Justifying a new Tool?

[6thtexas]

Anyone else ever get into a situation where you want to try something new but honestly can't justify it?  I've got:
 
a Swisstool X-it lives in my work bag and comes with me when I have real manual type labor to do, it's the nicest tool I own but also the heaviest;
a SOG Paratool-my normal EDC and in my pocket right now;
a Gerber MP400-always my fishing companion, had it for years, light and handy (unfortunately it smells a bit like catfish bait)
a P4 Leatherman-goes to town with me when I really don't think I'll need a "real" MT

I also have 4 SAKS- Classic SD, Alox Soldier, Huntsman, and an OHT.

I have a bunch of pocket knives and always have one on me.

Anyone think of any gaps I need to fill?
 

[Medic82]

Spend enough time here and you will find out you had gaps needed filling that you couldn’t even imagine

[Mr. Whippy]

Yes.

You have a serious Atwood deficiency.

Your Leatherman titers are dangerously low.

And you suffer from flashlightopenia.

[Sparky415]

Yep do not go in to the flashlight forum! 

[6thtexas]

I've been bit by the flashlight bug, but not near as bad.

Got a couple of Olights and some keychain AAA ITPs

Oh yeah, also a rechargeable B&D searchlight.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Why no Farmer yet?

You need more Aloxie goodness

[Medic82]

SOG! You NEED more SOG's

[glorn]

I don't believe you mentioned owning a Crunch. 

[Gareth]

Perhaps a PST?  Slightly uncomfortable grip aside, it really is still a good tool.

[jekostas]

What is this "justification" thing you speak of?

[Mercury]

I have this mode I go into when my wife is around that somehow makes her understand why I need whatever I am buying that day.  I usually don't remember half of what I said and the other half doesn't make any sense later.  I guess justification is only needed for the wife at my house, if I think I have the cash and I want something bad enough, there is not justifying it, it just happens.

[SoDak]

I've been justifying buying more multitools by instituting my "save a leatherman" program. Basically I troll the local pawnshops every few weeks and see if they have any old leathermans in decent shape for a good price(a good price being they key point). So far I've bought 2 nice pst's for about $16 a piece and a nice minitool for about $10. I've thought about expanding out into saving abused leathermans, but I'm not sure I can spend that much money yet since there seems to be no shortage of damaged ones. I need to though since I passed on a sideclip for $20 a year or so back that mostly needed a good cleaning(still kicking myself on that one).

[Shane769]

I dunno about this "bug" you all are talking about... I can't justify getting a second Leatherman, even to replace the one I lost. I guess I'm either really cheap, or completely satisfied with my Skeletool CX. I'm sure I will replace my Surge eventually, just have other things that need my money more urgently (climbing gear for ice and rock, and some backcountry stuff)

[Mercury]

I dunno about this "bug" you all are talking about... I can't justify getting a second Leatherman, even to replace the one I lost. I guess I'm either really cheap, or completely satisfied with my Skeletool CX. I'm sure I will replace my Surge eventually, just have other things that need my money more urgently (climbing gear for ice and rock, and some backcountry stuff)

Skele CX + Surge = 2 Leathermans. 

[asupernothing]

Anyone else ever get into a situation where you want to try something new but honestly can't justify it?  I've got:
 
a Swisstool X-it lives in my work bag and comes with me when I have real manual type labor to do, it's the nicest tool I own but also the heaviest;
a SOG Paratool-my normal EDC and in my pocket right now;
a Gerber MP400-always my fishing companion, had it for years, light and handy (unfortunately it smells a bit like catfish bait)
a P4 Leatherman-goes to town with me when I really don't think I'll need a "real" MT

I also have 4 SAKS- Classic SD, Alox Soldier, Huntsman, and an OHT.

I have a bunch of pocket knives and always have one on me.

Anyone think of any gaps I need to fill?

You need some large fixed blades.
You need a few Leatherman tools.
I have succumbed to buying new stuff every week or so. Its getting worse and at this point I am struggling to limit myself to only one new item a week...

Except for Atwoods which are first come first served and normal rules do not apply.
On which note: I still really really want a Snakebite.

So basically the tools you need now are all the tools you don't have yet. When you own every model ever made, (Chako) you will find something else to need.

Welcome to MT.O

[Chako]

If you hang around here long enough, you won't need to justify anything. However, most of the members are married...and their better halves surrogate for the members sensibility, practicality, and finance...

So if you’re not married, I am sorry my friend...you may already be lost. 

[Mercury]

Anyone else ever get into a situation where you want to try something new but honestly can't justify it?  I've got:
 
a Swisstool X-it lives in my work bag and comes with me when I have real manual type labor to do, it's the nicest tool I own but also the heaviest;
a SOG Paratool-my normal EDC and in my pocket right now;
a Gerber MP400-always my fishing companion, had it for years, light and handy (unfortunately it smells a bit like catfish bait)
a P4 Leatherman-goes to town with me when I really don't think I'll need a "real" MT

I also have 4 SAKS- Classic SD, Alox Soldier, Huntsman, and an OHT.

I have a bunch of pocket knives and always have one on me.

Anyone think of any gaps I need to fill?

You need some large fixed blades.
You need a few Leatherman tools.
I have succumbed to buying new stuff every week or so. Its getting worse and at this point I am struggling to limit myself to only one new item a week...

