Van Neistat's Custom Swiss Army Knife

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ABOUT VAN NEISTAT:
A pioneer in digital filmmaking, Van Neistat made his first internet video, The Holland Tunnel, in 2000. He went on to collaborate with New York City artist Tom Sachs, directing a series of short films shown at the Guggenheim Museum in Berlin. Van has since directed dozens more films for the Tom Sachs Studio. In 2010 HBO aired The Neistat Brothers, an 8-episode series of short videos made entirely by Van and his brother Casey Neistat. Van Neistat’s directorial debut feature, A SPACE PROGRAM, co-written by Tom Sachs, premiered at the 2015 South by Southwest Film Festival and opened in theaters nation-wide in spring, 2016. In 2018 Neistat Directed the short film Paradox Bullets, co-written with Tom Sachs, narrated by Werner Herzog, and starring Ed Rushca. Neistat has written and directed commercial projects for Nike, Hurley, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, J. Crew, Twitter, Sleepy Jones and Frances Valentine. His work has been exhibited in museums throughout the world. He lives in Topanga, California.

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[justice]

“Those classy Swiss soilders, God bless ‘em” 😭😂

[CraigologyAI]

The hook for putting a chain back on sprockets is a must... Especially when you live in Amsterdam 👍

[paulx]

Got one just because van made this original video. I can also confirm that I already used every tool. It always travels with me in my go-to bag.

[iridiumscribe]

That Swiss Champ really is one of a kind. The stories it must have. As much as I love my Gerber MP600, there is something about my Victorinox Spartan that I will always be special to me. These are the tools usually we will use the most, regardless of the situation. As many others, I grew up watching reruns of MacGyver in the mid nineties. This, a paperclip and some duct tape go a long way. Can't think of a day where I go without whipping out my Spartan to open something.

[shuttlepilot_]

Out of all the multi tools I’ve used and carried, my OG Swiss Army Knife from 1990 is still my favorite.

[jacobbasham]

Made my Swiss champ just like vans. Needle replaced pin and all. This video got me hooked on him. The knife is holding up great after two years of faithful service.

[drkness_xx]

Hook is great for prying smaller things that are hard to get a grip on without damaging blades.

[FortySnakes]

Growing up i watched Casey now that I’m older i watch van

[preacherjohn]

Nice! I have two EDC SAKs: the tiny SD (mainly for the tiny scissors) and the Camper - between them & a pair of mini folding pliers, I've dealt with all kinds of emergency repairs!

[adamwdotnet]

I have this model too.. bought it in Switzerland in 1999. Still going strong!

[helmanfrow]

Nothing I ever wanted more as a twelve-year-old in 1988 than the Swiss champ. Nowadays I'm more of a Leatherman guy.

[EZee]

You can definitely do a whole video on this....
This is giving me major HBO Neistat Bros vibe.

[randomcrap]

A vintage leather man 3×5 memo pad and a flash light is my edc.

[DS]

*Macguyver theme intesifies*

"Hey Mac, got any new cases for me?"

[nicholasaustin]

As a dad with Chinese toys, I really like my Laterans 4 bits. I use it all the time to change batteries.

[simplemanduke]

Thank you for your time and efforts in making these shorts❤

[randallsmerna]

My swiss knives ALWAYS lose their plastic sides. 😡
Also be careful using acetone to clean certain materials off your blade as it desolves the red plastic making everything red.

[adamcoleman]

You made me one in 2016 that was stolen from me with a golden word. I've been dying to get a new one for years.

[shelbykingnfs]

My girlfriend got me one for christmas and i dont go anywhere without it. I dont know how i lived before i got it. It is my single favourite object i own besides my car

[chrishoesing]

I have a Wave+ instead, but I do have the Mini-Champ as a secondary though, and it's great.