Herbertz Designer Multitool

J-sews · **on:** June 20, 2009, 06:23:06 AM

A nice little keychain tool, with a smooth sveldt shape that feels quite ergonomic in the hand, yet is solidly constructed. Although a smidge on the heavy side, but in a good way, with a solid heft that bespeaks quality construction and inspires confidence.

Made in Germany? The box has German writing on it (along with English) but nowhere on the tool does it state country of origin.

The butterfly-opening design works fine for keeping pesky pocket lint out of the innards. Opening the handles reveals a fine little set of capable pliers.

For more demanding jobs, each handle further produces a curved extension. Folded out, they provide a useful amount of extra leverage.

And that's it, nothing else.

PROS:

Ergonomic

CONS:

No knife
No screwdrivers
No file
No wire cutter
No awl
No anything except pliers

Sean · **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:25:52 AM

that's a really kewl little plier. never seen anything like that before.

jzmtl · **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:28:36 AM

Well, it's not much of a multitool now is it.

As I was scrolling down I was thinking what they have fitted inside the handle.

J-sews · **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:31:21 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on June 20, 2009, 06:28:36 AM

Well, it's not much of a multitool now is it.

As I was scrolling down I was thinking what they have fitted inside the handle.

Yah, well now you can imagine how I felt the first time I opened it up!

Chako · **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:41:58 AM

It must have been like Christmas all over again.

AHB · **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:03:07 AM

Quote from: Chako on June 20, 2009, 07:41:58 AM

It must have been like Christmas all over again.

Gareth · **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:31:37 AM

If that had some wire cutters I'd be tempted, then it would make for a nice little companion to a SAK. $:-\$

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2009, 11:00:36 AM

Well that's a well built white elephant

Neil · **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2009, 02:31:24 PM

I've seen those before and couldn't figure where they came from. Not cheap either $:-\$

Poncho65 · **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2009, 12:22:10 AM

Great review on a ~~mulit~~tool Bob

It does look very nice though

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2009, 03:34:37 AM

Quote from: Poncho65 on June 21, 2009, 12:22:10 AM

Great review on a ~~mulit~~tool Bob It does look very nice though

Funny

PyroJames · **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2009, 06:02:42 AM

Awwwwwww... it's so cute!

Herbertz... they also made some nice balisongs back in the day.

Pacu · **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2009, 06:14:40 AM

it looks sleek.....like you could skip it across a pond.

jzmtl · **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2009, 07:01:36 AM

Some history: http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/herbertz-knives-penkives.htm

Apparently they sell Wenger as well? http://www.herbertz-messerclub.de/

cliosguy · **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2009, 07:17:44 AM

Those knives look really sweet

MultiMat · **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2009, 11:07:47 AM

Bob your pretty little multitool seems to have dropped it's guts some where. Did you check in the bottom of the box

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Maybe it is a paper weight AND pliers thus becoming a multitool

AHB · **Reply #16 on:** June 21, 2009, 11:23:50 AM

Quote from: MultiMat on June 21, 2009, 11:07:47 AM

Bob your pretty little multitool seems to have dropped it's guts some where. Did you check in the bottom of the box .
Maybe it is a paper weight AND pliers thus becoming a multitool

Does it say "just add water" on the box..? Maybe it will "grow" on you..

J-sews · **Reply #17 on:** June 21, 2009, 06:23:03 PM

Hah, good ones!

Quote from: jzmtl on June 21, 2009, 07:01:36 AM

Some history: http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/herbertz-knives-penkives.htm

Apparently they sell Wenger as well? http://www.herbertz-messerclub.de/

Oooh, thanks for the background info.

JohnD · **Reply #18 on:** June 21, 2009, 08:25:52 PM

How much do one of these go for Bob

J-sews · **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:07:03 AM

Quote from: JohnD on June 21, 2009, 08:25:52 PM

How much do one of these go for Bob

I don't know actually. $:-\$ I got this one as part of a bigger lot.

hiraboo · **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2020, 04:00:28 AM

This post is not mine originally, but J-sews' post.
Due to some issues around photobucket.com, you can hardly see many important photos posted by J-sews.
So I will back up his photos and restore some of his posts.

