On this picture you can see the 2002 compared to the one i believe is the 2005 model. It is a beast! This one on the picture has never been used because it is in the collection.
I have knowledge about this because i have used one before that i gave away. It is a very good plier but i am far more used to the 1998 type and that is the plier i like the best. In the history of multi-tools we got he development on making the strongest
pliers possible for a multi-tool. Victorinox took this to the next level for sure. There is also a type after 2005! It is part of the constant development i did mention.
Powergrip
and comfort
Because i am more used to the 1998 type i have no problem at all with it. What i can say is that the 2002 and 2005 type plier gives more power and stability when using it because of the
development. I have no problem getting a very secure grip with the 1998 one and the cut parts can grip a bolt or nut very well. The difference is when turing clockwise and counter clockwise. It is not just that the 2002 and up it can take more before
breakage it helps the grip for more power. I recommend reading about them. It is very interesting with the clockwise vs counter clockwise with the jaws as well. This you can read about on the internet and let me know Your feel about it and if you agree!
I have applied force on the 1998 types and i can not see any problem yet.
The design on the 2005
The design on the 2005
plier reminds me of some lines you would find on modern stealth designs. It is cool!
update 15.03.2015
The plier on
the Swisstools must be the best developed ever. The plier is short with a rather long handle. The dimensions are very sturdy thus making it possible to apply some incredible strength on the handle. Then it is possible to grip with serious force on a device.
The SwissTool pliers cannot be compared to the needle nose design on the Wenger 130mm knives but this was never the idea. They are both very good for the tasks they were made for.