a nutsell, you might buy two, one to use and one to fondle.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 09, 2014, 02:39:42 PM
I didn't say get 2... :whistle:

But I do generally try to have 2 of whatever I'm going to carry, one for the collection or as a spare in case of loss, theft, etc. I don't tend to carry rare or expensive models, with the exception of the Deluxe Climber, which is only a little rare, but I have 5 of those now.

 :facepalm:

Spirit count 2, one user, one collection piece. Er, so far... :P

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on April 09, 2014, 05:23:22 PM
Two Spirits is not so bad, it could get a lot worse, trust me ...  :whistle:


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColP_zps563e2c50.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColP_zps563e2c50.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColT_zps9f093529.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColT_zps9f093529.jpg.html)


Same goes for Swisstools by the way ...  ::)


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20RS/SwisstoolRSd_zpsdd3b7d4e.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20RS/SwisstoolRSd_zpsdd3b7d4e.jpg.html)







Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on April 09, 2014, 05:44:04 PM
Two Spirits is not so bad, it could get a lot worse, trust me ...  :whistle:


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColP_zps563e2c50.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColP_zps563e2c50.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColT_zps9f093529.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColT_zps9f093529.jpg.html)


Same goes for Swisstools by the way ...  ::)


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20RS/SwisstoolRSd_zpsdd3b7d4e.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20RS/SwisstoolRSd_zpsdd3b7d4e.jpg.html)

Yeah, when you've got 27 Spirits, you know there's a problem :pok: ;) :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 09, 2014, 10:54:59 PM
Two Spirits is not so bad, it could get a lot worse, trust me ...  :whistle:


Same goes for Swisstools by the way ...  ::)


lol, before MTO I had no alox, no Wengers, no 84's, no 58's, etc...  :facepalm:

That RT looks sweet, that would be one that I would not enjoy scratching up.  :drool:

Uh oh, this is a familiar path...   :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on April 09, 2014, 11:36:13 PM
Two Spirits is not so bad, it could get a lot worse, trust me ...  :whistle:


Same goes for Swisstools by the way ...  ::)


lol, before MTO I had no alox, no Wengers, no 84's, no 58's, etc...  :facepalm:

That RT looks sweet, that would be one that I would not enjoy scratching up.  :drool:

Uh oh, this is a familiar path...   :ahhh

So, you like the RT, do you ...?


(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/Eric-backup1/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/040.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/Eric-backup1/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/040.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/IMG_7308.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/IMG_7308.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/IMG_7348.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Road%20Tour/IMG_7348.jpg.html)


 >:D

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 10, 2014, 12:07:56 AM
Thanks for that, Mr. Enabler. Yes it's very  :drool: :drool: :drool: !!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on April 10, 2014, 12:44:56 AM
Thanks for that, Mr. Enabler. Yes it's very  :drool: :drool: :drool: !!!

My pleasure my friend, my pleasure ...  ;)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on April 10, 2014, 02:37:34 AM
Two Spirits is not so bad, it could get a lot worse, trust me ...  :whistle:


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColP_zps563e2c50.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColP_zps563e2c50.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColT_zps9f093529.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20Collection/SpiritColT_zps9f093529.jpg.html)


Same goes for Swisstools by the way ...  ::)


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20RS/SwisstoolRSd_zpsdd3b7d4e.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20RS/SwisstoolRSd_zpsdd3b7d4e.jpg.html)

 :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: u99 on May 20, 2014, 05:36:14 PM
My Spirit family  :D
(http://s30.postimg.org/sga7r4hv5/P5204639_Kopiowanie.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
(http://s29.postimg.org/7dzpmkxyv/P5204649_Kopiowanie.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
(http://s8.postimg.org/frv53xjyd/P5204658_Kopiowanie.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
(http://s22.postimg.org/ikfu1z8n5/P5204664_Kopiowanie.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on May 20, 2014, 06:01:34 PM
My Spirit family  :D
(http://s30.postimg.org/sga7r4hv5/P5204639_Kopiowanie.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

Nice! I like the snap pouch, wherever did you find that? All I can find in Vic pouches with snap are nylon and 91mm leather ones.

The black Spirit without the cap crimper is cool too, and hard to find it seems...  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: u99 on May 20, 2014, 07:22:01 PM
I like the snap pouch, wherever did you find that?
I bought from a friend of knives.pl.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 20, 2014, 07:57:43 PM
My Spirit family  :D
(http://s30.postimg.org/sga7r4hv5/P5204639_Kopiowanie.jpg) (http://postimage.org/)

Nice! I like the snap pouch, wherever did you find that? All I can find in Vic pouches with snap are nylon and 91mm leather ones.

The black Spirit without the cap crimper is cool too, and hard to find it seems...  :drool:
The pouch with the snap closure is the one that comes with the RT Spirit. 

I didn't like the velcro pouches either at first, but I've been using them for a couple of years now and they haven't failed me once, and the velcro closure is still in very good shape (and they do look very nice, in my opinion).

@ u99: nice family shots my friend, I just love the last one with the Spirits on top of each other, very nice  :drool:.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kirk13 on May 20, 2014, 09:45:52 PM
It is here!! Soooo shiny!! I'm having a lot of trouble putting this one down!!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/13685761323_db2edaa8bb.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mRn738)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/13686068334_0b2c7c5168.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mRoFiq)

lol, so shiny in fact I can hardly see it. :D

Nah,it's the limited edition for the Galafrey Flag Ship Store. It has a Chameleon   Circuit fitted!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on May 20, 2014, 09:50:43 PM
I've got a scratched up rt. Adds character lol


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on May 20, 2014, 10:42:09 PM
The pouch with the snap closure is the one that comes with the RT Spirit. 

I didn't like the velcro pouches either at first, but I've been using them for a couple of years now and they haven't failed me once, and the velcro closure is still in very good shape (and they do look very nice, in my opinion).

Thanks TG, good to know. :salute:

I tried a velcro pouch for a very short time with my OHT, and the one that came with my Spirit looks great and works great, but the ripping sound drives me out of my tree.  :ahhh

I've got a scratched up rt. Adds character lol

I may have to start looking for an RT, and this leads to... :facepalm:

There's a few miles on the original now, not a single problem or complaint, a great tool, super happy with it. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on May 20, 2014, 11:08:16 PM
The pouch with the snap closure is the one that comes with the RT Spirit. 

I didn't like the velcro pouches either at first, but I've been using them for a couple of years now and they haven't failed me once, and the velcro closure is still in very good shape (and they do look very nice, in my opinion).

Thanks TG, good to know. :salute:

I tried a velcro pouch for a very short time with my OHT, and the one that came with my Spirit looks great and works great, but the ripping sound drives me out of my tree.  :ahhh

I've got a scratched up rt. Adds character lol

I may have to start looking for an RT, and this leads to... :facepalm:

There's a few miles on the original now, not a single problem or complaint, a great tool, super happy with it. :)

For some strange reason I always find myself opening the large flat screwdriver on the Spirit (like your pic), one of my favorite tools on the Spirit, flat screwdriver, pry bar, bottle opener ... all in one.  The thickness of that tool makes it look so nice ... (much nicer than the one on the Swisstool in my view). 

I can just open and close it time and time again, just love the feel of how it locks, and unlocks ...

I know, I know ...

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/crazy-sign-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on May 20, 2014, 11:24:03 PM
Yep, me too, the most used tool on my Spirit and OHT both. :tu: I used the 91mm version a lot too, but the locking ones get more severe and therefore more use altogether.

I guess I do a lot of prying and scraping stuff?  ??? lol
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on June 19, 2014, 11:56:18 AM
I'm in - my new Spirit Plus:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/14270818538_88ef769aea_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nK4Fau)

This thing is lovely.  The serrated sheep's foot blade is interesting - never been keen on serrated blades but I'll test this one for a while and see how it goes.  Doesn't feel like as much of a knockabout tool as the Rebar but the tools and folding action are better than my Leatherman tools and so so shiny.  Outside opening blades are nice but the pouch is naff.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14456300974_ac553db453_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o2sjCw)

The best bit:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14456057982_27673bafdd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o2r5p1)
With 30% off that.  £62.30! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bmot on June 19, 2014, 04:24:23 PM
That's one great deal, Hiraethus! :tu: :tu:


I personally really like the Vic serrations... Perfect for every day tasks like box cutting and opening packages, but they aren't so aggressive they get in the way of cutting other stuff. Exactly right, I'd say :tu: Wicked sharp, too :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smashie on June 19, 2014, 05:18:34 PM
I'm in now with cheap (for the UK) £53 spirit.
Thanks to Taxidad for he heads up on that.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/19/tupa6u5a.jpg)

I haven't found anything I don't really like about it. Although it is a bloody fingerprint magnet!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: toolguy on June 19, 2014, 07:22:37 PM
I'll add my lowly pics of my Spirit.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Crow on June 19, 2014, 08:28:07 PM
One has just to love these...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sparkydave on June 21, 2014, 10:48:29 PM
Nearly picked up a spirit today in the chandlers. Bit steep at 120 euros though


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sawman on June 27, 2014, 03:15:32 AM
HOLY smurf that's almost $200 USD!!!!!!!!!  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on June 30, 2014, 07:43:33 PM
Finally got a Spirit RT.  :) It's much more :drool: than I was expecting. I won't scratch this one up, but am tempted to borrow the snap pouch for my carry Spirit. I should resist as these are so expensive, and I'm not likely to find another. My Spirit collection is growing... :ahhh

Sorry for the poor quality photography, my electronics budget is always further down the list from my SAK budget. ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on June 30, 2014, 09:28:53 PM
I love the RT! It's so beautiful.


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on July 11, 2014, 02:44:56 AM
Can I ask you guys which version is your favorite?


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: CanadianLMfan on July 11, 2014, 02:47:19 AM
Can I ask you guys which version is your favorite?

Spirit X
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 11, 2014, 03:08:03 AM
I'd go with the Spirit (regular butterblade version), which is the one I have.  However, I wanted the Spirit S, so that could have been a contender for my favorite as well.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on July 11, 2014, 03:23:27 AM

I'd go with the Spirit (regular butterblade version), which is the one I have.  However, I wanted the Spirit S, so that could have been a contender for my favorite as well.
yeah I'm sad they discontinued the S. I should have bought one when I has the chance :( I think it's the only one missing in my "collection" :)


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: detron on August 09, 2014, 04:34:10 AM
I am in!

OK,  everyone who I have silently doubted on this tool,  I WAS WRONG!  this thing is SOO amazing!
I keep playing with it and it is such a fascinating tool.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/detronphillips/multitools/Spirit/DSC00991.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/detronphillips/media/multitools/Spirit/DSC00991.jpg.html)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/detronphillips/multitools/Spirit/DSC00990.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/detronphillips/media/multitools/Spirit/DSC00990.jpg.html)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/detronphillips/multitools/Spirit/DSC00989.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/detronphillips/media/multitools/Spirit/DSC00989.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jerseydevil on August 09, 2014, 04:53:02 AM
Awesome, Detron!  :tu:  The Spirit RT I got from sticktodrum is waiting at the store for me to open, fondle, and use the crap out of tomorrow......  :mail:  :D



Hey! 6,000 posts!  :o
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: detron on August 09, 2014, 04:55:39 AM
Awesome, Detron!  :tu:  The Spirit RT I got from sticktodrum is waiting at the store for me to open, fondle, and use the crap out of tomorrow......  :mail:  :D



Hey! 6,000 posts!  :o

Congrats!  I am plugging away towards the ANLC,  have a ways to go, but I am getting there
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on August 09, 2014, 05:18:02 AM
Congrats on the 6,000 JD!  :tu:

Detron - The Spirit is a incredible multitool. Not sure is you were doubting what kind of condition the tool would come in or if you would like the actual tool (or both), but it's hard to go wrong with a Spirit.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: detron on August 09, 2014, 05:19:23 AM
Congrats on the 6,000 JD!  :tu:

Detron - The Spirit is a incredible multitool. Not sure is you were doubting what kind of condition the tool would come in or if you would like the actual tool (or both), but it's hard to go wrong with a Spirit.  :tu:

I Loved my Charge TTi so much that I could not imagine being this happy with another tool.

I had a SwissTool, and it is great, but the Spirit to me is so much nicer, even if you ignore the size difference.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on August 09, 2014, 05:35:54 AM
Welcome to the club Detron, and I'm glad you like your Spirit :cheers:  They're a beauty of a multitool, and have great fiddle factor too :tu:

Congrats on the 6000 posts too Tom :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on August 09, 2014, 11:36:48 AM
Congrats on the 6,000 JD!  :tu:

Detron - The Spirit is a incredible multitool. Not sure is you were doubting what kind of condition the tool would come in or if you would like the actual tool (or both), but it's hard to go wrong with a Spirit.  :tu:

I Loved my Charge TTi so much that I could not imagine being this happy with another tool.

I had a SwissTool, and it is great, but the Spirit to me is so much nicer, even if you ignore the size difference.

I'm glad you like it.  :tu:

Congrats jd, that is a big number.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jerseydevil on August 09, 2014, 03:38:04 PM
Thanks guys!  Not a bad number of posts for someone who figured he'd ask a queston or two and that's it..... ::)

Anyway, actually on-topic (wait, what? :think: ), :woohoo:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140809_093039_zpsf8ubwfdr.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140809_093039_zpsf8ubwfdr.jpg.html)

Nice and shiny.  Gonna have to do something about that..... >:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on August 09, 2014, 03:54:04 PM
Nice RT Tom, and welcome to the club
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on August 09, 2014, 11:48:14 PM
Nice and shiny.  Gonna have to do something about that..... >:D
:popcorn:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jerseydevil on August 10, 2014, 01:39:45 AM
Nice and shiny.  Gonna have to do something about that..... >:D
:popcorn:

 :D  It'll get there soon enough I'm sure.  Here's another pretty pic, just to get it officially out of the way.  Today it opened boxes, cut coupons, opened tint cans, pried open paint cans, and tightened a couple of screws.  It also opened a can of hash earlier for dinner.  :)

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on August 10, 2014, 02:45:14 AM
Nice and shiny.  Gonna have to do something about that..... >:D
:popcorn:

 :D  It'll get there soon enough I'm sure.  Here's another pretty pic, just to get it officially out of the way.  Today it opened boxes, cut coupons, opened tint cans, pried open paint cans, and tightened a couple of screws. It also opened a can of hash earlier for dinner.  :)

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg.html)


Corned Beef I assume.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pingu on August 11, 2014, 12:24:36 PM
Maybe premature to count me in but my Spirit arrived in the post.

Surely the evident twist isn't right.  Anybody seen this before?  Is it common?

I can send this one back but will the next one be right?  No box, just a polythene sleeve.  That right?

A disappointing start to the week.


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on August 11, 2014, 12:43:56 PM
Normal to get some misalignment, I think.  The ends of mine are about 0.8mm out.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on August 11, 2014, 04:12:00 PM
Mine has that misalignment issue as well, but not quite as far as that.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Crow on August 11, 2014, 05:46:39 PM
That is normal. 50% of mine are like that. Both of them...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pingu on August 11, 2014, 05:55:58 PM
Thanks all.  Mine is about 2mm.  It's going back and I cancelled the replacement until I think this through.  Apart from that I liked what I saw but my faith in Victorinox has been dented.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pingu on August 11, 2014, 06:46:17 PM
Mine has that misalignment issue as well, but not quite as far as that.

Thanks again.  Wise after the event I can see there has been previous chatter about this including your own.    Don't know what to think, some reports say 50% affected, another poster had 5 or 6 unaffected examples.  This has not been helped by Amazon fulfilling the product in a cellophane sleeve, boxless without manufacturer's instructions or warranty information.

None of my LM MTs display handle misalignment.  Even the one handle thinner Juice is not misaligned.  I expected no less of the Spirit plus a bit of polish with the finish.  Not bothered by the flat surface wobble talk but I do want my handles to align.

So until I can chose my example in a retail situation I'm out. :cry:







Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on August 11, 2014, 06:52:58 PM
Nice and shiny.  Gonna have to do something about that..... >:D
:popcorn:

 :D  It'll get there soon enough I'm sure.  Here's another pretty pic, just to get it officially out of the way.  Today it opened boxes, cut coupons, opened tint cans, pried open paint cans, and tightened a couple of screws.  It also opened a can of hash earlier for dinner.  :)

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg.html)

You gonna need to do a lot more then that to get the "shiny" of. Frankly, with use like you describe, it will take a few years. That Spirit is a tough bugger. I hammered a nail in with my Road Tour handle. Not even a tiny mark. Unless you drag it behind a car for a few miles it is dang hard to get it scuffed.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: enki_ck on August 11, 2014, 07:26:00 PM
We had a thread about that a while back.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,47468.0.html

I have two Spirits, both have a slight misalignment, but even though I've used and carried the Spirit for a few years now as it's my favorite mid sized multi, I've never noticed this until the first thread popped up. Sorry to hear it bothers some people as much but for me it was never an issue.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jerseydevil on August 11, 2014, 07:29:45 PM
Nice and shiny.  Gonna have to do something about that..... >:D
:popcorn:

 :D  It'll get there soon enough I'm sure.  Here's another pretty pic, just to get it officially out of the way.  Today it opened boxes, cut coupons, opened tint cans, pried open paint cans, and tightened a couple of screws.  It also opened a can of hash earlier for dinner.  :)

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg.html)

You gonna need to do a lot more then that to get the "shiny" of. Frankly, with use like you describe, it will take a few years. That Spirit is a tough bugger. I hammered a nail in with my Road Tour handle. Not even a tiny mark. Unless you drag it behind a car for a few miles it is dang hard to get it scuffed.
Yep so I noticed after using it as a hammer earlier.....  ::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on August 11, 2014, 08:29:19 PM
Nice and shiny.  Gonna have to do something about that..... >:D
:popcorn:

 :D  It'll get there soon enough I'm sure.  Here's another pretty pic, just to get it officially out of the way.  Today it opened boxes, cut coupons, opened tint cans, pried open paint cans, and tightened a couple of screws.  It also opened a can of hash earlier for dinner.  :)

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/RT1_zps057ee9af.jpg.html)

You gonna need to do a lot more then that to get the "shiny" of. Frankly, with use like you describe, it will take a few years. That Spirit is a tough bugger. I hammered a nail in with my Road Tour handle. Not even a tiny mark. Unless you drag it behind a car for a few miles it is dang hard to get it scuffed.
Yep so I noticed after using it as a hammer earlier.....  ::)

Spirits are so though they Keep you from buying one of those hammer multi's.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on November 20, 2014, 10:39:16 AM
I consider myself a very lucky new member of the SOC - I've been carrying my new Spirit around for a week now and am really impressed with it's quality.

I love the 'butter' knife - so much so I think it would be a great addition to a usual SAK.

Here are some pics of 'Nabber':

(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20141119_003_zpsb6cb1561.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20141119_003_zpsb6cb1561.jpg.html)
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20141119_001_zps158ad8af.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20141119_001_zps158ad8af.jpg.html)

The only improvements I can think of would be a proper lanyard ring and somehow (don't know how) making it UK legal.

The fit and finish is marvellous although I can't compare it with any of its competitors. I have probably reached the pinnacle with my fist ever full sized, pliers based MT.

Cheers again Gustaphasmob  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on November 20, 2014, 03:24:16 PM
Nice. Glad you're enjoying it. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on December 04, 2014, 07:14:18 PM
I was talking to a chap at work today and he mentioned he had 3 Leatherman tools. I asked if he'd bring them in for me to inspect as I have never seen one up close.

He brought in a Supertool, a Surge and a Micra, and left them with me for half an hour so.

If I'd seen them before having a Spirit I think I would have been impressed by them, and I'm not questioning their capability as their popularity on this forum is testament to that, but they seemed quite unrefined when compared to the Spirit.

Do others agree?

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pingu on December 04, 2014, 07:46:13 PM
I don't carry mine routinely mainly because of the locking blade.   I recognise the fit and finish, for example the complete absence of clumping, rock solid lock-up and easy nail-nick access to every tool.  I don't like the polished finish (over brushed) because I fear it will mark easily.

For my needs which includes cutting stranded copper wire the cutters are poor :cry: and the cutter notch halfway up the cutter results in a short plain section which struggles with cable ties.  No idea why the designer thought two notches were required. :think:

Of course there is always the excellent scissors but I would rather keep them for paper.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jibs182 on December 05, 2014, 01:22:34 AM
Been my EDC at work for the last few months.

I really love the serrated butter knife.

The standard Vic sheath was nice and held everything fine, but I found it started to stretch out and wasn't a snug fit for the tool anymore. In this pic I have everything minus the corkscrew and plus a Fenix E01, jammed into a Skinth L Shield.  It is real tight but it is loosening up and is working well.

I prefer the Spirit to the regular SwissTool, but both are great tools.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on January 09, 2015, 02:34:17 PM
Box just arrived form Germany :mail:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7565/16211916286_13a1f6b9e2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qGAiU3)

What's inside?  Nice sheath
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/16050290968_2e89d3b660_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qsiWjC)

And inside that?
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8653/15617946813_7e6e137da8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pN74t4)

Mmmm, lovely blackness
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7558/16050290328_821461a5f4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qsiW8A)

Next to my SS Spirit
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7578/16237804365_9fed61bc5c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qJSZwe)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pingu on January 09, 2015, 02:41:11 PM
Nice. :drool:

Any handle misalignment evident?

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on January 09, 2015, 02:44:54 PM
About the same as on my other Spirit - just less than a millimetre.  No problem for me.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on January 09, 2015, 02:47:35 PM
Do you have a weekend of playing ahead of you?

Wiil it be a user or a shelf elf?

Very nice either way.

I used my SS version today to remove and measure a barrel lock at work. Easy peasy.

Have fun with it  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pingu on January 09, 2015, 02:51:14 PM
About the same as on my other Spirit - just less than a millimetre.  No problem for me.

 :tu: Eventually I accepted a SS Spirit with about that.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on January 09, 2015, 05:36:50 PM
That's one version I'd love to own  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on January 09, 2015, 05:57:14 PM
Do you have a weekend of playing ahead of you?

Wiil it be a user or a shelf elf?

Very nice either way.

I used my SS version today to remove and measure a barrel lock at work. Easy peasy.

Have fun with it  :tu:

Started playing already. :D  Definitely a user - used it this afternoon while fitting a new car battery, and then to open some tins of beans and packets of herbs while cooking chilli for dinner. :tu:

:tu: Eventually I accepted a SS Spirit with about that.

Good, I'm glad you found one you're happy with.

That's one version I'd love to own  :D

I'm trying to tell myself I don't need to collect all of the different variants. :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on January 10, 2015, 06:44:38 AM
Very nice! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on January 10, 2015, 07:03:06 PM
Very nice indeed. :tu:

Just so happens that I've been carrying my Spirit X on me today for the first time in far too long.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: EDCfan on January 11, 2015, 02:35:26 PM
Hello,

I’ve got my 1st Spirit for Christmas.  I’m impressed with the quality, except of the pliers – I attached 2 pics – is this normal, or they are not correctly fitted? The tool is brand new, with no stamped pliers. The pivot is also OK, no side movement.

Thank You for help  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on January 11, 2015, 02:36:58 PM
Hmm... I'm pretty sure that's not normal
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on January 11, 2015, 03:26:43 PM
No, not what I'd expect to see either. :-\
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kmanct3 on January 12, 2015, 02:11:52 AM
Here's mine ,,,,,,(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/11/6eb33c09144de7fc156126fc7de0ac5a.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/11/0a0f12bc752d665dcd7d178b3b5ea328.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hellsing on February 10, 2015, 07:12:36 PM
My little spirit, gift of my girlfriend ^^

(http://tof.canardpc.com/preview2/212de888-8235-4051-a42d-1999d50fd1ad.jpg) (http://tof.canardpc.com/view/212de888-8235-4051-a42d-1999d50fd1ad.jpg)

I love the sheat, enough space for a small adjustable wrench (correct me if i'm wrong, in french it's clef à molette)

(http://tof.canardpc.com/preview2/8d6bf4db-c9cf-4fa4-8cad-fef018614c5d.jpg) (http://tof.canardpc.com/view/8d6bf4db-c9cf-4fa4-8cad-fef018614c5d.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on February 10, 2015, 07:20:20 PM
I consider myself a very lucky new member of the SOC - I've been carrying my new Spirit around for a week now and am really impressed with it's quality.

I love the 'butter' knife - so much so I think it would be a great addition to a usual SAK.

Here are some pics of 'Nabber':

(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20141119_003_zpsb6cb1561.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20141119_003_zpsb6cb1561.jpg.html)
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20141119_001_zps158ad8af.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20141119_001_zps158ad8af.jpg.html)

The only improvements I can think of would be a proper lanyard ring and somehow (don't know how) making it UK legal.

The fit and finish is marvellous although I can't compare it with any of its competitors. I have probably reached the pinnacle with my fist ever full sized, pliers based MT.

Cheers again Gustaphasmob  :salute:




ill be joinibg soon  :tu: have too say another big thanks to our kirky for loaning me his spirit  :salute: luke ill be copying your lanyard  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on February 10, 2015, 10:17:12 PM
Huzzah! Now we can blame Kirky for something good! Have you n Kirky worked out some sort of deal? Like in indecent proposal?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on February 10, 2015, 11:12:18 PM
Huzzah! Now we can blame Kirky for something good! Have you n Kirky worked out some sort of deal? Like in indecent proposal?

 :rofl: no I've struck a deal Thomas  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on February 10, 2015, 11:30:55 PM
Huzzah! Now we can blame Kirky for something good! Have you n Kirky worked out some sort of deal? Like in indecent proposal?

 :rofl: no I've struck a deal Thomas  :tu:

And how does kirky feel about this?  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on February 11, 2015, 12:19:08 AM
Huzzah! Now we can blame Kirky for something good! Have you n Kirky worked out some sort of deal? Like in indecent proposal?

 :rofl: no I've struck a deal Thomas  :tu:

And how does kirky feel about this?  :D


I'm not sure,but its all his fault  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jon on February 28, 2015, 10:21:05 PM
I'm in :-)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/28/78e794f4108394e4b9927e73303bbb58.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 01, 2015, 07:16:41 AM
Huzzah! Now we can blame Kirky for something good! Have you n Kirky worked out some sort of deal? Like in indecent proposal?

 :rofl: no I've struck a deal Thomas  :tu:

And how does kirky feel about this?  :D

Who cares how Kirks feels about it, how did I get left out of this deal. It is common knowledge around here I am all about indecent smurf and Spirits. Would have thought Harley was the first name to come up in this sort of conversation.

Is it my new rule about not putting out till after dinner? It is more of a guideline or suggestion then a rule. Heck for the right offer I would even pay for the food. Just saying.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on March 01, 2015, 10:41:43 AM
Huzzah! Now we can blame Kirky for something good! Have you n Kirky worked out some sort of deal? Like in indecent proposal?

 :rofl: no I've struck a deal Thomas  :tu:

And how does kirky feel about this?  :D

Who cares how Kirks feels about it, how did I get left out of this deal. It is common knowledge around here I am all about indecent smurf and Spirits. Would have thought Harley was the first name to come up in this sort of conversation.

Is it my new rule about not putting out till after dinner? It is more of a guideline or suggestion then a rule. Heck for the right offer I would even pay for the food. Just saying.

You know the rules Harley, pay off your bar tab and I'll put you back on the list.  :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on March 02, 2015, 03:09:54 PM
Big news from the Spirit World........

I have moved my lanyard! The new position is much better:

(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20150302_002_zpsfldbvzjy.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20150302_002_zpsfldbvzjy.jpg.html)

Also I have a modded bit holder I use on my Monwoody (as it's been renamed) and it fits solidly on the Spirit too:

(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20150223_002_zpsnri4glak.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20150223_002_zpsnri4glak.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on March 09, 2015, 07:24:02 PM
I'm in,for a fondle  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on March 09, 2015, 08:11:17 PM
Man caught in road fondling tool.

They don't have the internets in prison zed. Think on.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on March 09, 2015, 09:32:33 PM
Man caught in road fondling tool.

They don't have the internets in prison zed. Think on.


And no more fondling  :ahhh  and no internet  :ahhh  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on March 09, 2015, 11:06:24 PM
Ah, the SwissTool Spirit :dd: . I need to take some new pics of it. A great MT, in fact my favourite, despite some shortcomings like irritating scissors, limited wood saw length and a peculiar plain edge blade spine.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ford1911 on March 10, 2015, 12:39:00 AM
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc454/ford191145/f3cca3d7-d512-46f0-9ecd-cd6a8fea4dbe.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/ford191145/media/f3cca3d7-d512-46f0-9ecd-cd6a8fea4dbe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 16, 2015, 06:17:28 PM
Man caught in road fondling tool.

They don't have the internets in prison zed. Think on.


And no more fondling  :ahhh  and no internet  :ahhh  :ahhh

If anything there will be to much fondling in prison.

No internet is a real punishment though, well that and the unwanted fondling.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on March 16, 2015, 07:58:53 PM
Man caught in road fondling tool.

They don't have the internets in prison zed. Think on.


And no more fondling  :ahhh  and no internet  :ahhh  :ahhh

If anything there will be to much fondling in prison.

No internet is a real punishment though, well that and the unwanted fondling.




 :ahhh  :ahhh  nooo MTO   :ahhh  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on March 16, 2015, 10:28:30 PM
Not so bothered about the fondling then? Just the lack of internet...
We wouldn't even be able to virtually visit you.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on March 16, 2015, 11:29:58 PM
Not so bothered about the fondling then? Just the lack of internet...
We wouldn't even be able to virtually visit you.

Being banged up sucks ,i choose a life of virtual reality and fondling  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 17, 2015, 11:11:18 AM
Not so bothered about the fondling then? Just the lack of internet...
We wouldn't even be able to virtually visit you.

Conjugal?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on March 17, 2015, 11:24:28 AM
Not so bothered about the fondling then? Just the lack of internet...
We wouldn't even be able to virtually visit you.

Conjugal?

That's alright for you to say from Afganistan - I'm probably within driving distance.  :facepalm:

Would it be too tenuous to organise a Monjugal visit? Would you mind sharing your man with Zed?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 17, 2015, 11:47:55 AM
Not so bothered about the fondling then? Just the lack of internet...
We wouldn't even be able to virtually visit you.

Conjugal?

That's alright for you to say from Afganistan - I'm probably within driving distance.  :facepalm:

Would it be too tenuous to organise a Monjugal visit? Would you mind sharing your man with Zed?

Heck yes drive on over. I will set up some ranges and a helo ride for ya.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JNieporte on May 16, 2015, 11:42:30 PM
Can't let a 50-page thread die. Spirit X...
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/JNieporteBF/16May2015/003_zpsbxfdx6ro.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 18, 2015, 12:00:39 PM
Can't let a 50-page thread die. Spirit X...
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/JNieporteBF/16May2015/003_zpsbxfdx6ro.jpg)

Nice pic  :salute:

I'm unsure about that corkscrew attachment. Does anyone actually use it? It seems a bit of a palaver to set it all up, when you've probably (on this forum at least) got a SAK handy to open any winecorks.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Grass on May 18, 2015, 12:35:38 PM
Looking at the corkscrew makes me wonder... anyone found a way to include a toothpick into the Spirit somehow? :)

[Also, even further off topic, I got a Leatherman Wave recently, and one month later it has rust spots, despite no exposure to water. Combined with general build quality, design and feel, I've been strongly reminded of why I'm a Victorinox chap.]
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JNieporte on May 18, 2015, 12:36:52 PM
Can't let a 50-page thread die. Spirit X...
(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy277/JNieporteBF/16May2015/003_zpsbxfdx6ro.jpg)

Nice pic  :salute:

I'm unsure about that corkscrew attachment. Does anyone actually use it? It seems a bit of a palaver to set it all up, when you've probably (on this forum at least) got a SAK handy to open any winecorks.

I've used it. Not necessarily for opening corks. If I'm carrying the SwissTool (or Spirit) then I'm not carrying a SAK. I use the corkscrew a lot. It's especially handy for untying hard knots.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 18, 2015, 12:47:19 PM
Looking at the corkscrew makes me wonder... anyone found a way to include a toothpick into the Spirit somehow? :)

[Also, even further off topic, I got a Leatherman Wave recently, and one month later it has rust spots, despite no exposure to water. Combined with general build quality, design and feel, I've been strongly reminded of why I'm a Victorinox chap.]

I suffer from Palmer Hyperhidrosis which means my hands literally drip with sweat at some point most days (especially when I'm stressed or working hard). My Spirit (Victorinox, not my actual spirit!) has had plenty of opportunity to rust, but is still as smooth and shiny as the day I received it. I'm not sure a Leatherman would last very long in my hands!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 18, 2015, 08:17:46 PM
Looking at the corkscrew makes me wonder... anyone found a way to include a toothpick into the Spirit somehow? :)

[Also, even further off topic, I got a Leatherman Wave recently, and one month later it has rust spots, despite no exposure to water. Combined with general build quality, design and feel, I've been strongly reminded of why I'm a Victorinox chap.]

I suffer from Palmer Hyperhidrosis which means my hands literally drip with sweat at some point most days (especially when I'm stressed or working hard). My Spirit (Victorinox, not my actual spirit!) has had plenty of opportunity to rust, but is still as smooth and shiny as the day I received it. I'm not sure a Leatherman would last very long in my hands!


Do you find the Spirit to be slippery when your hands are very sweaty?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 18, 2015, 08:43:56 PM
Looking at the corkscrew makes me wonder... anyone found a way to include a toothpick into the Spirit somehow? :)

[Also, even further off topic, I got a Leatherman Wave recently, and one month later it has rust spots, despite no exposure to water. Combined with general build quality, design and feel, I've been strongly reminded of why I'm a Victorinox chap.]

I suffer from Palmer Hyperhidrosis which means my hands literally drip with sweat at some point most days (especially when I'm stressed or working hard). My Spirit (Victorinox, not my actual spirit!) has had plenty of opportunity to rust, but is still as smooth and shiny as the day I received it. I'm not sure a Leatherman would last very long in my hands!


Do you find the Spirit to be slippery when your hands are very sweaty?

Lol! No more than anything else! It's so bad it wouldn't matter what the finish on the Spirit was  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 18, 2015, 08:49:47 PM
Looking at the corkscrew makes me wonder... anyone found a way to include a toothpick into the Spirit somehow? :)

[Also, even further off topic, I got a Leatherman Wave recently, and one month later it has rust spots, despite no exposure to water. Combined with general build quality, design and feel, I've been strongly reminded of why I'm a Victorinox chap.]

I suffer from Palmer Hyperhidrosis which means my hands literally drip with sweat at some point most days (especially when I'm stressed or working hard). My Spirit (Victorinox, not my actual spirit!) has had plenty of opportunity to rust, but is still as smooth and shiny as the day I received it. I'm not sure a Leatherman would last very long in my hands!


Do you find the Spirit to be slippery when your hands are very sweaty?

Lol! No more than anything else! It's so bad it wouldn't matter what the finish on the Spirit was  :facepalm:


Ah ok. You know there is a treatment to help with hyperhidrosis right. It consists of submerging your hands (or whatever part)  in water and sending electric currents through the water. Just figured I would mention it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 18, 2015, 10:39:53 PM
Looking at the corkscrew makes me wonder... anyone found a way to include a toothpick into the Spirit somehow? :)

[Also, even further off topic, I got a Leatherman Wave recently, and one month later it has rust spots, despite no exposure to water. Combined with general build quality, design and feel, I've been strongly reminded of why I'm a Victorinox chap.]

I suffer from Palmer Hyperhidrosis which means my hands literally drip with sweat at some point most days (especially when I'm stressed or working hard). My Spirit (Victorinox, not my actual spirit!) has had plenty of opportunity to rust, but is still as smooth and shiny as the day I received it. I'm not sure a Leatherman would last very long in my hands!


Do you find the Spirit to be slippery when your hands are very sweaty?

Lol! No more than anything else! It's so bad it wouldn't matter what the finish on the Spirit was  :facepalm:


Ah ok. You know there is a treatment to help with hyperhidrosis right. It consists of submerging your hands (or whatever part)  in water and sending electric currents through the water. Just figured I would mention it.

Thanks Cap  :salute: I have tried that - it hurts like hell and didn't make any difference. The other options are surgery with a chance I could lose the feeling in my hands, or botox injections every 3 months. I have spoken to people who have had some success with the treatments available but go on to suffer compensatory sweating somewhere else on their bodies.

I've had this for 47 years, my wife and daughter are ok with it, I don't get myself into many situations where I have to have physical contact with people, so I get by with it as it is.

Costs me a lot of cash in guitar strings though - they don't last at all  :D

I appreciate your suggestion  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on May 19, 2015, 02:26:11 AM
Good suggestion Cap....Mags could use some electro-shock treatment ;)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on May 19, 2015, 02:50:45 AM
Good suggestion Cap....Mags could use some electro-shock treatment ;)

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(http://i.imgur.com/v5OdCEn.gif)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 19, 2015, 10:17:50 AM
Good suggestion Cap....Mags could use some electro-shock treatment ;)

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(http://i.imgur.com/v5OdCEn.gif)

You guys.......It's not as fun as it looks. :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: campussecurity on May 26, 2015, 08:47:51 PM
Joined the club today. This is the perfect professional tool. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/26/a76a5ef6ec2a07c0a4f87d2a6eaa9f7e.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: anditsgone on May 26, 2015, 10:30:46 PM
I hope to join the club in the future.
Probably with the spirit x.

But i am too attached to my Swisstool x.
And i think it will last for a lot of years before i need to replace it.

The only complainment i can see about the spirit is that the scissors are a step down from the regular Swisstool. But this has been said before.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: BASguy on May 27, 2015, 03:07:14 AM

I hope to join the club in the future.
Probably with the spirit x.

But i am too attached to my Swisstool x.
And i think it will last for a lot of years before i need to replace it.

The only complainment i can see about the spirit is that the scissors are a step down from the regular Swisstool. But this has been said before.
It is a strange design in the fact that the jaws don't open wider.  The scissors are excellent in performance, and though I've never needed a wider jaw scissors on a MultiTool, I'm just not sure why they don't make them bigger as it seems easy enough :think:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: anditsgone on May 27, 2015, 07:01:06 PM

I hope to join the club in the future.
Probably with the spirit x.

But i am too attached to my Swisstool x.
And i think it will last for a lot of years before i need to replace it.

The only complainment i can see about the spirit is that the scissors are a step down from the regular Swisstool. But this has been said before.

It is a strange design in the fact that the jaws don't open wider.  The scissors are excellent in performance, and though I've never needed a wider jaw scissors on a MultiTool, I'm just not sure why they don't make them bigger as it seems easy enough :think:


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I agree on the opening part, but it has more to do with the lenght of the cutting part.

I also heard people complain that the Swisstool/spirit pliers don't open far enough. But i never needed the plier to go that far open.
The cutting part is unesble at that angle, the gripping part wont work on that angle and the bolt gripping part wont fit bolts that large. :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pingu on May 28, 2015, 12:01:16 AM


 The scissors are excellent in performance, and though I've never needed a wider jaw scissors on a MultiTool, I'm just not sure why they don't make them bigger as it seems easy enough :think:


Maybe for the same reason our cars (autos) are smaller  :pok:

I'm a convert to Spirit after a reluctant start.  My take on the scissor size is I like the mechanical advantage of the longer handle.  I don't think the overall length can increase because the tool attachment intrudes.  If the scissors pivot was moved back (and the handle shortened) within the same width envelope (fixed by the handle width) the scissors angle would have to decrease so the extra cutting length would only work better for paper, an easy test even Wingman passes  :pok:  I haven't done the tip opening size calcs but the present opening comfortably accepts (and cuts) 550 and cable ties.  I think Victorinox designed the optimal scissors for the handle width  :salute:  Just my opinion.

However the plier cutters suck though my blunter nose mod did improve the soft wire cutter performance.  Again, just my opinion.
 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: neillcurrie on June 23, 2015, 02:42:58 PM
I am in!

OK,  everyone who I have silently doubted on this tool,  I WAS WRONG!  this thing is SOO amazing!
I keep playing with it and it is such a fascinating tool.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/detronphillips/multitools/Spirit/DSC00991.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/detronphillips/media/multitools/Spirit/DSC00991.jpg.html)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/detronphillips/multitools/Spirit/DSC00990.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/detronphillips/media/multitools/Spirit/DSC00990.jpg.html)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/detronphillips/multitools/Spirit/DSC00989.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/detronphillips/media/multitools/Spirit/DSC00989.jpg.html)

I feel similarly. I got a Spirit (with the butter blade) yesterday. It's simply in a different league regarding ergonomics, fit, finish, polish, and utility. The tool is so evolved.
I hadn't deliberately held out from getting one, nor had I really doubted they were worth getting. I just waited till I got one that was in excellent condition, at a really nice price. Only thing it is missing is a sheath, and now I have to decide whether to go for the ratchet combo, or just get a plain Spirit sheath, with no room for extra's. (I already have a Topeak Ratchet, which I love, which could usurp the Swiss Ratchet in the larger sheath). I know though, that if I get all the extras that I will then be less likely to carry it, due to size and weight, that's just how I am.
What do you guys think? Extras, or not?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on June 23, 2015, 03:03:57 PM
If you think it would discourage you from using it, don't get the extras. If you already have a good ratchet, why buy another?

Sorry, I don't know what came over me just then. Get all the extras and an extra Spirit too. Forgot which forum I was on.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: neillcurrie on June 23, 2015, 03:30:39 PM
If you think it would discourage you from using it, don't get the extras. If you already have a good ratchet, why buy another?

Sorry, I don't know what came over me just then. Get all the extras and an extra Spirit too. Forgot which forum I was on.

I think you just hit the nail on the head. It's only on this forum, in this particular universe, where such questions attain importance :)
Basically, I'd like the Vic Ratchet, associated bits, corkscrew etc, even though I already have a perfectly nice micro-ratchet, simply because I enjoy completing "the set". It's by no means essential, but it might result in a tiny bit more pleasure, just to have.
Maybe my solution is to get the large sheath, all the extras, and also a small sheath. Yeah, the more I think about it the better that sounds  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on June 23, 2015, 03:34:18 PM
If you think it would discourage you from using it, don't get the extras. If you already have a good ratchet, why buy another?

Sorry, I don't know what came over me just then. Get all the extras and an extra Spirit too. Forgot which forum I was on.

I think you just hit the nail on the head. It's only on this forum, in this particular universe, where such questions attain importance :)
Basically, I'd like the Vic Ratchet, associated bits, corkscrew etc, even though I already have a perfectly nice micro-ratchet, simply because I enjoy completing "the set". It's by no means essential, but it might result in a tiny bit more pleasure, just to have.
Maybe my solution is to get the large sheath, all the extras, and also a small sheath. Yeah, the more I think about it the better that sounds  ;) ;)

The perfect MTO answer. Get it all and an extra sheath too.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JBW1 on June 29, 2015, 03:29:39 AM
I love my sprit x, i got it for fathers day.......But i hate the Velcro closure on the sheath. With such a quality tool, I was expecting a quality sheath. Does anyone know if any of the the Zermatt sheaths fit the spirit?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Singh on June 30, 2015, 02:03:50 PM
Spirit X.

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa466/sx975/IMG_1809_zpsspaiij0v.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on July 01, 2015, 04:56:53 PM
Hooraay! I'm in!  :cheers:

After waiting for about five months, finally I can take the Spirit home. I'm surprised! This multitool is super smooth and the most important thing is I'm sure my palm won't be pinched again. Tomorrow I'm gonna EDC this one.

I'm glad.....so glad!

(http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/classicrock/IMG_1745_zpsmj3erfnk.jpg)
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: bayoublade on July 20, 2015, 11:33:43 PM
Does anyone in this club have the Swiss shield not etched on their plier head? I've seen a couple pics on here without them, was just curious.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 20, 2015, 11:42:16 PM
Mine does not have the shield on the pliers.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAKnight on July 21, 2015, 12:34:49 AM
No pics of my first one (~2 years ago?), but my current one has got it :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bayoublade on July 21, 2015, 12:39:21 AM

Mine does not have the shield on the pliers.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bayoublade on July 21, 2015, 12:41:10 AM

No pics of my first one (~2 years ago?), but my current one has got it :multi:
Love that sheath! Very nice.
Almost enough to actually get one and use it! :-) But alas, I love clip carry... I'll be trying to mod that soon. 


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAKnight on July 21, 2015, 12:51:01 AM

No pics of my first one (~2 years ago?), but my current one has got it :multi:
Love that sheath! Very nice.
Almost enough to actually get one and use it! :-) But alas, I love clip carry... I'll be trying to mod that soon. 


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Thanks, I actually prefer clip carry myself funny enough. I just loved it, and had a specific use for it, and I can't clip carry the Vic.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on July 21, 2015, 12:53:13 AM

Mine does not have the shield on the pliers.

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Thanks. Not a big deal not having them; just wanted to make sure I wasn't alone; strength in numbers and all that, lol!


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Cool :tu:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on July 24, 2015, 02:22:24 AM
(http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/classicrock/20150723_173608_Hagrid_zpsxxyi47ac.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jo Habe on August 11, 2015, 02:48:34 PM
Hello, very happy I received my Spirit, and can join the club!
I'd like to ask for some advice: the jaws of the pliers are slightly misaligned (see picture). Also: the pliers don't automatically open with gravity, they are a bit stiff, not much, but still, I'd like them to open when I loosen my grip.
Is this common among your Spirits? I'm thinking about returning it.
Joost.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Etherealicer on August 11, 2015, 03:00:14 PM
Hello, very happy I received my Spirit, and can join the club!
I'd like to ask for some advice: the jaws of the pliers are slightly misaligned (see picture). Also: the pliers don't automatically open with gravity, they are a bit stiff, not much, but still, I'd like them to open when I loosen my grip.
Is this common among your Spirits? I'm thinking about returning it.
Joost.
The stiffness I would say is normal and will vanish after some use. The misalignment however I think is not normal and I suggest you have it replaced (I have several Spirits and none of them has this).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smaug on August 11, 2015, 06:49:13 PM
The stiffness I would say is normal and will vanish after some use. The misalignment however I think is not normal and I suggest you have it replaced (I have several Spirits and none of them has this).

^ Agree.

Welcome to MTo! Sorry you seem to have gotten an abused Spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: metasyntax on August 11, 2015, 11:01:54 PM
Hello, very happy I received my Spirit, and can join the club!
I'd like to ask for some advice: the jaws of the pliers are slightly misaligned (see picture). Also: the pliers don't automatically open with gravity, they are a bit stiff, not much, but still, I'd like them to open when I loosen my grip.
Is this common among your Spirits? I'm thinking about returning it.
Joost.

If you don't mind me asking, did you get that new or used?  Never seen one with the tips misaligned like that!  Definitely worth returning IMO... espcially if new.

(If it's used, and I'm visualizing things right, maybe it was used too hard to loosen something?  And if so, then I guess the pivot design did its job and strengthened the head as it was being torqued.  But I digress.)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jo Habe on August 12, 2015, 01:10:14 PM
Hello, very happy I received my Spirit, and can join the club!
I'd like to ask for some advice: the jaws of the pliers are slightly misaligned (see picture). Also: the pliers don't automatically open with gravity, they are a bit stiff, not much, but still, I'd like them to open when I loosen my grip.
Is this common among your Spirits? I'm thinking about returning it.
Joost.

If you don't mind me asking, did you get that new or used?  Never seen one with the tips misaligned like that!  Definitely worth returning IMO... espcially if new.

(If it's used, and I'm visualizing things right, maybe it was used too hard to loosen something?  And if so, then I guess the pivot design did its job and strengthened the head as it was being torqued.  But I digress.)

Thanks for your replies, I bought it new, online. Definitely gonna ask for a replacement.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smaug on August 12, 2015, 03:41:18 PM
Depending on situations, it could be a lightly-used, returned Spirit which some retard used the plier tips to pry or twist something he shouldn't have.

It could even be a not-so-new one; we know how long Spirits stay new-looking and -feeling.

If you haven't already bring it right back. The longer you have it, the higher the chance they will accuse YOU of doing it, and refuse to help. (in which case, you could still ask Victorinox for their help, even though it likely didn't leave the factory that way)
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: bayoublade on August 23, 2015, 12:19:40 AM
Checking in guys... Have had it for a few weeks... Time to post the pics up. I love it, I just have two minor points:
1. The Victorinox logo is missing from the plier head. I asked around here and found someone else who is missing it as well... so I guess there's strength in numbers ... Albeit a small number haha.
2. The handle alignment when the tool is closed is slightly off so the tool doesn't lay completely flat ... I've also read an extended thread in here concerning that and I'm not really that concerned.
Beyond those two, a beautifully crafted tool and everything I expected it to be.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/c54dec6abb4b1b595fa1d2279a7f07c6.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/522f91d96974c1e13dadb5bcf2422a0e.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/6d76a861729151728215497bbed6f83e.jpg)
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smitty44 on August 23, 2015, 06:42:22 AM
Did it come with the pocket clip,or is that an add on? :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kirk13 on August 23, 2015, 02:13:40 PM
Looks like a Nite-Ize clip :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smaug on August 23, 2015, 09:08:08 PM
We were out of town on vacation for the last week. I gave the mailbox key to my neighbor and asked him to get our mail for us while we were out. He was happy to do it, but had to leave for a death in the family Thursday. (father in law died of cancer :( )

We got back Friday evening, so now there's 3 days' of mail (including my engraved Spirit X) in my neighbor's apartment and 3 days' in my mailbox. Hopefully the Post Office didn't hold my mail yet...

They're supposed to be back in town tonight.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bayoublade on August 24, 2015, 06:41:57 AM

Did it come with the pocket clip,or is that an add on? :salute:
Looks like a Nite-Ize clip :think:
Correct. It is a Nite-Ize clip. Not as classy as some of the clip mods I've seen done on other Spirit Xs on here but it gets the job done :-)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smaug on August 24, 2015, 04:54:00 PM
Spirit X landed yesterday. It's aweseome. It inspiried me to stay up until 3 AM and write a big comparison between it and 3 other compact MTs. I went to post it, but I exceeded the 20k character limit. Damn!  >:(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on August 24, 2015, 07:24:42 PM
Bummer Smaug, I would have enjoyed your write up :tu:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on August 24, 2015, 07:28:15 PM
Spirit X landed yesterday. It's aweseome. It inspiried me to stay up until 3 AM and write a big comparison between it and 3 other compact MTs. I went to post it, but I exceeded the 20k character limit. Damn!  >:(

i hate it when that happens,try a shorter review  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on August 24, 2015, 07:30:44 PM

Did it come with the pocket clip,or is that an add on? :salute:
Looks like a Nite-Ize clip :think:
Correct. It is a Nite-Ize clip. Not as classy as some of the clip mods I've seen done on other Spirit Xs on here but it gets the job done :-)


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can you buy these in the uk  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bayoublade on August 24, 2015, 07:39:51 PM


Did it come with the pocket clip,or is that an add on? :salute:
Looks like a Nite-Ize clip :think:
Correct. It is a Nite-Ize clip. Not as classy as some of the clip mods I've seen done on other Spirit Xs on here but it gets the job done :-)


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can you buy these in the uk  :think:
I've always bought mine off of Amazon.


