How many Multitool Elites?

[enki_ck]

We're not elitist here, at least I think we're not but most regular members here can give you good advice on SAKs and multitools. I'm not sure having lots of skinths is a relevant criteria.

I only have one, but it's a superluxurious prototype one, does that help? I'm good for all the other revised criteria.

[scorpion008]

By popular demand, the skinth regulation is relaxed to only ONE. Y'all are welcome.

[tosh]

Hey Scorpion

Reading between the lines of your original post - would I be right to assume that the dreaded Full Blown MT/SAK obsession/addiction has taken hold??

If so, you have my sympathy

Although, I have never uploaded any pics - I'm not quite there yet  , the fact that when I became a member on here a little over a year ago - at that time I owned only 4 items (plus a couple of Stan Shaw pieces) A Wave, Spirit, Swisstool and Explorer.

As to how many I own now, Erm..........

However, I'll admit I'm almost done!!
I'm now just working out the dimensions and possibility of building a bespoke Oak Curio Cabinet to hold it all in...jeez!!
Said cabinet will if it is ever realised have a thick bevelled glass top framed in Oak. Underneath will be the required number of drawers needed - One for each manufacturer. I'm tempted to use modern steel bearing drawer slides as opposed to the traditional wooden runners
ALL drawers will be the exact same size - so that any drawer can be placed at the top to show that particular brand. The drawers will probably be recessed in to allow oak doors to be fitted to maintain security and possibly even combined with solid lid too, as I say, I'm still turning ideas over in my head.
The Underside of the top will hopefully be illuminated by small LEDs to showcase whichever brand is on show- Blue tint LED's  - (I think the LEDs will be battery operated).
As to the building bit - well, I bought a secondhand oak chest of drawers (1930ish) about 12yrs ago then got shoved in the garage and has since been used as a storage box for VHS tapes - (remember them??). The Oak should be well seasoned by now and hopefully it will be ideal as the "donor". There's a few items still  yet to arrive and a few more not yet even sourced - but the good news is.....it is indeed only a few.

To cut it short, what I'm actually proposing here is in effect some form of heirloom for my young son. Showcasing the evolution of the mutlitool from it's beginnings back when they were built in the USA. The BIG names - Bucktool, SOG, Gerber, Schrade etc etc.
Sadly, it seems those days have gone, the vast majority of MT's today are now churned out in China. 


BTW hate to admit this - but what is "Skinth" ?? 

[Mr. Whippy]

Hey Scorpion



BTW hate to admit this - but what is "Skinth" ?? 

Fancy sheaths made by our own Metropolicity.  He has a website that describes the various sizes and options.

[Metropolicity]

Just curious, but why does no one buy more Skinths? They seem pretty awesome to me, albiet pricey. Is that Metro's day job, because the hardcore users aren't very good customers?

You bet it's my day job. Hardcore users are drawn to my stuff , the standard sheaths just don't cut it. Poor materials lead to built in obsolescence.

I would say I am elite, but I sure do have a lot of BO tools.

[Mr. Whippy]

Just curious, but why does no one buy more Skinths? They seem pretty awesome to me, albiet pricey. Is that Metro's day job, because the hardcore users aren't very good customers?

You bet it's my day job. Hardcore users are drawn to my stuff , the standard sheaths just don't cut it. Poor materials lead to built in obsolescence.

I would say I am elite, but I sure do have a lot of BO tools.

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Eric,

That is freakin' impressive!   

[Metropolicity]

Just curious, but why does no one buy more Skinths? They seem pretty awesome to me, albiet pricey. Is that Metro's day job, because the hardcore users aren't very good customers?

You bet it's my day job. Hardcore users are drawn to my stuff , the standard sheaths just don't cut it. Poor materials lead to built in obsolescence.

I would say I am elite, but I sure do have a lot of BO tools.

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Eric,

That is freakin' impressive!   

I harder a few more. OHT and some other ones. Got some rare BO , like a BO AL.

[scorpion008]

Metro, you say hardcore users want your sheaths, but I found that hardly anyone has admitted to having even two of them. Do average joes buy them too?

Tosh, no, I only have a New Wave, a pocket clip on the way, and a $25 Sheffield multi with wooden scales (no actual name or number). If I had more money I would like a Spirit and TTi, along with a nice knife and yes, a skinth. Unfortunately I am in that state in life where money gets sucked up and lack of it will put one in serous debt (yup, college). Still, I enjoy taking part in the forums here, and will eventually scrape together some funds.

[Metropolicity]

Metro, you say hardcore users want your sheaths, but I found that hardly anyone has admitted to having even two of them. Do average joes buy them too?

Tosh, no, I only have a New Wave, a pocket clip on the way, and a $25 Sheffield multi with wooden scales (no actual name or number). If I had more money I would like a Spirit and TTi, along with a nice knife and yes, a skinth. Unfortunately I am in that state in life where money gets sucked up and lack of it will put one in serous debt (yup, college). Still, I enjoy taking part in the forums here, and will eventually scrape together some funds.

