take a look at this japan multi i just bought, is it rare?

scrappy · **on:** February 23, 2009, 06:03:25 AM

just got it on ebay. anyone have one? if so is it any good?
http://m.ebay.com/Member/F/ViewItem.aspx?aid=390031564176

rockyman500 · **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:08:51 AM

the page is small and in cell phone format

donvito · **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:11:03 AM

item number 390031564176 go to ebay and search

looks interestng, guess will have to wait for Bob to find out.

scrappy · **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:15:02 AM

I do all my internet searching on a phone. that is why it is mobiile. also I don't reply to most threads even though I read them because it is to labor intensive on the phone.

donvito · **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:17:22 AM

Quote from: scrappy on February 23, 2009, 06:15:02 AM

I do all my internet searching on a phone. that is why it is mobiile. also I don't reply to most threads even though I read them because it is to labor intensive on the phone.

Download Opera Mobile/Mini will save ya a lot of time, it's a great little browser for phones. I've used it for two years with my SE K790a

scrappy · **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:28:57 AM

thanks

J-sews · **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:09:54 AM

Pictures from the auction:

DaveK · **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:13:41 AM

Any ideas then Bob? It looks solid, if not pretty!

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:22:01 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 24, 2009, 01:13:41 AM

Any ideas then Bob? It looks solid, if not pretty!

It's so ugly, it has no choice but to be functional

scrappy · **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:22:24 AM

come on bob, are you saying I have a tool you do not?

DaveK · **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:23:54 AM

Nah, he's probably just having to rummage for it

Benner · **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:24:16 AM

I thought it looks pretty good actually.

scrappy · **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:25:15 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 24, 2009, 01:23:54 AM

Nah, he's probably just having to rummage for it

that is what i was thinking.

J-sews · **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:26:55 AM

Good grief, give a guy two minutes to type out a reply whydontcha!!

Here's what little I know about them:
The exact same "monkey wrench" design was first produced in Germany in the 1950's (I believe). They were made in two sizes. With blades folded, the larger one was 4-1/4" long (108mm) and the smaller one was scaled down to 3" long (76mm). Quality of manufacture was very good. Sometime in the 1960's (I believe) the monkey wrench knives started being produced in Japan. I've seen several stampings on the knife blade, including STELLAR, TELLEK CO, and ZOO-LINE. Quality on the Japanese ones varies. Also, sometimes where the awl is on yours there will be a square shank phillips screwdriver, and sometimes a round shank phillips screwdriver. My guess is these tool-knives were produced in relatively small batches, by small "mom and pop" knife companies. This is typical of knives produced in Seki Japan to this day.

Only issue I noticed on yours is the small set of holes down by the knife blade pivot; there used to be a lanyard ring/bail that is now missing. It shouldn't be difficult to fashion a new one out of some stainless wire though.

All-in-all, I think you got a neat old vintage multitool for a great price!

DaveK · **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:29:03 AM

TELLEK. Where have I seen that name recently - In the last couple of days?

Neil · **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:32:52 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 24, 2009, 01:29:03 AM

TELLEK. Where have I seen that name recently - In the last couple of days?

Swedish lake?

Good catch scrappy

I found a couple of little adjustable wrenches whilst tidying up today, nothing so cool though

I think we need a new thread: Who's got a multi that Bob hasn't got five of

Neil

scrappy · **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:35:30 AM

and I had a two dollar off coupon. I have been looking for a nice wrench multi. I will give it a try. thanks for the info.

scrappy · **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:43:41 AM

bob, if you have one, have you ever used it?

J-sews · **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:43:48 AM

Quote from: scrappy on February 24, 2009, 01:22:24 AM

come on bob, are you saying I have a tool you do not?

Puh-lease!

Adventure Cutlery.....note square shank phillips

Hoffritz 4-1/4"............made in Germany

Hoffritz 3"............smaller, and no tool on the "front" backspring

Marked JAPAN only........note round shank phillips

Stamped STELLAR CO JAPAN........note lanyard ring attachment, like Scrappy's

ZOO-LINE JAPAN..........bottle opener on file blade

Another ZOO-LINE..........nothing much at all unusual about this one

J-sews · **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:44:42 AM

Quote from: scrappy on February 24, 2009, 01:43:41 AM

bob, if you have one, have you ever used it?

