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Hello everyone.
When you are collecting MTs, sometimes you may notice “JAPAN” carved on the blade. But in most cases, the tool manufacturer is not in Japan. Don't you think it's strange?
So I would like to introduce some MTs related to Japan in this thread.
I think most of the information has already been mentioned by other members. I'm thinking of gathering that information here.
As a plan,
1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki city, “Japanese knife capital”.
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G. Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto knife, Kayama knife
10. etc?
To be honest, I’m not very detailed. Most of the information I will introduce was searched on the web in Japanese.
I am not very good at English and it takes time to translate. All translation mistakes are my responsibility. And I’m sorry I can't answer a question right away.
Please let me know if you have any additional information. If you find my mistake, please correct it.
Please take it easy.
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki city, “Japanese knife capital”.
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G. Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto knife, Kayama knife
10. etc?
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Fig. 1-1
As you know, the Japanese model of Leatherman PST is a rare collector’s item.
For more information about PST, see another great work, for example,
Leatherman PST chronology project
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,5877.0.html
Why is "Japan" carved on a Leatherman tool born and raised in USA?
There are not many people who know the reason.This time, I would like to introduce (informally) Leatherman Tool Japan.
1.1 Location of LTJ
https://goo.gl/maps/LcgqmRX6M7xxbqt96
1.2 History of Leatherman and Japan
I’ll quote the company history on the LTJ website.[1]
Responsible for translation: hiraboo (and Google)
The History of Leatherman Tool Japan
～Leatherman's roots are in “Seki”～
LEATHERMAN founded in 1983. Produced in Portland, Oregon, USA, exported to over 100 countries around the world and used by people. In fact, the early LEATHERMAN knife blades were manufactured in Seki city, Gifu prefecture, which is known for producing famous samurai swords (katana).
At the time of its founding, Tim Leatherman produced the initial model “PST” in a small factory in Portland. When the number of orders gradually increased and production in-house reached the limit, Tim was at a certain exhibition to show his productions. At that place he met an employee at the New York branch of Mitsuboshi cutlery CO.,LTD. Which is a long-established knife manufacturer in Seki. Triggered by that, as a craftsman, he was obsessed with Japanese manufacturing technology. And in cooperation with Mitsuboshi cutlery, he made a mass production system for Made in Japan products in Seki city. He laid the foundation for today's world brand.
They manufactured knife blades in Seki city, Gifu pref,
manufactured pliers in Niigata Pref,
sharpened files in Hiroshima Pref,
made special heat treatment in Nagano Pref,
finally, assembled the parts to completion in Seki city, Gifu pref,
shipped to Portland.
In this way, the initial PST was built with the support of Mitsuboshi cutlery, and the integration of advanced technology from all over Japan. This is a history that even LEATHERMAN core fans are not familiar with. Today, in Portland, they consistently handles everything from design to manufacturing, assembly of parts, and shipment. However, "Seki's craftsmanship" is alive at its roots.
From the bond between Tim and Mitsuboshi cutlery, Leatherman Tool Japan Co., Ltd. was established in 1986, three years after the establishment of LEATHERMAN with the investment of Tim himself.
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Fig. 1-2,1-3 upper) Early USA PST, middle) Japanese PST, lower) final type PST
This is why PST had temporarily been made in Japan in the early days.
In another interview, Takahisa Watanabe, the representative of Mitsuboshi cutlery said:[2]
An employee at the New York branch at that time found a prototype of the Pocket Survival Tool (PST) developed by Tim Leatherman at a show. The beginning was we liked it, offered to make it, and commercialized in Japan. This was a smash hit, Leatherman became bigger and bigger, now it has grown to have a large factory in Oregon. And in 1986, a joint venture called Leatherman Tool Japan was established due to the bond between Tim and Mitsuboshi cutlery. There are group companies around the world, but the first is Leatherman Tool Japan.
I don't know who offered first. However, it seems that the production of PST started in Japan was a very early event.
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Fig. 1-4 Japanese PST
Between 1983 and 1985 (just after the Plaza Accord), Mitsuboshi cutlery was in charge of manufacturing the blade and assembling all the parts.[3] Not only the blades but all the parts were manufactured and assembled in Japan for the Japanese model.
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Fig. 1-5 Japanese PST
1.3 LTJ of Today
Currently, LTJ does not manufacture tools, only imports and sells them as an authorized agent. Since they inspect products very strictly, even things that pass in the home country may be reject in Japan. Among the engineers at the head office, there was a joke-like goal, “Let's clear the inspection of JAPAN!”. [4]
Tools purchased from LTJ are marked with the LTJ, and can be repaired by LTJ.
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Fig. 1-6 SIGNAL with LTJ mark
1.4 Another Japan Limited Models
In Japan, it is illegal to carry a knife for no reason. So LTJ have made special models without blades. Knifeless STYLE CS is now available for purchase. A package opener is incorporated instead of a knife. This alternated parts are made in Seki city, and assembled by LTJ.
Previously, knifeless FUSE and knifeless KICK were also on sale. They are traded at high prices among Japanese collectors. Someday knifeless STYLE CS may also be a collector's item (?). Unfortunately I don't own any of them.
References
1. Leatherman Tool Japan LTD. (2018). Leatherman Tool Japan toha, Retrieved October 20, 2019, from https://www.leatherman-japan.com/ltj/
2. Syatyou no jijyoden.net. (2013). Mitsuboshihamono-kabushikigaisya daihyoutorishimariyaku-syatyou Watanabe Takahisa interview, Retrieved October 20, 2019, from https://www.ddr38.net/0mitsuboshi/0mitsuboshi.html
3. H2O Style. (2019a). Otonanokaishyakengaku LEATHERMAN TOOL JAPAN (zenpen), Retrieved October 20, 2019, from http://h2o.tokyo/2019/01/09/company_leatherman/
4. H2O Style. (2019b). Otonanokaishyakengaku LEATHERMAN TOOL JAPAN (kouhen), Retrieved October 20, 2019, from http://h2o.tokyo/2019/03/22/company_leatherman2/
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Fig. 1-7 TSS100A Standard Silver. LTJ named these model numbers and names?
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Fig. 1-8 TSS100ACC Standard Silver Cap Crimper
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Fig. 1-9 TSB100A Standard Black
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I'm blessed with several Japanese knives and a PST. All of my knives are Seki City Spydercos, and are top notch!
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Excellent thread. :hatsoff:
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>Barry Rowland
I like spyderco knife too. It's very interesting shapes!
When you get angry with me, remember that Japanese model PST is a proof of friendship. (^_－)☆
>Chaco
Thank you very much!
Now I say to all people who want to start new thread a joke-like goal, “Let's clear the inspection of Chaco! ” (*￣∇￣*)
I am writing second topic about Seki city. Please wait patiently.
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>Barry Rowland
I like spyderco knife too. It's very interesting shapes!
When you get angry with me, remember that Japanese model PST is a proof of friendship. (^_－)☆
>Chaco
Thank you very much!
Now I say to all people who want to start new thread a joke-like goal, “Let's clear the inspection of Chaco! ” (*￣∇￣*)
I am writing second topic about Seki city. Please wait patiently.
The very first plier-based MT I got was the Japanese LM PST when I was young, it sure brought back a lot of memories whenever I get to hold it in hands.
A lot of well known brands in the West from Japan are all from Seki, I looked forward to your writeup about Seki city!
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Excellent thread. :hatsoff:
+1
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Wow, hiraboo! Fantastic and historically relevant post! :o
Thank you so much for taking the time and doing the research to compile the Japanese history of Leatherman. Very interesting! :cheers:
The extent most of us knew was "LM couldn't keep up production, so had some made in Japan". Your explanation sheds light on the true involvement. :)
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G. Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Kayama Knife
10. etc?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oWF-o3tusn3RtOETY3jsnCG_Ekef2DQYAflNNKxZRvpYpdhjjv9HhdZvWUWk5aZCVYU-mW3FEDVqTvpdWpvYyTK5YZhq0KPbRO0xQbLaLuWO3DNkvrzXT1ZHV28nllZYk00DvtcDUw=w2400-h3200-no?.jpg)
Fig. 2-1 A credit card size tool that we often see.
Illustration of ancient swordsmiths working in Seki. They were making a samurai sword in traditional costumes.
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Fig. 2-2 This tool is a part of special ticket for "Gifu Chube Future Expo (1988)".
So I think this tool was officially made in Seki.
1. History of Seki City
Seki was a one of most famous samurai swords (katanas) producing areas, once called Mino, and has a history of about 800 years. There located near the former political center. And they could get sand iron, high quality charcoal, and soil required for forging.
With modernization, the government prohibited the people from holding swords. As a result, the number of swords made in Seki has dramatically decreased. Instead, they decided to produce kitchen knives, scissors, small knives, etc. in the place.
Seki is still a famous production area for knives, and there are many manufacturer and dealer.
See the official brochure for details. [1] Hey, it's english version! I will put it on the end.
2. Manufacturer and Dealer of Outdoor Knives in Seki City
Some dealers can ship internationally.
Gifu Seki Cutlery Federation / Gifu Cutlery Hall -English website available
http://seki-japan.com/
G.SAKAI Co.,Ltd. -English website available
http://www.gsakai.co.jp/jp/index.html
HIRO KNIVES Co., Ltd. -No web page
Houwa Cutlery Mfg., Inc. (ATHRO KNIVES)
http://athro.ktroad.ne.jp/
Ishikawa Hamono Seisakujyo Co., Ltd. (IC. CUT)
http://www.gifujirushi.com/075ishikawahamono.html#075goods
Kai Corporation -English website available
https://www.kai-group.com/
Kitasyo Co., Ltd. (KANETSUNE SEKI) -English website available
http://www.kanetsune.com/
Leatherman Tool Japan Co., Ltd.
https://www.leatherman-japan.com/
MARUSHO INDUSTRY Inc. (MCUSTA) -English website available
http://www.marusho-kogyo.jp/
Mitsuboshi Cutlery Co., Ltd.
https://mitsuboshi-cutlery.com/index.html
MOKI KNIFE Co., Ltd. -English website available
http://www.moki.co.jp/
Nosyudo Inc. (samurai swords)
http://nosyudo.jp/
Seki Kikusui Hamono Co., Ltd. -English website available
https://www.seki-kikusuihamono.com/
Seto Cutlery (Seto Kanagata Hamono Kougyo Co., Ltd.)
https://www.setocut.co.jp/
Yamahide Cutlery Mfg., Inc.
http://www.yamahide.com/
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Fig. 2-3 Manufacturer; A&T, Model number; KC-05/SS, Model name; Cubtool
I'm not sure about this manufacturer. A man who used to manufacture knives in Seki is now living in China and he made this. [2]
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Fig. 2-4 Manufacturer; A&T, Model number; KC06A, Model name; Multitool
This manufacturer's tools seem to be sold only by Seto Cutlery. It's not worth buying, but it's rare.
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Fig. 2-5 Manufacturer; A&T, Model number; XL271, Model name; Rubber Monkey
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Fig. 2-6 Only Rubber Monkey have "SEKI". (Others just have “STAINLESS”.)
3. Museum in Seki
If MTo members have the opportunity to come to Japan, they should visit these museums!
...Unfortunately I have never visited Seki city. Let's go together someday!
FEATHER museum
https://www.feather-museum.com/
G.SAKAI Knife Museum -English website available
http://www.gsi-japan.com/shop/html/user_data/museum.php
Sansyu Cutlery -English website available
http://www.hamonoyasan.com/
Seki Hamono Museum -English website available
http://www.hamonoyasan.com/sekihamonomuseum/
Seki Sword Smith Museum -English website available
http://www.city.seki.lg.jp.e.gs.hp.transer.com/kanko/0000001558.html
World knife museum (Seto Cutlery)
https://www.setocut.co.jp/contents/world/
4. Leatherman Tool Museum, The Lost Sights
There used to be a “Leatherman Tool Museum” on the LTJ site. Unfortunately, the museum is now closed. There are blogs of people who visited the place before, and you can know what it was like. [3][4]
...I wanted to go before it closed. I hope it will reopen someday.
References
1. Seki city sightseeing association web site. (2014). SEKI Sightseeing Guide, Retrieved October 22, 2019, from http://sekikanko.jp/pdf/glt2014.pdf
2. Seto Cutlery. (n.d.). A&T, Retrieve October 25, 2019, from https://www.setocut.co.jp/shop/products/list.php?category_id=76https://www.setocut.co.jp/shop/products/list.php?category_id=76
3. Ride! iyarashi no akanin rider. (2012). Hatutyuu, Retrieved October 24, 2019, from http://hirojan0225.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-27.html
4. Uddii no offshore dagane. (2013). Leatherman Tool, Retrieved October 24, 2019, from https://sea.ap.teacup.com/woodyjoke/416.html
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Fig. 2-7 to 2-11 SEKI Sightseeing Guide [1]
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> comis
It's fantastic that there is a memorable MT nearby. Please continue to cherish the PST that store your memories. (∩ˊ꒳ˋ∩)
I hope my posts will help you.
> Yadda
I learned new expressions from you. Thank you! ٩( ᐖ )و
> GLBM
I'm happy to share knowledge with you.
Your kind reply will always cheer me up. Thank you! (*´∀`*)
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Please tell us more about the gold colored MiniTool ?
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Please tell us more about the gold colored MiniTool ?
IMHO it's just usual MiniTool with 24K gold coating by Texas Tool Crafters.
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I'm kinda curious about that knifeless Style CS. Not really a fan of the Style PS currently on me keys; primarily because of its Squirt-type scissors. The Micra type ones are definitely better. Package openers are handy tools--surprised LM doesn't offer such a tool on a small frame (and the Squirt could really use it in place of its weak scissors). The one thing I found shocking was the Japanese price--6050 yen! That's about $60! I think I paid around $25-ish for my Style PS in the States from Leatherman direct.
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> SteveC
Oh, you have hunter's eyes! That question was unexpected. (^▽^;)
I got that frame at an auction. Originally, each tool had a price tag. I think it was an exhibit for sale.
I will provide more detail about the gold model later. p(´∇｀)q
> wowaboro
Sometimes I have seen customized tools at auctions. For example, the handle is beautifully painted, or the knife is made of Damascus steel. I wanted to know who did it. Thank you for the information! ♪＼(*´▽｀)oﾟ★,｡･:*:･☆ﾟ"
> cody6268
It's certainly expensive! I want it too, but it is too expensive to buy. Σ(￣ロ￣lll)
Original price, transportation cost, price for new parts, assembly fee...
I hope Tim makes it. (・ε・`*) ...
About GOLD MiniTool
According to this magazine,
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Fukami,E. (1999).Nihon to sekai no knife catalogue '99-2000. Japan: Seibidou syuppan Co.,Ltd.
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Gold color model is one of the variations of MiniTool.
According to the LTJ naming,
TSS300A Leatherman Tool Mini Silver
TSB300A Leatherman Tool Mini Black
TSG300A Leatherman Tool Mini Gold
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Terrific work. That gold MINI is wonderful. I think this is the first one I've seen. Thank you for sharing.
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Looks TiNi coated to me. Still neat though. :tu:
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About GOLD MiniTool
According to this magazine,
Gold color model is one of the variations of MiniTool.
According to the LTJ naming,
TSS300A Leatherman Tool Mini Silver
TSB300A Leatherman Tool Mini Black
TSG300A Leatherman Tool Mini Gold
Thanks, hiraboo! Very interesting info!
I've never knew and seen no one standard LM factory produced model in gold color.
Judging by the small difference in price (Gold - 14000Y, Silver - 12000Y, Black - 13000Y), it's not 24K gold, but some "like a gold" coating.
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Thanks for that info. I had seen a photo of the BO mini before (almost certainly here on MTo), but can't recall anyone actually having one, and the "gold" (TiN ? ) mini is something completely new to me. :salute: :tu: :tu: :tu:
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I have one...and I think a few other members have one as well.
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Very cool tools and information, hiraboo! Thank you much! :cheers:
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I have one...and I think a few other members have one as well.
BO or "gold" ?
It's embarrassing to admit, but after checking my spreadsheet it seems I do own a BO Mini :-[ (my excuses are that I'm getting old, my memory is obviously faulty, and I bought it a long time ago )
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BO or "gold" ?
It's embarrassing to admit, but after checking my spreadsheet it seems I do own a BO Mini :-[ (my excuses are that I'm getting old, my memory is obviously faulty, and I bought it a long time ago )
Seems like you need a second one. Your mind defaulted to the "two is one and one is none" rule. Been there. :D
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A BO. I will have to see if I have a gold one...not exactly sure about that...must be an age thing. :think:
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A BO. I will have to see if I have a gold one...not exactly sure about that...must be an age thing. :think:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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> Aloha
I am very happy that you are pleased. Thank you for your reply! d(⌒O⌒)b
> Yadda
If you look closely, the color of the component near the joint is stainless silver.
As you say, I think it is titanium nitride coating.
Well, I searched this term on the wiki.
Wow, I want to teach to my colleagues "titanium nitride coating". ( +･`ー･´)
> wowaboro
Oh, you have detective's eyes. That is a great reasoning.
If it was made of real gold, it must be 100 times higher. ∑(・ω・ﾉ)ﾉ
> Greg
I'm happy to add new information to your huge knowledge.
And it's exciting to rediscover what you forgotten. (o ´Д`)σ)Д`)
> Chaco
Someday I want to visit Chaco's Labyrinth of MT!
I have to find a lot of lost treasures. ٩(๑´3｀๑)۶
> GLBM
I don't hide any secret anymore, maybe… (;^_^A
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C6WVJCwMMi91zKn8fx9ctleqZY0tT8oz-ZGooRuEPU3uL0q_79aRmczsjImccKznuLTW6blaNHZnLAdEzSuRgv8z6i7nmcesJfFzDGCBIakq7MAZVUpFwA8uecUTKu5qJyotnKQ-IA=w1028-h1542-no?.jpg)
The rest of the page mentioned above.
Now I'm writing next chapter. φ(´ω｀= )
The content is thinner than ever. _(┐「ε:)_
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Seems like you need a second one. Your mind defaulted to the "two is one and one is none" rule. Been there. :D
:iagree: :rofl:
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Ok...got 3 stainless, 1 BO, and 1 Camo. No gold one. I had to check this morning.
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Ok...got 3 stainless, 1 BO, and 1 Camo. No gold one. I had to check this morning.
The next obvious question is:
Does anyone have an actual Made-in-Japan LM Mini, and if so how do they tell it apart from all the Made-in-the USA Minis ?
And no, swapping in a JPST plier head doesn't count ... ;)
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The next obvious question is:
Does anyone have an actual Made-in-Japan LM Mini, and if so how do they tell it apart from all the Made-in-the USA Minis ?
And no, swapping in a JPST plier head doesn't count ... ;)
According to my research, PST was manufactured in Japan between 1983 and 1985 (just after the Plaza Accord). And then they stopped manufacturing all products, just imported and sold LMT.
MiniTool was manufactured between 1986 and 2004.
> Leatherman production timeline.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=4416.0
IMO, all the mini tools were made in America, and TiNi coated in Japan. ???
...I will investigate more. :think:
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Great wealth of information here, different Minis, and the info about Seki. As a knife enthusiast, that is one place in Japan I always wanted to visit! And a MT card as entry ticket? That's just awesome!
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G. Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Kayama Knife
10. etc?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OQXS82KzEFdT5aYxVykscHbl0Lbk8xFkaHMrugX92p7OEiQ32dl1AiWIhsvdZZo0O7p6kw1kHgi0y9iO_3nJ_psNQtqC2dcEW3WwcljxXxWS36_Yzf8iOgvBuEi5PHFH4k5U0IPE1w=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-1 SOG Paratool
3.1 Overview
To be honest, I don't know about SOG much more than Wikipedia information...
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC is a company famous for their reproduction SOG Knife from the Vietnam era. [1]
The original SOG knife was also manufactured in Japan. [2] I think "Japanese Trading Company Yogi Shokai" was an Okinawan company, which awarded the first contract. At that time, Okinawa was under the rule of the US military. I think it is highly possible that this company exported knives made in Seki city to the US military.
Sorry we have gone off topic now.
In this chapter I will talk about the MTs made by SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC.
3.2 Manufactures
The current SOG knife is also manufactured in Seki city. [1]
Known manufacturer is,
G. Sakai
https://www.gsakai.co.jp/jp/
Hattori hamono Co., Ltd.
http://www.hattori-hamono.com
Kinryu hamono seisakujyo Co., Ltd (closed?)
