Your top 5 "Most Original Tools"

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #30 on:** December 04, 2007, 09:44:46 PM

Quote from: Tom Munch on December 04, 2007, 01:35:44 AM

Better still.

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Whoa.

So those of you who went with Core and Swisstools... I'm getting that you think the perfect execution of the tool design/production was what was so orginal?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #31 on:** December 04, 2007, 11:54:14 PM

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Is thier a dispute as to this being a locking device or would we be in agreement that it is ?

My initial guess would be that it would be considered a locking mechanism, but like everything else around here, that depends on your definition. If a tool locks, then does it need to be unlocked? Does this tool have an actual lock release or is it separating the handles? If that's the case, then wouldn't the original PST be considered locking because you can't fold the tools until the handles are opened? The more I think about it, the murkier it gets!

Def

NeitherExtreme · **Reply #32 on:** December 05, 2007, 12:02:08 AM

Quote from: Defender on December 04, 2007, 11:54:14 PM

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Is thier a dispute as to this being a locking device or would we be in agreement that it is ?

My initial guess would be that it would be considered a locking mechanism, but like everything else around here, that depends on your definition. If a tool locks, then does it need to be unlocked? Does this tool have an actual lock release or is it separating the handles? If that's the case, then wouldn't the original PST be considered locking because you can't fold the tools until the handles are opened? The more I think about it, the murkier it gets!

Def

Haha, now this is getting complicated!

Though I'd say that the first tool to lock open is the first locking tool, and let the rest be details...

J-sews · **Reply #33 on:** December 06, 2007, 02:56:32 AM

Quote from: lonediver on December 04, 2007, 10:50:33 PM

.......I sent the following to Utica Kutmaster this morning ;

.......I got this reply this afternoon ;

Excellent detective work Doug! Thanks, I've been wondering about that Multimaster introduction date for a long time!

The reply you got also explains why the early Multimaster tools say "patent pending" but the later tools have no mention of patent at all.

J-sews · **Reply #34 on:** December 06, 2007, 03:30:11 AM

Quote from: lonediver on December 06, 2007, 03:22:58 AM

....do you have any idea of how we can take the patent date from my tool and get a name to it ?

Do you have any more information at all?

There is a patent search function on this page here: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/search.html
(Use the Quick Search tab)

Fill out what you know, and it will search for relevent patents.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #35 on:** December 06, 2007, 04:51:57 AM

I don't have any info to add to this thread at this point, but I wanted to take a second and say it's great to see you back again Doug. I wondered where you'd gotten to!

Def

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #36 on:** December 06, 2007, 05:59:10 AM

Mother Nature is doing my landscaping right now..it's called snow $:-\$
I recall my grandfather having a harp-like tool in his tool box,and even back all those years ago to a young boy's mind it looked more than a little awkward to use.

Sea Monster · **Reply #37 on:** December 06, 2007, 09:09:10 AM

The F.R.E.D is reasonably original (An Australian upgrade to the U.S P-38 )- anyone mentioned it?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #38 on:** December 06, 2007, 11:07:35 AM

Quote from: Nomad on December 06, 2007, 09:09:10 AM

The F.R.E.D is reasonably original (An Australian upgrade to the U.S P-38 )- anyone mentioned it?

I've never heard of it mate, have you got a link to it

Sea Monster · **Reply #39 on:** December 06, 2007, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: Micky

I've never heard of it mate, have you got a link to it

Err, no.

Oh wait diggerhistory will have a picture (as well as pictures of other great knives and tools used by Australia (and allies, and enemies) in older wars.

http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/food/fred.jpg

Just for fun I'll include two other great multis (both of which are part of my EDC)-

My personal favourite knife to carry (Better than a SAK

) - http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/knives.htm

and the ultimate sun-protection, drinking cup, secret money stash of all time

http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/slouch_hat_+.htm

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #40 on:** December 06, 2007, 11:54:10 AM

Quote from: Nomad on December 06, 2007, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: Micky
I've never heard of it mate, have you got a link to it

Err, no.

Oh wait diggerhistory will have a picture (as well as pictures of other great knives and tools used by Australia (and allies, and enemies) in older wars.

http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/food/fred.jpg

Just for fun I'll include two other great multis (both of which are part of my EDC)-

My personal favourite knife to carry (Better than a SAK ) - http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/knives.htm

and the ultimate sun-protection, drinking cup, secret money stash of all time

http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/slouch_hat_+.htm

That fred's quite a niftl little thing

I used to have the British army equivalent to that clasp knife, very heavy duty, but better than a Sak?...Nah

J-sews · **Reply #41 on:** December 07, 2007, 01:58:42 AM

Quote from: Nomad on December 06, 2007, 09:09:10 AM

The F.R.E.D is reasonably original (An Australian upgrade to the U.S P-38 )- anyone mentioned it?

I've got a P-38! Mine doesn't have that spoon feature on the end though

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #42 on:** December 07, 2007, 01:59:56 AM

Does putting a spoon on the end qualify it as a multitool since it now has multiple functions?

Def

J-sews · **Reply #43 on:** December 07, 2007, 02:02:25 AM

Quote from: Defender on December 07, 2007, 01:59:56 AM

Does putting a spoon on the end qualify it as a multitool since it now has multiple functions?

Def

It already was a combination can-opener/finger-slicer-opener

J-sews · **Reply #44 on:** December 07, 2007, 03:39:21 AM

Quote from: lonediver on December 07, 2007, 03:27:36 AM

Quote from: J-sews on December 07, 2007, 02:02:25 AM
Quote from: Defender on December 07, 2007, 01:59:56 AM
Does putting a spoon on the end qualify it as a multitool since it now has multiple functions?

Def

It already was a combination can-opener/finger-slicer-opener

Taken from someone who likely has had the experience first hand . I seem to remember a pictorial displaying the use of a multi assembling a desk with someones blood displayed .

I feel the need........the need, to bleed

Anthony · **Reply #45 on:** December 07, 2007, 06:07:34 AM

An interesting tidbit...John Rambo didn't kill anyone in First Blood.

Carthas · **Reply #46 on:** December 07, 2007, 08:21:48 AM

Quote from: Nomad on December 06, 2007, 09:09:10 AM

The F.R.E.D is reasonably original (An Australian upgrade to the U.S P-38 )- anyone mentioned it?

What does F.R.E.D stand for? I got told by a guy who was in the Army, but it's a little rude, so I'm not sure if it's legit or not.

Sea Monster · **Reply #47 on:** December 07, 2007, 09:46:17 AM

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What does F.R.E.D stand for? I got told by a guy who was in the Army, but it's a little rude, so I'm not sure if it's legit or not.

It stands for what he said it stands for.

On the box it says "Field Ration Eating Device" - but that is a load of smurf, and them whats makes 'em knows it.

J-sews · **Reply #48 on:** December 08, 2007, 03:53:05 AM

Quote from: Nomad on December 07, 2007, 09:46:17 AM

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What does F.R.E.D stand for? I got told by a guy who was in the Army, but it's a little rude, so I'm not sure if it's legit or not.

It stands for what he said it stands for.

On the box it says "Field Ration Eating Device" - but that is a load of smurf, and them whats makes 'em knows it.

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #49 on:** August 06, 2008, 12:51:08 AM

1.PST started the whole thing
2.TOOLCLIP unique design at its time with its fixed pliers
3.POWERLOCK improved the power and easy to replace/customise to your needs
4.SPYDERENCH unique "take it apart"design with adjustable wrench & adjustable jaws on pliers
5.CRUNCH locking pliers,locking blades,regular 1/4" bit driver without any easy-to-loose adapters