Except for Atwoods which are first come first served and normal rules do not apply.
On which note: I still really really want a Snakebite.

So basically the tools you need now are all the tools you don't have yet. When you own every model ever made, (Chako) you will find something else to need.

Welcome to MT.O

I am right there with ya.  My wife has noticed too.  What I have started to do is trade once a week.  It may not last but it's fun.

[Styerman]

You need a Vic. Spirit , most refined tool out there , and a Leatherman MUT , for those walks on the wild side .

Chris

[sawman]

Lots of great advice in this thread, it's actually made it to my BookMarks (thanks Whoey!)

There are certain retired Leathermans you may wish to grab while they're still available, such as the PST/PST II, Original SuperTool, Pulse, Squirt, Juice line, SideClip etc, as well as some SOG's which are absolute MUST-HAVES like the Paratool, the PPP (S44) and even some select Gerbers like the Octane and MP600 w/ carbide cutters, I recommend a Vic Spirit for everyone as well as coloured Alox...

I could go on and on but I suggest reading the forum regularly as well as our main website to get an idea what's out there.  You may be surprised what you're missing.  So try new tools, if you don't like them, trade/sell them but don't hesitate on something you may be interested in as you could really miss out!

I hope this has been helpful  Now go out and buy more goodies 

[Mercury]

Lots of great advice in this thread, it's actually made it to my BookMarks (thanks Whoey!)

There are certain retired Leathermans you may wish to grab while they're still available, such as the PST/PST II, Original SuperTool, Pulse, Squirt, Juice line, SideClip etc, as well as some SOG's which are absolute MUST-HAVES like the Paratool, the PPP (S44) and even some select Gerbers like the Octane and MP600 w/ carbide cutters, I recommend a Vic Spirit for everyone as well as coloured Alox...

I could go on and on but I suggest reading the forum regularly as well as our main website to get an idea what's out there.  You may be surprised what you're missing.  So try new tools, if you don't like them, trade/sell them but don't hesitate on something you may be interested in as you could really miss out!

I hope this has been helpful  Now go out and buy more goodies 

He just likes to trade.    

Really though, you can get some awesome trades done on this forum, and as long as you treat everyone right, you will keep on trading.  The Sawman is a fantastic trading partner, he rotates his stock as often as anyone and everything is in flawless condition. 

I would rather get a new tool from him or others here than buy it from a retailer. 

See Steve, I plugged ya! 

[sawman]

Thanks for those kind words 

I agree about the trades as I've gotten many of my favorite items from trades/forum buys.  Oh that's what I forgot to mention - forum buys.  If you find yourself hooked on this forum as many of us are, become a Charter Member and take part of some great discounted group buys of all the brand names.  It's well worth it - and no, they're not paying me to say this 

[AHB]

Thanks for those kind words 

I agree about the trades as I've gotten many of my favorite items from trades/forum buys.  Oh that's what I forgot to mention - forum buys.  If you find yourself hooked on this forum as many of us are, become a Charter Member and take part of some great discounted group buys of all the brand names.  It's well worth it - and no, they're not paying me to say this 

Sawman's right, we aren't...  Psst, what your PP adress again.. 

And right now you get a Free Leatherman Micra when you buy a Charter Membership..   
Click: Charter Member Drive . 

[sawman]

 

[6thtexas]

Y'all aint' nothing but a bunch of enablers!

My wife just shakes her head of late when a new blade or tool appears out of my pocket.

On reflection, I think I could use a Leatherman Juice, and a Freestyle would complement a SAK very nicely.  A SOG powerlock could be handy at times...

A bit off the topic but I found out this morning that the saw I installed in my paratool does a great job in cutting a deer's pelvic bone-hunting season opened today and there's fresh meat in the fridge.

[SlackOne]

I'm looking at a Freestyle as well, as it would make a great buddy to the custom SAK I'm still figuring on.

My tool spread looks a lot like yours, but I don't have a "big" MT yet like your SwissX.  One thing I'm considering is a one-piece tool with a built-in wrench and prybar.  Something like a Pocketwrench II, a PocketToolX Piranha, or an Atwood Atwrench.

The Crunch is always an option, but I'm having trouble justifying it since I wouldn't EDC it and a normal Vice Grip of that size is so cheap...BUT IT IS THE COOLEST DESIGN EVER DESIGNED BY DESIGNERS and I want one in me heart.

And hey!  I used my Wave's saw to whack off the antler section of a buck's skull I took last week.  I didn't use it on the pelvic bone as we keep a hatchet around for that.

[MedusaOblongata]

Memorize this phrase: "I don't have one of those yet." You can use it as many times as you need to.

[MultiMat]

Enough with the smurf footing around 

'Halfdozentexas' just get em all mate  , wives do make this cause of action a challenge , but life is all about overcoming challenges 

[Sparky415]

What did No6 do to you to deserve that advice Mat? 





 

[ecfiffer]

Yep do not go in to the flashlight forum! 

yes only go there unless you want to see the light of day....

[MultiMat]

What did No6 do to you to deserve that advice Mat? 





 

Hells bells Sparky I sure hope no one actually takes my advice    :P .

Plan B). Multi tools could break,get rusty, get lost....... best to have a 'few' back ups  .
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