3.3 SOG MTs Made in Japan
There are only two SOG MTs that can be confirmed as made in Japan. Those are ToolClip and Micro ToolClip (1st Gen).
ENCYCROPEDIA
https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=ToolClip
https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Micro+ToolClip
Great review of ToolClip, written by Grant Lamontagne
http://www.multitool.org/tools/sog/sog-toolclip-review
Great review of Micro ToolClip (1st Gen) , written by 665ae
http://www.multitool.org/tools/sog/sog-micro-toolclip-1st-gen-review
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/t1RaAPl5VWLUMd3u2Ax1tcNTQkKF5U2qDKObwIjglcHL50xI_P0D2nsEWJungi889Ucuregftr1po3QqjyomP1saerE7ejOJ-7B0aj-MrlDwNwZjoLcAyPvz7nbQoEW8eP_Bf0q_PA=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-2 ToolClip (First Model)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fr0bSJJpc8DwuH0N3IM7234cPo9iuNk-q8u3wZ3ypOdjHTQ4dTjJUaftGvhF84qn5f-DVo3vdQyDTkDUgj9f7ZHnjhYR2KeZa24TeJ22dKYThuw9aKBL3ZHzP7vremR8-9GjwqK9iA=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig 3-3 First model has a protection case for serrated blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o7nMnRGKK3G4ylm7gf9dhFNrm0z_1HKKw1WeDpShdxixDlDDZvXgit_nqvgssc1D_n8dMMc68D5_FU7GRrNRJ9puVQuI2zdqpPHMrueziWOcT5HLG2doTKrYOZxRPQjwNak59QauA=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-4 ToolClip (Later Model)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pIJWQndCOlXaI2rA40_aZPD1cRrzPt6yW0x-GMfRqc8gqqU0VvsOqEN4-00ibd00hCcMdNdpixg-qRqHEKtzWrroUupARJwf5o7ciHyachtVcjY4_VtEq2z4nyiYNWuxWivxQFNo8w=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-5 ToolClip first model (left), and later model (right)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Xp4g4Tdy5Q36K_hOYMsKzXMGBmEyrE3xSmnwaRSX5O6KEEgaHTbteCxYYO1M1V3qQ3_3FyXeBEKYkw8cs5E6y5DFU9teVatVU9yhAmeN2tmLBO_ObDS6HX5Aa35yziCaVtjQITOk4A=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XX_HASs17L6FZtHagG3oENOG81QHnD0s4Ya-hNjIDQVHAp0rNkC6yJbNl_f3EdMOkJPjbjOcuY0pAW8Dr9fFrknYT3n1-QzPOvNvbuwSYFlMQ0hRVB7rBFJyBPTABo-QTJMDUDkBTQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ing2ocN1ZBWZxxdArghdbseCSF8F02rmGy-dqApI4V30vMTZU4HU9qXVcQvSTcotRQJgNwFnyYI8e6mWKnGXBwc8-HWAtNDhXpw9JRHOx-OuQNK0FQPU3yJi6gplgotPwEGsRe5K2A=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-6 3-7 3-8 Micro ToolClip 1st Gen (black), and 2nd Gen (pink)
There is no clear evidence, but I think G.Sakai created these MTs.
I will consider it in the G.Sakai chapter.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6hF-gwp2eD89azSVjb8z7r4COYKj1aSGQb4vyBii_ACQ636AWSH9ZhJY2ou7eYMnpcnN1zidQzqedRyI__Yi5t4KKrwBv11FiM8usxyzD4JbTi_T1eJjkbeH26HvwkYp1yBJuvUrAw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uz6mUIc-IsxzK6-uA81qRTzGC3C6fbb62RtEM4aP989v43h1BRSpcgDzDjqn_6n0OMlyVwha7ejwXVNX34SQb-j4umlbXQ3rrkVCWNeEflfB7tm2feBSB15Iz-kEJGK-sMnxAuNmCg=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZwkYLC2yi8P0pVF1gkXHeJWvcjEEjT9B42z4owulj--BcEDwfdfjxDgNGB3KjJKzj-L0whmqQeA2UzWr8wv7_JxuEUkv7ZPVVdtLFOq5P90cilbHI_vjxgQb6fkoelNO053UGn40gw=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-9 3-10 3-11 A.G. Russell Compact Multi Tool
I think they are the same manufacturer because the pliers are the same material (lost-wax casting?).
3.4 Question
By the way, in the description of Wikipedia [1]
Many of SOG's folding knives and multi-tools are made or assembled in the United States, with the higher priced folders being made by G.Sakai in Seki City.
What does "higher priced folders" mean? Does this mean "sheaths" or "cases" ?
References
1. WIKIPEDIA. (2018). SOG Specialty Knives, Retrieved October 30, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOG_Specialty_Knives
2. WIKIPEDIA. (2017). SOG Knife, Retrieved October 30, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOG_Knife
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> comis
I'm very happy that you are pleased. (v´∀｀)ﾊ(´∀｀v) Thank you very much!
I want to participate in a tour around the three major production areas (Sheffield, Solingen, and Seki) someday.
I am not very familiar with knives. Please let me know if there are any mistakes or additional information.（´∇｀）
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Folders = folding knife, folding pocket knife
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Folders = folding knife, folding pocket knife
New knowledge has increased thanks to you!! :salute:
I didn't know that at all. Σ(ﾟ口ﾟ;)//
"Impossible" and "folders means folding knife" are not in my dictionary. :rofl:
And there is clear evidence G.Sakai created these blades. (⌒▽⌒；)
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Wow, you have gathered a lot of very interesting information and pictures in this thread.
I think our wiki.multitool.com site admins would be glad if they could add these articles to the wiki as a series, with your permission, of course. Some very valuable information here. :hatsoff:
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> enki_ck
I am very honored to hear that. (〃⌒∇⌒)
Thank you very much!
I'm glad to share my knowledge with many people who love MTs. Please feel free to use what I have posted. ｄ(*´∀｀*)ｂ
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すばらしい仕事、ひらぼう！
物事がどのように生まれ、どこから来たのかを読むのは魅力的です。特にマルチツール。
別のメンバーが述べたように、あなたが明らかにした多くの情報は本当にwikiに文書化する必要があります。 wikiのコードの意味を理解できれば、間違いなくやってみようと思いますが、完成させようとしたのは1つだけでした。私は少し怠け者で、コンピューターのバックグラウンドから12年離れていると思います。
wikiシステムをどれだけ知っていますか？
もう一度、マルチツールの世界への日本人の関与に関するデータを編集してくれてありがとう。控えめに言っても簡単な仕事ではありません。
それがイネムリを引き起こしたとしても、あなたを責めることはないでしょう。 :cheers:
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Just catching up on this WONDERFUL thread :tu:
And ended up regretting I sold my Minitool :cry:
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G. Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Kayama Knife
10. etc?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lAcKjZ11E-QX7d5-kQybuF117LPoSP8Zl5IYT662hIj567pqo-bC6uMZlwD1ND2pJepaNz2jyd3Cz2jtRR0FYYRYbDcAqPJp6SUdXBuuRCoW0lnQBFPhHTAlesiHxfhI6wg29DU4BQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-1 Memorial 6
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p7gEG22sa7onb62g3l6eCD3_IqKLQI4kRp_cko6MC3kuAEVrTrJoAaW6gxRxsurRtHQFIQJMpZTDq3XC0NOUT1A77dz4dCoaCRg6uq60Dpi_NfLGGqCdRpNPz28twDl7BzXAtbLPrA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig 4-2 To improve the appearance.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CnwSROGTBpqkYFrqhK9XCrn4Hmgv8lm57AaFjaeN-PJGjZbSGZH-s5cFuiDrdpEOjZXeUNoSP1vvoawKh-jmKGhLhIuxwmToGJEkJbJFVZsOeN3dDf8cUVzYGi3KgyVC7SIS6tWCqA=w1600-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig 4-3 STAINLESS STEEL JAPAN
1. Overview
When Al Mar was Gerber's chief designer, he designed the gentleman's knives "Silver Knight", the company's long hit. And G.Sakai had manufactured Silver Knight. [1] The relationship between Al Mar and G.Sakai was born at that time.
Almost all knives were manufactured by G. Sakai from the time he established Al Mar Knives until he died. [2]
Subcontract manufacturers of G.Sakai at that time (these are all in Seki City);
Mitsuboshi Cutlery Co., Ltd.
https://mitsuboshi-cutlery.com/index.html
Tak Fukuta (TAKBLADE / Fukuta Cutlery Mfg. Co.)
* In Wikipedia, it is “Tak Fujita”, but I think it’s a mistake.
http://www.takblade.com
Hattori hamono Co., Ltd.
http://www.hattori-hamono.com
After Al Mar died in 1992, Al Mar Knives switched its knife production to Moki Knife in Seki City.
Moki Knife Co., Ltd
http://www.moki.co.jp
In 2019, they moved production to China.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sZ5zMwUX9FmrQPHN1sr1cxELG-kn6cKn_fJZn061NxtLTR7zZoNKTaK_oapxE5qSK7RLbipkWvlojHlPs9lDtjxRuVrTdne6oFdm8uOhVT_CVuyPmnswZzF8-p_eg5xH9wQcJppbJQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lQdHLU-VRjLF_Lh61CFECStSSliagd-V0CEqX7EDDLCge1CeXgREyr3i1AcshqKqI5EzXiDzwfHrbvEE-zPqWvAuMTRx53q0V7_3Sc6QdDaTmvsRHjLnfFzVkKcWQi4dhZYSRF59Fw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-4, 4-5 4×4 Tool Mate (EOD Knife)
Upper) initial model, Lower) late model
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/X6BqciUN0OaSLYlsNMuhjUwWHudGY5XYdnScy25q_U_w_kkkCQ587Zeq1s9wSSop_mWf9bzsUgcHKVJSx7BvwLTADAaayeZkK0G4_9lwfbiZ3DA2hijAHLXL60EyBTHs8VbZx--Bjg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/88aEAlQ3rWQyy2u_gMDu7QBU_tEY0EEY3D5eJwMaHa4hTr8MaDoyoz16ftehfbl3vSg12n3SLQABb7U26zMASMqQRmfbzMezFBjRKf2vWfQ1EznRoM5XZnBpHU_NwbuOsfkaYOLOig=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-6, 4-7 initial model
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TWW5Px_OJGt_p4dE7YHRHymXz2D83k-WzbtjZkoVWkrG1DbYEX90fZ6b7uvRi8UPNsvExj0SOLxECtlvmBrBZCaP7Ym89CYOqxDHDM9qX2P-QCL4t_ZPbIMpvb98qRwJqBBgLSDLQA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-8 Left) initial model, Right) late model
The initial model was not stamped “SEKI-JAPAN”.
2. Current Status
Almost all knives and MTs that were originally designed by Al Mar seems to be discontinued. G.Sakai had the right under the original contract signed by Al Mar that allowed G Sakai to manufacture and market knives under the Al Mar label for the non-U.S.market. [2] However, they have discontinued the Almer model. G.Sakai sell only stock in Japan.
I can still purchase several models on G.Sakai Japanese sites. [3] But you can't purchase any Al Mar knives on English sites. [4]
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fb-HIaP_T7YyuLnwpy8h7tW_3os8dvWXy7JKttyotidmADZWd9eC3eZ_dWT-9SnYRLzcpDN7bdURShq-IU4l4dc5ageswxaXi0iSfD7dvOLi3LRsW10sZC9aEb5-Jy8YyGJhL-jDwQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qLzAJw7oDDIpdYcORXPOFwwyoh360_AzJyMHfZRTJRK_Bcl6xR6Y9on-KRinnLsgSWIIP0gcvXEOWsS42gwg7vjrHq2--Mviea01PldsLxztNwXo0qE9kxxOG4r_OLZBpiLO5KrArw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-9, 4-10 Quick Pliers (Quickclip Ⅳ)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mUtGAUjeZdiS9fkYonCMin0dsFWKL-HhaXgBgyDOFEIlPNS-YKQ534C-fJND7sVwUj-guv8vIjIdNl1cDIO-TBAEKri9Rzb--A-nZX37f4LivNam6GdMt3ieGCIYMbnWlVhx7QPjJQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-11 Upper) 4×4 Tool Mate, Lower) Quick Pliers
Quick Pliers is little longer than 4×4 Tool Mate.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/S3YKjwZQHr_1oSlmsa5cBbsEdCBjyGlKRerpqojx6gsMpnouYJfsUulnrlxSwCluvnKb5FyeL_Wd3Zvc85kp9yYRwxMREXQOc3oHFkP5ZuTE9-iunc8Q49Ml1CR4KOJWkNFDS1pAoQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-12 A simple model composed of pliers and half-serrated blade.
Oh, no. A lot of fingerprint…
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8aa8jPIM5qOn7IiB-NwDWc5IcUQEyRf266WCEAVHKHIS0JBVz9WIrVOjlHRmObiYVyLWP0URxPSIwCpaKZ42cD0uLjm9jJfI6nW0SVUTpT-REpCmdqo7_gByFFgXzWE9mIh5Dosljg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-13 SEKI-JAPAN, of course.
3. About Logo
That square logo is a combination of chinese characters. (Fig. 4-1)
Many Chinese-Americans have both American and Chinese names.
馬國森 is the Chinese name of Al Mar in Chinese characters.
馬 國森 = Ma Guosen ( 馬 is last name means “horse”. 國森 is first name means “country and forest”. )
There are two other types of logo. One is not painted red. (Fig. 4-4) The other is painted red, but just 馬 in it. [5]
MHO, the red square logo means seal stamp used by Chinese and Japanese instead of signing official documents. May be G. Sakai didn't color logos after Al Mar passed away, because they respect him and expressed allegiance. And then they may had put a different logo on the new products.
References
1. Fasteners Mailorder System. (2019). Gerber Silver Knight Project part1, Retrieved November 04, 2019, from https://www.fast-mos.com/silverknight01.htm
2. Wikipedia. (2019). Al Mar Knives, Retrieved November 04, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Mar_Knives
3. G. Sakai online shop. (2019a). AL MAR, Retrieved November 07, 2019, from https://www.gsakai.co.jp/jpnshop/html/products/list.php?category_id=7https://www.gsakai.co.jp/jpnshop/html/products/list.php?category_id=7
4. G. Sakai international com. (2018). Retrieved November 07, 2019, from http://www.gsi-japan.com/shop/html/index.php
5. G. Sakai online shop. (2019b). AL MAR badge, Retrieved November 07, 2019, from https://www.gsakai.co.jp/jpnshop/html/products/detail.php?product_id=369https://www.gsakai.co.jp/jpnshop/html/products/detail.php?product_id=369
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1NtxklCudL3Gbj4eblfk2rQPpL97YTUi3klLymfdPXfPFdPpywRHZqbKJfISRSziwHcz5YdJjfRzNW4X7B8hJfF1641Dm4-Ws5_229o-k76YQD50Ny9-cOi1ygX0NFXNLune31N4Uw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2l5xa7y6tEBMghjZRyRdbwqPWDvbKLKLUvXFpuIpvLatN3ivlT2RqDFgtsZLEgUVsFXNRK2Pwl8va2h5KbgkXVhDZidQbKNxGH8S1LNI4WpRR1c6wHIOnF1CnAfWvUy_WF8sS63FmA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-14, 4-15 Upper) 4×4 Tool Mate Special, Lower) U.S. Army Knife
The handle material is aluminum that has been TUFRAM processed.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C5OyG5fUME95Dj3ZV9WowY66QQkD4aDU3eHB0iKxPNbb6PJfoqkQZfVviEet1guCGdB2zXjBcfX0aXyL824xYpAFzXEbc-hRhxGQ4KxaxD7RA08QXCeHrxEdyjbk-H03g52-V9hFoA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-16 4×4 Tool Mate Special has a saw instead of a serrated blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e_fZj-FAmQkIrpMtGCUkRpOz8S3SB0juJ1hEOLI-39-z2k8h0yr3vLtEPayWAbWHdOxvZWQHRaMX7j1W7NL-XjR8ccVamSnYchzWMYWtsnld6UMRf9WKkADWKgfD1SxExZW8fQMIKA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-17 U.S. Army Knife has same components except for pliers.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TTpzZn5zeMCvyMf0SLfqYdjOBHmKPDLkIdqewXKkGrSyJhOZ4yx6Wa_GaNOtRrZe4hguUvXjdJZpgjiAWE3GjBmHl4GDDiooZ8x7q5BDQfEwJvl4Dg1cEwBBtOkqTM3B46HO6-1FPQ=w1269-h846-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-18 U.S. Army Knife
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pSecX2aiSj7Nryyeja3HXQXhy_IKy4TVvXSlF8rpMRcyP0zfJah_b8seD_NkhJ23iAvrjVzqLhruhmC8fFwv3hKOol2y55iyjUJemUtrN9-0W8LMuuoAjhkxCzjLgYLXpJymhr6ltQ=w2153-h1436-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4-19 Left) 4×4 Tool Mate Special, Right) U.S. Army Knife
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> GLBM
I think someone may feel uncomfortable to hear that American brands are made in Japan. But when I investigate various things about MTs, I realized there are craftsman spirits, enthusiasm, trust, respect, and friendship (like you and me?). (ﾉ*´_○`)人(´○_`*)ﾉ
And when I posted here, there was an unexpected new discovery. It's amazing experience! d(*￣∇￣)
I'm very happy that you make suggestions about wikipedia. But I don't know how to edit wikipedia at all. I'll challenge that someday. Before that, I want someone to correct my many grammatical mistakes. (´ﾍ｀；)
For now, I will concentrate on writing the remaining chapters. φ(ﾟωﾟ*)
> Mechanickal
Thank you for reading!
I wish you didn't have hard time to understand my funny English. (^▽^;)
And I wish you can find new MiniTool!
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Great thread Hiraboo :tu:
Let's not forget the humble Higonokami, a little knife with a big history and beauty to match :)
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> greenbear
I was surprised that you know "肥後守 Higonokami". ∑(・ω・ﾉ)ﾉ
It seems that there is a little boom overseas as well.
I owned a cheap higonokami when I was an elementary school student. At that time, most children owned it.
We used it to sharpen the pencil, engraved chopsticks to make rubber band gun, cut out cardboard to make a mask, etc.
My father used it for gardening. ( ´ー`)。о（Nostalgic）
...But unfortunately I don't know that well. m(_ _)m Maybe you know it better than me.
Sorry for not meeting your expectations. I also look forward to someone posting about it. o(^∇^)o
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> greenbear
I was surprised that you know "肥後守 Higonokami". ∑(・ω・ﾉ)ﾉ
It seems that there is a little boom overseas as well.
I owned a cheap higonokami when I was an elementary school student. At that time, most children owned it.
We used it to sharpen the pencil, engraved chopsticks to make rubber band gun, cut out cardboard to make a mask, etc.
My father used it for gardening. ( ´ー`)。о（Nostalgic）
...But unfortunately I don't know that well. m(_ _)m Maybe you know it better than me.
Sorry for not meeting your expectations. I also look forward to someone posting about it. o(^∇^)o
Higonokami are highly respected in the UK by a small but dedicated minority and practitioners of martial arts. I have one myself, nothing special just a basic version :tu:
PS you did meet my expectations - please take it as a compliment Hiraboo San :salute:
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G. Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Kayama Knife
10. etc?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MxNayDDD1hB1D05C4ZJkD9cvG3DepSCaAJ08aUjlhrwudL-Li1NjM7XQepAsxq0tggi30XhDDor277ZINUcfS0U4qO-z3Ey9-LgoDkXyJL9jdUXwFNa9J4mC4gV1xqq5Q2xS6yEBuw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-1 Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird.
It’s a plane.
