Profile of a multitooler

[Pacu]

So i was wondering how many habits we share here since we all cannot resist the calling of the multitool.

As a Multitool.org member are you a packrat?

Do you own stock in WD-40?

You have an Argentum fund but drive a 82 Yugo.

Can you field strip a PST in under 8.4 seconds?

Would you drive to Target 3 states over to check on their clearance multis?

feel free to add anymore in order to uncover the psychological mysteries of a multitool gatherer

[I'm Still Bison]

You've been prowling around in my psyche,haven't you?

[Mike]

Multitoolers are mostly male, though the occasional female has been sighted in the wild. Males are typically easier to spot due to the proud display of a "sheath" which contains their multi-tool of choice. Though simple pocket carry and the availability of mutli-tools with pocket clips are also on the rise.  Females on the other hand are more apt to carry their multi-tool of choice in a handbag so are more difficult to spot, but are every bit as prepared as their male counterparts, though less flamboyant in their displays.

General characteristics of both male and female multitoolers are ..... unwilling to ask for directions when "lost". How can one so prepared ever really be "lost"?  So it stands to reason these rugged and prepared individuals would carry a multi-tool so as not to have to ask for assistance during times of need. However, they are generally considered to be the "go to" guy/gal when the need arises for those who are less prepared and are in need of help. Their quiet, calming, self confidence and "Boy Scout" like preparedness is often mocked during times of mechanical stability and prosperity. But in times of need, they are the first called upon and often times expected to become the fixer of problems. Multitoolers are also known to have extensive collections of a variety of other tools with which to handle even more complicated mechanical issues, though are normally kept at the den and not packed around.

Many multitoolers often "squirrel" away multi-tools, along with flashlights, pocket knives, fire starting kits etc, in frequented locations and along primary migration routes so as not to be ill-prepared even if they absent mindedly leave their EDC (every day carry) tools somewhere other than on their immediate person. The mobile multitooler is also known to keep multi-tools in their modes of transportation much in the same manner as the multi-tool  "squirrelers" keep them in fixed locations. Though as a general rule of thumb most multitoolers fall into both categories.

Multitoolers often times go to great lengths to acquire many examples of similar tools. Though these multi-tools are generally considered to be the same by the less prepared non-multitoolers, to the true multitooler they are indeed quite different and merit possesion of such multi-tools. So, when one comes across a genuine multitooler, it is un-wise to debate this point as even the smallest variations have proved to have an effect on a multitoolers preparedness-ness and ability to be of assistance when called upon to do so. It is also unwise to debate the seemingly unnecessary large sums of cash they are willing to spend on such duplicity of these multi-tools or the lengths to which they will go to acquire these variations.

Mike

[Craig]

In the UK they can occasionally be found in high street camping shops admiring displays of SAKs and multitools, whilst their partners are shopping nearby . In this situation multitoolers can sometimes be differentiated from non-tool people by the quiet but distinctive 'tut, tut' or 'owmuch' call they may make as they note the inflated prices.

[cliosguy]

In the UK they can occasionally be found in high street camping shops admiring displays of SAKs and multitools, whilst their partners are shopping nearby . In this situation multitoolers can sometimes be differentiated from non-tool people by the quiet but distinctive 'tut, tut' or 'owmuch' call they may make as they note the inflated prices.

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[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Were mostly beardies

[Swiss Man]

Were mostly beardies

Like Caveman, Grizzly Adams or Bluto (which looks like me).

[Swiss Man]

Were mostly beardies

Like Caveman, Grizzly Adams or Bluto (which looks like me).

[Swiss Man]

Were mostly beardies

Like Caveman, Grizzly Adams or Bluto (which looks like me).

Notice the early version of the Multi Tool 

[J-sews]

So i was wondering how many habits we share here since we all cannot resist the calling of the multitool.

As a Multitool.org member are you a packrat?

Do you own stock in WD-40?

You have an Argentum fund but drive a 82 Yugo.

Can you field strip a PST in under 8.4 seconds?

Would you drive to Target 3 states over to check on their clearance multis?

feel free to add anymore in order to uncover the psychological mysteries of a multitool gatherer

We spend a whole lot of time hobnobbing on the internet with fellow mt addicts all over the world.

[Swiss Man]

Multitoolers are mostly male, though the occasional female has been sighted in the wild. Males are typically easier to spot due to the proud display of a "sheath" which contains their multi-tool of choice. Though simple pocket carry and the availability of mutli-tools with pocket clips are also on the rise.  Females on the other hand are more apt to carry their multi-tool of choice in a handbag so are more difficult to spot, but are every bit as prepared as their male counterparts, though less flamboyant in their displays.