I have everyone ranging from weekend warriors to a guy working in the field doing cheetah research in Africa (no joke). They aren't just for MTs, a lot other EDC type stuff. MTO is a pretty narrow slice of guys. In any case, this isn't a Skinth thread, it's a heirloom thread. If you stick to the bigger names, the classics are the supertools (modern day version already in its 3rd gen), rebar (modern day PST), the wave, you can't go wrong. The PST itself is a great piece of history, some may argue that it's a great user, but I feel better with locking tools.

Each piece has a very specific history, usually born from a need or market. The original wave is a huge monumental design, to which most companies are still chasing after.

Be patient, you can find what you want, there are 1000's of in production models to collect and even those that are discontinued surface from time to time (like that BO Charge AL).

[Metropolicity]

Double post

[Monrogue]

Just curious, but why does no one buy more Skinths? They seem pretty awesome to me, albiet pricey. Is that Metro's day job, because the hardcore users aren't very good customers?

You bet it's my day job. Hardcore users are drawn to my stuff , the standard sheaths just don't cut it. Poor materials lead to built in obsolescence.

I would say I am elite, but I sure do have a lot of BO tools.

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Eric,

That is freakin' impressive!   

I harder a few more. OHT and some other ones. Got some rare BO , like a BO AL.

Dang, that's a lot of Leathermans.  Not sure what the top row of tools is though.  They're nothing I have, but I haven't ventured beyond Leatherman and Victorinox. 

[Metropolicity]

Just curious, but why does no one buy more Skinths? They seem pretty awesome to me, albiet pricey. Is that Metro's day job, because the hardcore users aren't very good customers?

You bet it's my day job. Hardcore users are drawn to my stuff , the standard sheaths just don't cut it. Poor materials lead to built in obsolescence.

I would say I am elite, but I sure do have a lot of BO tools.

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Eric,

That is freakin' impressive!   

I harder a few more. OHT and some other ones. Got some rare BO , like a BO AL.

Dang, that's a lot of Leathermans.  Not sure what the top row of tools is though.  They're nothing I have, but I haven't ventured beyond Leatherman and Victorinox.

The top top row are the various flavors of BO gerber mp600 (eod, needle nose, blunt nose) mp400 and flik.

The second from the top is a BO Dutch army issue Vic Spirit and the Leatherman MUT EOD & MUT and a custom black out MUT.

[Monrogue]

Just curious, but why does no one buy more Skinths? They seem pretty awesome to me, albiet pricey. Is that Metro's day job, because the hardcore users aren't very good customers?

You bet it's my day job. Hardcore users are drawn to my stuff , the standard sheaths just don't cut it. Poor materials lead to built in obsolescence.

I would say I am elite, but I sure do have a lot of BO tools.

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Eric,

That is freakin' impressive!   

I harder a few more. OHT and some other ones. Got some rare BO , like a BO AL.

Dang, that's a lot of Leathermans.  Not sure what the top row of tools is though.  They're nothing I have, but I haven't ventured beyond Leatherman and Victorinox.

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The top top row are the various flavors of BO gerber mp600 (eod, needle nose, blunt nose) mp400 and flik.

The second from the top is a BO Dutch army issue Vic Spirit and the Leatherman MUT EOD & MUT and a custom black out MUT.

Oh cool, thanks for telling me   I would like a BO version of a multitool.  Maybe someday.  I also do like the looks of the Road Tour Edition Spirit   Anyone have one of those?

[Metropolicity]

Oh cool, thanks for telling me   I would like a BO version of a multitool.  Maybe someday.  I also do like the looks of the Road Tour Edition Spirit   Anyone have one of those?

I just bought one for $60 (STEAL!) off eBay from a veteran. I also, for my birthday, bought myself a military issue BO cap crimper Vic Spirit X (very rare).

I like collecting BO tools partially because they are black, but they are also harder to find, so the challenge is greater.

[Monrogue]

Oh cool, thanks for telling me   I would like a BO version of a multitool.  Maybe someday.  I also do like the looks of the Road Tour Edition Spirit   Anyone have one of those?

I just bought one for $60 (STEAL!) off eBay from a veteran. I also, for my birthday, bought myself a military issue BO cap crimper Vic Spirit X (very rare).

I like collecting BO tools partially because they are black, but they are also harder to find, so the challenge is greater.

Wow that is a steal as I see them on Amazon typically for $120.  So is ebay where you all track down various SAKs and multitools, especially the rare and no longer in circulation ones?

[Metropolicity]

Oh cool, thanks for telling me   I would like a BO version of a multitool.  Maybe someday.  I also do like the looks of the Road Tour Edition Spirit   Anyone have one of those?

