Let's be real, quality wise the Victorinox makes the Leatherman feel like made in China.

I own both of these and more. In my experience the Victorinox is much better quality. A few of my Leatherman Wave and Juice multitools have chipped or bent from use. None of my Victorinox SAK or Spirit knives have had that issue. I still love the Leatherman Wave but if I had to choose one the Swiss Spirit X would be my choice.

Top tip; Don't destroy the edge of the wire strippers on the chisel blade by striking ferro rods with it. The back of the woodsaw would be a better choice.

I own the Spirit approx 13 years and it works like a charm.
I own/owned Leathermans and Gerber but the Spirit always stands out.
It is a very special tool on the market!

I'll stick with what has endured for me. And that's a Victorinox  Spirit. Since 2007.  I've yet to carry a Leatherman product that hasn't been returned for warranty repair.

At 6:20 that tool is excellent to open stubborn plastic blister packages. Its also on the Free P2. Cheers

I have both Wave+ and Spirit X.  I love my Wave+ as it's my very 1st proper multitool (where it all started). But since I got the Spirit X, I carry this more often and put my wave+ in the drawer. Spirit X is more pocket friendly due to it's flat/slim design. (I bought the pocket clip seperate by the way). Wave+ when using pliers caught my hand a few times and that really hurts. It also took a long time for the plier to loosen up or to break in. Unlike Spirit X, it was smooth out of the box, no need for breaking in. And it will never pinch your hand. About rusting yes I also have rust problem with wave+, not a major issue as long as you cleans it at first signs of rusting. Though it leaves some rust stain. But if you're lazy or forgot about that you used it in wet environment then your leatherman is done . So for me, Spirit X is better than the Wave+. Overall fit and finish Spirit X 100%.

I own both and love them both for different reasons. However, if I must choose I will pick the Spirit over the Wave. I have twice broken tools on the Wave, the bit driver and the large flathead screwdriver (not using them incorrectly and I am not strong). So, I am now on my third wave. My experience is that the Victorinox tools may bend if you apply a lot of pressure but they do not break. Also, I love the ergonomic shape and feel of the Spirit and they fit my hands better. The Spirit also has a lot of really useful tools, I love the chisel tool, the awl and the Philips screwdriver.

Worth mentioning is that the bit driver of the Wave is nice (although a bit weak) but you must buy the kit, which in Europe is around 40 bucks. If you loose a bit, you have to buy the whole set again since only the most common three or so can be bought separately. The Spirit I bought with the plus pack, really useful since it is easy to replace bits and you can use the plier of the tool together with the bit wrench (or ratchet), a feature I find very useful.

I like the replaceable wire cutters but it means you have taken out a portion of the plier to fit the cutters, means you have made the pliers weaker. It also gives less space to grip larger bolts etc. So, here I guess it depends how you use your tool. Have cut a lot of things with the Spirit though and see/feel no damage to the cutters.

Really like the easy deployment of the knives though on the Wave and regarding the scissors, the cut different materials differently well.

Thanks for a great review!! Keep 'em coming!!

I prefer the Spirit X without a doubt.

For me it depends on where you live. Here in Germany, Swizerland is our direkt neighbour and here the Spirit X is 99 Euros where the wave is 159 Euros. I think because of import oversea and stuff like that. I would always go with the spirit x as i work with wood and am an outdoorsman so the awl and the chisel is for me. Sadly thats missing in the Wave+. The awl is also the reason why i picked the Rebar over the Wave+. Here i get the surge for 20 bucks over the wave and so i did. Great video and greetings from Germany

I own the first WAVE and now a SURGE; I've sent the SURGE back for repair or replacement since dropping the knive off the hood of a car, the serrated blade broke off. Never had a problem with the WAVE but think since it's much older it was made better. I used to own a CHAMP but lost it ; and that knife was incredible; the pen, tweasers, and that wood saw I used to cut a 4' section of a 4 X 8 sheet of plywood. My SURGE shows signs of oxidation at the base of the jaws so doubt if I'll ever buy another LEATHERMAN product because SWISS knives never rust or oxidize.

I own a Surge, Wave +, Free P4 and just purchased the Spirit X.

The Spirit X is nice looking and looks like a tool I will carry wearing a suit to church.

I chose mx clip over wave because
- all tools can open with out opening plier
- mx clip has more tools (22) and wave less (18)
- no awl on Wave
- high rust resistance
- softer steel easily to sharpen
-softer steel also will bend and not break
- spine of large screw driver is thicker and more robust for prying
- more compact
- ergonomic handle
- will not be pinch by the closing plier accidentally like wave
- like the shiny finish of spirit than wave; look more elegant and cleaner
- easier to maintain
- clip ready there

I own a dozen multi tools.  9 of them are Leatherman. However, with all the positive reviews/comments I've seen on the Victorinox, I really want to try one.

I carry both on different occasions and I've only ever see one other person with the Victorinox. To my own surprise I've used the Spirit X at work more often than the Wave. I prefer the Spirit X as I suspect it will last longer, but they're both great for different reasons and both punch well above their weight.

You should probably know this because in Europe, where the Victorinox Multi Tool comes from, there are gun laws that prohibit one-handed blades. Therefore, all of the original Victorinox exhibits are, without exception, not one-handed blades. Yes, OK, in the USA they are manufactured especially for the American market with one-handed blades that are not permitted in Europe. But original collector's items in Europe sometimes achieve a higher price because of the original safety aspect.Victorinox "Swiss Made" is like a symbol of quality like "Made in Germany"!

I have used a Wave for over 20 years. I have never seen a Spirit X but would probably like it. Some people expect a multi tool to be capable of things they are not intended for. I am also guilty of abusing my Wave and seeing how far I could push it. I have learned what to do and not to do with it. Having any multi tool when you don't have anything else is better than nothing.

I have the Swisstool Spirit X and a Surge. My next purchase will be a MX Clip.

Easiest choice for me. Spirit X hands down!

I carry the Spirit-X with the optional wrench, and it has been able to handle nearly everything I have to do at work. That said, I also have a Wave and a Swiss Champ  stashed away in my car just in case.