It’s Spyderco! (Pin badge)
1. Overview
Spyderco Knives, Inc. is a famous knife maker known for its uniquely shaped blades with large thumb holes. A large part of the firm's knife production is outsourced to foreign contractors in countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and China. [1]
G.Sakai was the OEM maker for Spyderco. [2]
SpydeRench is Spyderco’s monumental MT. The tool blade was once temporarily manufactured in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GUzyA-HtB7rmdEXiBR3n13uRWfpODbQU-y9_sBqYK2I-m5U8PD3OzsLVABe67btXv0F-ynp0T9gpUMd-UWrb49DaWM5SxUB3YxPInsSNJkYfcF-pHZ9JTUTtG0LG6w6YTQGgQy42Bg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-2 T01S SpydeRench (Spyder Edge 440-C USA)
It’s not a pin badge.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CHFTn0eQjBrTzWkkO2Qt4Li11w158zaYAWBxPEIqGqOqc7ET5IXBcIPTLPSqQTO8r9q3RLh5LnaNr10ea_Y-abXzvNSjDzJTw7dJPj97WCdSLQ3XO5t_m-5z13os3ELqJZWHorhQbw=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-3 Two-setting Slip Joint Pliers
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6RXdcpok-Yet6g0qQyotWvRCyAIOs8I2eoIGjgz3r1etdf9qx3aqvX98r4LzAtMIMmy7NW1MKKUN3r0TggxVfXaJ4JHVAQWR2axuzuFlJsz8-5Ae8p1W7f9pJDQs3PNWBjayYGsmFQ=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-4 Adjustable Wrench
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/q0AbqDyVkoAtIfDBDCxiuQPwji4GNvuYpQFN08b91AwTly9yvbJ5zd6UOKKg7VcgHqISkNJj2eCfQ6dnXVxYkVRiUJ7y2MwyUmUkji2QGGf8rXMPmPrJSZZ37PyY747uljVgL9eWzg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-5 Driver Bits
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/66Ih0nBztVj2j4ygnMpG5zgJ892icVLdO8FOL2XuyT5aIM1ngO3AjlpvayrpfDcFOiu1ti5CPohlsHzG1g8W5XfHKZOrg9TLJVDLV8fhR40af06i4xZKnAXAwLes0nzpvc4JSV7bfg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-6 Frame
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/x2ZR8g7fIMBzp4zpW3racI5SPoEsTcuqljH-dsAuMJomTKIBHku9Y4x-FUYXdU48aBFJAgCluKEWjvcrdcevDftu5xMA0IT88GLmVug8ldUeXlaykeGpHUqMD0cqxT3yspJL0WEU-g=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-7 Upper) LEATHERMAN Charge Ti, Lower) SpydeRench
2. Feature of SpydeRench
This tool is equipped with two-setting slip joint pliers and adjustable wrench. (Fig. 5-3, 5-4)
The frame is made of cast stainless steel, not made by bending a stainless steel plate like other MTs. Therefore, the frame has a complicated shape. (Fig. 5-6)
A blade like a folding knife, not a simple blade. (Fig. 5-7)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JiOfhTi28IynpsI4W4e0EtE-1t49T7Cz0irjXDGocMgPemX8gjuhn-OSnew2lIAlNE0scNc1NiKNQpZ5k-laEkgqqKA-ad7f6mGNYa2LbWiw09-DqrAQx6MZK7Y-SZkumwxX7jdXsA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-8 T01P SpydeRench (Plane Edge 440-C USA)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2q2EYUeiaaQT451XUwQLnAU1dYp5G6kjJDjupTq8TbEuW0wkFGUUQU1AECVwR3ptbF_PpdupMmWH06MLcuXoLKxRJwHN__NCXtjNKEnRm-Pim2jYlXn7EpnkkuBdSMtlj5VUDWGlkQ=w2400-h1600-no?)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6X7kw4VdiQc2aoab3YnarI63J1vD2VYlfmpIKsww-Dv_rPkyps5_7v-1nrm3R1IYghtMxUe06bMZyazUICOVI6ewH19RvpJ5TyGovAZzXDhyl96IHrNp0ZZFbdsGCVo09KeCEDuNvg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZGXaSoHHRzCzI1VUpn9LGowckEiWNlRLGBeAb87i_kurZlS0syBHVeeAeI7BlcrafSgKH83eM762AcGuyuls7iCYUk9SnQ_0XZjXWyB0FYtNZqwoqa-__pH3K1qTXK1j0qhTdGKT7w=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-9, 5-10, 5-11 T01P SpydeRench (Plane Edge 440-C JAPAN)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7Vui1lfMWa592hTqo7RMA-QRW_VIxOuW9lj5t2XoRs4aZkBOFH3sB5WxrP0GpdYhcNy6jnv_ehbn0Dc3rCWCw31psEkiIesfZRVbOTa4WgdkdqAmc0XUvgRNJj-eccLsQ2WlVt_h1A=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-12 T01PS SpydeRench (Combo Edge AUS-8 Taiwan)
3. Consideration
When and why was SpydeRench made in Japan? I want to guess.
According to the catalog, [3] the sales time of the models is as follows.
Tab. 5-1 Catalog notation of available models
| SpydeRench T01 | SpydeRench T01 | byrdRench BY15 |
| Year | 440-C (USA) | AUS-8 (Taiwan) | 8Cr13MoV |
| 1999 | - | - | - |
| 2000 | P, S, PS | - | - |
| 2001 | P, S, PS | - | - |
| 2002 | P, S, PS | - | - |
| 2003 | only PS | - | - |
| 2004 | - | - | - |
| 2005 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | - | - | - |
| 2007 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | - | only PS | only P |
| 2009 | - | only PS | only P |
| 2010 | - | - | only P |
| 2011 | - | - | only P |
| 2012 | - | - | - |
P = Plain Edge, S = Spyder Edge (Serrated Edge), PS = 50/50 combination
Was the SpydeRench marked with "USA" really made in the USA?
About this question, JesperHoo in BLADEFORUMS.COM got the reply from Spyderco; [4]
The SpydeRench is made in the USA as well as the SpyderFly.
Amanda Hinnen
Customer Service
Warranty & Repair
Team Spyderco
820 Spyderco Way
Golden, CO 80403
1 800 525 7770 x255
CustomerService@Spyderco.com
"Make it a great Day"
In the comment of the Japanese knife shop clerk about SpydeRench; [5]
I heard that the manufacturing process was first manufactured in the United States, then all parts were sent to Japan and assembled in Japan.
Some parts did not combine well and production was interrupted many times.
Naturally, the number of arrivals in Japan was extremely small and the stock shortage was repeated.
It's a legendary tool.
IMO;
When all the parts including blades were made in USA, I don't think they transported all the parts to Japan just to assemble them. I guess that the SpydeRench marked with "USA" was whole made and assembled in USA. And American parts and Japanese blades were assembled for the Japanese market and sold mainly in Japan.
It may have occurred around 2002 when the plain edge model was out of stock.
Certainly a legendary tool. I want to see Spyderco challenge again. But there will be no third resurrection.
References
1. MULTITOOL ENCYCLOPEDIA. (2019). Spyderco, Retrieved November 10, 2019, from https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Spyderco
2. Wikipedia. (2019). Al Mar Knives, Retrieved November 10, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Mar_Knives
3. Spyderco, Inc. (1999 - 2012). Catalog, Dealer Catalog, Product Guide
4. BladeForums.com. (2019). SpydeRench is made in where?, Retrieved November 10, 2019, from https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/spyderench-is-made-in-where.328845/
5. Knife specialty store CREEK. (2019). [Haibanhin] T01P Spyderench Plain Old Model, Retrieved November 10, 2019, from
http://www.bigwestcreek.com/pages/knives/spyderco/spy_t01p_spydr_rench_.html
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p-8AsCSBME_t0PX2hhacfrgVj2VhZVqNHJyeJa75tH8NajSXGUSb_gisD3g9ZnalAaa0R4__Guz_KCgrIxCL8p9s_8wLtjAQDEjvjlG25U50FYpHiDCEVyien7-XwmB-xQs3Gb71cA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/InAcmgVerLOTW6J3pth5HCTzDp3R2zK-cyDGrcWdObhazQoudHip5Hoz9Uh7r-1urPcAVfv0_hFEBrs58l9Br9Q6y_K0YxtPlU_pWjnm3Ljw_aot5qdbqzSWvupFr-S9cNqumoTPaA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-13, 5-14 Look! Up in the sky! It’s a byrdRench
(BY15 Plain Edge 8Cr13MoV China)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AFVM8ncKuhWzPBGIllcVmxRZ-Qy660AnESgI6PfRcAl5aAAUiKXKOtPZXyvWNfIuBNkoSi1UQhZeXlAPlYDx-2KDEoni4aVd_lUl6uB1Lx-EX3e6BIBD0hXUhbrk_pXSk8__8wEwIA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KE0M4DbSQu7V1u31-90StkPVYTiIuBLGKJcb1EHioZXvZqucbZL9rqef3rcMW6chUm2f2QuHuMs-wEDwTnhOU03T6Z4iReH1buRhBQeAlb-YNo5jMA3WSrd03txL26rTRLz7pWR1Gw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 5-15, 5-16 Bonus image! byrd 8-Tool Harp
(BY13 China)
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One of my favs!
I recently found a second Spyderench and was delighted to see it's been used but not abused.
So I can keep one mint, and use the other. :D
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Great find, Mechanickal! （ ＾ω＾）b
Please cherish the mint one.
But I am worried, because I heard there is "two is one and one is none" rule.
(￣ー+￣)
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Great find, Mechanickal! （ ＾ω＾）b
Please cherish the mint one.
But I am worried, because I heard there is "two is one and one is none" rule.
(￣ー+￣)
You should be, since it's true! :ahhh
I'm anxiously awaiting your next posts :popcorn:
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G.Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Kayama Knife
10. etc?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d95w9fr0JUBWkwaXYvmc3HMLbG6D61ZzdyfLNO-1iyfrbQZMHp2ASdqBsvChqhErMabAoLw1-P0bqUWHBWyicT3GX9VfWIuHOSMnA1aJa5V3IzJ-Bju0P-6O7qN9nihHZNVYeg-emg=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-1 G.Sakai Musashi
Left) Take out one blade and use it as a knife.
Right) Two blades can be used as scissors.
1. History of G.Sakai
G.Sakai was once a small subcontractor for Mitsuboshi Cutlery, named Sakai Hamono Mfg., Inc. They became the OEM of various famous knives manufacturers, since manufactured Gerber's Silver Night. I didn't know how a Japanese small workshop was able to form an OEM partnership directly with the large company Gerber, because even on the webpage of G.Sakai there are no details about this history.
This time I found that information on the website of Fasteners Mailorder System. [1]
Fasteners Mailorder System has been importing and selling excellent knives in Japan since 1970. At that time, president Sakae Wada introduced a custom knife to Japan for the first time, and also sold mass production knives such as Gerber and Buck. He was a pioneer in this area. He is a deceased.
The following text is a reorganization of Wada's memoirs previously appeared in a magazine.
I changed it to Wada's first person style because it was easy to translate.
Beginnings;
The beginning dates back 30 years. (* This manuscript was written in 2003.) One day, a young man visited our office. He told me that he was the eldest son of a factory that produces knives for export in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture.
He told me that he saw an advertisement for our imported knives in a magazine, then said, “You seem to be importing high-class knives, but we can also make high-class knives in Japan”. He proudly lined up several knives on the table.
I think I felt cheeky about this confident young.
I said, looking at the knives lined, “These are toys, existing a completely different dimension from the knives we're dealing with. No one think high-class, except you."
This young man from Seki City was Yuuhei Sakai, now President of G.Sakai Co., Ltd. This was the first encounter of our company and G. Sakai, and I think it was also the start point of Silver Knight.
Mr. Yuhei was surprised at the unexpected answer and didn’t know what to do. I took Gerber and Buck knives from the shelf and explained everything that was different from his knives. I criticized many things very severely without hesitation. Mr. Yuhei listened silently and went home.
After that, I forgot the event. One day, Mr. Yuhei came again. He used my critique as a reference, studied a lot, improved his knives, and tried them again. At this time, I started to think that he might be the person who would realize the dream of making high-class knives that I had for many years.
I enthusiastically explained to him what needs to be improved, described what high-class knives are, asked him to bring something improved again. To cheer him up, I even said that if he brings a good knife next time, I will buy it. After this, Mr. Yuhei began to make round trips between Seki and Osaka.
I had dealt with Gerber for a long time, so I explained to James R. Raske, vice president of Gerber at that time, the excellence of Japanese knives and had asked him to deal them as much as possible. At that time, business in the United States was booming. Production of knives could not keep up with demand. President Pete Gerber was very pride and was not interested in Japanese knives. But he knew that Japanese cameras, watches and TVs were excellent. He might have expected that a Japanese knives would be equally good.
Mr. Raske was motivated little by little because I persistently proposed it. Thanks to his persuading the boss, Gerber decided to conditionally import Japanese knives.
It was severe condition that if the quality is not as expected, the deal ended immediately. However, after that, this deal will last for over 25 years.
The memoir continues to the topic of Silver Night production, but I would like to introduce it if there is another opportunity.
Taking the success of Silver Night as an opportunity, Sakai Hamono changed name to Gerber Sakai in 1977. Then aiming to popularize their own brand, they changed name to G.Sakai in 1982.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1odR6gYeNK7e4Ag4RIkhHULCgSsFDB5YrH5Nm3ArSebw5N5dbIzeKYNwbzGcSe196bvA6ngPp6-Fg_COvLf2BpdPcOr5lHWIbaQPQnKGFzE0vFAkaw-Z8hVD_K2UCRgHH4Nt67N12w=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DCwpJGfEwEDOpRSQMtY40m5-XLPcJYEQ-9gxTYSsVE5oCzAYypJMEy_p2pnAq7MpCHd_XxoRjnUbBkO_HwIDYWypQAujNkWkILT2PsQDNARO9xHkepV6t3jh2qJfn7QML4YQwheAUw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-2, 6-3 Libero
Caring for the ears, nose and beard.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xXv3-pISsFZnjmIkfPHjbMi3P9xX47j4TkjaBfnWoswVb9_1yjh0xtYmugupzu9djhDJf9IWIK9Pe2lTwMlhzR8xqhTOlo7y0if3gi_7juJ0YQDnoHidBnyflnYZt49VIMtZhBXtDg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hq_PocMnYn5fOSjQRvT5x6xhIOkdJ5Ih3YEapotV6KZIGcAcvgTpwuaQ5QK9JBRgte0rYOqhtZ02Q4ofoQ-KX636TW93rflIUvXfH1PFTLF1xDZIjN9dJNAeEnn6gxlEVnkS5RXDzw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-4, 6-5 MobileTool
2. G.sakai Original Brand MTs
G.Sakai has created many original brand knives, but didn't make MTs much.
I rarely see them at Japanese auctions.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/G9-9Ek3suzuTHiTObBFgUgKA4yUztYdZHT5a9no84EmHObWMIrJJv7bMsTcBesLSVEcMMPpEQsJD-sWoaxKawMjap1sy0lDmyeQkuKFnyyGiYFG9B_BIvjJr8tNG_OA60wJY4A79tA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-6 MobilePenchi
Calling “pliers” as “penchi” in Japanese. It seems to be derived from “pinch".
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/U233I6Mt7QEiPJD_W7iwd6VpOllWUaeZ6DJdxfuljIXlNA3RrCFcNRxgAcMFiqtt0HmPynEGFnWXbejd7k6AYbz_yA8OOyLYsQ6XoNt3dAkAXs_GUtRigPiryeTAkJqoL8eDvteE9Q=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-7 Upper) MobileTool, Lower) MobilePenchi
MobileTool is the handle part of the MobilePenchi.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mBGgclATY0m9F3EbAC5gnEoan5rrq_7xIv2q8Ce6hXMBEfParsaReZBJ6de9Xl5mcjv_OlEm1pOLp4ndBujukZdEDboTPSa4uFKUrej0QKd66LrO5Qq0FZhCL5lLSNKbyNxrE5JsZA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aSOb8jriC77hLEfr-6ShnpOEeXhqsQ__WqfXkETG2QS2ByZl5gO5c09EGNnPNEr_Eph4dXXZJuMsNuW5PaS2Clqn8_1JHy6VtdNT4hWW1m2qHMfePjGYkkxWcowKqhBu5574Dsg6AQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Too8qxu51xQV923mbuHjxJ1qKEPDs6ZPJlg0UcQa44yLpfS1UHMRX56b08fQg5mGKQoj3-N5hBolSrjTW83A_z0IklimoRiQFntgQu6UDjls-xUSxI9h_JmQ59DRFBivenecp1RBcw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NZsK3ILNbG2FuQks4OqdWadDqx9-bBTKzHnAcXuuZ4LC9KcbgRNtQLV2eNMGSysm8Ua5jiRN9A0SljnSU3oFkOm5v583HvrpmZ4x1Dad5OaPJJi0ecD1DMqkixdggBq6uEIPCMckCw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-8, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11 Upper) BuckTool 360CL, Lower) MobilePenchi
As you can see, the two MTs are very similar.
BuckTool has been on sale since 1996. [2] On the other hand, MobilePenchi has been on sale since 2001(?).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oAql3vnH_882AfBjR2Lath39lS_dIQh1wK5NkFmW3_Idc3_CVWfWmgFUWIAStDq8JXJt0Cd5I0KLOUJvtX3nCBUeE0E5olVnLTxARuKOqRys7b8rKHGxvuGDG5h5t1EravK16YyCIQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-12 Access direction of each component. MobilePenchi; Outside
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BKpgR5EK6q57X7OhaA-IpAoBltHzTrLeY4JLfsa1M4IRindAP0WCmt4N4IfFffClB2XX1EvIPR4URDNkFOTvGLea4CiYM1_J0ifqaD3yeZoZZ5jT7_BUb711MbRJJdFbvHA-xTy8eQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-13 Access direction of each component. BuckTool; Inside
3. Missing Link
This is the tool I have been looking for. [3]
The pliers are made of the same material as the SOG ToolClip and the A.G. Russell Compact Multi Tool.
The handle is made in the same way as the AL MAR 4×4 Tool Mate.
Pliers take Japanese “yattoko” style. Bladesmiths use “yattoco” to handle burnt iron.
I think this is a tool that symbolizes G.Sakai, an OEM of various manufacturers. I really want to see the real thing.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MVzYnxstpMXXyrndhVy1p7pcteXvlDLjkKbMToNJFQ96B6h1yKrD50BWnITMKVlqhVFb6K8OE-ZoDYq7pX-5nSZKr18eXhuainOCf6JgTvtNg1_nzWwCHyMRPQMXrxxTdyqKkHLniQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6-14 FieldTool
I think it is “Missing Link”.
References
1. Fasteners Mailorder System. (2019). Gerber Silver Knight Project part 1, Retrieved November 04, 2019, from https://www.fast-mos.com/silverknight01.htm
2. Multitool.org. (2016). Multitool Timeline, Retrieved November 16, 2019, from https://www.multitool.org/timeline
3. Fukami, H. (1995). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog '95, p13. Japan: Seibidou Syuppan Co.,Ltd.
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hiraboo,
I enjoyed reading about these, thank you very much for another extremely informative post, you are a truly valuable asset to MTo :salute: :tu: :tu: :tu:
That first knife/scissors "Musashi" tool looked quite familiar, and sure enough it is very similar to the Kershaw Twocan (Two Can)
https://www.multitool.org/knives/kershaw-twocan
I looked at my Twocans, on the knife blade they had the following markings:
SS variant: "PATENT PENDING", "KAI, 1001, Japan"
Black variant: "PAT. NO. 6,877,229", "KAI, 1001BLK, Japan"
I think they also made a Red variant
The MobilePenchi also had design similarities to the Bucktool (and one big difference - outside opening tools).
Given the obvious similarities, I wonder if there were some licensing/patent issues with these tools, which led to them only being sold in Japan ?
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> Greg
Thank you very much! I feel too much compliments. (〃ω〃)
Hey, bartender, give everyone a beer! (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ
I am always amazed at your vast knowledge. (´⊙ω⊙`) Living Encyclopedia!
I didn’t know about Kershaw Twocan. Thank you for new knowledge.
No. 6,877,229 is patent owned by G.Sakai (Gerber Sakai, at that time).
https://patents.google.com/patent/US6877229B2/en?oq=patent+6877229
…It's a great era to be able to investigate such things immediately on Google. ( ´_ゝ`)
KAI corporation, owner of Kershaw, was also originally a Seki city company. So they have an OEM contract with each other.
I think even for the same item, the brand name of Kershaw will be more advantageous overseas.
The Twocan (Musashi) on the web page you indicated is a initial model.
And Musashi which I posted is a later model. The official name of the later model is “Musashi + one”, means plain edge plus one serration point.
Carabiner has also been changed.
