The Parcel Hook in the Digital World!

[n4vgm]

Went shopping today and decided to buy a wireless printer and when I tried to pick it up using the handle build into the box I still had to deal with the security strap hurting my hand - so,

I pull out my Vic Climber    and TAA DAAH! 

Who says the parcel hook is "old fashioned" and has no place in our digital world?

[thebullfrog]

The hook is dead. LONG LIVE THE HOOK!

[Thunderpants]

They're having a party in Ibach to celebrate the 1st use of the parcel-hook since 1963

[Singh]

They're having a party in Ibach to celebrate the 1st use of the parcel-hook since 1963

LOL

[DEMartin]

I use the hook to pick up the dirty greasy grill on my bar-b-que grill to put charcoal in it. In the past I have used it to fish small wires from a hole in a wall. If you have it with you and use your innovative skills, someday you will find a good use for it. It is also well suited for lifting small pots with wire bails off of a back-packing stove; I'm not so sure that this wasn't it's original intended use. imho.

[n4vgm]

"If you have it with you and use your innovative skills, someday you will find a good use for it."   

Dude, that should SO be on a T-Shirt!   


"The hook is dead. LONG LIVE THE HOOK!"

A Classic!   


"They're having a party in Ibach to celebrate the 1st use of the parcel-hook since 1963"

Niche humor at its BEST!   


"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?   



This is one aspect of this forum I love - One line comedy from around the World!

(BTW, shamus, your profile pic looks exactly like our cat "Mr. Lizard")

[pfrsantos]

Like I said in more than one thread, I just love that hook and use it a lot. Every time I go shopping, it helps me carry all the plastic bags without cutting my fingers.

 

[Etherealicer]

"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.

[n4vgm]

"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.

[pfrsantos]

"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?...

 

[Thunderpants]

Got this MT for sale. US$40 + US$7 shipping.

Interested?...

 

If they had that in alox...

[Etherealicer]

"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!

[PTRSAK]

I just got a Compact with the nailfile on the back of the hook.. THAT is the first thing I have personally ever had a use for the hook.

[pfrsantos]

"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!

I got one of those, but won't sell it for US$1,000!!!
 

[ducttapetech]

"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?...

 

If it just had evo wood scales instead of just wood scales.......

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[Thunderpants]

Evowood scales? This thing has Evowood blades!

[KiwiMark]

Evowood scales? This thing has Evowood blades!

It looks blunt!

[Etherealicer]

Evowood scales? This thing has Evowood blades!

It looks blunt!

Thats because its the UK special edition, they can't be trusted with anything sharp .

[firiki]

The parcel hook can also be used in braiding (?) lanyards and such or making/repairing fishing nets, I think. If it comes with a pair of SAK mini-pliers that's even better, I think.

Who does these things nowadays, anyhow?

[ironraven]

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.

[ducttapetech]

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.

So very true.

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[Thunderpants]

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.

So very true.

sent from Nate's mobile

Just tried picking my nose with the parcel hook. Accidentally gave myself a lobotomy.
My IQ is sky high right now!

[ducttapetech]

LOL!

Guess we should put a warning on those. "Not safe for nasal passage"

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[Thunderpants]

"Or any other passage."

[captain spaulding]

"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. 

[Thunderpants]

"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. 

I thought that was what the plunger was for...

(I could either respond with a lame joke, or puke on my keyboard...  I chose the former...)

[captain spaulding]

 

[n4vgm]

"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 -

[RamoN]

"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 -

Now you HAVE to tell which multi is that, does it work with ducks? 

[captain spaulding]

Hold on let me see what I can find.