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Whistle Stopper - Victorinox SwissTool Spirit Multitool with Pouch
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List Price: $98.00
Our Price: $47.49
Your Save: $ 50.51 ( 52% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Victorinox
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Sports
Brand: Victorinox
Color: Black (oxidized)
EAN: 0046928538003
Feature: 27-function multitool for around-the-house or job site use
Label: Victorinox
Manufacturer: Victorinox
Model: 53800
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Victorinox
Release Date: 2004-10-08
Studio: Victorinox
Variation Description: Black (oxidized)
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Features
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27-function multitool for around-the-house or job site use
Includes screwdrivers, wire cutters, bottle openers, saws, pliers, and much more
All-stainless-steel construction protects tool from rust or decay
Stores comfortably in leather case or hangs from neck via lanyard hole
3-1/4 inches long; weighs 5-3/4 ounces; lifetime warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: I Love it!
Comment: Great selection of tools. So far, the only tool that I needed that this handy multi-tool did not cover was a pipe wrench. I didn't really buy it for that use and did not expect to use it for that. Product is strong and durable. I use it on a daily basis, so it gets alot of use.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: No pen knife, that's fine!
Comment: I love everything about this tool, at first I thought that I'd have to still carry a pocket knife w/ me since this doesn't come with a traditional pen knife, but I was wrong. The knife that is in this tool is very sharp, cuts well and does about anything a regular pen knife does. Very good quality.
The only down size I have found is that it is a bit on the heavy size.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Exudes Quality But Its Blunt Blade is an Ugly Duckling
Comment: I own Leatherman multi-tools including the new Wave, Pulse, Juice S2, Skeletool CX, Micra, Squirt S4, and Squirt P4. I also own about 20 Victorinox Swiss Army Knives ranging from nearly all the recent Alox models and many cellidor models including the old Champion, Swiss Champ, Swiss Champ XLT, and Cybertool 41. After owning all of these types of pocket knives and multi-tools, I can say that Victorinox makes the highest quality, highest consistency multi-tools and pocket knives. (Don't get me wrong, I like Leatherman a lot as they make well-designed tools, too. But the consistency is lacking with Leatherman when compared to Victorinox.)
The primary strengths of the Vic SwissTool Spirit include:
All locking tools
Access to tools with the pliers in the closed position
Presence of scissors (which distinguishes it from the Spirit "S" model)
Reputation of extremely good corrosion resistance
Chisel (which is unsual in any multitool)
Extremely good wood saw (better than Leatherman)
Very light weight for its size (only 5.5 oz)
Premium brown leather case (best case I've seen that comes with a tool, only downside to the case is that it cannot be worn in the horizontal position on a belt)
Extremely attractive with highly polished metal handles and tools
Extremely comfortable handles for pliers
There are downsides, however, and they are in my opinion:
"Butterknife" shape of the only blade (it does NOT have the familiar drop point that Victorinox usually uses in their SAKs or MTs)
Serrations on that blunt blade take up most of the length
Plain edge is a very small part of the blade near the joint
Philips screwdriver that needs to be squared off as it slips quite easily
Scissors are tiny (and smaller than any other multi-tool I own listed)
The Vic Spirit exudes quality and precision crafting. People are always split on their opinion of the blunt, "butterknife" shape of the main blade. I dislike it. The serrations are also in the front of the blade, rather than the back part like most other brands. The serrations can be ground off, however.
If you want a drop point blade, then you can get the Spirit "S" version which substitutes a drop point blade, but removes the scissors.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Slim, Light, and Excellent
Comment: I have never owned a multi-tool before. I did a lot of research into what tool would be best for me. I wanted a variety of tools that would be useful in day to day work as well as on a camping trip or on the trail. The SwissTool Spirit, the SwissTool RS, and the Leatherman Core were at the top of my list. I had the opportunity to try each of these tools out at local stores and the Spirit was clearly the tool for me. With all the same quality and functionality of the RS and Core, the Spirit comes in a small, sleek design that fits the hand perfectly in both open and closed positions. This is not a bulky and complex tool. It is elegant and fuctional. I highly reccommend this tool to anyone looking for a high quality munti-tool with all the might of a larger tool in a smaller package.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good, just make sure you need it
Comment: The good - this is a well built tool with many useful functions. The pliers/wire cutters are excellent as is the unusual knife blade.
I can't give it 5 stars because it is bulky. I know this may seem unfair, but hear me out. Unless you specifically need the pliers/wire cutters, I think that one of victorinox's smaller pocketknives will serve you better for everyday use, giving almost as much tool with less bulk. There are components here like a scraper and metal saw that you may not need.
That said, I think this is a well made and solid product of very high quality and am still glad I bought it.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Victorinox SwissArmy SwissTool Spirit (Leather Pouch)
Needle nose pliers; Screwdriver (2 mm); Screwdriver (3mm); Wire cutter(for wire up to a hardness of 40 hrc); Bottle opener; Screwdriver (6 mm); Crate opener; Combi-edge blade; Scissors; Metal file; Metalsaw;
Wood saw; Reamer; Phillips screwdriver andmore!
Features:
* Chisel/scraper
* Isolation length cutter
* Wire bender
* Wire stripper
* Wire scraper/round cutter
* Can opener
* Multi-purpose hook
* Nylon or leather pouch (#53805 with nylon pouch)
* Coupling for corkscrew
* Hard wire cutter
* Lanyard hole
* Ten individual springs
* Lock release
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