The Àmerican camper

Captain Sabretache · **on:** May 19, 2019, 03:20:35 PM

Here it is. A very reliable tool and definately worth having in any collection.

Chako · **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2019, 12:57:05 AM

Here are my two. These have the distinction of being my first multi-tools as they were both purchased in the early 90s to help my dad and I out on the 3D archery range.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2019, 03:09:00 AM

The one I have is like Chako's versions.
I like your version better, because it would be more comfortable to use, Captain Sabretache.

Thanks for posting your examples, Captain and Chako!

Will post a photo in a bit.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2019, 03:25:07 AM

This one is one of the few tools I hadn't gotten around to cleaning up yet. It is on the restore table for a future cleanup. Hopefully it'll look new when finished.

Photos as it is now.

Captain Sabretache · **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2019, 09:30:07 AM

Thanks for sharing guys

I notice that my model is somewhat different from most of yours. It doesn't have the hex driver on the handle. It looks like a copy of the LM PST .And GLBM I look forward to seeing your restoration, I know you will post pics. And Chako this was my first multitool too given to me by my late father. I think we can both agree the sentimental value is beyond price, You've kept it in amazing condition (not judging GLBM

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Chako · **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2019, 06:58:49 PM

Thanks. They are fairly good qualitywise considering they saw use on the outdoor range for 4 years. They pulled many arrows out of trees during that time. My copy has patent pending on them. They date around early to mid 90's.

gerleatherberman · **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2019, 07:59:28 PM

Quote from: Captain Sabretache on May 20, 2019, 09:30:07 AM

Thanks for sharing guys I notice that my model is somewhat different from most of yours. It doesn't have the hex driver on the handle. It looks like a copy of the LM PST .And GLBM I look forward to seeing your restoration, I know you will post pics. And Chako this was my first multitool too given to me by my late father. I think we can both agree the sentimental value is beyond price, You've kept it in amazing condition (not judging GLBM )

Very cool it was a gift from your late father.

No problem with being judged on the condition of my multitools.

Reason is, because I'm fairly strict about how multitools look that aren't being used. Where I live, the humidity and heat can cause spotted fever on some tools(like the spots inside the American Camper's handles and around the rivets).

Noa Isumi · **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2019, 07:22:14 AM

Did somebody say "American Camper"??
Here are 2 from sometime around 94-96 along with a Coleman (on the left)

At that point I probably had a dozen of these PST knockoffs with diffrent brand lables. They became a toolbox and loaner tool. I gave quite a few away.
I probably have more of this generation of 'multitool shaped objects' kicking around in old tool boxes that I dont know about, but these are the 3 I have on hand

These things need some love or at least oil...had to use the Kershaw opt to open them