Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Tool X
Pliers, Screwdriver (2mm), Screwdriver (3mm), Wire cutter (for wire up to a hardness of 40 hrc), Screwdriver (5mm), Bottle opener, Screwdriver (7.5 mm), Large blade, Scissors, Metal file, Metal saw, Wood saw, Reamer/punch, Phillips screwdriver, Chisel/scraper, Strong crate opener, Wire bender, Wire stripper, Wire scraper, Wire crimper, Can opener, Ruler (9 inches), Ruler (230mm), Hard wire cutter, Lanyard hole, Easy kickback springs, Lock release, Stainless steel, Comes with nylon belt pouch, Life time warranty
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Very good…
Is a very handy tool. Any kind of job is made easy. This tool is for all life…
5 Stars Excellent multitool
I have owned or evaluated multitools by several manufacturers, and Victorinox makes the best. The manufacturing quality is outstanding. The selection of tools is excellent, the tools lock solidly in place, and the knife is razor sharp out of the box.
When used as pliers, the outside of the handles do not dig into your hand.
Highly recommended.
5 Stars Yup. For Sure a Five. This is a reference quality tool
The Swisstool comes in three configurations, which another reviewer has described well. The X model had the combination of ingredients that seemed to fit my needs best. Everything about the Swisstool shows that Victorinox was incredibly serious about offering a top quality product.
I have had experience with several multi-tools (check my other reviews) and the Swisstool MUST BE a contender for the best. There are some top of the line tools that I have never used or even handled, of course, so I can’t say absolutely what tool is THE best but the Swisstool X has to be considered one of the very best mulitools available.
I can’t help but make a comparison between the X and L-Man’s Charge TTi (which I also own and rate as a 5).
1. Both these designs exude class. The X has a beautiful high luster polish to it. The fit and finish factors are all “first class”. On the other hand, the TTi’s Titanium scales give it an elegant look and also offer an improved grip.
2. I like to access my tools without unfolding the pliers. The TTi allows this kind of access to the tools I use MOST. But the X allows access to ALL its tools from outside (except the pliers, of course).
3. The TTi allows you to access two knife blades and unfold the pliers with one hand - maybe useful in emergencies - which the X does not. Some have complained that the tools on the X are stiff and hard to access. I recommend using a thumbnail rather than a fingernail for this but it isn’t a complaint that I - personally - consider a major drawback.
4. The Knife Blade: I am reserving judgment on this. The TTi has two blades and the X just one (which is the configuration I chose to buy) so I will compare the one blade. Each is straight edged, no serrations (which I prefer) and about the same length (larger than the blades on other multitools I have owned). I like the shape of the X’s blade better (a spear point, as opposed to the clip style blade of the TTi). On the other hand, the “TTi’s” blade is S30V steel (premium stuff) whereas the X’s is of “top quality stainless” (my guess is 12C27, or something very similar). I will see how often I have to resharpen the X’s “top quality stainless” blade. If the edge holds up well, it may turn out I like the X’s knife blade better. But for now, like I said, I am reserving judgment.
5. The pliers, etc. on each of these tools seem quite good but I have to give the edge to the TTi, which has a true needlenose design. They should therefore be a bit more versatile than the X’s pliers, which are a blunted needlenose design.
6. Screwdrivers, etc.: Even without the TTi’s included bit driver kit (something similar is available for the X, also) the TTi gets an edge over the X. The TTi’s eyeglass screwdriver is definitely superior to that little wedgie at the end of the X’s can opener, which will not be able to reach into narrow places (sorry).
7. Both tools have solid, easily accessed and worry free locks for all tools, a necessary safety feature - as anyone who has had a tool fold up on them can tell you.
8. I have no concerns in the area of durability and ruggedness for either tool. I have had the TTi a while now and have done things with it that SHOULD have broken it - but didn’t. It still looks and feels like it did new. The X seems to be at least as solid in its construction as the TTi and Victorinox has a reputation to uphold, so there are no worries here.
The bottom line is that I am really pleased with both of these tools. If I lost either one, I could live happily a long time with the other. If I lost both, I would probably buy the “X” as my replacement (considering the considerable price difference) even though I probably like the TTi just a little better (this week, anyway).
In any case, Victorinox has a winner in the Swisstool X. I can’t imagine how anyone could rate it as less than a 5.
5 Stars Victorinox SwissTool X
Wonderful gift for my not-easy-to-shop-for son-in-law. Classy and practical, plus it was on his Amazon Wish List. I’m pleased with the buying experience.
5 Stars The best multitool I’ve found
I bought one of these for myself, and a week later, one for my dad as the perfect Christmas gift. The one for my dad replaced a Leatherman Wave that broke only a few months after he got it. I had trouble finding one locally at all, as stores only had the Swiss Army Knife line of Victorinox Tools around here (no SwissTools). Thank goodness for Amazon!
This tool is heavy and well made. There is a night and day difference between it and the Wave in terms of quality workmanship.
One thing I wish could be better is the file. A diamond file on one side like on the Wave would probably have been more useful to me than having two course and fine file surfaces on this tool. However, the files do work very well, and the other tools make up for this with their versatility. The awl/reamer tool is very handy, as is the wood chisel. The screwdrivers are far more rugged than the drive bit system in the Wave, which is what broke the worst for my dad. Plus, there are no parts to fall out and get lost.
I’m very pleased with this tool. It stays on my belt now, where it can always be handy.
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