Original posted by J-sews;
Herbertz Designer Multitool

A nice little keychain tool, with a smooth sveldt shape that feels quite ergonomic in the hand, yet is solidly constructed. Although a smidge on the heavy side, but in a good way, with a solid heft that bespeaks quality construction and inspires confidence.

Made in Germany? The box has German writing on it (along with English) but nowhere on the tool does it state country of origin.

The butterfly-opening design works fine for keeping pesky pocket lint out of the innards. Opening the handles reveals a fine little set of capable pliers.

For more demanding jobs, each handle further produces a curved extension. Folded out, they provide a useful amount of extra leverage.

And that's it, nothing else.

PROS:

Ergonomic

CONS:

No knife
No screwdrivers
No file
No wire cutter
No awl
No anything except pliers

hiraboo · **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2020, 04:01:28 AM

Just a few month ago I didn't expect this tough situation to happen.
I believe we shall overcome COVID-19 someday.

Anyway,
I have two other Herbertz multitools.
I will introduce them to you.

Left to right

Victorinox Tourist (84mm reference)
MULTI KNIFE L (model No. IP-939)
Golf Tool
PLIERS (IP-919)

PLIERS

As J-sews mentioned above, this tool is a just folding pliers.

There is no characters of tool name or "Herbertz."

Only inside of the handles, there are "PAT.P." and the symbol mark.

Golf Tool

As you see, this tool seems one of purchase benefits of BMW.
I am a user of a Honda car, not a owner of a BMW auto.
I got this tool at the auction.

You can access components from both sides.

Only inside of the handles, there are "PAT.P." and the symbol mark.

MULTI KNIFE L

Unique but sharp sheephoot blade. I was almost injured.

The scissors have a lock mechanism.

You can access components from both sides.

Only inside of the handles, there are "PAT.P." and the symbol mark.

Maybe there exists MULTI KNIFE S(model No. IP-929). I think this is the image of type S.
Of course I am looking for this tool.

Do your best. See you again!!

gregozedobe · **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2020, 08:45:37 AM

Quote from: hiraboo on April 12, 2020, 04:01:28 AM

Unique but sharp sheephoot blade. I was almost injured.

Thanks for the info & photos

That sheepsfoot blade reminded me of the "scraper" tool in the Schrade ST1
scroll down to the 4th photo here: http://www.multitool.org/tools/miscellaneous/schrade-st1-review

ReamerPunch · **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2020, 09:22:03 AM

There is a Mister Minit near me that sells these, but the prices are a little high. It's not open now anyway.

pomsbz · **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2020, 09:42:45 AM

Those mini pliers look very nice.

Mechanickal · **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2020, 09:56:24 AM

Thanks for posting!

hiraboo · **Reply #26 on:** May 10, 2020, 05:53:31 AM

I forgot this (^▽^;).

Herbertz Campingwerkzeug Nr.615000

hiraboo · **Reply #27 on:** July 14, 2022, 06:49:42 AM

Guess what?
If you answer correctly, you will get 1 million points!

Beep. It's timed out, sorry.

Next tip.
Now you have a chance to earn a half million points.

What? No! You are kidding me.

Wow, very bold…
You can get ten thousand points!

Ah, I can’t repeat your answer. It’s XXX rated.

You are looking at the almost correct answer!
Still chance to get a hundred points.

Oh my, are you pretending not to know?

Ok. Last chance to one point.

Beeeep. They call it another way.
You lost, and I get one billion points. Thank you.

I’m sorry I was too playful.
It is another handy-sized tool that transforms, sold by Herbertz. It’s not a multi-tool but a mono-tool, like pliers above.

The jaws (sorry I don’t know correct name of this parts) are adjustable.
The upper jaw is fixed and the under jaw slides freely. You see jagged parts on the under jaw and cover. When you close the cover, the under jaw are fixed by the jagged meshing.
I hope you understand my bad explanation.

I haven't told you the answer to the quiz yet.

It is IP-907, The adjustable SPANNER, Herbertz.