I have a Swisstool, do I need a Spirit?

Dunc · **Reply #60 on:** March 30, 2008, 04:49:19 PM

Very much so

Dunc

Styerman · **Reply #61 on:** April 10, 2008, 08:55:50 PM

Yes ! Tuff to pocket carry a Swisstool ! I gave my Swisstool to a young fella on his way to Afganastan , but I wouldnt give up my Spirit .

Chris

Benner · **Reply #62 on:** April 10, 2008, 08:57:23 PM

Quote from: Styerman on April 10, 2008, 08:55:50 PM

Yes ! Tuff to pocket carry a Swisstool !

Not to me.

That's what I have done for weeks.

Roadie · **Reply #63 on:** April 10, 2008, 09:46:46 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 10, 2008, 08:57:23 PM

Quote from: Styerman on April 10, 2008, 08:55:50 PM
Yes ! Tuff to pocket carry a Swisstool !

Not to me. That's what I have done for weeks.

Yup i've pocket carried one every so often and didn't have much trouble. The only tool i don't find easy to pocket carry is the MP800 as the thickness is a bit annoying, don't mind the weight though.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #64 on:** April 10, 2008, 10:14:48 PM

You can pocket carry a ST, but I'd prefere to have it suspended from a belt hanger, rather than have it ratling around loose in your pockets looking for all the world like your happy to see everyone

Roadie · **Reply #65 on:** April 10, 2008, 10:30:24 PM

Quote from: micky d on April 10, 2008, 10:14:48 PM

You can pocket carry a ST, but I'd prefere to have it suspended from a belt hanger, rather than have it ratling around loose in your pockets looking for all the world like your happy to see everyone

Oh the potential for jokes is vast

It is much easier having a tool on your belt.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #66 on:** April 10, 2008, 10:32:09 PM

It is, and plus the fact, unless there looking really hard, there'll probably just assume it's a phone

WhichDawg · **Reply #67 on:** April 11, 2008, 01:44:33 AM

I tried carrying the Swisstool, just couldn't get used to it (size&weight), now the Spirit-I don't even know it's there!
understand I carry a p.s.k, flashlight and champion plus in a pouch, and my keychain with stuff on it too!

NutSAK · **Reply #68 on:** April 11, 2008, 02:15:51 PM

Sheath carry is the number one reason why I traded off my Swisstool. It seems much larger on the belt than the Spirit, and the cordura sheath wouldn't stay put--it would slide forward and back on me. I work in an office, and nobody has ever commented about the Spirit on my belt. I think they assume it's a cell phone, as Dawg mentioned.

Dunc · **Reply #69 on:** April 11, 2008, 04:08:18 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 10, 2008, 08:57:23 PM

Quote from: Styerman on April 10, 2008, 08:55:50 PM
Yes ! Tuff to pocket carry a Swisstool !

Not to me. That's what I have done for weeks.

I sometimes pocket carry my Swisstool , like Benner its not a problem .
Funny how Benner and I share very similar views on EDC

Theres been a few times now that I've totally agreed with his opinions .

dunc

Benner · **Reply #70 on:** April 11, 2008, 04:15:01 PM

Quote from: dunc5 on April 11, 2008, 04:08:18 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 10, 2008, 08:57:23 PM
Quote from: Styerman on April 10, 2008, 08:55:50 PM
Yes ! Tuff to pocket carry a Swisstool !

Not to me. That's what I have done for weeks.

I sometimes pocket carry my Swisstool , like Benner its not a problem .
Funny how Benner and I share very similar views on EDC Theres been a few times now that I've totally agreed with his opinions .

dunc

Like I've said before mate, great minds think alike.

We just have good taste.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #71 on:** April 11, 2008, 06:46:26 PM

Or idiot's rarely differ

I carry the ST for edc too, just not at work

Benner · **Reply #72 on:** April 11, 2008, 06:47:23 PM

Quote from: micky d on April 11, 2008, 06:46:26 PM

Or idiot's rarely differ

I carry the ST for edc too, just not at work

You're just saying that to be as great as me and Dunc.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #73 on:** April 11, 2008, 07:08:48 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 11, 2008, 06:47:23 PM

Quote from: micky d on April 11, 2008, 06:46:26 PM
Or idiot's rarely differ

I carry the ST for edc too, just not at work

You're just saying that to be as great as me and Dunc.

