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Happy to be a Part of the Family
on: July 04, 2016, 10:04:02 PM
I started my unhealthy obsession with multi-tools about 14 years ago when I bought my first Leatherman Wave (Gen 1). After the Wave came the Charge TI and then the Charge TTI when it came out. In addition, between the time I got the two Charges, I had picked up the SwissTool Spirit S because I had so many good things about the Victorinox multi-tool. I was definitely a plier-based multi-tool guy and did not own any Swiss Army knives. That is not to say that I did not purchase any Swiss Army knives. I had given my girlfriend several 58mm Swiss Army knives to carry on her keychain. She had the Classic, Rambler and Manager models. Of those three, she preferred the Manager and carries that one on her keychain to his day (11 years later). But the Leatherman tools were man tools and the Swiss Army knives were for women and children. I had no use for girly baby tools.

Having the heavy Leatherman beast sitting in a sheath on my belt all day did not make sense because the implements I used most were the knife, scissors and Phillips screwdriver; the pliers were used only rarely. So practicality won out and I got myself a Leatherman Squirt P4. Yes, it was still a manly tool because the P4 is a Leatherman and it had pliers, but it was small enough to fit on my keychain and it could do most of what my full-size Leatherman could do. My larger Leatherman tools were relegated to the trunk of my car, garage and in my nightstand drawer.

The Squirt P4, and later, the PS4 did a great job for years. However, they added extra weight to my keychain and I was trying to lighten up my keychain by moving things to my pockets. This meant I had to get more practical and start thinking about how best to organize things to make the most use of space with the least amount of weight. As part of my EDC, I had a pocket knife, keychain pen and pry tool. I was looking to add some keychain tweezers as well but I was trying to lighten the keychain, not add things to it.

I was browsing the Internet for multi-tool options a couple months ago when I came across a site named MultiTool.org and read a thread that mentioned Plus models of the Swiss Army knives. I was intrigued because on the Plus model, it holds a pen, pin, and miniature screwdriver in addition to other things I wanted like a toothpick, tweezers, knife blade and I could use the bottle opener has a pry tool.

Off to eBay I went and got myself a Climber. I also ordered some Plus scales to go with it. After getting the Climber, I removed several items from my keychain (but kept the PS4 in my pocket for the pliers) and put the Climber in my back pocket. Well, if the Climber is good, the Huntsman must be better because it adds a saw blade. Off to eBay. Well, if the Huntsman is good, the Ranger must be better because it adds a file. Off to eBay. The Handyman adds pliers. eBay. Now, in addition to those SAKs, I have two Compacts, two Climbers, two Explorers, two Champions, two Cybertool 34s and three Swiss Champs. All of them, except for a couple with the StayGlow scales, have the Plus scales on them. Currently, I carry a Swiss Champ on a belt sheath most days and a Compact when I want to be more discrete. I no longer carry the PS4 because my Swiss Champ has pliers. Also, Swiss Army knives are manly tools that do manly things for manly men. However, whenever I show off my Swiss Champ, I make sure to open the pliers first...just in case.

I have been a member of some other tool and blade forums, but I did not post on those sites very often. The people seem friendly enough, but all of the rules seemed a bit stifling and almost arbitrary. "So... we can't use the word "zombie" anymore?" I didn't realize how inviting a forum could feel until I started visiting MultiTool.org. I didn't get the sense that I needed to read the rules every visit to get updated on the newest limitations on what I could and could not post. The threads on MT.o would regularly go off topic without moderators jumping in and threatening to ban people. Heck, the moderators on MT.o would help to send threads off topic. MT.o seemed like a place where a bunch of friends with a common hobby got together to discuss that hobby. The conversations were organic rather than forced to abide by the topic heading. I have seen posts on MT.o where someone asked if their knife/pliers/screwdriver qualified as a multi-tool. Rather than the "No, stupid" I had expected, the answers received were essentially, "It's close enough." Friends talking to friends.

But that is not the reason I joined. I joined because whenever I would use my Swiss Army knives for something creative, I would think, "I should post that on MultiTool.org." Then I would realize I did not have an account and I would just have to tell my girlfriend, who would then roll her eyes and give me a sarcastic compliment. Oh, and there are the badges. I must get some badges!

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #1 on: July 04, 2016, 10:08:54 PM
Welcome!

