In my humble opinion, the best supertool around, and I own probably two dozen of them that I've collected over the years. The tool exhibits a fit and finish better than anything else out there, and one great feature is that the tools fold out from the outside of the handle. It featured a positive locking mechanism when most of the other tools still had yet to offer it, including the famous Leatherman. Even with all the innovative multitools of recent years with each new one trying to outdo the other, this took remains head and shoulders above the rest. Next to this, as with a previous reviewer, I would rate the Leatherman Supertool as best.

ITS good Im to lazy to write a long review but this is definetley better than the leatherman. And a better price the wave is like 70 dollars and this is 50 you wont be dissapointed with this product!

I've owned this multitool for five or six years, using it for everything from wiring, drywall and plumbing to skinning a beaver. It has withstood tremendous use, and some abuse. I find the serrated blade to be most useful. The pliers are sturdy enough to do almost everything except the heaviest work you would normally use a lineman's pliers for. The more typical "Swiss Army" tools (e.g. screwdrivers, blade, bottle and can opener) work just like they do in a typical SAK. I've used the saw a few times to cut small branches and drywall, and it seems as sharp as new. The only damage I've been able to do was to dull the wire cutters a bit; I only use them now on copper, and I overtorqued the smallest driver and twisted it a bit. It seems to fit better in the hand than the Leatherman, though I haven't owned one of them.

Everything about this knife is better than my leatherman super tool, except the shorter needle nose, and the wire cutters on the needle nose are half the length.

I bought this as a gift for my husband, who does logging for a living, and he loves this knife. According to him it is better than his Leatherman, which he loves. Very well-made.

Top quality tool with all the little details you can't imagine in any other brand. Steel is stainless and perfectly assembled. Perfect and solid.

The SwissTool is by far the best built of all the multitools I've handled (including Leatherman, SOG and Gerber). I have had mine for about a year and have used it for everything from fixing leaky faucets to replacing amateur radio antennas. It is well made and extremely durable. If you plan to make serious use of a multitool, you want the Victorinox product. That said, it's not perfect; a slight redesign would make the knife blades easier to pull out. They aren't terribly difficult to get to, but the design of the blades on the Leatherman Wave is a bit better. On the other hand, while the Leatherman product is of good quality, it doesn't come close to the fit and finish of the SwissTool and isn't nearly as durable. If you want a light weight multitool to throw in your backpack as a back-up knife, get the Leatherman. If you want a more solidly built multitool where all the components really work, there is none better than the SwissTool.

I own several brands of multitools but Victorinox continues to top my list for its funtionality, smooth deployment, craftsmanship, and durability. Although Leatherman is a far second, I put my trust more in the Victorinox. I have one that Ive owned since 1983 and to this day, its main blade is sharp enough to slice paper floating down in air. Premium grade carbon stainless steel used in making Japanese swords! The wood saw in it also cuts through lead pipes. Put it this way, if I were lost in the thick jungles of South America, I would choose to have the SwissTool (rather than any Leatherman and Gerber) stuck to my belt. Maybe that's why MacGuyver favors Victorinox.

The best Multi-tool I own. I give them as gifts. People love them.

I don't think anyone can match Victorinox quality. This is one fine tool.
In the past Victorinox knifes didn't have a locking blade and this one doesn't have that drawback. All the blades lock so, for example, you can put pressure on the screwdriver and it won't snap shut on you.
I haven't used this one too much so if there are any weaknesses I couldn't tell you what they are. I do have another Swiss Army knife and it has been very durable.
Possible negatives are that this tool is made of stainless steel. That's good for corrosion but I have used the metal saw on nails, just because the size was right for the job, and the teeth start to wear quikly. Stainless steel is just not as hard as plain old carbon steel. Maybe they could use titanium but that would drive the cost up. I certainly wouldn't want them to use plain old carbon steel because rust would be almost unavoidable. Stainless is probably the best choice.
One thing I have to mention is the factory edge on the blades. They come razor sharp. You couldn't get them any sharper and even though they are not high carbon steel they hold there edge very well. You will eventually have to sharpen them but you will get some use out of them first.
This tool has the things you probably need the most; knives, screwdrivers, can opener, metal saw, metal file, awl, reamer, scraper, ruler, pliers and wire cutter.
What it doesn't have are: scissers, wood saw, magnifying lens, toothpick, tweasers, corkscrew, fish scaler and maybe some others that the regular knives might have.

This is my second Swiss Tool, I lost my first one about a month ago. I got the first one as a gift and was very impressed with the quality of its construction. I found it built rugged enough where I could use it just like a regular set of tools. Other replacement multi-tools just seemed to flimsy for me. I discovered that it was hard to live without.