General characteristics of both male and female multitoolers are ..... unwilling to ask for directions when "lost". How can one so prepared ever really be "lost"?  So it stands to reason these rugged and prepared individuals would carry a multi-tool so as not to have to ask for assistance during times of need. However, they are generally considered to be the "go to" guy/gal when the need arises for those who are less prepared and are in need of help. Their quiet, calming, self confidence and "Boy Scout" like preparedness is often mocked during times of mechanical stability and prosperity. But in times of need, they are the first called upon and often times expected to become the fixer of problems. Multitoolers are also known to have extensive collections of a variety of other tools with which to handle even more complicated mechanical issues, though are normally kept at the den and not packed around.

Many multitoolers often "squirrel" away multi-tools, along with flashlights, pocket knives, fire starting kits etc, in frequented locations and along primary migration routes so as not to be ill-prepared even if they absent mindedly leave their EDC (every day carry) tools somewhere other than on their immediate person. The mobile multitooler is also known to keep multi-tools in their modes of transportation much in the same manner as the multi-tool  "squirrelers" keep them in fixed locations. Though as a general rule of thumb most multitoolers fall into both categories.

Multitoolers often times go to great lengths to acquire many examples of similar tools. Though these multi-tools are generally considered to be the same by the less prepared non-multitoolers, to the true multitooler they are indeed quite different and merit possesion of such multi-tools. So, when one comes across a genuine multitooler, it is un-wise to debate this point as even the smallest variations have proved to have an effect on a multitoolers preparedness-ness and ability to be of assistance when called upon to do so. It is also unwise to debate the seemingly unnecessary large sums of cash they are willing to spend on such duplicity of these multi-tools or the lengths to which they will go to acquire these variations.

Mike

I think you need to apply for a grant for "research" and you could "feed" us MTs, (paid for by the government) and record the results. 

[DaveK]

Multitoolers are mostly male, though the occasional female has been sighted in the wild. Males are typically easier to spot due to the proud display of a "sheath" which contains their multi-tool of choice. Though simple pocket carry and the availability of mutli-tools with pocket clips are also on the rise.  Females on the other hand are more apt to carry their multi-tool of choice in a handbag so are more difficult to spot, but are every bit as prepared as their male counterparts, though less flamboyant in their displays.

General characteristics of both male and female multitoolers are ..... unwilling to ask for directions when "lost". How can one so prepared ever really be "lost"?  So it stands to reason these rugged and prepared individuals would carry a multi-tool so as not to have to ask for assistance during times of need. However, they are generally considered to be the "go to" guy/gal when the need arises for those who are less prepared and are in need of help. Their quiet, calming, self confidence and "Boy Scout" like preparedness is often mocked during times of mechanical stability and prosperity. But in times of need, they are the first called upon and often times expected to become the fixer of problems. Multitoolers are also known to have extensive collections of a variety of other tools with which to handle even more complicated mechanical issues, though are normally kept at the den and not packed around.

Many multitoolers often "squirrel" away multi-tools, along with flashlights, pocket knives, fire starting kits etc, in frequented locations and along primary migration routes so as not to be ill-prepared even if they absent mindedly leave their EDC (every day carry) tools somewhere other than on their immediate person. The mobile multitooler is also known to keep multi-tools in their modes of transportation much in the same manner as the multi-tool  "squirrelers" keep them in fixed locations. Though as a general rule of thumb most multitoolers fall into both categories.

Multitoolers often times go to great lengths to acquire many examples of similar tools. Though these multi-tools are generally considered to be the same by the less prepared non-multitoolers, to the true multitooler they are indeed quite different and merit possesion of such multi-tools. So, when one comes across a genuine multitooler, it is un-wise to debate this point as even the smallest variations have proved to have an effect on a multitoolers preparedness-ness and ability to be of assistance when called upon to do so. It is also unwise to debate the seemingly unnecessary large sums of cash they are willing to spend on such duplicity of these multi-tools or the lengths to which they will go to acquire these variations.

Mike

Brilliant Mike.

Did anyone read that in a "David Attenborough" voice ?