Indeed, this forum feels like home. I haven't seen any other large international forum with such a good / friendly vibe as this one.
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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #2 on: July 04, 2016, 10:13:18 PM
Welcome aboard   :tu:
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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #3 on: July 04, 2016, 10:22:27 PM
Welcome aboard! :multi:

That's quite the introductory post. Sounds like you'll fit in well around here. :)

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #4 on: July 04, 2016, 10:43:17 PM
welcome to the family sanitarium,  we are all a bit crazy, but we are family around here
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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #5 on: July 04, 2016, 11:03:56 PM
Hi and welcome Chris!

I don't know what Detrons on about....the rest of you may be crazy,but I'm nermal!
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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #6 on: July 04, 2016, 11:07:39 PM
Welcome aboard! :cheers: Great intro post. We really do try to keep it like a family here, and it's a lot of fun. But, Mods derailing threads? :o Never!


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Reply #7 on: July 04, 2016, 11:31:22 PM
Welcome bud!!! :cheers:
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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #8 on: July 04, 2016, 11:38:40 PM
Welcome aboard  :cheers:
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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #9 on: July 04, 2016, 11:39:07 PM
Nice intro and Welcome. 

You certainly have some of the heavy hitter as far as LMs are concerned.  The Spirit is no slouch either.  I have a P4 on regular duty and cannot say enough about it.  To me the Swisschamp is king of SAKs and while the pliers are more "super" tweezers they are very functional in everything I've thrown at them.

Be prepared for the GF to give you strange looks when you begin taking random photos of your tools.  You are encouraged to post about anything and as you well know we LOVE photos and actions shots of your tools in whatever they find themselves doing.       
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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #10 on: July 05, 2016, 12:00:33 AM
Quote from: Aloha007 on July 04, 2016, 11:39:07 PM
Be prepared for the GF to give you strange looks when you begin taking random photos of your tools.

I already got one today when I took a picture for the "What did you use your SAK on today?" thread. She didn't even know I had signed up and she said, "You are going to post that online somewhere, aren't you?" I suppose I should start getting used to it. Thanks for the welcome.
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Reply #11 on: July 05, 2016, 12:10:32 AM
They'll get used to it or strain their eyes from the constant rolling  ::). 

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #12 on: July 05, 2016, 12:30:45 AM
All these posts and no pictures.

But welcome to the forum bud :D
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Reply #13 on: July 05, 2016, 12:46:07 AM
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Reply #14 on: July 05, 2016, 12:46:58 AM
Quote from: NKlamerus on July 05, 2016, 12:30:45 AM
All these posts and no pictures.

But welcome to the forum bud :D

An excellent point!

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #15 on: July 05, 2016, 01:54:52 AM
Okay, here is a quick image of most of my collection. Some of my tools are in places that would be a little too difficult to get right now, like the Wave in my gf's car.

Going through my various drawers, bags and pouches, I realized i have more than I thought I did. I forgot about the Alox Minichamp and the Leatherman Style PS and CS.

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Reply #16 on: July 05, 2016, 02:19:11 AM
First, welcome to the forum.   :cheers:   Second, have another badge mate.   :tu:   :tu:   Third, you said zombie so instaban incoming.   :crash:

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Reply #17 on: July 05, 2016, 03:14:30 AM
Nice little collection you have going there. :tu: I do notice a lack of Flicky Gerber goodness though. We'll have to work on you.......
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Reply #18 on: July 05, 2016, 03:32:10 AM
Welcome to :MTO: :cheers: Best forum anywhere :D
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Reply #19 on: July 05, 2016, 06:09:58 AM
Quote from: zoidberg on July 05, 2016, 02:19:11 AM
First, welcome to the forum.   :cheers:   Second, have another badge mate.   :tu:   :tu:   Third, you said zombie so instaban incoming.   :crash:

Thank you for the welcome and my second badge.   :cheers:
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Reply #20 on: July 05, 2016, 06:12:02 AM
Quote from: jerseydevil on July 05, 2016, 03:14:30 AM
Nice little collection you have going there. :tu: I do notice a lack of Flicky Gerber goodness though. We'll have to work on you.......

I used to have a Gerber but ... well, I already posted a thread about not liking Alox SAKs so I am not going to push my luck with Gerber. However, just like with Alox SAKs, I do not dislike them, there just doesn't seem to be one that fits my taste yet.
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Reply #21 on: July 05, 2016, 07:18:57 AM
Welcome to MTo SG

Wait - oh no - We have another SG - SAK Guy - Oh well full names I guess

Loved your first post and the romp through your last 14 years of multitool usage and collection
It was very funny in parts (real man tools !!) and also had the long suffering, slightly sceptical gf (but secret MT user) making guest appearances.