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on August 24, 2015, 07:45:31 PM


Did it come with the pocket clip,or is that an add on? :salute:
Looks like a Nite-Ize clip :think:
Correct. It is a Nite-Ize clip. Not as classy as some of the clip mods I've seen done on other Spirit Xs on here but it gets the job done :-)


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can you buy these in the uk  :think:
I've always bought mine off of Amazon.


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ill check them out  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bayoublade on August 24, 2015, 08:09:51 PM



Did it come with the pocket clip,or is that an add on? :salute:
Looks like a Nite-Ize clip :think:
Correct. It is a Nite-Ize clip. Not as classy as some of the clip mods I've seen done on other Spirit Xs on here but it gets the job done :-)


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can you buy these in the uk  :think:
I've always bought mine off of Amazon.


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ill check them out  :salute:
Sounds good. It's a very simple process to apply and it holds very well. No slippage on the clip at all since it's been on the tool.


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on August 24, 2015, 08:23:58 PM
Yeah, the Nite Ize clip is great.  I have one on my G1 Wave and Swisstool.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smaug on August 24, 2015, 09:04:34 PM
Nite Ize is really good at finding market niches and filling them: S-biners, Mag Lite LED adapter kits, etc.

I only wish they were better at picking a company name. Deliberately-misspelled company names are a pet peeve of mine.  :rant:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: enki_ck on August 24, 2015, 10:16:51 PM
Spirit X landed yesterday. It's aweseome. It inspiried me to stay up until 3 AM and write a big comparison between it and 3 other compact MTs. I went to post it, but I exceeded the 20k character limit. Damn!  >:(

Well you can always divide it into multiple posts. :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on August 25, 2015, 06:43:36 PM
 :climber:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=61553.0;attach=200702;image)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on August 25, 2015, 06:54:28 PM
Went a bit high on the bevel towards the tip, huh?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on August 25, 2015, 07:04:30 PM
Went a bit high on the bevel towards the tip, huh?
I suck , I know that.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on August 25, 2015, 07:38:20 PM
Went a bit high on the bevel towards the tip, huh?
I suck , I know that.  :facepalm:

No, you do not suck. It tends to happen, but no reason we all can't learn from it. So what are your sharpening woes and what are you using to sharpen?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on August 25, 2015, 07:41:11 PM
Went a bit high on the bevel towards the tip, huh?
I suck , I know that.  :facepalm:

No, you do not suck. It tends to happen, but no reason we all can't learn from it. So what are your sharpening woes and what are you using to sharpen?

this was a butter blade kamfer modded,its hard putting on a new edge  :-\
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on August 25, 2015, 08:54:17 PM
I know. That's why I asked so I can see if I can duplicate the results with my testing blade and see how they can be improved upon
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on August 25, 2015, 09:12:38 PM
It was difficult for me to do. Maybe I am just have to buy a X model.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on August 25, 2015, 10:12:14 PM
And then you'll want to mod the scissors. Come on we can figure this out
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on August 25, 2015, 10:38:04 PM
What's wrong with scissors?
I kinda like them, not big but strong and powerful.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on August 25, 2015, 11:44:30 PM
They are very good but don't open very wide. I'll post a pic in the morning
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on August 26, 2015, 10:01:22 AM
Excuse the crappy photography.
The scissors work excellent and I often use them as wire cutters for those tricky wires that can give our beloved Spirit a headache.

Here they are next to the scissors on a Classic
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/zujo_styx/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150826_095559_zpsyeqkzgff.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/zujo_styx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150826_095559_zpsyeqkzgff.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on August 26, 2015, 10:13:52 AM
They are very good but don't open very wide. I'll post a pic in the morning

There is an easy fix. I'll try to find the thread. Results in fully opened scissors.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on August 26, 2015, 10:23:56 AM
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,57991 ?

Before:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8583/16731919821_1c83fc78bc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ruxsQe)

After:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8587/16733131455_038b24d2ca_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ruDF1t)

Excuse the crap photos, but this should make it more obvious (after is the top right of the image):
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/16526059107_b15e50d6d3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rbmnBz)
Filed a little off the tip of the nub that fits under the head of the spring to allow the scissors to open wider.  I'll get a diamond file in there later to take the sharp corners off.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on August 26, 2015, 10:30:36 AM
That's the one.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on August 26, 2015, 10:50:27 AM
 :tu:

Easy mod to do, just be careful not to take too much off - there's no point having the scissors open too wide.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on August 26, 2015, 02:00:29 PM
How did you get the file in there?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on August 26, 2015, 02:12:52 PM
Lever the spring sideways and it'll pop out of the recess on the scissors blade, then you can swing the scissors right open to get the file in.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sawman on August 26, 2015, 05:39:49 PM
THIS is why I just much prefer the Swisschamp over the Spirit. Those darned scissors! They're far superior on a SAK.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 26, 2015, 09:13:15 PM
I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spirit S BO
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20BO_zps1omrbahx.jpg)


(http://forum.multitool.org/Smileys/default/nanadance.gif)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on August 26, 2015, 09:16:16 PM
I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spirit S BO
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20BO_zps1omrbahx.jpg)


(http://forum.multitool.org/Smileys/default/nanadance.gif)

 :ahhh     :ahhh     :tu:     :drool:     :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 26, 2015, 09:25:38 PM
I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spirit S BO
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20BO_zps1omrbahx.jpg)


(http://forum.multitool.org/Smileys/default/nanadance.gif)

 :ahhh     :ahhh     :tu:     :drool:     :gimme:

Thank you!!!   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 26, 2015, 10:42:33 PM
Nice pic mate  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on August 26, 2015, 11:15:23 PM
BLACK AND GOLD!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 27, 2015, 12:15:39 AM
Nice pic mate  :tu:

 :cheers:  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on August 28, 2015, 02:01:43 AM
Welcome SG, and joining with style :tu:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 28, 2015, 02:04:09 AM
Welcome SG, and joining with style :tu:

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I thank you kind sir!!!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 28, 2015, 02:32:49 AM
Welcome SG, and joining with style :tu:

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It's not a Style it's a Spirit  :pok:



Noobs...  ::)


 :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 28, 2015, 02:36:25 AM
Welcome SG, and joining with style :tu:

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It's not a Style it's a Spirit  :pok:



Noobs...  ::)


 :P

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on August 28, 2015, 03:06:58 AM
Welcome SG, and joining with style :tu:

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It's not a Style it's a Spirit  ok:



Noobs...  ::)


 
Lol ;p

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on August 28, 2015, 01:03:06 PM
:climber:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=61553.0;attach=200702;image)

I know it's old news but finally got a chance to play with my test blade and figured it out. The angle while sharpening was held even on the tip which just means that the tip has a more acute angle than the rest of the blade.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smaug on August 28, 2015, 04:57:34 PM

I know it's old news but finally got a chance to play with my test blade and figured it out. The angle while sharpening was held even on the tip which just means that the tip has a more acute angle than the rest of the blade.

I noticed that a bit on mine, just from re-sharpening. It's easier than changing the angle at which we hold it just toward the tip. It would be hard to be consistent that way.

I get new respect from the guys who sharpen them at the factory, and still manage to keep the bevel the same all along the blade edge.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on August 28, 2015, 05:12:09 PM
Toting mine today....

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20amp%20Pioneer_zpszf2re1vu.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on August 28, 2015, 05:51:17 PM
Maybe because I have sweaty hands, the Spirit got so nasty looking after I played with it.  :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jo Habe on August 28, 2015, 11:33:40 PM
Hello, very happy I received my Spirit, and can join the club!
I'd like to ask for some advice: the jaws of the pliers are slightly misaligned (see picture). Also: the pliers don't automatically open with gravity, they are a bit stiff, not much, but still, I'd like them to open when I loosen my grip.
Is this common among your Spirits? I'm thinking about returning it.
Joost.

If you don't mind me asking, did you get that new or used?  Never seen one with the tips misaligned like that!  Definitely worth returning IMO... espcially if new.

(If it's used, and I'm visualizing things right, maybe it was used too hard to loosen something?  And if so, then I guess the pivot design did its job and strengthened the head as it was being torqued.  But I digress.)

Thanks for your replies, I bought it new, online. Definitely gonna ask for a replacement.

Update... I am now the proud owner of a third replacement Spirit... They replaced it, although they said that the misalignment of the jaws was acceptable for Victorinox. I very much disagreed, and got a new one.
Sooo, I reeeeally want to keep this one, but... :) I might nit-picking (or as we say in the Netherlands: ant-f***ing), but this one has very slight sideways play in the pliers head. Is that common? It's slight, but definitely noticable when you move the handles sideways. You feel a slight "click" if you know what I mean, and when you look closely the tips of the pliers move a tiny fraction.
As I said: this might be an ant-thing, but curious: are all your Spirits without any play?
I so want to keep it and finally post a picture saying: I Am An Official Owner!

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on August 29, 2015, 12:55:34 AM
No movement here on the plier tip, the handles have slight play in them. Also remember that when Victorinox is said to have "perfect" quality control, it means as close to perfect as this world allows. So maybe an ant thing, but we all have our things. Mines is scissors :bnghd: they are NEEDED...for me at least :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smaug on August 31, 2015, 04:47:27 PM
So maybe an ant thing, but we all have our things. Mines is scissors :bnghd: they are NEEDED...for me at least :cheers:
Did you get the wrong model? My Spirit X has scissors.


Jo Habe: Mine has no discernible side play in the pliers head.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on August 31, 2015, 05:02:13 PM
So maybe an ant thing, but we all have our things. Mines is scissors :bnghd: they are NEEDED...for me at least :cheers:
Did you get the wrong model? My Spirit X has scissors.


Jo Habe: Mine has no discernible side play in the pliers head.
I have the x model as well and it has scissors. But it bugs me when tools come loaded without scissors. All my full size multis have scissors on them. I was saying that is my version of the ant-thing.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAKnight on August 31, 2015, 05:19:46 PM
I've never had a tight vic plier head. All have had minimal, but enough play to ensure the pliers were always free moving, fwiw  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Smaug on August 31, 2015, 09:18:32 PM
I've never had a tight vic plier head. All have had minimal, but enough play to ensure the pliers were always free moving, fwiw  :tu:

Somethow, they still cut well. (thinking of the comparison where the one member was cutting bicycle brake cables, and the Spirit performed so well. I would have expected the Wave to perform better, (as mine, at least, has quite a tight pliers head) but it didn't.  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pingu on August 31, 2015, 09:31:52 PM
My blunter nosed Spirit is my medium size carry of choice though I normally carry lighter.  I'm intrigued Victorinox chose to include a soft wire cutter notch thereby not leaving much plain cutter. Surely it couldn't be because they had no confidence in a close pass of two plain cutters  :pok:

From new the soft wire notch was outperformed on stranded copper by Rebar, Fuse, Juice and Style PS  :ahhh

After blunting the nose the soft wire cutter performs much better because of the slightly greater pass  :tu: but I'd still prefer a larger plain section.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on September 03, 2015, 05:17:13 AM
Clip point Spirit
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=61553.0;attach=201520;image)
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=61553.0;attach=201522;image)
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=61553.0;attach=201524;image)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on September 03, 2015, 06:02:37 AM
Cool looking blade Kampfer :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on September 03, 2015, 06:07:48 AM
Cool looking blade Kampfer :tu:

+1!!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on September 03, 2015, 06:30:11 AM
Thanks men
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on September 03, 2015, 06:44:39 AM
I hope Vic is paying attention because that is a really nice mod
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zephon on September 11, 2015, 12:57:29 PM
Finally got a Swisstool Spirit. It was the only model available locally so I didn't really have any choice. I'm currently giving it a WD-40 spa to loosen up some tight joints and the plier head.

I have to admit that I'm quite smitten by the Swisstools that I opted to get a Spirit versus a BO Wave or a BO Surge that I was being offered.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on November 18, 2015, 07:10:41 PM
Question to all spirit owners: I have a spirit x but I want to know if the original blade on the spirit functions as a true serrated blade? Or is it some type of hybrid. I want to combo my spirit with a compact but the only "duplication" would be the blade. I am thinking the original spirit would better pair with it simply because it has a serrated blade instead of the plain edge. What are your thoughts? I need help








Also this is post number 1,000!!!!!!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on November 18, 2015, 07:28:58 PM
Congrats on NLC!  :tu:

The standard Spirit blade has enough plain edge to sharpen a pencil and the like. Not sure what you mean about "true" serrated? If you mean fully serrated, then no, but if you mean serrated like most kitchen serrated blades, then yes, it works just as fine as any other serrated blade in my experience. Pairs up well with the Compact or a 93mm plain edge, or any PE blade for that matter.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on November 18, 2015, 07:52:34 PM
Congrats on NLC status Demel :cheers: 

I agree that the original blade is better since it can be paired with a plain edge.  The butterblade is great anyway :tu:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on November 18, 2015, 07:57:24 PM
Congrats D!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on November 18, 2015, 08:01:26 PM
Congrats D!!! :cheers:

+1 and welcome to the NLC   :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on November 18, 2015, 10:09:43 PM
Congrats on NLC!  :tu:

...but if you mean serrated like most kitchen serrated blades, then yes, it works just as fine as any other serrated blade in my experience...

Yes that's what I mean. Like other serrated blades. Wave, rebar, mp600, etc... all have dedicated serrated blades. I wanted to know if the spirit blade was similar. you answered my question well. thanks.

Congrats on NLC status Demel :cheers: 

I agree that the original blade is better since it can be paired with a plain edge.  The butterblade is great anyway :tu:

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That is what I'm thinking.

Congrats D!!! :cheers:
Congrats D!!! :cheers:

+1 and welcome to the NLC   :cheers:

Thank you thank you :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on November 19, 2015, 06:28:05 AM
first welcome. second, someone get the lard and the chicken
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ducttapetech on November 19, 2015, 01:06:28 PM
On it!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on November 19, 2015, 04:42:26 PM
It is a rite of passage
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on November 19, 2015, 04:48:32 PM
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20151103_004_zpsvrg1lxmu.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20151103_004_zpsvrg1lxmu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on November 20, 2015, 12:38:36 AM
Instead of replacing my spirit x just to get the butter blade, would it be possible to just add serrations to the main blade?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on November 20, 2015, 09:04:37 AM
should be. I think Kampfer might have some experience doing that
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on November 20, 2015, 10:59:48 AM
Well I hate my Spirit , since I got it few months ago, it makes me leave my Swisschamp and my Deluxe Tinker at home. I always pair the Spirit with Compact or Manager.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kampfer on November 20, 2015, 06:01:09 PM
should be. I think Kampfer might have some experience doing that
Nope, I only reprofiled the butter blade to clip point.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Styerman on November 20, 2015, 06:49:44 PM
Got my Christmas Spirits for 2015 . One to add to my stable , one for someone else . At the same time , I also picked up a Delmont collection , nail clipper penknife .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fattsgalore on November 20, 2015, 11:57:40 PM
Instead of replacing my spirit x just to get the butter blade, would it be possible to just add serrations to the main blade?
You could like anything else Youtube'it to find a tutorial on how too. Most likely all you'd need is a vise, thin fine circular file or ceramic rod,(doubt you'd find a really thin ceramic rod though) along with a steady hand. Personally I'd be too afraid of possibly ruining a good blade. I'd keep the X model and just get the standard if it was financially feasible. Things may go on sale soon, and both may have a place in your EDC rotation. Serrated for work, plain edge for EDC.
 
If your interested I do have a excellent condition (and I do mean excellent condition) used standard model I may be interested in trading...maybe. I personally prefer a straight edge due to ease of maintenance, but see serrations usage for thicker heavier duty materials.

Let me know. I'm located in the US if your wondering.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 21, 2015, 12:16:07 AM
Instead of replacing my spirit x just to get the butter blade, would it be possible to just add serrations to the main blade?

I'm sure there'll be someone (now or in the near future) who'd like an X rather than their standard model. It'll be a lot easier to trade/straight swap with the right person than try to serrate a blade without screwing it up.  ;)

Personally I prefer the X, and have one plus an RT, and traded away both mine that had the butter blade. All you need is the right person on the trade forum, and two people will be very happy with minimum risk and hassle  :cheers:

Normally, I actually prefer my multitool blade to be different from my folder, and quite welcome a serrated or CE blade. For some reason I never got along with the Spirit butter blade though. Some people love it though, so don't let me put you off trying it out, just don't knacker up your X and do someone out of a good trade  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on November 21, 2015, 12:56:07 AM
Instead of replacing my spirit x just to get the butter blade, would it be possible to just add serrations to the main blade?

I'm sure there'll be someone (now or in the near future) who'd like an X rather than their standard model. It'll be a lot easier to trade/straight swap with the right person than try to serrate a blade without screwing it up.  ;)

Personally I prefer the X, and have one plus an RT, and traded away both mine that had the butter blade. All you need is the right person on the trade forum, and two people will be very happy with minimum risk and hassle  :cheers:

Normally, I actually prefer my multitool blade to be different from my folder, and quite welcome a serrated or CE blade. For some reason I never got along with the Spirit butter blade though. Some people love it though, so don't let me put you off trying it out, just don't knacker up your X and do someone out of a good trade  :cheers:
I agree on all accounts as far as different blade options. I do not have the skills of adding my own serrations so that is out of the question. Trying to swap sounds good.

Instead of replacing my spirit x just to get the butter blade, would it be possible to just add serrations to the main blade?
You could like anything else Youtube'it to find a tutorial on how too. Most likely all you'd need is a vise, thin fine circular file or ceramic rod,(doubt you'd find a really thin ceramic rod though) along with a steady hand. Personally I'd be too afraid of possibly ruining a good blade. I'd keep the X model and just get the standard if it was financially feasible. Things may go on sale soon, and both may have a place in your EDC rotation. Serrated for work, plain edge for EDC.
 
If your interested I do have a excellent condition (and I do mean excellent condition) used standard model I may be interested in trading...maybe. I personally prefer a straight edge due to ease of maintenance, but see serrations usage for thicker heavier duty materials.

Let me know. I'm located in the US if your wondering.

Send me a pm with pics and maybe we can work something out.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunkeld on November 28, 2015, 08:31:20 PM
Ok, had my standard Spirit for a couple of weeks now so I guess I'm in.

I've carried it every day (paired with an Explorer) and used it loads. I like the pliers, you can certainly apply plenty of power and they feel like they can take it. Used the file, chisel, opener/pry, philips head driver, blade and snips (I don't count them as scissors). No complaints       
at all. It sits fine in my pocket....in fact it's oddly less noticeable than the Explorer. I wouldn't mind a really thin slim-fit leather sheath (the kind with no fastener) but doubtless I'll stumble across something.

I see there's a lot of debate about the snips (scissors) but I don't really get it....brilliant wee tool with lots of uses. The chisel and serrated blade are great.

Only thing I noticed is as the tool rotates the file can be an irritant if you are using the philips for more than 5 minutes but I'd hardly call it an issue.

Doubt I'll ever use the L driver, bits, corkscrew and large leather sheath that came with it as accessories....maybe I'll try and swap them for a Compact, which I think will pair up with this better than the Explorer.


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on November 29, 2015, 09:04:38 PM

Only thing I noticed is as the tool rotates the file can be an irritant if you are using the philips for more than 5 minutes but I'd hardly call it an issue.

...maybe I'll try and swap them for a Compact, which I think will pair up with this better than the Explorer.

Phillips for 5 minutes would send me running for a drill/driver, but I have noticed if you open the opposing handle and have a longer driver, it's more comfortable than using it fully closed.  :tu:

The Compact pairs up with the Spirit perfectly (except the lack of small blade), and I use this combo frequently. The robust tools of the Spirit are great for mechanical and general household, and even industrial use, while the Compact fills in the gaps for delicate or more precision tasks, the scale tools are very handy.

I keep a Plus kit in my tool bag, it works well for a grab-and-go repair kit, but agree, not necessarily a good EDC choice (for me anyway). :)

You are definitely in, especially if you are pocket carrying it.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Roc on February 12, 2016, 01:59:18 AM
Back in. Sold my spirit w/butter blade a couple years ago. Regretted it ever since. Replaced with the X. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160212/d71163d7ca3a7763b561f3d48ea94d94.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on February 12, 2016, 03:44:51 PM
Hacked Spirit:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1597/24860242852_d13f7bef5a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DSPf5L)
(Pocket clip, scissors modded to open wider)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on February 12, 2016, 09:17:30 PM
Hacked Spirit:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1597/24860242852_d13f7bef5a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DSPf5L)
(Pocket clip, scissors modded to open wider)

so cool mate  :drool: how easy was it too do  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: anditsgone on February 12, 2016, 09:30:04 PM
I am still deciding if i will pull the trigger on a Black oxide swisstool spirit x with cap crimper.
I can get a pretty good deal on it and have been lurking on a spirit x for a while to replace my Swisstool x as edc.

Not sure if i like the BO over the SS, new it looks cool. But after i have (ab)used it will probably look like a beater within a month :facepalm:

New the spirit is too expensive for me but i can buy a new BO spirit x for 65 euros.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on February 12, 2016, 09:34:46 PM
Dooo it! :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on February 12, 2016, 10:30:23 PM
Hacked Spirit:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1597/24860242852_d13f7bef5a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DSPf5L)
(Pocket clip, scissors modded to open wider)

Nice clip!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on February 12, 2016, 11:14:33 PM
so cool mate  :drool: how easy was it too do  :salute:

Thanks zed. :tu: A couple of hours mucking about, not too difficult. Have a look here: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64612.0.html :cheers:

Nice clip!  :tu:

Thanks! :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on February 13, 2016, 09:52:26 AM
I'll take a look mate  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on February 13, 2016, 02:36:59 PM
I am still deciding if i will pull the trigger on a Black oxide swisstool spirit x with cap crimper.
I can get a pretty good deal on it and have been lurking on a spirit x for a while to replace my Swisstool x as edc.

Not sure if i like the BO over the SS, new it looks cool. But after i have (ab)used it will probably look like a beater within a month :facepalm:

New the spirit is too expensive for me but i can buy a new BO spirit x for 65 euros.

You mean one of these ...  :pok:

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOL_zpsb41100d8.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOL_zpsb41100d8.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOK_zpsc00ba344.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOK_zpsc00ba344.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOC_zpsb5e948b8.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOC_zpsb5e948b8.jpg.html)


In my experience the BO Victorinox tools get nicer when you've used them for some time, they can look quite "bad" new out of the box.

Click here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61090.msg1131534.html#msg1131534) for the "funny story" about me buying a BO Swisstool at the factory store in Ibach ...

P.S. If you're not going to buy that new BO Spirit X for 65 Euros, maybe you could help me get it, I would immediately pay 65 Euros for it  :pok:.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: anditsgone on February 13, 2016, 03:09:02 PM
I am still deciding if i will pull the trigger on a Black oxide swisstool spirit x with cap crimper.
I can get a pretty good deal on it and have been lurking on a spirit x for a while to replace my Swisstool x as edc.

Not sure if i like the BO over the SS, new it looks cool. But after i have (ab)used it will probably look like a beater within a month :facepalm:

New the spirit is too expensive for me but i can buy a new BO spirit x for 65 euros.

You mean one of these ...  :pok:

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOL_zpsb41100d8.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOL_zpsb41100d8.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOK_zpsc00ba344.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOK_zpsc00ba344.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOC_zpsb5e948b8.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Spirit%20BO/SpiritBOC_zpsb5e948b8.jpg.html)


In my experience the BO Victorinox tools get nicer when you've used them for some time, they can look quite "bad" new out of the box.

Click here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61090.msg1131534.html#msg1131534) for the "funny story" about me buying a BO Swisstool at the factory store in Ibach ...

P.S. If you're not going to buy that new BO Spirit X for 65 Euros, maybe you could help me get it, I would immediately pay 65 Euros for it  :pok:.

Yeah i have contacted the seller that i would like to buy one.
I have not heard back from him yet.

I have read your story, i guess that they dont mind their out of the box finish so much on military multitools?? :think:

All my tools become a beater anyway :facepalm:

I use the tool al lot on the pavement when i am working on my cars. Would the coating scratch off easily? I heard that the Victorinox black oxide is more shiny than leatherman but it is also one off the most durable black oxide coating on the market?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on February 13, 2016, 03:31:26 PM
Yeah i have contacted the seller that i would like to buy one.
I have not heard back from him yet.

I have read your story, i guess that they dont mind their out of the box finish so much on military multitools?? :think:

All my tools become a beater anyway :facepalm:

I use the tool al lot on the pavement when i am working on my cars. Would the coating scratch off easily? I heard that the Victorinox black oxide is more shiny than leatherman but it is also one off the most durable black oxide coating on the market?

Ouch ... BO tools on the pavement ...  :dwts:

I do think the Victorinox BO coating is more durable than the Leatherman BO, but I fear any type of coating is going to scratch under those circumstances, that's tough for regular stainless tools also.

But ... a beat up BO tool can still look nice, call it "character"  ;).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: anditsgone on February 13, 2016, 03:48:19 PM
Yeah i have contacted the seller that i would like to buy one.
I have not heard back from him yet.

I have read your story, i guess that they dont mind their out of the box finish so much on military multitools?? :think:

All my tools become a beater anyway :facepalm:

I use the tool al lot on the pavement when i am working on my cars. Would the coating scratch off easily? I heard that the Victorinox black oxide is more shiny than leatherman but it is also one off the most durable black oxide coating on the market?

Ouch ... BO tools on the pavement ...  :dwts:

I do think the Victorinox BO coating is more durable than the Leatherman BO, but I fear any type of coating is going to scratch under those circumstances, that's tough for regular stainless tools also.

But ... a beat up BO tool can still look nice, call it "character"  ;).

Yep,one of the reasons why i decided to stay away from all kinds of coatings. i dont mind wear. but one large scratch always looks so silly.

I am also not sure if i like the cap crimper in the pliers because i use that part of the plier a lot to bend and straighten things because it is the nearest part near the pivot so it doesn't brake as fast.

If i would buy a regular spirit X it would cost me 90 euros which i find a lot of money. I may think about that but i'd rather pay 45 for a second hand example. unfourtanly there isn't one availble at the moment.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: anditsgone on February 14, 2016, 03:30:26 PM
Pulled the trigger on a black oxide Spirit X. It will probably arrive Tuesday.
We will see how the coating holds up. :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on February 14, 2016, 08:51:21 PM
If you end up disliking it, I'm sure it will be very easy to sell here :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on February 15, 2016, 01:24:46 AM
Pulled the trigger on a black oxide Spirit X. It will probably arrive Tuesday.
We will see how the coating holds up. :think:

Are there any more where you bought yours ...  ?   :pok:

 :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: anditsgone on February 16, 2016, 01:18:41 PM
Pulled the trigger on a black oxide Spirit X. It will probably arrive Tuesday.
We will see how the coating holds up. :think:

Are there any more where you bought yours ...  ?   :pok:

 :whistle:

Yes there are, but it is the wrong model.  :facepalm:
I asked specifically if it was the version with scissors. But it is the s model so i have asked if i can return it on their cost.

Unless you want to buy it. I paid 63.50 for the tool, it comes in the box but without the sheath.
63.50 is my asking price. That is excluded the shipping cost to Belgium.

Except for being the wrong model i really like the spirit, this thing is a wave killer.
Quality is amazing. The lockup and deployment is even smoother than on my Swisstool x.

I agree that when new this thing i a mess, i understand why Victorinox is not really fond of bringing the black oxide tools to the public. The average buyer will probably ask what for dirty oily piece of multitool this is. Army guys don't care.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mley1 on February 16, 2016, 04:47:36 PM
I like carrying my Spirit in it's sheath on my belt, with my Soldier in my pocket. The little classic rides in my little watch pocket on my right side. They make a great combination. The Spirit, and all of the products Vic puts out, is of excellent quality. The fit and finish are fantastic. I do want a Spirit X though. This one with the butter blade is ok. I'm just not a fan of serrations. I prefer a regular blade. Other than that it's a fantastic tool.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on February 16, 2016, 05:11:24 PM
Pulled the trigger on a black oxide Spirit X. It will probably arrive Tuesday.
We will see how the coating holds up. :think:

Are there any more where you bought yours ...  ?   :pok:

 :whistle:

Yes there are, but it is the wrong model.  :facepalm:
I asked specifically if it was the version with scissors. But it is the s model so i have asked if i can return it on their cost.

Unless you want to buy it. I paid 63.50 for the tool, it comes in the box but without the sheath.
63.50 is my asking price. That is excluded the shipping cost to Belgium.

Except for being the wrong model i really like the spirit, this thing is a wave killer.
Quality is amazing. The lockup and deployment is even smoother than on my Swisstool x.

I agree that when new this thing i a mess, i understand why Victorinox is not really fond of bringing the black oxide tools to the public. The average buyer will probably ask what for dirty oily piece of multitool this is. Army guys don't care.

I was thinking about buying myself another BO Spirit X, the S version of the Spirit is not my favourite to be honest, I like the butterblade on my regular Spirit, but I don't see the point in having the PE blade and the butterblade on one tool.  I do like the BO Swisstool S which also has 2 blades, a PE blade and a serrated one, but this serrated blade is a real serrated blade (see pic).

So, thank you very much for the offer, and when you find a BO Spirit X for that price, I would like you to send me a PM with the seller's info (if he has more than one), but I'll pass for this one. 

Greetings from Belgium and thank you once again  :salute:.

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20S%20BO/191_zps1vfweic8.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20S%20BO/191_zps1vfweic8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: anditsgone on February 16, 2016, 05:18:50 PM
Pulled the trigger on a black oxide Spirit X. It will probably arrive Tuesday.
We will see how the coating holds up. :think:

Are there any more where you bought yours ...  ?   :pok:

 :whistle:

Yes there are, but it is the wrong model.  :facepalm:
I asked specifically if it was the version with scissors. But it is the s model so i have asked if i can return it on their cost.

Unless you want to buy it. I paid 63.50 for the tool, it comes in the box but without the sheath.
63.50 is my asking price. That is excluded the shipping cost to Belgium.

Except for being the wrong model i really like the spirit, this thing is a wave killer.
Quality is amazing. The lockup and deployment is even smoother than on my Swisstool x.

I agree that when new this thing i a mess, i understand why Victorinox is not really fond of bringing the black oxide tools to the public. The average buyer will probably ask what for dirty oily piece of multitool this is. Army guys don't care.

I was thinking about buying myself another BO Spirit X, the S version of the Spirit is not my favourite to be honest, I like the butterblade on my regular Spirit, but I don't see the point in having the PE blade and the butterblade on one tool.  I do like the BO Swisstool S which also has 2 blades, a PE blade and a serrated one, but this serrated blade is a real serrated blade (see pic).

So, thank you very much for the offer, and when you find a BO Spirit X for that price, I would like you to send me a PM with the seller's info (if he has more than one), but I'll pass for this one. 

Greetings from Belgium and thank you once again  :salute:.

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20S%20BO/191_zps1vfweic8.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20S%20BO/191_zps1vfweic8.jpg.html)

I understand, i also think it is a little bit pointless to put two knives in one tool.
For me scissors on a multitool is a must otherwise i am not burying it.
I already have contacted the seller but have not heard back from them yet.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: firiki on February 16, 2016, 07:48:29 PM
Pulled the trigger on a black oxide Spirit X. It will probably arrive Tuesday.
We will see how the coating holds up. :think:

Are there any more where you bought yours ...  ?   :pok:

 :whistle:

Yes there are, but it is the wrong model.  :facepalm:
I asked specifically if it was the version with scissors. But it is the s model so i have asked if i can return it on their cost.

Unless you want to buy it. I paid 63.50 for the tool, it comes in the box but without the sheath.
63.50 is my asking price. That is excluded the shipping cost to Belgium.

Except for being the wrong model i really like the spirit, this thing is a wave killer.
Quality is amazing. The lockup and deployment is even smoother than on my Swisstool x.

I agree that when new this thing i a mess, i understand why Victorinox is not really fond of bringing the black oxide tools to the public. The average buyer will probably ask what for dirty oily piece of multitool this is. Army guys don't care.

I was thinking about buying myself another BO Spirit X, the S version of the Spirit is not my favourite to be honest, I like the butterblade on my regular Spirit, but I don't see the point in having the PE blade and the butterblade on one tool.  I do like the BO Swisstool S which also has 2 blades, a PE blade and a serrated one, but this serrated blade is a real serrated blade (see pic).

So, thank you very much for the offer, and when you find a BO Spirit X for that price, I would like you to send me a PM with the seller's info (if he has more than one), but I'll pass for this one. 

Greetings from Belgium and thank you once again  :salute:.

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20S%20BO/191_zps1vfweic8.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20Swisstool%20S%20BO/191_zps1vfweic8.jpg.html)

I understand, i also think it is a little bit pointless to put two knives in one tool.
For me scissors on a multitool is a must otherwise i am not burying it.
I already have contacted the seller but have not heard back from them yet.

Me, on the other hand, I like having two knife blades on my SwissTools. I've got a Spirit and a SwissTool of the S variant because I don't like the Spirit's scissors and the ones on the SwissTool I find unconfortable to use. Too bad the model you got has a cap crimper, anditsgone, or I'd be interested in buying it from you.

 :drink: gentlemen.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on February 18, 2016, 03:00:53 AM
The latest......well greased loved but still solid!!!  :2tu:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%201_zps1bug8eyh.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%203_zpsirtmlk5m.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit2_zpsygn0tfrp.jpg)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on February 18, 2016, 03:19:43 AM
 :tu:   :tu:   :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Toolslinger on February 18, 2016, 02:26:31 PM
That one's got some character.

Nice pics. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on February 18, 2016, 03:19:49 PM
That one's got some character.

Nice pics. :tu:

Thanks TS!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: campussecurity on February 19, 2016, 01:26:14 AM
My new Spirit just may replace the SAK and main plier based MT in my rotation. Loving this new guy.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/0042f90d0552a6ebbaef0b185fe05025.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on February 19, 2016, 02:57:41 AM
Congrats!!!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on February 19, 2016, 03:57:14 AM
(http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/classicrock/IMG_2549_zpsveabeza1.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on February 19, 2016, 11:09:38 AM
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160219_004_zpsihw1s58q.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160219_004_zpsihw1s58q.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on February 19, 2016, 11:18:07 AM
Inline awl! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on February 19, 2016, 11:19:41 AM
Inline awl! :tu:
Ready for peening and dressing in some kick ass yellow scales.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on February 19, 2016, 11:21:14 AM
Awesome. :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on February 19, 2016, 11:31:07 AM
Awesome. :cheers:
Just need to make some time for the final stage. Is it wrong to adapt my wifes pain meds so she has a nice sleep for a couple of hours?  :o
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on February 19, 2016, 11:35:55 AM
Logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

And we needs pictures. :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on February 19, 2016, 11:38:43 AM
Logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

And we needs pictures. :pok:
Pics of the mod or me doctoring my wifes meds? I need plausible deniability.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on February 19, 2016, 11:39:08 AM
Eek!  The mod, just the mod.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on February 19, 2016, 11:40:24 AM
Eek!  The mod, just the mod.
Phew. It would be difficult to photograph myself doctoring the meds as you usually need two hands free (or so I'm told).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on February 19, 2016, 05:21:37 PM
Awesome. :cheers:
Just need to make some time for the final stage. Is it wrong to adapt my wifes pain meds so she has a nice sleep for a couple of hours?  :o
One does what one must for the MTO family :whistle:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: metasyntax on February 19, 2016, 08:41:17 PM
The latest......well greased loved but still solid!!!  :2tu:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%201_zps1bug8eyh.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%203_zpsirtmlk5m.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit2_zpsygn0tfrp.jpg)

Proof the Spirit looks as good working as it does all shiny. It looks awesome on that weathered wood. Great pictures!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on February 19, 2016, 10:20:23 PM
The latest......well greased loved but still solid!!!  :2tu:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%201_zps1bug8eyh.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%203_zpsirtmlk5m.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit2_zpsygn0tfrp.jpg)

Proof the Spirit looks as good working as it does all shiny. It looks awesome on that weathered wood. Great pictures!

Thank you!!!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Pile Driver on February 19, 2016, 10:36:55 PM
The latest......well greased loved but still solid!!!  :2tu:

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%201_zps1bug8eyh.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%203_zpsirtmlk5m.jpg)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit2_zpsygn0tfrp.jpg)

Proof the Spirit looks as good working as it does all shiny. It looks awesome on that weathered wood. Great pictures!

+1
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: limatime42 on February 28, 2016, 10:25:19 PM
What a great thread  :drool:

To everyone with pocket clips on their Spirits, does the tool fit into a Vic "non plus" leather sheath?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on February 28, 2016, 10:50:58 PM
Cleaned up an old Mora 510 and the result reminded me of something.....


Best buds....
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/compadres_zps4ml4i5qn.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Toolslinger on February 29, 2016, 01:22:16 AM
Cleaned up an old Mora 510 and the result reminded me of something.....


Best buds....
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/compadres_zps4ml4i5qn.jpg)

Nice pic and solid combo! :tu:

Love that used look they get with the patina. I really love the look on the Spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on February 29, 2016, 01:30:54 AM
Cleaned up an old Mora 510 and the result reminded me of something.....


Best buds....
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/compadres_zps4ml4i5qn.jpg)

Nice pic and solid combo! :tu:

Love that used look they get with the patina. I really love the look on the Spirit.

 :cheers: Thx!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jerseydevil on February 29, 2016, 01:44:34 AM
My RT has been a tank lately, doing all sorts of work including some hammering..... :ahhh Being a limited edition isn't going to save it...... >:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on February 29, 2016, 07:47:00 AM
To everyone with pocket clips on their Spirits, does the tool fit into a Vic "non plus" leather sheath?
No idea. The whole point of having a clip was so I didn't have to use a sheath. ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on February 29, 2016, 08:32:22 AM
My RT has been a tank lately, doing all sorts of work including some hammering..... :ahhh Being a limited edition isn't going to save it...... >:D

look at you being devilish
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on February 29, 2016, 11:58:55 AM
My RT has been a tank lately, doing all sorts of work including some hammering..... :ahhh Being a limited edition isn't going to save it...... >:D
Wow! RT for work

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on February 29, 2016, 12:04:47 PM
Pikachu and Spirit;
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160222_008_zpsjmdil7mv.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160222_008_zpsjmdil7mv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Etherealicer on February 29, 2016, 12:13:36 PM
My RT has been a tank lately, doing all sorts of work including some hammering..... :ahhh Being a limited edition isn't going to save it...... >:D

 :worthless:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: limatime42 on February 29, 2016, 03:33:13 PM
To everyone with pocket clips on their Spirits, does the tool fit into a Vic "non plus" leather sheath?
No idea. The whole point of having a clip was so I didn't have to use a sheath. ;)

Good point :rofl: I ask because I usually pocket carry but I like to use the sheath from time to time.

Anyways I should be receiving a shiny new Spirit today  :mail: :ahhh I've held off for so long but had to scratch that itch...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Alan K. on February 29, 2016, 05:13:25 PM
I keep forgetting to post in this thread.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: limatime42 on March 01, 2016, 03:24:46 AM
Mini-review. So the mailman left a Spirit in my mailbox today, just in time for my night class (Mechatronics major). First impressions, man this thing is nice! Almost too nice… I fondled it for a while leaving lots of fingerprints, and it still looks good. I’m smitten. I tested the philips and flat drivers on some light switch covers that didn’t really need adjustment  :facepalm: and on a closet door handle that has been a bit rattley. I LOVE the long shanks on the drivers. I tested the scissors on the rest of my mail and, while they work well enough, I’m not a huge fan. I may mod them to open wider but I’ll give it more time. In class, I made a point to use the multi as much as possible and put the wire cutter and stripper to use. The chisel/stripper tool works great and if I wasn’t already sold on the tool, I am now. The cutters work as good as any multitool for solid core wire, but kinda iffy for stranded. Not as good as my Charge in that regard, but it works just fine. Back home now, I used the bottle opener on a beer (twist off cap haha) and cut down the box with the glorious butter blade. I really like that this tool only has a serrated blade, to complement my folder without redundancy. Anyways here’s some pics…

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag371/jowens29649/Mobile%20Uploads/0255CCE9-9411-4FC8-A261-6AD98B258D28_zps21ge57ko.jpg) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/jowens29649/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0255CCE9-9411-4FC8-A261-6AD98B258D28_zps21ge57ko.jpg.html)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag371/jowens29649/Mobile%20Uploads/49E26D91-B076-4394-96CE-B92150817773_zpsgponykee.jpg) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/jowens29649/media/Mobile%20Uploads/49E26D91-B076-4394-96CE-B92150817773_zpsgponykee.jpg.html)

Point the scales off of an Explorer. I have plans for her  :climber:
(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag371/jowens29649/Mobile%20Uploads/61183C06-FE21-4A13-B713-FC3E8AE4571C_zpsaedsl3s5.jpg) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/jowens29649/media/Mobile%20Uploads/61183C06-FE21-4A13-B713-FC3E8AE4571C_zpsaedsl3s5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ReamerPunch on March 31, 2016, 12:57:29 PM
Finally got a Spirit. Now I want a Spirit X. It never ends...

(http://i.imgur.com/VyTnf19.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on March 31, 2016, 01:02:07 PM
Nice pics people. Here's mine today:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160331_008_zpsoev2eqiw.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160331_008_zpsoev2eqiw.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on March 31, 2016, 04:03:07 PM
My Spirit would like to join...with the Manager of course  :D

(http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/classicrock/IMG_3105_zpsgngibaaq.jpg) (http://s972.photobucket.com/user/classicrock/media/IMG_3105_zpsgngibaaq.jpg.html)

I get a bit confused, at the end of April 2016 I'm going to visit my grandma in her birthday celebration. It's about 2 hours away by plane. Should I take the Spirit + Manager or Spirit + Compact or should I take only the Swisschamp with me?  :think:

 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on March 31, 2016, 04:09:45 PM
My Spirit would like to join...with the Manager of course  :D

(http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae201/classicrock/IMG_3105_zpsgngibaaq.jpg) (http://s972.photobucket.com/user/classicrock/media/IMG_3105_zpsgngibaaq.jpg.html)

I get a bit confused, at the end of April 2016 I'm going to visit my grandma in her birthday celebration. It's about 2 hours away by plane. Should I take the Spirit + Manager or Spirit + Compact or should I take only the Swisschamp with me?  :think:
I think I'm right in saying that MTO rules state you have to take all of them.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on March 31, 2016, 04:21:44 PM
I think I'm right in saying that MTO rules state you have to take all of them.

So it will be the Spirit, Manager, Compact and Swisschamp in one package... :facepalm:

I can't imagine the happy faces of the baggage thieves if they know what's in my bag. Hahahahahaha.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mat derby on April 01, 2016, 02:35:08 PM
i've just ordered a spirit and the description said "no scissors".
does anyone know if that means it will have both blades instead of the scissors?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 01, 2016, 02:40:50 PM
i've just ordered a spirit and the description said "no scissors".
does anyone know if that means it will have both blades instead of the scissors?
Hey Mat - I think you're right. see dunc's post at the beginning of this thread for details; http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,9743.0.html
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mat derby on April 01, 2016, 04:30:17 PM
Thanks magnetus,
I assumed as much but it's a Spanish website and the English description wasn't clear, I don't want the scissors as I've always got a micra handy.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 02, 2016, 01:30:10 PM
All in all I think they should have found a way of including both blades and the scissors.
The butter blade - badass as it is  -  is just the wrong shape for certain tasks. It's ace for butchering cardboard boxes, not so ace for brain surgery.
The pointy blade is one of Victorinox's more delicate efforts. If it were the only blade you'd really need a separate tool for gladiatorial combat or they'd just laugh at you in the Circus Maximus. Is it my imagination or is that thing even feebler than the big blade on a Spartan?
Scissors - well I don't have scissors on my Spirit. For a while I thought, "Who needs scissors?" but since then I realise they're pretty damn handy. Especially if you have a kid who wants you to cut out pictures from magazines without leaving the rest of "Horse & Pony" in tatters.
As it is, the Spirit is a wonderful tool and is a lovely tactile object, but you are always going to need something else to go along with it. Though that could be said of basically every pocket knife...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on May 14, 2016, 02:26:06 PM
Sigh.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tango44 on June 17, 2016, 04:23:46 AM
I love my Spirit and it`s my EDC (second one, first one was stolen)

Last Month I decided I want a new Spirit but in Black Oxide!

Been looking for BO Spirit with the scissors and I can`t find it anywhere, why?

Are this still available? or discontinued?

Where are the BO spirits?

Thank you.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on June 17, 2016, 06:35:05 AM
Seem to be readily available in Europe - Amazon or eBay for example. Try searching for 3.0224.3CCH
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 17, 2016, 07:46:51 PM
What?

The Spirit is so pretty polished why would you get one that is BO?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Toolslinger on June 17, 2016, 08:12:26 PM
They're actually pretty cool looking in BO. Of course that is personal opinion from a guy who wouldn't touch a BO tool a year ago. ::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on June 17, 2016, 08:27:51 PM
What?

The Spirit is so pretty polished why would you get one that is BO?

Because Black is the new Awesome!!!  8)

Spirit and Blast



Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 18, 2016, 01:39:05 AM
Big BO fan but not for a Spirit.

But to each his or her own I suppose.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on June 18, 2016, 02:17:20 AM
Big BO fan but not for a Spirit.

But to each his or her own I suppose.

Agree, since they dont make a BO model with scissors and without the (for me) useless cap crimper. Typical Vic hitting the nail on the head, and bending it. "Hey, let's put the alox scissors nail nick on the wrong side!" I can hear them giggling in Ibach from here...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on June 18, 2016, 03:26:08 AM
Big BO fan but not for a Spirit.

But to each his or her own I suppose.

Agree, since they dont make a BO model with scissors and without the (for me) useless cap crimper. Typical Vic hitting the nail on the head, and bending it. "Hey, let's put the alox scissors nail nick on the wrong side!" I can hear them giggling in Ibach from here...

Like them both but on a BO MT thing right now...that said, my next Spirit will be a shiny X.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on June 18, 2016, 12:40:27 PM
Big BO fan but not for a Spirit.

But to each his or her own I suppose.

Agree, since they dont make a BO model with scissors and without the (for me) useless cap crimper. Typical Vic hitting the nail on the head, and bending it. "Hey, let's put the alox scissors nail nick on the wrong side!" I can hear them giggling in Ibach from here...

Like them both but on a BO MT thing right now...that said, my next Spirit will be a shiny X.  :cheers:

I did like the finish on my S, but no scissors, so it went to a good home.  :tu:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: clown on June 18, 2016, 07:22:40 PM
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq140/smcclown/Mobile%20Uploads/20160618_131031.jpg) (http://s441.photobucket.com/user/smcclown/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160618_131031.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 18, 2016, 09:11:42 PM
Big BO fan but not for a Spirit.

But to each his or her own I suppose.

Agree, since they dont make a BO model with scissors and without the (for me) useless cap crimper. Typical Vic hitting the nail on the head, and bending it. "Hey, let's put the alox scissors nail nick on the wrong side!" I can hear them giggling in Ibach from here...

Like them both but on a BO MT thing right now...that said, my next Spirit will be a shiny X.  :cheers:

Get two I want one also.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gath on June 23, 2016, 11:32:38 PM
I guess I should join, just got this beauty today.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Flint Hills on June 24, 2016, 03:48:44 AM
I didn't know there was a club!? I got mine a couple of months ago, love it.


(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd392/jac808/Mobile%20Uploads/20160526_122401-01_zps20jjcgza.jpeg) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/jac808/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160526_122401-01_zps20jjcgza.jpeg.html)


(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd392/jac808/Mobile%20Uploads/20160531_133345_zpspcfop4rh.jpg) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/jac808/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160531_133345_zpspcfop4rh.jpg.html)

(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd392/jac808/Mobile%20Uploads/Resized_20160523_132709_zpspreck6bv.jpeg) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/jac808/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Resized_20160523_132709_zpspreck6bv.jpeg.html)

The "plus" version is well worth it for the mini ratchet set and standard size 1/4" bits.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 24, 2016, 09:32:48 PM
Two beauties being carried today...

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01809_zpsqcjcejq4.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01803_zpsgdzbabbh.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01813_zpsbydl1d6f.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on June 24, 2016, 11:26:29 PM
Mine says hi again ,used alot these days :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 25, 2016, 02:38:45 AM
So the money I saved up to get a Spirit got spent to fix our AC. Pro tip, do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

Anyhow this now gives me time to over analyze the choice between a X and the standard model?

What say you?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on June 25, 2016, 02:57:43 AM
So the money I saved up to get a Spirit got spent to fix our AC. Pro tip, do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

Anyhow this now gives me time to over analyze the choice between a X and the standard model?

What say you?
I say the standard model, especially if you'll carry a SAK with it.  The butterblade is a great companion to the traditional SAK blade :tu:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 25, 2016, 03:52:18 AM
So the money I saved up to get a Spirit got spent to fix our AC. Pro tip, do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

Anyhow this now gives me time to over analyze the choice between a X and the standard model?

What say you?
I say the standard model, especially if you'll carry a SAK with it.  The butterblade is a great companion to the traditional SAK blade :tu:

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That is what I am thinking also. The last thing I need is another plain edge blade between the SAK and Spyderco I always carry.

The only difference between the two models is the blade?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on June 25, 2016, 03:56:11 AM
So the money I saved up to get a Spirit got spent to fix our AC. Pro tip, do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

Anyhow this now gives me time to over analyze the choice between a X and the standard model?

What say you?
I say the standard model, especially if you'll carry a SAK with it.  The butterblade is a great companion to the traditional SAK blade :tu:

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

Sound advice!!!!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on June 25, 2016, 04:11:04 AM
So the money I saved up to get a Spirit got spent to fix our AC. Pro tip, do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

Anyhow this now gives me time to over analyze the choice between a X and the standard model?

What say you?
I say the standard model, especially if you'll carry a SAK with it.  The butterblade is a great companion to the traditional SAK blade :tu:

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

That is what I am thinking also. The last thing I need is another plain edge blade between the SAK and Spyderco I always carry.

The only difference between the two models is the blade?
Yes. If you are carrying a sak and a folder, definitely go with the standard version. :tu: AC is way more important than a new multi.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 25, 2016, 04:18:55 AM
So the money I saved up to get a Spirit got spent to fix our AC. Pro tip, do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

Anyhow this now gives me time to over analyze the choice between a X and the standard model?

What say you?
I say the standard model, especially if you'll carry a SAK with it.  The butterblade is a great companion to the traditional SAK blade :tu:

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

That is what I am thinking also. The last thing I need is another plain edge blade between the SAK and Spyderco I always carry.

The only difference between the two models is the blade?
Yes. If you are carrying a sak and a folder, definitely go with the standard version. :tu: AC is way more important than a new multi.

I thought a new multi would be better and my wife thought the same as you.

So anyhow our AC works now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on June 25, 2016, 04:19:46 AM
So the money I saved up to get a Spirit got spent to fix our AC. Pro tip, do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

Anyhow this now gives me time to over analyze the choice between a X and the standard model?

What say you?
I say the standard model, especially if you'll carry a SAK with it.  The butterblade is a great companion to the traditional SAK blade :tu:

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

That is what I am thinking also. The last thing I need is another plain edge blade between the SAK and Spyderco I always carry.