Well yeah

, one day I want to be a hero like you guys too

ducktapehero · **Reply #74 on:** April 11, 2008, 08:14:42 PM

When I pocket carry my Spirit my wife looks at my pocket and says "You wish".

What does she mean by that?

Dunc · **Reply #75 on:** April 11, 2008, 08:23:13 PM

Quote from: ducktapehero on April 11, 2008, 08:14:42 PM

When I pocket carry my Spirit my wife looks at my pocket and says "You wish".

What does she mean by that?

Mine says that when I edc my LM Micra

Dunc

ducktapehero · **Reply #76 on:** April 11, 2008, 08:27:34 PM

Quote

Mine says that when I edc my LM Micra

I understand, I've been compared to a Vic Classic. A dull one too.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #77 on:** April 11, 2008, 10:36:02 PM

Quote from: ducktapehero on April 11, 2008, 08:14:42 PM

When I pocket carry my Spirit my wife looks at my pocket and says "You wish".

What does she mean by that?

, women are such cruel, sarcastic creatures

Abstraction · **Reply #78 on:** April 13, 2008, 08:54:16 PM

Quote from: NutSAK on April 11, 2008, 02:15:51 PM

Sheath carry is the number one reason why I traded off my Swisstool. It seems much larger on the belt than the Spirit, and the cordura sheath wouldn't stay put--it would slide forward and back on me. I work in an office, and nobody has ever commented about the Spirit on my belt. I think they assume it's a cell phone, as Dawg mentioned.

I realised the other day that you can fit the Swisstool in the Spirit shealth, makes it a lot more compact when space is an issue and doesnt stretch out the sheath at all, just means it velcros up slightly higher and is slightly stiffer to get out (could be awkward in conjunction with pocket carrying

). Of course when space is an issue i just carry the spirit but its a nice option to have.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #79 on:** April 13, 2008, 10:19:01 PM

Quote from: Abstraction on April 13, 2008, 08:54:16 PM

Quote from: NutSAK on April 11, 2008, 02:15:51 PM
Sheath carry is the number one reason why I traded off my Swisstool. It seems much larger on the belt than the Spirit, and the cordura sheath wouldn't stay put--it would slide forward and back on me. I work in an office, and nobody has ever commented about the Spirit on my belt. I think they assume it's a cell phone, as Dawg mentioned.

I realised the other day that you can fit the Swisstool in the Spirit shealth, makes it a lot more compact when space is an issue and doesnt stretch out the sheath at all, just means it velcros up slightly higher and is slightly stiffer to get out (could be awkward in conjunction with pocket carrying ). Of course when space is an issue i just carry the spirit but its a nice option to have.

So how are you getting on with them mate

Abstraction · **Reply #80 on:** April 14, 2008, 09:49:43 AM

I've just finished my weeks work so havent had any chance to properly put them to the test which is why i've not really said another other than my initial thoughts. I've been EDC'ing the Spirit in place of my SAK, just because i can, but so far the toughest thing it's had to do with is slicing open some boxes (which the sharp blades did done very very well, the serated... not so useful) oh and i also used the philips on my ST a few times to open my computer case (chose it over the spirit as it was closer at the time). Other than that opportunities to use them have been sparse - the problem with commuting 4 hours a day to work in london at night since i got them!

I've got a week off now though (shift work) and am going camping wednesday for 3 days which is when both will be put to the test i imagine. I'll be carrying the spirit on my belt, the ST-X in my pack, my SAK in my pocket and my swisscard in my wallet, so i'll let you know how my collection of Victorinox tools handle

The main difference so far given my limited use of them is the size, pictures really dont do justice to how much smaller the spirit is, in fact even looking at them doesn't; it's only when you have them in your hand, pocket or on a belt you really do notice a huge difference.

Benner · **Reply #81 on:** April 14, 2008, 12:04:02 PM

I noticed that as well. I didn't really expect to notice that much of a difference between the 2 from all the pictures I saw, but after holding micky d's one, it felt much more slender.