I just bought one for $60 (STEAL!) off eBay from a veteran. I also, for my birthday, bought myself a military issue BO cap crimper Vic Spirit X (very rare).

I like collecting BO tools partially because they are black, but they are also harder to find, so the challenge is greater.

Wow that is a steal as I see them on Amazon typically for $120.  So is ebay where you all track down various SAKs and multitools, especially the rare and no longer in circulation ones?

Often, I rarely hit them at shows and stuff. eBay is nice since you can actually look at pics, and if you know what you are looking for and have the right key words for searching, you can sometimes find super steals (like my mint Spirit RT!!)

[Monrogue]

Oh cool, thanks for telling me   I would like a BO version of a multitool.  Maybe someday.  I also do like the looks of the Road Tour Edition Spirit   Anyone have one of those?

I just bought one for $60 (STEAL!) off eBay from a veteran. I also, for my birthday, bought myself a military issue BO cap crimper Vic Spirit X (very rare).

I like collecting BO tools partially because they are black, but they are also harder to find, so the challenge is greater.

Wow that is a steal as I see them on Amazon typically for $120.  So is ebay where you all track down various SAKs and multitools, especially the rare and no longer in circulation ones?

Often, I rarely hit them at shows and stuff. eBay is nice since you can actually look at pics, and if you know what you are looking for and have the right key words for searching, you can sometimes find super steals (like my mint Spirit RT!!)

Yeah, I don't get to go to shows or anything like that.  I'll have to patrol ebay whenever I have another change to buy something.  Thanks for the info bud

[Mercury]

Oh cool, thanks for telling me   I would like a BO version of a multitool.  Maybe someday.  I also do like the looks of the Road Tour Edition Spirit   Anyone have one of those?

I just bought one for $60 (STEAL!) off eBay from a veteran. I also, for my birthday, bought myself a military issue BO cap crimper Vic Spirit X (very rare).

I like collecting BO tools partially because they are black, but they are also harder to find, so the challenge is greater.

Wow that is a steal as I see them on Amazon typically for $120.  So is ebay where you all track down various SAKs and multitools, especially the rare and no longer in circulation ones?

Often, I rarely hit them at shows and stuff. eBay is nice since you can actually look at pics, and if you know what you are looking for and have the right key words for searching, you can sometimes find super steals (like my mint Spirit RT!!)

I just managed to snag an original supertool for $14.50 shipped because the seller didnt know what he had.

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

[tattoosteve99]

Is that a BO crunch? Bottom row?? I didn't think they made one???

[Metropolicity]

Is that a BO crunch? Bottom row?? I didn't think they made one???

Because they didn't

It's a cerakoted one I got made!

[scorpion008]

I always say, if you want a multitool to any specification, with any accessories, metro can make it. I cannot believe that leatherman tuned him down for a job.

[stealth007s]

Not exactly, just getting ready for someone who tells me that anything over one basic multi is a waste of money and absolutely useless. Of course I don't believe this, but finding the balance between money and multis is hard. I just acquired a Wave and would like to get a Spirit eventually, as fit and finish are super important to me. Right now though, I like the leatherman setup better.

  to anyone who would even consider that!¡!

I'm not even close to these 'standards.' I own 2 Vics and a crap ton of LMs

Still unsure of the reason for all this

Oh well

*edit- my apologies as I didn't notice that this thread was 4 pages and I only read through the first one and replied

[Gareth]

Yes, I have more than a few MTs from many different makers.  No, it's not worth getting a second job for.   Like many here I suspect, I spend a little extra cash when I can afford it but there's no point going into debt over a hobby.  Having a "wish list" and looking for bargains when you've saved a little money is all part of the fun IMO.

[nuphoria]

^ Totally agree with that sentiment.

[Mercury]

It is quite fun.  I enjoy buying older models and cleaning them up, then using them for a while or fiddling with them while I watch TV.  Then I usually sell them so I can afford to buy more.  It's been a fun ride and I've gotten to use/handle a TON of MT's from nearly every manufacturer, definitely the big 4.

[Steinar]

When a hobby screws over your life, it's no longer a hobby. You share hobbies, you get help for addictions.

[scorpion008]

Wow, I'm glad your all in such comfortable situations. However I bet no one matches even my first set of criteria and is going through the first round of college/university.

[powernoodle]

I am more often associated with the word "excrete" than "elite".

[Grant Lamontagne]

Yes, I have more than a few MTs from many different makers.  No, it's not worth getting a second job for.   Like many here I suspect, I spend a little extra cash when I can afford it but there's no point going into debt over a hobby.  Having a "wish list" and looking for bargains when you've saved a little money is all part of the fun IMO.

Absolutely.  There's no challenge and no reward, no sense of satisfaction when you manage to pick up a white whale multitool.  It's the thrill of the hunt.  Finding the item you've been looking for is a great thrill, but nowhere near as satisfying as finding it and picking it up for a great price!

Def