The only difference between the two models is the blade?
Yes. If you are carrying a sak and a folder, definitely go with the standard version. :tu: AC is way more important than a new multi.

I thought a new multi would be better and my wife thought the same as you.

So anyhow our AC works now.
Learned from a wise man long ago....happy wife, no new multi :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 25, 2016, 04:21:55 AM
Sigh.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Flint Hills on June 25, 2016, 04:26:42 AM
So the money I saved up to get a Spirit got spent to fix our AC. Pro tip, do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

Anyhow this now gives me time to over analyze the choice between a X and the standard model?

What say you?
I say the standard model, especially if you'll carry a SAK with it.  The butterblade is a great companion to the traditional SAK blade :tu:

Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk

Yep, standard Spirit. I went back and forth a little and ended up getting the standard model, so glad I did. That butter blade is awesome. When you'll always have a regular blade on you, the serrated is awesome to have for rope, twine, etc. Goes through that rough abrasive stuff like.....butter.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 25, 2016, 04:28:57 AM
I am correct in saying the blade is the only difference between the two?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on June 25, 2016, 04:51:14 AM
I am correct in saying the blade is the only difference between the two?
You are correct sir :tu:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 28, 2016, 12:31:14 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on June 28, 2016, 01:09:58 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 28, 2016, 01:11:09 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on June 28, 2016, 01:13:29 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.

If you had known how lousy I felt today, you'd held off.....   :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on June 28, 2016, 01:22:27 AM
Congrats harley  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on June 28, 2016, 01:23:01 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.

If you had known how lousy I felt today, you'd held off.....   :facepalm:

I hope you feel better soon Robert  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on June 28, 2016, 01:52:42 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.

If you had known how lousy I felt today, you'd held off.....   :facepalm:

I hope you feel better soon Robert  :tu:

Thanks Steve!!!  Just a rough patch in the road....
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on June 28, 2016, 01:57:44 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.

If you had known how lousy I felt today, you'd held off.....   :facepalm:

I hope you feel better soon Robert  :tu:

Thanks Steve!!!  Just a rough patch in the road....

Hope your road smooths out soon SG, maybe wearing shoes will help? Just a thought. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on June 28, 2016, 02:02:07 AM
...do not try and live in Georgia without AC.

+1 on that, and I use my Spirit for AC repairs (mostly).

So congrats!, and sorry to hear that, 'cause your other multis will be collecting dust now.  :cry:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Flint Hills on June 28, 2016, 02:10:12 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.

Nice! Great choice, you're going to love it!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on June 28, 2016, 02:21:24 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.

If you had known how lousy I felt today, you'd held off.....   :facepalm:

I hope you feel better soon Robert  :tu:

Thanks Steve!!!  Just a rough patch in the road....

Hope your road smooths out soon SG, maybe wearing shoes will help? Just a thought. :)

 :rofl:   Thanks T!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jerseydevil on June 28, 2016, 02:32:59 AM
I think I need to take my Spirit RT out for some fun tomorrow....
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on June 28, 2016, 05:32:33 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.
Finally

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Alan K. on June 28, 2016, 08:47:25 AM
So, did you get the standard, butter blade model or the X? I gots to know.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on June 28, 2016, 09:19:14 AM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.
Congrats for the Spirit Harley.

Since I got it, the Spirit is my one and only MT until now. Love the butter blade, I used to pair it with Compact or Manager.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 28, 2016, 01:55:11 PM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

CONGRATS! It was about time already, huh?  :ahhh

I bet you'll stick to it like fly to poo.
Mine has so much love I finally broke down too and ordered a brother for it

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01952_zpsd3gdtura.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01946_zpsdaedil7i.jpg)

Had to do it. So nice it is not to have a backup for the car/camping bag/work desk.  :tu:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01948_zpsg8fulgmj.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01951_zpsm4nuxw40.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01949_zps4gi0xm5a.jpg)

Hope it gets there safe and sound. Put it to good use, it'll take it!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on June 28, 2016, 04:32:49 PM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.
Dammit! I was parcelling mine up with the Greenwood to send you. Of all the bad luck. I feel choked.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on June 28, 2016, 10:30:28 PM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh  I heard the church bells in town ringing....people in the streets....it's a......

Miracle!!!!!!!!

 :P  ;)  :D

Yeah yeah.

Finally gave up on waiting to get yours from the grandkids.

Plan to carry the everloving smurf out of it. Got the plus with the ratchet set.
Dammit! I was parcelling mine up with the Greenwood to send you. Of all the bad luck. I feel choked.

Pfft to easy to return the one i bought.

Wouldn't want you to be put off.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on June 29, 2016, 01:34:19 PM
Finally broke down and ordered one.

Got shiiping confirmation today.

CONGRATS! It was about time already, huh?  :ahhh

I bet you'll stick to it like fly to poo.
Mine has so much love I finally broke down too and ordered a brother for it

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01952_zpsd3gdtura.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01946_zpsdaedil7i.jpg)

Had to do it. So nice it is not to have a backup for the car/camping bag/work desk.  :tu:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01948_zpsg8fulgmj.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01951_zpsm4nuxw40.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01949_zps4gi0xm5a.jpg)

Hope it gets there safe and sound. Put it to good use, it'll take it!  :salute:

+1 Pea!  :tu:

The only thing as good as a Spirit is another one!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on June 30, 2016, 05:52:38 AM
So glad to have this thing in my pocket today, just within one hour I need a pliers, wire cutter, knife blade, saw and scissor. And the Spirit takes it all.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/6c349d6310e2e1b8181dabc040680d2d.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 30, 2016, 10:13:27 AM
Tea time with Spirit

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01992_zpsje0cgg5h.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Demel on June 30, 2016, 02:18:00 PM
Spirit X and Spyderco Native :drool: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/5d4f5378ccfde97efe6f80222f018c7b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: metasyntax on June 30, 2016, 04:01:57 PM
Spirit X and Spyderco Native :drool: (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/5d4f5378ccfde97efe6f80222f018c7b.jpg)

That looks like an awesome combo! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 30, 2016, 08:10:50 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02030_zpsssn8so2a.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on July 29, 2016, 06:35:34 AM
I just wondered if the screwdriver on swisstool spirit were magnetized?

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/ee3b3a5da83e46f23f381ea453e5ed9d.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on July 29, 2016, 09:19:42 AM
I just wondered if the screwdriver on swisstool spirit were magnetized?

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160729/ee3b3a5da83e46f23f381ea453e5ed9d.jpg)

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That's strange... The phillips on my Spirit isn't magnetized...


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on July 29, 2016, 10:26:25 AM
Oh....Your Anti magnets huh???  :pok: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on July 29, 2016, 12:09:05 PM
Oh....Your Anti magnets huh???  :pok: :D
Naah... In fact I love that feature... Got me wondering though, are all phillips on spirits supposed to be magnetised?

Got me also to look at my minichamps... One is and the other is not... Also my rambler...

So does this magnet feature have something to do with year of production... Sorry, am quite new to using plier based multi-tools


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 29, 2016, 01:21:28 PM
Oh....Your Anti magnets huh???  :pok: :D
Naah... In fact I love that feature... Got me wondering though, are all phillips on spirits supposed to be magnetised?

Got me also to look at my minichamps... One is and the other is not... Also my rambler...

So does this magnet feature have something to do with year of production... Sorry, am quite new to using plier based multi-tools


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Mine is!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02990_zpsivalgoyu.jpg)

I've found this useful twice in my life, so I can't complain if the previous owner is guilty of magnetising it!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02991_zpstbmvxw5v.jpg)

The ones pictured are all magnetised
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on August 25, 2016, 03:15:12 PM
Spirit X RT and my user '04 posing as an anniversary t-shirt ornament.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on August 25, 2016, 03:47:16 PM
Spirit back in action. Doing some light repair on my water dispenser just now. Used the plier, file and phillips screwdriver.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160825/346800ab4f6cf851c89c9ef953180ccb.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 25, 2016, 10:44:04 PM
I repaired (actually, dismantled the whole darn thing) my momma's coffe macchine today. She put a wrong capsule on her Nespresso (non-compatible brand) and it got stuck, leaking hot water everywhere and blocking the opening lever.

After cleaning, I was able to have my little reward :)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAM04221_zpsujwe5yfs.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: metasyntax on August 25, 2016, 10:54:14 PM
I repaired (actually, dismantled the whole darn thing) my momma's coffe macchine today. She put a wrong capsule on her Nespresso (non-compatible brand) and it got stuck, leaking hot water everywhere and blocking the opening lever.
Oh man, that's no good. These proprietary coffee machines got to be too much for me, I just use an old school filtered drip or cold brew now. But anyway, speaking for myself, I don't use an MT very often, certainly not day-to-day. BUT the beauty lies in the being able to prevent a minor annoyance from becoming a major annoyance. Like this situation... being able to pop in there and pull out the offending coffee pod, and getting on with your day. That's a nice fix!

:multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Flint Hills on December 27, 2016, 11:36:06 PM
This thread needs a bump!  :D


(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd392/jac808/20161227_162400-01_zpsphxqn1j3.jpeg) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/jac808/media/20161227_162400-01_zpsphxqn1j3.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 28, 2016, 12:56:15 PM
And pics!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/2016-12-03%2014.50.38_zps4xxaihww.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02980_zpspsayaq7k.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02357_zpsfcte3csm.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on December 28, 2016, 03:04:24 PM
Some pics from my recent vacation(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/235f57a963a53e67ac047ed75b6ac94b.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/9aff4285b458d731fb19b1517bfdf957.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/006b5d69f394c471cf1ec916d7602eae.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/1a3d6b17e67c3cda91a8fcde59aa61de.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/24f43b79c1e1c80cf7559b0efc7fccd3.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/38ba498657bf093bbc482664968c4c7e.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/e56a104006ffbbdb64d0faaee3ee9728.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/09d29be0adf47981f64c29876d932094.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/4e9bd3a92e4962e13fa98ed63fed1f4c.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/40d0142dbf7036aaf8763b7819d0afe7.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/cec87e7b681f79777e4d5e37771c8df1.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/45ca59fff56639eefe454d8f96fa31d7.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 28, 2016, 09:30:36 PM
Some pics from my recent vacation(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/235f57a963a53e67ac047ed75b6ac94b.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/9aff4285b458d731fb19b1517bfdf957.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/006b5d69f394c471cf1ec916d7602eae.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/1a3d6b17e67c3cda91a8fcde59aa61de.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/24f43b79c1e1c80cf7559b0efc7fccd3.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/38ba498657bf093bbc482664968c4c7e.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/e56a104006ffbbdb64d0faaee3ee9728.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/09d29be0adf47981f64c29876d932094.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/4e9bd3a92e4962e13fa98ed63fed1f4c.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/40d0142dbf7036aaf8763b7819d0afe7.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/cec87e7b681f79777e4d5e37771c8df1.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/45ca59fff56639eefe454d8f96fa31d7.jpg)


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VERY nice pics and engraving  :tu:
 :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on December 29, 2016, 02:06:53 AM
Some pics from my recent vacation(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/235f57a963a53e67ac047ed75b6ac94b.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/9aff4285b458d731fb19b1517bfdf957.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/006b5d69f394c471cf1ec916d7602eae.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/1a3d6b17e67c3cda91a8fcde59aa61de.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/24f43b79c1e1c80cf7559b0efc7fccd3.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/38ba498657bf093bbc482664968c4c7e.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/e56a104006ffbbdb64d0faaee3ee9728.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/09d29be0adf47981f64c29876d932094.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/4e9bd3a92e4962e13fa98ed63fed1f4c.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/40d0142dbf7036aaf8763b7819d0afe7.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/cec87e7b681f79777e4d5e37771c8df1.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/45ca59fff56639eefe454d8f96fa31d7.jpg)


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VERY nice pics and engraving  :tu:
 :like: :like: :like:
Thanks... :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Archibald Tuttle on January 01, 2017, 07:24:20 PM
Still my favorite improvising implement.  The Spirit S. With SWM V11R torch and UV-5R HT. Happy New Year everyone ! :cheers:

(http://i65.tinypic.com/2hiavwn.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on January 02, 2017, 04:31:38 AM
The 3 Spirits...

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on January 02, 2017, 09:49:18 AM
of MT past, present and future?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on January 02, 2017, 11:14:15 AM
of MT past, present and future?
Of MT past, recent and most recent purchase
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on January 02, 2017, 02:54:31 PM
of MT past, present and future?
Of MT past, recent and most recent purchase

that works too
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on January 02, 2017, 03:04:29 PM
of MT past, present and future?
Of MT past, recent and most recent purchase

that works too
:cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on January 02, 2017, 04:29:37 PM
Just treated myself to a second Spirit. And will be enjoying a third now that the sun is over the yardarm  ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 02, 2017, 09:50:05 PM
Explorer's Spirit

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/20161217_165041_zpsnnvtmsnk.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ToolJoe on January 02, 2017, 10:39:55 PM
I know the wire cutters aren't replaceable but how do they stack up?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on January 02, 2017, 11:06:19 PM
I know the wire cutters aren't replaceable but how do they stack up?

I know it might not be a popular opinion here, but I feel the wire cutters are one of the Spirits few weaknesses.  Not the best at cutting and not very big either.  They are pretty durable though. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on January 02, 2017, 11:11:34 PM
Just to show I really am still a fan though.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/IMG_3128_zps2xhbpm6h.jpg)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 03, 2017, 11:13:01 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM01931_zpsjbdygupy.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on January 04, 2017, 09:47:34 PM
Just to show I really am still a fan though.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/IMG_3128_zps2xhbpm6h.jpg)

 :cheers:

Phew ! Had me worried there...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: metasyntax on January 04, 2017, 10:09:18 PM
Just to show I really am still a fan though.

(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss260/gareth_SAKs/multitools/IMG_3128_zps2xhbpm6h.jpg)

 :cheers:

Great photo! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 05, 2017, 04:23:16 PM
starting the new year with nice Spirit

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-01/20170105_095725_zps3gb4tx0h.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NorCalJim on January 15, 2017, 05:25:01 PM
I know the wire cutters aren't replaceable but how do they stack up?

I know it might not be a popular opinion here, but I feel the wire cutters are one of the Spirits few weaknesses.  Not the best at cutting and not very big either.  They are pretty durable though. :)

I favor a realistic appraisal of my tools especially if it gives me a better idea of what I can count on and what I should supplement with another tool.  Being blind/deaf to criticism is helpful to preparation for the unexpected.

Here is a wire-cutting face-off I found on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa0pqFR3yVU

Wire-cutting may not be the Spirit's strength but it accomplishes what I need it to accomplish.

I still remember when my Spirit X arrived and the package was so small I thought the company sent me the wrong item.  When I slid the small dark brown case out of the box, I was amazed at the small size. Then I removed and opened my new Spirit X and it seemed impossible that this tool came out of such a small case.  Examining each tool just reinforced my feeling that I made an exceptional purchase.  If I want the "Monster Truck" of multi-tools, I can always get a Leatherman Surge. Meanwhile, the Spirit X meets my needs perfectly.

Jim
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 15, 2017, 07:43:36 PM
I know the wire cutters aren't replaceable but how do they stack up?

I know it might not be a popular opinion here, but I feel the wire cutters are one of the Spirits few weaknesses.  Not the best at cutting and not very big either.  They are pretty durable though. :)

I favor a realistic appraisal of my tools especially if it gives me a better idea of what I can count on and what I should supplement with another tool.  Being blind/deaf to criticism is helpful to preparation for the unexpected.

Here is a wire-cutting face-off I found on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa0pqFR3yVU

Wire-cutting may not be the Spirit's strength but it accomplishes what I need it to accomplish.

I still remember when my Spirit X arrived and the package was so small I thought the company sent me the wrong item.  When I slid the small dark brown case out of the box, I was amazed at the small size. Then I removed and opened my new Spirit X and it seemed impossible that this tool came out of such a small case.  Examining each tool just reinforced my feeling that I made an exceptional purchase.  If I want the "Monster Truck" of multi-tools, I can always get a Leatherman Surge. Meanwhile, the Spirit X meets my needs perfectly.

Jim

best jack of all trades   :tu:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/2016-09-15%2013.00.10_zpsvpgpqivc.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sawman on January 20, 2017, 09:48:54 PM
I'd like to join

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NorCalJim on January 20, 2017, 10:56:53 PM
I'm new and assumed that if you had the SAK/tool then you were a member of that particular group.  After seeing Sawman's request to join, I thought that I had better do the same.

I have a Spirit X and would like to join the Spirit Owners Club.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: sawman on January 21, 2017, 02:42:53 AM
Very nice Jim :tu:

I'm loving my spirit x :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on January 21, 2017, 02:46:25 AM
Unless I'm wrong, posting pics is enough to join... no requests needed... no banners given... :cheers:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NorCalJim on January 21, 2017, 03:39:35 AM
Very nice Jim :tu:

I'm loving my spirit x :D

Thanks Sawman!  When I opened the package it was mailed in, I thought they sent the wrong part and forgot the pouch.  Opening the box, revealed the pouch holding the Spirit X.  I was shocked with how small the pouch was and even more surprised when I deployed the pliers because it seemed impossible that it could fit in such a small pouch!

A salute to you and all Spirit owners!
 :cheers:   :salute: :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NorCalJim on January 21, 2017, 03:40:30 AM
Unless I'm wrong, posting pics is enough to join... no requests needed... no banners given... :cheers:


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That's what I thought but wanted to be sure...thanks for the reassurance!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Monrogue on January 22, 2017, 02:42:48 AM
Welcome Steve and Jim :cheers:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: abhiram on January 22, 2017, 07:31:56 PM
One from India. Cheers!!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170122/30b13c6838ba93ed92621180c176821f.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ToolJoe on January 24, 2017, 01:58:58 AM
I'd like to throw my name into the ring.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on January 26, 2017, 08:51:37 PM
Joining this club  :ahhh

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/60a97c611fed08bc24b1e480d5542101.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: metasyntax on January 26, 2017, 09:54:01 PM
Joining this club  :ahhh

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/60a97c611fed08bc24b1e480d5542101.jpg)

:drool: Welcome aboard, that's a beauty!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on January 26, 2017, 09:58:01 PM
Joining this club  :ahhh

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/60a97c611fed08bc24b1e480d5542101.jpg)

:drool: Welcome aboard, that's a beauty!

Thanks! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: abhiram on January 26, 2017, 10:05:52 PM
Joining this club  :ahhh

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/60a97c611fed08bc24b1e480d5542101.jpg)
I must get it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on January 26, 2017, 10:22:12 PM
Joining this club  :ahhh

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/60a97c611fed08bc24b1e480d5542101.jpg)
I wish that pouch was available seperatly...

My leather pouch with rotating clip is a nice alternative though :D

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/b70a245e6eea37cfe70d7de7b5b65445.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/67ad711d826d9e96c6c68acd1d332007.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 27, 2017, 01:13:09 AM
 :like: My son just joined the club!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Asajogja on February 28, 2017, 03:22:27 PM
Finally join this awesome club..
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on February 28, 2017, 04:58:29 PM
Welcome!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Asajogja on February 28, 2017, 05:01:31 PM
Welcome!  :salute:
Thank you

Sent from "Jogja is time wa"

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on February 28, 2017, 05:27:09 PM
Welcome!  :salute:
Thank you

Sent from "Jogja is time wa"
That's a nice Spirit X you have there :cheers:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:47:35 PM
This latest post activity brought a smile to my face in that I really, really  :like: the Spirit!!!

I am not a fan of the "Butter" knife even though I can appreciate its capabilities if not its looks.  Once I had researched the Spirit options and learned that the Spirit X would give me this great tool set with a traditional blade, I made the purchase.

I have a strong partiality to Leatherman multi-tools and was highly skeptical that another multi-tool could possibly be preferable.  At the time, I pictured the traditional Swiss Tool.  Eventually, I got a close look at the Spirit while watching a YouTube multi-tool comparison video.  After getting a taste, I was eager to learn all I could until I had to have one.

I was very impressed with the build quality and form factor when I first received my Spirit X.  When I opened the Spirit X to access the pliers, it seemed impossible that this tool could be stored in such a small pouch.  The more I played with the Spirit X, the more I liked it!

Welcome!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Asajogja on March 01, 2017, 01:08:29 AM
Welcome!  :salute:
Thank you

Sent from "Jogja is time wa"
That's a nice Spirit X you have there :cheers:


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Thank you Jaya_man. It is a pleasure to see Spirit...folded or open, a joyfull feeling to touch and super capable tool to work with. And the sound when fully opened or fully closed...oooh, precision!


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on March 01, 2017, 01:47:49 AM
:like: My son just joined the club!!

Congrats!!!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 03, 2017, 08:28:54 PM
re-joining the club with a previously owned and much abused Spirit!

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170224_154721_zpssavxdutn.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170224_154706_zpshkjcyyfp.jpg)

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-02/20170224_154821_zpsv12ziofe.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 04, 2017, 10:20:17 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04682_zpswoizhkkm.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on March 04, 2017, 10:56:12 AM
I ordered around 10m of camo paracord and it arrived recently. Had some free time today to make a slim ripcord bracelet (quick deploy) and wrapped the handle (also quick deploy style) of my Maxpedition Mini.

Used the Spirit to open the package, cut paracord to length and singe.

Now what do I do with the excess paracord :facepalm:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170304/432fffee0e52283aaf5a6be7d4651d92.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 000 on April 22, 2017, 03:37:28 PM
Hi everyone!

I'm new here. I just got my Spirit X and I like it very much. I used Leatherman Wave for years, but now I got my first Victorinox. I'm pleased with the quality of the Victorinox after the Wave.  8)


So, I have a question for you guys: Why does some Spirits have different stamp on the handles? In store they had three different stamps on Spirit X. Neither one had stamp on the plier heads. Does this have anything to do with the manufacturing date?


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on April 22, 2017, 06:59:29 PM
Welcome to MTO 000,

You can find some info on the different Spirit stamps here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,62896.msg1179790.html#msg1179790). 

This was the fist topic I found when I searched the forum for Spirit stamps, there will probably be other topics about this  ;).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 000 on April 22, 2017, 07:47:40 PM
Welcome to MTO 000,

You can find some info on the different Spirit stamps here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,62896.msg1179790.html#msg1179790). 

This was the fist topic I found when I searched the forum for Spirit stamps, there will probably be other topics about this  ;).
Thanks! I tried searching, but I didn't find any topics about this matter. I hope someone has some knowledge about this.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Skyriders21 on April 26, 2017, 11:08:40 PM
Hello!!

Another spirit of France !! A kind of gentleman compared to the leatherman! Both styles are nice!!

I have the black version, and a version of the older spirit that I found better machined, indeed on the new version the clamp does not open by itself unfolded, it makes force a little, there is friction, and some asperities in the steel end of the clamp ...

Cheers!!   :cheers:

(http://nsa38.casimages.com/img/2017/04/26/mini_170426112305606762.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/170426112305606762.jpg.html)


(http://nsa37.casimages.com/img/2017/04/26/mini_17042611232064407.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/17042611232064407.jpg.html)


(http://nsa37.casimages.com/img/2017/04/26/mini_170426112320391267.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/170426112320391267.jpg.html)

(http://nsa37.casimages.com/img/2017/04/26/mini_170426112327924758.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/170426112327924758.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 27, 2017, 12:39:38 AM
Hi everyone!

I'm new here. I just got my Spirit X and I like it very much. I used Leatherman Wave for years, but now I got my first Victorinox. I'm pleased with the quality of the Victorinox after the Wave.  8)


So, I have a question for you guys: Why does some Spirits have different stamp on the handles? In store they had three different stamps on Spirit X. Neither one had stamp on the plier heads. Does this have anything to do with the manufacturing date?

Would be interesting if this were a detail that we could use to date the newer versions!  :tu:

It does look like the same stamp with different strike forces, so maybe just a mfg. variance?  ???
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 27, 2017, 12:44:26 AM
Hello!!

Another spirit of France !! A kind of gentleman compared to the leatherman! Both styles are nice!!

I have the black version, and a version of the older spirit that I found better machined, indeed on the new version the clamp does not open by itself unfolded, it makes force a little, there is friction, and some asperities in the steel end of the clamp ...

Cheers!!   :cheers:

(http://nsa38.casimages.com/img/2017/04/26/mini_170426112305606762.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/170426112305606762.jpg.html)


(http://nsa37.casimages.com/img/2017/04/26/mini_17042611232064407.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/17042611232064407.jpg.html)


(http://nsa37.casimages.com/img/2017/04/26/mini_170426112320391267.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/170426112320391267.jpg.html)

(http://nsa37.casimages.com/img/2017/04/26/mini_170426112327924758.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/170426112327924758.jpg.html)

Welcome to MTO!  :cheers:

The Spirit is a great tool in any variation.  :tu:

I think the newer one will loosen up with time, the oldest one I have (2004) started out with the pliers tight also, but became very smooth with use.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Skyriders21 on April 28, 2017, 10:00:58 PM
(http://nsa38.casimages.com/img/2017/04/28/mini_170428102636515678.jpg) (http://www.casimages.com/i/170428102636515678.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: clown on April 29, 2017, 07:17:47 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/AEUYa1M.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sakpan74Gr on April 30, 2017, 07:25:57 PM
Spirit on the beach, Akrata Greece.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/d896b981818ddb804277a084f1c8c051.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Ron Who on April 30, 2017, 07:32:12 PM
Spirit on the beach, Akrata Greece.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170430/d896b981818ddb804277a084f1c8c051.jpg)

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Very nice. Looks like a yoga exercise.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sakpan74Gr on April 30, 2017, 10:25:27 PM


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 08, 2017, 12:39:01 AM
You guys all have beautiful Spirits!!!    :dd:   Wait...  :think:

Anyway, here's my BO S.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20S%20BO_zpsacp7buvv.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Flint Hills on May 08, 2017, 01:12:55 AM
You guys all have beautiful Spirits!!!    :dd:   Wait...  :think:

Anyway, here's my BO S.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20S%20BO_zpsacp7buvv.jpg)
:like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Flint Hills on May 08, 2017, 01:13:53 AM
This thread needs more action and more pics!

(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd392/jac808/20170507_094750_zps0ceqx4wz.jpg) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/jac808/media/20170507_094750_zps0ceqx4wz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 08, 2017, 01:25:13 AM
You guys all have beautiful Spirits!!!    :dd:   Wait...  :think:

Anyway, here's my BO S.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20S%20BO_zpsacp7buvv.jpg)
:like:

Thx buddy!!!!  :cheers:  Always good to see you!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 08, 2017, 01:26:00 AM
This thread needs more action and more pics!

(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd392/jac808/20170507_094750_zps0ceqx4wz.jpg) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/jac808/media/20170507_094750_zps0ceqx4wz.jpg.html)

 :like: :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Flint Hills on May 08, 2017, 02:07:49 AM
You guys all have beautiful Spirits!!!    :dd:   Wait...  :think:

Anyway, here's my BO S.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20S%20BO_zpsacp7buvv.jpg)
:like:

Thx buddy!!!!  :cheers:  Always good to see you!

You too bud, hope you're doing well! I don't post very often but I do peek in here often.
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on May 08, 2017, 02:15:45 AM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 08, 2017, 03:55:07 AM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

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 :like: :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on May 08, 2017, 04:33:27 AM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

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 :like: :like: :cheers:
Thanx SG

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NorCalJim on May 08, 2017, 04:33:59 AM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

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 :like: :like:

Very nice photo!

The Spirit is a remarkable tool.  Although I ended up with the Spirit X because I wanted a traditional main blade, I wondered how the blade shown in your photo would be like.

:cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on May 08, 2017, 03:02:48 PM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

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 :like: :like:

Very nice photo!

The Spirit is a remarkable tool.  Although I ended up with the Spirit X because I wanted a traditional main blade, I wondered how the blade shown in your photo would be like.

:cheers:

Spreads butter really well. And then cuts you because you've insinuated that it's a butter blade
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Guardian on May 08, 2017, 07:46:34 PM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

Sent from my A37f using Tapatalk

 :like: :like:

Very nice photo!

The Spirit is a remarkable tool.  Although I ended up with the Spirit X because I wanted a traditional main blade, I wondered how the blade shown in your photo would be like.

:cheers:

Spreads butter really well. And then cuts you because you've insinuated that it's a butter blade


 :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 08, 2017, 08:32:59 PM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

Sent from my A37f using Tapatalk

 :like: :like:

Very nice photo!

The Spirit is a remarkable tool.  Although I ended up with the Spirit X because I wanted a traditional main blade, I wondered how the blade shown in your photo would be like.

:cheers:

Spreads butter really well. And then cuts you because you've insinuated that it's a butter blade


 :rofl:

 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 08, 2017, 10:54:30 PM
Black & RT
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18238538_10155418624011664_4347095749387004250_o.jpg?oh=f56db0545cb121abadd8670a419e6d26&oe=597F3AB8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on May 08, 2017, 11:03:39 PM
Black & RT
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18238538_10155418624011664_4347095749387004250_o.jpg?oh=f56db0545cb121abadd8670a419e6d26&oe=597F3AB8)

 :like:  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 08, 2017, 11:07:53 PM
Black & RT
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18238538_10155418624011664_4347095749387004250_o.jpg?oh=f56db0545cb121abadd8670a419e6d26&oe=597F3AB8)

 :like:  :tu:

Cheers. I think I have enough Spirit with these 2 for now (until they bring out a model with black Alox handles)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on May 08, 2017, 11:14:31 PM
Black & RT
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18238538_10155418624011664_4347095749387004250_o.jpg?oh=f56db0545cb121abadd8670a419e6d26&oe=597F3AB8)

 :like:  :tu:

Cheers. I think I have enough Spirit with these 2 for now (until they bring out a model with black Alox handles)

Or a clip, that would get me in a buying mood.  :cheers:

The SwissTool is 20 this year, I was hoping for a factory clip for it's anniversary, but they decided on black instead, no celebration.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on May 09, 2017, 12:12:54 AM


Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

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 :like: :like:

Very nice photo!

The Spirit is a remarkable tool.  Although I ended up with the Spirit X because I wanted a traditional main blade, I wondered how the blade shown in your photo would be like.

:cheers:

Thanx NCJ

Two years ago, I also want the Spirit X before I bought the XC, because the plain edge is easier to sharpen.

But the X version was very hard to get here. I have no choice but the XC one and after a few days I fell in love with this butter blade, it cuts through anything very well.

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on May 09, 2017, 12:13:39 AM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

Sent from my A37f using Tapatalk

 :like: :like:

Very nice photo!

The Spirit is a remarkable tool.  Although I ended up with the Spirit X because I wanted a traditional main blade, I wondered how the blade shown in your photo would be like.

:cheers:

Spreads butter really well. And then cuts you because you've insinuated that it's a butter blade


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on May 09, 2017, 12:15:46 AM
Black & RT
(https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18238538_10155418624011664_4347095749387004250_o.jpg?oh=f56db0545cb121abadd8670a419e6d26&oe=597F3AB8)
Nice love the RT edition

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NorCalJim on May 09, 2017, 01:08:01 AM
Here's mine today(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170508/bc16f6bc49d1b162c3192928b2b72566.jpg)

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 :like: :like:

Very nice photo!

The Spirit is a remarkable tool.  Although I ended up with the Spirit X because I wanted a traditional main blade, I wondered how the blade shown in your photo would be like.

:cheers:

Spreads butter really well. And then cuts you because you've insinuated that it's a butter blade


 :rofl:

 :rofl: :rofl:

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on May 11, 2017, 07:29:05 AM
I can join again! After having sold several BO Spirit S I got a Spirit X in the mail yesterday. I had forgotten how awesome these are :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on May 11, 2017, 02:52:21 PM
I can join again! After having sold several BO Spirit S I got a Spirit X in the mail yesterday. I had forgotten how awesome these are :)

 :tu: More photos to follow R?  :D

Here's mine, it refuses to stay in my tool bag.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on May 11, 2017, 08:54:56 PM
Good pic R! Love the green  :hatsoff:

Mine:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/victorinox-spirit-x.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on May 11, 2017, 09:04:48 PM
Good pic R! Love the green  :hatsoff:

Mine:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/victorinox-spirit-x.jpg)

Nice photo R.  :cheers:

I think I would prefer the X blade now, even though the butter blade seems more versatile. I went to pop a bunch of inflatable packing the other day, and it would have been nice to simply deploy the main blade, but I had to resort to the awl, the butter blade was not up to it. Oh well, that's what the Climber is for I reckon...  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 11, 2017, 09:18:42 PM
I can join again! After having sold several BO Spirit S I got a Spirit X in the mail yesterday. I had forgotten how awesome these are :)

 :tu: More photos to follow R?  :D

Here's mine, it refuses to stay in my tool bag.

 :like: :like: :cheers:  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 11, 2017, 09:22:24 PM
Good pic R! Love the green  :hatsoff:

Mine:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/victorinox-spirit-x.jpg)

Nice photo R.  :cheers:

I think I would prefer the X blade now, even though the butter blade seems more versatile. I went to pop a bunch of inflatable packing the other day, and it would have been nice to simply deploy the main blade, but I had to resort to the awl, the butter blade was not up to it. Oh well, that's what the Climber is for I reckon...  :)

You need an S! :D   (but you lose the scissors :( )
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20S%20BO_zpsacp7buvv.jpg)

I'll be getting an X soon too for it's ease of normal field sharpening (plus the scissors). I am more accepting of the serrated Spirits since Gene turned me on to the Work Sharp field sharpener....it's magic on those serrated blades.

And I'll throw this back up for grins!!!!  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 11, 2017, 09:23:06 PM
Good pic R! Love the green  :hatsoff:

Mine:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/victorinox-spirit-x.jpg)

 :like: :like: :cheers:  8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on May 11, 2017, 09:36:07 PM
Good pic R! Love the green  :hatsoff:

Mine:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/victorinox-spirit-x.jpg)

Nice photo R.  :cheers:

I think I would prefer the X blade now, even though the butter blade seems more versatile. I went to pop a bunch of inflatable packing the other day, and it would have been nice to simply deploy the main blade, but I had to resort to the awl, the butter blade was not up to it. Oh well, that's what the Climber is for I reckon...  :)

You need an S! :D   (but you lose the scissors :( )
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20S%20BO_zpsacp7buvv.jpg)

I'll be getting an X soon too for it's ease of normal field sharpening (plus the scissors). I am more accepting of the serrated Spirits since Gene turned me on to the Work Sharp field sharpener....it's magic on those serrated blades.

And I'll throw this back up for grins!!!!  :D

I did have a black S model, but I got rid of it due to the need for scissors.  :(  Mrynnr seems happy with it!  :)

I like the butter blade fine, and I am able to keep it maintained easily, but for a stand-alone and other reasons, I think the X would be preferable. Trouble is the only X I have is the RT, and I hesitate to ruin it's natural beauty!  :facepalm:

On the other hand my old '04 user is perfect for the tool bag, since I usually carry a pokey blade (or 2) SAK anyway, so, options...  :tu:

Nice photos SG, and looking forward to your new X when you get it.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on May 11, 2017, 09:51:42 PM
I'm temporarily out of the club but will work on that.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on May 11, 2017, 09:58:25 PM
Love the green  :hatsoff:

Probably because you got them from me (I think) :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SAK Guy on May 11, 2017, 10:14:48 PM
Good pic R! Love the green  :hatsoff:

Mine:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/victorinox-spirit-x.jpg)

Nice photo R.  :cheers:

I think I would prefer the X blade now, even though the butter blade seems more versatile. I went to pop a bunch of inflatable packing the other day, and it would have been nice to simply deploy the main blade, but I had to resort to the awl, the butter blade was not up to it. Oh well, that's what the Climber is for I reckon...  :)

You need an S! :D   (but you lose the scissors :( )
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Spirit%20S%20BO_zpsacp7buvv.jpg)

I'll be getting an X soon too for it's ease of normal field sharpening (plus the scissors). I am more accepting of the serrated Spirits since Gene turned me on to the Work Sharp field sharpener....it's magic on those serrated blades.

And I'll throw this back up for grins!!!!  :D

I did have a black S model, but I got rid of it due to the need for scissors.  :(  Mrynnr seems happy with it!  :)

I like the butter blade fine, and I am able to keep it maintained easily, but for a stand-alone and other reasons, I think the X would be preferable. Trouble is the only X I have is the RT, and I hesitate to ruin it's natural beauty!  :facepalm:

On the other hand my old '04 user is perfect for the tool bag, since I usually carry a pokey blade (or 2) SAK anyway, so, options...  :tu:

Nice photos SG, and looking forward to your new X when you get it.  :cheers:

Thx buddy and no, keep that RT nice!!!!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on May 16, 2017, 09:22:21 PM
I can join again! After having sold several BO Spirit S I got a Spirit X in the mail yesterday. I had forgotten how awesome these are :)

Oh look!

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/victorinox-bo-spirit-s.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on May 16, 2017, 10:08:06 PM
I can join again! After having sold several BO Spirit S I got a Spirit X in the mail yesterday. I had forgotten how awesome these are :)

Oh look!

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/victorinox-bo-spirit-s.jpg)
Showoff! :rant:

Nice score buddy, I'd be thrilled if I were you :2tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on May 16, 2017, 10:12:19 PM
Thanks mate :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on May 20, 2017, 11:53:21 AM
proud owner

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170515_122717_zpsn08qk2yf.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 02, 2017, 05:32:38 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170528_164513_zpsewuglgky.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 03, 2017, 12:33:31 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170526_114812_zpsfcq0xfgf.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 07, 2017, 03:50:37 PM
service scars   :salute:

(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170530_112116_zpsaz7pegty.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 000 on June 09, 2017, 11:27:28 PM
Would be interesting if this were a detail that we could use to date the newer versions!  :tu:

It does look like the same stamp with different strike forces, so maybe just a mfg. variance?  ???
Yes, I guess you're right. The stamp on the second and third Spirit seems to be the same. The top one seems to have different font though.  :think:

My guess is that the top one is the oldest of the bunch. I think I've seen that kind of font on the older Spirits. I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jibs182 on June 10, 2017, 03:59:28 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170610/3e37eee90a2f2bd3be4a518e91d86e1b.jpg)

It would be difficult as a building manager to do my job without a multitool.  The Spirit is my tool of choice. It allows me to have everything I need on me so I can fix things as I see them. The Phillips screw driver takes the worst abuse as you can see in the pic.  For me it is the biggest weakness. I have 3 spirits.  Had several warranty repairs for the Phillips breaking like this.


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 10, 2017, 12:36:36 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170531_133313_zpsybxsmysb.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on June 10, 2017, 08:57:32 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170531_133313_zpsybxsmysb.jpg)
Was it bath day?   :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 10, 2017, 10:02:31 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170531_133313_zpsybxsmysb.jpg)
Was it bath day?   :rofl:

Abusing the Spirit I broke the blade's tip off, and it needed to be cleansed and de-gunked so I just took the pause to take the pic.
yeah they most needed a cleanup!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Spartan19 on June 16, 2017, 03:29:55 PM
Spirit x today. :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 17, 2017, 10:54:18 AM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170515_123808_zpsdctyt20x.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Spartan19 on June 22, 2017, 12:39:47 AM
More Spirit today! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on June 22, 2017, 12:06:37 PM
That is a very nice pic
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Douglas on June 24, 2017, 03:58:29 AM
I can finaly do this,  I hearby formaly reqest admission into this illustrious club, of which all must pay propper Respect to the Swisstool SPIRIT.   All bow before the SPIRIT.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 27, 2017, 10:21:31 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4217/35444775131_69c0154805_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on June 27, 2017, 10:35:00 PM
Great photo Vadim. :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Ron Who on June 27, 2017, 10:49:20 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 27, 2017, 11:28:49 PM
Thank You guys !  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 29, 2017, 12:32:02 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4188/35429281032_e7a22f300f_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 29, 2017, 09:18:57 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4196/35615343985_1bb3b1395a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on June 29, 2017, 10:21:19 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4196/35615343985_1bb3b1395a_b.jpg)
Wallpaper worthy! :tu:

The talent is strong in this one...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 29, 2017, 10:49:29 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4196/35615343985_1bb3b1395a_b.jpg)
Wallpaper worthy! :tu:

The talent is strong in this one...

Thank you so much Mechanickal !

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4183/34809480493_987650ca07_b.jpg)[/url]
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Douglas on June 30, 2017, 01:51:47 AM
Serious ART.  :popcorn: just waiting on the next ones.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 30, 2017, 07:37:02 AM
Thank you!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4046/35233979240_1d23257c95_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4280/35620558935_8cb4508ca1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on July 01, 2017, 01:57:54 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/35470436602_6646fa6a29_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/34797406634_51a08617bc_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/35470435352_c57dd9b60b_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4039/35470436012_c931cdbcd4_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4236/34797405614_fb0bd67c4c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on July 01, 2017, 06:36:12 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4283/35642000675_91a94076e6_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4121/34833032933_49b68624d9_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 01, 2017, 01:02:12 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/bpisfEi.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on July 02, 2017, 02:20:17 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4096/35659089625_644516ba23_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4092/35271850920_77e6cc8e98_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pa_strunk on July 02, 2017, 04:37:05 PM
My favorite in action, nice pics  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on July 03, 2017, 12:10:05 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/Hjx0jbS.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Douglas on July 03, 2017, 12:18:34 AM
 Microbe  I'm jealous.
:like: Wow now thats what I call a delux carry..   Exactly the Spirit I keep  :drool: ing over...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on July 03, 2017, 03:32:40 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4289/35682524295_f35d971157_b.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4123/35682522635_2e01499389_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 03, 2017, 06:57:41 PM
you guys take stunning pics    :like:

(http://i.imgur.com/iCfTjGt.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on July 03, 2017, 08:01:58 PM
Microbe  I'm jealous.
:like: Wow now thats what I call a delux carry..   Exactly the Spirit I keep  :drool: ing over...

Cheers Douglas.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vinz Clortho on July 03, 2017, 08:22:34 PM
(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag474/travex/forums/spirit-7_zpsooc392tg.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on July 04, 2017, 01:02:10 PM
Get the nail off the chair (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170704/ea62a473275ad5f5c7805174cfb6d2d8.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 05, 2017, 05:06:46 AM
I need to join the spirit club. Just bagged one online. :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Douglas on July 05, 2017, 07:07:35 AM
I need to join the spirit club. Just bagged one online. :multi:

You'll be official when it arives.  :pok:
Congratulations G-MAN. :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on July 06, 2017, 12:45:34 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4290/35745390115_f988d7be0d_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 06, 2017, 01:30:40 AM
I need to join the spirit club. Just bagged one online. :multi:

You'll be official when it arives.  :pok:
Congratulations G-MAN. :cheers:
TY sir!
The seller shipped this morning! :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JustinCase on July 07, 2017, 07:22:57 PM
Not sure if there's a problem with my connection or what's going on with some of the photos in the Spirit owners club section, they show disable and disappear  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on July 07, 2017, 07:59:54 PM
Not sure if there's a problem with my connection or what's going on with some of the photos in the Spirit owners club section, they show disable and disappear  :think:

My guess its a problem with photobucket.

Some info from bushcraftusa:

https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/everyone-is-about-to-have-photobucket-issues.199759/
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on August 06, 2017, 02:47:53 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on August 06, 2017, 03:59:31 PM
That RT makes for a worthy :drool:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ChrisinHove on August 08, 2017, 06:24:45 PM
I just succumbed and ordered a Spirit (butter knife and scissors version).

I figure it's essential to fit between my Surge and Handyman + .... ::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on August 08, 2017, 11:07:28 PM
I just succumbed and ordered a Spirit (butter knife and scissors version).

I figure it's essential to fit between my Surge and Handyman + .... ::)


Oh yes. Perfect fit I predict ... for example
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ChrisinHove on August 10, 2017, 08:17:31 PM
Yay!!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on August 10, 2017, 08:32:12 PM
Yay!!!
Congrats!

Getting my first Spirit felt like a milestone! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 10, 2017, 09:22:54 PM
fancy Spirit

(http://i.imgur.com/B6aywXu.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on October 30, 2017, 05:46:12 PM
Dear fellow spirit brothers... Quick check with u guys.. Are your spirit capable of cutting soft copper cable? Those stranded electrical wire. I just got my 2nd spirit and both are not able to cut them at all properly. They just fold the strands over.  :-\ not too happy about it..
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dunc on October 31, 2017, 07:05:34 AM
Hi , I’ve had many spirits over the years and as much as I love them the wire cutters I feel are one of it’s weak spots. They are great for hard wire but I find them lacking with soft wire like you do.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on October 31, 2017, 07:13:54 AM
Got 2 more Spirits yesterday.
A Black Oxide S (my second)
An X with butter blade... wanted the plain edge one though...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sam Lim on October 31, 2017, 11:44:51 AM
Hi , I’ve had many spirits over the years and as much as I love them the wire cutters I feel are one of it’s weak spots. They are great for hard wire but I find them lacking with soft wire like you do.

That's quite upsetting to hear.. But the same time it's a relieve.. All along I thought I got lemons.. Very unfortunately, I really need to cut soft wire almost everyday.. Really wanted to love this tool.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on October 31, 2017, 05:59:17 PM
I don't drink any spirits, but I drink tea with spirit and my Spirit

(https://i.imgur.com/ktym4aw.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on October 31, 2017, 09:27:39 PM
night pic with the poor carved Pumpkin!

(https://i.imgur.com/2tBIv0q.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on October 31, 2017, 09:28:55 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171031/3a6bda86107e824b315cf3d2feb71e3d.jpg)
Got these yesterday.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: abhiram on November 10, 2017, 08:11:03 PM
   (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171110/6a2cbf208bbc5d4b9dbb8b9e547bc916.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171110/2e55e876bdce57d146f65ccbee300862.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171110/c183a26d003cf912c4658b390f9df2d6.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on November 11, 2017, 03:54:29 AM
   (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171110/6a2cbf208bbc5d4b9dbb8b9e547bc916.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171110/2e55e876bdce57d146f65ccbee300862.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171110/c183a26d003cf912c4658b390f9df2d6.jpg)

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:like: Spirit S?


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: abhiram on November 11, 2017, 06:54:53 AM



:like: Spirit S?


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Yes, it is! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171111/813dd7c5a0a17db3f8988ab8104d2e6e.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gath on November 21, 2017, 12:37:09 PM
I'm kinda excited, the Finnish chain store Motonet is having a clearance sale, new Spirit X for 44.50€, my sister is going to check their local one out soon mine is out of stock. I actually already own the Swiss Military BO model,
 but to me it's too much of an expensive collectible to really use, finally going to go Spirit EDC.  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on December 03, 2017, 01:53:52 PM
Anyone got such a Dutch army pouch they're not using?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 14, 2017, 03:42:36 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4587/24173695247_e7aaa0f9ba_b.jpg)12-13-17-1 (https://flic.kr/p/CQ9vp6) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4593/38323107794_7ae14eaee2_b.jpg)12-13-17-2 (https://flic.kr/p/21otWMQ) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4563/24173693537_0e4ae7b601_b.jpg)12-13-17-3 (https://flic.kr/p/CQ9uTB) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 14, 2017, 02:26:59 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4587/24173695247_e7aaa0f9ba_b.jpg)12-13-17-1 (https://flic.kr/p/CQ9vp6) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4593/38323107794_7ae14eaee2_b.jpg)12-13-17-2 (https://flic.kr/p/21otWMQ) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4563/24173693537_0e4ae7b601_b.jpg)12-13-17-3 (https://flic.kr/p/CQ9uTB) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

mate, you kill me with those pics   :o
Wallpaper-ing them right now   :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 14, 2017, 06:43:22 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4587/24173695247_e7aaa0f9ba_b.jpg)12-13-17-1 (https://flic.kr/p/CQ9vp6) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4593/38323107794_7ae14eaee2_b.jpg)12-13-17-2 (https://flic.kr/p/21otWMQ) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4563/24173693537_0e4ae7b601_b.jpg)12-13-17-3 (https://flic.kr/p/CQ9uTB) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

Wallpaper-ing them right now   :tu:

 :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ToolJoe on December 15, 2017, 03:37:35 AM
I've never really had the situation where I needed to cut wires so I'm not the guy to ask  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 23, 2017, 02:13:06 PM
hopefully Poncho will meet this club soon... :assimilate:

(https://i.imgur.com/8GpOTtR.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 25, 2017, 07:49:08 PM
Merry Christmas, everyone!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4633/24428005557_7f0e867e18_b.jpg)[/url]12-25-17 (https://flic.kr/p/DdBUZB) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 25, 2017, 08:10:02 PM
Merry Christmas, everyone!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4633/24428005557_7f0e867e18_b.jpg)[/url]12-25-17 (https://flic.kr/p/DdBUZB) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

Merry Christmas Vadim! And great pic, as always   :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 25, 2017, 08:57:15 PM
Merry Christmas, everyone!

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4633/24428005557_7f0e867e18_b.jpg)[/url]12-25-17 (https://flic.kr/p/DdBUZB) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

Merry Christmas Vadim! And great pic, as always   :tu:

Thank you ThePeacent,appreciate it!

 Merry Christmas you too!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gregpost on December 25, 2017, 10:31:26 PM
Vadim's photos are too cool, thanks 4 posting.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 26, 2017, 12:05:49 PM
Day 7 carrying my new Spirit X, my Climber is starting to feel unloved.  :facepalm:

A couple of things I noticed on this one, the fit and alignment are exceptional, and it lays perfectly flat on a flat surface, something even my RT does not do. I am very pleased about this as I was a little worried about how badly misalignment messes with my OCD.  :ahhh (and made me hesitate to get a new X model to carry before this)

I really like the X blade, so much nicer than the butter blade which was bad at slicing, pierce cuts, and even letter opening was a nuisance with it, problem solved!  :D The only other X I have is my RT, and it's more of a collector/spare, so I never carried the X model until now. It is a much better stand alone carry than the standard one because of this single difference, and I have been carrying it by itself without feeling like I need something else. It is also wickedly factory sharp, which I also didn't expect, more like the Leatherman factory edges, just scary sharp.

I never really had a problem with the scissors, they actually work very nicely, doing precision cuts and handling both soft stranded wire and zip ties with ease, and excels at push cuts due to the limited opening. Despite the rumors that the spring has changed, it is identical to my 2004 model and mine will remain unmodified, I like them as the are. The burnishing on the rivet turned it kind of a bronze color, which actually looks pretty cool and antiquey.

The cap crimper, no, it doesn't have one. I'm not sure why those things bother me, but they do.  :salute:

So the designation XBS I suppose means Burnished something or other. It did come with some marks on the handle from assembly, and the rivets on one side are a little less burnished than the other, so the finish is not perfect like it is on the RT or the polished models, or the other blackout Spirits I have seen, but it is fully coated, and they didn't miss anything. I am going to carry and use this one, so it isn't a problem really, but not what I would expect from Ibach. I did rub the whole thing down with WD40 and got rid of the residue and excess oil, then reoiled it before I started carrying it. I haven't noticed any further deterioration of the finish or any residue in my pockets, so I suppose this is just a step they wanted to skip at the factory.