[Dunc]

Multitoolers are mostly male, though the occasional female has been sighted in the wild. Males are typically easier to spot due to the proud display of a "sheath" which contains their multi-tool of choice. Though simple pocket carry and the availability of mutli-tools with pocket clips are also on the rise.  Females on the other hand are more apt to carry their multi-tool of choice in a handbag so are more difficult to spot, but are every bit as prepared as their male counterparts, though less flamboyant in their displays.

General characteristics of both male and female multitoolers are ..... unwilling to ask for directions when "lost". How can one so prepared ever really be "lost"?  So it stands to reason these rugged and prepared individuals would carry a multi-tool so as not to have to ask for assistance during times of need. However, they are generally considered to be the "go to" guy/gal when the need arises for those who are less prepared and are in need of help. Their quiet, calming, self confidence and "Boy Scout" like preparedness is often mocked during times of mechanical stability and prosperity. But in times of need, they are the first called upon and often times expected to become the fixer of problems. Multitoolers are also known to have extensive collections of a variety of other tools with which to handle even more complicated mechanical issues, though are normally kept at the den and not packed around.

Many multitoolers often "squirrel" away multi-tools, along with flashlights, pocket knives, fire starting kits etc, in frequented locations and along primary migration routes so as not to be ill-prepared even if they absent mindedly leave their EDC (every day carry) tools somewhere other than on their immediate person. The mobile multitooler is also known to keep multi-tools in their modes of transportation much in the same manner as the multi-tool  "squirrelers" keep them in fixed locations. Though as a general rule of thumb most multitoolers fall into both categories.

Multitoolers often times go to great lengths to acquire many examples of similar tools. Though these multi-tools are generally considered to be the same by the less prepared non-multitoolers, to the true multitooler they are indeed quite different and merit possesion of such multi-tools. So, when one comes across a genuine multitooler, it is un-wise to debate this point as even the smallest variations have proved to have an effect on a multitoolers preparedness-ness and ability to be of assistance when called upon to do so. It is also unwise to debate the seemingly unnecessary large sums of cash they are willing to spend on such duplicity of these multi-tools or the lengths to which they will go to acquire these variations.

Mike

(Image removed from quote.) Brilliant Mike.

Did anyone read that in a "David Attenborough" voice ?

Yes I did    Very well done Mike 



Dunc

[american lockpicker]

Multitoolers are mostly male, though the occasional female has been sighted in the wild. Males are typically easier to spot due to the proud display of a "sheath" which contains their multi-tool of choice. Though simple pocket carry and the availability of mutli-tools with pocket clips are also on the rise.  Females on the other hand are more apt to carry their multi-tool of choice in a handbag so are more difficult to spot, but are every bit as prepared as their male counterparts, though less flamboyant in their displays.

General characteristics of both male and female multitoolers are ..... unwilling to ask for directions when "lost". How can one so prepared ever really be "lost"?  So it stands to reason these rugged and prepared individuals would carry a multi-tool so as not to have to ask for assistance during times of need. However, they are generally considered to be the "go to" guy/gal when the need arises for those who are less prepared and are in need of help. Their quiet, calming, self confidence and "Boy Scout" like preparedness is often mocked during times of mechanical stability and prosperity. But in times of need, they are the first called upon and often times expected to become the fixer of problems. Multitoolers are also known to have extensive collections of a variety of other tools with which to handle even more complicated mechanical issues, though are normally kept at the den and not packed around.

Many multitoolers often "squirrel" away multi-tools, along with flashlights, pocket knives, fire starting kits etc, in frequented locations and along primary migration routes so as not to be ill-prepared even if they absent mindedly leave their EDC (every day carry) tools somewhere other than on their immediate person. The mobile multitooler is also known to keep multi-tools in their modes of transportation much in the same manner as the multi-tool  "squirrelers" keep them in fixed locations. Though as a general rule of thumb most multitoolers fall into both categories.

Multitoolers often times go to great lengths to acquire many examples of similar tools. Though these multi-tools are generally considered to be the same by the less prepared non-multitoolers, to the true multitooler they are indeed quite different and merit possesion of such multi-tools. So, when one comes across a genuine multitooler, it is un-wise to debate this point as even the smallest variations have proved to have an effect on a multitoolers preparedness-ness and ability to be of assistance when called upon to do so. It is also unwise to debate the seemingly unnecessary large sums of cash they are willing to spend on such duplicity of these multi-tools or the lengths to which they will go to acquire these variations.

Mike

I think you need to apply for a grant for "research" and you could "feed" us MTs, (paid for by the government) and record the results. 

That sounds like a good idea to me. 

[Mike]

Thanks guys! It was fun writing this up.

Mike