Musashi Miyamoto was a famous samurai. He has a legend that had fought more than 60 times and never lost. The technique he created was a two-sword style. d(￣ ￣)
I’m investigating About MobilePenchi and BuckTool. Please wait…
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I am just now catching up with this wonderful thread. :hatsoff: Thank you very much for all the work you've done.
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G.Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Kayama Knife
10. etc?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/34iPXkNewMoKPWd0tA-VbnTFFA_Uge3NEmbfGMsGtKHsVbz8jmheb_xHKmWEnG8Iz8w8WjLImrQQAltgwi6i1epIlAggZ6vyRJXUW4lEmnHWZ57JWyLgB75Fd5aM1TATtboK_pZo3A=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig 7-1 K-TOOL made in China
1. A Brief History of Kershaw
The Knife Depot website has a very detailed web page about the history of Kershaw[1], so please refer to it.
This page seems to be reached by following the link as ...
HOME > Learn > Knife Knowledge Center >
... but the link is broken. What is written here is wonderful, but I think most people cannot read it. I accessed the web page directly using Google search.
Pete Kershaw, once was a Gerber's National Sales Manager, founded his own company Kershaw Knives in Lake Oswego, Oregon, in 1974. First, he visited Japan to request the manufacture of a knife he designed. A production group named "Kershaw-kai" was formed in Seki city with KAI Corp. as a mediator.[2] The members of the group are Hattori-hamono Corporation and Sakurai Knife Manufacturer (currently Moki Knife Co., Ltd.).
And consignment production of Kershaw brand knives started.
In June 1977, KAI USA was founded and Pete Kershaw was appointed president. Kershaw Knives became a subsidiary of KAI group.
Until 1997, knives were produced and exported in Japan.[3] In 1997 the U.S. production facility was opened in Wilsonville, Oregon. Currently, KAI USA manufacturing facilities are located in Tualatin, Oregon. Other products are imported from Japanese and Chinese factories.[4]
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Fig. 7-2, 7-3, 7-4 CARABINER TOOL made in China
2. A Brief History of KAI
KAI corp. was established in Seki city in 1908. They have been producing pocket knives from the beginning.[5] However, they were very successful as razor makers. After that, it became a large enterprise in the knife industry that also produces cutlery, scissors, beauty instruments, medical instruments and so on.
They were also active in exporting overseas, and in the early 1960s they were selling in Europa, and started OEM production for US manufacturers.[6]
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Fig. 7-5, 7-6, 7-7, 7-8 A100 made in USA
3. About A100
Of course, the MT of the Kershaw is the A100.
Multitool Encyclopedia
A100
https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Multi-Tool+A100
Adapter A100TA
https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Adapter+A100TA
Great Review of A100 by David Bowen
http://www.multitool.org/tools/miscellaneous/kershaw-a100-review
I think there was little information about the development and birth of A100.
There is information on the KAI group web page, so let's quote it.
I was translating the sentence halfway, but realized that there was an English version...
Quote from KAI PERMANENT COLLECTION #12[7]
Remembering the A100:
the Kershaw that left a legacy in the multi-tool market
In 1997, KAI USA was in great need of a hit product, inspiring Kershaw designers to conceive their boldest project yet. The result? Kershaw released the groundbreaking “A100 Multi-Tool”.
The first, most obvious feature is found in the tool’s pliers. This multi-tool was the first ever to feature locking plier jaws. Users could tighten or loosen the pliers with the tension adjustment, achieving the perfect grip around an object.
Being a Kershaw, it’s only natural for the A100 to incorporate a sharp blade. Without opening the handle, A100 owners could easily open the blade from outside of the tool with one hand. The combo edge locked into place with a reliable liner lock.
Inside the handle itself, you could take advantage of a screwdriver, a bottle/can opener, a two-sided file, a flathead screwdriver and a replaceable hacksaw blade.
The A100 holds a special, unique place in KAI USA history. And even though Kershaw isn’t known for multi-tools, the product is still defined by one word: “quality”.
Quote from HISTORY OF KAI vol.12[8]
Koji ( * the third generation president) also introduced new measures for KAI USA, whose business conditions had been deteriorating due to the strong yen at the time. He believed that what’s sold in the US should be designed by Americans, and that it is best to make them in the US. In 1996, a 25-year-old factory manager worked with 10 employees to start developing a multi-tool with an included pocket knife. ( * In the Japanese version, it’s interesting that this part is “to produce a multi tool that incorporates a vise function into a Leatherman tool”.) Through trial and error, the product was finally completed in 1997.
Kershaw also sold victorinox type MTs, I’ll mention it next chapter.
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Fig. 7-9, 7-10, 7-11, 7-12 Adapter A100TA made in Japan?
You pinch this tool adapter when you use it. You can use it in 3 different angles.
References
1. Knife Depot. (n.d.). Kershaw Knives: History, Innovations, and More. Retrieved November 21, 2019, from https://knife-depot.com/pages/kershaw-knives-history-innovations-and-more
2. Chiiki keizai kenkyukai. (2009). Houkoku siryou (Chiiki keizai kenkyuu "Chiiki keizai no kaisousei to kankeisei -- sijyou sistem ni chakumoku site") . Sihon to Chiiki. 5, pp25-26. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/86199
3. KAI corporation. (2019a). Press release No.2014040201 About sale of 40th Kershaw anniversary memorabilia. Retrieved November 21, 2019, from https://www.kai-group.com/news/id/438
4. Wikipedia. (2019). Kershaw Knives. Retrieved November 21, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kershaw_Knives
5. KAI corporation. (2019b). History of Kai vol.1. Retrieved November 20, 2019, from https://www.kai-group.com/factmagazine/en/issue/2/detail/15/
6. KAI corporation. (2019c). History of Kai vol.7. Retrieved November 20, 2019, from https://www.kai-group.com/factmagazine/en/issue/8/detail/71/
7. KAI corporation. (2019d). Kai Permanent Collection #12. Retrieved November 21, 2019, from https://www.kai-group.com/factmagazine/en/issue/12/detail/102/
8. KAI corporation. (2019e). History of Kai vol.12. Retrieved November 21, 2019, from https://www.kai-group.com/factmagazine/en/issue/13/detail/110/
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Fig. 7-13, 7-14 Bonus image?
Upper) A100, Lower) knockoff
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Fig. 7-15 Left) knockoff, Right) A100
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Fig. 7-16 A100
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Fig. 7-17 knockoff
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About BuckTool and G.Sakai MobilePenchi
BuckTool was imported and sold in Japan in 1996 by Fasteners International Ltd. (currently Fasteners Mailorder System, which was the company that introduced G.Sakai to Gerber, see Chapter 6).
I found a magazine ad announcing a new release.
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Imai. K. (1996). KNIFE Magazine No.60 (Oct. 1996), p19. Japan: World Photo Press. Co., Ltd.
4 years later, MobilePenchi was newly released in 2000. I also found a magazine article reporting the new release of MobilePenchi.
Interestingly, both tools were on the same page.
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Fukami. E. (2000). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog 2000-2001, p34. Japan: Seibidou syuppan Co.,Ltd.
It is not direct evidence that there were no licensing/patent issues. But at least in Japan, no one thought there were some problems.
About Leatherman Mini Tool Gold
I think it was TiNi coating.
But I found several descriptions that Mini Tool was "gold-plated" (or "EGP") in some magazines.
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G.Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC.CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Shikayama Knife
10. etc?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aqRCesh1iCaWwjYT2WUdwxd1thF0-vdsVf-kP8h0PJhT-hzp1k5sHEhDD0-vJP4CA1eyTqvzy8ySVCSrMmZyMLhvL8XO5ZgUMsIu8iWQsq0iXcMYS28yqDxaRJTVuFbk6CdwKNe_hg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
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Fig. 8-1, 8-2 IC.CUT MTs
Black) Stunt V Type-5 Sportsman
Red) Stunt V Type-2 Traveler
Yellow) Unknown MT with old logomark (prototype?)
1. About IC.CUT (Ishikawa Hamono Seisakujyo Co., Ltd.)
Ishikawa Hamono Seisakujyo Co., Ltd. has been exporting cutlery since the 1940s.[1] They are the earliest manufacturer in Seki city that has created its own knives brand (since 1964?). Some of you who like knives may know their brands, IC.CUT and Hiro Original Knives.
The knives they make are known to be relatively inexpensive but of high quality.
As I wrote before, when I was a kid, almost every kids had small knives like Higonokami. We played with cutting and carving various things with a knife.
However, some violent incident using knives happened, then Japanese society has moved in the direction of regulating knives. In recent years, it has become a trend to prevent children from holding knives, even small Higonokami.
Ishikawa Hamono are trying to protect a culture where children use knives and play with nature. They manufacture knives for children and conduct activities to convey the correct usage.[2]
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Fig. 8-3 Stunt V Type-5 Sportsman and Type-2 Traveler with Victorinox Standard Spartan (91mm)
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Fig. 8-4, 8-5 Stunt V Type-5 Sportsman
2. About IC.CUT MTs
They made MTs named Stunt V series. Unfortunately, these are already discontinued.
There is not much material left on this MTs specifications. So I want to leave a table of variations of this MTs here.
Table 8-1 Variations of Stunt V Series
| Type-1
Hobby | Type-2
Traveler | Type-3
Camper | Type-4
Fishing | Type-5
Sportsman |
| Function | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Blade | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Keyring | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Tweezers | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Toothpick | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Can opener | ‐ | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Cap opener | ‐ | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Slotted screwdriver | ‐ | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Phillips screwdriver | ‐ | ‐ | ● | ‐ | ● |
| Wood saw | ‐ | ‐ | ● | ‐ | ● |
| Fish scaler | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ● | ● |
| Hook disgorger | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ● | ● |
| Scissors | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ | ● | ● |
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Fig. 8-6, 8-7, 8-8 Stunt V Type-2 Traveler
As mentioned in the previous chapter, Kershaw also sold this type of MTs.
As you can see in the picture,[3] Stunt V and Kershaw's MTs are very similar. Perhaps Kershaw's MTs were manufactured by Ishikawa Hamono.
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Fig. 8-9 3 models (① to ③ left back) are IC.CUT Stunt V
2 models (④ and ⑤ right front) are Kershaw #3030 and #3020
These are very similar.
References
1. Gifujirushi. (2014). Ishikawa Hamono Seisakujyo Co., Ltd. Retrieved November 28, 2019, from http://www.gifujirushi.com/075ishikawahamono.html
2. morinoco knife. (2019). morinoco knife wo kodomotachi ni todoketai hamonoya no omoi. Retrieved November 28, 2019, from https://morinoco-seki.jp/blog/story/162/
3. Fukami, H. (1992). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog '92~’93, p 44. Japan: Seibidou Syuppan Co.,Ltd.
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Fig. 8-10, 8-11, 8-12 Yellow unknown MT with old logomark.
Some Stunt V had an old logo.
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G.Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Shikayama Knife
10. etc?
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Fig. 9-1 The only Fujimoto knife I have.
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Fig. 9-2 Upper) Victorinox Tourist (84mm)
Middle) Fujimoto knife
Lower) Victorinox Classic (58mm)
The title of the chapter was “Kayama knife”, but it was correctly “Shikayama knife”. I'm sorry.
1. About "Tokyo Knives"
All I wrote in the previous chapters were about knife makers related to Seki City.
The Fujimoto knife and Shikayama knife that I intend to write in this chapter are called "Tokyo knives". In other words, they are knives created by knife craftsmen in Tokyo.
In Seki City and many other Japanese cutlery production areas, the knife production method is a division of labor. Tokyo knives, on the other hand, uses an atelier system in which one craftsman is in charge of everything from parts production to assembly to finishing.
I would like to introduce a lot of art-like tools created by Tokyo craftsmen, but I only have one small Fujimoto knife. So, please refer to the linked gallery.
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Fig. 9-3, 9-4 Specialized craftsmen engraved silver plates of about 0.5mm. Plates were attached to stainless steel handles.
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Fig. 9-5 Trademark known as "F-wing".
Other trademarks include “Two chess knights facing each other”, “YAX”, “ROBUSO”, “TASSA”, etc. Speaking of the last three, different marks are given by different wholesalers.
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Fig. 9-6, 9-7, 9-8 Model name is maybe # 27 Sterling silver engraved 5-chou
2. About Fujimoto Knife
Yasuhiro Fujimoto (the deceased) was born in Tokyo in 1927. In 1939, he got a job at a knife maker in Tokyo at the age of 13. He was the industry pioneer who had been working on the manufacture of folding knives, especially multi tool knives, among the earliest in Japan.
He studied for a while at a manufacturer in Seki city, and became independent in 1949. He established Fujimoto Knife Factory in Tokyo. At that time, it was mainly manufacturing pocket knives for export, and silver handle knives and money clips were popular in other countries including the United States.
Later, with the expansion of production, there were times when more than a dozen craftsmen were in the Factory. Even though the number of craftsmen increased, most of the work was manual.
Mr. Fujimoto died in 1987 at the age of 60. The Fujimoto knife we see today is mostly the work of his disciples. Even so, the reliable operation and the good finish of the parts clearly show the craftsmanship of Fujimoto, the teacher.[1]
Links about Fujimoto knife
Knife specialty store CREEK. (2019). Fujimoto Yasuhiro (1927~1987)
http://www.bigwestcreek.com/pages/knives/fujimoto/fujimoto_all_01.html
http://www.bigwestcreek.com/pages/knives2/fujimoto/fjmt_2_all_custom01.html
Keihin hamono senmonten-kai. (2014). Ginza-Kikuhide 1. Fujimoto Yasuhiro hizou knives
http://hamono-net.or.jp/anatano/ginzakikuhide/item/fujimoto_-knife/
Nunokiri jinzaemon no home page. (2019). Tokyo knives ni tuite
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto0.html
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto1.html
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto2.html
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto3.html
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto4.html
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto5.html
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto6.html
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto7.html
http://www4.tokai.or.jp/nunokiri/fujimoto-kousatu.html
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Fig. 9-9 Shikayama knife that became the cover of the magazine.[2]
3. About Shikayama Knife
Toshiaki Shikayama was born in 1933. In 1952, he started working at Fujimoto Knife Factory at the age of 19. He had always loved making things, and studying hard. As a result, he immediately demonstrated his talent as an excellent craftsman in the factory.
He has worked on many masterpieces as an assistant to Mr. Fujimoto.
He worked as a factory craftsman, but after Mr. Fujimoto died, he became independent in 1987 and created his own workshop.
Since then, he was called the “last Tokyo Knives craftsman” who inherited Fujimoto's technique, and he had been making knives with a focus on manual work.
But unfortunately he is old and doesn't make knives right now.[2]
The Shikayama knife is all manufactured by Mr. Shikayama alone, so the distribution volume is very small compared to the Fujimoto knife. And because there are many collector rivals, the works are very expensive.
Links about Shikayama knife
Hamono Furukawa. (2019). Tokyo knives saigo no densyousya Shikayama Toshiaki
https://www.frkw.com/index004.html
Knife specialty store CREEK. (2019). Shikayama Toshiaki
http://www.bigwestcreek.com/pages/knives2/sikayama/sikayama_all_01.html
Masahide Hamonoten. (2011). Shikayama Toshiaki-si no custom knives
http://www.masahide.com/shikayamatosiaki.htm
Nihon syokunin meikou-kai. (2014). Shikayama Toshiaki Sakuhin Tenjikan
http://www.meikoukai.com/contents/tenjikan/06/6_26/index.html
Matsusaka Knives Club. (2013). Gallery (Shinji Kuno Collection)
http://www.ma.mctv.ne.jp/~hkprojec/gallery.html
References
1. Fukami. H. (1994). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog ’94, pp 4-7. Japan; Seibidou Syuppan Co., Ltd.
2. Imai, K. Inaba, H (2008). Knife magazine No. 133 (2008.12), pp 5-15. Japan; World photo press Co., Ltd.
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Fig. 9-10 All the Multi-Tools Related to Japan that I have introduced so far.
Oh yes, I found the topic of Chapter 10.
Next and last!
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Fig. X Next notice.
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What a great job of cataloging these tools :hatsoff:
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That bit holder for the Kershaw A100 is really neat. Something I've never seen.
IC CUT are very interesting tools. I'm going to go back and reread and look at the pictures again.
Great job again.
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What a great job of cataloging these tools :hatsoff:
:iagree: It's been a wonderful read, thank you for putting in all the effort!
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> SteveC
Thank you very much!
Please look forward to the last. o(●´ω｀●)o
> Aloha
I also thought that everyone would see that bit holder for the first time.
But there was already a review here MTo.
MTo is amazing. (ﾟдﾟ；)
I will write about MTs of IC.CUT later because I have newly found out about them.
> comis
It was the first time I was praised about English sentences.
(*′∇`*)φ.｡.:*・♥·♡τнänκ чöü♡·♥·•°
About Leatherman MINI-TOOL Gold
I found the Leatherman MINI-TOOL Gold model on sale at a Japanese Yahoo! auction. I will refrain from reproducing the photos. Instead, I will describe it in text.
1. It is in a box for a normal stainless model printed with “TSS 300A, Made in USA”.
2. A sticker printed “TSG 300A MINI-TOOL Gold” in Japanese is affixed.
3. Comes with a coin-like tag engraved with “LT'87 1/300”.
Unfortunately, what I own is not tagged.
As guessed, this seems to be a limited model that Leatherman Tool Japan made only 300 in commemoration of the new release of MINI-TOOL. (Made in USA. Gold plated in Japan.)
If this is true, it is serial No. 1 that was listed at the auction!?
It's quite expensive, so I'm looking at the situation.
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G.Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Shikayama Knife
10. LIFE-TOOL (Card-type MTs)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/r00RouvWImIjFY_7pVo7O1hurJO_rX4Ja2ra9h6rzUKO8BEk09fOc6vWMjCpnUGixDfvce9eN_b17cYgkIWdJ2vcRCsvdN4KuV8DOz1Dxob2V6VxIZD1Za463ZJsy_XNwC2Mwgqceg=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/q3R8vjVaslSLv5B4uir39qtp7VaePFK57Bu-eabLds_32KVgBKguL26VmyTCsJEEteIRT7wwLbsAPJ3GMEWXDVDa1qPMAGKWb-MrlpZyjFRdnH0RoXP0cdi6wmvh1j90rtgX1hUlWA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kc2FoTXwIcxoQY8idMvwuce42XiMhXJD5Pc7XbgT5kaM5Qs-LgwPkxwfiMe5o1vPVSuCL5NUJ9RHpkWPEsJuLmUQDKa0V-SZN2nOhA-dvlDMGPn9mCRQcjJMrkffqWr70voCEqMsOw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 LIFE-TOOL (Allison Forge Corporation)
1. About LIFE-TOOL (Card-type MTs)
A&F Corporation, which imports and sells outdoor products in Japan, sold Allison Forge Corporation’s LIFE-TOOL at the end of 1970s. It became popular among young people at the time after the novelist Takeshi Kaikou introduced it in the PLAYBOY Japan Version (1978 ?).[1]
They said the LIFE-TOOL has 40 different ways of using. And English/Japanese manuals with illustrations on how to use it was included. These captured the adventurous spirit of the kids at that time. I thought I could do anything like MacGyver with that.
Well, I couldn't read PLAYBOY because I was too young at that time.
Of course, various manufacturers have released similar card type MTs.
Finally, I would like to introduce these tools and make this thread finale.
References
1. A&F corporation. (2017). A&F COUNTRY catalog 2017, pp.16-17.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NYYyPAV8200VPt5B6-YR1rxs_6pSB-Wae8c_8ohHb1PYsovd7_hBAACAzmNGBgxeqHztD3ZKvjG4OXVhHErtW1ue9zwoK5B92sr3J7H6lnL4e3bHgVkvllxz2M0gRF7IL1dlR5uHfQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 10-4, 10-5 Kanger TYPE-H
It seems to be a product of a manufacturer in Seki City called NORTH MAN.
This model has a grindstone. TYPE-L has an LED light instead.
Some models have a saw instead of scissors.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Dhsm4geo6aKMkz3A-3urKTVdiA0DnzFmQtZfo4onzwtRAkwZo27TmNawpvgMjKW6zqBwNj_vGZbXt8suCzHiNkii01x1CZGs9S85nRZ4OeTL3aYFF__1IHRFFlMDkpUtMV5iEZsUxQ=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 10-6 Kanger II #88706
Unique shape. With a case resembling a handgun holster.
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Fig. 10-7 Wolf-head is trademark of Fasteners Mailorder System. They had sold folding knives named WILDWEST.
