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Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?

il Offline israelpiper

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Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
on: May 27, 2018, 08:46:36 AM
Store in Sheaths? Leather vs. Cordura?


00 Offline Mechanickal

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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #1 on: May 27, 2018, 08:49:43 AM
To avoid rust, I heard they can better be stored outside of leather sheaths since leather holds humidity.
Nylon shouldn't matter.


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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #2 on: May 27, 2018, 09:20:10 AM
i got all my stuff; MT's, knifes, flashlights in these types of cases, and I put those little desiccant packets in some of them, but I do store them in the sheaths, never had any rust issues, but I think it may depend on where you live:

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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #3 on: May 27, 2018, 09:32:46 AM
I never worry too much about it - unless I sweat on them the climate here is warm and dry
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us Offline SteveC

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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #4 on: May 27, 2018, 01:43:47 PM
My tools are all stored in their Leather sheaths. Never had any rust issues  :tu:


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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #5 on: May 27, 2018, 03:20:39 PM
both.
Nylon, kydex and plastic no problems. Leather sheaths I try to avoid storing things inside  :salute:
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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #6 on: May 27, 2018, 04:18:38 PM
I have recently been trying to figure out an efficient way to store them out of their sheaths, but find it requires 30%-40% more physical space to do so. So, as of right now, they are stored in their sheaths (leather and nylon). Best thing I have done is to give all of them a light drying silicone oil treatment before putting them back into the sheaths for storage. I coat every bit of the MT inside and out with the oil(except for plastic parts on some MTs)and leave them out to dry. Before I put them back into storage, I make 100% sure there are no fingerprints on the tools, as the skin oil seems to be a major catalyst for rust spotting. It may seem like overkill, but not a single tool in my collection has rust. The only tool I have with major rust pitting is a JPST, but that one is a little sentimental, and it has been treated to prevent rust from starting back.

Before putting your MTs back into storage; use a magnifying glass, loupe, or magnifying glasses to examine the entire tool (inside and out) for finger grease (fingerprints) or dirt. I use microfiber rags to wipe away the finger acid and dirt.

Call me a nut, but it works. :D
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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #7 on: May 27, 2018, 05:02:46 PM
I have recently been trying to figure out an efficient way to store them out of their sheaths, but find it requires 30%-40% more physical space to do so. So, as of right now, they are stored in their sheaths (leather and nylon). Best thing I have done is to give all of them a light drying silicone oil treatment before putting them back into the sheaths for storage. I coat every bit of the MT inside and out with the oil(except for plastic parts on some MTs)and leave them out to dry. Before I put them back into storage, I make 100% sure there are no fingerprints on the tools, as the skin oil seems to be a major catalyst for rust spotting. It may seem like overkill, but not a single tool in my collection has rust. The only tool I have with major rust pitting is a JPST, but that one is a little sentimental, and it has been treated to prevent rust from starting back.

Before putting your MTs back into storage; use a magnifying glass, loupe, or magnifying glasses to examine the entire tool (inside and out) for finger grease (fingerprints) or dirt. I use microfiber rags to wipe away the finger acid and dirt.

Call me a nut, but it works. :D

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us Offline Alan K.

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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #8 on: May 28, 2018, 08:08:39 AM
Out of the sheaths, but only because I pocket carry my multitools so all the sheaths they came with are stuffed in a drawer somewhere and I rarely even look at them.  If I belt carried I would probably leave my tools in the sheaths.  My house is air conditioned all the time so I'm not worried about rust.


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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #9 on: May 28, 2018, 09:17:24 AM
In sheaths, if possible. They provide some sort of protection against dust or scratches etc. Also, some sheaths have extra pockets for additional bits and extenders and alike.


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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #10 on: May 29, 2018, 12:02:07 AM
I store them in plastic containers in their sheaths :salute: They are kept inside my house so the temperature is controlled year way this way :tu: Have never had any issues with stainless steel but I do try and keep check on carbon steel blades  :cheers:


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Re: Storing Multitools: In or Out of Sheaths?
Reply #11 on: May 29, 2018, 02:19:43 AM
I store mine in their sheath be it leather or other material within a plastic container.  I do go thru my tools from time to time to check on them.  I've not had any issues so far 6 years running. 
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