Victorinox Swiss Tool X Plus Ratchet Swiss Army Knife, 35 Function Swiss Made Multi-Tool with Needle-nose pliers, Wire Cutter, Crate Opener and Large Blade - Silver

Reliable and reasonably priced multitool. This is the second one to replace the one my brother in law snagged lol. It has a great build and has the stylish appearance one would expect from Victorinox. The weight is also a lot lighter than my Leatherman tools that I have and it is definitely lighter than the Swiss Tool X which I have. It's a great tool with a reasonable price, although I had bought it for $80 originally, but the quality build of the tool is worth it. The knife blade is easy enough to sharpening and holds a reasonable edge like it's other Victorinox SwissArmy relatives. Overall, it's a no frill multitool that fits the hand nicely with no " hotspots". I had my Spirit for five years and was a reliable edc companion for work. The needle nose style pliers was also very useful for pulling staples out of boards. The screwdrivers are the perfect size and ,due to the design, I found it useful in an " L" configuration for additional leverage or it's elongated length to get to hard to reach screws without using any type of extension accessories. Yeah, I love this tool and, out of all the multi tool options on the market, this is my favorite one.

So in my seemingly never-ending quest to find the perfect pocket knife and multitool, I purchased this Swiss tool after much debate. I watched many other reviews and while I initially thought the MX clip version would be nice. I ultimately purchased this one seeing as the price on sale at $119 was an absolute steal. I’ve carried Swiss Army knives for years, going all the way back to my days in the scouts, but in the past few years, I have found the need to have pliers handy, mostly due to the nature of my job and carrying a separate set of pliers, as well as a knife and the other tools just seemed a bit too much. Now I have a few Leatherman‘s as well and while I do like the Leatherman’s, I’ve always been drawn to the quality and the aesthetics of Swiss Army products. This tool it has everything that I could possibly need minus replaceable bits, which is not strictly necessary, but is a nice addition that Leatherman has on their multi tools. For all the tasks that I need a tool for on a daily basis this one fulfills all of them quite well. I really am not too bothered by the lack of replaceable wire cutters as that is one of the few things that I don’t actually do on a daily basis. The plier head, however, is very strong and the tips are quite fine which still allow for some precision work and the more standard plier area works well for gripping onto small nuts and bolts that I have to loose and tighten throughout the day on my machinery. The knife is what you would expect from Swiss Army. It cuts very well and while it doesn’t hold an edge forever, it is incredibly easy to bring back with a few passes on the ceramic rod or on a strop. The scissors as usual are quite wonderful although I do think the ones on the standard Swiss army knives work just a tad bit better. Right out of the box the tool is very easy to operate and I love how easy it is to actuate the pliers as they pretty much move freely right out of the package. The locking mechanism for the tools is very easy to use one handed. Some of the tools when I first purchased it we’re a little stiff opening up, but after a month or so they easily pull out without pulling their neighbors along with them. This is quite the shiny tool, but it is easy to clean and easy to maintain. The flathead and Phillips drivers work very well. Now I don’t have much use for a bottle opener or a can opener day today, but having used them in the past on other Swiss Army knives I have no doubt that if and when the situation arises, they will work quite well. I think this is an absolutely wonderful multitool that will accomplish most tasks just fine. I’ve not done anything. extremely ridiculous with this tool such as hard use prying as in those cases I would feel more comfortable, using a dedicated prybar for that. The fit and finish as usual are fantastic from anything from this company. They included sheath is leather and is very nice. However, I do wish that it had a button instead of the Velcro just as I can see the Velcro wearing out a lot quicker, especially as I take the tool in and out of the pouch several times throughout the day. The other advantage to this is that it is not an overly heavy tool so I really don’t feel it on my hip. I I have debated purchasing the pocket clip, and I may do that in the future however, I generally carry this tool during the week for work purposes, and when I’m not working, it typically sits in its pouch in my man bag, as I typically carry a pocket knife and away a Swiss Army knife in my actual pocket. Now it has a lifetime warranty, although I don’t know that I would want to test that seeing as their warranty is not quite as forgiving as Leathermans. In comparison to Leatherman I would say that overall this is a nicer tool that is more ergonomic in the hand however, I will say that Leatherman does have a wider variety of tools and I would have to say a better selection of tools available. Most of that comes down to what you can do with the replaceable bits and it’s adapters and general and the replaceable wire cutters if that’s something that you use more often than not. I find myself alternating between this and some of my Leatherman tools throughout the week so as usual, I still don’t think I found the perfect one and much like my pocketknives. I tend to just rotate through them. You really cannot go wrong with this tool, especially if you can find it on sale.