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Fig. 10-8 Quite the same as above. Kiya is a very old cutlery in Tokyo. Adler is a manufacturer of Solingen. Who made this?
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Fig. 10-9 SURVIVAL
Sorry, I don't know the details.
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Fig. 10-10 SUPER SURVIVAL
"Kanetsune" is a brand was sold by Yahata Shoji Co., Ltd (closed). They were mainly selling model guns.
Almost the same as above. What is SUPER means?
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/n9NmwPRci4_g8ZDNXmi_jprM6H9KDzjooSoQNTSEAVHD8Q0XiiPQbz28MteJ3caClQFaKb7Z4XUlCa6rHY0GPWgb7aJNjHQkKHXTToWsnAk0S0KeIARKih9IGzSKkhhSaMUwcfbxkA=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
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Fig. 10-11, 10-12, 10-13 Another SURVIVAL (SURVIVAL SET)
Includes peg tool, sheet lens, and survival manual. I think this is SUPER!
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Fig. 10-14 TRIM TOOL
Unknown manufacturer. How to use is engraved on the tool body.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VzmrOMHNPuZzarXCy7SBYLi7HgcSwAywPIUQ_n2apfO-0EGGjqIkuluNjnnD3_mNCkxCgFdILtfPxhg7rkXKXLVTR22p9yH8M8lfOQWlglnMBAjvHlAlB69arupr0tfUdongogAXcA=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cAIWa2I9fkzovcttXQJepDh--2zP9hpexCowKz24psFkSjrs-NHmzcKREY2D2-4Sxb6z9QW3uLQXakea3U44TM4xhd40iCrHI7UVOcGdOjjtFmxKzMb8_n7EuyQWc5ozN0JLeA9NCw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 10-15, 10-16 mighty tool
A tiny but mighty tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qFB9o0gs45Swg8nBcSrGJyTArv1H0G4wUkaBVDWGCRf_uxPuSU4sA5IFlE5Sq1y_QmfXXdAsHf5GxjcquxOXuIkD6c_s7Jyw0Jd0D8JXHKifqvGfiTGidC9NismM2_TEFqUjoFqv-A=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OEYucenpbpP8UmKDa36fJDVB2ALaXt-UarRnPlhlGgpxmXz2YQmtPS_cbU4GySMMjOGbljsMKd-WmqaCBUQXIMte58VYkepINo2vHZhzfvef-f_z3GOzyd8XkVMLBVYLEcAHsl-4Gg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 10-17, 10-18 Sir Rich Tool
I found beauty products (scissors, tweezers, and so on) and can-openers with the “Sir Rich” logo, but I'm not sure about the manufacturer. This tool is with ear-scratches.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tx8eZrULq8yxRIt1X0Lp4l930qRkCduadzOn23Sg5JgOq3YcU33bu5IjXp0S7v8bYCDGlei8TPnCK9445b48vAbnk6q7nA6_SUNviDMPYXNswJUB2EtObLnKXunsVKQG6sbDQuoXHQ=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
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Fig. 10-19, 10-20 ZEAL tool
ZEAL (closed) was a manufacturer of bass fishing lures. There were Zippo lighter models with this tool attached. So this tool is smaller than a Zippo lighter.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qGIeIrtxL8R8aS7e9vilS9Fr2xmbeVbJRO0bFAe_OqcMhSRNFItugohyuvdxkOoI5MYvRFFeeWuKuqx2yIDVdcGfEaf85kwBZQwYxHJzBWfjMmN5bi9jlFDDj6FlBVEXLInhaO4qaQ=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
Fig. 10-21 SAVANNA (BRONICA)
BRONICA (closed) was a manufacturer of camera and lighter.
I don't smoke anymore.
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Fig. 10-22, 10-23 HELP ME! (kaicut Japan)
KAI corporation also sold card-type MT. I can make a fire with this sheet lens, maybe...
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Fig. 10-24, 10-25 VERSA VENTURE TOOL (FEATHER Safety Razor Co., Ltd.)
Upper) SENIOR
Lower) JUNIOR
FEATHER was originally established in Seki city by the founder of KAI. Today, FEATHER is a large company of razor manufacturers. So FEATHER and KAI are brothers, and rivals.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C5mxO2VTq4Mg7-gKp0aOC6567N-G-AdLf9DeibRerg3gmh2xoyNTHHj9BYmNzCalpDvmPWn-s4MW3e7hlKhDef6gMwjYM9o2fC40Syn91UZE3sfrljj4jVr4tGBLx1qqeS7LcGdxlw=w1782-h1188-no?.jpg)
Fig. 10-26 VERSA VENTURE TOOL SENIOR and Instructions
The person in the picture is Yuichiro Miura, a famous Japanese professional skier and climber. In 2013, He succeeded in climbing Everest at the age of 80. Even now he continues to train in mountain climbing with heavy luggage on his back.
I can't be like him. But when I grab favorite MTs, I feel as adventurous as he is. Like him, I don't want to forget the heart of adventure.
Oh yeah, starting this thread was fantastic adventure for me.
Thanks to my lovely MTs, and thanks to your kindness, I was able to accomplish this great adventure.
This ends the presentation. Thank you very much!
平出 浩二
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Bravo hiraboo! Thank you for such a fantastic thread. :like: :salute:
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Huzzah! The Al Mar and card tools sections were highlights to me.
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Wow :o I am just catching up on this wonderful thread :ahhh Lots of awesome information in here and many very nice tools that I have never seen before :drool: :drool: :drool: Thanks you for taking the time to take the pics and writing all this information out, hiraboo :hatsoff: :like: :like: :like:
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> magentus
Thank you for your warm words. I am honored if you enjoyed it.
( ^_^ )_且~~ (Have a hot soup)
> Yadda
I thought that topic of card tools wasn't interesting, but it was nice to introduce it.
Thank you for reading.
( *´▽`)_且~
> Poncho65
Thank you very much!
The availability of tools and information varies depending on the country where we live.
There are also a lot of very nice tools that I have never seen before in here MTo. I'm always looking forward to your posts!
ヾ(*￣▽)_旦~~
About Spyderench Japanese Model
I found a Spyderench Japanese model in a magazine.
Spyderench was featured in Japanese magazines between 2000 and 2003.
All photos published in magazines between 2000 and 2002 are USA models.
The Japanese model only appeared in 2003.
(After 2005, there is no data and I cannot consider it.)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/t11V68bWtdEIvEjxID3Bnb4LofFJfuTV_OKb2KLz3rYhgmiKPK9DMTLiPAM9dayr2ApQcEJnAfUb6WB8ULxvt9U8TzWmHUgDC_DkHXUxPpLyG0VYrfK4f3p9Z5ZLwY-3MNF0R7dlCw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 1 Hukami, E. (July 20, 2003). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog 2004, p 102. Japan; Seibidou Syuppan Co., Ltd.
In 2003, serrated edge model and combo edge model were first released in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j_26mQYZjVrGENiQmO6VovuZBCJtSLHW-qjyoEEKmzXPgY59h04mJF1ql7rUZxCTbhY2TgwJPpQ0q7ifjNKn8SBhNiDNHKniZmbH3fjdAyyenSYcd1IFf3KvCS5-L6QYfePzMwnsMg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 2 T01P Plane Edge 440C USA
You can see “USA” on this side.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cFmWa4BA1pESsGFO2D7QoCVdAwtVNCtBQwXeNKaTj0sNaYbn2zpr8k9W4z5bxMPkjgmVa05v3RBtZ2c4mvCbHCIzW87PHOIgmKrviMtTb15PiTcotmbgk8yW7-yV9NSsjPBpYfEz8Q=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3 T01P Plane Edge 440C JAPAN
You can’t see “JAPAN” on this side.
As you see, plain edge model in Fig. 1 was apparently Japanese model.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MLqHwVx7Z7dwxJ_hD9hvVxOZHAh6A2seFXktclSmJFW3AOxAoGqH-d8ZW3wj85jFfulzEbSx1kPibHrcLuSYpltqYVB75RZ6AZ5RM03KiBVrfQnSXgB4opEzFRH1qLz0g7slcRSNVg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4 T01P Plane Edge 440C JAPAN
You can see "JAPAN" from between the pliers.
In Fig. 1, something appears slightly between the pliers of the plain edge model.
On the other hand, nothing can be seen from between the pliers for serrated edge model and combo edge model.
So I think Japanese plain edge was made only in short term around 2003. Perhaps another edges using 440C were all made in USA.
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Hey, Hiraboo.
Great read!
Btw, we are in a middle of Leatherman PST 30 days challenge in the Leatherman subforum, since you probably are an expert in early Leatherman history, I would like to invite you check out that thread and please do feel free to join any discussion or comment. :D
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:tu: great idea comis.
Hiraboo, thank you again for all this work and information. Wonderful read and one I'll be sure to revisit again and again. :hatsoff:
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> comis
Thank you for your invitation! (*´□`)ゞ
I knew there were many challenge threads here. But I didn't know the rules of those.
Now I read this thread,
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83325.0.html
and understand the rules.
To be honest, I don't know much about Leatherman, but I would like to post something to support everyone who is challenging.
٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و
> Aloha
If you have something sad, please revisit and read this repeatedly. (*´ｴ`)y
Fig. 2 T01P Plane Edge 440C USA
...And please laugh out loud. ミ(ノ;_ _)ノ =3
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird.
It's a plane... Oh, no. It's a plain edge.
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https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,82188.msg2061791.html#msg2061791 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,82188.msg2061791.html#msg2061791)
Thanks for visiting that thread, and I am glad you were able to find the rules about those challenges.
Here is a link to the challenges in 2020:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83080.0.html (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83080.0.html)
Please do feel free to check them out, and join if you are interested. It's a great way to interact and make friends with our fellow members.
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Thank you for sharing the information. Very interesting thread.
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Thanks again hiraboo for this great and informative thread :cheers:
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> comis
Thank you for telling me a lot. And thank you for the kind words. (*ᴗˬᴗ)⁾⁾
To be honest, even with the help of Google, it takes a lot of time to read/write English sentences.
(´～｀ヾ)
So I'm going to work on a new challenge slowly. ( ´ω｀)ﾉ
> Sos24
I am glad you are interested. I hope this thread will be helpful for your collection.
(*´∀`)bﾟ
> SteveC
Thank you for reading to the end. I am always reading your posts happily!
ヽ(*´□｀*)ッ
About IC. CUT Unknown MTs
I found that they sold another MT series named Companion 10 (probably Companion X) before releasing the Stunt V series (see chapter 8 ). They have the same basic structure as Stunt V, but their surface of the handles were smooth (no non-slipping processing) and had rectangle logo mark.
Variations of Companion X Series
| Type-1
Hobby | Type-2
Fishing | Type-3
Traveler | Type-4
Camper | Type-5
Fishing |
| Function | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Blade | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Keyring | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Can opener | - | - | ● | - | - |
| Cap opener | - | - | ● | - | - |
| Slotted screwdriver | - | - | ● | - | - |
| Phillips screwdriver | - | - | - | ● | - |
| Wood saw | - | - | - | ● | - |
| Fish scaler | - | ● | - | - | ● |
| Hook disgorger | - | ● | - | - | ● |
| Scissors | - | - | - | - | ● |
| Type-6
Traveler | Type-7
Camping | Type-8
Fishing | Type-9
Sports&Camp | Type-10
Sporting |
| Function | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Blade | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Keyring | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Can opener | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Cap opener | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Slotted screwdriver | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Phillips screwdriver | - | ● | - | ● | ● |
| Wood saw | - | ● | - | ● | ● |
| Fish scaler | - | - | ● | - | ● |
| Hook disgorger | - | - | ● | - | ● |
| Scissors | ● | - | ● | ● | ● |
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7fFLLBFPao5cpgnDlxNCADHdoyvgm5YoNiN9oK_YF5-8qG57Ddnyd5pavOTmYiL9SQDwJs_gIqokXIQfvOd7W3cpggvWLBub6XV1gXDvZiVI7WGlkUApxbWlVyMaej1NFkwypKbUeg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
So I think these are Companion X series. The left one(yellow) is a Type-4 Camper, and the right one(orange) is a Type-5 Fishing.
However, the Companion X model I found in the magazine had a drop-point blade. On the other hand, these two models have trailing-point curved blade. I suspect these are early types.
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Happy New Year! ヽ(*′ω`)ﾉﾞ
May this year be a good year for you.
The Different Logo Version of Al Mar "Memorial 6"
→see chapter 4
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Zc_7ofsyGptKfKtU-tzeiI6V5WZ4lz_AD_ML9I2Vozs9c3CjaSkGVkv80LA7POks-fgzDmLP8iyZhwNfn1LwXvf7PefqSwiNc1Z_hifxUYUw_zAvVeY-y-r65Q-8Cpi6HCcz3oLvKQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
This logo is used on products sold by G. Sakai.
After Al Mar passed away, Al Mar Knives changed manufacturing from G. Sakai to Moki. But G. Sakai had the right to market knives under the Al Mar label for the non-U.S.market. So I think G. Sakai used this logo only in Japanese market to avoid conflict.
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More great info :like: Just now seeing the chart and it is looking great :salute: :tu: :like:
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> Poncho65
I'm sorry for the late reply. m(；∇；)m
I referred to this page to make charts.
https://www.teamopolis.com/tools/bbcode-table-generator.aspx
It was a very difficult task for me. (≧Д≦)
Some More Card Type Multi Tools
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FOrfk86nfCTA4fIwBKbwDGm07tcu3F0v841BFpegz9gu0LGBYPWoweMomFRqDxNsM_7j4R4GXvyzT1zZnzhXXTAq3LaREz3tIqzaInDToEq_l7zx37RH8jj4QTHhgZe2Fwe54ulmLQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 1
Kanger TYPE-I
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eJT6QGMJUUDrfbMhDPgWJkyA-8IpqCGf_oZRJu4acuvxOBGFLO0BfR3ricu4wRMJTBmgZ98rmfGU4K6_PA0pHy0H70KdlPnklme4JQ7blJu8LpA_zug46EctQGl8e9DGR1v4aOHPQw=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LXA3MTRg-QJj7k4V6NxcudXy-5FQy-hR7hNoFqukbjQt74fRwkQwOL50sDT2jN-FD8ldoh5cDGlnMfHbdPBdOPOZv9sbPSNmUnb19rLXdYLHE1SxaUYLJ2svp9uHtcj9-Mheyf5H1w=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 2, 3
TYPE-I have a saw instead of scissors(see chapter 10; Kanger TYPE-H).
Related threads;
> Kanger Tool. A Japanes SwissCard ???
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,14489.0.html
> Japanese Card style survival tool with stone
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18925.0.html
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZXhuXU0gmWvWJdPknnif8UhyrEIkvZOZ4mD937nLMm-ahupzba6VrBl4fqIFz5SoBwhAe_pXhckDPixpeL3uBbyMU-pZgOoGlUkbDY_Kn63rkBCUcZXSKtkSzkgHledDIoCxQgarlg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pnvoftucyJ9Oe9StLQzdGH0cXlSfbjcPuCfy2WPs8K7mEumie14ngtoJcDARMULYa7MQhEOKv0PDBmftokybau7shHM8sk5OjNtC4ald4hDNhyfBIRgb59b-iuEQ6auDiwI68A7BBA=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
Fig. 4, 5
Another Sir Rich Tool(see chapter 10; Sir Rich Tool). A simple card type tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pMx5C0leS9KAAarOH-wT2ZicsfBzT15L32HOC-5D8zgXMpQOjX8Ichp-rlVtLl2C9dVFowoaT0ZL6N8D3Fb_TUCXwtMsRBG-0nq6URfoKbkiH0XqhUbk6gRw35iVKWJOUqw7nVaXhQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IXl_-zFDBWs3Nw1dlyBJmRkhoaDwF5gWuY-Y0edAs8Wf2d9td8l3AwbmVEquhXGw9PpCEYfcPyEV4TdUmkAhWbPARXbOTBAo31pa8L0J_vnSrXJbWgpNd97Gva-4dnTAkYQjMrgi5A=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KsvljPWkDE4NOB2J_3S5MywC4Fl3f8iveXxX8foi55ZSOQhE2vEbOGS2WuCf3zLOcUuIxI4xfI7X2Afmi5fnpyDa3KPazApK6m1pEqCtZPeZYc6Del29yNlBrPt_fcdic93Cv6Y_0Q=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 6, 7, 8
A promotional goods of BELL'S scotch whisky.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cTCSjjyY9ieW4Jp8EG0fKL4DIrfSyhWcXnbktt78HO8RtMSUxFrmaJUeCfELsCRl7JCAdtU_fNUbGTelbYId5wOpGdT94-zv5KrsDyQ5QZKOYUxNimbGf0swFUCfR70rUSZ03wvlUA=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 9
GENTOS MT-012 MULTI-TOOL 14 in 1
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/k3WYNBptU5n7-iFXE3EQMdYXnP8xqGV4VocpDh6IHUiDjXJ0kyGXRJk4NH9OwM7vZxYoSklZi1R_CZn64kQ4yByibuaMp4hhOpM2rjTOX6uw3iE_f5ShvZlFiHEeTwM2XXAMeIzsHA=w1600-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 10
GENTOS Co., Ltd. is a Japanese flashlight manufacturer established in 1978. I also have a lantern made by GENTOS.
https://www.gentos.jp/en
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/s_Pyemzhfn5pYY_casR00XqV9qAWBQaUwglmPpbprzAr_JjrUAElMqPRAARwB2nK1HbDOPcQ8YsMFf9xj2ejcR_g44cwAj0nmAoMM1DnnejI9zbS7T5TlbW_kOQ4kdnnpSsFyOmDag=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7BOufwrEtsTadFPdbA8QuyhUOcY4a6qDNZE0IfnpHGvSnEenI2mdZLTjMB0IpK4yQW3hHlmrxe9RiCSqt6F99cBDlWAjRtv-PlMlXNuNWhmTn6Jqj8u_EPJS4_KoPY5bPJPnp8Qvjw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/17M5fDsdG56sDdqv9fUJmuB6tVYVXX886i5PAtRf60IfaBIpDGS1PAzQWVDl063rTRefwFdqvFiucoJxUUk9gdBqUmOVtbk2Jry9D9WvTfXf-GECdNDr4ovBzjqEheB0d9o85jJwHg=w1600-h2400-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kc3uSh-y5ejstLLKNbhyH8AzReJu8PI6h6P7N8khQIH5MeZoZRocwWdAIlim5_mn1X6Alw-bqwOnd3opIBOL327bnoK5du1aO7WEkEa2XZSfjxYsCWAvIGtH2Sxu_UYjM4lXeHXmzg=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig.11, 12, 13, 14
The back of the tool is a photo case.
The tool is about 15mm thick.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/35IIKWmRbgzpks3X49mrcZkKitdFRN5ychNwKDCo65TqyzkgLjPL41QPa_PDn63FZaT4_f6l7Th--aQnpBQfliyVOnX7RISEh_LNfkvsCF8NK7C3nfa3ugEuhET684AjOv1_DO1__g=w1600-h2400-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/c-5eJ7zUV-pwUiZcGRqZWFCYScJ6U1QdC_BV2c_yUk-ZgflTPW1dVr2whux49cDN5gqW6pfohCObUV-KuXmJUV8jgSpmyXb5nU1S05u42DoSpVkECG3kFvt3-cht_XjPZ0WLILXN0Q=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qjHqNbYxyqjNQvYJl9dbPt3D9gukNJ4AeFh5Qp_SJJ6SOwapKW1wSKdNFRrGdsXL_dmInG66m6pf-sek53sXbLaFOBBOoKzkOjBTU9ukbLnnT4jfdyBe7BufgNU6MJjBiZsz8dk4Wg=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 15, 16, 17
The ZIPPO lighter with a survival tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vm9ra7soCNW66UP2aWI1aG_9VfrPf3QKay7bpoj3Hr6M__DhNeZw5kXRurArWNFy20JO6zCH-XNdswC46J9Uqfd3BPzTwJrt0N6P99tZliOHgcKABvxeLu1j-rcc38DIHi2LSW2wRA=w1641-h1094-no?.jpg)
Fig. 18
ZIPPO and BRONICA SAVANNA(see chapter 10; BRONICA SAVANNA).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CgL4vG5L1nu7gmj5ERyNu3xoLFLyvN5yum3o4CpiEkqIRCixXuMe_NMrIcNR4XJGESOKrGdmpaywLTmR_nUaBSjp_vZ5PD4C19uXWNonQ7qhTldjp481g_wNXfbdicRvoYk_isxnTA=w1600-h2400-no?/jpg)
Fig. 19
ZIPPO and ZEAL tool(see chapter 10; ZEAL tool).