Pros:
1) Good steel quality, excellence anti-rush finish, well build and heavy duty.
2) Tools open individually (no clumping), lock in place, fold with push button. Feel comfortable in pliers mode.
3) Victorinox's brand name and warranty, need i say more?

Cons:
1) You cannot adjust the tool yourself since you can't unscrew the tool, because it uses pins as the pivot pins.
2) They should minus the big flat screwdriver and use individual spring.
3) The file in original and x model seems to made of casehardened steel, so the plating will chipped off(i suggest the RS model the best)
4) I hate that they use the cheap springs in the locking buttoms and the scissors, the springs will degrade over time.

Pros:
1) Good steel quality and heavy duty.
2) Tools open individually (no clumping), lock in place, fold with push button. Feel comfortable in pliers mode.
3) Victorinox's brand name and warranty, need i say more?

Cons:
1) You cannot adjust the tool yourself since you can't unscrew the tool, because it uses pins as the pivot pins.
2) They should minus the big flat screwdriver and use individual springs.
3) The files in original and X model seem to made of casehardened steel,so the plating will chipped off(i suggest the RS model the best)
4) I hate that they use the cheap springs in the locking buttoms and the scissors, the springs will degrade over time.

When you order this item you get the pictured SwissTool. You do not get the RS. It's still a great tool, though.

I have great experience with that tool. In my work, all my technicians and my partners use that tool in a different kinds of field activities. The tools are versatile and durables. I tried the leatherman wave too, but itsn't the same quality. I recommend the Victorinox CS PLUS Model, with a useful scissors and a six bit set!!!

I own several multitools, in different brands. All have their pluses and minuses, all have at least one "cool" factor, as well as one or more questionable design choices. But if I had to pick just one, it would be the SwissTool.

The SwissTool is not sexy, like Leatherman's "Wave" or their new "Charge" series. It doesn't have spring-loaded jaws that pop out at the touch of a button, like the Gerber "Recoil". And it doesn't have geared jaws like the SOG.

However, what the SwissTool is, is jaw-droppingly precise, gorgeous, and superbly executed. The stainless steel is polished, not matte or roughened. Each tool is easy to get out, slides out by itself (not in a clump), and has just the right amount of friction. The fingernail nicks are positioned very well, so that you don't need another tool just to open this one. Once the tool is out, it locks into place so firmly you can tell you'd break the tool before the lock itself would fail. And when you need to put the tool back, the unobtrusive spring-loaded release lets you fold the tool back with no effort.

While this page seems to list the basic SwissTool, when I ordered it, I received the RS model, which is the one I wanted anyway. The RS model does away with the metal file, metal saw, and serrated blade, and replaces it with scissors, and what Victorinox calls a "seatbelt cutter", which is a very sharp, curved serrated blade.

As I said, I collect multitools, and none comes close to the individual tool precision, polished fit-and-finish, and comfortable heft of the SwissTool. When you factor in the low price (compared to other tools at this quality level), getting the SwissTool is a no-brainer.

When I decided to buy a multi-tool last fall I did a thourough research on the Internet, reading up on what others said, then I went to the store to touch and feel the tools to really sense the difference, and I must agree: This is the best. My first choice, if I hadn't done my homework, would have been Leatherman, mainly because of brand recognition. I never regretted that I bought the Swiss Tool instead. Why?
1. The best feature are the spring locks that lock each blade and tool securely. NO fumbling and accidental slips.
2. The knife blades are razor sharp, even after long use, so is the saw.
3.The size is comfortable, and you grip it very easily.

P.S. I suggest you to get hold of the version with scissors. They may look small, but they're not wobbly at all.

One of the two best multi-tools on the market today. (the other being the Leatherman SuperTool 200)

PROS:
1) Strong pliers with comfortable grip
2) All blades can open while pliers are closed and all blades lock
3) Useful Chisel blade
4) Anti-rust finish
5) Heavy Duty steel

CONS:
1) The file on the "X" model seems to be made of aluminum. After some use the "steel" plating chipped off. The Leatherman file is much tougher and can be used on wood or metal.
2) You might break your nails trying to open the blades.

*UPDATE*
>> I sold sold the "X" model and purchased the "RS" model thereby trading the cheap file for a curved serrated blade. I like this tool much better now.

The blades and devices in this tool are fine. However, be prepared to break your fingernails when you try to move them into operating position! I'll go with Leatherman in the future.

