Anybody knows about this SMF Solingen ?

[Mr Biriyani]

Hi guys!
Just stumbled over this the other day and it intrigued me so I bought it by impulse. Played with it the whole day and it seems to be ok quality.
A little better than a cheapo.
By its look it seems fairly old. 50-80:s ? I don´t know. Would love to hear something about it.
The blade tang says SMF Solingen with a king or knight picture on it so I guess it´s from Germany.
It´s plierbased and has a
Knife, awl and
a big flat screwdriver with a small part of file, bottleopener and what looks like a wirestripper.

Anybody else have this ? Knows when/why by who it was made ?

[tosh]

I pretty certain I've got the exact same tool somewhere don't think mine is as clean as yours though!!
I think it's similar to the seaboard versions....Seaboard?? Is that what they're called?

[Mr Biriyani]

Thanks Tosh.
Well you are on the wright track a google search of Seaboard shows a tool that are similar and also lead to the brand Hoffritz which seems to be the one a have from a catalogue from the 60:s
http://www.multi-tool.org/vintagepliers.

[gregozedobe]

Thanks Tosh.
Well you are on the wright track a google search of Seaboard shows a tool that are similar and also lead to the brand Hoffritz which seems to be the one a have from a catalogue from the 60:s
http://www.multi-tool.org/vintagepliers.

I've seen a few variations on this tool, all chromed/nickel plated, some with "round" wire cutters and some with "square", some slightly larger.  I have several different brands, some German, some French, one Japanese and one Italian:  Seaboard (France), Hoffritz, L'Electric (SGDG France), Voss Cut (DGM), Hubeo (Hugo Berns), Hi-Test (Japan), Executive Line (Italy).

[tosh]

Thanks Tosh.
Well you are on the wright track a google search of Seaboard shows a tool that are similar and also lead to the brand Hoffritz which seems to be the one a have from a catalogue from the 60:s
http://www.multi-tool.org/vintagepliers.

I've seen a few variations on this tool, all chromed/nickel plated, some with "round" wire cutters and some with "square", some slightly larger.  I have several different brands, some German, some French, one Japanese and one Italian:  Seaboard (France), Hoffritz, L'Electric (SGDG France), Voss Cut (DGM), Hubeo (Hugo Berns), Hi-Test (Japan), Executive Line (Italy).

Hey Greg

I'm beginning to realise that you now must own an incredible collection both in volume and depth of the multitool variations over the past 2-3 decades. It seems tragic that you never post pictures. I'd love to see all the examples you list above in a side by side comparison.
Did I read once that you used to be into photography??
I'm sure that I'm not alone in wanting to see your collection 

[gregozedobe]

Hey Greg

I'm beginning to realise that you now must own an incredible collection both in volume and depth of the multitool variations over the past 2-3 decades. It seems tragic that you never post pictures. I'd love to see all the examples you list above in a side by side comparison.
Did I read once that you used to be into photography??
I'm sure that I'm not alone in wanting to see your collection 

Hello Tosh,

I have focussed mostly on older or less common plier-based MTs, plus a few weird and wacky tools, and yes, I have a fair few MTs.  Sorry I don't do photos much at all these days, Its not something I am into at all.  I am usually happy to help out with info where I can, which probably raises my visibility compared to some other large collectors who prefer a low profile.

Most of the MTs I described above have photos in the MTo wiki, but for some reason I can't find the page at the moment.  Here is a thread with some photos:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=49294.0

I used to take a few photos decades ago (mostly nature and landscape shots, but my old film cameras have been unused for over 20 years now).

I don't think I'll be adding to my collection much from now on, in fact I may start to downsize at some stage.  The "thrill of the hunt" doesn't seem to excite me as much as it used to (but no regrets, I have enjoyed collecting).

[Mr Biriyani]

Thanks Tosh.
Well you are on the wright track a google search of Seaboard shows a tool that are similar and also lead to the brand Hoffritz which seems to be the one a have from a catalogue from the 60:s
http://www.multi-tool.org/vintagepliers.

I've seen a few variations on this tool, all chromed/nickel plated, some with "round" wire cutters and some with "square", some slightly larger.  I have several different brands, some German, some French, one Japanese and one Italian:  Seaboard (France), Hoffritz, L'Electric (SGDG France), Voss Cut (DGM), Hubeo (Hugo Berns), Hi-Test (Japan), Executive Line (Italy).

Thanks Gregozedobe for all the info.