Both tools are almost same but ranyard holes, hex wrench, saw, flat-blade screwdriver are slightly different.
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About Leatherman Mini Tool Gold?
I found relevant information(?) in an old thread.
It seems someone was stealing lots of gold models. !?(ﾟ〇ﾟ;)
I need to call 911... But I remembered I can't speak english very well. ┓(´д｀;)┏
Original posted by J-sews;
Re: A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,31567.msg524570.html#msg524570)
It was indeed difficult to say goodbye Dave, especially with so much exciting stuff to see everywhere we looked. :)
I think the Portlad PD SWAT team was stacked up outside the door just in case. :D :D
And it was a good thing they were there too!! :salute: Because while we were there, it seems some crazy visitor named Mat tried to make off with this display case of fabulous gold-plated Leatherman tools! :o
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TexDrIXZUd2WGXMfjV2drH5gPhCRL2rYF83_CJH1HFIIFD-3nzdaQoDy5NyO192VpkjMY9EPZGr99flZY3hUwUu3UutaYI9wlBq1DBCa4xduf31u-tQ3VGqBhnn2iLlfQbcNgpvHnA=w800-h600-no?.jpg)
Just kidding! :D :D Actually, this display was one of the first things we saw upon entering the factory offices. I didn't get to memorize the description plate, but apparently this was presented to Tim Leatherman and Steve Berliner as a sign of appreciation by all the employees of Leatherman (hope I got that right) It contains all of the Leatherman tool models produced up to that point, and each one is 24k gold plated! :o Very awesome! :tu:
> ALL
This post is not mine originally, but J-sew’s post.
Due to some issues around photobucket.com, you can hardly see many important photos posted by J-sew.
So I will back up his photos and restore some of his posts.
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Additional Info. about IC. CUT Companion Series
(see chapter 8 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2051073.html#msg2051073) and here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2062630.html#msg2062630)))
I thought the name of this tool was “Companion X”, but the correct name seems to be just “Companion”.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vXHKzwYhM6atFyvvno0D494hN1Tfasi32NgTqmL9hY2BWJSfoPi0dDeEu7VcSQeagOSJV9Zi2Ks_5DpKuUbeSbfv_OjhCfpbiLkRr_WsNgMN-OLU6fctOa71KiEdvdq-gNwkGr4zzA=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cwxxkVXqR6phNscGscG_g9gjGdfTVFHmv1ou58UemVJgsyyKQjyJWm-sZr6PayQs8BKwRHRr4m8nobY9e74IVhlOtvPkrEsAHunKCGihIVF4PMGFNJiyMQH2VEMJp9Y08cNU8V7yPQ=w2400-h1600-no)
IC. CUT Multi-tools
Black Stunt V Type-5 Sportsman (Reference)
Red Companion Type-7 Camping
Yellow Companion Type-4 Camper
Orange Companion Type-5 Fishing
Minor Model Change, Blade Shape
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TTYIrWbWww9_z8FvXqRrZyReAFrFDRAWIyGncKf4M4AUXTDU8CNVs6B5KuGQxsA2Dm7b9-MNOtAl90pfeABh8TKKsazO9fgOdfd-SnlLE_V4XniL80J6_RH012d0s5_bScQytXAIzw=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SdvhWs4QzYqhBN-oxUdiyrGHrXuFeZxyEuAbpQlWpkPxxORJZZqMOVTGFlKt_-0p39hPKZ5rHrpPV9WJ2rX2eYjkn2psYllffNLx6DJVNimWcIq2mAqrt8ituAE_ugQu9BvWevLqRQ=w2400-h1600-no)
Yellow trailing-point blade
Red drop-point blade
Black drop-point blade ( Stunt V as a reference)
I had been able to find only Companion drop-point blade models in magazines so far.
Finally, I found a trailing-point blade model photo in the magazine.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7eEgIokrh43Ye0Zwy3cdvz1NEt-aKKSOPWsyTQ579iALkdFIk9R1yqLXrlrHHCJmgPgW_b3bhfzwgjtlqlmzS4tB5rWqHUCaobjPPF9yo9yd2I6oAXsWGCpdOpUfx0SDAziVbDfovA=w1800-h2400-no)
Fujimori, A. (Eds.) (1983). “Advertising of Yamahide cutlery Mfg., Inc.,” Knife Daizukan (Monthly Combat Magazine Vol. 4, No. 39 March Issue Extra Edition), end-of-page. Japan: KK World Photo Press
All subsequent magazines have photos of the drop-point blade models.
I think around 1983, the trailing-point blade was changed to a drop-point.
Color Variation
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YHBGeouuub8q3X2aNzAH6RohYs4Nrpur8skLfpWFCGU8lnx_fcRweH-mf1rvZeZSHOrawXJfhJKC5CGc2B9ejDUfAae2Hbtuix4TyBOF3PlG2XCeJoBNGyab6SJCV7ecf4JSafw1kg=w1800-h2400-no)
Iijima, K. (Eds.) (1983). “Ishikawa Hamono,” Knives (Monthly Mono Magazine Vol. 2, No. 8 July Issue Extra Edition), p70. Japan: KK World Photo Press
According to this article, Companion had the following color variations:
- Scarlet
- Radish
- Sky Blue
- California Yellow
- Black
- Safari Orange
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ThRNP8N9I3pso24doVdG5KYqw2YLPqlsy163sDd4yWbxKKwqd4QorPdkcdoC83V5vsEpdF_LdwhpvGjvYNDtcZc9O5t9N2AIoP3UjbiS2oGWkOxcPgbqnIgdjJrUr5ffHs-5Vwm4ag=w2400-h1600-no)
Will I be able to collect all models? ι(´Д｀υ)
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AL MAR KNIVES Timeline (in Japan)
It seems there is no information about AL MAR KNIVES in this thread;
Multitool Time Line (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,2281.0.html)
So I'll introduce some articles about AL MAR KNIVES from Japanese magazines.
4x4 Tool Mate
(See Multi Tool ENCYCLOPEDIA 4x4 Tool Mate (https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=4x4+Tool+Mate))
This is the ad when 4x4 Tool Mate was newly launched in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Z6UWOq9M_gKKMHAddto5B3KR0VKr2T1MbNyVD9lX5hVaTu_ZYy8yzAD9w6J7RCx7VDIUnvTCov9_f_2dFM6yirZHM-FiKFOeCtp5XlVzCrbkxoKuUaYHGGmER2xsfpPwpU6OoLHSVQ=w1600-h2400-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (October 1988). “AL MAR KNIVES Ad,” Knife Magazine No.12 (Vol.3 No.5), p47. Japan: KK World Photo Press
グリーンベレー・アタック・シリーズを始めとしプロフェッショナルのためのナイフを作り続けるアルマーが新しいナイフをデザインした。EOD(爆発物処理班)ナイフと名付けられたこのナイフは、実際にSWATの爆発物処理班で使用されている。機能の追求から生まれた無駄のないフォルムが新鮮だ。特に存在感のあるペンチが目につく。ブレードの厚みを合計15mmとることでハードな作業にも耐えるよう設計されたこのペンチはラインカッターも兼ねている。またドライバーの先端は薄いテーパー仕上げでスクレイパーとしても使える。これにプラスドライバー、ロープカッター、ナイフブレードでEODナイフは構成されている。特殊な用途のために生まれたナイフだが、ツーリング、カヌーイング、フィッシング、キャンピングで、一度でもペンチの必要なシチュエーションに出会った人なら、このナイフの実用性の高さが理解できるはず。ポケットツールとして常時身につけておきたいマルチパーパスナイフの傑作だ。
Al Mar, who have been making knives for professional including Green Berets Attack series, designed the new knife. This knife named "EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Knife" is used by SWAT EOD team. This simple form pursuing practicality is novel. Especially this unique pliers stand out. The pliers blade have 15mm thickness not to break even within heavy use, and have the wire cutter. The end of flathead screwdriver was thin taper processed, can be used as a scraper. The EOD Knife was also assembled with a phillips head screwdriver, a rope cutter and a knife blade. This knife was made for special applications, but anyone who encounter situations even once which need pliers may understand high practicality. This is the masterpiece of multi-purpose knife you should carry with every day.
As in the ad, this tool was initially called "EOD Knife." Shortly thereafter (at the latest the next year) they changed it to "4x4 Tool Mate."
According to a Japanese book, there was a tool called "M9 Escape Knife" in the past.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iBg6zkOOHE3mfsKn06rhZY5kqkh65Kd2leKCj7HRR00NilU7FrXMwVagI3jgfLn_fnCEvkf7Ed_aNg-5klQx-XeU0kL-NZl-B9Xk9JH2G8Ye6ZiNiOU0Skl8vgCt4rPyRFPRbVFCqg=w960-h1280-no)
Hirayama, R. (1998). Complete Book of The Toolknives, p114-117. Japan: Namiki-syobou
During World War II, the British Intelligence (MI9) developed M9 Escape Knife. This tool was mainly made by JOSEPH RODGERS in Sheffield, also distributed to US OSS (Office of Strategic Services). OSS called this "MIS-X."
(If there were mistakes, I want someone who knows these things to correct them.)
And EOD Knife (4x4 Tool Mate) was a refinement of M9 Escape Knife (MIS-X).
By the way, did SWAT already use EOD Knife (4x4 Tool Mate) before AL MAR KNIVES released it in Japan?
3 years later, the pliers has a small changed.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/T4Zru89yXVPfMDdM633gYctakl05gOp8au8OC4YxHacKXBi2hmr1eeCOG5Vi1aHNw372CHAk_zgvr7KP6JBB0Oi-snTyEC1dwcQY6WJq1U5MN-OnI9MzdZIPEdobMl-NC3S8eVrY_Q=w1600-h2400-no)
Fukami, H. (Eds.) (August 1991). “AL・MAR,” Nihon to Sekai no Knife Catalog '91, p30. Japan: Seibidou Syuppan Co., Ltd.
Initial model used a rivet for the pliers to pivot on. Later models used a large flat head screw.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cDAE3-tIA3BhkYs2LTatsfWnHgZy-f8UoYeun0oC3vN89CTx-SYTqxtxo6XiLaLttN29AGLwMA2e5Y6zXrZ3ea8xUqGZE5NwOJ84TKKocKsB6fcxIxRtTtvJVEITliZ_laL7VjdH8Q=w2400-h1600-no)
Left ) Initial model
Right ) Later model
Valade 4x4 (Japanese name; 4x4 Tool Mate Special)
(See Multi Tool ENCYCLOPEDIA Valade 4x4 (https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Valade+4x4))
Valade 4x4 was first appeared in a magazine at 1992.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_wi5J3OPvKZhelAGWkFmE6pbMC8Oikwded1E4U3RMi62XVd_LyPPhsiuoi3HHqe4HQT9Ycg_ibiGz1XnLKtPutrSJjcKozgRS9_l8OrUMEGIR2O1gLMs4trvpCsT89ejG5dYuE3v8A=w1600-h2400-no)
Fukami, H. (Eds.) (August 1992). “All Purpose,” Nihon to Sekai no Knife Catalog '92～'93, p44. Japan: Seibidou Syuppan Co., Ltd.
This was soon after original 4x4 Tool Mate was already changed to later model. So Valade 4x4 also used a large flat head screw for the pliers.
US Army Knife
US Army Knife was appeared in a magazine at same time with Valade 4x4.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yGGD32tqH-MbCdsSK1-FBSXRsalGqYjGV2L8UQ7Z6MtmN_WR2ow5i1rQY1W3I0e1C_bBbmshMzxewzhKohWJVt1WGDSRZRXJ5SLrPB8YNMonOIngIPqWzqFfKe2eo17y4Es3ZKfVtg=w1600-h2400-no)
Id. at p45
QuickClip (Japanese name; Quick Plier)
(See Multi Tool ENCYCLOPEDIA QuickClip (https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=QuickClip))
I could find only a few information about this tool. Maybe this is the new launch ad for this tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9Nd-qN19UtONLEZ-1RaZ-ZuoC3-K6vrSOnF3tIV82rL6v0sOU2r5UhQVWHEs_A8YIGYzmTKZLuqgo1w2xFOtB7xCV6lZ_7xU3PJjPggOkkFWI15zZtNVPudZquwcfEXDdsC5Ouxzpw=w1600-h2400-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (October 1996). “AL MAR KNIVES Ad,” Knife Magazine No.60 (Vol.11 No.5), back cover. Japan: KK World Photo Press
ナイフとプライヤーを備えたパワフルなエマージェンシー・ナイフ"クイック・プライヤー"は、コンパクトで丈夫な設計。車載用のナイフとして、アウトドア・スポーツ用のナイフとして、優れたポテンシャルを発揮します。また、ハンドルの裏側には、携帯に便利なベルトクリップがセットされています。
The Quick Plier, a powerful emergency-knife with a blade and pliers, is designed tough and neat. As a knife for on-board tools, for outdoor sports, it will demonstrate excellent potential. And there is a belt-clip on the backside of the handle, make it easy to carry.
As you see, the first model have a plain edge blade. Later model have a half serrated/half plain edge blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/B_OhGLPegQk6loKMTqvhBKcvT7wr6sqpMnSXtpkA-6ETkIAOmYI227-dpiel556IB6B8NEVx3Lrzklkbi-h4UUHxWPDesS8ydTL3lHOYPBTEtCqKSrN6YAk26W4_LVFCiRnpCa1zVQ=w2400-h1600-no)
The Later model I own; half serrated/half plain edge blade
Also initial model having a plain edge blade is in the book I mentioned earlier.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5sJC_0qDAB-HSeMy8adDnMieYHQyw1tURnJmMHvFiwz0jlQYz6gPv3NFKrfLRRitk0gltowQ4CbuqaFrPhZ4c6_v_-Jh2-y5YaTRwMmhFl_1NxlUd2oT5vXuyYXhVLVkXSwvfk2dIQ=w960-h1280-no)
Hirayama, R. (1998). Complete Book of The Toolknives, p117. Japan: Namiki-syobou
So, it seems that the blade has changed after 1998, but it is not exactly known.
Summary
AL MAR KNIVES Timeline (in Japan)
| 1988 | EOD Knife released |
| 1989 | EOD Knife changed its name 4x4 Tool Mate |
| 1991 | 4x4 Tool Mate changed later model |
| 1992 | Valade 4x4 released (Japanese name; 4x4 Tool Mate Special) |
| US Army Knife released |
| 1996 | QuickClip released (Japanese name; Quick Plier) |
| after 1998 | QuickClip changed later model |
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About Leatherman Gold Model Mini-Tool!
About this topic, please refer previous post;
here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2034924.html#msg2034924)
and here (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2056252.html#msg2056252)
and here? (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2082957.html#msg2082957)
Drum roll ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Don!
Finally I found an advertisement for gold model Leatherman Mini-Tool release.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4vHsrdF5wfg2XQ7GVauchZ8gDIqwF79uIabN1PkxHcRomwsOsCfu-bYMulAvs_G2U4yIZ2wgEGSKFU3a01pL_etZicmWzLiIfbb2l6JO-aSUsdpqKbqqHU7rPc6yqhLKeONLJmG9BQ=w1600-h2400-no)
Doi, Y. (Eds.) (February 1988). "LEATHERMAN Ad," Knife Magazine No.8 (Vol.3 No.1), p23. Japan: KK World Photo Press
The SS Mini-Tool was released in Japan in early 1987. The gold model was released about one year later.
Correctly, this is an ad for new release of the L-500 Knife. So there is no detailed description of the gold Mini-Tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Y6RR6llR1KNns_a-hNQidV_QWVywayuZyqwUltXtqnVSLij2zSEqu9eO18AXFYEo_4BYgvz4ao7asUpAzriKDzppypsJxfKDyOdb_V2vF5EypTgFpQ-AK98Lk57RgjZuike2sw_1rg=w1321-h1237-no)
Enlarged view
ミニゴールド(限定品) = MiniGold (limited)
There was a coin-like tag I mentioned before. (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2056252.html#msg2056252)
"1/300" seemed not to be a serial number, but to mean one of 300 productions.
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Awesome!
300 only? That's what I call rare :D
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Was the L-500 ever marketed in the USA? But, it does look remarkably like the AG Russell One-Hand Knife.
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1. LEATHERMAN
2. Seki City, “Japanese Knife Capital”
3. SOG
4. AL MAR
5. Spyderco
6. G. Sakai
7. Kershaw
8. IC. CUT
9. Fujimoto Knife, Kayama Knife
10. etc?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OQXS82KzEFdT5aYxVykscHbl0Lbk8xFkaHMrugX92p7OEiQ32dl1AiWIhsvdZZo0O7p6kw1kHgi0y9iO_3nJ_psNQtqC2dcEW3WwcljxXxWS36_Yzf8iOgvBuEi5PHFH4k5U0IPE1w=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-1 SOG Paratool
3.1 Overview
To be honest, I don't know about SOG much more than Wikipedia information...
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC is a company famous for their reproduction SOG Knife from the Vietnam era. [1]
The original SOG knife was also manufactured in Japan. [2] I think "Japanese Trading Company Yogi Shokai" was an Okinawan company, which awarded the first contract. At that time, Okinawa was under the rule of the US military. I think it is highly possible that this company exported knives made in Seki city to the US military.
Sorry we have gone off topic now.
In this chapter I will talk about the MTs made by SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC.
3.2 Manufactures
The current SOG knife is also manufactured in Seki city. [1]
Known manufacturer is,
G. Sakai
https://www.gsakai.co.jp/jp/
Hattori hamono Co., Ltd.
http://www.hattori-hamono.com
Kinryu hamono seisakujyo Co., Ltd (closed?)
3.3 SOG MTs Made in Japan
There are only two SOG MTs that can be confirmed as made in Japan. Those are ToolClip and Micro ToolClip (1st Gen).
ENCYCROPEDIA
https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=ToolClip
https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=Micro+ToolClip
Great review of ToolClip, written by Grant Lamontagne
http://www.multitool.org/tools/sog/sog-toolclip-review
Great review of Micro ToolClip (1st Gen) , written by 665ae
http://www.multitool.org/tools/sog/sog-micro-toolclip-1st-gen-review
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/t1RaAPl5VWLUMd3u2Ax1tcNTQkKF5U2qDKObwIjglcHL50xI_P0D2nsEWJungi889Ucuregftr1po3QqjyomP1saerE7ejOJ-7B0aj-MrlDwNwZjoLcAyPvz7nbQoEW8eP_Bf0q_PA=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-2 ToolClip (First Model)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fr0bSJJpc8DwuH0N3IM7234cPo9iuNk-q8u3wZ3ypOdjHTQ4dTjJUaftGvhF84qn5f-DVo3vdQyDTkDUgj9f7ZHnjhYR2KeZa24TeJ22dKYThuw9aKBL3ZHzP7vremR8-9GjwqK9iA=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig 3-3 First model has a protection case for serrated blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o7nMnRGKK3G4ylm7gf9dhFNrm0z_1HKKw1WeDpShdxixDlDDZvXgit_nqvgssc1D_n8dMMc68D5_FU7GRrNRJ9puVQuI2zdqpPHMrueziWOcT5HLG2doTKrYOZxRPQjwNak59QauA=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-4 ToolClip (Later Model)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pIJWQndCOlXaI2rA40_aZPD1cRrzPt6yW0x-GMfRqc8gqqU0VvsOqEN4-00ibd00hCcMdNdpixg-qRqHEKtzWrroUupARJwf5o7ciHyachtVcjY4_VtEq2z4nyiYNWuxWivxQFNo8w=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-5 ToolClip first model (left), and later model (right)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Xp4g4Tdy5Q36K_hOYMsKzXMGBmEyrE3xSmnwaRSX5O6KEEgaHTbteCxYYO1M1V3qQ3_3FyXeBEKYkw8cs5E6y5DFU9teVatVU9yhAmeN2tmLBO_ObDS6HX5Aa35yziCaVtjQITOk4A=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XX_HASs17L6FZtHagG3oENOG81QHnD0s4Ya-hNjIDQVHAp0rNkC6yJbNl_f3EdMOkJPjbjOcuY0pAW8Dr9fFrknYT3n1-QzPOvNvbuwSYFlMQ0hRVB7rBFJyBPTABo-QTJMDUDkBTQ=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ing2ocN1ZBWZxxdArghdbseCSF8F02rmGy-dqApI4V30vMTZU4HU9qXVcQvSTcotRQJgNwFnyYI8e6mWKnGXBwc8-HWAtNDhXpw9JRHOx-OuQNK0FQPU3yJi6gplgotPwEGsRe5K2A=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-6 3-7 3-8 Micro ToolClip 1st Gen (black), and 2nd Gen (pink)
There is no clear evidence, but I think G.Sakai created these MTs.
