They're having a party in Ibach to celebrate the 1st use of the parcel-hook since 1963
"I'm not so sure that this wasn't it's original intended use. imho."Perhaps it began as a "field mod" during Swiss Army maneuvers?
Quote from: n4vgm on December 07, 2013, 03:24:19 PM"I'm not so sure that this wasn't it's original intended use. imho."Perhaps it began as a "field mod" during Swiss Army maneuvers? Actually, the original intention was to use it to scratch your back. But then they found out back-scratching works better with money than with a hook.
Quote from: Etherealicer on December 07, 2013, 07:11:31 PMQuote from: n4vgm on December 07, 2013, 03:24:19 PM"I'm not so sure that this wasn't it's original intended use. imho."Perhaps it began as a "field mod" during Swiss Army maneuvers? Actually, the original intention was to use it to scratch your back. But then they found out back-scratching works better with money than with a hook.Later to evolve into boot licking and a** kissing I suppose. It actually came to me a while back that the first multitool may have been a stick uses to get termites out of the mound AND a back scratcher.
Got this MT for sale. US$40 + US$7 shipping.Interested?...
Quote from: n4vgm on December 08, 2013, 02:18:04 AMQuote from: Etherealicer on December 07, 2013, 07:11:31 PMQuote from: n4vgm on December 07, 2013, 03:24:19 PM"I'm not so sure that this wasn't it's original intended use. imho."Perhaps it began as a "field mod" during Swiss Army maneuvers? Actually, the original intention was to use it to scratch your back. But then they found out back-scratching works better with money than with a hook.Later to evolve into boot licking and a** kissing I suppose. It actually came to me a while back that the first multitool may have been a stick uses to get termites out of the mound AND a back scratcher.Got this MT for sale. US$40 + US$7 shipping.Interested?...
Quote from: pfrsantos on December 09, 2013, 12:42:17 PMQuote from: n4vgm on December 08, 2013, 02:18:04 AMQuote from: Etherealicer on December 07, 2013, 07:11:31 PMQuote from: n4vgm on December 07, 2013, 03:24:19 PM"I'm not so sure that this wasn't it's original intended use. imho."Perhaps it began as a "field mod" during Swiss Army maneuvers? Actually, the original intention was to use it to scratch your back. But then they found out back-scratching works better with money than with a hook.Later to evolve into boot licking and a** kissing I suppose. It actually came to me a while back that the first multitool may have been a stick uses to get termites out of the mound AND a back scratcher.Got this MT for sale. US$40 + US$7 shipping.Interested?... You forgot to carve a number in it and make it a limited edition!
Evowood scales? This thing has Evowood blades!
Quote from: Thunderpants on December 09, 2013, 03:39:12 PMEvowood scales? This thing has Evowood blades!It looks blunt!
The SAKs and multitools are IQ tests- what can you do with what you have on you right now. The Hook is how you get extra credit.
Quote from: ironraven on December 10, 2013, 05:22:27 AMThe SAKs and multitools are IQ tests- what can you do with what you have on you right now. The Hook is how you get extra credit.So very true.sent from Nate's mobile
"Or any other passage."
Quote from: Thunderpants on December 11, 2013, 09:58:55 PM"Or any other passage."Reminds me of the MT (can't remember what kind) that has the hook for removing a birds entrails. Just insert the hook, Swirl it around, and pull.
"Reminds me of the MT (can't remember what kind) that has the hook for removing a birds entrails. Just insert the hook, Swirl it around, and pull." All I can say is -