I also worked the tools open and closed, including the pliers, with oil, to remove any of the residue from the joints. The handle tools loosened up nicely, but the pliers are still slightly sticky, all having to do with the black finish I'm sure. With more use, which it is getting daily, it will be buttery smooth like my old one in no time. The tolerances are all very close, so it's really solid at this point, like it's one piece. I prefer Spirits more broken it, but it will get there.

 :tu:  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on December 26, 2017, 12:23:59 PM
No crimper-less pic? :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 26, 2017, 12:27:00 PM
Lots of great Spirit pics in this thread :dd: :like:

Suppose to be getting my new to me Spirit in the mail today :mail: Hope that the tracking is correct :ahhh Can't wait to see what all the fuss is about :D :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 26, 2017, 12:40:28 PM
No crimper-less pic? :pok:

Just for you buddy, this one time...  ;)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 26, 2017, 12:41:38 PM
Lots of great Spirit pics in this thread :dd: :like:

Suppose to be getting my new to me Spirit in the mail today :mail: Hope that the tracking is correct :ahhh Can't wait to see what all the fuss is about :D :like:

You're going to be wanting to change your avatar Ponch, it's that good.  ;)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 26, 2017, 10:51:55 PM
Lots of great Spirit pics in this thread :dd: :like:

Suppose to be getting my new to me Spirit in the mail today :mail: Hope that the tracking is correct :ahhh Can't wait to see what all the fuss is about :D :like:

You and me both buddy  :D

I just pulled the trigger on this

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/X0EAAOSwJmVZx~mo/s-l1600.jpg)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/w5oAAOSwsm1Zx~mh/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on December 26, 2017, 10:56:09 PM
I sold all my LM but my Charge AL...
If that says enough ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 26, 2017, 10:58:35 PM
Congrats Steve, you're in for a treat.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 27, 2017, 12:17:36 AM
I just hope it's better than the Swisstool :whistle: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 27, 2017, 01:14:28 AM
I just hope it's better than the Swisstool :whistle: :rofl:

Again,  you and me both   :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 27, 2017, 01:19:58 AM
attending to the light show at Barcelona's Saint Paul's hospital,
carrying the best of the best... :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/8dMRtZC.jpg)

beautiful tools for a beautiful occasion    :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/yuUg3IW.jpg)

a bit late to say it but...Feliz Navidad! (Merry Christmas!!  :cheers:)

(https://i.imgur.com/ilJyAYB.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on December 27, 2017, 01:46:14 AM
I just hope it's better than the Swisstool :whistle: :rofl:

Again,  you and me both   :D

IMO it is.
I very much rate it.
Which is why I had no problems gifting it out to a friend in need, only the best for friends right.
One day I'll get another.
Until then I'll carry the signal or a frankengerber.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 27, 2017, 01:55:30 AM
I just hope it's better than the Swisstool :whistle: :rofl:

Again,  you and me both   :D

IMO it is.
I very much rate it.
Which is why I had no problems gifting it out to a friend in need, only the best for friends right.
One day I'll get another.
Until then I'll carry the signal or a frankengerber.

 :like: :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 27, 2017, 03:08:30 AM
I just hope it's better than the Swisstool :whistle: :rofl:

Again,  you and me both   :D

IMO it is.
I very much rate it.
Which is why I had no problems gifting it out to a friend in need, only the best for friends right.
One day I'll get another.
Until then I'll carry the signal or a frankengerber.

 :like: :salute:

Thanks Zoid :cheers: :D I have mine now :salute: It is nice and I will see if I like it :like: The one I have was a little dirty but it is clean now and all the edges seem to be almost if not new :dd: I will take some pics tomorrow :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on December 27, 2017, 09:46:46 AM
Has been my carry for a few days now and until year end...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171227/39714e618922cc1247d8bbb9418e7f1b.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on December 27, 2017, 11:34:12 AM
Has been my carry for a few days now and until year end...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171227/39714e618922cc1247d8bbb9418e7f1b.jpg)


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A stainless Road Tour?? :sa:

That one would look good in my office :rofl:

Seriously though, what's the deal with that one?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 27, 2017, 12:40:37 PM
I just hope it's better than the Swisstool :whistle: :rofl:

Again,  you and me both   :D

IMO it is.
I very much rate it.
Which is why I had no problems gifting it out to a friend in need, only the best for friends right.
One day I'll get another.
Until then I'll carry the signal or a frankengerber.

 :like: :salute:

Thanks Zoid :cheers: :D I have mine now :salute: It is nice and I will see if I like it :like: The one I have was a little dirty but it is clean now and all the edges seem to be almost if not new :dd: I will take some pics tomorrow :salute:

Is it tomorrow yet, is it, is it?  :pok:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 27, 2017, 12:50:53 PM
If I try real hard I can find things to complain about the Spirit, but nothing substantial or non-trivial. A pocket clip would be nice, but it's not essential, the Spirit pocket carries perfectly well. I do enjoy seeing folks try to criticize them, it's pretty entertaining.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on December 27, 2017, 12:59:13 PM
Has been my carry for a few days now and until year end...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171227/39714e618922cc1247d8bbb9418e7f1b.jpg)


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A stainless Road Tour?? :sa:

That one would look good in my office :rofl:

Seriously though, what's the deal with that one?
It’s not even the RT... Just a simple XC I had laser engraved to differentiate it from friends Spirit :lol:

Btw, this Spirit is my first real plier based MT...


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on December 27, 2017, 10:48:22 PM
Has been my carry for a few days now and until year end...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171227/39714e618922cc1247d8bbb9418e7f1b.jpg)


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A stainless Road Tour?? :sa:

That one would look good in my office :rofl:

Seriously though, what's the deal with that one?
It’s not even the RT... Just a simple XC I had laser engraved to differentiate it from friends Spirit

Btw, this Spirit is my first real plier based MT...


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Awesome!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 28, 2017, 12:57:43 AM
 :cheers:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4601/25469372898_ec1ff0bbbf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ENDcdW)1227171432a (https://flic.kr/p/ENDcdW) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4601/39338005271_048591cd27_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Waysc)1227171431 (https://flic.kr/p/22Waysc) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

These tools are a bit different from what I am use to but I have heard that they are very serviceable :salute:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4590/38630455684_437ba378ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21RDbBo)1227171329 (https://flic.kr/p/21RDbBo) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

Couple more shots of it :tu:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4684/39337916551_e72890ff7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Wa75x)1227171328a (https://flic.kr/p/22Wa75x) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4597/24474118387_7d1faee629_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DhGfJp)1227171328 (https://flic.kr/p/DhGfJp) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on December 28, 2017, 02:45:15 AM
Has been my carry for a few days now and until year end...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171227/39714e618922cc1247d8bbb9418e7f1b.jpg)


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A stainless Road Tour?? :sa:

That one would look good in my office :rofl:

Seriously though, what's the deal with that one?
It’s not even the RT... Just a simple XC I had laser engraved to differentiate it from friends Spirit

Btw, this Spirit is my first real plier based MT...


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Awesome!
Thanks Nick :like:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on December 28, 2017, 02:46:14 AM
:cheers:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4601/25469372898_ec1ff0bbbf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ENDcdW)1227171432a (https://flic.kr/p/ENDcdW) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4601/39338005271_048591cd27_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Waysc)1227171431 (https://flic.kr/p/22Waysc) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

These tools are a bit different from what I am use to but I have heard that they are very serviceable :salute:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4590/38630455684_437ba378ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21RDbBo)1227171329 (https://flic.kr/p/21RDbBo) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

Couple more shots of it :tu:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4684/39337916551_e72890ff7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Wa75x)1227171328a (https://flic.kr/p/22Wa75x) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4597/24474118387_7d1faee629_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DhGfJp)1227171328 (https://flic.kr/p/DhGfJp) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Nice Spirit XC :like:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 28, 2017, 04:08:54 AM
Thanks jaya :hatsoff: Glad to know what I have as well ::) :facepalm: :D I never paid attention very much to the different types except for the Swisstool X and the Spirit X :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on December 28, 2017, 04:54:04 AM
Thanks jaya :hatsoff: Glad to know what I have as well ::) :facepalm: :D I never paid attention very much to the different types except for the Swisstool X and the Spirit X :whistle:
Now you can open presents with the chisel tool :lol:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 28, 2017, 11:42:04 AM
Thanks jaya :hatsoff: Glad to know what I have as well ::) :facepalm: :D I never paid attention very much to the different types except for the Swisstool X and the Spirit X :whistle:
Now you can open presents with the chisel tool :lol:


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From the looks of the tool that was the most used tool on it :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 28, 2017, 11:45:51 AM
Ready for work.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 28, 2017, 09:55:33 PM
the most beautiful tool and knife I own, and the small brother that just came in!
 
(https://i.imgur.com/YkduFnV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ATXKJYL.jpg)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2017, 12:47:43 AM
:cheers:


These tools are a bit different from what I am use to but I have heard that they are very serviceable :salute:


Couple more shots of it :tu:

Nice Ponch!  :cheers:
 How are you liking it so far, or is it too early to tell?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 30, 2017, 02:52:37 AM
:cheers:


These tools are a bit different from what I am use to but I have heard that they are very serviceable :salute:


Couple more shots of it :tu:

Nice Ponch!  :cheers:
 How are you liking it so far, or is it too early to tell?

It seems fine but I do have a Swisstool and it just seems a smaller version of it :D I do like the feel of the pliers (shape of the handles :cheers: ) and it seems like it will hold up to use but I don't think I will stop carrying LM because of it :think: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on December 30, 2017, 05:06:52 AM
Been carrying my Spirirt XBS since I received it from Grant.
Almost a nail breaker. Gotta break it in for the challange.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 30, 2017, 05:50:34 AM
Just got this today for the challenge, I guess it's a Spirit S  no scissors. It's in really good shape and doesn't seem to be have been used much. I was surprised that there is some play in the plier pivot having heard all about how tight the tolerances are on Swisstools. I'm not sold on the sheath, I had to replace the Velcro on the flap. I like leather sheaths so it might end up riding in one of my Leatherman sheaths.

(https://i.imgur.com/9PSbNce.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2017, 10:40:37 AM
:cheers:


These tools are a bit different from what I am use to but I have heard that they are very serviceable :salute:


Couple more shots of it :tu:

Nice Ponch!  :cheers:
 How are you liking it so far, or is it too early to tell?

It seems fine but I do have a Swisstool and it just seems a smaller version of it :D I do like the feel of the pliers (shape of the handles :cheers: ) and it seems like it will hold up to use but I don't think I will stop carrying LM because of it :think: :D

I had a Spirit before a SwissTool, so I always felt the ST had too much stuff, and harder to deploy. Good to hear your LM's are safe!  :D :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2017, 10:50:57 AM
Just got this today for the challenge, I guess it's a Spirit S  no scissors. It's in really good shape and doesn't seem to be have been used much. I was surprised that there is some play in the plier pivot having heard all about how tight the tolerances are on Swisstools. I'm not sold on the sheath, I had to replace the Velcro on the flap. I like leather sheaths so it might end up riding in one of my Leatherman sheaths.

Nice one Steve!  :like:  :cheers:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Zed on December 30, 2017, 11:23:47 AM
Just got this today for the challenge, I guess it's a Spirit S  no scissors. It's in really good shape and doesn't seem to be have been used much. I was surprised that there is some play in the plier pivot having heard all about how tight the tolerances are on Swisstools. I'm not sold on the sheath, I had to replace the Velcro on the flap. I like leather sheaths so it might end up riding in one of my Leatherman sheaths.

(https://i.imgur.com/9PSbNce.jpg)

That's nice Steve,miss my spirit but it wasn't getting used ,a bit too shiny for me but I do like the BO version  :drool:  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2017, 12:32:19 PM
The black finish on the Spirit (mostly the handles) is shiny too, the pliers are more satiny. I suppose it has to do with how polished they are before the blackout treatment.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on December 30, 2017, 02:08:26 PM
A friend has a BO Spirit... He polished it and the BO become more shiny :lol:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on December 30, 2017, 03:02:50 PM
A friend has a BO Spirit... He polished it and the BO become more shiny


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:dwts:

The torture...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 30, 2017, 03:26:51 PM
Great pics guys :like: The Spirit is a nice tool that is for sure and I have a good version that isn't a nail breaker thank goodness :tu: :D Now to get a BO version :dd: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 30, 2017, 04:12:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/j6xRF5k.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2017, 04:55:33 AM
Great pic Steve :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2017, 04:55:59 AM
My XC and a new friend :tu:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4731/24533892887_84b0c86cb4_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DnYBBe)1230172041 (https://flic.kr/p/DnYBBe) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: FolderBeholder on December 31, 2017, 05:31:59 AM
My XC and a new friend :tu:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4731/24533892887_84b0c86cb4_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DnYBBe)1230172041 (https://flic.kr/p/DnYBBe) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
:like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2017, 06:04:17 AM
Thanks FB :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on December 31, 2017, 03:29:22 PM
My XC and a new friend :tu:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4731/24533892887_84b0c86cb4_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DnYBBe)1230172041 (https://flic.kr/p/DnYBBe) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

d'Oh! Nice tools, sexy looks both!   :o

mine's also showing off among other colorful stuff today

(https://i.imgur.com/kdynjQr.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jRFDM5N.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 31, 2017, 04:36:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZwPtk8b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nix on December 31, 2017, 05:12:47 PM
'Bout time I got in on this select club....

(https://i.imgur.com/NdFPoBD.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 31, 2017, 06:12:28 PM
Great shots Steve and Nix, I mean wow.  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on December 31, 2017, 10:49:30 PM
Thanks !   :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2017, 11:18:39 PM
Thanks Peacent :hatsoff:

And nice ones Peacent, Steve and Nix :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2017, 11:19:46 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4594/39411535721_b8367b2ea3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/233Equz)2017-12-31_11-52-48 (https://flic.kr/p/233Equz) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 01, 2018, 01:05:20 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4594/39411535721_b8367b2ea3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/233Equz)2017-12-31_11-52-48 (https://flic.kr/p/233Equz) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

Nice one Ponch, shiny!  :like:

I can see you peeking over your device in the reflection.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 01, 2018, 01:56:56 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vhSWd4V.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nix on January 01, 2018, 04:41:20 PM
 :tu:

This is a great club to be part of.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 01, 2018, 05:51:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0rDxlNV.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2018, 06:04:12 PM
Show content
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4594/39411535721_b8367b2ea3_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/233Equz)2017-12-31_11-52-48 (https://flic.kr/p/233Equz) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

Nice one Ponch, shiny!  :like:

I can see you peeking over your device in the reflection.  :D

Thanks twiggy :cheers: You can't sneak up on the Spirit to take a pic without a reflection :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2018, 06:04:41 PM
Great pics Steve and Peacent :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Kev D on January 01, 2018, 07:05:16 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/27648175319_e9ab3007e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J8b8gV)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 01, 2018, 10:15:37 PM
Here's a Spirit I bought used a year ago or so.
The former owner used some type of gentle grinder on the scales so that they aren't as shiny.  Apparently, he thought they showed too many finger prints.
It turned out okay in my opinion.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4681/39405965132_c6826e8f7b.jpg)
Easier to see the texture with this photo:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4638/24570203537_7be9fc9151.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2018, 10:54:58 PM
Nice pics Kevin and FB :like: The finish on that SPirit is very nice looking as well FB :o :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 01, 2018, 10:56:28 PM
To cold out for me today since no work :D So it is an inside shot :tu:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4595/25567080968_5c5346a1af_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EXgYqQ)0101181545 (https://flic.kr/p/EXgYqQ) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 01, 2018, 11:00:18 PM
To cold out for me today since no work :D So it is an inside shot :tu:

:like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 01, 2018, 11:47:07 PM
Here's a Spirit I bought used a year ago or so.
The former owner used some type of gentle grinder on the scales so that they aren't as shiny.  Apparently, he thought they showed too many finger prints.
It turned out okay in my opinion.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4681/39405965132_c6826e8f7b.jpg)
Easier to see the texture with this photo:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4638/24570203537_7be9fc9151.jpg)

Welcome to the club FB, looks like someone took a wire brush to it, looks fine to me!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 02, 2018, 01:23:21 AM
Welcome to the club FB, looks like someone took a wire brush to it, looks fine to me!  :cheers:
Yes, I think you're right it was a wire brush.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 02, 2018, 01:51:35 AM
 :tu: :tu: :like: Great pics of a superb m/t everyone!  My son has one, and thinks highly of it.  I've got its big brother and sure find it impressive!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 02, 2018, 03:29:54 AM
Whadda-ya think?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 02, 2018, 05:43:18 AM
Yes !   :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 02, 2018, 12:06:39 PM
Whadda-ya think?

 :like: :like:

:dd:

 :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 02, 2018, 12:10:36 PM
Whadda-ya think?

killer!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on January 02, 2018, 07:52:04 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/27659675429_bab78d396f_b.jpg)[/url]1-1-18-1 (https://flic.kr/p/J9c4RF) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4599/27659674219_d542a73346_b.jpg)[/url]1-1-18-2 (https://flic.kr/p/J9c4uP) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4726/38561422155_d5af740c69_b.jpg)[/url]1-1-18-3 (https://flic.kr/p/21Kxnm8) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4688/25569855658_46a3deb78d_b.jpg)[/url]1-1-18-4 (https://flic.kr/p/EXwcfj) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4636/38561419705_3fab50e0ff_b.jpg)[/url]1-1-18-5 (https://flic.kr/p/21KxmBT) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 02, 2018, 09:33:59 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 02, 2018, 09:34:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uKpONc1h.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 03, 2018, 12:35:12 PM
home maintenance   :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/lwLaJnW.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 03, 2018, 05:05:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EdtqMFHh.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on January 03, 2018, 07:07:03 PM


Great picture Steve !  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 04, 2018, 01:03:15 AM
Great pics guys :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 04, 2018, 01:04:36 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4639/24614957757_a9616ed7c2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Dv96np)0103181307a (https://flic.kr/p/Dv96np) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4687/27704534789_2822e6f0cd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jd9YYV)0103181311 (https://flic.kr/p/Jd9YYV) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 04, 2018, 01:12:18 AM
Nice ones P !   :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 04, 2018, 01:12:38 AM


Great picture Steve !  :like: :tu:

Thanks V !    :salute:


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 04, 2018, 04:25:07 AM
Sitting on an afgahn my Mom made.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 04, 2018, 12:26:30 PM
Sitting on an afgahn my Mom made.

that's a cool looking pattern!   :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/H5kwTAz.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on January 04, 2018, 01:22:28 PM
Up in Denmark for Xmas I was a little unsure of their knife laws, which, in the past, meant you could get hanged for carrying anything larger than a Classic. Or something. They realised this was bananas about a year ago; I have no idea what the new law says but I took a Spyderco and a Spirit anyway. That Stretch is turning into my favourite Spyderco. Basically a folding kitchen knife. Ace! Also kind of incredible how much wood you can chop without blunting it.
Of course the Spyderco doesn't have a pliers, bottle opener, saw, tin opener, metal file, useless hook thing, etc, which is where the Spirit comes in.
(And the Spirit doesn't have a corkscrew which turned out to be a bummer...)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on January 04, 2018, 01:34:09 PM
Yo Mr Ponch, is that a homemade copper clip on your Olight? Whatever it is - nice!
Nice pictures, everyone!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 04, 2018, 02:16:34 PM
Up in Denmark for Xmas I was a little unsure of their knife laws, which, in the past, meant you could get hanged for carrying anything larger than a Classic. Or something. They realised this was bananas about a year ago; I have no idea what the new law says but I took a Spyderco and a Spirit anyway. That Stretch is turning into my favourite Spyderco. Basically a folding kitchen knife. Ace! Also kind of incredible how much wood you can chop without blunting it.
Of course the Spyderco doesn't have a pliers, bottle opener, saw, tin opener, metal file, useless hook thing, etc, which is where the Spirit comes in.
(And the Spirit doesn't have a corkscrew which turned out to be a bummer...)

Good combo Pants!  :like:

I like my Spydie in the kitchen too, gifted my Pacific Salt away and replaced it with a flat ground Endura 4. Good slicers!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on January 04, 2018, 02:21:06 PM
Funny you should mention the Endura... I'm trying to see if it's possible to get one in Racing Green for less than a billion dollars!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 04, 2018, 02:26:27 PM
Funny you should mention the Endura... I'm trying to see if it's possible to get one in Racing Green for less than a billion dollars!

Green you say?  :D

Pardon the mess, been using it already this morning. It was $75 US IIRC.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on January 04, 2018, 02:37:20 PM
Next time I visit the USA and Homeland Security asks me "What is the purpose of your visit?" I'll say "Cheap Spydercos. Duh!!"
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 04, 2018, 02:47:43 PM
Next time I visit the USA and Homeland Security asks me "What is the purpose of your visit?" I'll say "Cheap Spydercos. Duh!!"

 :D

I thought it was steep for a single blade folder, compared to a Sentinel or something, but they sure are worth it.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 04, 2018, 04:14:22 PM
Spirit + Spyderco is really all you need

(https://i.imgur.com/OISIf2B.jpg)

they are the best in their respective categories, and make a complete EDC if paired   :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/u0bw7eM.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 04, 2018, 05:51:08 PM
Spirit + Spyderco is really all you need

(https://i.imgur.com/OISIf2B.jpg)

they are the best in their respective categories, and make a complete EDC if paired   :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/u0bw7eM.jpg)

I keep the Spydie in a drawer with the PX, I rarely (almost never in fact) have use for a that large of a blade away from the kitchen, but I have carried the PX recently. I use the PX for food prep too, it shares time with the Endura, along with opening packages and cans, etc. A good kitchen combo for me!  :) The Spirit X has been a good stand alone carry for the past 16 days, I can't seem to carry anything else just yet. Maybe when the new wears off...  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on January 04, 2018, 07:42:03 PM
The PX is pretty unbeatable in its own right. I wish I could bring myself to wield a Damascus X in real life situations but I am too cowardly in that regard! I prefer to use a regular one for 1/10th the price.
Why would anyone want to pair a Spirit with either a Pioneer or a Spyderco? Obviously because its blade leaves a lot to be desired. 1) it's really tiny. 2) It gets blunt in no time.
Now if someone could stick a Spyderco blade into a Spirit... I know it ain't happening, but that would be a grail for sure. Or a Damascus VG10 blade for Twiliter...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 04, 2018, 08:17:30 PM
If I needed a blade a lot more often, or one bigger than a 91/93 I would definitely consider a Spydie. A damascus would be cool! Cost prohibitive though, a damascus Endura is about much as a damascus PX (before they sold out), which was $185. One of the reasons I prefer a SAK or MT to a traditional folder, is there's not so much focus on the blade which is just another tool choice to me. Also there is a lot of focus on outdoor scenarios with big folders and fixed blades, but I'm not likely to go camping without my Silky saw and a good hatchet or even an axe, and a machete for trailblazing in underbrush. With so many good dedicated choices it's silly and really Hollywood to go out with only a big knife and set the world on fire (so to speak). MT's will always be a good compromise between a lot of tools in a handy and compact kit. I know it's not as much fun, but I try to be realistic about it. A saw on a SAK or MT is great fun, but doing any kind of real chores with it gets really ridiculous really quickly.  :ahhh  :D

Also, in the kitchen it's fun to use a Spydie or a SAK, most of my needs are met as I don't have to carve animal carcasses or anything, so I don't require a butcher knife or large professional carving knife. I like to have only what is useful and efficient there, it's a small place.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 04, 2018, 08:24:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/V15fg4Qh.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 05, 2018, 06:03:28 AM
 :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 05, 2018, 05:59:24 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2018, 02:49:46 AM
Yo Mr Ponch, is that a homemade copper clip on your Olight? Whatever it is - nice!
Nice pictures, everyone!

Yesit is :hatsoff: I made it out of a piece of copper water line :cheers: I put it on the Olight when it was new and they have both patina'd (how the heck do I type that word ??? :D ) together :tu:

:nanadance:       :nanadance:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 06, 2018, 03:30:21 AM
Just opening breakfast, nothing special today.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 07, 2018, 06:48:59 AM
 :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on January 07, 2018, 11:25:13 AM
Just found out about a rotating spirit pouch. Does anyone know where I can get one?


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 07, 2018, 01:19:13 PM
Like this one M? >> https://www.swiss-knife.com/en/swiss-army-knives/pouches/victorinox-black-leather-pouch-111-mm-1-4-layers-with-rotating-clip.html
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mrynnr on January 07, 2018, 01:49:37 PM
Like this one M? >> https://www.swiss-knife.com/en/swiss-army-knives/pouches/victorinox-black-leather-pouch-111-mm-1-4-layers-with-rotating-clip.html
This one...
https://www.swiss-knife.com/en/victorinox-leather-pouch-with-rotating-clip-for-swisstool-spirit.html

Thanks for the store link! Hmm I wonder how much shipping will be...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 07, 2018, 02:47:20 PM
Like this one M? >> https://www.swiss-knife.com/en/swiss-army-knives/pouches/victorinox-black-leather-pouch-111-mm-1-4-layers-with-rotating-clip.html
This one...
https://www.swiss-knife.com/en/victorinox-leather-pouch-with-rotating-clip-for-swisstool-spirit.html

Thanks for the store link! Hmm I wonder how much shipping will be...

Even better!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 07, 2018, 03:07:39 PM
What's the deal with this one

https://www.swiss-knife.com/en/victorinox-brown-leather-pouch-111-mm.html


$124 for a sheath  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 07, 2018, 03:12:19 PM
What's the deal with this one

https://www.swiss-knife.com/en/victorinox-brown-leather-pouch-111-mm.html


$124 for a sheath  :think:

Typo?  :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 07, 2018, 07:06:52 PM
having a coffee in good Spirit to y'awl   :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/EWLgsYw.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 07, 2018, 09:20:56 PM
Good one Peacent.  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 08, 2018, 02:28:43 AM
 :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 08, 2018, 04:46:25 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/MgWaUNk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4RaX3Dq.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2018, 05:24:37 PM
Great pics and uses :salute: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2018, 05:24:46 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4637/39548460112_0d3aeb4d83_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23fLckW)2018-01-08_09-19-05 (https://flic.kr/p/23fLckW) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 09, 2018, 12:58:21 AM
 :like: I agree!! 
Yes !   :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 09, 2018, 04:39:02 AM
Nothing going on today
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 09, 2018, 12:24:16 PM
Nothing going on today

CC Spirit is enough going on for some here... :drool:

(https://i.imgur.com/KQUuAbD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/A5WjLXZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on January 09, 2018, 11:42:13 PM
-
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2018, 01:40:52 AM
Great pics guys :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on January 10, 2018, 12:16:59 PM
Still in the club 8) :
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4750/38714821745_cfb3a670a7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21Z6zGD)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 10, 2018, 02:13:43 PM

Pistachios ain't no match for the Spirit  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/zYDzAZs.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eiF5dJJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 11, 2018, 05:40:48 AM
Another one from the challange
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 11, 2018, 10:27:51 AM
Nativity scene with some Spirit

(https://i.imgur.com/p8d0eLl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/heqEHFG.jpg)

with Catalan traditional figures to boot   :D

(https://i.imgur.com/CTHyEhj.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 13, 2018, 04:00:22 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/24786458587_8c613faae0_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DLi5Ag)0112181117_HDR (https://flic.kr/p/DLi5Ag) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4616/25783527548_73882785a1_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fhpjsq)0112181118b (https://flic.kr/p/Fhpjsq) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ben3902 on January 13, 2018, 05:07:42 AM
 :like: can’t wait for my XBS to arrive  :mail:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on January 15, 2018, 10:40:27 AM
Usually I sell things that never get used but I can't stop lovin' this big and ugly Fox knife....
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 15, 2018, 10:42:31 AM
Usually I sell things that never get used but I can't stop lovin' this big and ugly Fox knife....

You could frost a cake with it?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 15, 2018, 10:55:33 AM
Down to 3 now, done.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on January 15, 2018, 11:32:40 AM
For a long time it was possible to get black Dutch Army Spirits off Amazon Germany for 84 euros a pop... I purchased a few as presents but never kept one for myself. What an idiot! They're all gone now so if I ever want a black spirit it'll be at least twice that!
Not that I really needed one - they were, tool wise, identical to my silver one. But in black, and hence 1000x cooler....
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 15, 2018, 12:14:17 PM
I had one of those S models, but I prefer having the scissors so I got rid of it. I have been wanting a Spirit X to carry because the blade profile is better and more versatile for me, and has scissors. The black is pricey I suppose, but it has been earning it's keep.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 15, 2018, 12:29:58 PM
I came very close to carrying the RT a couple of times, but it's probably one of the favorite things I have in my collection, and I'd rather keep it nice. I never did find an extra one to carry for even near a reasonable price. Besides, my original Spirit has always been fine for a user.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on January 15, 2018, 01:52:08 PM
Spirit and CRKT (proof that not all blades that come out of China are junk!)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on January 15, 2018, 01:58:11 PM
Spirit and CRKT (proof that not all blades that come out of China are junk!)
Still waiting for the Pilar to arrive in the stores... :envy:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ReamerPunch on January 15, 2018, 02:00:58 PM
Spirit and CRKT (proof that not all blades that come out of China are junk!)

Great picture!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MusicMen on January 16, 2018, 04:14:43 AM
Opening lunch
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 16, 2018, 10:46:18 AM
Opening lunch

An excellent tool for the Great Indoors too.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 16, 2018, 02:05:40 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 16, 2018, 08:19:05 PM
opening nuts   :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/H5wumSf.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 22, 2018, 11:14:09 PM
Excellent pics all :salute: :like:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4718/24968218227_024966e59f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E3mDpa)2018-01-22_09-57-32 (https://flic.kr/p/E3mDpa) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Poncho65 on January 25, 2018, 02:09:23 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4629/39880340091_496a5f2ece_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23L6aGx)0124181414 (https://flic.kr/p/23L6aGx) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4628/25008116917_213898165c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E6T8TB)0124181415 (https://flic.kr/p/E6T8TB) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 25, 2018, 02:33:46 PM
a toolbox in your pocket

(https://i.imgur.com/4ms1Qmx.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 25, 2018, 11:22:34 PM
Spirit and friend.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 26, 2018, 02:11:51 PM
so shiny it puts all others to shame

(https://i.imgur.com/YI7wCD9.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Spartan19 on January 28, 2018, 02:55:22 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 28, 2018, 04:16:49 PM
:cheers:

It seems like wooden benches and Spirits are made for each other   :D  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/oO84d68.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 31, 2018, 02:28:26 PM
Day 43.  :salute:

I think what I like about the Spirit X is the pocketability and tool selection, it's a lot like a SAK, very high quality. The can opener just works, no fiddling around, a proven design. The scissors might be small, but they are very precise and work great. I think the way they are oriented appears to be left hand design, but they really are not, when holding the tool right handed and using your thumb, it's actually the right orientation, and when holding the tool in your left hand and using your index finger, the scissors are properly oriented again. YMMV, but they work well for me in either hand. The chisel/scraper/stripper tool is probably the most useful tool on it for me, and I have not had or seen any other MT that has this handy little thing, on other MTs, I usually (even on SAKs) end up improvising with a flat driver. The full size SwissTools have the chisel thingy too, but the screwdriver/caplifter on those is much thinner and I like to use the heavier one on the Spirit for prying things, it's more stout. The pliers are fine too, and the compactness of the tool overall makes the pliers more useful, you can get the pliers closer to the work because the handles don't limit how flat you can get them to things like other MTs. The pliers are also a good compromise between needlenose and blunt, right in between where they are most useful in most situations. I do prefer the X plain blade to the serrated razor profile for all around use, but if I wanted to carry a traditional folder also, I would probably prefer the standard Spirit blade for versatility. Most of all it's the way it carries, it's slim and smooth, and relatively light weight without giving up any durability or functionality. I have tried pocket and clip carrying other MTs, but they were either very conspicuous with a clip, or felt like they would chew through my pocket because of all the protruding uneven or rough surfaces. Some, like the full size SwissTool, are just too big and heavy to pocket carry, and the smaller MTs that are designed for pocket carry are not as nice or any more useful than a SAK, I'd be better off with a SwissChamp. I know there are varying opinions and needs among us here at MTO, but for me the Spirit hits that sweet spot between dedicated tools and a basic pocket knife.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 31, 2018, 05:39:39 PM
Day 43.  :salute:

I think what I like about the Spirit X is the pocketability and tool selection, it's a lot like a SAK, very high quality. The can opener just works, no fiddling around, a proven design. The scissors might be small, but they are very precise and work great. I think the way they are oriented appears to be left hand design, but they really are not, when holding the tool right handed and using your thumb, it's actually the right orientation, and when holding the tool in your left hand and using your index finger, the scissors are properly oriented again. YMMV, but they work well for me in either hand. The chisel/scraper/stripper tool is probably the most useful tool on it for me, and I have not had or seen any other MT that has this handy little thing, on other MTs, I usually (even on SAKs) end up improvising with a flat driver. The full size SwissTools have the chisel thingy too, but the screwdriver/caplifter on those is much thinner and I like to use the heavier one on the Spirit for prying things, it's more stout. The pliers are fine too, and the compactness of the tool overall makes the pliers more useful, you can get the pliers closer to the work because the handles don't limit how flat you can get them to things like other MTs. The pliers are also a good compromise between needlenose and blunt, right in between where they are most useful in most situations. I do prefer the X plain blade to the serrated razor profile for all around use, but if I wanted to carry a traditional folder also, I would probably prefer the standard Spirit blade for versatility. Most of all it's the way it carries, it's slim and smooth, and relatively light weight without giving up any durability or functionality. I have tried pocket and clip carrying other MTs, but they were either very conspicuous with a clip, or felt like they would chew through my pocket because of all the protruding uneven or rough surfaces. Some, like the full size SwissTool, are just too big and heavy to pocket carry, and the smaller MTs that are designed for pocket carry are not as nice or any more useful than a SAK, I'd be better off with a SwissChamp. I know there are varying opinions and needs among us here at MTO, but for me the Spirit hits that sweet spot between dedicated tools and a basic pocket knife.  :)

very well put,
I agree  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on January 31, 2018, 05:44:54 PM
Thanks Peacent.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jan178 on February 09, 2018, 06:47:14 PM
Hi! A first time poster/long time lurker here! Sorry for my english for starters, i´m from Finland   :drink:

Got my Spirit 6 months ago to replace my Gerber MP400 that served me well about 15 years. Still usable but the blades are getting too sharpened and grinded.
Balancing between Leatherman and a new Gerber, a local hardwarestore had a sale including Spirit for about 60$ that happened to be just the top of my budget. So, no hesitation, i went and bought it! And, without regretting, grew into it for 6 months.

Fine, you need good nails to get the blades out (in my Gerber they fell on they own) and being quite slippery it sometimes needs an extra focus on the job, yet can´t but admire how finely the Spirit is made. Everything snaps and the tool won´t bend while working.

Also the toolset seems to be well thought, there just is a tool when you need. For example, my most used tool in Gerber (except the pliers) was the can opener. It is a nice screwdriver, in fact many occasions better than the real ones in it, and a great prying tool. Actually, Gerber can opener is great for everything but opening any kind of can!  8)
With Vic, there is a well placed tool for variety of jobs. And being a carpenter/handyman i just love the awl and chisel!

Nice forum by the way, and i´ll look happily forward for years to come with Spirit by my side!


Ps. ...and shots from finishing my new speaker stands, the plugs were too long, didn´t find a 10mm drill, and who needs a sawblade in MT??!!  :cheers: 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4649/40138379982_7bc5bf8cc1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/249TFYb)IMG_20180209_174457408b (https://flic.kr/p/249TFYb) by Jani Fofonoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95715523@N05/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4709/40138380122_1c4e74e8e4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/249TG1A)IMG_20180209_175024722b (https://flic.kr/p/249TG1A) by Jani Fofonoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95715523@N05/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4720/26298651848_037d2cd2c3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G4VsXS)IMG_20180209_200140944b (https://flic.kr/p/G4VsXS) by Jani Fofonoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95715523@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jan178 on February 09, 2018, 06:55:20 PM
a toolbox in your pocket

Hey, i too have an Opinel with me!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on February 10, 2018, 01:00:37 AM
Hi! A first time poster/long time lurker here! Sorry for my english for starters, i´m from Finland   :drink:

Got my Spirit 6 months ago to replace my Gerber MP400 that served me well about 15 years. Still usable but the blades are getting too sharpened and grinded.
Balancing between Leatherman and a new Gerber, a local hardwarestore had a sale including Spirit for about 60$ that happened to be just the top of my budget. So, no hesitation, i went and bought it! And, without regretting, grew into it for 6 months.

Fine, you need good nails to get the blades out (in my Gerber they fell on they own) and being quite slippery it sometimes needs an extra focus on the job, yet can´t but admire how finely the Spirit is made. Everything snaps and the tool won´t bend while working.

Also the toolset seems to be well thought, there just is a tool when you need. For example, my most used tool in Gerber (except the pliers) was the can opener. It is a nice screwdriver, in fact many occasions better than the real ones in it, and a great prying tool. Actually, Gerber can opener is great for everything but opening any kind of can!  8)
With Vic, there is a well placed tool for variety of jobs. And being a carpenter/handyman i just love the awl and chisel!

Nice forum by the way, and i´ll look happily forward for years to come with Spirit by my side!


Ps. ...and shots from finishing my new speaker stands, the plugs were too long, didn´t find a 10mm drill, and who needs a sawblade in MT??!!  :cheers: 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4649/40138379982_7bc5bf8cc1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/249TFYb)IMG_20180209_174457408b (https://flic.kr/p/249TFYb) by Jani Fofonoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95715523@N05/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4709/40138380122_1c4e74e8e4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/249TG1A)IMG_20180209_175024722b (https://flic.kr/p/249TG1A) by Jani Fofonoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95715523@N05/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4720/26298651848_037d2cd2c3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G4VsXS)IMG_20180209_200140944b (https://flic.kr/p/G4VsXS) by Jani Fofonoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95715523@N05/), on Flickr

Welcome! I really like that last picture!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on February 10, 2018, 03:22:13 PM
Hi! A first time poster/long time lurker here! Sorry for my english for starters, i´m from Finland   :drink:
]Jani Fofonoff[/url], on Flickr

welcome aboard!
You'll be very well here at MT.org. Coming from Gerber's MP400, you're a wise man  :D

the Spirit is really the peak of modern MTs! We had a 30 Day Spirit only challenge in the General forum this January. Nice thoughts and pics and uses of it!  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/LScXXn9.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on February 12, 2018, 03:10:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/48H4vDy.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jan178 on February 13, 2018, 08:07:26 PM
Thanks all!

Hi! A first time poster/long time lurker here! Sorry for my english for starters, i´m from Finland   :drink:
]Jani Fofonoff[/url], on Flickr

welcome aboard!
You'll be very well here at MT.org. Coming from Gerber's MP400, you're a wise man  :D

the Spirit is really the peak of modern MTs! We had a 30 Day Spirit only challenge in the General forum this January. Nice thoughts and pics and uses of it!  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/LScXXn9.jpg)

Yep, been reading the 30 Day Spirit for last, well, 20 days  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on February 16, 2018, 07:40:22 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on February 16, 2018, 08:52:46 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on February 16, 2018, 08:53:09 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on February 16, 2018, 11:43:49 PM
Oh I'd like a black Spirit... The silly thing is I bought several when they were reasonably cheap and they all got sold or given away. And now if I want one they cost like twice as much!

Oh well, I still have this beauty.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on February 18, 2018, 04:43:26 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4715/38522015000_88259e9eb1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on February 19, 2018, 06:51:47 AM
That's MTo calendar material Vadim!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on February 19, 2018, 08:24:51 AM
That's MTo calendar material Vadim!

Thanks Reinier!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on February 23, 2018, 08:10:00 AM
Along with this gorgeous Minichamp I got a corkscrew for my Spirit.

Question: How the heck am I supposed not to lose this thing?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on February 23, 2018, 08:22:09 AM
Along with this gorgeous Minichamp I got a corkscrew for my Spirit.

Question: How the heck am I supposed not to lose this thing?

I've only seen the corkscrew in the Plus pouch. I think a pouch is the best way not to lose it. Nice Minichamp by the way  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on February 23, 2018, 08:26:59 AM
Cheers Bill!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on February 23, 2018, 03:08:43 PM


Question: How the heck am I supposed not to lose this thing?

you might put a clip on it as well  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on February 23, 2018, 03:53:07 PM
A fantastic idea! Why didn't I think of that myself!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on February 24, 2018, 12:43:10 PM
Dah-dah! Problem solved!  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on February 24, 2018, 01:02:41 PM
Dah-dah! Problem solved!  :facepalm:

watch your a** when you sit!!  :rofl: :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on February 24, 2018, 01:17:15 PM
Been a while since I carried this baby...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180224/26bb50a81150d8a2ac5a49fff4ddee96.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on February 24, 2018, 01:22:59 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on February 24, 2018, 02:51:03 PM
These joined the family:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180224/328e77c3d17de33256c36292383c7174.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on February 24, 2018, 04:03:34 PM
These joined the family:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180224/328e77c3d17de33256c36292383c7174.jpg)
:like:


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on March 04, 2018, 02:54:29 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4677/40603059531_2575d9c1de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24RXi1x)3-3-18-1 (https://flic.kr/p/24RXi1x) by VaDimZH (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadimzh/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 04, 2018, 11:22:16 AM
Nice shots fellas!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 05, 2018, 09:53:36 AM
So the postman did me another great favour and gave me a BLACK SPIRIT! Hoorah!

My joy was tainted a bit by the staggering amount of gunk on the pliers - I know these black ones tend to be grimy but this was kind of yucky to be honest - like they were smeared with a layer of earwax.
Even after rubbing down with lighter fluid that area of the pliers looks like crap... which is a bit of a shame. Such a beautiful tool otherwise.
Oh yeah, this is the one with scissors. The first time I've played with these.
Blimey! Those scissors really aren't very good are they! I think I'd prefer to have the serrated blade. Nevermind -  I now have two Spirits, the black and the silver, with scissors and without. That's enough expensive toys for the moment.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 05, 2018, 11:43:32 AM
Now if only they made a blackout version of this lovely green Rangergrip...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 05, 2018, 01:16:56 PM
So the postman did me another great favour and gave me a BLACK SPIRIT! Hoorah!

My joy was tainted a bit by the staggering amount of gunk on the pliers - I know these black ones tend to be grimy but this was kind of yucky to be honest - like they were smeared with a layer of earwax.
Even after rubbing down with lighter fluid that area of the pliers looks like crap... which is a bit of a shame. Such a beautiful tool otherwise.
Oh yeah, this is the one with scissors. The first time I've played with these.
Blimey! Those scissors really aren't very good are they! I think I'd prefer to have the serrated blade. Nevermind -  I now have two Spirits, the black and the silver, with scissors and without. That's enough expensive toys for the moment.

Mine was the same way Pants, it took a lot of working oil into the joint and clearing away the excess to get the stickiness out of the pliers (and pivots), then I polished the residue off the pliers (and elsewhere) with metal polish. The black finish is durable, and it's a lot shinier now, which is not what I wanted, but it is much smoother like a Spirit is supposed to be. There are some marks left even after polishing so YMMV. Mine's a user anyway, so I don't mind the patina.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on March 05, 2018, 01:18:38 PM
The pliers on my black Spirit are very stiff as well.  I keep meaning to try to do something about it - maybe I ought to get some oil in there and see if they loosen up.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: hiraethus on March 05, 2018, 01:19:33 PM
Oh, and I really like the scissors.  Granted, they're rubbish for trimming your nails, but as utility mini-snips, they're great.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 05, 2018, 01:34:22 PM
Oh, and I really like the scissors.  Granted, they're rubbish for trimming your nails, but as utility mini-snips, they're great.

They are great scissors, they get a bad rap because of their size, but I find them up to most any task. Besides, they have been making proper nail clippers since medieval times, who uses scissors on their nails anyway?  :P  :tu:

I used WD40 to clean out the pliers joint, I just kept working it into the joint and pivot and wiping away the excess with a paper towel. With how tight the joint is, I was surprised how much crud came out of it. It didn't take away 100% of the stickiness of the joint, but after some moderate use it's smooth as glass now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on March 05, 2018, 01:55:15 PM
Really,
How many times did someone grab the scissors from their Spirit and said  "oh no, these won't work" grabbed the scissors from a 91mm next and did the job effortlesly?
And if this ever happened, what cutting job was it?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 05, 2018, 02:32:33 PM
Really,
How many times did someone grab the scissors from their Spirit and said  "oh no, these won't work" grabbed the scissors from a 91mm next and did the job effortlesly?
And if this ever happened, what cutting job was it?

Good questions Nick. I think if you want bigger scissors the 91's are a good choice, probably the best out there for their size, but I haven't run into anything the Spirit scissors won't do just as well, maybe they will take more snips because of their size, but the quality is there, the ones I've had anyway...

I would like to hear how the Spirit scissors failed where 91's did not also, because it hasn't really happened to me yet.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 05, 2018, 03:28:51 PM
I think I was shocked that they don't open very far but in reality this shouldn't be a hindrance. I wasn't planning on chopping through wads of paper anyway.
I suppose the perfect sidekick to this particular Spirit would be a black [by which I mean Blackout] OH serrated Sentinel with a corkscrew on it. Which doesn't exist (does it?)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 05, 2018, 04:39:04 PM
I think I was shocked that they don't open very far but in reality this shouldn't be a hindrance. I wasn't planning on chopping through wads of paper anyway.
I suppose the perfect sidekick to this particular Spirit would be a black [by which I mean Blackout] OH serrated Sentinel with a corkscrew on it. Which doesn't exist (does it?)

With blackout Garant 111mm plus scales, which we know don't exist (yet).  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on March 05, 2018, 04:39:43 PM
For just simply cutting rope and stuff the Spirit scissors are excellent. But for detailed cutting (like along a drawn line on a piece of paper) is where I find the 91mm scissors (and most scissors at that) to be perfect...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180305/dba2269853ebbf0f11de1abeaac843b1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180305/78eb05d0f415b82a7d953fd576191e48.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180305/f57340b08641a69035d16d3795ef2de0.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 05, 2018, 07:27:47 PM
For just simply cutting rope and stuff the Spirit scissors are excellent. But for detailed cutting (like along a drawn line on a piece of paper) is where I find the 91mm scissors (and most scissors at that) to be perfect...

Not sure my Spirit scissors fail at that J Man.  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 05, 2018, 07:34:15 PM
The scissors being left handed makes cutting around a corner left handed also. Like left and right handed tin snips which are made to cut different paths, but I have used left handed tin snips right handed, so it's not really an issue for me. Also using the Spirit scissors with the left hand and moving the workpiece with your right hand works fine, rather than moving the scissors around whatever it is. My brain is getting tired now.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on March 06, 2018, 02:37:02 AM
I’m just not accustomed to scissors like the Spirits.  And it feels awkward for me to use scissors with my left hand...


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 09, 2018, 01:22:15 PM
I remembered I have this Wenger Blackout which is not one-hand opening, sadly. (And I remember thinking "What kind of an idiot would pay 60 euros for the black version of a 24 euro knife...")
Very tacticool!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 09, 2018, 01:32:58 PM
I remembered I have this Wenger Blackout which is not one-hand opening, sadly. (And I remember thinking "What kind of an idiot would pay 60 euros for the black version of a 24 euro knife...")
Very tacticool!

The same kind of idiot that would pay $70 extra for a black Spirit X?  :facepalm:

Nice setup Pants.  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 09, 2018, 01:42:12 PM
I remembered I have this Wenger Blackout which is not one-hand opening, sadly. (And I remember thinking "What kind of an idiot would pay 60 euros for the black version of a 24 euro knife...")
Very tacticool!

The same kind of idiot that would pay $70 extra for a black Spirit X?  :facepalm:

Nice setup Pants.  :like:

I still have one available (well, a Spirit S) for guys like you :pok:  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on March 09, 2018, 01:53:41 PM
I remembered I have this Wenger Blackout which is not one-hand opening, sadly. (And I remember thinking "What kind of an idiot would pay 60 euros for the black version of a 24 euro knife...")
Very tacticool!

The same kind of idiot that would pay $70 extra for a black Spirit X?  :facepalm:

Nice setup Pants.  :like:

I still have one available (well, a Spirit S) for guys like you :pok:  :cheers:
You tell us now...
When I've got 3 Spirit S' in BO already...

Price? :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on March 09, 2018, 02:32:47 PM
I remembered I have this Wenger Blackout which is not one-hand opening, sadly. (And I remember thinking "What kind of an idiot would pay 60 euros for the black version of a 24 euro knife...")
Very tacticool!

The same kind of idiot that would pay $70 extra for a black Spirit X?  :facepalm:

Nice setup Pants.  :like:

I still have one available (well, a Spirit S) for guys like you :pok:  :cheers:
You tell us now...
When I've got 3 Spirit S' in BO already...

Price? :drool:

You already knew that, you replied in my for sale thread :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on March 09, 2018, 02:56:46 PM
I remembered I have this Wenger Blackout which is not one-hand opening, sadly. (And I remember thinking "What kind of an idiot would pay 60 euros for the black version of a 24 euro knife...")
Very tacticool!

The same kind of idiot that would pay $70 extra for a black Spirit X?  :facepalm:

Nice setup Pants.  :like:

I still have one available (well, a Spirit S) for guys like you :pok:  :cheers:
You tell us now...
When I've got 3 Spirit S' in BO already...

Price? :drool:

You already knew that, you replied in my for sale thread :pok:
For real...

Heading there now! :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 17, 2018, 02:14:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0bFCqki.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 20, 2018, 08:59:03 PM
Replaced my kichen sink and faucet with only these 3 tools. I used the Spirit to cut the seal on the old sink, scrape the old seal from the counter, detach the mounting screws and reattach the new ones, straightened a bent edge on the new sink, scraped some crud from the old dishwasher pipe and drain flange, opened the new packages, sawed some pvc drain tube, etc. etc.  :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 20, 2018, 09:19:19 PM
Cool to see you gave your Spirit a real spiritual workout!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on March 20, 2018, 09:21:58 PM
Replaced my kichen sink and faucet with only these 3 tools. I used the Spirit to cut the seal on the old sink, scrape the old seal from the counter, detach the mounting screws and reattach the new ones, straightened a bent edge on the new sink, scraped some crud from the old dishwasher pipe and drain flange, opened the new packages, sawed some pvc drain tube, etc. etc.  :P

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9743.0;attach=364366)

:like:   :like:   :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 20, 2018, 10:53:42 PM
I use it for EVERYTHING (almost).  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 21, 2018, 04:21:43 PM
it shines   :D

(https://i.imgur.com/tEUOGWi.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 21, 2018, 05:45:05 PM
My eyes!!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 24, 2018, 01:15:02 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/C0rLAnQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 27, 2018, 01:01:39 PM
how such a praised tool has so little posts from members here on its own thread?  ???

(https://i.imgur.com/ZSRyGxC.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 27, 2018, 01:11:11 PM
It's outrageous!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 27, 2018, 01:12:56 PM
and another one to cheer you up
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 27, 2018, 04:07:11 PM
It's outrageous!

thanks for chiming in... :cheers:
and for letting us know that the Spirit is indeed a product not manufactured in Italy   :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on March 30, 2018, 11:40:24 AM
Decided to have a Spirit morning. So here's mine helping writing a birthday card.