I will consider it in the G.Sakai chapter.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6hF-gwp2eD89azSVjb8z7r4COYKj1aSGQb4vyBii_ACQ636AWSH9ZhJY2ou7eYMnpcnN1zidQzqedRyI__Yi5t4KKrwBv11FiM8usxyzD4JbTi_T1eJjkbeH26HvwkYp1yBJuvUrAw=w2400-h1600-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uz6mUIc-IsxzK6-uA81qRTzGC3C6fbb62RtEM4aP989v43h1BRSpcgDzDjqn_6n0OMlyVwha7ejwXVNX34SQb-j4umlbXQ3rrkVCWNeEflfB7tm2feBSB15Iz-kEJGK-sMnxAuNmCg=w1800-h2400-no?.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZwkYLC2yi8P0pVF1gkXHeJWvcjEEjT9B42z4owulj--BcEDwfdfjxDgNGB3KjJKzj-L0whmqQeA2UzWr8wv7_JxuEUkv7ZPVVdtLFOq5P90cilbHI_vjxgQb6fkoelNO053UGn40gw=w2400-h1800-no?.jpg)
Fig. 3-9 3-10 3-11 A.G. Russell Compact Multi Tool
I think they are the same manufacturer because the pliers are the same material (lost-wax casting?).
3.4 Question
By the way, in the description of Wikipedia [1]What does "higher priced folders" mean? Does this mean "sheaths" or "cases" ?
References
1. WIKIPEDIA. (2018). SOG Specialty Knives, Retrieved October 30, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOG_Specialty_Knives
2. WIKIPEDIA. (2017). SOG Knife, Retrieved October 30, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOG_Knife
Nice thread.
Years ago I had found a Japanese multitool that I might describe as a cross between this SOG Toolclip without pliers and a Higonokami. It had about 4 implements that folded out of one side and the handle was a simple piece of folded metal like a Higonokami. Don't know what brand it was or where it disappeared off to.
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Finally I found an advertisement for gold model Leatherman Mini-Tool release.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4vHsrdF5wfg2XQ7GVauchZ8gDIqwF79uIabN1PkxHcRomwsOsCfu-bYMulAvs_G2U4yIZ2wgEGSKFU3a01pL_etZicmWzLiIfbb2l6JO-aSUsdpqKbqqHU7rPc6yqhLKeONLJmG9BQ=w1600-h2400-no)
Doi, Y. (Eds.) (February 1988). "LEATHERMAN Ad," Knife Magazine No.8 (Vol.3 No.1), p23. Japan: KK World Photo Press
Great info, hiraboo! Thanks for sharing this :tu:
For me also very interesting PSTs, especially BO PST, on this advertisement.
Please, make a larger photo of fragment with them.
And maybe you have another info about early BO PSTs?
Thank you in advance.
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> Mechanickal
I am also surprised knowing that. ( Д ) ﾟ ﾟ
But I know your memorable MT beside you is one and only in the world. (*・∀-)☆
> cody6268
I can't find L-500 at Leatherman retired products website (https://www.leatherman.com/retiredproducts).
Was this product also limited to Japan? Wow, I live in “Multi-Tool Galapagos.” Σ(ﾟДﾟ υ)
Mitsuboshi cutlery, which had produced Leatherman PST in Japan, patented the "Frame rock mechanism."
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/05E66C6kwvWt25-7MjU3lak73EGwYkWgW4_DbnB3rdzl1s0NnW2CMARuQVxYb6W5ukw65bVB8pdHh9yoSGmqD_A1irSpyGs2q9TeiIumvZUXZiMdssvhyTTL1bqwEnaoopzvxWRMhw=w1586-h1123-no)
Utility model No. 昭60-5680 (1985)
Probably they are also OEM of AG Russell. So I think they could sell L-500 in Japan without patent issue. ( ･`ω･´)
> ElevenBlade
If the tool you found is early (60s and 70s) Japanese pocket knives, and doesn’t have the manufacturer's name on it, it's hard to identify. Σ(￣ロ￣lll)
At that time, at least in Seki-City, it was almost a division of labor system. Many small manufacturers make parts and sell them to multiple assemblers. The finished products are similar and close to each other. (・ε・`*) …
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fdXxz2GUSzLdSVRwwuWavDtn_dyEvG_URCYkZjNtQZcFYv0ieoHwrGb1I59UP2kfRLkfeQentzQZQUZiBIKybHUkKdJQZg37gQflRLv8DY9WCSUVKVOyhg_7BWJbqn4ZvIu7onvu9g=w3024-h4032-no)
Examples of early Japanese pocket knives made in Seki.
Masashi, A. (June 1990). "Factry Knife no himitsu," Knife Magazine No.22 (Vol.5 No.3), p13. Japan: KK World Photo Press
If you find these antiques, please take good care of them. v(￣∇￣)
> wowaboro
Reading other threads on Leatherman, now I recognise you are the “Guinness record holder” who collected Leatherman tools. (☼Д☼)
It's not as sharp as you would expect. (´ε｀；)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Zi4zqT-JSxlkGuS_ajRTVNnrK0w71oaT4gMh0EK91N1mYhEK0IB9uusCdM73t8w1gxAhdjGHnMW71mEwruE1CR9HTShhYBdxVWSuQpc48DG92X0toLOapd3Znx9PsbuhCA7qJRRuaQ=w742-h1224-no)
Enlarged view
I don't have knowledge about Leatherman as you are. I will try to investigate variously.
These days, I buy old magazines more often than MTs. （；^ω^）
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Just catching up on the latest. More wonderful information and pictures. I cannot recall if gregozedobe has stopped by :dunno:. Greg are you out there?
Thank you hiraboo for an amazing thread. Hope you and yours are doing well and are healthy.
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I cannot recall if gregozedobe has stopped by :dunno:. Greg are you out there?
Yep, I'm still around, healthy(ish), just not as active on MTo as I used to be. Thanks for asking :)
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Yep, I'm still around, healthy(ish), just not as active on MTo as I used to be. Thanks for asking :)
I'm glad to hear it! Keep yourself guys!
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Good to see you pop in Greg. Freaking gold mini tool huh? Wouldn't that be something :dd:. I do hope your healthy( ish) rounds the corner to very healthy. Sending you some Cali vibes my friend.
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> Aloha
Thank you for your warm words. I'm glad you seem to be fine, too. ('ω'*)
I also spend every day fighting fear, but for now it's okay.
I always pray for the safety of the other members. (◞‸◟)
> Greg
I’m glad to hear that.
And I'm glad to know that you are loved by the members. (▰˘◡˘▰)
> jnoxyd
I'm a novice, but I understand how heartwarming the friendship between forum members.
Please be careful about your health. ╭( ･ㅂ･)و ̑̑
A Homework from Greg (About Patent Problem of G. Sakai MobilePenchi)
About this topic, please refer previous post;
Chapter 6. G. Sakai (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2044953.html#msg2044953https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2044953.html#msg2044953)
About BuckTool and G.Sakai MobilePenchi (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2048939.html#msg2048939)
Buck tool was launched in Japan in fall 1996.
G. Sakai Applied for a patent about MobilePenchi in February 1996.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Df7NH1N2zgA5TfBHhuSh-Pv4VVDRZ6sEdw0qitUWRimxYXm6titourn4E8qznzAe9yCuY4l6bWI8zRNPF3jUOHXQ2PBo_3lXWuAqEBsjJ-CaFSq5giGWXK0X-nD6dUuSj2r8bbN4_g=w1585-h1122-no)
Patent application publication number 特開平9-216168
Filing date was February 7, 1996.
G. Sakai filed a patent before Buck tool was sold in Japan. I think they did not imitate, but happened to come up with a similar mechanism.
And four years after, they launched MobilePench in 2000. At least in Japan, there seemed to be no patent issue.
How about this answer, Professor Greg? (*'ヮ')ﾉｼ
By the way, I found something interesting in the patent application documents.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MNUV8KErUw68tzvuKKijrLSgx3KuQDFxLkICpj2RdXugs_ogZprOvZ9ZNv5I4ellJCbJC8aN1nn4XjO47iqKoJq_P6RQqMxVEKvMJ4pRj8CLkIQgAx0ZuDjOf1q4OtUkU6tW4hmoaA=w1585-h1122-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/THGrVjawoispPlLqcN9k3eXC69Hyzufyc0XJdjQKovXAA4BkzSId4Ib5IzbFuqlH1MUIhgbn7hRk0VvK_GiShh-Jrj_bDGEvnWiv5j2EAqmDB7co-2RmlNf2gWcr7tZLGZMXRxR1gQ=w1585-h1122-no)
They mentioned their new tool was more convenient than SOG Paratool and Gerber Multi-Plier.
Σ(ﾟдﾟ )
Bonus
An auction seller gave me a firesteel as a gift before.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vjNCWCIh363LBbRW1v2maNIYm5iF0sOpYuat2ggBOTiC6mjqfLGk3ANnrxmqCZy_NUGvg3RRUtqyR3MHHLNlwyaoSJNnmf9zFkyC2UowLqUmo8u2522gT_IR5FN3f4kWuaFImMftWg=w1008-h756-no)
I never knew what it was, but in the L-500 ad above there it was.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UOK7Iu-e2gE5OahFEyIMY6B3ZFkU9oFWfAJ4lR57l7YKStSoSoILgcRfde_huKr82bZl8_6oLzIxdPGy2_WCJVURk3FgRWCFN3ljZDxItQ5Btf7S6VUKN04zQhJKE-Kw-oTaiwAc_g=w945-h373-no)
L-500の発売を記念し、すべてのレザーマンツールにメタルマッチ(U.S.A製)が付いています。
To celebrate the launch of the L-500, a metal match (made in U.S.A) will be a gift to everyone who purchases Leatherman tools.
I'm glad not to throw it away when I move. ι(´Д｀υ)
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A Homework from Greg (About Patent Problem of G. Sakai MobilePenchi)
Buck tool was launched in Japan in fall 1996.
G. Sakai Applied for a patent about MobilePenchi in February 1996.
Patent application publication number 特開平9-216168
Filing date was February 7, 1996.
G. Sakai filed a patent before Buck tool was sold in Japan. I think they did not imitate, but happened to come up with a similar mechanism.
And four years after, they launched MobilePench in 2000. At least in Japan, there seemed to be no patent issue.
How about this answer, Professor Greg? (*'ヮ')ﾉｼ
Thanks for the extra info about the Japanese patent :tu:
I'm sorry, but my cynical mind thinks that this was most likely copied from the US patent 5267366, which was granted (and published) in the US in December 1993.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US5267366A/en
This relates to the Spencer Frazer design used by SOG for their Paratool MT, but it seems BuckTool got SOG to allow them to use the patent (under licence) for the Bucktool 360 plier pivot pins.
The innovative folding mechanism that Spencer Frazer came up with for the Paratool is so different (design wise) to everything else that came before, and this Japanese patent (dated 1996) is so similar that I find it hard to believe it was truly an independent invention. Given the dates of the two patents there was plenty of time for a resourceful patent searcher to locate the US patent and apply for a Japanese one for essentially the same design.
If you look at the two patents in detail there are so many design similarities (eg the lanyard ring protruding only when folded) it is difficult to believe the later patent wasn't copied from (inspired by ?) the earlier patent
But that is just my opinion, others may disagree.....
take care, (Professor :rofl: ) Greg
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> Greg
Thank you for wonderful knowledgeable reply.
I didn't know such relation between BuckTool and Paratool. Until you point out, I didn't notice the link between the two “vertical rotation” tools. Σ(ﾟдﾟ )
G. Sakai quoted the construction of Paratool in their papers (図12 (Fig.12) to 図14 (Fig.14) in above image), so it was clear that their idea was based on Paratool.
Ah, I should have come up with it earlier! (｡＞﹏＜)
It's difficult to get an A+ in your class. (・ε・｀)
But your class is the most fun, Prof! ( ‘-^ )b
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It's difficult to get an A+ in your class. (・ε・｀)
But your class is the most fun, Prof! ( ‘-^ )b
I don't give grades, but you are doing very well indeed :tu: :salute: :hatsoff:
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MEYERCO PARADOX
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AZNLXx9RA4nQzzd7QhG15rMu_zPHgC_Axuh_n7c7nswedefiTHVHbhL2ae4AbaX8h9a_393oZiV1Y5irtSVYXa-aYKDEfw6hEa16Lj1TswUiwyPI8_VVaKaQITrJWvhwpR-F_CL2zw=w2400-h1600-no)
About this MT, please refer;
Meyerco Paradox Review, Written by David Bowen (https://www.multitool.org/tools/miscellaneous/meyerco-paradox-review)
RIP Blackie Collins (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,29457.0.html)
I didn't know about this MT until I read this thread;
Are there multitools from Japan? (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,4880.0.html)
So I am very grateful for your new knowledge on "Multi-Tools Related to Japan."
And I hope they who had discussion at that time about multi tools from Japan may get something new from my posts.
(I say for honor, I don't pronounce like "murtitoor." Instead I pronounce like "multitool flom Japan."
I'm afraid when I order a dish of rice at a restaurant abroad, they may bring me a dish of lice. )
Anyway, I will introduce you this MT.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iULjKojkdAGpwGMsRsfyRtUr0bB-dKyw4gC_JeXzF-MM3Kkgmcyb40dsKaIwpAQRBCfQvftzSs0BP6ilOj7Br0mAQrCbtFXkSRSvkTr4-d7Kx6YRz52ks0IDUUAFaupbjOGHXFw2IA=w2400-h1600-no)
This Mt have a knife blade, a folding pliers, a socket driver.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jq9DK4lFIapASfMHct8amMGW4BCmBlLfFP53QHwZTJSnm4ymtcbHxsuuKptKLICHyNNH4rhkqItWxP7U6cmjrEJK06aaE1PGNI-nGKA-r8ajEVKesWxk-fDA8KcqKMnh-PWoshfL8w=w2400-h1600-no)
Liner lock system.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jfyliPpIvrrqzVV9xHUjDgYa5S5J7aSrdS-5PIjIqGe6WZFKF_DPj5FY1xurPIAo0QF3N55EpEPCGXYLulB_0MdqIrI4ISxirjCWRoNDR-T4gcO-JEYsa1eYSBrFgDWDwQDshILm_w=w2400-h1600-no)
Drop forged pliers? I think it means drop forged blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fh6ePxAR957PZs5I5xQ6-6E9QrJpSdzX-16dvHZxRz1DDUBH88PlZ8wAq9dcHYVUPq0qFdHoBW4ZQk9-iNjzSZpajLwobeuZfXQxQlBGmSuEYkYE3XprWjarbDaGmM91RaGlAUJ6-g=w2400-h1600-no)
There is a socket at the end of the handle.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fj6r78tepN8EHyJOH8EW3opK1KKp54YM249IVOp8t10olcsaOGQA3dlcgRMs-aeIqqubrWYTJS0Nf_fhdPF7j6E76Z8qBXC9ucHzvsLsj4D4VJYNHVXk6gqUZqtdeIbt6jtZUplRJQ=w2400-h1600-no)
AUS-8 SEKI JAPAN
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5aRJRh0BSOVe9T_zJnUYzLbrRaGZLz2AVi2Fc43Waeh5uz1-kx2oIW9rzAB3SPoSaxmgsHEv_K6UpPssaJdCIYtFKksDNL8U3xNG3_I3GmxTrPtsHJGBfArqqOTePe0iCqspsITfA=w2400-h1600-no)
I heard the factory of MEYERCO is in China. Maybe only the blade was made in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7oVLElTDSGc0wEBPseTOkdrSsMQxmYgL_8tRCkdqm67EOZXLaxFiSndwPIhuwcRaH9YtqEgGWhLCixMSDVD3d1QV9sMTw8aEA1lj08bE1hA5XG4pneRsmVBSPSAdShST6D62PFyx5w=w1005-h670-no)
MTs which have same mechanism of folding pliers.
Left to right;
- MEYERCO PARADOX
- Snap-on MULTI-FUNCTION FOLDING KNIFE
- WALTHER MULTI TAC
- AITOR COMANDANCIA
- WENGER Ranger 75 Handyman
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/T7PxJlZzqigH9I0MAgntseG3AvI1w2Z2EcmK6jS3482Hoq9q5B76R9GUMrc5kV8eU-IsAoYwO3BDpMOjhN1RHXMDAWmoVN-xVkRW5deZj0FM3tggr6Jw3Sl3Cu0FeN7WRiBQkGo-4A=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qbWZLm86frSMj_FnG6oQ1hiTGqGa81CKteNoqrqlsWqcO8gEFg-lHZG9-fnEKTFDidXv-5XkDsG7US7ko88WLi56wvaOa0M5UgAtSmPKT1J-JVcCKSrZah2_mNZU9lhfvBde2YbBCQ=w2400-h1600-no)
I think the quality/precision of pliers is in this order. I'm sorry I think the PARADOX is worst.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tM6ayO755g5aXgkSgea6_x6zN8Ju85jBFth0qNEn7K1NAzkQkaz6HjQvAyolgreSaosPhRnMtQsQInIJm6Ou4q9Xf1URBmQaATTS73-T5n3uMolGqauTLtF49FXy-Omw7Ryieq5C_Q=w2400-h1600-no)
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More good info, thanks hiraboo :tu:
MTs which have same mechanism of folding pliers.
Left to right;
- MEYERCO PARADOX
- Snap-on MULTI-FUNCTION FOLDING KNIFE
- WALTHER MULTI TAC
- AITOR COMANDANCIA
- WENGER Ranger 75 Handyman
I'm pretty sure there are some other MTs with a similar fold-out handle for pliers, but unfortunately my failing memory isn't retrieving their brand/model just now. I think some were of the cheaper, off/no-name brands variety. If I think of them later I'll add them to this thread.
Edit: Found one, it is branded "Stanley" but is quite cheaply made (the file is particularly rudimentary), heavy, and with a limited toolset.
Found some more: Wenger Rangergrip 74 (similar to the 75),
Jeep (another cheapie),
A no-name cheapie crescent wrench MT (tang marked "Stainless, China")
I also have a Snap-On the same as the one pictured (mine is NIC)
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> Greg
Thank you for additional information. (◎b´∀｀)b ﾟ
It's interesting some cheaper brands adopt this folding mechanism.
I think this mechanism is relatively complicated, so it is difficult to make it well.
(In fact, I think they did not make it well. ヾ(~∇~;))
For now, I don't feel appetite for collecting them, except WENGER. (´Д｀) =3
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Carolina Knife & Tool X-Tool
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/82QyxX-8h070r8SLmIJwqr5okKvGEtskgOAU5Iv9A94nOo5aTEXlNQgoLjkvFdGopZ3NGMdK6mugt6n6MQDCjqOn4N9m2YLeBThr8zWLaO-55_71E6aYgTjoq0De5yeYdJ9Xi0CjRQ=w1600-h2400-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cBjZeuMp2G3EOloQmLwiv279Sqeap0WvtlHSboyDwn3UyuDJ_O0mtpmRkbOEqUKjmDm0_pMYeDMXVj7H2Ka0BFBMSvCEX6mx3PNC2Tr5VSA4lJ90Pb45kZM_xTaGnQh0rKqpdvxbKA=w2400-h1600-no)
Greg's post reminded me that I bought this tool before. (*^ - ^)
When I purchased this MT, the seller gave me this print.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Z8lLiGkbh8SiNuImQOAy39nDwC9x_wl_X4jukiLA_AnZU-ZBedK7-igzlcmzM0dDjnfRNcFE9R0YQZTCPnN7I9U6baWxzDP7d8y8tiLteFJhbt3JSB6U1OgA59ksyjAsUu0dIRr8CA=w1600-h2400-no)
I also remind that, and I read this again, then I thought I said something rude to whom making MTs with pride.
