Maybe A swiss tool?

hawkchucker · **on:** January 16, 2010, 01:07:27 AM

OK I am actually thinking of a Swiss tool. I actually never handled one or owned one, but feel I need to try it. But now the question is..

I want a sport ratchet also, but it is only sold with the spirit. Can I just order one seperatly, and will it fit into the sheath with it?

Neil · **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:10:03 AM

I don't know if he's got stock at the moment but Tim sells the ratchet separate. Not seen him list it separate on the store though so you'd need to PM him.

hawkchucker · **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:11:20 AM

Cool! still got one to trade?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:17:57 AM

Just remember, there's a BIG difference between the SwissTool Ratchet and the Sport Ratchet.

I'm not trying to split hairs, but if you ask for the wrong one you might be disappointed!

Def

hawkchucker · **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:19:03 AM

Is there a comparison photo anywhere of them?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:21:02 AM

The pic above is the ratchet found with some SwissTool models. This is the Sport Ratchet:

It's a discontinued oddity that is so ugly it appeals to collectors and is more or less worthless as a user!

Def

Neil · **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:24:04 AM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 16, 2010, 01:11:20 AM

Cool! still got one to trade?

Nope sorry

My Swiss Tool gets the cack beat out of it, you certainly wouldn't want it after me

hawkchucker · **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:24:27 AM

Ohh Jeez that thing. OK i know that that is not what I want!

hawkchucker · **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:24:56 AM

But will it fit into the sheath with the bits?

Neil · **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:31:55 AM

Good question, I know there is the pouch that will take the Swiss Tool and the bits and the bit wrench (its catalogue number is 4.0833.L) but I've no idea if it'd be able to fit the ratchet in $:-\$

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:52:39 AM

Yes, that sheath will hold everything.

Def

Sazabi · **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2010, 02:30:02 AM

Quote from: Neil on January 16, 2010, 01:31:55 AM

Good question, I know there is the pouch that will take the Swiss Tool and the bits and the bit wrench (its catalogue number is 4.0833.L) but I've no idea if it'd be able to fit the ratchet in $:-\$

Mmhmm, the wrench fits onto the bit holder almost the same as the ratchet does... the extension bit would likewise fit, like Grant says, in place of the corkscrew and minidriver slot on the sheath.

Dunc · **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2010, 09:48:38 AM

If you order a ratchet from Tim don't forget to order the little extension bar at the same time . I forgot and really could do with one

Dunc

donvito · **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2010, 05:40:39 PM

Quote from: Dunc on January 16, 2010, 09:48:38 AM

If you order a ratchet from Tim don't forget to order the little extension bar at the same time . I forgot and really could do with one

Dunc

The extension is a must, holds the bits better that the ratchet and gives longer reach

grimm_kaosboy · **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2010, 05:37:54 PM

Buy the swisstool of choice, THEN buy a pouch with ratchet kit. The ratchet kit "should" include the extension bar with it. That's what I did, albiet with the ¼" driver wrench, not the ratchet set. When I save the monies up I will but the spirit (seeing as how I don't have one) and ratchet all together.

grimm_kaosboy · **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2010, 05:45:59 PM

Just checked eBay USA, and they have them for around 40 bucks...you may want to just but the swissspirit and ratchet complete at roughly double that, you would at least have a spare tool and won't hurt the wallet psychologically as bad (in my head anyways).
For those looking for the abortion fondly known as the sportsratchet, there are a few currently listed as well.
If the sportsratchet only had a metal driver instead of a plastic one I wouldn't have been so tremendously underwhelmed...or disappointed.

DaveK · **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2010, 12:34:53 AM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 16, 2010, 01:24:56 AM

But will it fit into the sheath with the bits?

Quote from: Neil on January 16, 2010, 01:31:55 AM

Good question, I know there is the pouch that will take the Swiss Tool and the bits and the bit wrench (its catalogue number is 4.0833.L) but I've no idea if it'd be able to fit the ratchet in $:-\$

I traded a Swisstool with a big pouch with a sort of front compartment to Mike LOTS last year. He could check for you, but I remember it being pretty big.

I took a pic when I was getting rid of it - I'll dig it out....

Here we are:

I can't remember for sure, but Mike could check

Nikos · **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2010, 01:08:28 AM

IIRC it does fit the bits and ratchet+extension but you lose the slot for the corkscrew attachment as that's where the ratchet extension goes.

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