I wonder what the Spirit would be like if it was Made in Italy ?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 30, 2018, 12:46:48 PM
Nice one Phil, my guess is that an Italian made Spirit would have elaborate engraving, or maybe sporty racing stripes!  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 30, 2018, 12:48:09 PM
It's outrageous!

Nice one Pants!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 30, 2018, 12:53:11 PM
Italian Spirit...it'd be Cheese covered   :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on March 30, 2018, 01:00:51 PM
Italian Spirit...it'd be Cheese covered   :D

Yes! With a zesty marinara!  :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on March 30, 2018, 01:02:42 PM
how such a praised tool has so little posts from members here on its own thread?  ???

(https://i.imgur.com/ZSRyGxC.jpg)

Here you go
(https://i.imgur.com/xfdcq5T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dahpUWu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4z9iCIg.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on March 30, 2018, 01:47:48 PM
I'd be so jealous now if I didn't have the RT myself :rofl:

What a dandy. :dd:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on March 30, 2018, 02:55:48 PM
I'd be so jealous now if I didn't have the RT myself :rofl:

What a dandy. :dd:

Always a though choice which one to use...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 30, 2018, 03:20:12 PM
It's definitely time they released another special Spirit like the RT...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on March 30, 2018, 03:28:19 PM
I would love to see a Spirit with a waffled Alox style handle. Then they can start releasing colors!  :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on March 30, 2018, 04:40:43 PM
something like this maybe..
(https://i.imgur.com/Xd3skLX.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 30, 2018, 06:17:28 PM
Awesome photoshop!(?)
I just hope they don't release a dozen colours of alox spirit, cos it would be my financial ruin!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on March 30, 2018, 06:30:41 PM
Awesome photoshop!(?)
I just hope they don't release a dozen colours of alox spirit, cos it would be my financial ruin!

...it is only trickery...    :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on March 30, 2018, 06:42:20 PM
Italian Spirit...it'd be Cheese covered   :D

Yes! With a zesty marinara!  :gimme:

And elaborate engraving or racing stripes ... stylish anyway  :multi: ... but I do seem to recall the steel in their cars used to suffer entropy quite quickly ....  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on March 30, 2018, 06:44:30 PM
I'd be so jealous now if I didn't have the RT myself :rofl:

What a dandy. :dd:

Exactly ... but wait I don't have an RT !?....  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 30, 2018, 08:12:23 PM
Awesome photoshop!(?)
I just hope they don't release a dozen colours of alox spirit, cos it would be my financial ruin!

...it is only trickery...    :salute:

good enough for my dreams  :D :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on March 30, 2018, 08:43:26 PM
I'd be so jealous now if I didn't have the RT myself :rofl:

What a dandy. :dd:

Exactly ... but wait I don't have an RT !?....  :facepalm:
That's jealousy right there ::)
:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on March 30, 2018, 11:52:55 PM
I'd be so jealous now if I didn't have the RT myself :rofl:

What a dandy. :dd:

Exactly ... but wait I don't have an RT !?....  :facepalm:
That's jealousy right there ::)
:D

 >:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on March 31, 2018, 01:00:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jokd8nb.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on March 31, 2018, 01:50:03 PM
Great photo Peacent!
Heavy on the pockets, all at once!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on March 31, 2018, 03:39:24 PM
something like this maybe..
(https://i.imgur.com/Xd3skLX.jpg)


I mentioned a alox textured Spirit years ago!

Sadly it’s only photoshopped and not actually going to happen but one can dream of the day we actually get one......  :dd:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on April 01, 2018, 01:48:11 PM
 :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/dn2yDT0.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 01, 2018, 01:49:25 PM
Another beauty!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 01, 2018, 02:41:59 PM
Cut my way through some abandoned barbed wire recently, surprised how well the Spirit handled that.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on April 02, 2018, 10:39:45 PM
Cut my way through some abandoned barbed wire recently, surprised how well the Spirit handled that.  :tu:

 :like:

For some reasons the Spirit really does reflections well  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 04, 2018, 07:01:18 PM
There's a Spirit in there somewhere
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on April 04, 2018, 07:20:50 PM
There's a Spirit in there somewhere

Spooky? Your could check Tobins Spirit Guide ... :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on April 04, 2018, 08:30:33 PM
There's a Spirit in there somewhere

Spooky? Your could check Tobins Spirit Guide ... :cheers:

All I see is a toad.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on April 04, 2018, 09:01:45 PM
There's a Spirit in there somewhere

Spooky? Your could check Tobins Spirit Guide ... :cheers:

All I see is a toad.

A witches familiar perhaps? It's all too black to contemplate TPants  :clap:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 05, 2018, 03:36:31 PM
I suppose the ultimate Spirit is the X/RT, but wouldn't it be nice if they made a limited edition with a plier head, handles, and the two large tools, the caplifter/SD and Phillips out of titanium? The rest could be the standard stainless bits, maybe a damascus main blade... It would probably be super expensive, but it would be nice to know something like that existed in the world. Titanium is so much nicer than alox...

*wakes up*  :ahhh

 :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on April 05, 2018, 08:23:21 PM
I suppose the ultimate Spirit is the X/RT, but wouldn't it be nice if they made a limited edition with a plier head, handles, and the two large tools, the caplifter/SD and Phillips out of titanium? The rest could be the standard stainless bits, maybe a damascus main blade... It would probably be super expensive, but it would be nice to know something like that existed in the world. Titanium is so much nicer than alox...

*wakes up*  :ahhh

 :D

+1 to this. If Leatherman can make a Titanium scaled Charge .... :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 05, 2018, 10:31:12 PM
Has Chicktorinox ever made anything out of titanium?
Either way your dream Spirit sounds hellish expensive!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on April 05, 2018, 11:30:03 PM
Has Chicktorinox ever made anything out of titanium?
Either way your dream Spirit sounds hellish expensive!

True.

I'm afraid I dream in 3AL 2.5V
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 05, 2018, 11:34:24 PM
I think I could go 5 or 6 hundred for one, but then again I am wandering through never never land.  :dd:

It would also have to be the absolute last one I ever buy (and sell off everything else to fund it).  :ahhh

I can dream can't I?  :D

Also a Hiraethus clip would have to be standard!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 06, 2018, 12:01:34 PM
Hm... but who (apart from Twiliter!) would dare use a 600 dollar multitool?!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on April 06, 2018, 12:39:45 PM
that's a bit  ???  because I think titanium is much softer than the steels used in screwdriver heads and would deform, dent and wear much quicker  :think:

https://www.edcforums.com/threads/ti-keychain-phillips-screwdriver.110247/

http://www.electriciantalk.com/f14/titanium-screwdrivers-19337/
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 06, 2018, 01:16:37 PM
Pretty sure the right grade and hardness of titanium would be fine, I promise not to test it to failure. :angel:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on April 06, 2018, 06:55:30 PM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 06, 2018, 08:08:38 PM
Ah yes, the Swisstool Spirit Brunito as they say in Italy.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 19, 2018, 05:08:48 PM
I upgraded the leather sheath of my Spirit with some leather straps and adhesive Velcro strips I had laying around, and added a larger sheath with a fixed blade to it.
(https://i.imgur.com/pJ23rZu.jpg)
Just for fun, the fixed blade is illegally large here.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on May 19, 2018, 09:11:49 PM
I upgraded the leather sheath of my Spirit with some leather straps and adhesive Velcro strips I had laying around, and added a larger sheath with a fixed blade to it.
(https://i.imgur.com/pJ23rZu.jpg)
Just for fun, the fixed blade is illegally large here.

I reckon you're gonna need a bigger belt !  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on May 20, 2018, 04:14:41 AM
Cut my way through some abandoned barbed wire recently, surprised how well the Spirit handled that.  :tu:

 :like:

For some reasons the Spirit really does reflections well  :multi:

Spirit does a lot of things well.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ulzhan on May 21, 2018, 09:53:00 PM
Hi all,

used the Spirit on several hikings in the last days. I'm lovin' it! Really useful to prepare food, sawing wood, open bottles and pulling out wood slivers from where they don't belong.

 :multi: :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on May 26, 2018, 12:51:06 PM
nothing gets close!
 :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/1m1TeXU.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on May 27, 2018, 05:44:50 PM
nothing gets close!
 :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/1m1TeXU.jpg)

Well played Sir.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 02, 2018, 01:21:43 PM
Spirit morning

(https://i.imgur.com/uAmJhWC.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RAr9aCY.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 02, 2018, 09:21:09 PM
come on, nobody?!  :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/pOVHOiz.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 07, 2018, 11:54:18 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/27785925087_ffdace1843_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 08, 2018, 12:46:40 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/27785925087_ffdace1843_b.jpg)

Cap didn't stand a chance... :D

very clear and clean light in there. Vadim, great pic!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on June 08, 2018, 03:17:05 PM
I didn't get any pictures because it was in the heat of the moment but a few weeks ago I bought my spirit x with the ratchet kit and corkscrew. My girlfriend said "another one" (I may have tried the non chalant "act like I've owned it" act as I used it for the first time). I said yup! We go to a birthday party and wouldn't you know it a kids water table needing assembly. That ratchet made quick work of it! Can't do that with my Leatherman.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 08, 2018, 03:17:36 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/27785925087_ffdace1843_b.jpg)

Cap didn't stand a chance... :D

very clear and clean light in there. Vadim, great pic!  :cheers:

+1. :like:
If you have a couple of hours to spend, go through Vadim's posts. Each photo is just as exquisite as the last.
Decades' worth of calendar material.  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 08, 2018, 08:08:35 PM
ThePeacent,
ReamerPunch,

Thank you so much,appreciate it!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 08, 2018, 08:37:33 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1725/27785925087_ffdace1843_b.jpg)

Cap didn't stand a chance... :D

very clear and clean light in there. Vadim, great pic!  :cheers:

+1. :like:
If you have a couple of hours to spend, go through Vadim's posts. Each photo is just as exquisite as the last.
Decades' worth of calendar material.  :salute:

yeah I have already, but I never get tired of complimenting him. :tu:

those sheath pics too  8) :like:
 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Borg on June 08, 2018, 09:13:15 PM
I'm in for today :tu:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1751/41778017495_6c5a321fd7_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on June 08, 2018, 10:39:46 PM
Removing the gauge cluster in a Maxima. Used the ratchet on the top screw and the bottom two screws which are way back under the dash I used a bit in the end of the ratchet. Worked perfect. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180608/66bdc25a8e2b645cb72cb8eab7ec390a.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 09, 2018, 01:06:56 PM
I'm in for today :tu:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1751/41778017495_6c5a321fd7_z.jpg)

the steel looks better when there is green plants behind  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/gTY27wO.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 15, 2018, 09:04:02 AM
I'm in for today :tu:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1751/41778017495_6c5a321fd7_z.jpg)

the steel looks better when there is green plants behind  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/gTY27wO.jpg)

Nice pics ThePeacent!   :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on June 15, 2018, 09:04:59 AM
I'm in for today :tu:

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1751/41778017495_6c5a321fd7_z.jpg)

Very nice, Borg!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on June 15, 2018, 01:10:08 PM
Removing the gauge cluster in a Maxima. Used the ratchet on the top screw and the bottom two screws which are way back under the dash I used a bit in the end of the ratchet. Worked perfect.

The little Vic ratchets are great.  :tu: I keep one in my tool bag, so handy, and tougher than I expected.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on June 15, 2018, 01:15:49 PM
XBS  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 15, 2018, 02:47:56 PM
XBS  :)

cool factor x100  8) :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 16, 2018, 04:27:42 PM
in shiny armor  :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/K7ShyFW.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 20, 2018, 03:10:08 PM
The best Spirit sheath yet, comes from a LIDL special offer multitool  :facepalm: :D

(https://i.imgur.com/f3NKE6S.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on June 20, 2018, 04:22:17 PM
Today’s carry...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/beb42ece38654015f1f80d39117ecc44.jpg)

And a recent acquisition :facepalm:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/145528687f2de456a33dadf697c394c1.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 20, 2018, 04:47:16 PM
Today’s carry...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/beb42ece38654015f1f80d39117ecc44.jpg)

And a recent acquisition :facepalm:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180620/145528687f2de456a33dadf697c394c1.jpg)

can't have enough if you're in good Spirit  :D :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on June 20, 2018, 04:48:03 PM
Can’t argue with that :lol:


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 23, 2018, 01:32:59 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/wFir2k6.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 24, 2018, 12:20:52 PM
greatly camouflaged
  :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/atdTmJN.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on June 30, 2018, 07:55:50 PM
new tools arrive, but when the novelty factor goes away, the Spirit is still the bet of the bunch   :tu:

Show content
(https://i.imgur.com/g2C4BBo.jpg)
Show content
(https://i.imgur.com/J615gbE.jpg)
Show content
(https://i.imgur.com/mXlqdgY.jpg)
Show content
(https://i.imgur.com/WtAOaZs.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 03, 2018, 02:36:03 PM
who is the shiniest of the neighborhood...?  :whistle: :D

(https://i.imgur.com/UH0jHGQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Borg on July 03, 2018, 07:27:35 PM
Nice and shiny TP  :tu:, if Vic would put a polarising coating on them they would be that bit easier to photograph  ;)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1807/41367116410_879a5c3be2.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 03, 2018, 08:17:57 PM
Nice and shiny TP  :tu:, if Vic would put a polarising coating on them they would be that bit easier to photograph  ;)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1807/41367116410_879a5c3be2.jpg)

and hopefully a thick enough coating would prevent this I just did to my Spirit   :D

(https://i.imgur.com/8W4AhDH.jpg)


 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on July 03, 2018, 08:26:30 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180703/3364541112d515f94119f32186f4e113.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on July 04, 2018, 02:48:18 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1821/43182924291_a9b7c344d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28MVLVr)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: captain spaulding on July 04, 2018, 05:56:32 AM
What a beauty!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 14, 2018, 11:50:10 AM
Shiny Knight in Shiny Armor

(https://i.imgur.com/6pSiXGu.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on July 15, 2018, 12:44:30 PM
Well, it’s Shiny Spirit Sunday for me... :lol:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/17829cf42e01767a9c47f6a15d37a3cd.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 15, 2018, 12:49:05 PM
Well, it’s Shiny Spirit Sunday for me... :lol:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180715/17829cf42e01767a9c47f6a15d37a3cd.jpg)

potent gear,  :like:
and great sheaths!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on July 15, 2018, 12:50:17 PM
:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 18, 2018, 04:27:00 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Qfa1FAm.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: silvershade255 on July 19, 2018, 06:03:44 AM
A little worn and the file was stuck and took some creativity to get free, but only cost me $20 from a local pawn shop
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 19, 2018, 02:33:10 PM
A little worn and the file was stuck and took some creativity to get free, but only cost me $20 from a local pawn shop

you got a great deal!!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on July 24, 2018, 03:42:58 AM
Cross post of these pics from another thread, but what can I say, the spirit and pioneer are the pinnacle of multitool and pocket knife design (IMO) and I want to share!

 :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Old man Chris on July 25, 2018, 02:14:24 AM
Here’s my Spirit X . I made the pouch .

Best regards,

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on July 25, 2018, 07:03:53 AM
Great pouch!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Old man Chris on July 25, 2018, 08:22:51 PM
Thank you for the kind words . Pretty much all my work pouches are ruff side out . Ruff out actually looks better with scuffs and work marks .

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on July 27, 2018, 08:30:27 PM
Messing about with my toys...um, I meant tools  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on July 28, 2018, 07:49:12 AM
Basking...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180728/6d99d344a289a325768037a50f5f647f.tif)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on July 31, 2018, 01:35:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/iNkf1JI.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on August 01, 2018, 12:23:28 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/838/43397535001_85b6c656d7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/297THd6)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on August 01, 2018, 12:24:11 AM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1769/43349906482_45a173487e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/293FAUJ)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 01, 2018, 02:53:01 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1769/43349906482_45a173487e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/293FAUJ)

nice shot
nice gear,
great spot,
my dear!

 :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NorCalJim on August 01, 2018, 10:41:52 PM
 :like:

The Titanium LM Charge was my favorite multi-tool until I purchased the Spirit X.  I was hesitant since I had several multi-tools but just couldn't resist the chisel.  Love the pouch!

Jim

Here’s my Spirit X . I made the pouch .

Best regards,

Chris
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on August 06, 2018, 03:04:32 PM
When I carry my Spirit I'm happy I did.  I have a few gripes but its such a nice tool and I forget how comfortable in hand it is.  I am a fan of the butter blade too.  What a wickedly sharp blade it is. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on August 06, 2018, 11:20:43 PM
I love that stream side shot Z. Just gorgeous Spirit !!  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 07, 2018, 11:52:47 AM
yes, that "Innocent" butter blade  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/825d2Zn.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 07, 2018, 03:58:06 PM
Just a question guys... Got this black Spirit a while ago. It came in the nice-looking, but rather flimsy nylon pouch below. Anyone know which other Vic pouches fit (preferably with a part number)?

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/ce033ce27dbc6440c33faf0b65475f20.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Boonies on August 07, 2018, 04:10:39 PM
4.08221     Nice looking leather sheath with velcro closure, all occasions.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on August 07, 2018, 04:21:11 PM
Hey D_T,

I took a look at the catalogue... The compatible ones are encircled in Red... I recommend the leather one with rotating clip... Haven’t seen it sold separately though...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180807/52aa45ff778f0ef2756bb7ec2c6f131d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180807/bb9a54dd71703558564c6cfd57294cc0.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 07, 2018, 04:27:23 PM
Thanks guys :cheers:

Vic don't carry the 4.08221 or the -L anymore but I've found a few other sources.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 11, 2018, 02:22:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/38oMdpV.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 11, 2018, 02:24:33 PM
That picture rocks (pardon the pun :D)!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 11, 2018, 02:27:39 PM
Thanks guys :cheers:

Vic don't carry the 4.08221 or the -L anymore but I've found a few other sources.

Corrections: it's 4.0822.L or -L1 (the latter with the rotating clip) and Vic only do not carry them in their online shop here. But several others do. I got the one with the rotating clip.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 11, 2018, 02:30:15 PM
That picture rocks (pardon the pun :D)!

yeah the tools are in that weird position because they were stoned all the morning  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on August 11, 2018, 11:30:49 PM
I love that stream side shot Z. Just gorgeous Spirit !!  :like: :like:

Thanks, it was a very quick pic because the sand flies were attacking en masse.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 14, 2018, 01:29:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/TiIFLVD.jpg)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 20, 2018, 01:35:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/YcMFUBX.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on August 21, 2018, 09:54:58 AM
Spirit and my favorite SAKs(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180821/e41b152274f9646af8186f17b7cd7b2b.jpg)

Sent from my A37f using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 21, 2018, 12:48:59 PM
Spirit and my favorite SAKs(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180821/e41b152274f9646af8186f17b7cd7b2b.jpg)

Sent from my A37f using Tapatalk

 :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/w1wTc8g.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on August 22, 2018, 08:43:14 AM
Spirit and friends...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180822/6ba91fc4de2813912abf9d5f29f7fe66.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on August 23, 2018, 01:52:10 PM
yes, this is a Spirit with a butter knife serrated blade. No swaps,
only modding done was a good bunch of sandpaper and lots of elbow grease  :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/NuKY8Dt.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: EMZ on August 26, 2018, 03:33:17 PM
Two brand new Dutch Army Spirits. At Left one from the first batches, at Right one from the latest batches. Only difference is the manual and the arrangement of the Vic emblem (see 2nd pic.).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on August 26, 2018, 05:14:44 PM
Two brand new Dutch Army Spirits. At Left one from the first batches, at Right one from the latest batches. Only difference is the manual and the arrangement of the Vic emblem (see 2nd pic.).

Cool!

Does the new version still have the etched vic shield on the plier head?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: EMZ on August 26, 2018, 06:09:19 PM
Two brand new Dutch Army Spirits. At Left one from the first batches, at Right one from the latest batches. Only difference is the manual and the arrangement of the Vic emblem (see 2nd pic.).

Cool!

Does the new version still have the etched vic shield on the plier head?

Very short answer: YES, it does. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on August 26, 2018, 06:22:00 PM
Two brand new Dutch Army Spirits. At Left one from the first batches, at Right one from the latest batches. Only difference is the manual and the arrangement of the Vic emblem (see 2nd pic.).

Cool!

Does the new version still have the etched vic shield on the plier head?

Very short answer: YES, it does. :)

Nice :cheers:

I like that little logo, and think it's a shame they got rid of it
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on September 08, 2018, 11:42:04 AM
Spirit surveillance at the kitchen

(https://i.imgur.com/qSLDJDc.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on September 08, 2018, 05:40:22 PM
Spirit plus
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on September 08, 2018, 08:30:40 PM
Nice pic gmob - here it's been a Spirit Plus. With socket driver. And Spartan today too
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on September 08, 2018, 09:51:55 PM
Nice pic gmob - here it's been a Spirit Plus. With socket driver. And Spartan today too

Thanks!

Nice load out!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on September 09, 2018, 12:25:46 PM
not only does it pick people's attention... :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/oX2YSvd.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on September 09, 2018, 03:34:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VLIs43mh.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on September 09, 2018, 03:56:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VLIs43mh.jpg)

 :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on September 09, 2018, 06:00:29 PM
Spirit on the couch
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on September 09, 2018, 06:07:58 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VLIs43mh.jpg)

 :like:

Very nice indeed +1  :iagree:

And your Spirit is no slouch on the couch either Gmob  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on September 16, 2018, 11:38:34 AM
Spirit BO scissors in packaging action
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on September 17, 2018, 08:09:10 PM
Spirit BO scissors in packaging action

Do the Spirit scissors excel at this, or is it just me?  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 20, 2018, 10:45:45 PM
Hello,

I thought this was a perfect place to express my love for the spirit multi tool and show a new way to carry the tool.

https://youtu.be/cX7qbF1FyW4

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 20, 2018, 11:10:37 PM
Hello,

I thought this was a perfect place to express my love for the spirit multi tool and show a new way to carry the tool.

https://youtu.be/cX7qbF1FyW4

Cheers,
H.G.

Good thinking!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on September 21, 2018, 03:39:51 AM
Hello,

I thought this was a perfect place to express my love for the spirit multi tool and show a new way to carry the tool.

Cheers,
H.G.

Good thinking!  :tu:

 :iagree: that's clever
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 23, 2018, 09:01:13 PM
I wanted to have some modification discussion. I considered putting this in the mod forum but I haven't yet done the mods and I wanted to get opinions on what I am going to try.

1. Grind down the ridge that holds the tools in their slots.
--- In other words I will be opening all the tools then grinding down the small ridge to allow the tools to release slightly easier from the body. Opening the tools is quite difficult if you have soft nails or an injury.

2. Modify the chisel tool to have  a full serrated edge rather than just a few sections of serrations

3. Turn the can opener into a spoon gouge, this is inspired by a video I saw by Zachary Fowler on his you tube channel.

4. Remove the completely useless parcel hook on the awl and extend the chisel edge all the way to the base of the tool (giving it an additional half inch of depth penetration)


Thoughts? Considerations? Concerns? Cautions?

Cheers,
H.G.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on September 23, 2018, 09:06:07 PM
The hook of the awl might be the piece of hardware that prevents the awl from falling too deep inside the handle.
Investigate this thoroughly before grinding!! :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on September 23, 2018, 09:07:21 PM
The spoon gouge.

Do you mean a small sharpened spoon shaped tool to be able to carve a spoon more easy?
Would this mean you'd want to bend it?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 23, 2018, 09:10:47 PM
Videos are FTW

https://youtu.be/bqpx8SwzJ7E?t=1m43s
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on September 23, 2018, 09:19:07 PM
Ok.
Then my only concern at the moment is the hook.

I doubt it's there for no other reason than being a hook.
I think it's a stopper, formed like a hook to add function where there wouldn't be any otherwise.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 23, 2018, 10:31:15 PM
I am really glad I asked. I hadn't considered that it might keep the tool in a specific place. On investigation it is necessary. So the question to becomes..how can I modify the hook to make it useful. Having it with a tool that can cut the cord you are carrying is terrible. Cord cutter maybe?


On a separate note, modifying the stops on each tool needs to be done extremely carefully. All I will do is change the angle of the indentation rather than changing the height. part of the shape of the back is designed to pull the tool back into place...Honestly I might do this very very carefully, starting with the Phillips driver (the one that is giving me the most trouble).

Cheers,
H.G.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jan178 on September 24, 2018, 04:48:53 PM
Vic´s for the job!  :tu:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1922/44167423184_13b20fb1a5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ahVA9h)IMG_20180924_155343727b (https://flic.kr/p/2ahVA9h) by Jani Fofonoff (https://www.flickr.com/photos/95715523@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on September 26, 2018, 04:08:15 AM
Don’t know if anyone noticed this, there is a lanyard attachement point on both the Swisstool and the Spirit...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/bf468c8d64abdd1e926b97389690a0e7.jpg)

Never tried it out myself as I don’t use one on almost all my user MTs... as it’s close to the handle pivots, might even get in the way during use... maybe depends on type of lanyard or system used...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on September 26, 2018, 04:11:10 AM
Don’t know if anyone noticed this, there is a lanyard attachement point on both the Swisstool and the Spirit...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/bf468c8d64abdd1e926b97389690a0e7.jpg)

Never tried it out myself as I don’t use one on almost all my user MTs... as it’s close to the handle pivots, might even get in the way during use... maybe depends on type of lanyard or system used...

I thought the lanyard attachment was the slots just below your circles (also used for the corkscrew attachment)  :think:
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on September 26, 2018, 04:21:03 AM
Well, since there’s a cs coupling on either side, one can be used as lanyard attachement too... Just probably will get in the way of outside tool openings :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jaya_man on September 26, 2018, 04:35:36 AM
The manual didn’t show clearly where exactly the lanyard attachment point is... Maybe it could also be this...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/459cf43fd43ed95e0bf61db2a433b689.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on September 26, 2018, 03:13:06 PM


I thought the lanyard attachment was the slots just below your circles (also used for the corkscrew attachment)  :think:

on the rare occasions I've added a lanyard to my Spirit, it's been through those holes  :think: :tu:. Small think ones like this one on the Squirt  :)

(https://i.imgur.com/OYLeP86.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 26, 2018, 05:26:35 PM
I'm getting geared up for the October challenge with a borrowed Spirit.  I have a RS but haven't carried a Spirit yet.   Looking forward to putting one thru its paces!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on September 26, 2018, 07:38:22 PM
I'm getting geared up for the October challenge with a borrowed Spirit.  I have a RS but haven't carried a Spirit yet.   Looking forward to putting one thru its paces!
:worthless:

Show and Tell Barry ! Please  :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 27, 2018, 12:40:08 AM
 :cheers:  My friend! 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on September 28, 2018, 02:11:52 PM
the star of the show  :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/OAkrq5d.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on September 28, 2018, 02:14:21 PM
the star of the show  :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/OAkrq5d.jpg)
Good one  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 28, 2018, 02:28:49 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on September 28, 2018, 08:18:13 PM
Taking a leaf out of Barry's book I'm getting in the Spirit for the Challenge with a new addition to the stable
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Jaypeebee on September 28, 2018, 08:49:50 PM
Very nice...... :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 29, 2018, 07:30:55 PM
Pics say more than words... I'd like a pocket clip on my Spirit but the Nite Ize Hip Clip is only available in silver. Any ideas, apart from doing the J-sews mod on a BO Wave clip?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nix on September 29, 2018, 07:35:31 PM
I'm definitely looking forward to the challenge!  Great idea by Styx to organize a Spirit challenge!   :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on September 29, 2018, 07:49:38 PM
I'm definitely looking forward to the challenge!  Great idea by Styx to organize a Spirit challenge!   :salute:

Agreed. It's a real Halloween EDC*


*Ethereal Diabolical Carry
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nix on September 29, 2018, 08:06:56 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: styx on September 29, 2018, 09:21:00 PM
I'm definitely looking forward to the challenge!  Great idea by Styx to organize a Spirit challenge!   :salute:

sometimes even a blind chicken gets the worm
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on September 29, 2018, 09:23:16 PM
 :rofl:
I'm definitely looking forward to the challenge!  Great idea by Styx to organize a Spirit challenge!   :salute:

sometimes even a blind chicken gets the worm

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on September 29, 2018, 09:29:10 PM
I'm definitely looking forward to the challenge!  Great idea by Styx to organize a Spirit challenge!   :salute:

sometimes even a blind chicken gets the worm

Hey hey, don't minimise your input :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :cheers:

My Spirit is in the Spirit of this new challenge :tu:

Oh and by the way, for those who have missed it, the challenge is
>>>》HERE《<<< (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1775851.html#msg1775851)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Pacu on September 30, 2018, 01:20:52 AM
So shiny you can see my reflection in it.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1942/44995876581_e4fd0cb22e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2by8Ctx)20180929_175131 (https://flic.kr/p/2by8Ctx)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on September 30, 2018, 01:22:52 AM
I saw that reflection as I have that shirt myself!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Pacu on September 30, 2018, 01:37:12 AM
I saw that reflection as I have that shirt myself!  :tu:

button up plaid shirt from Academy  19.99   :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 08, 2018, 08:11:31 PM
That's the spirit, y'all! :D  Great Spirit pics! :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/LMbeFsz.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 10, 2018, 01:01:18 PM
 :cheers: And the same to you!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 11, 2018, 03:44:22 AM
:cheers: And the same to you!
Thank you, Barry! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on October 11, 2018, 06:21:51 AM
That's the spirit, y'all! :D  Great Spirit pics! :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/LMbeFsz.jpg)
Nice photo of a good looking Spirit there.  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 11, 2018, 01:59:59 PM
That's the spirit, y'all! :D  Great Spirit pics! :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/LMbeFsz.jpg)
Nice photo of a good looking Spirit there.  :like:
Thank you, Rapidray! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on October 11, 2018, 02:53:55 PM
That's the spirit, y'all! :D  Great Spirit pics! :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/LMbeFsz.jpg)

against wood or against plastic,
the Spirit always looks fantastic!
 :D :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/0pgo4K2.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 12, 2018, 01:39:30 AM
That's the spirit, y'all! :D  Great Spirit pics! :like:


against wood or against plastic,
the Spirit always looks fantastic!
 :D  :cheers:
I wood have to agree with your molded statement. :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 12, 2018, 04:46:11 PM
That's the spirit, y'all! :D  Great Spirit pics! :like:

(https://i.imgur.com/LMbeFsz.jpg)

against wood or against plastic,
the Spirit always looks fantastic!
 :D :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/0pgo4K2.jpg)

Since I've got a Spirit X myself now I wood agree too  :D

@ThePeacent
What happened to the locking mechanism on one handle?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on October 13, 2018, 06:47:02 PM


Since I've got a Spirit X myself now I wood agree too  :D

@ThePeacent
What happened to the locking mechanism on one handle?

modded it so that the blade was non-locking
I removed the spring  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/UzIeHBN.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 13, 2018, 06:54:34 PM
Great pics everyone! 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 13, 2018, 07:41:03 PM


Since I've got a Spirit X myself now I wood agree too  :D

@ThePeacent
What happened to the locking mechanism on one handle?

modded it so that the blade was non-locking
I removed the spring  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/UzIeHBN.jpg)

Ah! Good thinking  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 13, 2018, 07:43:06 PM
Great pics everyone!

Thanks Barry  :cheers:

Congrats to your very own Spirit  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 15, 2018, 02:11:27 AM

Since I've got a Spirit X myself now I wood agree too  :D

Congrats, Matt! :like:
Nice pic too! :)


modded it so that the blade was non-locking
Nice pic, TP! :like:


Spirit in my EDC today. :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on October 15, 2018, 02:14:48 AM
Nice photos!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: toolguy on October 15, 2018, 06:13:50 AM
Spirit.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 15, 2018, 07:31:24 AM
Thanks gerleatherberman and Ray  :cheers:

@Toolguy:   :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 15, 2018, 08:46:46 AM
Good morning all!

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78904.0;attach=401976)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 15, 2018, 01:58:30 PM
 :o your Spirit seems more black than your coffee  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 15, 2018, 02:35:54 PM
Spirit.

Your Spirit looks extra polished.  I like it.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on October 15, 2018, 02:59:45 PM
Good morning all!

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78904.0;attach=401976)

I'm also enjoying a Spirit + coffee combo today,
but my coffee is in its box, and just delivered in the mail  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/8QUKE21.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 15, 2018, 03:47:32 PM
Thank you, Ray and Matt! :cheers:

Nice pics, D_T and TP! :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 15, 2018, 03:55:56 PM
Thanks GLBM :tu:. You have a very photogenic shining Spirit yourself :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 15, 2018, 04:54:27 PM
Thanks GLBM :tu:. You have a very photogenic shining Spirit yourself :D
:like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: toolguy on October 15, 2018, 05:48:08 PM
Thanks gerleatherberman and Ray  :cheers:

@Toolguy:   :like:

Thanks Matt.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: toolguy on October 15, 2018, 05:49:33 PM
Spirit.
Your Spirit looks extra polished.  I like it.  :tu:

Thank you.

It is but just the head.I used the appropriate abrasives to remove the machine marks and then buffed it with black emery.It is like the proverbial mirror.That's why you see the reflection of the wool felt cloth in the head.I didn't polish the body though.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 15, 2018, 10:11:16 PM
 :cheers:. Thanks Matt!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on October 16, 2018, 04:27:14 PM
:cheers:. Thanks Matt!

Spirit and Coffee,
or Spirit and Tea,
good in the office,
or just by the sea!  :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/qhJpDDi.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 16, 2018, 04:29:44 PM
:cheers:. Thanks Matt!

Spirit and Coffee,
or Spirit and Tea,
good in the office,
or just by the sea!  :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/qhJpDDi.jpg)
Quite a nice combo! :like:

That tea seems to have put you in good spirits. :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 25, 2018, 10:09:43 PM
A Spirit 'news item' link (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1797546.html#msg1797546)

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78904.0;attach=404013)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 25, 2018, 10:14:00 PM
A Spirit 'news item' link (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1797546.html#msg1797546)

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78904.0;attach=404013)

I think that is very well done and suits the Spirit well  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 26, 2018, 03:56:17 AM
A Spirit 'news item' link (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1797546.html#msg1797546)

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78904.0;attach=404013)

 :dd:
That should have been done at the factory. Very nice.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on October 26, 2018, 05:35:01 AM
Great posts and photos... :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 26, 2018, 10:53:52 AM
Thanks guys :cheers:

It kind of hasn't left my pocket since... I think some of my other tools are growing jealous :D

The loose Black Spirit occasionally moves around in my pocket and produces unsightly bulges that might have raised eyebrows. I'm debating whether I should try to reproduce the mod on that one, but I lack the confidence for now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sakpan74Gr on October 27, 2018, 01:31:40 PM
Spirit and freddo espresso by the beach!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181027/d6da7481c6e7bcc2a98f871280493fdc.jpg)

Στάλθηκε από το HUAWEI VNS-L31 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on October 27, 2018, 01:41:32 PM
Spirit and freddo espresso by the beach!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181027/d6da7481c6e7bcc2a98f871280493fdc.jpg)

Στάλθηκε από το HUAWEI VNS-L31 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk

 :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on October 27, 2018, 04:04:22 PM
Spirit and freddo espresso by the beach!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181027/d6da7481c6e7bcc2a98f871280493fdc.jpg)

Στάλθηκε από το HUAWEI VNS-L31 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk
Oh yeah, someone is having a great time! Enjoy.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 27, 2018, 05:03:53 PM
Knights in shining armour
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on October 27, 2018, 05:11:04 PM
 
Knights in shining armour
:iagree:  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on October 27, 2018, 09:08:17 PM
Dark Symmetry
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 03, 2018, 03:51:33 PM
Spirit and Coffee, sweeter than Toffee  :gimme:

(https://i.imgur.com/zKqhIwp.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on November 03, 2018, 05:56:23 PM
Great Spirits pics guys  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 05, 2018, 05:08:39 PM
so shiny it looks alive  :multi:

(https://i.imgur.com/lJMgeHQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on November 05, 2018, 05:30:32 PM
Great Spirits pics guys  :like:

Coffee with a face :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 05:49:26 PM
Great Spirits pics guys  :like:
:like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 07:55:03 AM
Great Spirits pics guys  :like:

Coffee with a face :ahhh

 :o   :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 07:55:22 AM
Great Spirits pics guys  :like:
:like: :tu:

 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 09, 2018, 02:49:45 PM
resting Spirit

(https://i.imgur.com/0EzgIhw.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on November 10, 2018, 11:11:16 AM
resting rocking Spirit

(https://i.imgur.com/0EzgIhw.jpg)

ftfy   :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 10, 2018, 01:19:51 PM
resting rocking Spirit

(https://i.imgur.com/0EzgIhw.jpg)

ftfy   :like:

then this must be wooding Spirit  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/Fletp2w.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on November 10, 2018, 01:41:53 PM
It wood !   :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on November 10, 2018, 01:47:55 PM
It wood !   :like:

looks good!  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on November 10, 2018, 01:49:32 PM
It wood !   :like:

looks good!  :multi:

...and yours too  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on December 06, 2018, 06:13:43 PM
just bought a ratchet and extension to complete the L-wrench and bits of my new-to-me Spirit XC  :ahhh
and the Nylon pouch :whistle:

(it has bent scissors that are unusable though :oops: ==> might send it for repair if it doesn't cost me a kidney)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on December 06, 2018, 08:26:43 PM
Bent scissors?
 :worthless:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on January 02, 2019, 07:14:51 PM
Black Spirit
(https://i.imgur.com/wblqUpl.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on January 02, 2019, 08:32:14 PM
:like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on January 02, 2019, 08:56:18 PM
:like:

Thanks Mechy!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on January 02, 2019, 08:58:50 PM
:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 03, 2019, 12:03:54 AM
 That Black Spirit is kinda neat looking! How is the coating holding up after blade usage???  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ThePeacent on January 05, 2019, 02:38:46 PM
looks neat in shiny finish, looks great in black,
whichever you carry, it's Saturday so it's back!

(https://i.imgur.com/9s45r7P.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 05, 2019, 07:44:36 PM
looks neat in shiny finish, looks great in black,
whichever you carry, it's Saturday so it's back!

(https://i.imgur.com/9s45r7P.jpg)
Nice  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on January 23, 2019, 10:34:52 PM
That Black Spirit is kinda neat looking! How is the coating holding up after blade usage???  :like: :tu:

I just had a look, and it still looks like new. Probably because I usually have a pocket knife for cutting stuff. The pliers head has considerable wear, so I think if you use the blade a lot, it will wear to.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on January 23, 2019, 10:43:07 PM
Talking about blades
(https://i.imgur.com/pRwV4ei.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 23, 2019, 10:54:18 PM
That Black Spirit is kinda neat looking! How is the coating holding up after blade usage???  :like: :tu:

I just had a look, and it still looks like new. Probably because I usually have a pocket knife for cutting stuff. The pliers head has considerable wear, so I think if you use the blade a lot, it will wear to.
Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 23, 2019, 10:54:52 PM
Talking about blades
(https://i.imgur.com/pRwV4ei.jpg)
Oh boy, thats nice!  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on January 23, 2019, 11:01:33 PM
Talking about blades
(https://i.imgur.com/pRwV4ei.jpg)
Oh boy, thats nice!  :tu: :like:

Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 23, 2019, 11:04:50 PM
Talking about blades
(https://i.imgur.com/pRwV4ei.jpg)
Oh boy, thats nice!  :tu: :like:

Thanks  :cheers:
:cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 01, 2019, 02:31:18 PM
Having done an unusual amount of small repairs around work today I thought I'd celebrate with some pics of my Spirit based mini toolkit
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on April 02, 2019, 04:53:14 PM
Black XBS
(https://i.imgur.com/fIN9Uw9.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 02, 2019, 04:55:38 PM
Nice Microbe  :cheers:  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 02, 2019, 04:57:38 PM
Black XBS
(https://i.imgur.com/fIN9Uw9.jpg)

With the cap crimper head… nice! :2tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mashguy4077 on April 02, 2019, 09:14:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/fRQorUX.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/xTuXzYq.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: earthman on April 02, 2019, 11:06:21 PM
For those of us who live in places such as the UK and can't legally EDC a locking blade, what options are available to make/convert this great multi tool to conform to our crazy laws?

I did carefully take a dremel tool to the locking sections on both the blades on my Swisstool years ago, they no longer lock in place so in theory the tool is legal to EDC,.....the saws and other attachments still lock in place but that could be another story I guess. :-\

Anyway, I have a brand new Spirit waiting, one day I'd like that to become my EDC, really loathed to take a dremel to that too,.....just thought that I'd ask you folks on here what's the best way to go about doing this??
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 03, 2019, 10:13:45 AM
Man, that UK knife law is bonkers.
It's almost comical that the 6 cm blade on a Swisstool Spirit violates the law in any way. But a locking blade is a locking blade - so even Spyderco Ladybug is illegal (!)
Meanwhile, you've got teenagers butchering each other with gigantic sawtooth machetes.

You'd think Victorinox would make a UK legal version of the Spirit and Swisstool - surely it's just a minor alteration which would be a doddle for them to do in the factory, and tricky as heck for you to do at home.

Pretty sure someone has done this mod, but I can't remember who or when or where... hopefully they'll chime in.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: earthman on April 03, 2019, 12:25:33 PM
Yeah it's bonkers I agree.

It would be great if Victorinox took notice and made a UK version, even if it meant replacing the blade with something else. Leatherman do a knife less version of their's after all.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 03, 2019, 02:52:08 PM
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Exeter on April 25, 2019, 08:34:35 PM
So... Last week I joned the Spirit owners' club with a brand new and shiny Spirit X.

It quickly became my most favorite MT, as it has roughly the same capabilites as my LM Rebar (with scissors modded in), but in a sleeker, more pocket friendly package. The Spirit might be but lighter duty than the Rebar - and definitely lighter duty than my Charege -, but for my needs, meaning occasional use in urban situations, it's perfectly enough, and if I know there's some task coming up, I can always pick the right MT or dedicated tool.

The Spirit X just oozes quality and only the second MT after my (retired) Pulse which I feel perfectly comfortable to pocket carry.

I'm very happy with it and will EDC it for sure.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on April 26, 2019, 03:35:11 AM
So... Last week I joned the Spirit owners' club with a brand new and shiny Spirit X.

It quickly became my most favorite MT, as it has roughly the same capabilites as my LM Rebar (with scissors modded in), but in a sleeker, more pocket friendly package. The Spirit might be but lighter duty than the Rebar - and definitely lighter duty than my Charege -, but for my needs, meaning occasional use in urban situations, it's perfectly enough, and if I know there's some task coming up, I can always pick the right MT or dedicated tool.

The Spirit X just oozes quality and only the second MT after my (retired) Pulse which I feel perfectly comfortable to pocket carry.

I'm very happy with it and will EDC it for sure.
I love my spirit x as well. I own a charge tti, st300 and swisstool and I'm not scared to throw at it what I would a full size tool. I got it with the ratchet kit and corkscrew. I just bought a skinth L shield and enjoy it more than with the pouch it came with. Enjoy yours!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 26, 2019, 04:40:48 PM
I'd love a mini Swisstool - along the lines of the Leatherman Juice but with Swiss awesomeness. The Juice has an amazing usefulness-to-size ratio but it's a world-class fingertip wrecker (I'm talking about the fiddly screwdrivers that swing out and somehow smack you on the back of the finger or thumb.)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Exeter on April 26, 2019, 05:03:17 PM
I'd love a mini Swisstool - along the lines of the Leatherman Juice but with Swiss awesomeness. The Juice has an amazing usefulness-to-size ratio but it's a world-class fingertip wrecker (I'm talking about the fiddly screwdrivers that swing out and somehow smack you on the back of the finger or thumb.)

Yeah, a palm-sized sibling would be nice, but on the other hand, one could say that you should just get a SAK model that has pliers... :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 26, 2019, 05:17:04 PM
Hmmm...
I don't have anything against those tiddly little Vic pliers but the Juice pliers is an altogether more useful tool, I reckon!
As this grotty, blurry picture hopefully demonstrates. (Vic pliers could go a bit wider than in my picture but the L-Man has an awful lot more flat grippy area and wire cutting edge.)
A Spirit this dinky would be so cool I'd buy, I dunno, at least five of them!


(https://i.imgur.com/nhFTFlE.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Exeter on April 26, 2019, 05:22:44 PM
Hmmm...
I don't have anything against those tiddly little Vic pliers but the Juice pliers is an altogether more useful tool, I reckon!
As this grotty, blurry picture hopefully demonstrates. (Vic pliers could go a bit wider than in my picture but the L-Man has an awful lot more flat grippy area and wire cutting edge.)
A Spirit this dinky would be so cool I'd buy, I dunno, at least five of them!


(https://i.imgur.com/nhFTFlE.jpg)

I have an XE6 so I'm familiar with the Juice as well, my comment was more in jest. ;) And yeah, a smaller Spirit would be interesting, definitely.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on April 27, 2019, 06:44:43 AM
With me today.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/e4c855fd28a8484d8032f37ef50675a2.jpg)

Sent from my CPH1723 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 27, 2019, 11:05:36 AM
Great Spirits you all  :hatsoff:

And welcome to the club Exeter  :like:

Here's a pic of mine showing the carrying options I currently use depending on the needs...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kirk13 on April 27, 2019, 12:42:27 PM
Having done an unusual amount of small repairs around work today I thought I'd celebrate with some pics of my Spirit based mini toolkit

Luke,what's that device on the left in the second picture?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on April 27, 2019, 01:06:13 PM
Luke,what's that device on the left in the second picture?

I'm gonna guess flashlight tweezers.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kirk13 on April 27, 2019, 01:15:50 PM
 
I'm gonna guess flashlight tweezers.

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 27, 2019, 01:20:41 PM
I believe that is the legendary Wenger Nosehair Plucker with Built in Incinerator (which never worked)
So rare, even Tosh doesn't have one!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on April 27, 2019, 01:20:55 PM
I'm gonna guess flashlight tweezers.
That's exactly what they are lol
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 27, 2019, 02:06:28 PM
1000 lumens I hope or I ain't buying it! (If it doesn't make you blind or start a forest fire it ain't a real flashlight!)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 27, 2019, 02:23:22 PM
With me today.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/e4c855fd28a8484d8032f37ef50675a2.jpg)

Sent from my CPH1723 using Tapatalk

Very nice  :tu:
How do you like the belt clip classicrock ?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 27, 2019, 02:24:17 PM
I'm gonna guess flashlight tweezers.

Actually.... that could be useful on some applications  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on April 27, 2019, 02:26:14 PM
Haven't had the Spirit out and about for a while. Time to change that
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 27, 2019, 02:50:56 PM
Haven't had the Spirit out and about for a while. Time to change that

Great picture Bill... and a rather intriguing companion  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on April 27, 2019, 03:27:06 PM
Some much needed rain today and thought that my spirit deserved some time out of storage

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/c9a8fa49fb0b94eb078eadf292d0f5f1.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 27, 2019, 04:57:22 PM
Some much needed rain today and thought that my spirit deserved some time out of storage

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/c9a8fa49fb0b94eb078eadf292d0f5f1.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

 :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on April 27, 2019, 07:16:35 PM
Great picture Bill... and a rather intriguing companion  :like:

Ah yes, my current Spartan Saturday Companion Matt. White PS though I'm wary of putting it to any hard effort ... which the Spirit can tackle instead  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on April 27, 2019, 07:17:47 PM
:like:

 :iagree: The Spirit is excellent for its ability to put nice reflections into any pic.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 29, 2019, 02:16:45 PM
:iagree: The Spirit is excellent for its ability to put nice reflections into any pic.
Agreed!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ddogu on April 29, 2019, 02:31:13 PM
Some much needed rain today and thought that my spirit deserved some time out of storage

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/c9a8fa49fb0b94eb078eadf292d0f5f1.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Do not forget to clean the pivots (hinges?) from dirt :((
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 29, 2019, 02:37:24 PM
Agreed!

 :like:

... and agreed...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 29, 2019, 02:40:21 PM
Lovely pic Matt  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 02:44:51 PM
For a while now I have decided to carry my Spirit on my pants belt even tho I have LMs on my work tool belt.  When I've taken off my tool belt I sometimes need to make small adjustments after I think I'm done  :facepalm:.  I preferred my Swisstool to my Spirit but the Spirit just carried better because the sheath and size.  Here it is with its LM friends. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 29, 2019, 02:47:37 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 29, 2019, 02:48:09 PM
Lovely pic Matt  :like:

Thank you Sir  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 29, 2019, 02:48:54 PM
I like your pocket pals Aloha  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 02:52:00 PM
 :tu:.  All great tools. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on April 29, 2019, 03:39:04 PM
Do not forget to clean the pivots (hinges?) from dirt :((
Already done, it was so dry it went without any trouble

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on April 29, 2019, 08:07:29 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4289/35682524295_f35d971157_b.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/1725/27785925087_ffdace1843_b.jpg)


Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 29, 2019, 08:09:04 PM
Very nice Vadim  :dd:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on April 29, 2019, 08:10:30 PM
Very nice Vadim  :dd:
Thanks Matt!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on April 29, 2019, 08:58:39 PM
Nice saw shot Vadim!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on April 29, 2019, 09:32:54 PM
Nice saw shot Vadim!
Thank you Thunder!  :hatsoff:
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/4652/40286262382_298602ea7c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 29, 2019, 09:38:01 PM
Thank you Thunder!  :hatsoff:
---------------------------------
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4652/40286262382_298602ea7c_b.jpg)

Another great shot  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on April 29, 2019, 09:40:49 PM
Really good pics here!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: AimlessWanderer on April 29, 2019, 10:49:32 PM
Mine went on the belt today, after being in hibernation a while.

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10834.0;attach=431607)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 30, 2019, 12:47:26 AM
Isn't it great to have some variety to pick from?
Nice pic AW...
:like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: roamingcat on April 30, 2019, 12:09:44 PM
Seeking permission to join the club ! Here is my story.


I first got my spanking new Spirit X few months ago. I found it of extremely high quality, fit & finish very precise, have all the implements I have always wanted in a compact size. BUT it quickly fell out of favour after a few days as I found the scissors were too small for everyday use which diminished its usability substantially. It was unfortunate as I liked everything else a lot. It has since sat in my drawer, neglected.


About a week ago, and by fluke, I came across from other thread a gentleman suggested a way to mod the Spirit scissors. I was a little bit apprenhensive at first because of my very limited dremel skills. But in the end I went ahead anyway and the result is more than pleasing. It greatly improved the usability of the scissors for me and I have been carrying my beloved Spirit everyday since. I think I have found my perfect edc. Kudos to Matt who gave me this great idea for which I would like to express my thanks again. :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 30, 2019, 12:12:53 PM
Welcome to the club Cat  :salute:
I'm wondering whether to take the plunge and add a niteize clip to my Spirit. Yours looks great!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: roamingcat on April 30, 2019, 12:30:27 PM
Thank you Magentus ! Yours and Alox looks great too ! :like:

I find the Nitze clip very secure (so far) and the metallic finish very closely blends in with the Spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: roamingcat on April 30, 2019, 03:35:39 PM
Don’t know if anyone noticed this, there is a lanyard attachement point on both the Swisstool and the Spirit...

