What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?

[Landrew]

Used my Leatherman Rebar can opener to open a can.

I've never actually seen that done. Do you have a video?

[AimlessWanderer]

My multitools were effectively used to prove how stupid I am ... by leaving them at home 

[Mercury]

My multitools were effectively used to prove how stupid I am ... by leaving them at home 

Well that sucks.  Nothing worse than needing one and not having it. 

I avoid this issue by having way too many backups. 


Sent from Tattooine while bulls-eying womp rats bigger than two meters.

[dks]

You mean you had NO keychain multitool with you, 50Ft....   

You brought shame on the forum.....   

[Landrew]

My multitools were effectively used to prove how stupid I am ... by leaving them at home 

Well that sucks.  Nothing worse than needing one and not having it. 

I avoid this issue by having way too many backups. 


Sent from Tattooine while bulls-eying womp rats bigger than two meters.

Yeah, I know, it's a disturbing parallel to the hoarding syndrome; it's based on the "might need it" paradigm. I conquered most of my hoarding problem by just telling myself that I'll never use most of that stuff, ever, and just throwing it out with no regrets.  My multitool addiction however is one I'll continue to indulge for awhile.  Besides, it doesn't take up nearly as much space. My whole collection fits in a large Plano box under the bed, but I can see that needing an upgrade soon...

[AimlessWanderer]

Well I did have my Manager on my keys, my Mini Bucktool, Classic, Twistick & Screwzall in my wallet .... but they weren't up to the job. No primary multitool/combo and no dedicated pocket knife ... shame on me 

I also had a Super Bear Jaws, Gerber Fit and Wenger Toolchest in the glove compartment of my car, but didn't remember that until I went home at the end of the day   

Initial statement still stands - I used my multitools to prove how stupid I am 

[dks]

well, if it has been proven.......... what can we say really??   apart from: 
  

[Mercury]

 


 

[Aleister]

• Manager
• Mini Bucktool
• Classic
• Twistick
• Screwzall
• Super Bear Jaws
• Geber Fit
• Wenger Toolchest

So, yes, no MT... How did you manage to go through the day?

[AimlessWanderer]

The Manager just about managed the cutting chores, and everything else was done by scrounging around for dedicated tools 

I made sure I had my Spirit X and CRKT Edgie on me today though and didn't need them 

[thebullfrog]

Testing (and in some cases scrapping) all of our spare computers at work. The Spirit drivers are getting a lot of use today.

Oh, and the file makes a WONDERFUL back scratcher btw

Between today and my drywall project the other day,  I swear the thing has paid for itself already. Mostly because of the back scratching capabilities.

[Monrogue]

The Manager just about managed the cutting chores, and everything else was done by scrounging around for dedicated tools 

I made sure I had my Spirit X and CRKT Edgie on me today though and didn't need them 

Yeah that figures huh?   It is still better to have them equipped and end up not needing them, than to really need them and not have them with you.  I always have something on me as long as I'm fully clothed   My wife thinks it's silly at times, but she doesn't complain when she needs it

Testing (and in some cases scrapping) all of our spare computers at work. The Spirit drivers are getting a lot of use today.

Oh, and the file makes a WONDERFUL back scratcher btw

Between today and my drywall project the other day,  I swear the thing has paid for itself already. Mostly because of the back scratching capabilities.

Whoa, I never even thought of the back scratching possibilities   Thanks for that one

[Landrew]

Backscratching is a great idea for a tool, perhaps like this one:

Excessive itchiness however, might bear checking out in case of an underlying medical condition.

[thebullfrog]

Doctor? No, that's when you stick the diamond file into the Surge and scratch harder. You'll solve the itching sooner or later.

[SwissArmy Zippo]

Used the scissors on my juice s2 to cut a straw shorter for my kids drinks. 

[Landrew]

Anyone ever cut cheese with their pocket blade? That seems to be mainly what it's for in Europe. I generally don't let any of my tools touch my food.

[dks]

We have been known to cut food with pocket knives... 

Traditionally in Europe people use single blade knives. So they cannot have a “clean” blade for food and one for “dirty” work.

Some people will cut everything with their knife, then give it a quick wipe and that’s it.. 

Others will use the knife to cut food, then wash it and dry it. That is what I usually do.