I have owned and carried several brands and models of multi-tools (Leatherman, SOG, etc.) over the last 7-8 years on a daily basis. I am never without one in my pocket or on my belt. The Swisstool X is easily the best all-around tool I have ever owned for every day carry. The tool selection is very complete, more so than most any other tool out there. The build quality is simply astounding. Fit and finish is second to none and puts other more expensive tools to shame. All of the implements are very well thought out and many have multiple uses. Victorinox has been in the multi-tool game longer than anyone else in the world, in fact you could argue they invented the multi-tool with the Swiss Army Knife, and it shows with this tool. Size and weight wise it compares roughly with full size tools such as the Leatherman Surge. It is slightly lighter and thinner than the Surge however, making it a lot easier to carry around, while still offering more versatility without having to carry around all the extra bits and blades that you need to have to get full use out of the Surge.It looks extremely elegant and inoffensive making it a lot more suitable for use in public places where some people may get nervous about the looks of the large "tactical" looking blades on most Leatherman models. The polish makes it very very rust resistant, far more so than any other multi-tool I have ever encountered. However, despite it looking so elegant and pretty, it is indeed a VERY heavy duty tool. It may look "gentlemanly" compared to other tools, but rest assured it can and will take every bit of the hard use and abuse, if not more so, than any of it's competitors.The outside opening tools are a fantastic design. The tools all open in the typical Victorinox "Swiss army knife" fashion. This makes it convenient, and the sense of familiarity further makes it a great tool for use around people who are unfamiliar with multi-tools and may become nervous about the looks of some of the larger Leatherman tools. The only real caveat is that the knife (which is essentially the same as those found on Swiss Army knives)cannot be opened very quickly. If you work in an environment where you may need quick one-handed opening of the knife, this tool may not be for you, however if you don't really "need" that feature (and realistically, most people don't, they just like to think they do) this tool has more to offer, in a far more efficient and attractive package. It may be a bit large and heavy compared to a Leatherman Wave/ Charge, or a SOG Powerlock, but it has far more to offer. Despite it's length and weight, it is much "thinner" than many smaller tools, and has a much smoother and rounded feel to it, making very easy to carry in the pocket. It works great on a belt sheath, since it's thinness means it doesn't protrude out from the waist and get in the way as much as other multi-tools are apt to do. This smooth roundness also makes it exceptionally comfortable to hold onto and use. It can feel a bit slippery however, especially with wet hands - not usually a problem, just something to be aware of.All in all, you would be very hard pressed to find a better suited tool to every day carry. The tool selection is very well thought out. The "X" model exchanges the standard model's serrated blade for scissors which I find more useful day to day. There is also the "RS" model that replaces the file with a large seat belt cutter/ rescue blade. For day to day use I find the "X" model to be the best, however your needs may vary.Compared to other full-size tools in it's class (LM Surge, Supertool 300, etc.) it is comparatively compact and light. Very comfortable to use, has an excellent selection of tools, appears inoffensive and elegant, and is very very well made. Don't hesitate to give this tool a try if you are looking for a full size every day carry. If you need something smaller and lighter still, then look at the Swisstool Spirit, which has 95% of the tools and versatility, in a package half the size and weight. Also, Victorinox offers a full LIFETIME warranty should you actually manage to break the thing.

Fantastic tool. I carry it everyday. It is rugged and has actually useful tools. It is a little large, but the pouch makes it easy to carry. All the tools are versatile and made with signature Victorinox quality. All the tools are accessible from the outside of the tool which is convenient. Overall you will be paying more than you would for a leatherman or a Gerber, but the quality is completely worth it.