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/bf468c8d64abdd1e926b97389690a0e7.jpg)

Never tried it out myself as I don’t use one on almost all my user MTs... as it’s close to the handle pivots, might even get in the way during use... maybe depends on type of lanyard or system used...

I just tried it and happy to report back it works perfectly for me. No getting in the way of the plier heads or implements. Looks more symmetrical and much better than using the corkscrew hole too. I am using 2mm thin paracord with snake knot. Thank you Jaya-man for your fantastic idea. :like: I love this forum !
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on April 30, 2019, 03:37:52 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 30, 2019, 07:57:45 PM
The Spirit is high on  :MTO:
The friendliest and most helpful grumpy bunch of tool addicts I've ever met  :D  :hatsoff:

And now you're part of it roamingcat
I'm glad you can appreciate your Vic. Spirit even more now.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on April 30, 2019, 11:22:14 PM
Member in training
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 30, 2019, 11:34:46 PM
The force is strong with this one  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on May 01, 2019, 01:06:40 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47745136621_db2b65de68_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on May 01, 2019, 01:11:08 AM
Member in training

 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 01, 2019, 01:12:45 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46955675874_d6ab3d7801_b.jpg)

Vadim, your pics are just amazing! I’ve enjoyed every single one  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 01, 2019, 01:13:02 AM
:like: :tu:

Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 01, 2019, 01:13:35 AM
The force is strong with this one  :like:

Oh yeah! Though he did keep trying to eat it  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on May 01, 2019, 01:15:05 AM
Vadim, your pics are just amazing! I’ve enjoyed every single one  :cheers:
Thank you gustophersmob! Really appreciate it!  :cheers: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: roamingcat on May 01, 2019, 02:11:12 AM
The Spirit is high on  :MTO:
The friendliest and most helpful grumpy bunch of tool addicts I've ever met  :D  :hatsoff:

And now you're part of it roamingcat
I'm glad you can appreciate your Vic. Spirit even more now.

Thank you for your kind words Matt. My Spirit is ever so grateful for all the help from all the nice people here  :salute: , as he is now my absolute favorite out of all my MT's after all the improvement ideas from here. Now I just have to find time to read through all 70+ pages in this thread  :popcorn:  :cheers:

My current edc is now bit of a mixed bag:-
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on May 01, 2019, 04:32:44 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47746105971_1dfe1de20c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 01, 2019, 07:26:02 AM
Grest pics Vadim  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 01, 2019, 07:31:15 AM

...
My current edc is now bit of a mixed bag:-

I do have the leather sheath from Vic. that holds the bit kit as well, and the Bit kit/L-wrench does flop around a bit.
I think the LM nylon sheath might hold it better together.
Topeak ratchet  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on May 01, 2019, 08:32:19 AM
Grest pics Vadim  :tu:
Thanks Matt!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 01, 2019, 12:35:19 PM
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on May 01, 2019, 12:53:22 PM
Descalped! :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 01, 2019, 01:44:06 PM
Descalped! :ahhh

Delectable  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 01, 2019, 01:44:32 PM
Delectable  :drool:

Delightful :dd:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 01, 2019, 01:44:49 PM
Delightful :dd:

Devine  :angel:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 01, 2019, 01:58:34 PM
Have a great Mayday y'all!

(https://i.imgur.com/OnX2rrc.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 01, 2019, 02:11:48 PM
Thanks Microbe - Up the Workers!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 01, 2019, 02:34:02 PM
Thanks Microbe - Up the Workers!

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 01, 2019, 03:51:38 PM
.

 :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 01, 2019, 04:53:13 PM
Have a great Mayday y'all!

(https://i.imgur.com/OnX2rrc.jpg)

I love the RT  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 01, 2019, 07:15:02 PM
Have a great Mayday y'all!

(https://i.imgur.com/OnX2rrc.jpg)

And you too  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on May 01, 2019, 07:45:14 PM
The coating on my black spirit is kind of patchy in places
(https://i.imgur.com/CZJ9X14.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 01, 2019, 09:32:52 PM
The coating on my black spirit is kind of patchy in places
(https://i.imgur.com/CZJ9X14.jpg)

I find the coating on my Black Spirit much weaker then on the coating used on the RT. I suppose what they done on the RT handles was more expensive, and way more resistant to scratches...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 01, 2019, 09:47:26 PM
The coating on my black spirit is kind of patchy in places
(https://i.imgur.com/CZJ9X14.jpg)

It's developing some character  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: classicrock on May 02, 2019, 01:32:14 PM
Very nice  :tu:
How do you like the belt clip classicrock ?
I love the belt clip. Been with me since 2005. Well 14 years already. I put my Maglite, small whistle and 58 mm SAK there.

Sent from my CPH1723 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Blackbeard on May 03, 2019, 06:55:21 AM
my black oxide is also sub-par, possibly the only negative thing I can think of with this tool, it's just an amazingly engineered gadget. A lot has scratched off the main blade, but the handles have been wonky looking since day 1

(https://live.staticflickr.com/4472/23673924258_3c4e3125d8_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Exeter on May 03, 2019, 09:43:15 AM
About a week ago, and by fluke, I came across from other thread a gentleman suggested a way to mod the Spirit scissors. I was a little bit apprenhensive at first because of my very limited dremel skills. But in the end I went ahead anyway and the result is more than pleasing. It greatly improved the usability of the scissors for me and I have been carrying my beloved Spirit everyday since. I think I have found my perfect edc. Kudos to Matt who gave me this great idea for which I would like to express my thanks again. :salute:

...and the other day your post reminded me of Matt's scissor modding thread from earlier and I took to my dremel as well, grinded a hair off of the tab and now it opens nice and wide, feels more capable. Thanks for the reminder and to Matt for the original idea!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 03, 2019, 10:48:08 AM
Excellent work Exeter  :tu:

It was not my idea originally.
I think it was a post from Douglas somewhere where I heart about it first.
But I couldn't find a tutorial so I made one  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Exeter on May 03, 2019, 10:58:57 AM
Excellent work Exeter  :tu:

It was not my idea originally.
I think it was a post from Douglas somewhere where I heart about it first.
But I couldn't find a tutorial so I made one  :salute:

Then credit where credit's due: great idea from Douglas!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 03, 2019, 11:32:44 AM
Spirit, today, harboured in a secret rebel base
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 03, 2019, 11:41:09 AM
Excellent work Exeter  :tu:

It was not my idea originally.
I think it was a post from Douglas somewhere where I heart about it first.
But I couldn't find a tutorial so I made one  :salute:
Care to share? I'm curious now
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 03, 2019, 11:58:51 AM
Care to share? I'm curious now

Here it is  :salute:
When I wanted to do this I couldn't find any tutorial that explains how to disengage the spring to get to it. This is how I managed to do it then...

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80005.msg1829880.html#msg1829880 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80005.msg1829880.html#msg1829880)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: roamingcat on May 03, 2019, 02:56:47 PM
...and the other day your post reminded me of Matt's scissor modding thread from earlier and I took to my dremel as well, grinded a hair off of the tab and now it opens nice and wide, feels more capable. Thanks for the reminder and to Matt for the original idea!  :hatsoff:

You're very welcome Exeter. Glad you made that decision. It is a great mod, well worth doing. I am a novice in using the dremel but Matt's tutorial is clear and easy to follow which helped me tremendously. :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 04, 2019, 04:27:29 AM
Spirit day!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 04, 2019, 08:09:28 AM
 :dd:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on May 04, 2019, 09:17:28 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4217/35444775131_69c0154805_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 04, 2019, 09:51:57 AM
Stunning picture as always!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on May 04, 2019, 04:10:33 PM
Nice thing about the Spirit is how well it holds up over time.  Mine came to me used and I've used it a lot.  It has scratches and wear but it looks pretty darn good regardless.  Its hard to capture since the tool is so shiny.  GO ahead and put them to use  :pok: you'd be hard pressed to really bang them up. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 05, 2019, 12:11:02 AM
Nice thing about the Spirit is how well it holds up over time.  Mine came to me used and I've used it a lot.  It has scratches and wear but it looks pretty darn good regardless.  Its hard to capture since the tool is so shiny.  GO ahead and put them to use  :pok: you'd be hard pressed to really bang them up.

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 人 罪 on May 05, 2019, 12:25:46 AM
未来5年或许能看见
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 05, 2019, 01:05:11 AM
Welcome to MTO 人 罪

I've had a look at the scissors before and thought the 91mm SAK scissors might fit into the Vic. Spirit without having them to shorten.
Nice job  :like:

Please note though that most users in this forum might not be able to communicate in Chinese.
It would be great if you could try and write in English  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 05, 2019, 05:47:32 AM
Welcome to MTO 人 罪

I've had a look at the scissors before and thought the 91mm SAK scissors might fit into the Vic. Spirit without having them to shorten.
Nice job  :like:

Please note though that most users in this forum might not be able to communicate in Chinese.
It would be great if you could try and write in English  :hatsoff:
The main blade is different too
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: roamingcat on May 05, 2019, 06:41:47 AM
未来5年或许能看见

Nice modification, thank you. Can you let us know the size of the pivots and where you sourced them?
很好的修改,谢谢。 您能告诉我们枢轴的大小以及您从哪里获取它们吗? (google translate)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on May 05, 2019, 06:45:51 AM
Nice mod.  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on May 05, 2019, 07:39:56 AM
Agreed!

Like it Mags. Double red  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 05, 2019, 01:58:15 PM
The main blade is different too
Or modified from the original?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 07, 2019, 12:04:32 AM
Just realized after almost a year of owning mine that one side of the jaws is flat where the teeth are on the upper part. Pretty surprised they made it out of qc. Think they'll fix it for me?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 07, 2019, 12:16:43 AM
Made a slight mod to mine. The inside edge of the saw’s spine would dig into my cuticle when opening the blade. Took my whet stone and knocked the edge off a bit. Problem solved  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 07, 2019, 10:02:03 AM
Just realized after almost a year of owning mine that one side of the jaws is flat where the teeth are on the upper part. Pretty surprised they made it out of qc. Think they'll fix it for me?
Yes they will - contact your local dealer or wherever you bought it and they may do a straight swap.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 07, 2019, 12:14:03 PM
Spirit today
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on May 07, 2019, 01:08:13 PM
The only way I'd buy another Swisstool Spirit is if they make one in red alox. And Orange. And green. And purple. And pink. And aquamarine. And ivory white. And eggshell blue. And azure. And mint green. And copper. And Paynes grey. And burgundy... etc...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on May 07, 2019, 04:02:52 PM
The only way I'd buy another Swisstool Spirit is if they make one in red alox. And Orange. And green. And purple. And pink. And aquamarine. And ivory white. And eggshell blue. And azure. And mint green. And copper. And Paynes grey. And burgundy... etc...
Felt tips are your friend here T-Pants - a new colour every day.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 07, 2019, 11:58:20 PM
Spirit in the flowers
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 09, 2019, 01:37:36 AM
Removed the Velcro from the sheath and converted (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,81489.0.html) it to a snap
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 11, 2019, 04:27:45 PM
Ready for the day
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 13, 2019, 02:54:16 AM
Sending my spirit in to service tomorrow...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 13, 2019, 08:29:22 AM
Great Job on the sheath Gus  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 13, 2019, 08:30:18 AM
Sending my spirit in to service tomorrow...

Any faults or just a maintenance job if I may ask?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: earthman on May 13, 2019, 09:21:59 AM
Sending my spirit in to service tomorrow...

Isn't it easier and cheaper for them to send you a new one? That's what I've heard, an owner expecting to get his 25 year old well travelled one back but they sent him a new one instead. He wasn't that happy about it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 13, 2019, 09:55:21 PM
It's less than a year old. I noticed the other day that one side of the pliers Jaws were flat, no serrations. It came from the factory that way. They'll just send me a new one. Glad I wasn't attached to it!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 14, 2019, 12:40:12 AM
It's less than a year old. I noticed the other day that one side of the pliers Jaws were flat, no serrations. It came from the factory that way. They'll just send me a new one. Glad I wasn't attached to it!

Yeah, that would have been a slightly bigger package I guess  :think:

Weird fault, great they're sending a new one to you  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 14, 2019, 12:51:11 AM
Yeah, that would have been a slightly bigger package I guess  :think:

Weird fault, great they're sending a new one to you  :tu:
Lol. Yes, much bigger package. If you can imagine the serrations being ground basically flat, that's what they looked like. I could barely feel them with my finger nail. I hopefully will get it back soon. I like the spirit better than my full sized swiss tool
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 14, 2019, 08:14:09 AM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on May 15, 2019, 01:50:02 AM
Spirit all tucked in for the night
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 21, 2019, 08:44:49 PM
All hail the Spirit!
(https://i.imgur.com/iRMYCAX.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 21, 2019, 08:46:49 PM
 :tu:. Looks great Microbe!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 21, 2019, 08:47:42 PM
:tu:. Looks great Microbe!

Thanks Barry  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 21, 2019, 08:48:43 PM
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 22, 2019, 03:51:45 AM
They told me 3 weeks to get me new pliers (replacements) under warranty.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 25, 2019, 02:09:47 PM
It took 11 days from the day I sent it to the day I received it. Sent on 13th, they got it the 14th and I got it back the 24th. That sent me back my original one in a bubble wrap bag as well as a brand new one with plastic still on the box and a leather sheath. Great service. So now I have two!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 25, 2019, 03:10:32 PM
It took 11 days from the day I sent it to the day I received it. Sent on 13th, they got it the 14th and I got it back the 24th. That sent me back my original one in a bubble wrap bag as well as a brand new one with plastic still on the box and a leather sheath. Great service. So now I have two!

That was a nice surprise and excellent service Suzuki! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 25, 2019, 03:54:01 PM
Their service really is phenomenal!  Great news!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on May 25, 2019, 04:10:35 PM
Success!   :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on May 26, 2019, 08:45:41 AM
Spirit all tucked in for the night
Damned!
Can't find my old leather pouch I replaced by the nylon one ....
It looks sooo great like that!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 28, 2019, 12:10:01 AM
New one seems just as good as the old but has pliers serrations!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 28, 2019, 07:46:31 PM
FedEx brought my Victorinox Spirit X today! :woohoo:

I am very impressed with the looks and feel of it. I have had an original Swisstool since they first came out and this is the first Spirit X I have handled.

I also have a Swisstool X coming that should have arrived today, but it looks like it has taken the scenic route to get here according to the latest USPS Update. Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow.

Click on pictures for best pictures
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: microbe on May 28, 2019, 08:07:58 PM
FedEx brought my Victorinox Spirit X today! :woohoo:

I am very impressed with the looks and feel of it. I have had an original Swisstool since they first came out and this is the first Spirit X I have handled.

I also have a Swisstool X coming that should have arrived today, but it looks like it has taken the scenic route to get here according to the latest USPS Update. Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow.

Click on pictures for best pictures

Welcome to the club! I bet you will enjoy this one.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 28, 2019, 08:15:37 PM
Nice Spirit Vicman!! 👍👍
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 28, 2019, 08:33:10 PM
Welcome to the club! I bet you will enjoy this one.

Thanks microbe! :cheers:

It will definitely be a user! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 28, 2019, 08:33:52 PM
Nice Spirit Vicman!! 👍👍

Thanks Barry! :cheers:

I should have gotten one sooner! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 28, 2019, 09:52:49 PM
That's exactly what I said too!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: LoopCutter on May 29, 2019, 12:32:46 AM
Nice Spirit Vicman!!
Agreed

I am now keeping a lookout for one or deal on one. 


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: FolderBeholder on May 29, 2019, 12:38:34 AM
FedEx brought my Victorinox Spirit X today! :woohoo:

I am very impressed with the looks and feel of it. I have had an original Swisstool since they first came out and this is the first Spirit X I have handled.

I also have a Swisstool X coming that should have arrived today, but it looks like it has taken the scenic route to get here according to the latest USPS Update. Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow.

Click on pictures for best pictures
Nice pics Vicman!   :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 29, 2019, 12:51:55 AM
Me too!  My son had a change of heart so my camping and hiking m/t is back in Boston :facepalm:
Agreed

I am now keeping a lookout for one or deal on one. 


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 29, 2019, 11:14:33 AM
Agreed

I am now keeping a lookout for one or deal on one. 


Thanks LoopCutter! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 29, 2019, 11:14:56 AM
Nice pics Vicman!   :like:

Thanks FB! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Antti Lammi on May 29, 2019, 03:10:33 PM
Finally im back to this club with this Orginal Spirit, i losted my trusty Spirit RT while ago and now i have finally founded replace for it

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/43b8d8792ebc5d1f68f84f2d1185100e.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/b0736e82e315c6005ac2b6916cd9fe58.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 29, 2019, 03:24:36 PM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 29, 2019, 06:58:18 PM
Finally im back to this club with this Orginal Spirit, i losted my trusty Spirit RT while ago and now i have finally founded replace for it



Nice Spirit Antti! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 30, 2019, 04:10:07 AM
FedEx brought my Victorinox Spirit X today! :woohoo:

I am very impressed with the looks and feel of it. I have had an original Swisstool since they first came out and this is the first Spirit X I have handled.

I also have a Swisstool X coming that should have arrived today, but it looks like it has taken the scenic route to get here according to the latest USPS Update. Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow.

Click on pictures for best pictures

Nice one on getting a Spirit! :like:

I think you'll like the newer style SwissTool X. It is one of my favs. :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Exeter on May 30, 2019, 08:56:08 AM
Yeah, I forgot the club, but as I posted last night in the What did you get thread, last Sunday I became a "two-time dad" when I found an original Spirit at the flea market for a very cool price. The needle nose section of the pliers have minor wear marks, but other than that it's in perfect shape, I'd say the majority of the tools have never seen use.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 30, 2019, 11:31:28 AM
Nice one on getting a Spirit! :like:

I think you'll like the newer style SwissTool X. It is one of my favs. :)

Thanks gerleatherberman! :cheers:

I just got a notice from USPS and my SwissTool X will arrive today. :mail:

I will post pictures of it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 30, 2019, 11:45:06 AM
Yeah, I forgot the club, but as I posted last night in the What did you get thread, last Sunday I became a "two-time dad" when I found an original Spirit at the flea market for a very cool price. The needle nose section of the pliers have minor wear marks, but other than that it's in perfect shape, I'd say the majority of the tools have never seen use.


Great find Exeter! :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on May 30, 2019, 01:01:10 PM
Has the spirit gone through any design changes besides the "x" model, etc? I remember when I got my swisstool they switched the opening direction of the pliers for loosening strength, did they change anything on the spirit like that?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 30, 2019, 01:48:07 PM
Yeah, I forgot the club, but as I posted last night in the What did you get thread, last Sunday I became a "two-time dad" when I found an original Spirit at the flea market for a very cool price. The needle nose section of the pliers have minor wear marks, but other than that it's in perfect shape, I'd say the majority of the tools have never seen use.

Sounds like good reasons to start using it. :like:

Thanks gerleatherberman! :cheers:

I just got a notice from USPS and my SwissTool X will arrive today. :mail:

I will post pictures of it.
:cheers:

Oh, and we can't forget... :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: NEW TOOL INCOMING!

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 31, 2019, 09:59:57 PM
 Here is a pic of my Original SwissTool hanging out with my 2 new SwissTool Spirit X's and my 2 new SwissTool X's (Yeah, I liked the SwissTool Spirit X and the SwissTool X so much that I bought an extra one of each.) :woohoo: :D

Click on picture for best picture
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 31, 2019, 11:35:07 PM
I love it!I :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on May 31, 2019, 11:58:37 PM
I love it!I :tu:

Thanks Barry! :cheers:
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: LoopCutter on June 01, 2019, 12:12:23 AM
I am very impressed that you went and bought backups of each!

My itch for a Spirit X is NOW starting to drive me crazy


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on June 01, 2019, 12:20:23 AM
I am very impressed that you went and bought backups of each!

My itch for a Spirit X is NOW starting to drive me crazy


Thanks LoopCutter! :cheers:
 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: +)game(- on June 05, 2019, 08:25:30 AM
Another day with spirit ;)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190605/df3ce8fc46aecf44ca2c0c4772ab2ceb.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on June 05, 2019, 01:11:01 PM
Another day with spirit ;)



Nice pic game! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on June 05, 2019, 03:30:19 PM
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 05, 2019, 03:40:53 PM
Great pic Mags!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on June 05, 2019, 06:50:02 PM
.

Cool pic magentus! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: +)game(- on June 05, 2019, 09:02:37 PM
Nice pic game! :like: :tu: :tu:
Thanks men ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on June 06, 2019, 12:08:05 PM
Looking forward to carrying the Spirit full time in my new job
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2019, 12:56:43 PM
What is your new job Mags?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on June 06, 2019, 01:32:15 PM
What is your new job Mags?
On the maintenance team at my local college. Really looking forward to it - won't have to live in the U Boat any more  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on June 06, 2019, 06:29:13 PM
Looking forward to carrying the Spirit full time in my new job

Nice duo magentus! :like: :tu: :tu:

Congratulations on the new job! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 06, 2019, 07:26:46 PM
A bed on dry ground?  Nice!!!  :ahhh :ahhh
On the maintenance team at my local college. Really looking forward to it - won't have to live in the U Boat any more  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: +)game(- on June 12, 2019, 11:22:28 AM
Another sunny day with victorinox spirit ;)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190612/c4fc243b9efb5ec9578a709dab6cf538.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on June 12, 2019, 11:54:36 AM
A bed on dry ground?  Nice!!!  :ahhh :ahhh
And no going to sleep to the caterwauling from Pabs in torpedo tube no.2  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on June 12, 2019, 12:04:02 PM
Looking forward to carrying the Spirit full time in my new job

Noice  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on June 12, 2019, 12:04:53 PM
Another sunny day with victorinox spirit ;)


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190612/c4fc243b9efb5ec9578a709dab6cf538.jpg)

Cool pic +)game(-   :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 12, 2019, 01:37:53 PM
 :rofl: Sounds like my abode around 10pm!
And no going to sleep to the caterwauling from Pabs in torpedo tube no.2  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on June 13, 2019, 01:54:30 PM
Spirit and mini tool kit
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 13, 2019, 02:21:48 PM
 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on June 13, 2019, 07:50:37 PM
Nice pics everyone!

Here are mine for yoday

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190613/160ace9ffcc495a4af057d19250674b9.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on June 13, 2019, 08:04:40 PM
Spirit and mini tool kit

Nice pic magentus! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on June 13, 2019, 08:05:37 PM
Nice pics everyone!

Here are mine for yoday



Cool pic kottskrapa! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on June 13, 2019, 08:16:28 PM
Thanks!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 14, 2019, 12:12:53 AM
Great pic!  I love polished stainless :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: LoopCutter on June 14, 2019, 02:10:02 AM
Me too!!!


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SuzukiGS750EZ on June 15, 2019, 03:38:37 AM
Wrong thread
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on June 16, 2019, 06:25:09 PM
Spirit of the sun! The summer are getting here

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190616/82b0bf1cbb8defe6089cdadab2d7d396.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 16, 2019, 11:21:44 PM
 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on August 24, 2019, 02:25:25 AM
I just got me first Spirit a couple of days ago.  Mine is the XC with the “butter knife”.  I’m really liking this tool.  I especially like that all the tools are accessible from the outside. the box opener/cutter tool, and the feel of the curved handles.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on August 24, 2019, 02:37:13 AM
You're going to love it Sherry!  I like the butter blade version better too, but then I also like the Spay Blade on my Trappers too!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on August 24, 2019, 02:49:54 AM
Spirit of the sun! The summer are getting here

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190616/82b0bf1cbb8defe6089cdadab2d7d396.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Now that is a cool photo!   :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on August 24, 2019, 08:54:55 AM
Thanks!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on August 24, 2019, 09:40:54 AM
Great to see a lot of love for the butter blade - it's really 'different' for Victorinox isn't it? It's got me wishing they would add it on to some 91mm and 93mm models - really useful blade.

Been using the Spirit at work daily for the past 2 months, and using it hard - I work over several buildings and along with the Spirit I carry the 'L' spanner that comes with it, a Topeak ratchet and a 4" adjustable spanner in my toolbelt and they cover a lot of the smaller tasks I have to do without me having to walk all the way back to base to fetch other tools. Brilliant kit!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: LoopCutter on August 24, 2019, 04:15:23 PM
I can now join this group!!!

My Spirit XC arrived about three weeks ago.

It is a well designed tool, and I consider it a piece of ART.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190824/c25893c36cc7ccc41096e6f81a7ff472.jpg)


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on August 24, 2019, 04:32:49 PM
I agree Mags!  That butter blade would be great on a Spartan.
I've got to get one!  I've borrowed Noah's more often than not.  It hits that sweet spot for size and tool kit.  I have 2 of the full size Swisstools, complete with bit kit, but a Spirit sure carries nicely!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on August 24, 2019, 04:33:59 PM
Aren't they beautiful?  Don't let that pretty face fool you.  These tools are tough! 
I can now join this group!!!

My Spirit XC arrived about three weeks ago.

It is a well designed tool, and I consider it a piece of ART.
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on August 24, 2019, 04:44:12 PM
I just got me first Spirit a couple of days ago.  Mine is the XC with the “butter knife”.  I’m really liking this tool.  I especially like that all the tools are accessible from the outside. the box opener/cutter tool, and the feel of the curved handles.

Congratulations on the new Spirit Sos! :cheers:

It is a great tool! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on August 24, 2019, 04:44:47 PM
Spirit of the sun! The summer are getting here


Nice pic kottskrapa! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on August 24, 2019, 04:47:56 PM
I can now join this group!!!

My Spirit XC arrived about three weeks ago.

It is a well designed tool, and I consider it a piece of ART.


 :iagree:

Nice pic LoopCutter ! :like: :tu: :tu:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on August 24, 2019, 04:52:07 PM
I can now join this group!!!

My Spirit XC arrived about three weeks ago.

It is a well designed tool, and I consider it a piece of ART.
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Nice! If I was still working this one might  be on my hip. Or the BSA model.  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on October 06, 2019, 03:09:09 PM
Spirit at work this week
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 06, 2019, 03:10:50 PM
 :tu: Great pic Mags!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on October 06, 2019, 03:32:51 PM
Spirit at work this week
Nice  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 08, 2019, 04:07:05 PM
I've been carrying my Spirit on my pants belt now for a while.  I have come to really appreciate it more and more.  A while back I made a post about it and the Wave for no other reason that to highlight each tool.  I carry a Charge TTi on my work tool belt.  I find myself appreciating each tool individually and not needed to compare against one another.  I used to really like my Swisstool more but I am very much of a different mind I think today.  While I can't say or have no need to say which I prefer more ( TTi or Spirit ) I can say the Spirit has been wonderful.

It can take a beating too.  What you see it a tool that came to me used and has been used.  It barely shows signs.  Go ahead and put yours to work and dont worry about marks.  It'll keep shining and performing.   

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on October 08, 2019, 04:52:14 PM
I've been carrying my Spirit on my pants belt now for a while.  I have come to really appreciate it more and more.  A while back I made a post about it and the Wave for no other reason that to highlight each tool.  I carry a Charge TTi on my work tool belt.  I find myself appreciating each tool individually and not needed to compare against one another.  I used to really like my Swisstool more but I am very much of a different mind I think today.  While I can't say or have no need to say which I prefer more ( TTi or Spirit ) I can say the Spirit has been wonderful.

It can take a beating too.  What you see it a tool that came to me used and has been used.  It barely shows signs.  Go ahead and put yours to work and dont worry about marks.  It'll keep shining and performing.
Very nice!  :tu: :cheers:
And you do put them to use!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on October 08, 2019, 07:26:09 PM
I've been carrying my Spirit on my pants belt now for a while.  I have come to really appreciate it more and more.  A while back I made a post about it and the Wave for no other reason that to highlight each tool.  I carry a Charge TTi on my work tool belt.  I find myself appreciating each tool individually and not needed to compare against one another.  I used to really like my Swisstool more but I am very much of a different mind I think today.  While I can't say or have no need to say which I prefer more ( TTi or Spirit ) I can say the Spirit has been wonderful.

It can take a beating too.  What you see it a tool that came to me used and has been used.  It barely shows signs.  Go ahead and put yours to work and dont worry about marks.  It'll keep shining and performing.

Nice pic Aloha! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on October 09, 2019, 03:06:47 PM
 :salute: Thanks Ray and Vicman. 

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: mashguy4077 on October 13, 2019, 01:19:27 AM
I’m carrying mine today.

It’s the Toyota Tundra edition which I was told was given out when you bought a Toyota Tundra.

I love it!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on October 13, 2019, 02:26:54 AM
 :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 13, 2019, 02:30:48 AM
Can't beat them!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on November 02, 2019, 08:34:53 AM
  And after all this time... I'm in too!  :D

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48999658531_2934cfbbcb_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2019, 01:28:30 PM
  And after all this time... I'm in too!  :D

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48999658531_2934cfbbcb_c.jpg)
Very nice looking!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on November 02, 2019, 03:13:50 PM
You're gonna love it Idaho  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 02, 2019, 03:31:20 PM
Welcome to the club!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on November 03, 2019, 01:19:42 PM
  And after all this time... I'm in too!  :D



Congratulations on your new Spirit Outback! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on November 04, 2019, 10:50:56 PM
I am in too!  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/1SGIeOpl.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 04, 2019, 11:21:20 PM
Congratulations  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on November 05, 2019, 12:20:32 AM
Thanks Ray  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 05, 2019, 12:45:21 AM
That’s a great pic! :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on November 05, 2019, 01:46:40 AM
Congrats Outback and SirVic.  I hope you both like your Spirits as much as I do mine.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 05, 2019, 02:07:20 AM
All this spirit love has made me get mine out to play
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on November 05, 2019, 03:36:27 AM
I just realized that yours has the Vic shield on the plier head. Mine does not. Is yours a first time run?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2019, 03:40:04 AM
All this spirit love has made me get mine out to play
Very nice and purddy... :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 05, 2019, 03:56:23 AM
I really need to join in on this one. The Spirit X is my most used multi for home use. Great size, great comfort, great versatility. If someone gave me a Leatherman Wave I wouldn't say no, but I'd buy another Spirit before buying a Wave, even a Wave+. I must have had it for about 4 years by now.
Pics to come
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on November 05, 2019, 03:58:42 AM
Always like seeing more photos!  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 05, 2019, 11:04:29 AM
Here's some!

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on November 05, 2019, 11:12:30 AM
I am in too!  :cheers:


Congratulations on your new Spirit SirVicaLot! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on November 05, 2019, 11:13:40 AM
All this spirit love has made me get mine out to play

Nice pics gustophersmob! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on November 05, 2019, 11:15:59 AM
Here's some!


Nice pics TazzieRob! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 05, 2019, 01:51:33 PM
I just realized that yours has the Vic shield on the plier head. Mine does not. Is yours a first time run?

I don't think this one is a first run as I believe the earliest ones had the vic shield next to "victorinox" on the handles, not above (as my two butter blade version have).

I believe they put the shield on the plier head for a number of years before dropping it, but can't remember when.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 05, 2019, 01:52:01 PM
Very nice and purddy... :drool:

Nice pics gustophersmob! :like: :tu: :tu:

Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 05, 2019, 01:52:49 PM
Nice pics TazzieRob! :like: :tu: :tu:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2019, 01:53:52 PM
Here's some!

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Very nice Taz!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on November 05, 2019, 08:50:35 PM
I don't think this one is a first run as I believe the earliest ones had the vic shield next to "victorinox" on the handles, not above (as my two butter blade version have).

I believe they put the shield on the plier head for a number of years before dropping it, but can't remember when.

Thanks for the info!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 06, 2019, 12:10:00 AM
 :salute: Cheers all!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on November 06, 2019, 10:59:36 AM
  Got these 6# magnets that are capable of sliding inside a Tread link, with some corner filing, though have extras. These buggers have some pull, so slapped a magnet on opposing sides to hopefully magnetize the Phillips screw driver on the Spirit X.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49023131761_8a5a2beddb_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 06, 2019, 01:00:06 PM
  Got these 6# magnets that are capable of sliding inside a Tread link, with some corner filing, though have extras. These buggers have some pull, so slapped a magnet on opposing sides to hopefully magnetize the Phillips screw driver on the Spirit X.

Hope it works out!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on November 24, 2019, 12:51:26 AM
  Am sure others have asked this, and I did search online first. Anymore keywords pop up with links to buy the items instead of "searching the entire input of words". :ahhh

  Has anyone purposely used their shiny chrome Spirit as an emergency (or otherwise) signal mirror I wonder? :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on November 24, 2019, 04:32:23 AM
No idea if anyone used it in that fashion. I assume it would work to a point, but the surface area might be too small to be effectively seen  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on November 24, 2019, 07:50:06 AM
  Am sure others have asked this, and I did search online first. Anymore keywords pop up with links to buy the items instead of "searching the entire input of words". :ahhh

  Has anyone purposely used their shiny chrome Spirit as an emergency (or otherwise) signal mirror I wonder? :think:

I thought the Swisstools were 100% stainless steel, not chromed at all
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Douglas on November 24, 2019, 03:28:06 PM
I thought the Swisstools were 100% stainless steel, not chromed at all
You are correct Tazzie.  They are a very high polish SS so the final finnish looks very much like chrome but is much more durable.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on November 24, 2019, 03:44:37 PM
I don't think this one is a first run as I believe the earliest ones had the vic shield next to "victorinox" on the handles, not above (as my two butter blade version have).

I believe they put the shield on the plier head for a number of years before dropping it, but can't remember when.

First runs have combo blade with 4 line VSSR tang stamp.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on November 24, 2019, 04:05:30 PM
  Got these 6# magnets that are capable of sliding inside a Tread link, with some corner filing, though have extras. These buggers have some pull, so slapped a magnet on opposing sides to hopefully magnetize the Phillips screw driver on the Spirit X.


This video shows the easiest way to magnetize a screwdriver. This is the same way they taught us in Science Class in school.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Joh80s_DeM

Be sure to just drag the screwdriver in one direction.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 24, 2019, 07:14:51 PM
First runs have combo blade with 4 line VSSR tang stamp.  :tu:
A 4 line tang! That is a really cool one to have!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on November 30, 2019, 10:44:08 AM
So.. As I wrote in the spirit challenge thread, this came in yesterday

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191130/799ad4f98dfdac5521d82619b6399851.jpg)

And to ask the same question here.. Any thoughts on how to carry this without using the original sheath? I have my own custom made sheath and thinking about adding an extra pocket or sleeve to hold it but I wanted to hear how the rest of you do before I bring out the leather

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on November 30, 2019, 01:26:14 PM
  Cut a small slit in the fold of my Rogue wallet, and screwed it inside. Easy, secure, and available when needed. Although you might want to remove it when going through a TSA checkpoint - not sure how they would react to that. :think:

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49062504773_69c302d630_z.jpg)

  Am sure any wallet would suffice, as long as it's inside the fold.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2019, 03:07:53 PM
I like that ideal  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on November 30, 2019, 05:31:43 PM
First runs have combo blade with 4 line VSSR tang stamp.  :tu:

Interesting, I didn’t know they had 4 line spirits.

I’ll have to check mine later and see, though I think they are 3 line versions.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on November 30, 2019, 06:38:57 PM
This place never fails to instruct! After checking my Spirit - turns out it has the 4 line tang.

Its proved invaluable at work - carried it every working day  since July 1st and have put it to use each and every day.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2019, 06:58:21 PM
 :iagree: The wealth of information here is fantastic  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 03, 2019, 01:40:27 PM
I'll be pocketing my Spirit X today, you guys inspired me.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 03, 2019, 03:08:12 PM
  Looked at a video comparing SwissTools to Spirits and am satisfied with the X.

  Giving up heavier pliers, more ounces/weight, and rulers. Even on the Charge TTi had only rarely used the ruler. And of those times, going past the middle I was skeptical of accuracy anyhow. Think the most I used it for was to measure bolt width or length, maybe other small items. Rulers are nice, but not a deal breaker considering losing the ergonomics & feel for more weight and plain jane blocky appearances. SwissTool doesn't have a hole in the awl either. :think:

  Spirits are too sexy and fit very well. :D  There is no comparison save maybe a Juice KF4, yet then the tools are nothing like the Spirit. And that chisel... ♥♥♥♥♥

  Maybe will have to keep an eye out for a portable ruler/micrometer to EDC if there such a thing? Although I do not use one often. Or carry a small plastic ruler inside the sheath or inside a wallet?


I'll be pocketing my Spirit X today, you guys inspired me.  :cheers:

  Grats! :assimilate: Welcome to the Elite Class of multitools. :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on December 03, 2019, 03:46:07 PM
I'll be pocketing my Spirit X today, you guys inspired me.  :cheers:

Good choice  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on December 03, 2019, 05:40:48 PM
  Looked at a video comparing SwissTools to Spirits and am satisfied with the X.

  Giving up heavier pliers, more ounces/weight, and rulers. Even on the Charge TTi had only rarely used the ruler. And of those times, going past the middle I was skeptical of accuracy anyhow. Think the most I used it for was to measure bolt width or length, maybe other small items. Rulers are nice, but not a deal breaker considering losing the ergonomics & feel for more weight and plain jane blocky appearances. SwissTool doesn't have a hole in the awl either. :think:

  Spirits are too sexy and fit very well. :D  There is no comparison save maybe a Juice KF4, yet then the tools are nothing like the Spirit. And that chisel... ♥♥♥♥♥

  Maybe will have to keep an eye out for a portable ruler/micrometer to EDC if there such a thing? Although I do not use one often. Or carry a small plastic ruler inside the sheath or inside a wallet?


  Grats! :assimilate: Welcome to the Elite Class of multitools. :tu:

I solved the ruler issue by adding a separate metal one.

See here: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,9743.msg445981.html#msg445981
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on December 03, 2019, 05:49:45 PM
There's always the "handyman's helper" from Marbles.  Never owned one myself but they've been around for years.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 03, 2019, 10:39:19 PM
I solved the ruler issue by adding a separate metal one.

See here: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,9743.msg445981.html#msg445981

  Where did you find such a small one and with hole measurement too boot? Want one.  :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on December 04, 2019, 01:01:57 AM
  Where did you find such a small one and with hole measurement too boot? Want one.  :)

You could always cut down a 6" rule to 4" and it'd only cost a couple of bucks
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on December 04, 2019, 03:37:57 AM
I found them at a flea market years ago for $1. They were about 6” long originally and I cut them down to fit in the sheath.

Edit: no affiliation with this seller, but these are the same kind I got:

https://www.pjtool.com/hand-and-hobby-tools/measuring-devices/6-inch-ruler-wtih-drill-gauge.html
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 04, 2019, 12:08:56 PM
You could always cut down a 6" rule to 4" and it'd only cost a couple of bucks

  Am aware of that, and what I intended. Google & Amazon both failed to find any rulers with the bolt hole measurement on searched rulers, with Standard & Metric measurements. The more key words I entered the worse the results. Seen just about everything but what I wanted. :-\  -  Now see that gauge does better than everything else that I used. :ahhh

I found them at a flea market years ago for $1. They were about 6” long originally and I cut them down to fit in the sheath.

Edit: no affiliation with this seller, but these are the same kind I got:

https://www.pjtool.com/hand-and-hobby-tools/measuring-devices/6-inch-ruler-wtih-drill-gauge.html

  Thank you.


  Ordered one on Amazon, as I rarely get to a hardware store. Have so many things to do and not enough hours in the day.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on December 06, 2019, 02:03:27 AM
First runs have combo blade with 4 line VSSR tang stamp.  :tu:

Finally remembered to check. All three of mine are three line.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 06, 2019, 08:45:40 AM
First runs have combo blade with 4 line VSSR tang stamp.  :tu:

  Are these more collectable I ponder? :pok: How would one search for a four lined Spirit anyhow?!?

  Are there any other indicators. like the Vic shield on pliers? Did it come with a variation of sheathing?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on December 06, 2019, 04:53:42 PM
  Are these more collectable I ponder? :pok: How would one search for a four lined Spirit anyhow?!?

  Are there any other indicators. like the Vic shield on pliers? Did it come with a variation of sheathing?

I don’t know if there are other indicators besides the 4 lines, but the shield on the pliers wont tell you. All of mine are 3 line versions with the shield on the pliers.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 07, 2019, 01:57:55 PM
  Small ruler came in from Amazon, and was able to reduce the file to a hair over 4 inches. Is printed on both sides. though did have to lightly file and sand the corners as the metal was way too sharp.

  No way to carry in the sheath, so cut a slit below the rivets, and another slit down in further. Hope I did not screw anything up. No other way to carry the file in there as there is no back leather piece to slide it behind. It would fall out otherwise, and still might.

  Do wished the Victorinox leather was stiffer. Starting to see some sag from wearing on a belt every day and driving a compact car.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 08, 2019, 01:24:19 PM
  While at work yesterday had to drop a tailgate down on a cart to put product on, since the cart was stacked to high to fit through the short doorways... And it was one that had a missing bolt. Now I did go and buy a couple of heavy steel bolts, and seriously considering to find a solid aluminum one for lighter weight. Just not sure how I will carry one yet.

  In any case, the only tool long enough to fit was the file, and I really did not want to use the file, but it was needed and nothing else was available. Frito-Lay needs to take better care of their cheap Chinese carts.

  Temporary File-Bolt
  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49186768833_c4af2b6f6a_z.jpg)

  Another view
  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49187460212_abff279a5d_z.jpg)

  And I measured the head of the bolt, and bought a couple of cheap steel ones from Walmart before leaving.
  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49187265801_f4fb745a93_z.jpg)


  Had used a PST in this fashion. It went for walkabout, but I did find it a couple of weeks later. Still no sign of the Flair.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on December 08, 2019, 02:57:00 PM
  While at work yesterday had to drop a tailgate down on a cart to put product on, since the cart was stacked to high to fit through the short doorways... And it was one that had a missing bolt. Now I did go and buy a couple of heavy steel bolts, and seriously considering to find a solid aluminum one for lighter weight. Just not sure how I will carry one yet.

  In any case, the only tool long enough to fit was the file, and I really did not want to use the file, but it was needed and nothing else was available. Frito-Lay needs to take better care of their cheap Chinese carts.

  Temporary File-Bolt
  Another view
  And I measured the head of the bolt, and bought a couple of cheap steel ones from Walmart before leaving.
  Had used a PST in this fashion. It went for walkabout, but I did find it a couple of weeks later. Still no sign of the Flair.
Now thats a interesting usage! Hope the Flair shows up.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on December 08, 2019, 04:20:45 PM
Spirit with its brother, MP400 bladeless
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on December 08, 2019, 05:10:04 PM
Brothers are always great!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on December 09, 2019, 10:25:15 PM
The Spirit at work
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on December 10, 2019, 12:22:23 AM
 :like:  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on December 10, 2019, 01:23:41 AM
 :iagree: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on December 10, 2019, 01:31:20 AM
Awlways nice to see a Spirit!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on December 10, 2019, 04:20:24 PM
First I drooled over the spirit for a long time, then I bought it and loved the tool but hated carrying it but now I have a hard time not having it and it has proven itself time after time and saved me lots of trips to the garage.. And belive it or not but I have used the file so many times where I otherwise would leave the edges ruff on projects that might not matter or be seen but then taking stuff apart again there is now a clean job.. Horizontal carry really made more differens then I first thought



(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191210/ffd1fbeffa6db6f37b4c39e9cceaa614.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191210/dfc4549807af6eab79bebea167dca8f9.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on December 10, 2019, 04:42:33 PM
That is a great looking holster you have it in!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on December 10, 2019, 04:51:42 PM
Thanks! I carry it at 1 o'clock and can hardly feel its there

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on December 10, 2019, 05:09:15 PM
That is a great looking holster you have it in!  :like: :cheers:
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: magentus on December 10, 2019, 05:43:18 PM
Nice!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 10, 2019, 06:13:24 PM
  Ordered a leather sheath from Nay's Custom Leather (Murray, UT) with an area in the back to hold a ruler too. Do wish there was some way to transfer the Victorinox logo to the new sheath when it does arrive. Like the triangular logo

  Victorinox sure does not use very thick leather on their sheaths. Must be some skinny cows in Switzerland.


  Horizontal carry like that does look good, if that was the only thing I was carrying. Thinking I should find some sort of leather sheath to carry a PocketToolX Piranha in, as I carry it behind the Spirit X. Thin leather for the most part would be okay that far back. Using a cheap generic Leatherman pouch to carry the Piranha. Still find the Piranha useful for some things. Will figure out something one of these days. Can't see paying a whole lot for a sheath for a one-piece tool, unless was carrying something else with it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on December 10, 2019, 08:38:36 PM
If I would add a tool like that I think I would like it in a small slot in the outside of the sheath.. And the ruler at the back, it would not build that much in thickness and still be easy to get

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 14, 2019, 06:35:11 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4633/24428005557_7f0e867e18_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on December 14, 2019, 07:30:43 PM
Holliday spirit!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on December 22, 2019, 03:38:51 AM
A new Spirit joined the family.
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on December 22, 2019, 03:59:27 AM
Nice BO Sos!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Douglas on December 22, 2019, 04:15:41 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!
Love my XBS the det cap crimper is actualy helpful when dealing with larger sized nuts and bolts.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on December 22, 2019, 04:19:33 AM
A new Spirit joined the family.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191222/c40ad577221c5d1c057ac9087b4298ca.jpg)
Great looking BO  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on December 22, 2019, 04:32:56 AM
Thanks SirVicaLot, Douglas and Rapidray.

I love the Spirit and this one is just so sweet looking too.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: VICMAN on December 22, 2019, 11:48:27 AM
A new Spirit joined the family.


Nice addition to the family Sos24! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 22, 2019, 01:12:02 PM
A new Spirit joined the family.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191222/c40ad577221c5d1c057ac9087b4298ca.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on December 22, 2019, 04:04:23 PM
The Spirit is a great looking tool and in black  :dd: gorgeous.  Nice Spirit Sos.  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: LoopCutter on December 22, 2019, 04:36:55 PM
Very, very nice SOS. 

I was tempted when you shared the deal link but if I had Mrs LC would have made certain I would pay so much more...


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on December 22, 2019, 08:23:24 PM
Thanks guys. 

Very, very nice SOS. 

I was tempted when you shared the deal link but if I had Mrs LC would have made certain I would pay so much more...


 :oops: I definitely don’t want to cause trouble there, just wanted to share the joy.
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on December 23, 2019, 03:30:55 AM
What’s the fun in having a new tool if it doesn’t get carried and used?  To me not much fun, so I had to give the new Spirit a work out doing some hard work.  Metal saw, wood saw, phillips, chisel tool, and pliers all got used.  The Spirit is just such a nice and fun tool to use.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191223/d21959896bcb06f63c2ed3230abde4fa.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on December 23, 2019, 03:42:11 AM
Great duo to be carrying!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 23, 2019, 10:28:53 AM
  Wished could afford a BO, but I'd much rather have one that was perhaps more purple, like treated titanium more than anything. Black is too easy for me to lose or get misplaced.

  Have considered getting a Swiss Tool, but I like the Spirit X so much I cannot see any reason to get a clunkier tool just for a ruler on it.

  Was expecting a handcrafted sheath to arrive before long, but looks to be later in the month. It's supposed to have a pocket in the back for a ruler.  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on December 23, 2019, 11:14:11 AM
  Wished could afford a BO, but I'd much rather have one that was perhaps more purple, like treated titanium more than anything. Black is too easy for me to lose or get misplaced.

  Have considered getting a Swiss Tool, but I like the Spirit X so much I cannot see any reason to get a clunkier tool just for a ruler on it.

  Was expecting a handcrafted sheath to arrive before long, but looks to be later in the month. It's supposed to have a pocket in the back for a ruler.  :D

A purplish Spirit would be awesome.  My first Spirit was acquired used and I love it, but I just couldn’t stop looking at the BO one.  I was fortunate that I got a little unexpected money at the same time a found a reduced price one and couldn’t resist.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on December 23, 2019, 11:41:53 AM
A purplish Spirit would be awesome.  My first Spirit was acquired used and I love it, but I just couldn’t stop looking at the BO one.  I was fortunate that I got a little unexpected money at the same time a found a reduced price one and couldn’t resist.

   :iagree:   :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 27, 2019, 12:12:23 AM
Carrying the Spirit XBS I procured from the MTO Store. I'm not sure how The Boss landed this one without the silly cap crimper, but I am sure grateful to have it, it's an exceptional MT. No, it's not a shelf queen!  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Douglas on December 27, 2019, 01:47:13 AM
Carrying the Spirit XBS I procured from the MTO Store. I'm not sure how The Boss landed this one without the silly cap crimper, but I am sure grateful to have it, it's an exceptional MT. No, it's not a shelf queen!  :D
:drool: :drool:Love It! :drool: :drool:
It's one I'm still looking to add to my collection.

My MTO XBS has the crimper and personaly I have found the cap crimper to be a handy feature.  I have never used it for cap crimping, but it has come in handy when dealing with certain hex water line fittings and hex nuts that are just a little to big for the pliars.  I've also found it useful for helping to position aluminum pilot gas lines and copper refrigeration lines with out distorting them out of round. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on December 27, 2019, 02:00:18 AM
Carrying the Spirit XBS I procured from the MTO Store. I'm not sure how The Boss landed this one without the silly cap crimper, but I am sure grateful to have it, it's an exceptional MT. No, it's not a shelf queen!  :D

 :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on December 27, 2019, 02:31:22 AM
Carrying the Spirit XBS I procured from the MTO Store. I'm not sure how The Boss landed this one without the silly cap crimper, but I am sure grateful to have it, it's an exceptional MT. No, it's not a shelf queen!  :D

Awesome.  The beauty of the XBS makes it seem like it should be a shelf queen, but it just so nice to use.

I confess I did not know there were ones out there without the cap crimper.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on December 27, 2019, 03:01:18 AM
Carrying the Spirit XBS I procured from the MTO Store. I'm not sure how The Boss landed this one without the silly cap crimper, but I am sure grateful to have it, it's an exceptional MT. No, it's not a shelf queen!  :D
Great looking BO Spirit   :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: twiliter on December 27, 2019, 08:54:26 AM
:drool: :drool:Love It! :drool: :drool:
It's one I'm still looking to add to my collection.

My MTO XBS has the crimper and personaly I have found the cap crimper to be a handy feature.  I have never used it for cap crimping, but it has come in handy when dealing with certain hex water line fittings and hex nuts that are just a little to big for the pliars.  I've also found it useful for helping to position aluminum pilot gas lines and copper refrigeration lines with out distorting them out of round.

Some good uses Douglas, I remember a long time ago using spring benders for tubing?  :think: I hope you find one for your collection!  :tu:

Awesome.  The beauty of the XBS makes it seem like it should be a shelf queen, but it just so nice to use.

I confess I did not know there were ones out there without the cap crimper.