I am an Airline Mechanic so I have the opportunity to see and test out all kinds of tools. Quite a few guys have the leatherman wave, probably the next best multitool, but I have seen quite a few of them go sloppy after much use because the only thing keeping it folded up is friction. The Swisstool on the other hand, uses leaf springs and locking mechanisms so the durability is head and shoulders above the leatherman. Some complain about the size, but if your looking for a TOOL and not a stocking stuffer, you are going to want the Swisstool... It is just a plain better guality tool.

This is a high quality precise well made piece of art. Also the steel used in this tool is of high quality and not brittle like other tools. I gave this tool five stars. I give leatherman and gerber tools three stars each. If you don't believe me put this tool in one hand and any other tool you wish to compare in the other hand and compare. The only thing I like to have in this tool (new version) is a larger scissors. The one I have has small scissors. They are fine but a larger one will make them more practical.
UPDATE:
This review is for the new version tool (the one with scissors). I recently bought a Leatherman Wave tool...try to compare the two and give an honest opinion about the quality and the practicality of the two. The finish and the built quality of the Swiss tool is much better than the Leatherman. There is really a big difference here. The Vic. Swiss Army tool has a bigger and smoother pliers. The Leathermans Wave tool has too many small useless low quality bits without locking system. The Victorinox tool has an excellent smooth locking system that keeps the bit you use in place (think safety). The Swiss tool was designed to make it easy to open the bits you want to use. On the other hand, I have to figure out how to open the small bits in the Leathermans. You open one of the bits you don't want just to open the one you want hoping there is enough friction between the two bits (poor design).
The truth I returned the Leatherman Wave...because there is a big big difference between the two tools. The only good thing in the Leatherman is the metal file...The Swiss saw is an efficient fast great wood saw. Gerber new models may compete with Swiss Tools but The steel seems to be brittle and prone to breakage. I bought an extra (new version) Swiss Tool...The balistic pouch is of low quality...The tool is still high quality Swiss made. However, you can buy a high quality leather pouch from eknifeworks...The truth is that the Swiss Tool is the best tool I saw and used so far with a wide margin.

The swiss tool series, is in my opinion, the clear winner of all the multitools. however, the swiss tool shown here is the original one and has been greatly improved in the models that have since been released. ... The Swiss Army blades are all very high quality and excellent.

The pliers have a silky feel but you know that they are tough.

The case, like most multitools pretty much stinks. Its ballistic (good) but doesn't offer one of those hook type very secure belt clips (good) so you don't need to use a belt. This case requires a belt for its loop (bad) so every time you take off your pants, the tools falls off the belt to the floor - great way to lose it.

The blade set is perfect ... and has an excellent set of screwdrivers - three straight blades and a very nice phillips blade.

I strongly reccommend this SERIES of tools, but not this tool. ...

Recieved it a couple of days ago and already realise that this is a great tool. Some of my friends have Leathermans and this tool impresses them. I like the fact that each toll is individually accessible and locks securely in place. It feels very solid. I have the Plus and the added accessory is also great. The only "flaw" is the size. This thing is big and heavy. But for what you get it is worth the sacrifice. Durability; I'll have to wait and see.

Ok so you probably looked at 'The Wave' and you thought nice, well it certainly looks better but not much can be said for its durability. I have used both tools on a variety of projects and so far this one has held up better. This Swiss Tool has surprised me with its efficiency. Letherman have let me down although they are fully capable of making something even better.

I purchesed my SwissTool about a year ago.The quality is excelent.All the Leatherman I have seen got loos shortly after they where perchesed, my SwissTool is still tight. I like the lock for all the tools and entry to all the tools from the outside with out haveing to open the tool is great.

I purchesed my SwissTool about a year ago.The quality is excelent.All the Leatherman I have seen got loos shortly after they where perchesed, my SwissTool is still tight. I like the lock for all the tools and entry to all the tools from the outside with out haveing to open the tool is great.

The American Leatherman was a great improvement over the Swiss Army knife, and now the Swiss have turned around and improved on the Leatherman, and it's cheaper too.

This tools has a better finish than the American, and all the blades are on the outside and all of them lock.

Combine this with a Leatherman Micra and you have everything you need for light and heavy duty work, unless you are a plumber!

I purchased this GEM when it first came out and have never regretted it. My job requires me to do a variety of network installations from regular Phone lines to Ethernets. The wire cutter and strippers have proven invaluable. The Crosscut saw has proven a worthy drywall saw, and the chisel has proven more handy then I could ever imagined. But one of the most outstanding feature that sets this knife a step above the rest is the fact that each item securely locks into place (no more worries about knocking your knuckles). If you need a SOLID multi-tool that can help you at home or on the job, You Have Found IT!

The Leatherman Wave is a fine product but this one is even better and more versatile. The only thing this product doesn't have is scissors so I also carry the Leatherman Micra!