Of course it depends on what facilities are available where you use the knife.

The important thing is to remember not to use the knife for food, after you have used it to scrape mud off your shoes etc.

Another problem that may arise is from the oil used on knives or on their pivots; foodsafe or not and whether it makes any difference in the end, safetywise. (Huuuuge discussion in the knife forums..)
I use oil just on the pivots and not on the blades so I do not care.

Then you have to consider if your blade is SS or not and whether you like the colouring or taste left by non SS blades on your food. I cut a lemon and then an onion with an old 1095 knife and the onion was black at the cut.

I have also used multitool blades for cutting food and clean pliers for moving food on the grill  (LM Flair  )

[Mercury]

I use my SAK blade for cutting food all the time, and I've never had any issues.  I usually wipe it down after every use anyway, like I do all my blades. 

[thebullfrog]

oh yeah, my multis and folders get used on food all the time. I just keep em clean, only lubricate with mineral oil, and got straight from cutting open a mystery box from taiwan to cutting my apple without at least a quick rinse between.

[Landrew]

Yeah, back on the farm we used to castrate a bull with the same knife with which we cut an apple for lunch 10 minutes later. Years later, I seem to have acquired an aversion to using my pocket knife blade for cutting my food.  I suppose the microbiology class I took in university ruined it for me.

[nuphoria]

I think I might stick to a different blade for that particular purpose

However, I use whatever EDC type knife I have on me for most things including food, and just keep it clean, sharp and oiled

[SwissArmy Zippo]

Used my Leatherman Rebar to tighten screws on a loose door handle.
Link below to YouTube page.

[stealth007s]

We have been known to cut food with pocket knives... 

Traditionally in Europe people use single blade knives. So they cannot have a “clean” blade for food and one for “dirty” work.

Some people will cut everything with their knife, then give it a quick wipe and that’s it.. 

Others will use the knife to cut food, then wash it and dry it. That is what I usually do.

Of course it depends on what facilities are available where you use the knife.

The important thing is to remember not to use the knife for food, after you have used it to scrape mud off your shoes etc.

Another problem that may arise is from the oil used on knives or on their pivots; foodsafe or not and whether it makes any difference in the end, safetywise. (Huuuuge discussion in the knife forums..)
I use oil just on the pivots and not on the blades so I do not care.

Then you have to consider if your blade is SS or not and whether you like the colouring or taste left by non SS blades on your food. I cut a lemon and then an onion with an old 1095 knife and the onion was black at the cut.

I have also used multitool blades for cutting food and clean pliers for moving food on the grill  (LM Flair  )

What about using olive oil? I have used that for years now on all my stuff to include as a honing oil

[dks]

Olive oil is fine as long as it is not kept for too long. As a honing oil it is fine, since you clean it afterwards.

For any long term lubrication use it is not good as it begins to smell bad going rancid and congeals, attracting dust. It is also not good with extreme heat or cold.

It can be used as an emergency lubricant if needed, though ...


Note that the olive oil here is pretty strong, that is not very filtered and purified, having a really good taste.

Maybe the really purified, industrial made one is better for oiling.

[Landrew]

I think the upside to using a petroleum-based oil might be that its more resistant to food-borne pathogens than vegetable or animal oils.  I dunno, I use Jigaloo on my tools.

[stealth007s]

I now use 3 in 1 for lube needs when I'm at home (I'm not going to put it in my EDC pack due to the mess risk) but I'll stick with the EVOO when I need it ICOE and for honing.

[Monrogue]

I used the pliers of my Charge TTi to loosen the bolt that was holding the spare donut tire in the trunk of my car.  I had to rub that one in the wife's face because she doesn't see much use for my multis and SAKs   If I hadn't had that on me, I would have had to go back inside to hunt for something else to use. 

[Landrew]

I use the hook on my Charge to roll up the rim on my Tim Horton's cups.

[thebullfrog]

Took apart more computers.  It's becoming the running theme for my Spirit.

I did notice last night the blade isn't quite up to Vic's usual sharpness standards. It is now

[Monrogue]

Took apart more computers.  It's becoming the running theme for my Spirit.

I did notice last night the blade isn't quite up to Vic's usual sharpness standards. It is now

Do you have the Spirit X or the regular?  Just wondering if you had the regular, how you sharpened the blade.