It is nice to use, and the black finish seems to be very durable. Yes all the XBS' seem to have cap crimpers, I think mine may have actually been a mistake, I have never seen one like it. I hope there are others out there, but I don't know.  :think: Vic made a black Spirit S without the crimper, but it has 2 blades and no scissors.

edit: There is a thread about this somewhere a couple years ago, I'm looking for it...

edit: Here >> https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75011.0.html << It looks like floppy got the info from Vic that there are "a few" out there.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on January 15, 2020, 03:55:55 PM
(http://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3775783489-4.jpg)

Spirit X  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 15, 2020, 06:02:22 PM
Nice looking X there!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Max Stone on January 20, 2020, 01:52:40 PM
Spirit XC today.  :salute:

Interesting modified sheepsfoot blade. Has the advantage of full spine to the end, but no actual tip to the blade. There’s a decent awl on the Spirit if you need to pierce or score something.

Where most partially serrated MT blades have the serrations at the back, this has the serrations on the front and the plain edge on the last third.

Unlike some other MT designs, when open, the blade edge is inline with the bottom handle, so you can get the edge down onto a flat surface.

There’s also a small guard on the tang behind the choil. Not enough to stop you finger sliding forward, but a little reminder that it gets sharp after that bump.

Everything packed tightly into the Spirit. For its size, it must have the highest tool density of any MT. But not great if you get it full of grit or bend a tool.

Quite a contrast to the Multi-Plier I’ve been carrying the last couple weeks.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 20, 2020, 01:57:21 PM
That is a cool mod you have done to the blade!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Max Stone on January 20, 2020, 02:12:31 PM
 It not a mod - that’s the standard factory blade!  :tu:

(...it’s not a standard sheepsfoot, as it’s not flat on the edge).

But it is a cool blade...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 20, 2020, 09:57:43 PM
It not a mod - that’s the standard factory blade!  :tu:

(...it’s not a standard sheepsfoot, as it’s not flat on the edge).

But it is a cool blade...
Ohhhh ok, you put modified sheepsfoot blade and I mistook that for you did a mod. I understand now - thanks.
It is nice for sure!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Max Stone on January 20, 2020, 10:24:36 PM
Sorry, my bad  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on January 20, 2020, 10:26:06 PM
I've enjoyed using the Spirit for the last month.
The only times I used another MT was the Surge because I needed a torx bit to remove a scooter hand grip.
And the BlackTip which dealt with all the messy beach fishing jobs.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on January 20, 2020, 10:27:32 PM
Here is a fishing prep pic from the Medical Bill thread (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78210.msg2066963.html#msg2066963).

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=78210.0;attach=463571;image)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 20, 2020, 10:30:05 PM
Cool looking photo :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on January 20, 2020, 10:33:22 PM
Reminded me of when I carried the Spirit alongside detrons let fate thread.
Must be five ish years ago maybe.
Think it was my first 30 day challenge, before 30 day challenges became a thing.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on January 20, 2020, 10:34:31 PM
Cool looking photo :like: :cheers:

:cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: +)game(- on January 21, 2020, 10:40:46 PM
I love this multitool ;)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200121/2a79c9f23fba300bc43a942caed73438.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Max Stone on January 21, 2020, 10:45:03 PM
Great monotone pic +)game(-  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 22, 2020, 02:16:08 AM
Nice Spirit and case  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: +)game(- on January 22, 2020, 03:08:04 PM
Thanks guys ;)
Great monotone pic +)game(-  :like:
Nice Spirit and case  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zoidberg on January 27, 2020, 07:40:34 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49447881153_594863c9ca_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on January 27, 2020, 09:16:48 AM
Nice zoid! Almost looks like camo

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 27, 2020, 02:25:46 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 27, 2020, 03:02:26 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49447881153_594863c9ca_b.jpg)
Great reflection’s on your Spirit...it looks like camouflage!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 27, 2020, 03:03:14 PM
Nice zoid! Almost looks like camo

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
:iagree: 110%  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on January 28, 2020, 01:20:50 AM
  Got a new Asus PCE-AC88 PCIe Wireless card in last week, upgrading from an extinct Draft N band WLAN card. Used the Spirit X to remove the old PCIe WiFi card and install this fantastic one, followed with a Wenger S557 wrench to tighten the antenna couplers.

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49451963403_94bf7460ed_z.jpg)

  (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49452675637_fc07de7b35_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rapidray on January 28, 2020, 01:37:39 AM
Some great usages  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 28, 2020, 02:17:18 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on March 19, 2020, 06:06:33 AM
(http://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3770604988-4.jpg)

Can‘t sleep, so I am posting pictures  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 19, 2020, 02:14:12 PM
Way to go!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 01, 2020, 04:54:11 PM
(http://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3889653126-4.jpg)

Finally back to the Spirit after a month of SC Challenge  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 08, 2020, 11:28:42 PM
I was bored today, so I did the scissors mod. Now they are even better  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 09, 2020, 03:09:54 PM
(https://gifimage.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tumbleweed-ghost-town-gif-7.gif)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on May 10, 2020, 11:28:15 AM
I was bored today, so I did the scissors mod. Now they are even better  :D

:worthless:

 :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bts on May 10, 2020, 03:22:22 PM
My Spirit with the Vic leather sheath. I like that it can be carried vertical or horizontal in this sheath.
That light is a Manker E03H.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 10, 2020, 04:08:58 PM
Nice! Is that a newer sheath? Mine can only be carried vertically  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bts on May 11, 2020, 03:55:53 AM
Nice! Is that a newer sheath? Mine can only be carried vertically  :think:

Mine is this. 🙂
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 11, 2020, 04:28:31 AM
Mine is this. 🙂

Oh nice!  :like: Haven’t seen those yet!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 17, 2020, 04:15:03 AM
(http://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3806241642-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 17, 2020, 06:44:23 AM
Like the pic SirVicaLot
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 17, 2020, 01:50:14 PM
Thank you  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Intorikata on May 17, 2020, 09:38:35 PM
A fool and his stimulus payment are soon parted - the Spirit Owners Club has a new member.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Max Stone on May 17, 2020, 09:54:00 PM
Nice Plus kit there Intorikata.  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 17, 2020, 11:17:51 PM
 :like: :iagree:

Welcome to the club!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Intorikata on May 17, 2020, 11:49:20 PM
This thing BANGS.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 18, 2020, 12:04:07 AM
This thing BANGS.
Welcome to the club.
:agree:  definitely my favorite plier-based multitool.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 18, 2020, 12:05:13 AM
 :iagree: +1

 By far my favorite plier-based MT  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ElevenBlade on July 16, 2020, 05:23:24 PM
A fool and his stimulus payment are soon parted - the Spirit Owners Club has a new member.

I trust that the economy of Switzerland thanks you for the stimulation.   :think:

No matter, the truth is that we are all connected in Spirit, and the world is just one place. 

(see what I did there?)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on July 20, 2020, 04:35:23 AM
I trust that the economy of Switzerland thanks you for the stimulation.   :think:

No matter, the truth is that we are all connected in Spirit, and the world is just one place. 

(see what I did there?)

Have you still not picked up a Spirit yet?  :pok: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ElevenBlade on July 20, 2020, 11:15:20 PM
Have you still not picked up a Spirit yet?  :pok: :D

 :rofl:   :cheers:  No, not yet.  One of these days - its going to have to be a limited edition or a new edition.. and entirely on impulse.  I've looked in the cookie jar enough times that I can resist the current lineup until my Wave or MP600 needs to be replaced.  If something new and exciting pops up, all bets are off. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on July 22, 2020, 04:53:32 AM
Fair enough  :D :cheers: A limited edition Spirit would be sweet  :gimme:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on August 24, 2020, 11:29:14 PM
Does anybody know if there ever was a black oxide Spirit XC?  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on September 28, 2020, 01:03:25 PM
Hello, hello. I am a new member of Spirit owners club. Glade with my new XBS.
Saludos desde Valencia, España
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on September 28, 2020, 01:09:54 PM
My little contribution is this. Clip for Spirit, no glue, easy unmount....cheap and easy to build....I invite you to redesign this first attempt and trust to see your news homemade clips.
Saludos desde Valencia, España
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 28, 2020, 02:37:56 PM
My little contribution is this. Clip for Spirit, no glue, easy unmount....cheap and easy to build....I invite you to redesign this first attempt and trust to see your news homemade clips.
Saludos desde Valencia, España

That's a great idea for a pocket clip, tekton! I'm happy to carry mine in the sheath but I know there are plenty who wish the Spirit had a pocket clip. Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on September 29, 2020, 08:29:45 AM
That's a great idea for a pocket clip, tekton! I'm happy to carry mine in the sheath but I know there are plenty who wish the Spirit had a pocket clip. Welcome to the forum!
Thanks TazzieRob. I made a little variation in shape, hardness treatment, and protection coat....now seems a bit better.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on September 29, 2020, 03:22:10 PM
Welcome Tekton!  :cheers:

Great work on the clip!  :tu: You seeing this, Victorinox?  :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on September 29, 2020, 05:01:07 PM
Mine is this. 🙂

Great sheath.  I have one that gets carried daily for work. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on September 30, 2020, 11:46:57 AM
Welcome Tekton!  :cheers:

Great work on the clip!  :tu: You seeing this, Victorinox?  :pok:
JAJAJA...Thanks SirVicaLot. Really i was surprised that Victorinox don't has a clip for this MT, seing trully easy to make.
Saludos.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on September 30, 2020, 03:54:12 PM
JAJAJA...Thanks SirVicaLot. Really i was surprised that Victorinox don't has a clip for this MT, seing trully easy to make.
Saludos.
being trully easy to make....sorry
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 20, 2020, 11:28:34 PM
I'm finally in!  I purchased this beauty from SOS 24 earlier this month and am finally getting around to posting a pic.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on October 21, 2020, 12:08:39 AM
Very nice! Even though i prefer Gerbers lately, it is still one of my favorites  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 21, 2020, 04:10:52 AM
Thanks Sir V!  Yes, I love my Center Drive.  It's hard to top that bit driver :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Max Stone on October 21, 2020, 06:39:36 AM
I'm finally in!  I purchased this beauty from SOS 24 earlier this month and am finally getting around to posting a pic.
Very nice Barry. :like:   I have the same ‘butter knife’ version which is an interesting design and quite unique on a multitool.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 21, 2020, 02:34:16 PM
That's why I wanted this version Max.  It's definitely different, but it cuts very well.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on October 30, 2020, 01:42:15 AM
Realized today that the Gerber bit adapter works also on the Spirit. It is not a tight fit as on the Gerbers of course, but certainly usable  :tu:

Pretty sure seasoned members here knew this, but might be helpful for newer members. I certainly did not know that  :hatsoff:

(http://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4034579015-4.jpg)

(http://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4034579013-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on October 30, 2020, 10:00:09 AM
Very nice SirVic!
Here's my black Spirit with the very beefy Summit Knives "El Capitan"
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 30, 2020, 10:28:46 AM
Welcome Tekton!  :cheers:

Great work on the clip!  :tu: You seeing this, Victorinox?  :pok:

 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 30, 2020, 10:29:39 AM
I'm finally in!  I purchased this beauty from SOS 24 earlier this month and am finally getting around to posting a pic.

Congrats Barry... I hope you'll like it  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 30, 2020, 10:30:23 AM
Very nice SirVic!
Here's my black Spirit with the very beefy Summit Knives "El Capitan"

Woah  :o
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 30, 2020, 12:36:43 PM
 :cheers: McStitchy, it's a beautiful m/t!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on October 30, 2020, 02:14:41 PM
Very nice SirVic!
Here's my black Spirit with the very beefy Summit Knives "El Capitan"

That is a nasty looking folder  :ahhh Is it getting any pocket time?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 39hotrod on October 30, 2020, 02:37:12 PM
Very nice SirVic!
Here's my black Spirit with the very beefy Summit Knives "El Capitan"

 :like: :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thunderpants on October 30, 2020, 03:07:27 PM
Even though El Capitan looks like a whopper it is an easy carry. The clip works perfectly, and the knife is fairly narrow, front-to-back, so I can carry it around in a pocket with my wallet (admittedly, a wallet with not much in it at the moment) and not have the feeling I'm carrying a brick. I use it for cutting open bales of hay, cleaning edges on freshly cut wood, chopping vegetable, murdering pizzas... all of  which could be done with a far smaller knife, no doubt - but those tasks are just a little bit more fun with a knife that's so comfortable in the hand. (It's micarta on the other side.)
Closed, it's rounded like a large smooth pebble, and it opens with a very pleasing "thwack!". It somehow manages to be gigantic and elegant at the same time. Brutal and civilised. One of my top 3 knives, a real keeper!

And the Swisstool Spirit's not bad either! But look at that tiddly little blade. Needs a proper folder to keep it company!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on October 30, 2020, 03:42:18 PM
...
And the Swisstool Spirit's not bad either! But look at that tiddly little blade. Needs a proper folder to keep it company!

Everything looks slimmer in black   :pok:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 18, 2021, 09:55:52 AM
After having sold/traded a million Spirits and having been without one for months, I got a pre-2010 BO Spirit S as part of a rather large SAK lot last week. It's been used and the BO has worn of very nicely. It looks great! Tools are in great condition. I've seen dozens of BO ones but those have always been mint. This one I will keep as a user (replacing my beat-up SwissTool).

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/victorinox-swisstool-spirit-s-bo-used-800x600.jpg)

So I can join this club again for the 42nd time :P
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on January 18, 2021, 10:21:19 AM
After having sold/traded a million Spirits and having been without one for months, I got a pre-2010 BO Spirit S as part of a rather large SAK lot last week. It's been used and the BO has worn of very nicely. It looks great! Tools are in great condition. I've seen dozens of BO ones but those have always been mint. This one I will keep as a user (replacing my beat-up SwissTool).

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/victorinox-swisstool-spirit-s-bo-used-800x600.jpg)

So I can join this club again for the 42nd time :P

Very nice !!

I got my third spirit few days ago (the one on the right), not BO though!

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 18, 2021, 10:35:40 AM
Nice group :drool:
And thanks :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on January 18, 2021, 11:53:27 AM
New XC arrived today

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210118/e6283c6fc66a3860ca37de14fab2b4b6.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210118/a30ab2adb2cada080f9f5dd9698aa89c.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210118/b2f58c2a5e5d1edcde5ec3b34a003039.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 18, 2021, 12:02:04 PM
Nice and shiny!
I've never owned one with the fat plier head...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on January 18, 2021, 12:57:29 PM
Nice and shiny!
I've never owned one with the fat plier head...

what's the "flat plier head"?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on January 19, 2021, 02:32:19 AM
Nice new Spirits, gents!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 19, 2021, 09:12:30 AM
what's the "flat plier head"?

Fat... I thought the newest models had beefier pliers (like the Swisstool) but I think I was mistaken. Sorry!
In fact, that XC has the oldest plier head (pre 2010 :think: ).
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on January 19, 2021, 11:40:50 AM
Fat... I thought the newest models had beefier pliers (like the Swisstool) but I think I was mistaken. Sorry!
In fact, that XC has the oldest plier head (pre 2010 :think: ).

I misread  :twak:
seems like I have older and newer gens :
One has
- Swiss logo on the head and
- Logo before the "Victorinox" on the handle (is that pre-2010?)
- Silver colored "brass" pivot for the scissors
- VSSR on the blade tang


The other two have
- Swiss logo on the head,
- Logo is above the "Victorinox" on the handle
- Gold colored "brass" pivot for the scissors
- VSS on the blade tang

I don't see any difference in the head size/shape though, but I can't tell for sure as I only have two different Spirits ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Couillon on January 19, 2021, 07:28:51 PM
Count me in, it's a  2018 " X " from the nice folks at Swiss Knife Shop. I wanted something laser engraved other than my name. According to the Shop this is a somewhat common engraving 😁
I miss the shield on the pliers.

(https://i.ibb.co/SNvFSM0/IMG-20210119-131743587.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R2HR8sP)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Reinier on January 19, 2021, 07:36:00 PM
Cool Spirit!

I like those large friendly letters :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on January 19, 2021, 08:28:53 PM
But don’t forget to pack a towel! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Couillon on January 20, 2021, 12:46:48 AM
But don’t forget to pack a towel! :tu:
Cool Spirit!

I like those large friendly letters :)

 :D  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: colinoutdoors on January 22, 2021, 05:03:00 PM
I'm back in the club. This is the 3rd Spirit I have owned. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210122/876e60b730ef3712594e3723c712521d.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on January 22, 2021, 05:20:36 PM
I'm back in the club. This is the 3rd Spirit I have owned. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210122/876e60b730ef3712594e3723c712521d.jpg)

Hey Colin,

Long time no see mate, welcome back   :salute:.

:cheers:.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on January 22, 2021, 08:55:29 PM
Congrats on all the new Spirits.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Huntsman on January 22, 2021, 11:27:57 PM
Count me in, it's a  2018 " X " from the nice folks at Swiss Knife Shop. I wanted something laser engraved other than my name. According to the Shop this is a somewhat common engraving 😁
I miss the shield on the pliers.

 :like:

That's funny and perfect for a Multitool

Welcome on board Couillon
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 23, 2021, 02:44:42 AM
Welcome aboard!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jimmiewalker on March 07, 2021, 02:02:22 PM
Hey folks now i can join the club! My wife gifted me a Spirit-x for my 37th birthday! What a gift!

(https://i.imgur.com/LSgk9Kt.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2021, 02:33:00 PM
Welcome to the club Jimmie!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on March 07, 2021, 03:07:16 PM
Hey folks now i can join the club! My wife gifted me a Spirit-x for my 37th birthday! What a gift!

(https://i.imgur.com/LSgk9Kt.jpg)

Happy Birthday and congrats on a great wife and tool  :D :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 39hotrod on March 07, 2021, 03:15:40 PM
 :iagree: :cheers: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: guibur on March 07, 2021, 03:17:23 PM
My new ST Spirit XC.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on March 07, 2021, 03:19:44 PM
My new ST Spirit XC.

Nice! My favorite Spirit  8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: guibur on March 07, 2021, 03:22:57 PM
Thanks!  :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 07, 2021, 03:26:10 PM
 :iagree:  That's the model I have.  What a beauty! 
Nice! My favorite Spirit  8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: guibur on March 07, 2021, 03:27:31 PM
 :iagree: It's magnificent.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ulzhan on March 07, 2021, 03:32:14 PM
Hey folks now i can join the club! My wife gifted me a Spirit-x for my 37th birthday! What a gift!

(https://i.imgur.com/LSgk9Kt.jpg)

Happy b-day! Have fun with your new tool!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: jimmiewalker on March 07, 2021, 09:55:56 PM
Oh thank you soo much  :woohoo:

Happy b-day! Have fun with your new tool!

Happy Birthday and congrats on a great wife and tool  :D :like:

Welcome to the club Jimmie!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on March 08, 2021, 08:34:22 AM
A belated Happy Birthday, and congratulations on the Spirit- I really like them too! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 03, 2021, 04:41:43 AM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2281916121-4.jpg)

Finally back to my favorite  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 03, 2021, 05:12:08 AM
 :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: 39hotrod on April 04, 2021, 03:07:03 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 27, 2021, 11:38:57 PM
Favorite combo  :cheers:

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2388373699-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 28, 2021, 12:42:25 AM
That's a great combo Sir V :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 28, 2021, 03:20:09 AM
Looking good Barry, it needs more pocket time though :pok: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 28, 2021, 03:52:53 AM
You're right :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 29, 2021, 01:26:42 AM
You're right :facepalm:
I will just continue to bring up this thread as a reminder for you. You are welcome  :D

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2388375033-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 29, 2021, 02:50:23 AM
 :rofl: Good man!! 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 29, 2021, 08:52:41 AM
Excellent pic Sir  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on April 29, 2021, 11:25:03 AM
 :iagree: that is a great photo! :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 29, 2021, 03:47:10 PM
 :hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 30, 2021, 02:37:03 AM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2388373730-4.jpg)

The favorites again  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on April 30, 2021, 05:31:17 AM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2388373730-4.jpg)

The favorites again  :cheers:
Perfect combo SirVic :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on April 30, 2021, 08:45:32 PM
This  :drink:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on April 30, 2021, 10:01:12 PM
Absolutely love this kit :tu:

Can I join the Spirit Club?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on April 30, 2021, 10:22:36 PM
Absolutely love this kit :tu:

Can I join the Spirit Club?
Nice set up JB  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on April 30, 2021, 10:25:20 PM
Nice set up JB  :tu:

Thanks Surge, the Spirit is a work of art.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on April 30, 2021, 11:09:53 PM
Thanks Surge, the Spirit is a work of art.
:iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 01, 2021, 02:20:20 AM
Absolutely love this kit :tu:

Can I join the Spirit Club?

Welcome fellow Spirit lover!  :cheers: :like:

That kit is awesome. Since my tools got packed up, it has completed dozens of jobs. It is awesome  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 01, 2021, 02:21:31 AM
This  :drink:

Not a fan of OHO,but Vic managed not to ruin the sleek lines of the Spirt. Almost  :D ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 01, 2021, 07:07:07 AM
Welcome fellow Spirit lover!  :cheers: :like:

That kit is awesome. Since my tools got packed up, it has completed dozens of jobs. It is awesome  :tu:

 :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 02, 2021, 10:45:57 PM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2410966835-4.jpg)

Sometimes the reflective qualities add a special effect  8)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on May 02, 2021, 10:49:29 PM
They do indeed, SVL!! :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 03, 2021, 06:03:50 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/857adf75fee0452c5db2141dba2a9a92.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: guibur on May 03, 2021, 08:30:57 AM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 03, 2021, 01:13:24 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/857adf75fee0452c5db2141dba2a9a92.jpg)
Excellent choice there Sos  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SteveC on May 03, 2021, 01:50:41 PM
Nice pics SVT and Sos !     :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 03, 2021, 02:43:59 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 03, 2021, 03:41:57 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210503/857adf75fee0452c5db2141dba2a9a92.jpg)

 :drool: I need to get my hands on a BO Spirit  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 03, 2021, 03:49:35 PM
Yesterday Mrs Surge decided the yard needed sprucing up  :twak:

Today was a continuation of the same theme, new trellis  :pok:

I was helped along by my only SwissTool  :tu:

Scissors to cut the banding & chisel type thingy to remove a couple of staples (both performed admirably  :salute: )

Loving this tool :2tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 03, 2021, 03:52:09 PM
:drool: I need to get my hands on a BO Spirit  :drool:
You need the OHO :pok:
 
Go on. Dream the impossible dream  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 03, 2021, 04:06:03 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MichaelGT83 on May 03, 2021, 04:17:50 PM
Yesterday Mrs Surge decided the yard needed sprucing up  :twak:

Today was a continuation of the same theme, new trellis  :pok:

I was helped along by my only SwissTool  :tu:

Scissors to cut the banding & chisel type thingy to remove a couple of staples (both performed admirably  :salute: )

Loving this tool :2tu:

Send some of that sunshine further north, would you? Raining sideways, here.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 03, 2021, 07:51:34 PM
You need the OHO :pok:
 
Go on. Dream the impossible dream  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I hate OHO. You should know that by now  :pok: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 03, 2021, 07:53:16 PM
Send some of that sunshine further north, would you? Raining sideways, here.

Same here. But for us that happens maybe twice a year if we are lucky  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 03, 2021, 08:22:01 PM
Same here. But for us that happens maybe twice a year if we are lucky  :ahhh

Rained all day here in the UK.

….but at least I got to use my Swisstool Spirit😁
Opening boxes, cutting cable ties and general screwdrivery.
Built up an excercise bike (not for me, I’d rather eat pies😏)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 03, 2021, 09:05:11 PM
Rained all day here in the UK.

….but at least I got to use my Swisstool Spirit😁
Opening boxes, cutting cable ties and general screwdrivery.
Built up an excercise bike (not for me, I’d rather eat pies😏)
Rained most of the day in the Sarf' as well (also bloody cold  ::) )
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 03, 2021, 09:06:20 PM
I hate OHO. You should know that by now  :pok: :rofl:
Go on, feel the love  :drink: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 03, 2021, 09:09:03 PM
 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 03, 2021, 09:43:13 PM
Rained most of the day in the Sarf' as well (also bloody cold  ::) )

I’m up in Yorkshire, we’re used to bad weather😀
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 04, 2021, 02:40:11 PM
I’m up in Yorkshire, we’re used to bad weather😀
As my late father used to say "we don't have climate, just weather"  ::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 04, 2021, 02:46:45 PM
As my late father used to say "we don't have climate, just weather"  ::)

A wise man :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MichaelGT83 on May 04, 2021, 05:02:37 PM
I’m up in Yorkshire, we’re used to bad weather😀

Ordinarily I'd make a joke about that being as you're on the wrong side of the hills, but as it's been awful over here as well there's not a lot I can say. :D

Roll on the usual 2 weeks of summer...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 04, 2021, 05:10:50 PM
Ordinarily I'd make a joke about that being as you're on the wrong side of the hills, but as it's been awful over here as well there's not a lot I can say. :D

Roll on the usual 2 weeks of summer...

I take it you’re one of them there Lancashire folks then.

As for Summer, I think we had it last Monday😁
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MichaelGT83 on May 04, 2021, 05:17:57 PM
I take it you’re one of the there Lancashire folks then.

As for Summer, I think we had it last Monday😁

Indeed I am.

And I think you might be right! Either that or it'll come round again at the same time we're allowed inside the pub. ::)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 04, 2021, 05:21:35 PM
Indeed I am.

And I think you might be right! Either that or it'll come round again at the same time we're allowed inside the pub. ::)

Is that before or after the snow?😏
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MichaelGT83 on May 04, 2021, 05:29:16 PM
Is that before or after the snow?😏

Take your pick. :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 05, 2021, 08:35:52 PM
The L-Wrench from my Swiss Tool kit is probably my most used tool I own.
It’s so bloody handy!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 05, 2021, 10:44:47 PM
They really are.  I have one with my RS but not the Spirit. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 05, 2021, 11:53:41 PM
They really are.  I have one with my RS but not the Spirit.

I got the Spirit XC with the ratchet set and bought the L-Wrench separately.
Although the ratchet set is a nice bit of kit, the L-Wrench seems more practical and up for the job.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 06, 2021, 04:11:37 AM
 :iagree: Mine has seen a lot of use lately, it is awesome  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 06, 2021, 08:02:08 AM
Mine is currently in my car with my RS, but I keep meaning to get it out.  I think in the end, I just need to buy another one.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: JB1971 on May 06, 2021, 08:36:47 AM
Mine is currently in my car with my RS, but I keep meaning to get it out.  I think in the end, I just need to buy another one.

…the slippery slope of having 2 of everything. :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 06, 2021, 02:30:04 PM
…the slippery slope of having 2 of everything. :ahhh
Two is one, one is none. That said I don't have even one (but I've got one in the basket, somewhere :think: )
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ToolJoe on May 06, 2021, 02:41:10 PM
I feel naked not being able to carry my Spirit with being on vacation where a big mouse resides. My wallet is noticably lighter tho.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 06, 2021, 02:45:05 PM
It took me forever to pick up mine, but the wait was worth it.  I've been involved in challenges so mine hasn't seen the love it should :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 06, 2021, 07:49:17 PM
This is one of the reasons I love multitools! I have about 150 meters down to my mailbox and while walking down to check my mail I see a young tree growing right next to the road leaning out towards it. I know myself and I would not turn around to get a saw and then go back, I would not remember it next time I have to get the mail and it would annoyed me everytime I drive past in until it scratches my car.

Out comes the spirit x and solves the problem

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/87c6d3b5bc2e6acce9e91ee71b5fe9b7.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 06, 2021, 08:30:33 PM
It took me forever to pick up mine, but the wait was worth it.  I've been involved in challenges so mine hasn't seen the love it should :facepalm:
:like: :cheers: :drink:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 06, 2021, 08:31:05 PM
This is one of the reasons I love multitools! I have about 150 meters down to my mailbox and while walking down to check my mail I see a young tree growing right next to the road leaning out towards it. I know myself and I would not turn around to get a saw and then go back, I would not remember it next time I have to get the mail and it would annoyed me everytime I drive past in until it scratches my car.

Out comes the spirit x and solves the problem

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/87c6d3b5bc2e6acce9e91ee71b5fe9b7.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Excellent use  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 06, 2021, 10:02:10 PM
I feel naked not being able to carry my Spirit with being on vacation where a big mouse resides. My wallet is noticably lighter tho.  :whistle:
That is why it frustrates me that Vic’s only bladeless SAK or MT is the Jetsetter.  There are too many places where blades are prohibited and to many good tools that aren’t blades to not create a couple models.  Then again the big mouse would probably still say it was not allowed.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mad Scientist on May 06, 2021, 11:07:35 PM
Okay, okay, I broke down and bought a Spirit XC - I just couldn't resist that screamin' deal! Now I twiddle my thumbs while I wait and look for tasks to use it on until it is delivered...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 06, 2021, 11:43:29 PM
This is one of the reasons I love multitools! I have about 150 meters down to my mailbox and while walking down to check my mail I see a young tree growing right next to the road leaning out towards it. I know myself and I would not turn around to get a saw and then go back, I would not remember it next time I have to get the mail and it would annoyed me everytime I drive past in until it scratches my car.

Out comes the spirit x and solves the problem

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210506/87c6d3b5bc2e6acce9e91ee71b5fe9b7.jpg)

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

 :iagree: Great use  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 06, 2021, 11:44:09 PM
Okay, okay, I broke down and bought a Spirit XC - I just couldn't resist that screamin' deal! Now I twiddle my thumbs while I wait and look for tasks to use it on until it is delivered...

I have an idea for a use: Buy more MTs and use it to open those shipping boxes  :pok: :D >:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 06, 2021, 11:46:38 PM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2410966834-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 07, 2021, 06:23:16 AM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: guibur on May 07, 2021, 07:59:25 AM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 09, 2021, 01:27:28 AM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2410967022-4.jpg)

BARRY! Don't forget to carry your Spirit  :pok: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 09, 2021, 04:29:20 AM
All day Sir V :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 09, 2021, 04:34:20 AM
Good man!  :cheers: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 09, 2021, 04:36:22 AM
 :D :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 09, 2021, 11:59:03 PM
 :cheers: :drink:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 10, 2021, 12:37:25 AM
Swapped out the Swisschamp.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mad Scientist on May 11, 2021, 03:28:28 AM
I just got mine in the mail today... whoa buddy.

Is it a step to far to say it feels luxurious in the hand? It's literally a pleasure to use.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 11, 2021, 03:38:06 AM
Not at all.  It's the most comfortable multi tool I've ever held. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 11, 2021, 03:39:39 AM
Mine rode on my belt with an 06 Soldier in my pocket and a Minichamp on my keychain.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 11, 2021, 03:40:46 AM
Not at all.  It's the most comfortable multi tool I've ever held. 

 :iagree: It is a work of Art and the best MT I have ever used at the same time. Congrats on your new tool, Mad Scientist  :cheers:

But we need some pics :pok: :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 11, 2021, 03:44:34 AM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p3968815883-4.jpg)

Not sure if I posted this before  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 11, 2021, 03:45:46 AM
 :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mad Scientist on May 11, 2021, 04:30:41 AM
:iagree: It is a work of Art and the best MT I have ever used at the same time. Congrats on your new tool, Mad Scientist  :cheers:

But we need some pics :pok: :D

Of course! She ain't camera shy, either...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 11, 2021, 04:38:20 AM
Nice and shiny!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 14, 2021, 02:08:21 AM
Used these scissors a lot today!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 16, 2021, 09:07:27 AM
It's a really good pair of scissors, especially if you do the open up more mod

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 16, 2021, 09:17:28 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210516/740f6a33dde957baf52b3803156cc543.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 16, 2021, 03:53:07 PM
 :iagree: Kottskrapa :tu:

Looking great Sherry :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pa_strunk on May 16, 2021, 11:38:56 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on May 18, 2021, 01:33:12 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210516/740f6a33dde957baf52b3803156cc543.jpg)
Nice shot  :like: They are lovely things aren't they?  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: guibur on May 18, 2021, 05:42:05 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 18, 2021, 06:21:09 PM
Nice shot  :like: They are lovely things aren't they?  :tu:
Thanks and yes.  The Spirits are great pieces of craftsmanship.  Other MTs are nice and have great toolsets and functionality, but the Spirits incorporate that functionality into a tool whose fit and finish is something special
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on May 18, 2021, 06:52:53 PM
Here's my submission to the club...It's awe inspiring the engineering and thoughts put into these tools; pinned/riveted construction and the action is sooo smooth, they deploy and retract with a solid snap, pliers are smooth opening with no play between parts, and the ergonomics are great. Oooooh, and the finish ... this is one good looking tool that can go with any wear; lovely. I'm thinking I'm going down the notorious rabbit's hole, as all of this has come within a month!!! (and an extension bar and a replacement bit holder are on its way!!!!!)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NutSAK on May 18, 2021, 09:45:00 PM
The L-Wrench from my Swiss Tool kit is probably my most used tool I own.
It’s so bloody handy!

I agree totally!  It is so simple and so useful, and I never feel like I need the ratchet when I'm using it. 

What bothers me a bit about this is the inability to purchase the "L" wrench and bit holder as a complete unit.  You can buy replacement wrenches, or you can buy it as an add-on kit with an expanded tool pouch, or you can buy the ratchet with the bit holder, etc., but there seems to be no option to buy the just the "L" wrench with the bit holder.  If I could do that, I have several kits I would add it to.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on May 18, 2021, 11:24:43 PM
Not as a kit, but you can get the l wrench and bit holder separately:

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swisstool-Replacement-Wrench-Multi-Tool/dp/B000MF45KO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=victorinox+l+wrench&qid=1621372861&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swisstool-Plus-Replacement-Holder/dp/B001LZ458G/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=victorinox+bit+holder&qid=1621372938&sr=8-3
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 19, 2021, 06:29:02 PM
Here's my submission to the club...It's awe inspiring the engineering and thoughts put into these tools; pinned/riveted construction and the action is sooo smooth, they deploy and retract with a solid snap, pliers are smooth opening with no play between parts, and the ergonomics are great. Oooooh, and the finish ... this is one good looking tool that can go with any wear; lovely. I'm thinking I'm going down the notorious rabbit's hole, as all of this has come within a month!!! (and an extension bar and a replacement bit holder are on its way!!!!!)

Nice!  :like: I knew you would like it  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on May 19, 2021, 11:14:29 PM
Thank you, SirVicaLot; like does not even begin to describe how I feel about it!!
 :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Ike582 on May 20, 2021, 01:44:05 AM
Hey folks, I've never owned the Sprit but have had a few Leatherman tools over the years.  I'd order a Spirit if I can convince myself there's a legitimate difference between the two.  Aside from the possibly different tool combinations, how would you differentiate the qualities of Vic Spirit from the Leatherman?  Help me buy one!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 20, 2021, 04:37:03 AM
Hey folks, I've never owned the Sprit but have had a few Leatherman tools over the years.  I'd order a Spirit if I can convince myself there's a legitimate difference between the two.  Aside from the possibly different tool combinations, how would you differentiate the qualities of Vic Spirit from the Leatherman?  Help me buy one!
There are three things that I feel really differentiate the Spirit from Leatherman:
- All tools are accessible without opening the pliers.  LM usually has blades, saw, and file accessible but not the other tools.
- The ergonomics of the Spirit are better
- The Chisel combo tool.  LM has no tool that is comparable to the “Chisel thingy” (as it is sometimes called) and it is very useful.  It works great as a package opener, scraper, cutter, etc.  In my opinion, the chisel thingy alone would make a nice OPMT that I would want.

With all my love of the Spirit, I think there are a few things that should be mentioned, that some people do not like about the Spirit:
- Whereas many LM are OHO, most Spirits are not
- Many LM have both a serrated and plain edge blade but most Spirits are either or
- The new MXBS (oho) Spirt does not have a saw
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Ike582 on May 20, 2021, 06:59:32 AM
That's good info, thanks for the balanced perspective.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 20, 2021, 07:03:37 AM
There are three things that I feel really differentiate the Spirit from Leatherman:
- All tools are accessible without opening the pliers.  LM usually has blades, saw, and file accessible but not the other tools.
- The ergonomics of the Spirit are better
- The Chisel combo tool.  LM has no tool that is comparable to the “Chisel thingy” (as it is sometimes called) and it is very useful.  It works great as a package opener, scraper, cutter, etc.  In my opinion, the chisel thingy alone would make a nice OPMT that I would want.

With all my love of the Spirit, I think there are a few things that should be mentioned, that some people do not like about the Spirit:
- Whereas many LM are OHO, most Spirits are not
- Many LM have both a serrated and plain edge blade but most Spirits are either or
- The new MXBS (oho) Spirt does not have a saw

 :iagree: But I would put non-OHO as a plus  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 20, 2021, 07:58:32 AM
:iagree: But I would put non-OHO as a plus  :D

Some people consider it a plus while some think oho is important and even a potential no-go, which is why I list it as something to be aware.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 20, 2021, 09:05:42 AM
Some people consider it a plus while some think oho is important and even a potential no-go, which is why I list it as something to be aware.

You are certainly correct  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 20, 2021, 09:13:59 AM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2509757416-4.jpg)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 20, 2021, 12:23:17 PM
It really has to be experienced.  The feel is much more solid, and running the risk of upsetting my Leatherman friends, it doesn't have those cursed cast screwdrivers that snap off just when you are applying a little torque.  Each tool opens individually and snaps back into place.  They're literally pocket tool boxes.  I've a number of Leathermans, and was there for the original PST revolution, but these tools are a whole different level. 
Hey folks, I've never owned the Sprit but have had a few Leatherman tools over the years.  I'd order a Spirit if I can convince myself there's a legitimate difference between the two.  Aside from the possibly different tool combinations, how would you differentiate the qualities of Vic Spirit from the Leatherman?  Help me buy one!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 20, 2021, 12:24:46 PM
Precisely.  I actually use the chisel a good bit in whittling and carving. 
There are three things that I feel really differentiate the Spirit from Leatherman:
- All tools are accessible without opening the pliers.  LM usually has blades, saw, and file accessible but not the other tools.
- The ergonomics of the Spirit are better
- The Chisel combo tool.  LM has no tool that is comparable to the “Chisel thingy” (as it is sometimes called) and it is very useful.  It works great as a package opener, scraper, cutter, etc.  In my opinion, the chisel thingy alone would make a nice OPMT that I would want.

With all my love of the Spirit, I think there are a few things that should be mentioned, that some people do not like about the Spirit:
- Whereas many LM are OHO, most Spirits are not
- Many LM have both a serrated and plain edge blade but most Spirits are either or
- The new MXBS (oho) Spirt does not have a saw
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 25, 2021, 09:51:55 PM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2522905026-4.jpg)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on May 30, 2021, 02:44:30 AM
Amazing how even the Black Spirit can brighten up a gloomy day.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/32893fa10e4b82b1ef8126a2e59a42ac.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 30, 2021, 04:28:39 AM
Great pic Sherry!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on May 30, 2021, 09:02:10 AM
Great Spirit pics guys. I'd agree with others that the Spirit really is in a different league.  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Gareth on May 30, 2021, 10:44:48 AM
I've not carried my Spirit in an age.  Not because I don't think it's one of the best MTs ever made, just that it doesn't meet "reason free" carry UK knife laws.

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9743.0;attach=512801)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 01, 2021, 06:33:07 PM
Spirit XC with me today.  :multi: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2021, 10:24:50 PM
Great picture and even greater view Juan  :dd:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2021, 10:27:11 PM
Would any law enforcement go out of their way to give you grief for carrying it Gareth?  I know we typically don't go looking for things like that here unless the person is going out of their way to draw attention to themselves. 
I've not carried my Spirit in an age.  Not because I don't think it's one of the best MTs ever made, just that it doesn't meet "reason free" carry UK knife laws.

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9743.0;attach=512801)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 02, 2021, 03:35:49 AM
Great picture and even greater view Juan  :dd:

Thank you, Barry.  :hatsoff: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ReamerPunch on June 26, 2021, 12:45:55 PM
Fantastic review of the Spirit XBS.
And also a great survival item tip: cellulloid guitar picks are quite flammable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWTDmwknuec
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on June 26, 2021, 01:03:33 PM
Fantastic review of the Spirit XBS.
And also a great survival item tip: cellulloid guitar picks are quite flammable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWTDmwknuec
Thanks for the share RP, very good review and so relaxing, nice format, demo’ing everything rather than just talking :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 26, 2021, 04:29:58 PM
 :iagree: and thanks RP!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Ivo on June 29, 2021, 04:57:22 PM
Few weeks ago I found these 2 gems from Belgian Defence, brand new :woohoo:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Antti Lammi on June 29, 2021, 05:02:34 PM
Few weeks ago I found these 2 gems from Belgian Defence, brand new :woohoo:
Nice


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 29, 2021, 06:00:10 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Outback in Idaho on July 16, 2021, 12:37:23 PM
  Go a Swisstool Spirit, with the rectangular serrated blade. Same tools as the Spirit X has save the blade change. Was going to send the Spirit X to a leathercrafter in Texas to make a special holder for it with dragon scale looks.

  The blade looks like it could be used to spread stuff over bread or toast quite easily. And after work I decided I wanted to take the old streering wheel cover off cause that thick rubber was getting too hot to handle. Didn't know if this blade could handle it. It cut right through that old rubber like it was paper! Was quite impressed. Only bad thing is when it comes to sharpening it. Not overly experienced sharping serrated with the Triangle Sharpmaker.

  And... I like the brownish colored nylon holder too. The leather one I had with the Spirit X is getting wimpy and flimsy at the belt loop area. Thin leather... :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 16, 2021, 01:22:09 PM
I've had similar experience with mine.  That blade performs way above expectations.  Sharpening it is something I haven't had to do yet. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: DavisNikolov on July 16, 2021, 01:41:50 PM
Victorinox serrated blades are great, I don't have it on the Spirit but on an 08 Soldier. Which I believe is the same step of serration. The sharpening is pretty easy with the Victorinox dual sharpener pen. I don't use the ceramic "X" part but the grey one. Firstly sharpen only at the side where the serrations are cut. Blade at appropriate angle and put one "tooth" of the serration in the groove. Draw the knife across the sharpener without that tooth leaving the groove. Repeat 2-3-4 times per tooth until you get the hole blade. Then turn the knife and stroke the other side 2-3 times as you'd sharpen a standard knife. That's it.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Guardian on July 16, 2021, 09:18:32 PM
Few weeks ago I found these 2 gems from Belgian Defence, brand new :woohoo:

Gorgeous!!

So are these Belgium military issue?

A swisstool was displayed in 2017 with a sign saying that it belonged to the Belgian military.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Guardian on July 16, 2021, 09:24:41 PM
oh and what tools does it have please? :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on July 28, 2021, 09:50:21 PM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2888749687-4.jpg)

Chisel tool helped open a box

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2888749681-4.jpg)

Beauty shot while walking the dogs  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 28, 2021, 11:39:00 PM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2888749687-4.jpg)

Chisel tool helped open a box

[img]https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p2888749681-4.jpg[/img]

Beauty shot while walking the dogs
  :cheers:

Great tool, and gorgeous picture SirVicaLot.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on August 17, 2021, 10:56:03 AM
Got one of these elusive MXBS's on the second hand market:

(https://i.imgur.com/U21dhIq.jpg)

Seller was 30min from me so this was too good to pass.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on August 17, 2021, 11:33:24 AM
 :sa:   ...didn't know these actually exist  :tu:

How do you like the protruding oho knobs Nick?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on August 17, 2021, 11:47:52 AM
Admittedly, they take getting used to.
Regular use while holding it in a hammer grip works well as my fingers are placed behind the knobs.
Opening the regular blade does push the knob from the rescue blade in my hand a little but nothing unbearable.

Apart from that, opening and closing the blade feels a bit like a Benchmade Axis lock which is still my most favourite locktype to date.

So I'm a bit on the fence...
It works, and it works well but I can't help myself but feel as if it's a solution that was cobbled on an existing tool.

The fact that it's rather unique at this point does add to the charm and opening/closing a Spirit's blade single handedly in a smooth operation is something I wasn't dreaming of experiencing a few weeks ago.

I should also mention that I looked at Ethrealicer's post about it a few months ago and he mentioned that the sheath deformed from the knobs.

I got a completely different type of sheath!
A nylon Molle sheath with velcro closure, no Vic markings apart from a yet unknown item number on the back. To me it looks like a military order sheath so I can only assume it's the sheath that has been requested by the Australian defence forces.
The tool sits perfectly inside and the knobs are completely clear of any interference of the sheath.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on August 17, 2021, 12:42:08 PM
 :salute:   ...I think I'll not try to get one of these. I rarely need an oho blade. And it does seem to disturb the sleek lines of the Spirit  :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on August 17, 2021, 01:40:16 PM
:salute:   ...I think I'll not try to get one of these. I rarely need an oho blade. And it does seem to disturb the sleek lines of the Spirit  :think:
You can try your very best and still not get one :D
Rumours are it might be released for the Australian civilian market in October though.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on August 17, 2021, 01:43:25 PM
:salute:   ...I think I'll not try to get one of these. I rarely need an oho blade. And it does seem to disturb the sleek lines of the Spirit  :think:

 :iagree: Don't like these knobs at all. I'll stick with the 5 regular Spirits I already have  :D


....i might have an issue...  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on August 17, 2021, 01:50:30 PM
This one brought me to 6 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on August 17, 2021, 02:49:09 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on August 17, 2021, 03:32:37 PM
 :rofl:

One of us, one of us!  :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: an0nemus on August 18, 2021, 03:40:41 PM
Hey folks, I've never owned the Sprit but have had a few Leatherman tools over the years.  I'd order a Spirit if I can convince myself there's a legitimate difference between the two.  Aside from the possibly different tool combinations, how would you differentiate the qualities of Vic Spirit from the Leatherman?  Help me buy one!


I was like you since I owned more Leatherman MTs and a few Victorinox SAKs, but never a Victorinox MT....until yesterday. I've been rationalizing that my Rebar and ST300 are all the medium and large sized MTs I need and have been ignoring the SwissTool and Spirits.


But yesterday I finally got a Spirit and all I can is WOW. You really have to experience it by touching it to know the quality build is much better than a Leatherman. It feels like a precision tool...and even a man's jewelry.


What makes it better than any LM is the lifetime warranty Victorinox gives, I've read! My Spirit is a keeper and I'm so happy to be a member of this prestigious club!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bismouth on August 18, 2021, 03:51:55 PM
Few weeks ago I found these 2 gems from Belgian Defence, brand new :woohoo:

I've never heard of victorinox knife/multitool on the Belgian army... Is it real or just engraved by someone?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Guardian on August 18, 2021, 08:27:59 PM
I've never heard of victorinox knife/multitool on the Belgian army... Is it real or just engraved by someone?

Yep real! Got it straight from the horses mouth (Victorinox)  :salute:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70495.30.html
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on August 18, 2021, 09:32:55 PM

I was like you since I owned more Leatherman MTs and a few Victorinox SAKs, but never a Victorinox MT....until yesterday. I've been rationalizing that my Rebar and ST300 are all the medium and large sized MTs I need and have been ignoring the SwissTool and Spirits.


But yesterday I finally got a Spirit and all I can is WOW. You really have to experience it by touching it to know the quality build is much better than a Leatherman. It feels like a precision tool...and even a man's jewelry.


What makes it better than any LM is the lifetime warranty Victorinox gives, I've read! My Spirit is a keeper and I'm so happy to be a member of this prestigious club!  :hatsoff:

Welcome to the club!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on August 18, 2021, 09:43:20 PM


Few weeks ago I found these 2 gems from Belgian Defence, brand new :woohoo:

2??

I'm Belgian.. that makes 2 of us...

:poke:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: bismouth on August 18, 2021, 09:44:43 PM
Yep real! Got it straight from the horses mouth (Victorinox)  :salute:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70495.30.html

amazing ! thanks for the link :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on August 19, 2021, 12:55:53 AM
The BO was Australian Army issue and a couple of spirits

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210818/d1304dd1fd4033be7c00025cceeaca7c.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Guardian on August 19, 2021, 11:02:19 AM
The BO was Australian Army issue and a couple of spirits

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210818/d1304dd1fd4033be7c00025cceeaca7c.jpg)


  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on August 19, 2021, 07:37:15 PM
I love my MXBS  :dd: I just wish it was Surge sized... :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on August 19, 2021, 08:00:34 PM
I love my MXBS  :dd: I just wish it was Surge sized... :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Same sheath!! :tu: :D
It's pretty in Black Oxide too :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on August 19, 2021, 08:15:55 PM
:ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on August 19, 2021, 08:29:02 PM
You awl need one in your life  :pok: :twak:
I'm not sponsored by Vic' but (being a tart) my soul is available  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on August 19, 2021, 08:54:05 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 02, 2021, 06:43:54 AM
Full kit for today, as there will be some new equipment to assemble and older one to adjust both at school and at the Clinic.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nathan Ford on September 02, 2021, 07:24:14 AM
Hello, I just pick up this one with something unusual. It come with "square tip" butter blade? The model number is 3.0227.R, not N or L??. Can someone shed some light on this? Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nathan Ford on September 02, 2021, 07:27:31 AM
Why I couldn't upload all pictures at once? :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on September 02, 2021, 11:49:23 AM
I thought the N was for nylon sheath, L for Leather sheath
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 02, 2021, 12:49:14 PM
I think that the 3.0227 is the model number for the now discontinued Swisstool Spirit XC. Here's a link to the SakWiki page for it

https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Spirit

The "R" could be a country/market designation.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nathan Ford on September 02, 2021, 01:15:35 PM
I see. Mine at the right side. Actually, I never seen that tip shape before on the spirit blade.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 02, 2021, 02:45:15 PM
It is my understanding that it was the original blade for the Swisstool Spirit. It looks like yours had the tip broken or reprofiled, has it been converted into a scraper?

Tazzy's right, the "4.0822n" is the designation for the regular nylon sheath.

Still a great tool, enjoy! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nathan Ford on September 02, 2021, 03:27:40 PM
Thanks! This one was bought in Japan and I'm pretty sure that it 100% new. I called to the seller this afternoon, they confirmed that every their vic spirit (nylon case) has the same blade. ???
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Nathan Ford on September 03, 2021, 11:38:16 AM
It is my understanding that it was the original blade for the Swisstool Spirit. It looks like yours had the tip broken or reprofiled, has it been converted into a scraper?

Tazzy's right, the "4.0822n" is the designation for the regular nylon sheath.

Still a great tool, enjoy! :tu:
Thanks! This one was bought in Japan and I'm pretty sure that it 100% new. I called to the seller this afternoon, they confirmed that every their vic spirit (nylon case) has the same blade. ???
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on September 03, 2021, 11:52:46 AM
I'm sceptical.

The nailnicks are in the exact same spot if both handles would be outlined.
Which means that the Spirit on the right has a shorter blade and the end of the cutting edge looks like it ends with half an inward serration.

