Check it out! A new forum!

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #30 on:** January 22, 2013, 03:13:25 AM

Yay! We have more than one page of threads!

When Grant opened this, I had this great fear that this forum would be me in here by myself, yelling...

"Hello?"
With only echoes, 'ello...ello...ello...', and the occasional chirp of crickets.

I very happy to see that it's a fun topic for folks.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #31 on:** January 22, 2013, 03:31:25 AM

It sure seems to have taken off hasn't it?

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 digital multitool

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #32 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:17:51 AM

Crickets?

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #33 on:** January 22, 2013, 09:01:07 AM

I'm well impressed how this section has taken off. I didn't expect it to be quite so well received if I'm honest

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #34 on:** January 22, 2013, 04:17:32 PM

I guess most of us at one point or another have been drawn by the siren song of the cheap tool in the plastic bucket right at the check-out lane. So most of us have something to say, or show. Just a guess.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #35 on:** January 22, 2013, 04:53:28 PM

It's funny how this parallels another project of mine years ago.

In the old days on Knifeforums.com everything was tactical folder this and giant fixed blade that. If you so much as mentioned a SAK someone would say "Get rid of that toy and get yourself a real knife!"

Then one day SOSAK started, more as a joke than anything else, and the next thing you know it started to build... and build.... and build... and soon it was one of the busiest forums on KF not just because everyone had one but because they used them on jobs that were too dirty for their $300 tactical folder. Soon the "cheap toys" were dominating the discussions at KF.

Fast forward to now- a different time on a different forum and you can see that the "cheap crap" is something everyone has at least some familiarity with!

Def

nuphoria · **Reply #36 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:04:53 PM

Something for every budget out there.... if people don't like it, they don't have to read about it!

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #37 on:** January 22, 2013, 05:17:51 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on January 22, 2013, 05:04:53 PM

Something for every budget out there.... if people don't like it, they don't have to read about it!

This is an excellent point. There are several sub-forums here that aren't my thing, but I'm happy that they're here for others to enjoy. It's a big world, and there's plenty of space for lots of kinds of interests.

As I think most folks here know by now, I am happy that THIS forum was made.

nuphoria · **Reply #38 on:** January 22, 2013, 09:39:26 PM

Aww... so are we, and it's more fun when folks like you are here too

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #39 on:** January 23, 2013, 12:06:29 AM

I'm having a ball with this forum too. This forum truly covers the good, the bad and the ugly. There's more variety here than any other forum, except perhaps General because let's face it, what are the odds that Leatherman is going to come out with a keychain sized hammer tool where the head splits in half and becomes pliers? Or that Victorinox is going to make a folding hatchet with a wrench and flashlight in the handle?

Its amazing to think of the number of things you can experiment with when you aren't worried about quality control, liability or reputation!

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 digital multitool

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #40 on:** January 23, 2013, 12:35:01 AM

Do these odd ball tools have patents on them?

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #41 on:** January 23, 2013, 12:36:58 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 23, 2013, 12:06:29 AM

Its amazing to think of the number of things you can experiment with when you aren't worried about quality control, liability or reputation!

While this leads to the most radical and useless ideas, it's also where the most cutting edge, great ideas might be found.

Also, I now need a keychain size hammer tool, because... ummm....

Okay, I now WANT a keychain size hammer tool... because... Uhhhhhmmmmmmmm

Yeah, no, nevermind.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #42 on:** January 23, 2013, 01:35:13 AM

Quote from: Xelkos on January 23, 2013, 12:35:01 AM

Do these odd ball tools have patents on them?

I doubt it- the manufacturers don't seem to care about patents. In fact, I often wonder why anyone cares about them anymore other than to be able to show off and say you have your name on a patent.

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on January 23, 2013, 12:36:58 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 23, 2013, 12:06:29 AM
Its amazing to think of the number of things you can experiment with when you aren't worried about quality control, liability or reputation!

While this leads to the most radical and useless ideas, it's also where the most cutting edge, great ideas might be found.

Also, I now need a keychain size hammer tool, because... ummm....
Okay, I now WANT a keychain size hammer tool... because... Uhhhhhmmmmmmmm
Yeah, no, nevermind.

As soon as I find it I'll post pictures. It was around here somewhere.... It's basically this one, but keychain sized.

I guess they have some really teeny nails in China!

Def

Yadda · **Reply #43 on:** January 23, 2013, 02:08:36 AM

Finally a forum that I identify with completely. If I have time I'll post some of my cheapies.

gregozedobe · **Reply #44 on:** January 23, 2013, 07:23:24 AM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on January 23, 2013, 12:36:58 AM

Okay, I now WANT a keychain size hammer tool...

You mean like this ?

Marbles Mini Tool Keychain Set 2 3/4" Hammer & Pliers BOXED GIFT SET NEW

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Marbles-Mini-Tool-Keychain-Set-2-3-4-Hammer-Pliers-BOXED-GIFT-SET-NEW-/370695631478?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item564f2e7276#ht_838wt_1163

I know it is totally wrong, but I am so tempted to buy these just for the silliness factor of having a 2 3/4" long hammer based multitool !

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #45 on:** January 23, 2013, 12:04:49 PM

That would be identical to the one I have, except mine isn't orange!

I love some of the wacky, bizarre designs they keep coming out with!

Def

EddieEnzyme · **Reply #46 on:** January 27, 2013, 09:23:17 PM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on January 18, 2013, 05:46:52 PM

Good call on that.

I just came across a juice-alike, and wondered if it was worth the $20 it was listed for.

Would that be the Ruiss XE6 lookylikey?

I just got one of those and a P4alike for a combined price of $32 to my door in the Uk!

It's actually a pretty good tool for the price - there are of course cons: the aluminium scales are even thinner than the LM ones and the file is pretty hopeless to be honest, but everything else is perfectly servicable.
The whole tool's a tad more "wobbly" than the real thing but hey, you gets what you pays for and this isn't at all bad bearing in mind I paid about £12 for it compared to the £98 asked for the genuine article.
The LM is still my EDC though.

The P4 clone is actually even better...!