Other MultiTools

[Tom Munch]

And another.

[Tom Munch]

Here's a cheesy one.

http://www.mrsfixit.com/Store/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=369

[J-sews]

Wow, that Wrench Of The Month Club has got some neat old information. I actually own one of the ones they have pictured.

[J-sews]

Here it is even:

[zackhugh]

That Laurus Axe and multi-tool looks pretty cool.  O0  Nice pickup.

[zackhugh]

Please let us know how you like it.  I guess I'll have to start looking for one like this (with a hammerhead), even though I'm running out of space for all these multis.  There doesn't appear to be a quality modern multi that incorporates a striking surface or peen with all the assortment of tools.

I started collecting old multitools after seeing some on eBay that looked interesting to me.  It's fascinating to see how far back multitools go historically, and even to try to understand at a basic level how humans have developed and engineered tools over time.

[zackhugh]

Depending on your requirments there are a few modern ones around . Though I notice you said you wanted one with a peen . I am not sure that I have seen any modern or old multi tool hammers with a peen . All that I remember possess a claw , hatchet or window breaker point which could possibly be substituted for a peen .

How many multis own you ? I truly feel  that once one becomes as obsessed as I that they own you rather than you owning them . My oldest that I have so far as I know probably goes back to 1890 or so though I know multis go back farther than that . If you would like if you are interested in old ones feel free to PM me , maybe we could do some barter . I have been known to have a few extras .

Sorry, I guess I misstated that.  I basically meant multitools with hammer surfaces.  I see a few modern ones on eBay but they don't look particularly well-made.  I've seen some older hammer tools, but they are a bit larger than a pocketable tool, which is the size I generally collect.

Yup, I got the disease since my first SAK.  Things only got much worse after Leatherman launched their tool and now we have the internet and eBay and forums like these to spread the contagion.

OK, sorry if I've taken this too far O/T.

[J-sews]

This sounds like the type of old hammer multitool you guys are talking about. It came from Solingen, Germany, lord knows how long ago. it has nickel plated metal surfaces and dark wooden handle scales with brass pins.

[zackhugh]

Thanks, that's a nice example.  Don't see them around that often.  Well, maybe except for this forum.

[Grant Lamontagne]

OK, sorry if I've taken this too far O/T.

No such thing as "too far O/T" in my books. 

If I may digress for a moment, this is something I have wanted to say for a while, but as far as I am concerned, a discussion topic is a living thing and should be free to go whereever it may take us. 

I have been accused in the past of letting things get too far off topic, or too far astray, but quite frankly, I like to see where these things go.  And, since I own this forum, what I say goes!  So there.

Now back to your regularily scheduled hammer talk, already in progress...

Def

[J-sews]

Well, that's one thing I've never seen in a multotool before. 


I know there is a bit of a gray area, but something tells me that thing isn't TSA legal! 

[J-sews]

I know there is a bit of a gray area, but something tells me that thing isn't TSA legal! 

What I meant to say was that I'll bet it's not allowed onto airplanes. No, of course it isn't. Pretty unique though. Do you have any dimensions? It seems like the handle would have to be quite large in order to hold the 5-shot revolver cylinder.

[zackhugh]

Moving on should we explore some more interesting hardware ?  What other mayhem can we get into ? Hmmmmm ? Let me reach into my bag of tricks . Ouch ! I think I cut myself . My mother always told me not to play with sharp things . Shoulda listened to her .

Here is a goody ! The S.R.T. - 1 , Survival Rescue Tool  . I hope that you fellows can make out the copy , it was developed by a Captain in the special forces during Viet Nam . Never taken on by the Army ( offically so far as I know ) , he came home to Salt Lake City and had it produced himself . Then he sold the rights to a SAGDAD Corp. They sold it for a while and then fell into obscurity . Here is some of the poop sheets that came with the device .

Wow, that's weird.  I was just about to ask if anyone has seen one of these.  I remember back in the 80's this was featured in Survive magazine, although I sort of recall it having a different name.  I probably still have the article so I'll have to look it up.  I always kick myself for not buying one since they don't seem to appear anywhere nowadays.  Did manage to get a Skachet on eBay, but never one of these.

[J-sews]

I was browsing around today on those Chinese Tool sites mentioned earlier in this thread. One of them shows a couple of examples of a SOG Micro ToolClip copy.

Another example of the old adage; Whatever we can do, they can do junkier!   

[Tom Munch]

Add another weird tool to the list.

Fence Pliers - Locking Grip Handle3

http://www.amazon.com/Fence-Pliers-Locking-Grip-Handle/dp/B0000AX75H/ref=sr_1_18/102-5008601-2845726?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1174840674&sr=8-18

[J-sews]

Whoa! I've never seen that type of locking plier before.