I love my LMs too, but SAKs more - So particularly loved the slow transition from LM to SAK - and also from bigger to smaller.
BTW - That seems to be happening to a lot of us recently!!

I think you (and we) will have a lot of fun here  :)  :salute:  :tu:
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Reply #22 on: July 05, 2016, 08:02:05 AM
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Reply #23 on: July 05, 2016, 08:35:03 PM
Welcome aboard!  :salute:
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Merit Badges Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with photos of at least twelve different colored ALOX models in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a new thread showing photos of at least 3 different sporks in use Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different firearms and at least one (1) photo of target (firearms) Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread and post a picture of fire making kit or fire with a multitool Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Start a thread with photos of at least 5 different MP600 models in your collection Start a thread with photos of at least 12 different Juice models in your collection Start a new thread with photos of a Japanese made PST in your collection Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #24 on: July 05, 2016, 08:40:49 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on July 04, 2016, 11:03:56 PM
Hi and welcome Chris!

I don't know what Detrons on about....the rest of you may be crazy,but I'm nermal!

Yes, you are! That's why we love you, kirky!

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us Offline Poncho65

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #25 on: July 05, 2016, 10:34:25 PM
Quote from: pfrsantos on July 05, 2016, 08:40:49 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on July 04, 2016, 11:03:56 PM
Hi and welcome Chris!

I don't know what Detrons on about....the rest of you may be crazy,but I'm nermal!

Yes, you are! That's why we love you, kirky!

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That was to easy and yet how many posts went by before somebody caught it ??? :facepalm: :rofl:
Merit Badges Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Must update or add a page on the Multitool.org Multitool Encyclopedia Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days. Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Leatherman Pulse or ST200 and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the Leatherman MiniTool for thirty (30) consecutive days. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) In the spirit of the Batman utility belt. A 30 day challenge were you have to have at least 2 things clipped to your belt (preferably more). Start a thread and post a picture of your clipped gear each day for 30 days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Only for the 14th year Anniversary Challenge. Post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. You have one of your pictures in the 2020 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the LM Crunch  Multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the keychain for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. You have one of your pictures in the 2017 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. You have one of your pictures in the 2019 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. You have one of your pictures in the 2018 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #26 on: July 05, 2016, 11:55:00 PM
Glad to have you aboard. Good looking collection and great story. :cheers:
"Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful." -John Wooden
Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of your titanium gear with a multitool or sak Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #27 on: July 06, 2016, 03:46:01 AM
I will say that when I read that SAKs are for women, my hand was over the BAN button!   :twak:

But then I remembered how many SAKs my girlfriend has, and how she carried a Climber on a daily basis... and a Ladybug and a Style PS!

Quote from: Swiss Guy on July 05, 2016, 12:00:33 AM
Quote from: Aloha007 on July 04, 2016, 11:39:07 PM
Be prepared for the GF to give you strange looks when you begin taking random photos of your tools.

I already got one today when I took a picture for the "What did you use your SAK on today?" thread. She didn't even know I had signed up and she said, "You are going to post that online somewhere, aren't you?" I suppose I should start getting used to it. Thanks for the welcome.

That's just the beginning.  While visiting the girlfriend's family over the weekend I had to explain to her father why I needed him to take a picture of me opening a bottle of hard root beer with a multitool.....  ::)

The Bottle Opener Challenge doesn't really translate well into "normal" society....

I'm glad you like the forum- we have all worked hard over the years to make it what it is.  We really only have three rules here- keep it family friendly, no politics and no religion.  Some folks run forums so that only certain opinions can survive- I don't believe in that.  I think a forum needs to be allowed to grow any way it wants- and as soon as you start stifling different opinions you no longer had a forum, you have an againstum.

There's a phrase I haven't used in a while!   :whistle:

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Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

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Re: Happy to be a Part of the Family
Reply #28 on: July 06, 2016, 04:04:59 AM
Welcome to the forums Chris!  Great picture of your growing collection, great intro, and don't worry about expressing your love/or lack of love for Alox, Gerber, or anything else! 

Everybody here has an opinion     :think:   about something SAK- or MUT-related and rarely are they afraid to share the opinions   :whistle:   ...but they also have a lot of knowledge, so you're bound to learn and see new stuff all the time.  It's a great place to hangout!   :2tu:
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they go."    -Will Rogers
Merit Badges Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK Must buy something on EDCSource Start a new thread and post a picture of fire making kit or fire with a multitool Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a thread with photos of at least five different colored ALOX models in your collection Must start a thread showing a photo of at least five BO tools

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