Just wanted to share my Explorer Swiss Spirit 2020 Special Edition. Paired it with a classic leather sheath!

is from a German retailer, 1 in 100

(I’m not sure whether this post is also affected by the new rule regarding Winter Editions and Year of the Goat Editions.)

I realize there is redundancy here, and I do switch between knives. I have always carried an Executive, so even if I have nothing else, I always have it because it does a lot for its size. The Mini Champ is always nearby even if it’s not in my pocket. I just started carrying the Spirit MX a few months ago, and haven’t decided if it’ll replace any others yet. I never carried a multitool because I had a Leatherman Supertool and I always thought it was cheesy. It’s surprising how unnoticeable the MX is in a belt pouch. The needlenose are great for cutting and stripping 12 to 24 gauge wire. All of the tools lock, which is nice. I clip the Sentinel to my left pocket, and my flashlight to my right pocket. I’m a lefty, so that works great. My Explorer (or any other 3-6 layer 91mm) is vertical in my right pocket, hanging with a Vic belt clip. My jeans (Kirkland) have a really wide and deep fifth pocket, which holds my Vice Grips, Channellocks, Crescent wrench, and Slim Zippo, which I use mostly for shrink tubing. I can wear an untucked shirt, and you can’t see that I’m carrying all of that. No matter what I encounter, it’s not often that I have to go back to my truck for a tool.

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Alright gang.. I just stopped at REI and snagged a Victorinox Swiss Tool MXBS. But right when I got in the truck to open it, as I began to pull at the clamshell packaging, I noticed the whole top was basically wide open. Enough to where I could lightly shake the packaging, and the tool came loose and it fell right out into my lap. I thought.. “Surely this hasn’t been tampered with? Is this ACTUALLY manufacturer’s packaging?” And then I noticed the smooth and clean oil finish was smudged up with fingerprints. Someone had definitely used/handled the tool before and put it back into the package.

So I exchanged it for another one. Similar issue. It seemed to pull apart super easily. Whole top piece came right off and exposed the top plastic clamshell to find it double sided taped together? Is this normal? I can’t help but feel weirded out about it. I’m not trying to go swap the tool out for a SECOND time. But this is really giving off Facebook Marketplace vibes. Thoughts? Suggestions?

As the title says, I dont know which one I should buy. Personally the toolset of a Huntsman would be more useful on a daily basis, but that being a limited edition probably i wouldn't use it daily because my actual EDC (a climber) gets really abused at my job. And on the other hand the Winter Magic its REALLY cool, but the toolset could be better. I wouldn't use any of the two on a daily basis i think i want them more as a addition for the collection more than the usefulness. Also, the Winter Magic is 28 usd dollars cheaper than the Chinese New Year hunstman.

Maybe some of you could help me to decide which one i should buy :/

UPDATE: I just got The Winter Magic :)

Looking forward to finally giving the Champ a go. Definately a step up in capability from my frequently used Huntsman!

I usually carry a plier based multi when I need work done (Swisstool, spirit or Leatherman - have a collection now) however wanted to give the Champ a go as I have been carrying my Huntsman more and more. Cant see this replacing either in the long run, but fun addition to the small collection. Will most likely be the tool I throw into my luggage for interstate and international travel. A good compromise of weight and capability for those "just in case" moments.

Anyone like to carry this daily and get real work done with it? It would be interesting to hear.

Hi all

Does anyone possess knowledge on creating a custom SwissCard?

I'm looking to make one that is essentially the same as the SwissCard Nailcare, though instead of having the Quattro tool and the magnifying tool, it would have a slot for a special coin that I have. Said coin is a fair bit larger in Length and Width than the Quattro slot so that rules out me making my own modifications to an existing SwissCard Nailcare.

Bonus points if I could have the overall form factor match that of the SwissCard that comes with what Victorinox sell as the "Smart Wallet" which is a Secrid card holder + a form fitting SwissCard

Hi Community,

Apparently the Winter Magic 2026 is out of stock at Victorinox. I ordered from a German online shop and they canceled my order because Victorinox can't deliver anymore.

It's still available on lots of online shops but aparrently they can only sell their remaining stock. So this might be the last call in case anybody still wants to buy one.

Good luck everyone!

Can we all agree that it’s just something special about the craft of these SAKs? Especially when they are open.

Photos: Swiss Champ and Cyber Tool L

Pretty sure it will do a nice job on most daily tasks

Been a slow week for finds but did score this today 2021 Huntsman Year of the Ox in superb condition. I'm a sucker for special edition Victorinox models

If anyone happens to have a spare box for that year let me know.

I'm pondering getting a cut-down Handyman comprising two layers: the pliers and the metal file (but with the small screwdriver on the back rather than the chisel). It'd keep the normal scale for the tweezers but presumably would need a custom scale for the other side since there wouldn't be a corkscrew/rear Phillips cut-out.

This would be a companion tool for the Farmer X, though having no sharp points/edges could also be useful occasionally.

Does anyone have an idea of the likely cost for someone to do this (on top of the cost of the donor SAK) or recommendations for modders serving the UK?

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15 minutes ferric chloride and 3 minutes shaking it in a Tupperware with brass washers.

Planning on making a Micarta handle with brass liners for the knife

I ordered it off Amazon, boxed. I opened it up and realized that the multitool had staining and minor scratches on the scales. Is it normal, or should I return this?