Nope.

J-sews · **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:45:17 AM

Quote from: NKB on February 24, 2009, 01:32:52 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 24, 2009, 01:29:03 AM
TELLEK. Where have I seen that name recently - In the last couple of days?

Swedish lake?

Good catch scrappy I found a couple of little adjustable wrenches whilst tidying up today, nothing so cool though

I think we need a new thread: Who's got a multi that Bob hasn't got five of

Neil

Twaks all around for that comment sir!

cliosguy · **Reply #21 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:45:44 AM

Quote from: J-sews on February 24, 2009, 01:43:48 AM

Quote from: scrappy on February 24, 2009, 01:22:24 AM
come on bob, are you saying I have a tool you do not?

Puh-lease!

LOL

DaveK · **Reply #22 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:49:29 AM

Quote from: J-sews on February 24, 2009, 01:43:48 AM

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Another ZOO-LINE..........nothing much at all unusual about this one

How cool is that ? It's a monkey, right?

This Tellek thing is really bugging me now. I saw that name during the last weekend, I'm sure. In connection with a tool, maybe on ebay but can't find it now. Aaaaargh.

scrappy · **Reply #23 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:55:09 AM

bob, your collection is unbelievable. I will go away like a sad puppy now.

DaveK · **Reply #24 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:56:04 AM

Quote from: scrappy on February 24, 2009, 01:55:09 AM

bob, your collection is unbelievable. I will go away like a sad puppy now.

ROFL. You really thought you had him there didn't you scrappy?

scrappy · **Reply #25 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:57:22 AM

bob,

do you have one of those hatchets with screwdrivers in the handle? you do, don't you?

Neil · **Reply #26 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:59:23 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 24, 2009, 01:49:29 AM

Quote from: J-sews on February 24, 2009, 01:43:48 AM
(Image removed from quote.)
Another ZOO-LINE..........nothing much at all unusual about this one

How cool is that ? It's a monkey, right?

This Tellek thing is really bugging me now. I saw that name during the last weekend, I'm sure. In connection with a tool, maybe on ebay but can't find it now. Aaaaargh.

Its a very naughty Monkey too

Neil

J-sews · **Reply #27 on:** February 24, 2009, 02:00:50 AM

Quote from: scrappy on February 24, 2009, 01:55:09 AM

bob, your collection is unbelievable. I will go away like a sad puppy now.

No no, come back!! Who else will I get to lord over with my one claim to fame in this world?! (sadly, my wife and daughters are thoroughly unimpressed)

cliosguy · **Reply #28 on:** February 24, 2009, 02:01:17 AM

Quote from: J-sews on February 24, 2009, 01:45:17 AM

Quote from: NKB on February 24, 2009, 01:32:52 AM
Quote from: DaveK on February 24, 2009, 01:29:03 AM
TELLEK. Where have I seen that name recently - In the last couple of days?

Swedish lake?

Good catch scrappy I found a couple of little adjustable wrenches whilst tidying up today, nothing so cool though

I think we need a new thread: Who's got a multi that Bob hasn't got five of

Neil

Twaks all around for that comment sir!

that actually sounds like a cool idea

all tho i think im not up to the task.....but i might have a secret weapon if some put together the thread

J-sews · **Reply #29 on:** February 24, 2009, 02:01:48 AM

Quote from: NKB on February 24, 2009, 01:59:23 AM

Quote from: DaveK on February 24, 2009, 01:49:29 AM
Quote from: J-sews on February 24, 2009, 01:43:48 AM
(Image removed from quote.)
Another ZOO-LINE..........nothing much at all unusual about this one

How cool is that ? It's a monkey, right?

This Tellek thing is really bugging me now. I saw that name during the last weekend, I'm sure. In connection with a tool, maybe on ebay but can't find it now. Aaaaargh.

Its a very naughty Monkey too

Neil

Not difficult to guess what he's thinking is it?

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