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Spreading the love
on: July 02, 2013, 01:42:44 PM
I went to Ohio this past weekend for my nephew's graduation. I posted some time back that I had been considering getting him a multitool. Having been unable to decide on a model, I just took all of mine, and let him pick one (minus my Spirit X). He selected the Wenger Evo S17 (which I received from Enki). My other relatives were looking at the remaining tools, so I asked my sister if she'd like one. She selected my Vic Recruit (which I got from Jersey Devil). My oldest brother took my Gerber Dime, and my oldest nephew took my Vic OHO Trekker. I'd feel bad about the trekker, but he's in the military, and I hope he uses the heck out of that thing.

I hope they all get a lot of use from them. It also thinned my pile of tools down some now, so hopefully the next time I want a new one my hubby will be more receptive to the notion.

I kind of feel like a Multitool Missionary. "Have you heard of the benefits of carrying a good multitool?"

Or maybe it's more like being a dealer. "Hey, yo. Try this fine multitool. The first one's free!" :D
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #1 on: July 02, 2013, 05:07:02 PM
Very nice, Lynn. :salute:

Did you tell them about MTO too. :pok: We're always recruiting new members. :whistle:


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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #2 on: July 02, 2013, 06:29:51 PM
I did. They didn't seem as enthused as I am, but I'll give them some time to get the addiction.

Again, sincere thanks for the Wenger Evo S17. It has a new home now, and someone who will, I hope, use it for daily carry.
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #3 on: July 02, 2013, 06:36:35 PM
you are a 'dealer' now Lynn  :whistle:
once they're hooked you can charge what you like  ;)
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #4 on: July 02, 2013, 06:45:23 PM
No problem. :cheers: A version of the 17 (with classic scales and without the lock was my EDC all through high school and way into my twenties, 12 years in total so hopefully he'll enjoy it too. ;)
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #5 on: July 02, 2013, 07:00:00 PM
That's extremely generous of you Lynn. :salute:  Though I have given SAKs and MTs as gifts many times over the years, I cannot remember ever giving away one that was "mine". :-[
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #6 on: July 02, 2013, 08:18:01 PM
That was a very generous thing to do.  :salute:
Keep spreading the word about our glorious world of multitools, and how much easier their life will be if they own one... no wait, two?...no, Three!.... no, thats not right.... MULTIPLE multitools!!  :whistle:
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #7 on: July 03, 2013, 12:06:52 AM
multimultitools!
multi2tools even  :think:

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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #8 on: July 03, 2013, 12:56:34 AM
love hearing about stuff like this  :tu:
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #9 on: July 03, 2013, 01:12:02 AM
Quote from: Lynn LeFey on July 02, 2013, 01:42:44 PM
I kind of feel like a Multitool Missionary...Or maybe it's more like being a dealer.

It's both.   :tu:
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #10 on: July 03, 2013, 03:20:34 AM
Great job Lynn. I'm not sure if I could do that!

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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #11 on: July 03, 2013, 03:28:19 AM
haha, Lynn's working her way up the chain from user to enabler and now pusher...  :rofl:

Who says MT's aren't an addiction? :facepalm:


but seriously, nice work.  I gave my brother my PST when I got a Wave and recently gave him a Wood scaled Wenger Commander for his birthday. Gave my g/f a ClassicSD for her handbag, a Spartan to one of my mates and a Custom 74mm to another friend.

It does feel good to "spread it around". 
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #12 on: July 03, 2013, 03:59:58 AM
Haha, now Lynn's giving tools away. The circle is complete. My work here is done.  :D

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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #13 on: July 03, 2013, 04:28:40 AM
 Ahhh the gift of multiness. Priceless! Very nice gesture Lynn. I hope they are all used well.
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #14 on: July 03, 2013, 08:14:07 AM
I gave my manager a used MiniChamp.Now she has no excuse for needing a Phillips,scissors,a blade,a cuticle pusher etc
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #15 on: July 03, 2013, 08:44:12 PM
I've probably given away a dozen MT's away in the last 10 years.  I have little doubt that most of them are collecting dust right now.  Too bad, with very few exceptions (A Winchester gift box I gave my FIL who I knew would never use it) they were all quality tools.  The lone exception is the Micra I gave my SO, she uses it regularly but the PST and Juice I gave her languish in the bottom of her purse or in a desk drawer. 

Honestly, I think Micra's are the best gift to get someone started in the MT addiction.  Good quality, very usable and not expensive or rare enough to cry when it's turned into a rusted ball of garbage in the glovebox of their car.  A Vic Classic might be better as they're more rust resistant than anything Leatherman produces these days.

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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #16 on: July 04, 2013, 04:43:31 AM
Very generous of you Lynn, and a good way to plant the seed of addiction ;)  I can't say that I would be that generous, or at least not with that many people.  I don't have much that I would be willing to part with, so it would be tough :P
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #17 on: July 04, 2013, 02:49:19 PM
Good work :D

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Reply #18 on: July 04, 2013, 04:41:12 PM
My oldest brother is a ex-marine/SWAT/martial arts instructor. I was SUPER shocked that he didn't carry anything. No knife, no Vic Classic, nothing. He seemed to instantly fall in love with the Gerber Dime. Mostly for the bottle opener, I think.  :rofl:
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Reply #19 on: July 04, 2013, 04:55:35 PM
Everyone has a weak spot :D
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #20 on: July 09, 2013, 10:59:25 AM
Quote from: Lynn LeFey on July 04, 2013, 04:41:12 PM
My oldest brother is a ex-marine/SWAT/martial arts instructor. I was SUPER shocked that he didn't carry anything. No knife, no Vic Classic, nothing. He seemed to instantly fall in love with the Gerber Dime. Mostly for the bottle opener, I think.  :rofl:
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Reply #21 on: July 09, 2013, 04:18:32 PM
Quote from: Southpaw on July 09, 2013, 10:59:25 AM
his weapon is himself :)
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However, living weapons are notoriously bad at removing small phillips screws. Just sayin'. :D
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Re: Spreading the love
Reply #22 on: July 12, 2013, 10:57:05 AM
Quote from: Lynn LeFey on July 09, 2013, 04:18:32 PM
Quote from: Southpaw on July 09, 2013, 10:59:25 AM
his weapon is himself :)
:tu:

However, living weapons are notoriously bad at removing small phillips screws. Just sayin'. :D
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