Maybe it's shortened by the regional importer to match the local laws regarding blade length?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 03, 2021, 01:25:39 PM
Could be; as I googled "Victorinox 3.0227r" found some examples that came from Japanese sites showing the "trimmed" blade so, it could be feasable. Let's hope someone more knowledgeable chime in on this.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Mechanickal on September 03, 2021, 09:16:25 PM
:like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Thisjk38 on September 04, 2021, 05:13:40 AM
How does one get an MXBS in the U.S?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on September 04, 2021, 07:00:45 PM
How does one get an MXBS in the U.S?
You could do worse than contact Elsinox (jolly good chap :tu: )

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,86832.msg2220365.html#msg2220365 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,86832.msg2220365.html#msg2220365)

I also think that Sos had acquired one (I could be wrong though  :think: )
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on September 25, 2021, 06:35:21 PM
I had to remove some labels from my work uniform wicking tops (so I could dispose of them)

It was a bit overkill but I used the MXBS scissors to do so (still, no point in doing this the easy way  :dunno: :whistle: )
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Fast Bill on September 27, 2021, 10:43:35 PM
I had to remove some labels from my work uniform wicking tops (so I could dispose of them)

It was a bit overkill but I used the MXBS scissors to do so (still, no point in doing this the easy way  :dunno: :whistle: )

There, and all I did today was use the scissors on my SwissChamp to snip a label. I’m clearly not complicating this enough … or I’m in a Challenge :rofl:

I really need to get in some Spirit time soon …
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 25, 2021, 05:40:11 AM
Winding down from today's chores (it is 23:36h here in PR), my Spirit helped with libations: the large wire stripper helped with the foil and the corkscrew, well... anyhow, job well done; enjoy! :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 25, 2021, 05:42:19 AM
Mod's...any ideas as to why the picture comes out doubled, and so big!?!?!  :think: :dunno:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on October 25, 2021, 10:32:37 PM
Mod's...any ideas as to why the picture comes out doubled, and so big!?!?!  :think: :dunno:

Excellent use  :tu: I had the same problem (with the pic' thing yesterday)

Awlso, emoticons are not showing until posted  :dunno:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on October 25, 2021, 11:00:09 PM
I noticed that too with my posts today…. Weird!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on October 26, 2021, 06:34:19 AM
The XBS is my favorite MT.  Probably the only thing that would make it better is if it had the serrated butter blade.
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 30, 2021, 06:43:36 PM
Spirit XC today 'cause although it is bladed, it is not as intimidating as the others I have (and it is packed with features in a very compact size!) :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on October 31, 2021, 01:51:14 AM
Spirit XC today 'cause although it is bladed, it is not as intimidating as the others I have (and it is packed with features in a very compact size!) :multi:
It doesn’t look very intimidating at all in this picture.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on October 31, 2021, 04:19:08 AM
So we just need to edc a caterpillar xylophone as well, and we will be completely harmless!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on October 31, 2021, 05:02:52 AM
So we just need to edc a caterpillar xylophone as well, and we will be completely harmless!
Or better yet, they should make Spirits that look like caterpillars or in pastel colors.  Doesn’t everything become less harmless when pastel or looks like a children’s toy.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on October 31, 2021, 01:42:15 PM
It doesn’t look very intimidating at all in this picture.

Yes it does, doesn't!?!?

So we just need to edc a caterpillar xylophone as well, and we will be completely harmless!

TR, to big for pocket carry but, maybe BOB!?!?!

Or better yet, they should make Spirits that look like caterpillars or in pastel colors.  Doesn’t everything become less harmless when pastel or looks like a children’s toy.

Or, a Victorinox Xylophone!!!

 :rofl: :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on November 05, 2021, 07:51:10 PM
XC again...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on November 05, 2021, 08:01:04 PM
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 03, 2022, 08:09:30 PM
First time in too long!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Lemonizer on January 03, 2022, 08:19:52 PM
Hooo sweet acquisition Barry ! I hope you'll enjoy it (well, I'm sure you will :P).  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 03, 2022, 09:30:20 PM
I love it Lemonizer!  It's a butter blade version, which is the blade I want.. I have a Swisstool RS for work and this one for fun 😊
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 03, 2022, 10:44:46 PM
Nice kit there, Barry; is the FP a Pelikan? :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 04, 2022, 01:07:34 AM
Thanks Juan!  No sir, it's a Dryden. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 04, 2022, 01:27:34 AM
 :hatsoff:
Thanks for the info., Barry. I browsed through their catalog, and found  the Metallic Silver with hooded nib with glod accents quite classy and elegant.

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 04, 2022, 04:33:29 AM
 :hatsoff: A pleasure Juan!  This is my first really nice fountain pen.  Mrs. R got it for me for Christmas, and it writes like a dream.  It's amazing how smooth these pens are compared to a ball point.  I've had a cheaper fountain pen for awhile, and it doesn't compare.  Are you a fountain pen fan?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 04, 2022, 04:40:57 AM
:hatsoff: A pleasure Juan!  This is my first really nice fountain pen.  Mrs. R got it for me for Christmas, and it writes like a dream.  It's amazing how smooth these pens are compared to a ball point.  I've had a cheaper fountain pen for awhile, and it doesn't compare.  Are you a fountain pen fan?

Thanks for sharing your experience and, because of its smoothness (and no need to apply any pressure for it to write; the ablity to change ink colors or formulas; how they "become one with your writing skills and form"; being a cool conversation starter), and that its easier on my hands (my job requires me to make daily record entries on each of my clients, and because of early onset of arthritis), well yes, I'm a fan of them.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 04, 2022, 04:43:33 AM
Mind you, for jotting down a number, do a grocery list, or to "lend it to someone while at the line", I either have a Bullet Space Pen or a Zebra with the Fisher refill... :facepalm: :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 04, 2022, 04:50:38 AM
 :facepalm: Me too my friend... :rofl:
Mind you, for jotting down a number, do a grocery list, or to "lend it to someone while at the line", I either have a Bullet Space Pen or a Zebra with the Fisher refill... :facepalm: :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 04, 2022, 05:24:27 AM
I just read your post about the MXBS Sherry.  I'm really intrigued by the OHO option on the blades. How's it working for you?  Are they available stateside yet? 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 04, 2022, 04:55:18 PM
A serrated kind of day :tu:. I love the butter blade!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 05, 2022, 04:59:58 PM
Tea with mine. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SurgeUk on January 06, 2022, 12:25:42 PM
Tea with mine.

 :like: (nice mug as well  :salute:)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 06, 2022, 01:21:12 PM
 :cheers: Surge!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 11, 2022, 09:53:19 PM
 :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 11, 2022, 11:19:01 PM
Nice Spirit, Barry.  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 12, 2022, 01:34:45 AM
 :cheers: Thanks Juan!  I've been having fun with it lately.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Adam5 on January 12, 2022, 03:18:06 AM
Nice pics Barry!  :tu:

I need to pull my Spirit out sometime and take some pictures.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 12, 2022, 05:31:37 AM
I hadn't had mine out in awhile.  It was sitting there and I put it on my belt.  Now I wonder what took me so long!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on January 12, 2022, 09:02:38 AM
That's the Spirit  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 12, 2022, 06:06:14 PM
 :cheers: Stitch!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: s4vi0r on January 21, 2022, 02:21:11 AM
My little contribution is this. Clip for Spirit, no glue, easy unmount....cheap and easy to build....I invite you to redesign this first attempt and trust to see your news homemade clips.
Saludos desde Valencia, España
Apparently today in 2022 Victorinox liked your idea and launched the Swiss Clip identical to the one you show in the photos. Of course with high quality steel machining work.
Congratulations on your idea! You thought outside the box a long time ago!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 21, 2022, 03:38:37 AM
 :iagree: :like:

Totally correct; so similar! :2tu: :clap:

(I'm wondering how's TEKTON doing, since it looks like a little stay in the community :think:)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on January 27, 2022, 03:03:07 AM
TaaaDaaaa!!!!
May I present my clipped XC!  :multi: :drool:
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 27, 2022, 05:26:04 AM
Perfect!!  With my favorite blade too!!  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pietervn on February 08, 2022, 03:31:27 AM
G'Day,

I finally managed to get an X at a decent price here in Oz.

I'll carry it over the next few days at work to see how I get along with it. This is a quality tool!!!

I cannot post pics at the moment, the forum gives me an error. I'll try later to add a few pics

Pete
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 08, 2022, 09:43:10 PM
G'Day,

I finally managed to get an X at a decent price here in Oz.

I'll carry it over the next few days at work to see how I get along with it. This is a quality tool!!!

I cannot post pics at the moment, the forum gives me an error. I'll try later to add a few pics

Pete

I think you finally succeeded to post the pics :)
The spirit is such a nice pair of pliers !
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pietervn on February 09, 2022, 01:10:02 AM
I think you finally succeeded to post the pics :)
The spirit is such a nice pair of pliers !

Thanks Mate, it took a while. I could add pics, once I did the post text only, one at a time. It did not allow me to add the four pics when I created the post. Odd, it has never happened before.

I have only used the blade and the scissors so far. Both are very sharp, I did run the blade over a leather strop to get the edge I like. It is more comfortable in the hand than I originally thought with the "banana" handles...  :D

Pete
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pietervn on February 17, 2022, 10:05:54 AM
G'Day,

It has been a few days now using the Spirit and I REALLY like it. The tool just oozes quality and it is SO comfortable, looks can be deceiving... My poor LM Wave is getting withdrawal symptoms.

So far it has been mainly the knife blade and the scissors. I used the pliers once and that was a very comfortable fit.

I am thinking of doing a Spirit challenge, however I want to do it when I have a few days off with a bunch of chores to do. That way I can really test the tool and its implements.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 17, 2022, 04:11:34 PM
There's a badge dedicated to the Spirit.  If it's from May onwards count me in!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pietervn on February 18, 2022, 07:57:37 AM
There's a badge dedicated to the Spirit.  If it's from May onwards count me in!

I saw the badge, I just need to pick a month. May can work for me.

Pete
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 18, 2022, 05:49:25 PM
Sounds good to me Pete!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on March 01, 2022, 08:07:23 AM
Apparently today in 2022 Victorinox liked your idea and launched the Swiss Clip identical to the one you show in the photos. Of course with high quality steel machining work.
Congratulations on your idea! You thought outside the box a long time ago!
Hello again. Today I saw Vic's novelty for 2022. Beautiful clip for our spirits, although a little late for me. Indeed, they have improved in quality compared to my design, which makes me very happy, since mine ended up broken due to poor tempering. That design was my small contribution to the forum, since I had not entered this community again. I hope to take time and continue, if not contributing, at least reading all your wonderful speeches.
Regards.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on March 01, 2022, 08:38:27 AM
:iagree: :like:

Totally correct; so similar! :2tu: :clap:

(I'm wondering how's TEKTON doing, since it looks like a little stay in the community :think:)
Hello, Juan. I'm doing very well thanks. With my young children, who don't give me much rest, but without new tools or mods to show.
Greetings.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on March 02, 2022, 05:09:19 AM
Glad to hear that you're doing good pal,and so is your little boy; I can only imagine those restless nights! But, I'm sure they're also great moments of pride and joy hangin' out around the home with him.  :tu:
Too bad to learn that the precursor of the Swisstool's clip broke, as it looked pretty good.
Hope to read again from you from time to time! "¡Salud!" :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on March 02, 2022, 12:48:02 PM
Glad to hear that you're doing good pal,and so is your little boy; I can only imagine those restless nights! But, I'm sure they're also great moments of pride and joy hangin' out around the home with him.  :tu:
Too bad to learn that the precursor of the Swisstool's clip broke, as it looked pretty good.
Hope to read again from you from time to time! "¡Salud!" :cheers:
Thank you very much. I hope to be able to contribute with new solutions, although wonders like the spirit ones are difficult to improve.
Greetings from Valencia Spain
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on March 02, 2022, 12:55:38 PM
Hello, Juan. I'm doing very well thanks. With my young children, who don't give me much rest, but without new tools or mods to show.
Greetings.

I know that feeling :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: tekton on March 02, 2022, 01:14:26 PM
I know that feeling :)
:rofl:
They are like antimatter, especially when they take any of my tools... :twak:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on March 06, 2022, 12:17:15 AM
Putting my Spirit MX Clip to use today installing door hardware. Technically the Swiss Tools ratchet is not part of the Spirit, but I borrowed it from my larger Swiss Tool X...works well in tight places like this one.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on March 10, 2022, 02:10:34 AM
Putting my Spirit MX Clip to use today installing door hardware. Technically the Swiss Tools ratchet is not part of the Spirit, but I borrowed it from my larger Swiss Tool X...works well in tight places like this one.

But, it is!!!
https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Swiss-Tools/Swiss-Tool-Spirit-X-Plus-Ratchet/p/3.0236.L
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Huntsman on March 10, 2022, 11:43:54 AM
 :like: All these recent posts - Thanks lads
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 11, 2022, 12:29:41 PM
I saw the badge, I just need to pick a month. May can work for me.

Pete

I got the badge already, but would attend again. Love the Spirit  :salute:

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p836373332-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: in_sympathy on April 11, 2022, 01:36:26 PM
Count me in guys with my latest addition - a Spirit X Plus

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 11, 2022, 03:13:29 PM
I'm hosting a Swisstool Super Challenge in May.  I'd love to have you guys!  It's for one month of carrying either the Swisstool or the Spirit, your choice.  At the end of the challenge, you are eligible for one or the other badge.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 11, 2022, 03:14:38 PM
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,88903.0.html
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: in_sympathy on April 11, 2022, 04:22:48 PM
Great news, I’m in
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 11, 2022, 04:35:29 PM
Awesome!!! 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kkokkolis on April 11, 2022, 04:52:33 PM
I ordered a clip. I hope that was a good decision.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 11, 2022, 05:14:54 PM
I ordered a clip. I hope that was a good decision.

Glad you found one. I could not even buy it at the factory store last week  :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on April 11, 2022, 06:20:37 PM
I ordered a clip. I hope that was a good decision.

Glad you could, as I don't regret or have concerns with mine! :tu:

Just in case for anyone reading this, all that the holding screw needs is to be snug (I did dab a drop of locktite on its threads); no need for torque as the clip has a contoured depression that fits in the corkscrew attachment, preventing rotation/wobbliness.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 13, 2022, 07:02:56 PM
BO Spirit came in today and was paired with a black classic:

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p873072945-4.jpg)

It was put to work right away:

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p131312561-4.jpg)

Replacing the line of the weed wacker and cleaning the lawn mower after work

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p197106517-4.jpg)

I am undecided yet if I like the black oxide. It does not seem to be very deep, still a pretty decent reflection in the tool. I think I like Gerber's version better. Will see how it will hold up. What do you guys think about the BO?

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p871500524-4.jpg)

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 13, 2022, 09:16:11 PM
Very nice BO Spirit action Sire  :like:

I've done the below pics a bit more than a year ago to compare the reflection reduction of the BO Spirit with a BO Wave.

From left to right, BO Spirit > reg. Spirit...

(https://i.imgur.com/edpDfD7.jpg)

Same position of tools and light source were kept.
From left to right, BO Spirit > BO Wave...

(https://i.imgur.com/U71HhMC.jpg)

The BO Wave does appear to do the better job with no visible light hot spots.

I think the issue with the BO Spirit here is that the BO is done on a polished surface.

I personally like the looks of the Leatherman BO more.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 13, 2022, 09:45:30 PM
 :iagree: The whole point of BO is to remove reflection. Unforutnately Vic is not doing a great job here  :-[

Thanks for the comparison, McStitchy  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 13, 2022, 11:17:09 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 13, 2022, 11:32:29 PM
That's absolutely true, but I think of it as more like black chrome.  I've never seen a cap crimper version before Sir V.  :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 13, 2022, 11:42:39 PM
I think the BO Spirits usually come as CC version Barry  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/ZtyYysw.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2022, 12:14:06 AM
 :facepalm: I honestly never noticed Stitch.  Thanks sir!  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: McStitchy on April 14, 2022, 12:53:15 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on April 17, 2022, 12:56:31 PM

I am undecided yet if I like the black oxide. It does not seem to be very deep, still a pretty decent reflection in the tool. I think I like Gerber's version better. Will see how it will hold up. What do you guys think about the BO?
Send it to me  :pok:
I'm pretty sure I'll love it  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 17, 2022, 03:18:51 PM
Send it to me  :pok:
I'm pretty sure I'll love it  :whistle:
Nice try, it is still a Spirit after all, so not going to happen  :D It is actually in my pocket right now  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ToolJoe on April 17, 2022, 04:59:00 PM
Does anybody know where to get one of the pocket clips for a Spirit. I seem to be striking out finding one in stock.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 17, 2022, 11:27:00 PM
Same issue here. I resolved to just wait half a year. They should be available then. Hopefully... :dunno:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on April 18, 2022, 01:38:15 AM
TJ, SVL; It is my understanding that they should be available again this summer. It appeared that due to complaints of the binding bolt's head shearing off, production was halted; maybe a revised version will be available then? :think:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kingofswords on April 18, 2022, 04:12:17 AM
Quote
Does anybody know where to get one of the pocket clips for a Spirit. I seem to be striking out finding one in stock.


black ones came back in last week.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 20, 2022, 10:04:15 PM
(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p914079045-4.jpg)

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p680824096-4.jpg)

Spirit XBS supported by Böker Barlow prime. Love the wood on that Barlow  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 21, 2022, 12:28:05 AM
I do too!   :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 21, 2022, 11:26:21 PM
Thanks Barry  :cheers:

(https://www.justbenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p884585466-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 07, 2022, 12:13:50 AM
Just got my clip in today, no pics yet and haven't mounted it yet but I'm thinking about doing it tomorrow. I don't like clips unless it's on a flashlight but I will try this and se how it goes

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on May 07, 2022, 06:08:22 AM
Spirit and Cadet

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 07, 2022, 07:58:01 AM
If someone else are in a hurry and cut the plastic I advise you to not do it, it's a container for when the clip are not in use

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220507/9ec1d72765cba3baafaae8cae0da6a31.jpg)

I will have to fill out the logo with red

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220507/47eb1c8f399cd404f4fdde4342fdf223.jpg)

First impressions are really good

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220507/c46bae6ebff6b4be7a7c468ff0a957a0.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 15, 2022, 05:55:00 PM
I have never been a fan of pocket clips if it's not on a flashlight but I might have changed my mind, victorinox really did a nice work with this one and I just love it. Been carrying it for a couple of days now and it sits nice in the pocket

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220515/1d213eb22153ac875b7b4ea64ff4e913.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 15, 2022, 06:42:47 PM
I've been putting it off but your post just sold me Kottskrapa.  I'm going to try one on mine.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 16, 2022, 08:17:42 AM
The only i can say would be that I would prefer if the clip was on the other side, when having it in my left pocket the clip is ub the front and not in the backside

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 16, 2022, 08:19:09 AM
I've been putting it off but your post just sold me Kottskrapa.  I'm going to try one on mine.
Happy to be an enabler

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on May 23, 2022, 09:16:43 PM
i've taken this pic a while ago, but still, I like it :)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 24, 2022, 04:00:25 AM
Beautiful pic m47!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 25, 2022, 03:16:08 PM
Was quite a nice but rainy day today

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220525/31584702c3288d089605202d84b511bc.jpg)

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 25, 2022, 04:28:21 PM
Nice shot! Like the red shield! :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 25, 2022, 04:56:41 PM
Thanks!

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on May 25, 2022, 09:52:48 PM
I will have to fill out the logo with red

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220507/c46bae6ebff6b4be7a7c468ff0a957a0.jpg)

What do you use to paint it red?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on May 26, 2022, 06:15:18 AM
What do you use to paint it red?
I used my wifes nail polish, worked really great

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: LoopCutter on May 29, 2022, 02:22:49 AM
I acquired a Spirit a couple years ago, the prettiest piece of art I owned.  A butter blade model, and I forgot about till recently as 2021 was not a good year to me. 

I found it, admired it and was curious if I could locate a standard spear blade model, found and ordered.  Here is picture of my older and near units side by side. 
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 29, 2022, 05:27:24 AM
 Very nice  :like: The XC is my favorite one as it pairs best with a folder  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on May 31, 2022, 09:30:57 PM
New entry (my 3rd Spirit), now with OHO main blade (which I should be careful showing around here, I reckon)...

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 31, 2022, 10:05:14 PM
Very nice DT!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on June 01, 2022, 10:33:17 AM
(which I should be careful showing around here, I reckon)...
Why?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on June 01, 2022, 10:48:51 AM
@m47mu74nt, to clarify my previous statement, AFAIK Germany does not normally allow carrying one-hand opening blades in combination with blade locking unless you have a very good reason (camping, work etc.). Technically the Spirit above is illegal for general carry - this also applies to Surge, Wave etc. BTW.

@Barry: thanks, I like it already :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on June 01, 2022, 10:50:47 AM
To clarify my previous statement, AFAIK Germany does not normally allow carrying one-hand opening blades in combination with blade locking unless you have a very good reason (camping, work etc.). Technically the Spirit above is illegal for general carry - this also applies to Surge, Wave etc. BTW.

Ah! yes, you may not be allowed to carry it, but you may be allowed to buy and store one  >:D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on June 01, 2022, 10:51:47 AM
Indeed, or use it on your own land.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Elqfaltaba10 on June 02, 2022, 06:55:01 PM
These are my two SwissTool Spirits, always ready.
Greetings to all.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: SirVicaLot on June 02, 2022, 09:23:48 PM
Nice picture!  :like: Welcome to MTo!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on June 03, 2022, 12:00:00 AM
Excellent pair and gorgeous picture elquefaltaba; Bienvenido a  :MTO:
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Elqfaltaba10 on June 03, 2022, 08:46:37 AM
SirVicaLot and Juan el Boricua, thanks for the welcome, a pleasure to participate.
Cheers
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 22, 2022, 04:45:06 PM
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 23, 2022, 07:17:12 AM
Very nice pic, Juan. What kind of pen is that? Looking for a nice EDC with refillable inks as I go through them.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on July 23, 2022, 03:03:29 PM
Thank s, Mr TJ. It's a Kaweco Brass Sport fountain pen.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: South_EDC on August 07, 2022, 08:53:01 PM
Hi there

Enviado desde mi SM-N975F mediante Tapatalk

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on August 07, 2022, 10:37:55 PM
Excellent!!! That coffee looks so good!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Grand_Banana on December 04, 2022, 02:27:45 AM
Spirit X and Rally for today’s carry. Functional pair with minimal tool redundancy.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: kottskrapa on December 06, 2022, 08:46:58 AM
Spirit X and Rally for today’s carry. Functional pair with minimal tool redundancy.

Great combo! Almost never use my rally due to it missing the scissors but with one on the spirit x that's ok
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Grand_Banana on December 11, 2022, 02:00:41 AM
Great combo! Almost never use my rally due to it missing the scissors but with one on the spirit x that's ok

Thanks, kottskrapa! Another preferred combo if I think I’ll need the corkscrew or the eyeglass screwdriver is to pair the spirit with the Waiter.
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 12, 2022, 04:56:54 AM
Spirit ... my favorite multitool!

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Grand_Banana on December 12, 2022, 05:00:51 AM
Spirit ... my favorite multitool!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49681475218_80ef20ceac_b.jpg)

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These are great photos!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 12, 2022, 05:02:41 AM
These are great photos!  :like:
Thank you!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 12, 2022, 04:00:53 PM
 :iagree:. Great pics!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pa_strunk on December 12, 2022, 04:04:48 PM
 :iagree: :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ROKMC MSgt John on December 20, 2022, 10:06:45 AM
My spirit helped me dismantle the SAK (but he didnt help anything)

it is MXBS but not black.  Doesn't everyone have one of these? :climber:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 20, 2022, 02:11:54 PM
No sir but I'd like to!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 22, 2022, 05:22:10 PM
Merry Christmas!

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 22, 2022, 10:20:24 PM
Merry Christmas Vadim and nice pic!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 22, 2022, 10:56:22 PM
Merry Christmas Vadim and nice pic!

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 25, 2022, 08:02:11 PM
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on December 25, 2022, 11:41:49 PM
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Beautiful pic...very festive!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 26, 2022, 02:39:35 AM
 :iagree:  :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Grand_Banana on December 26, 2022, 02:43:42 AM
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on December 26, 2022, 04:27:51 AM
Beautiful pic...very festive!!

:iagree:  :tu:

Thank you!  :hatsoff:

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Nice picture, Grand_Banana ! :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 26, 2022, 04:04:12 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Spartan19 on January 06, 2023, 10:55:50 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 07, 2023, 03:41:11 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on January 09, 2023, 04:56:24 AM
 
:like: :like:

 :iagree:...very nice combination!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zdec68 on January 12, 2023, 11:52:44 PM
another Spirit user here!

(https://i.imgur.com/PJXOMFI.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/RY2AUfv.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 13, 2023, 01:33:51 AM
Great pics!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on January 13, 2023, 01:44:44 AM
:iagree: excellent pics
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Swisster on January 13, 2023, 02:50:57 AM
where is the ruler ? The scissors are awful and should have the regular scissors like the Swisstool has. This is what has prevented me from getting a Spirit X. Swisstool is a touch more heavy duty. Spirit has the nicer chisel but thats about it
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on January 13, 2023, 09:20:18 AM
Those are great photos, zdec68!  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: zdec68 on January 13, 2023, 06:39:06 PM
Thank you!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 18, 2023, 12:53:11 PM
What a beautiful tool, my concern: Does this tool scratch easily? I mean... It is a tool so might get damaged quickly with such a smooth surface?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 18, 2023, 01:10:26 PM
I've not had it happen, and I've used both the Spirit and the bigger Swisstool for some hard uses.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 18, 2023, 07:55:13 PM
Almost sounds too good to be true lol.

And about the bit holder with wrench, Can I just fit every bit I buy at the construction market into the wrench and bitholder?

For the ratchet I think you need a certain bit? Or can you just put any bit in the ratchet aswell?

Im in doubt for the ratchet or wrench. I would like to use my own bits I already have. They also have to fit in the holder.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on February 18, 2023, 09:22:59 PM
where is the ruler ? The scissors are awful and should have the regular scissors like the Swisstool has. This is what has prevented me from getting a Spirit X. Swisstool is a touch more heavy duty. Spirit has the nicer chisel but thats about it

The Swisstool is a nails breaker (at least on mine) , Swisstool Spirit designed MUCH better in this case.
Scissors on the Spirit is not bad actually.
There is no perfect multitool, but for me, no multi-tool has yet been found to replace my Swisstool Spirit X.


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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on February 18, 2023, 09:37:56 PM
The Swisstool is a nails breaker (at least on mine) , Swisstool Spirit designed MUCH better in this case.
Scissors on the Spirit is not bad actually.
There is no perfect multitool, but for me, no multi-tool has yet been found to replace my Swisstool Spirit X.


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I also love my Spirit and wish they had the regular SAK Scissors.

(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/i86/HarleyXJGuy/6516F609-85FB-4CB9-9B6F-CF401A447C80.jpeg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 19, 2023, 12:17:01 AM
They're standard bits. 
Almost sounds too good to be true lol.

And about the bit holder with wrench, Can I just fit every bit I buy at the construction market into the wrench and bitholder?

For the ratchet I think you need a certain bit? Or can you just put any bit in the ratchet aswell?

Im in doubt for the ratchet or wrench. I would like to use my own bits I already have. They also have to fit in the holder.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 19, 2023, 12:21:19 AM
Carrying it for the last couple of weeks reminded me of how much I love mine.  I carry the Swisstool RS for work and love it too, but the Spirit is almost a work of art.  It's definitely tougher than it's good looks might have you think. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 19, 2023, 07:23:53 AM
So after weeks of obsessed searching for the right tool...

I think I come to to conclusion that its going to be a Spirit X  :D

Now I need to make up my mind of I go for the L wrench or for the Ratchet....

I know the ratchet has problems with bits falling through of you push to hard. Is that problem solved when you always use the extender? Can you push the extender through the ratchet?

Wrench just looks more sturdy, but ratchet looks more useful.

I cant carry both, help me please  :angel:

 :dunno:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on February 19, 2023, 08:03:15 AM
So after weeks of obsessed searching for the right tool...

I think I come to to conclusion that its going to be a Spirit X  :D

Now I need to make up my mind of I go for the L wrench or for the Ratchet....

I know the ratchet has problems with bits falling through of you push to hard. Is that problem solved when you always use the extender? Can you push the extender through the ratchet?

Wrench just looks more sturdy, but ratchet looks more useful.

I cant carry both, help me please  :angel:

 :dunno:

I like ratchet!  :tu:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 19, 2023, 08:12:21 AM
So after weeks of obsessed searching for the right tool...

I think I come to to conclusion that its going to be a Spirit X  :D

Now I need to make up my mind of I go for the L wrench or for the Ratchet....

I know the ratchet has problems with bits falling through of you push to hard. Is that problem solved when you always use the extender? Can you push the extender through the ratchet?

Wrench just looks more sturdy, but ratchet looks more useful.

I cant carry both, help me please  :angel:

 :dunno:

I carry both, with facing red plastic bit holdes (one set of bits stored fully enclosed in the two parts.

Another option is going for the L wrench and adding a Facom/USAG/KS TOOLS/whatever 180° ratchet like the Facom R.180 ratchet (see the ratchet thread, there are many variants available). This option adds quite some features (but isn't as pretty as the Vic)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 19, 2023, 08:13:25 AM
I like ratchet!  :tu:

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Thanks!! Are you able to push the extender through the ratchet like you can pull the bits through?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 19, 2023, 08:22:03 AM
I carry both, with facing red plastic bit holdes (one set of bits stored fully enclosed in the two parts.

Another option is going for the L wrench and adding a Facom/USAG/KS TOOLS/whatever 180° ratchet like the Facom R.180 ratchet (see the ratchet thread, there are many variants available). This option adds quite some features (but isn't as pretty as the Vic)

Thanks for your reply, I would love to but I dont think it all will fit into the "plus sheath"?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on February 19, 2023, 08:52:16 AM
Thanks!! Are you able to push the extender through the ratchet like you can pull the bits through?
No, you can't push the extender through the ratchet, but you can push/pull the bits through the ratchet with some resistance.
Picture #2 for example, that's exactly how the extender sits in the ratchet.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 19, 2023, 09:25:59 AM
No, you can't push the extender through the ratchet, but you can push/pull the bits through the ratchet with some resistance.
Picture #2 for example, that's exactly how the extender sits in the ratchet.

Awesome!

Think I will buy the wrench version and try to find the ratchet without the bitkit. As the wrench version is 40 Euro cheaper.

Amazon swisstool ratchet sold out  :(
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 19, 2023, 09:55:04 AM
Thanks for your reply, I would love to but I dont think it all will fit into the "plus sheath"?
Probably not,
I don't use the original sheath, it tuck these into my hand bag
I love the Vic ratchet, but R.180+extender (or any other brand variant) is a much better deal, features wise.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 19, 2023, 10:34:52 AM
I've posted the side-by-side comparison here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,88713.msg2401019.html#msg2401019)

Below is how I carry my Vic set : it is very flat and compact so I accept the missing features (I do carry the full Facom R.pico or R.nano set in the car trunk :facepalm:)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 19, 2023, 10:42:16 AM
Oh boy, just ordered my first multitool.

I went for the Swisstool Spirit X Plus Ratchet set with Nylon sheath.

Will be delivered on Tuesday if all goes well  :ahhh

Thanks for your advise all. It was a battle between the spirit x and leatherman wave plus. Hope I made a good decision although I do think both tools are a solid choice.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 19, 2023, 10:43:20 AM
I've posted the side-by-side comparison here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,88713.msg2401019.html#msg2401019)

Below is how I carry my Vic set : it is very flat and compact so I accept the missing features (I do carry the full Facom R.pico or R.nano set in the car trunk :facepalm:)

Oh oh, is this where it ends??? Nice bag!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on February 19, 2023, 10:48:07 AM
Oh boy, just ordered my first multitool.

I went for the Swisstool Spirit X Plus Ratchet set with Nylon sheath.

Will be delivered on Tuesday if all goes well  :ahhh

Thanks for your advise all. It was a battle between the spirit x and leatherman wave plus. Hope I made a good decision although I do think both tools are a solid choise.
Spirit X is a great MT and really solid choice, think you’ll love it, congrats
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 19, 2023, 02:42:42 PM
Oh oh, is this where it ends??? Nice bag!
It is a 5.11 LV6 first generation in dark blue (called "night watch" by 5.11) with some slight modifications : I added a handle and made Velcro modules to go inside
It is my perfect handbag, previously I had a maxpedition CAP and then a vanquest 6x9 (maybe?), But the LV6 form factor is better for urban carry
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 19, 2023, 03:23:57 PM
Oh boy, just ordered my first multitool.

I went for the Swisstool Spirit X Plus Ratchet set with Nylon sheath.

Will be delivered on Tuesday if all goes well  :ahhh

Thanks for your advise all. It was a battle between the spirit x and leatherman wave plus. Hope I made a good decision although I do think both tools are a solid choice.

Having both, the spirit is more "dense", no one hand opening of blades (not true anymore with some variants), but all tools being available closed is nice... It also carries some gentleman feeling the wave doesn't.
Modding wise the wave is a much better platform
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 19, 2023, 07:34:52 PM
Having both, the spirit is more "dense", no one hand opening of blades (not true anymore with some variants), but all tools being available closed is nice... It also carries some gentleman feeling the wave doesn't.
Modding wise the wave is a much better platform

Yeah if I worked with it everyday multiple times I would probably go for a leatherman. But I love the tools on this one and I wont use it everyday so the one hand openings are not important for me.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on February 19, 2023, 08:12:27 PM
Yeah if I worked with it everyday multiple times I would probably go for a leatherman. But I love the tools on this one and I wont use it everyday so the one hand openings are not important for me.
You can also get Spirit MX with one hand opening blade, if it's very important for you.

The big plus for Spirit is: outside opening tools, quality with absolutely zero play on ALL tools, awl, narrow-long-flat screwdriver, long-phillips screwdriver, chisel, wire stripper and scraper,

which are not in the Leatherman Wave, except maybe wire stripper, but it does not work as good as on the Spirit.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 19, 2023, 09:48:18 PM
I can only agree with you :)
my Spirits are ALL flawless, that's not the case with my Waves
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 20, 2023, 07:50:38 PM
Got it in the mail today and wow! What a great piece, I never held a multitool in my hands but I am really impressed.

There is a little bit of damage on the pliers, should I accept this or return it?

(https://i.imgur.com/hTcczI4.jpg)

What would you do?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 20, 2023, 08:10:37 PM
is that a defect of the steel or a hit?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 20, 2023, 08:29:54 PM
is that a defect of the steel or a hit?
What do you mean with a hit?

It looks like a defect, it should be smooth right? Looks like some super ant took a bite out of it lol.

(https://i.imgur.com/XgoCPzD.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 20, 2023, 09:48:48 PM
Send those pictures to Victorinox aftersales service, they should be able to tell you if that is just "cosmetics" or not
But honestly if you bought it online, I would return it (also depends on what you want to do with the tool : beat the heck out of it? keep it, shelf queen? return it)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 20, 2023, 10:18:35 PM
Send those pictures to Victorinox aftersales service, they should be able to tell you if that is just "cosmetics" or not
But honestly if you bought it online, I would return it (also depends on what you want to do with the tool : beat the heck out of it? keep it, shelf queen? return it)

Hmm, decided to return it. They will send another piece if its still available.

Im not a heavy user,  but I paid €210,00 for the set. I think I can demand a tool without any damage.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: TazzieRob on February 21, 2023, 12:24:28 AM
Fair Enough, Berg, Although it probably wasn't anything to worry about, you definitely don't expect to see that on a brand new tool.

I've said plenty of times elsewhere on here that I always thought I'd get a Wave to upgrade from the Juice XE6, but got a Surge through work. After buying a Spirit X I see no need for the Wave. The Spirit X is my at home weekend use tool, but I'd be happy carrying one all day everyday.

I'm sure you'll be very happy with it when you get your replacement  :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 21, 2023, 02:54:50 AM
Hmm, decided to return it. They will send another piece if its still available.

Im not a heavy user,  but I paid €210,00 for the set. I think I can demand a tool without any damage.
I agree with you for sure  :multi:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on February 21, 2023, 06:49:28 AM
Don't even think twice,return it!
Not up to normal Victorinox standard.
Their customer service is top notch.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 21, 2023, 09:19:37 PM
Don't even think twice,return it!
Not up to normal Victorinox standard.
Their customer service is top notch.

You are right, I just delivered the package at the postal office. Hope I will get the replacement soon.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: ToolJoe on February 22, 2023, 04:19:23 AM
I just wanted to chime in about Vic customer service. I had an issue with the scissors on a previous Spirit and they replaced it with a new Spirit no questions asked.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 22, 2023, 04:54:08 PM
The plus is out of stock  :-\

I orderd the Swisstool Spirit X without ratchet now. With the money saved I will buy a Victorinox Minichamp Alox.

I can always upgrade with ratchet as its a stand-alone tool anyway.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on February 22, 2023, 06:42:10 PM
The plus is out of stock  :-\

I orderd the Swisstool Spirit X without ratchet now. With the money saved I will buy a Victorinox Minichamp Alox.

I can always upgrade with ratchet as its a stand-alone tool anyway.

You mean Victorinox Ratchet ?
And where can I get it ?
I found only Victorinox SwissTool Bit, Bit Wrench and Nylon Belt Pouch Set from the Swiss Knife Shop, which is sold out of course.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 22, 2023, 07:56:26 PM
At the time I went to the official Victorinox shop in Paris, but it's closed now ...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on February 22, 2023, 08:43:51 PM
You mean Victorinox Ratchet ?
And where can I get it ?
I found only Victorinox SwissTool Bit, Bit Wrench and Nylon Belt Pouch Set from the Swiss Knife Shop, which is sold out of course.

They are available on Amazon.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Berg on March 15, 2023, 07:03:58 PM
Still very happy with my decision!

I just enjoy open and close the tools once in a while haha.

But you guys could have warned me about the Victorinox...
You never told me this could be addicting, I also own an Explorer and 2 SwissChamps now!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2023, 12:37:19 AM
Believe me, you've seen nothing yet  :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 16, 2023, 02:50:55 AM
Believe me, you've seen nothing yet  :rofl:

 :iagree:

Came across a post I made in 2014 or 2015 talking about how these Vic tools are an addiction and how I had like two or three of em.

Please don’t ask me how many I own now and definitely don’t tell my wife!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 16, 2023, 06:33:59 AM
 :rofl: I know that feeling!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pietervn on March 23, 2023, 08:52:05 AM
G'Day,

I finally capitulated and got a Spirit MX. First one arrived on Friday. Opened the parcel, got the tool out but was sorely disappointed. The blade side pliers pivot was so tight that the Mrs could not open the tool. All the other tools were good. I contacted the warranty peoples in Sydney and they replaced the tool on Monday. I got the replacement today and ALL IS GOOD. I would like to thank Sheldon and Hammond for the excellent service.

This is a very nice version of the Spirit. I'm a lefty, but can open and close the blade easily. Years of right hand indoctrination has trained the right hand well!!! I would prefer to have a leather pouch, but will use the nylon one to see how it holds up and how I like it. The blade is a few mm's shorter, but that will not be a problem. I have a week off work and will use it extensively.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 23, 2023, 02:22:44 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on March 23, 2023, 03:43:39 PM
What an exciting read about Bergs first MT.  I can assure you even with daily carry and use at work my Spirit still looks good.  You can see the fine scratches but let me tell you in hand it still is very shiny.  I cannot recall how long I've been carrying mine but at minimum is 5 years.  Its my work tool and gets used every single day.  I rarely do much to it in terms of cleaning anymore.  I use it and put back into its sheath.  The velcro is weak now but the sheath is great over all, its 4.0822N1

The scissors are nothing like what we know and love on our SAKs but I've come to accept them as they are.  Love the butter blade.  Love the chisel.  There isn't a tool I don't love actually.  I have the L wrench but I also carry a Surge so I use its bits. 

 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 23, 2023, 04:43:16 PM
Exactly my friend!  I love mine, especially with the butter blade.  The Spirit is a quality multi tool that packs a punch way above it's size.  I'm really interested in the one hand opening blades but can't quite swing the cost right now  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on March 23, 2023, 05:47:26 PM
 :salute:

Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on March 23, 2023, 09:20:40 PM
Exactly my friend!  I love mine, especially with the butter blade.  The Spirit is a quality multi tool that packs a punch way above it's size.  I'm really interested in the one hand opening blades but can't quite swing the cost right now  :facepalm:

Coming into this as a huge Spyderco fan I was once all onboard with one handed opening being great.

That said after years of Spirit carry I can safely say it’s meh. The number of times I “needed” OHO I can very much count on one hand. On one hand, see what I did there?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on March 23, 2023, 09:35:38 PM
 ;)

(https://media.tenor.com/images/e9308f604980013148aa2af6fb86b756/tenor.gif)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 24, 2023, 01:38:59 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Sos24 on March 29, 2023, 08:14:54 AM
I love my Spirit.  The black is my most used just because it always sits on my one side table.
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on March 29, 2023, 09:18:22 AM
:like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2023, 03:56:30 PM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on April 05, 2023, 12:34:55 AM
  The spirit pliers compared to the troubleshooter’s pliers precision tweezers. ;)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on April 05, 2023, 01:47:10 AM
I love my Spirit.  The black is my most used just because it always sits on my one side table.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230329/60c062d3094013e80957384c8aef923a.jpg)

And because it is black and awesomer!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Grand_Banana on June 14, 2023, 04:32:10 AM
Versatility of tool use today.  No action shots we were in the throes of packing up the house.

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This serrated blade is perfect for cutting cardboard. The scissors are now my favorite for cutting zip ties. Used the Phillips, pliers, and wire stripper to remove our video doorbell and reinstall the original. Pliers and Philips also removed a couple more furniture tip kits. And, the can opener 3mm flat head removed outlet cover screws to replace child safe with original.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 14, 2023, 04:52:13 AM
That's my model.  That blade is an incredible cutter and the tool set is as close to perfection as I could want.  I can hardly wait to carry mine again.  I may never take it off my belt again  :rofl:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Grand_Banana on June 14, 2023, 05:47:20 AM
 :iagree: after the swisschamp challenge my spirit was the first back out. It’s now pulling its weight as the primary PBMT I’m using to move.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Neon Sunset on June 16, 2023, 06:48:56 PM
I've tried varied and sundry multi tools. The Spirit has endured. Comforting to know it's with me.

(https://i.ibb.co/47phF6X/IMG-20230616-124258.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VtTfL7z)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: in_sympathy on June 16, 2023, 11:02:29 PM
I've tried varied and sundry multi tools. The Spirit has endured. Comforting to know it's with me.

(https://i.ibb.co/47phF6X/IMG-20230616-124258.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VtTfL7z)
I’m sure quite a few of us here can relate
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 17, 2023, 01:11:05 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Grand_Banana on June 17, 2023, 01:18:18 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on June 17, 2023, 06:16:32 AM
 :iagree: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nakken on July 05, 2023, 08:57:16 PM
Old vs new. One word, remarkable :salute:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 05, 2023, 09:12:41 PM
 :iagree:.  I'm looking forward to your experience with the one hand opening.  It seems like everyone loves it!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on July 06, 2023, 12:10:49 AM
I hope they do not discontinue the "regular" Spirit opening blade, because with OH blade they make big mistake to shorten the blade, compared to regular Spirit.

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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49681475218_80ef20ceac_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 06, 2023, 02:29:26 AM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 06, 2023, 07:19:21 AM
I have both. Expecting my "new" OHO tomorrow after sending in my original for repair due to excessive lateral play in the pliers. They are sending me a new tool. I think I prefer the non- OHO version more. Smoother in the pocket and slightly more comfortable to me when using. I have strong nails and so opening has not been an issue for me.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nakken on July 06, 2023, 08:07:11 AM
Excellent picture, Vadim :drool:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 06, 2023, 04:25:34 PM
 :iagree:...a beautiful image!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Vadim on July 06, 2023, 06:00:35 PM
nakken
MrToolJunkie


Thank you!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on July 06, 2023, 09:52:33 PM
 :like: they’re right - cracking pic!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 06, 2023, 11:47:36 PM
 :iagree: completely!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 07, 2023, 06:03:51 AM
I need to up my photo game! Already thinking of shots for the upcoming 60 day challenge!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 07, 2023, 07:04:24 PM
Me too!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 08, 2023, 11:16:07 PM
Here is a pic from a morning hike this morning. My new MX clip that was replaced by Victorinox since the first one had loose pliers.  This one is all tight and perfect.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 08, 2023, 11:23:52 PM
Great news and nice pic!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nakken on July 09, 2023, 12:39:50 AM
:iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 09, 2023, 12:43:39 AM
Thank you Barry and nakken!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nakken on July 15, 2023, 05:37:27 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10834.0;attach=556315;image)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 15, 2023, 05:51:39 PM
Beautiful pic!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nakken on July 15, 2023, 05:57:21 PM
Thanks Barry :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 15, 2023, 09:45:47 PM
Amazing picture, nakken! How are you liking the MX clip so far?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nakken on July 15, 2023, 10:16:14 PM
Thanks MrToolJunkie :cheers:

I haven't had the pleasure of carrying it much yet. I got some time off work, so I mostly stick with the ArmBar for the orange challenge. Really looking forward to the Spirit challenge to give it a go :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on July 15, 2023, 11:28:13 PM
A Spirit I got a while ago...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 15, 2023, 11:29:45 PM
Very nice! Contrasts well with your new Squirt!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on July 15, 2023, 11:33:00 PM
Thanks -it does, doesn't it?  Note the clip, not one from Vic... predating those by many years...
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nakken on July 15, 2023, 11:39:56 PM
Thanks -it does, doesn't it?  Note the clip, not one from Vic... predating those by many years...
Nicely done :like: Is that a modified Wave clip?
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on July 16, 2023, 12:37:29 AM
Yes. This Spirit has a bit of  history (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1797546.html#msg1797546) behind it. Forum member J-Sews  modified (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,858.0.html) the clip onto it many years ago, then Grant got it, then me, is the short version  8) I've had it a few years now but its history is quite interesting. :ahhh
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: nakken on July 16, 2023, 01:21:18 AM
Yes. This Spirit has a bit of  history (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78904.msg1797546.html#msg1797546) behind it. Forum member J-Sews  modified (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,858.0.html) the clip onto it many years ago, then Grant got it, then me, is the short version  8) I've had it a few years now but its history is quite interesting. :ahhh
That is very cool :cheers:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on July 16, 2023, 05:17:25 AM
 :iagree:...very cool story!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 16, 2023, 06:25:30 AM
 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: pietervn on August 10, 2023, 12:24:54 PM
G'Day guys,

I am looking for a very specific Spirit. I read in the Wiki that there is a Spirit XBS that does NOT have the cap crimper plier head with reference: 3.0224.xxx. I can only see the regular XBS on various sites that has the CC plier head. I see the MXBS has a scissors, but I don't really need / want the second rescue blade. That version has a regular plier head. Searches on the interweb did not bring the specific version up either.

Is this an older model, and if so are they still available for sale?

Basically I'm looking for a BO version of the regular Spirit X or a MX in BO.

Cheers, Pete
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on August 18, 2023, 07:31:03 PM
Sorry, can't help you there Pete, maybe others?

Anyway, here is one of mine doing a good job.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Juan el Boricua on September 21, 2023, 10:14:09 PM
XC quartering guavas! :tu: :multi:  [ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]  
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 21, 2023, 10:28:05 PM
That blade is amazing!  Cleanup is short and sweet too :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NutSAK on September 21, 2023, 10:36:17 PM
 :iagree:  :like:

MX, X BO CC, OG  I love them all, but the MX takes the cake despite the 3mm shorter blade.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53204476975_26d33c7394_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 22, 2023, 02:54:12 AM
Very nice!!  :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on September 22, 2023, 02:49:12 PM
:iagree:  :like:

MX, X BO CC, OG  I love them all, but the MX takes the cake despite the 3mm shorter blade.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53204476975_26d33c7394_h.jpg)

How do you like the pocket clip? I’ve been meaning to get one for one of my spirits but haven’t yet.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NutSAK on September 22, 2023, 03:25:20 PM
The pocket clip is excellent and has greatly improved the Spirit for me, transforming my daily carry options.  I don't like having pouches on my belt except when working outdoors, and now that I have pocket clips I carry a Spririt much more than I did previously, at home and at the office.  It holds tightly with no movement of the tool in my pocket, but is also easy to clip/unclip with just the right resistance.  The only reason I haven't added one to my OG Spirit is that it is dedicated to a Skinth M-Shield loadout, shown below.

An odd thing about the MX Clip model is that Victorinox attaches the clip to the "wrong" side of tool, IMO, but I believe they do that for easier packaging in the blister pack and obviously it is easily swapped to the other side.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53205619033_c1fa1a256d_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: gustophersmob on September 22, 2023, 03:40:26 PM
Thanks!  :cheers:

I’ll be ordering one today.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on September 22, 2023, 08:27:40 PM
Great pics! Love the Spirit!!!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NutSAK on September 22, 2023, 10:54:19 PM
Thanks!  :cheers:

I’ll be ordering one today.

 :cheers:  You bet.  Anything I can do to help you spend your money, just ask!

 :D
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on September 24, 2023, 12:45:25 AM
The pocket clip is excellent and has greatly improved the Spirit for me, transforming my daily carry options.  I don't like having pouches on my belt except when working outdoors, and now that I have pocket clips I carry a Spririt much more than I did previously, at home and at the office.  It holds tightly with no movement of the tool in my pocket, but is also easy to clip/unclip with just the right resistance.  The only reason I haven't added one to my OG Spirit is that it is dedicated to a Skinth M-Shield loadout, shown below.

An odd thing about the MX Clip model is that Victorinox attaches the clip to the "wrong" side of tool, IMO, but I believe they do that for easier packaging in the blister pack and obviously it is easily swapped to the other side.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53205619033_c1fa1a256d_h.jpg)

Excellent photo and load out.

Not so excellent memory, that is a Large Shield in case anyone is looking to copy or some such.
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: NutSAK on September 24, 2023, 04:35:56 AM
Excellent photo and load out.

Not so excellent memory, that is a Large Shield in case anyone is looking to copy or some such.

Yes, L-Shield. I stand corrected. :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Petros Sampatakos on November 06, 2023, 08:48:35 AM
A three days old Spirit joined the family! Great feel in the hand , great tools. My only complaint is that the pliers have a bit of a play (about 0.5mm).
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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Echotech on November 06, 2023, 09:13:44 AM
A three days old Spirit joined the family! Great feel in the hand , great tools. My only complaint is that the pliers have a bit of a play (about 0.5mm).
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Congrats and welcome to the club :D now come and say hello in the Spirit 60 day challenge :tu:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 07, 2023, 02:28:35 AM
Very nice and  :iagree:  Come on over and say hello!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: trichosirius on February 02, 2024, 03:50:32 PM
First post here of 2024? Come on guys, let’s see those Spirits  :pok:

Only had mine a week now and I can’t stop playing with it  :dd:

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Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 02, 2024, 09:35:35 PM
They're great multitools!  Congratulations!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on February 03, 2024, 10:27:59 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/7Iy9XbR.jpeg)
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 03, 2024, 02:09:43 PM
A cap crimper!  :like:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Magic Bus on February 03, 2024, 02:34:02 PM
A cap crimper!  :like:
Thanks Barry, it’s such a great tool   :salute:
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Aloha on February 03, 2024, 04:24:51 PM
They look nice all shiny but man they look amazing in BO. 
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 03, 2024, 04:39:22 PM
 :iagree: and  :cheers: Magic Bus!
Title: Re: Spirit owners club
Post by: MrToolJunkie on February 04, 2024, 04:45:56 AM
Very cool...congratulations! I like the XBS version a lot.