Providing MTs to a lot of people, it's necessary to make them with low price. And it is possible that good/favorite products will be created between them.
I apologize to the late Blackie Collins, and everyone who love MTs. (･ω･｀｡)
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The Carolina x tool looks like a direct rip off of the Aitor. I like Aitor knives, they’re utilitarian but beefy and fun.
The Chinese copies I’ve owned in the past have been beyond awful. But that’s true of the Chinese copies of victorinox knives as well.
I used to own that snap on knife, as well as several other Chinese versions. I’ll take some pics tomorrow.
Charles.
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> ChopperCharles
I like AITOR, and YAMAYA too. ヽ(=´▽`=)ﾉ
I purchased this AITOR from a Spanish web store. Of course, I can't speak Spanish. I could't understand the meaning of order form even using Google Translate. But I believed the kind Spanish helped me and tried it anyway.
Probably some miracles happened, they sent me this beefy tool exactly. ٩( 'ω' )و
I am awaiting you to post pics. (●b´з`d)
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As promised!
The top knife is a BlizeTec. It’s the first knife I’ve found of this type. It has a poorly made Phillips driver which I had to clean up with a file to make useful. The bit kit fits over the driver.
The newpow is slightly lesser quality. The can opener was Not sharpened at all, where the blizetec was somewhat sharp on both the cutting edge and the scraper blade. The newpow has a square block for the bit driver attachment instead of a Phillips driver.
The pliers are identical between them, as are the liners and combo blade.
Overall the blizetec seemed better made than the snap on I used to have. The snap on driver folded up too easily. The can opener design is very poor. It will open a can eventually in an emergency situation, but you’ll be frustrated the entire time. The cutting blade isn’t deep enough and the scraper on the end hits the rim of the can.
More coming!
Charles.
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This one is much nicer. It’s a very different design, and is higher quality. The pliers come to a pointier tip and they do not flex nearly as much as the first two. It has a plain edged blade, a saw, an aimable LED, and a completely useless can opener. The scales are aluminum.
Edit - the newpow above has aluminum scales, the blizetec has plastic.
I don’t know if it’s the quality of the steel or a redesign in the pliers -- edit: They're thicker -- , but these resist twisting and pushing the jaws out of plane far more than the other two or the snap on.
This is Jeep branded and you can find them on eBay occasionally. They come with a sheath and a really crappy pocket knife and a bit set for the square tool.
On this tool the bit driver is located under the plier handle, and it locks open with a liner lock. The saw on the other hand doesn’t have any lock or any retention to keep it open. It stays open solely by the friction from the pivot screw, there is not even a backspring. The plain edged blade is thicker than the other two knives and has the following etched on it:
(C) DCC 2007
420 Stainless
USA Design
Manufactured in China
As noted the can opener is useless. It’s in the center of the tool, so it cannot get purchase on the rim of a can. It does work as a bottle opener though. It’s difficult to open, requiring both the blade and the plier handle to open slightly, to get pinch-purchase to open. (The nail nick is poorly placed). Again only pivot friction keeps it open or closed.
This is far higher quality than the other two knives. I like it.
Charles.
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This one is much nicer. It’s a very different design, and is higher quality. The pliers come to a pointier tip and they do not flex nearly as much as the first two. It has a plain edged blade, a saw, an amiable LED, and a completely useless can opener. The scales are aluminum.
Edit - the newpow above has aluminum scales, the blizetec has plastic.
I don’t know if it’s the quality of the steel or a redesign in the pliers, but these resist twisting and pushing the jaws out of plane far more than the other two or the snap on.
This is Jeep branded and you can find them on eBay occasionally. They come with a sheath and a really crappy pocket knife and a bit set for the square tool.
On this tool the bit driver is located under the plier handle, and it locks open with a liner lock. The saw on the other hand doesn’t have any lock or any retention to keep it open. It stays open solely by the friction from the pivot screw, there is not even a backspring. The plain edged blade is thicker than the other two knives and has the following etched on it:
(C) DCC 2007
420 Stainless
USA Design
Manufactured in China
As noted the can opener is useless. It’s in the center of the tool, so it cannot get purchase on the rim of a can. It does work as a bottle opener though. It’s difficult to open, requiring both the blade and the plier handle to open slightly, to get pinch-purchase to open. (The nail nick is poorly placed). Again only pivot friction keeps it open or closed.
This is far higher quality than the other two knives. I like it.
Charles.
:like: :like:
This thread that's linked below would really like to know your thoughts on these MTs!
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,84310.0.html
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Nice, I'll post there eventually. I have (or have had) a LOT of knife-based plier tools.
Charles.
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> ChopperCharles
Thank you for the pics, and detailed explanation.
The report from you based on the actual usage is very easy to understand and useful.
(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و
I would like to mention again that I am surprised many makers adopt this folding mechanism and design.
And I am surprised your unique collection too.
o(^▽^)o
Thank you very much!
> ElevenBlade
Now I reading the thread you introduced;
The Comprehensive Knife Based Multitool Thread (http://)
That's a very interesting point and classification.
Thank you for telling me about the various MTs.
v(*'-^*)ｂ
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Kershaw Carabiner Tool National Geographic Ver. Made in Japan
I introduced the Kershaw CARABINER TOOL in Chapter 7 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2048015.html#msg2048015) before. There are some additional information.
About this tool, please refer;
KERSHAW NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CARABINER Knife TOOL 1004X (2007) (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1691.0.html)
Kershaw (2008) (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3769.0.html)
Kershaw Carabiner Tool (2008) (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7486.0.html)
Kershaw Carabiner Tool (2010) (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,24720.0.html)
Kershaw once made this tool under the license of National Geographic.
Maybe after the contract period ends, they made the tool no license ver.
Oh, SteveC mentioned that before.
Re: The Great Multitool.org Trivia Thread (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,69427.msg1394320.html#msg1394320)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e2TLH0RH1R3Six1ymB_pBLiDDYfsRPcc-9hg3ASlul0bWsIWlcSm916zQPMiZd4DoNtYoFQajYAWej0qamA-dWeKxp0_aqsotsNkVRClP5ldV9MEkH1kAUp-CgyIJWrw-N9pZDeupsSAtJ2r_PQgT_=w1800-h2400-no)
This is 1004NBX CARABINER TOOL made in China I introduced in the previous chapter.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cKb2JXVQS9FMqmUHTsjdTB_LfH-bmxSQOwkD2uHCUUW0fSwrBg-aGnBFdwaDT6Fa-p2zvd3kQg1gRpMECwsq5H1s2xa1i5RbN7QIVHLJ5Upx-msPNgJ80zxLlzMLTjXU1Qf-tM8p2p4jVMltUAk8rl=w1800-h2400-no)
This is 1004X CARABINER TOOL NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Ver. made in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ebfzS7XAhTDFSUJsvyjbOTacCPBWs1PPypYtgoiUk6K_OD35uPWlH66Dvpu26vDjV_hGr7Q2VizqnZe9HjwM_Snk57hGZfC0sp_RI9PA4lvP1irrUV9lcdEjdRTpIGDPuQCiVzLdGOxcRMpzSTEc9F=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e6eX5Fsoln2_N9ObYxdZj57Vt2zwIgqJse58D3YvDoTlrrDM_nGcf1Gx0lxmlSf21dfpUr6w45XsNGmZjPsGhu2_2tC1TcNOpkV9Wz3W9hHaiDDaGzuf6cjz4vUD1LYoVxgYCnIviwf1X5g8eiwcie=w2400-h1600-no)
- Left 1004NBX (late model)
- Right 1004X Nat Geo ver. (initial model)
There are differences in pivot pins, serrated blades, Phillips drivers, etc.
Let's look at the details.
I'm sorry I arranged them in the reverse order.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ckut_jtWpZlgSyOF-Z7C8d0pIT7S9WDRbKRYIskuO9TpJlnBytq5cB3JiuDlqirw94ueFfUxDgh4sxWTvM5avKclN52snZJkh6wsCWcTSn2rz-xalMeYeESaOdO4oaTxb9zcHwHAdBFFI36-cChJ1U=w2400-h1600-no)
This time
- Left 1004X Nat Geo ver. (initial model)
- Right 1004NBX (late model)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f6YxCZT4sVi0OeTRtTD_EJoW2UYchklIehVa02e4pAX5NLES0DHzos-rYdxqwPaioArlx1b5RYftb1ouAdm1earl15ES1SD03bEUPS1RuAIMyJl4ul5CxWyPiMo1vtyzVN_G-Jg-hiS-xoAwZCOfNO=w2400-h1600-no)
In the initial model, the black frame extends to the joint.
In the late model, the joint parts are SS spacers.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fk0hwAPgd9AcOtqlOCiCzDLFUsMOUj-ktRjBfMGSUBSfadgkkwW5lQH15YlK6NWT3RoztVUCrqJFxO1Y5Hpj5RMWC4u_a14L7EZd5jT5BRZm0M1ZiBdkLi9z8QELZl0CsGsFCjg093RvIuSCc203s2=w2400-h1600-no)
Construction of joint parts in this area are also the same.
In the initial model, I think the shape of Philip driver is dull.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eBc020xUSF-iOEL7aK9KAUMdpoA_2Ds1A56yl0mmI0ee6wI5fSL-QET8qjHEaYpTmtvHRjvPGZxhDCXnk36LNzA8DUQD4hGERQQ0PCsyt02wxVPoD3HdEbvcZTlWW3H8TA96fOypbCcYr0XyaiRLfA=w2400-h1600-no)
Area of liner lock.
The late model has a simplified frame shape and uses spacers a lot.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ck4ak4Mk5YpUQR54qIl873_2CduGtSHi7JOyBzMTRtxaPzMBpe83_fm0S1SBcT_-p8aHe0V6N9meokehZd4UjEXUPOebcKbKzpyRow_18L6_BpcGl7M5i7077uL6mdaXwJMTFAYjixc4qDzHcMjfGC=w1800-h2400-no)
There is 1003YX JEEVA MINI CARABINER TOOL made in China.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fwN_mdifYsqnD7UySnDy3XkBqsAIz8-YKLinkWTo-sDPk_Oy-SQHUCwglLS0B5OOCdEn8BIMS5cPKbhr98X19ZxGMriudWg6lHIIUomKz7fNBkOXfvgjbfBmgqFlzOoRk-oN79twk7e5nIB7Wmxj5Z=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ehbQ_mj-KG6HZNKPSPPMpDNeopHud5oqgFpL9feXIvUJkka7Il3wGyEYiG_XbIGxJDAZFR5sxJcGTnIh49xdvRXHSNnFhEcbSqp4aDl3_5KoanrWhTAdnMhdcvHNqTfRfHLDJ6i4QSu2pVoKiHAMn9=w2400-h1600-no)
The mini carabiner tool has only a blade with liner lock, not include other tools.
Oh, no... Parts are distorted and I can't close properly.
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The Kershaw Carabinier Tool looks nice. It seems like a great one for hiking. Not so much for me as an EDC as it would be too visible.
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> ElevenBlade
Thank you for your reply!
Since the carabiner has non-load bearing, I think I can use it to attach on a belt or bag to carry only light things, or use it as a key holder. (｡•︿•｡)
But there are too few functions for its size. I think it is difficult to choose this for EDC.
ʅ(*´◡`)ʃ
Oh, I found another carabiner tool related to Japan.
I will introduce it next time. ( 'ω')／
Wow, I found I have three nuts!
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How about this Japanese knife?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Red-Multi-Tool-Folding-Pocket-Knife/164031441089
Looks like a swiss army knife, but isn't a direct copy.
Charles.
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> Charles
Thanks for the new information. *'ヮ')
We often see such tools in airport confiscations. I wasn't interested so far because I thought it was a cheap knockoff. (｡･з･｡)
But I saw tools with this mark in old magazines. I think I can find the manufacturer. Please wait a bit. o(・ω＜)o
What I know now is that the tools are from the 80s and 90s (from the year of publication of the magazines.) I've never heard of the people who collect this kind of SAK-like tools, even in Japan. I don't know the quality of tools and value to the collector. (´･ω･`)
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This might be the right place to ask.... and I may have already done so (so forgive the memory lapse)
Is anyone aware of a pocketknife that could be described as a combination or overlap of Victorinox Tomo, and Higonokami? It's a simple tool set like the Tomo, but all on one side of the tool. Size was between the two.
When I was small, my mother carried it in her purse. I have no idea what brand it was, but she said it was Japanese. it was well constructed, but no liners between tools such that they all came out when you opened one. Perfect for her light use.
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> Charles
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Red-Multi-Tool-Folding-Pocket-Knife/164031441089
When I first saw it, I immediately thought about this mark.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eyEjhZlcjaiYXPpAeN4eS19CvAX2Ysq17hJdABA54_0_DuOBjJzc6y5jvPkhsiD3cxhqrqVh9A7Vt4_G3PoqtVk4q4PEQEr9ImGgVqST3C_SFQkyuP-_-SiDvqzYil22LKdHcwPQou0p6vIryI9q2o=w1600-h2400-no)
1) Fukami, H. (1989). Nihon to Sekai no Knife Catalog '89, p56. Japan: Seibidou syuppan Co.,Ltd.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d9fTgS9RCFw9bSkuPO5UMS8rb7S-HegYoPpJcR5JvXWq2hbcbJ-f481YdUOfBzZYOqC3HX2rU-_4L4POd6RSH1F_qu6BijywGIT1e2yIrp-1AETyAS4PRJdtuGeQDSpK6Q1awOkrDrvfpf_IuSgbeK=s1301-no)
Enlarged view
AITOR Patrullero Verde
Off course it is not the AITOR knife. This was my mistake. I can't specify who was the manufacturer.
But I found the picture of this MT in the advertisement.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dI1tfvMOl5VuRDLQteTuhHh7gOq6enCw8HRr5ULCNSk3x0jzPsDMvvJJRbmNxTPUY-K9usu2jjpaSWwTZOehP1vamD_-vFzqHiLY_Die-3KziCL7EdM-n0CF1S9kXpYgLJy-TUoUdYHCPqh8tjchxd=w1600-h2400-no)
2) Doi, T. (Eds.) (February 1986). "Ikariya Cutlery Ad," Cutlery Catalog (Monthly Mono Magazine Vol. 5, No. 11 Extra Edition), p100. Japan: KK World Photo Press
Where's Wally? Waldo?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dSrADwDEffo_3MPjitRsUX3qKQYWOuaEqoeHY8ZLXw7RTMcAeu-FN7qSsSJXHXP5iWvmKMBA0kRGFRxBoAgrhlS8SAnMkH73OFCdI7XRvyg3-3lq2PQZ5hF_fUmg1hVjXWozf8xvTWw3hlpTMj0RUC=s407-no)
Enlarged view
The content of the description is;
Swiss army type
Domestic champion
15 functions, price ￥1,460, shipping cost ￥240
(The price of Real SAK champion in this store was ￥9,450 at that time.)
In Japan, it was sold over 30 years ago and was sold as a copy of SAK.
> ElevenBlade
I'm glad to hear that your mother used a Japanese pocket knife with love.
I hope some of the photos will help you find a memorable item for your mother.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dsRxtX4QBYMqa5UTib7YwMnzx2umDQDNoyW9qAXCXJu8C5hqdTDwb4QWIdKagww8Shekuit9cggOiGQn50io91LAqGBVA-1Up0K4GDQqLIwZWO9QGHYXger67Ho1ldyJJRnzgWW5H20Hz7n-oHkkLW=w2400-h1600-no)
Various types of Higonokami (collection of Hideki Sekine.)
3) Inaba, H. (Eds.) (April 2009). "Higonokami Taizen," Knife Magazine No.135 (Vol.24 No.2), pp22-23. Japan: KK World Photo Press
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fQO7EZV5O627CfS31o0ROrLAcRzgGmFgnPsKvPYxvOseOt_D-QanRn8PFu5M7TC9VuPb4bVE4NnEoCIpF4ae9L1hQtGmRsdiuwTbURBb7iYwGpNI3xuW9zBGoXBtJjnLOc-8oVCbTxBKIYF5pQ3iKJ=w2400-h1600-no)
Some of tiny size tools. The right end is Kaicut unknown model.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e4frAn2ENakg9Q1Q-QkzIoC6NbewzgFicAIE6RLQu2zP8zWyqXAwne72wAdBXuuNQeZZd8HdFkgWso_5m1TSSZBE7QZNIGwDOKtpBQRedWgENFTj_2W9ZjKRG6U4DSzLNV49cyCb-f4jA9NB369yIF=w3307-h1491-no)
Other pocket knives of Kaicut.
Ibid. 2)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dbJamnWaNr5XfsgU_gu1Zp2LE-TYffJkOsDYq4BLnAJEJzAZsVmzJ6g80rs6RSqWNddAk5vsg7Xq73bhQWf4JKo25qZ1DKe2IiaVudY9XExrG2VDd1j6-q0yVKMECSTPWUkQRwhcplOylBOmJNY6Tp=w1600-h2400-no)
Pocket knives made of Kershaw.
4) Iijima, K. (Eds.) (1983). “Kershaw,” Knives (Monthly Mono Magazine Vol. 2, No. 8 July Issue Extra Edition), p32. Japan: KK World Photo Press
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dbhVathzq3BRc6sxh1TZvzXONH6SaFAAIPk_TRUPw31wfqsFxNNRbULK9Hxh027ThWOa_2Pee8v-x2ig93s6La0Z8b2y5rFGRAX0-R8kMN3macs-Bkt7VeHiJHzTtYv9QDXmDWxNT3owTGRd-2z1zh=w1600-h2400-no)
Moki knife Co., Ltd. is one of the oldest cutlery which has manufactured and exported knives for foreign country in Seki city. Pictures with a yellow background are those pocket knives.
Right) Products around 1951 to 1952.
Left) Products around 1955 to 1965.
5) Doi, T. (Eds.) (December 1987). "Factory custom knife MOKI KNIFE Co., Ltd.," Knife Magazine No.7 (Vol.2 No.6), p74. Japan: KK World Photo Press
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dpJy7loW3TQQ3J9mTDWmohG9W5J4ubbJRNMnchc5Dmc9ENxtZM1kN5eV0C1_rP-muy_JIYOFG5cl-zFtRntr9dZNMKaa_4q8LJLN2wksCPj-NdWwICvo0LHKoqmI6v3xniZgJrQgiyEJecKiy_LPJS=w1600-h2400-no)
Pictures with a yellow background) Products around 1965 to 1975
Ibid. 5) p75
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eRTmalebBTURrAtrNimVs8ncYSPUIUZrXgtbenVmrtOF7qiWjTONqla3th45lXOwytcDHfwU44HBH4f0rXtWEI5jYtd1AkPo0PlWmc4VE4XOxDMUVEY5szWUaTyFOAT5sUZKXGKEuToDN4YH15FNt0=w1600-h2400-no)
Pictures with a yellow background) Products after 1975
Ibid. 5) p76
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Thank you Hiraboo-san!
It is something like this one, but shiny!
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I hope this information gives you a hint. (^o^)/
I'll do some research as well. ٩( ‘ω’ )و
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Yes it does. I was just curious more than anything else.
thanks!
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By the way, I didn't know anything about this Snap-on pocket knife until now.
I found out that this knife has been sold in eBay a lot. (ﾟдﾟ)！
・Vintage Liter Multipurpose Pocket Knife Made in U.S.A.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Liter-Multipurpose-Pocket-Knife-Made-in-U-S-A-/264408552332
"Bassett trim trio" may be more popular.
・Vintage Pocket Knife, Bassett Trim Trio
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pocket-Knife-Bassett-Trim-Trio/202993612571
There are some thread and post. ( ..)φ
・Re: Official Keychain Unlimited 30 Days challenge MAY DAY >:) (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80965.msg1926915.html#msg1926915)
・My first knife...was a multitool! The lowly Trim Trio. (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,723.0.html)
I am reading and studying them now. Wow, full of new information for me. (*'▽')
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Great to hear the community can tickle your curiosity too instead of you doing that to us :tu: :rofl:
(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*.✧
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Hi, Hiraboo!
One of our fellow member, WESCOG, just raised a question regarding a multitool made in Japan:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,84744.0.html (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,84744.0.html)
I was wondering maybe you'd be interested to chime in and maybe you would know the origin? :pok: :D
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> Mechanickal
Thank you very much :hatsoff:
Of course I am always finding a lot of wonderful unknown informations from you.
And it's a lot of fun to share what I know with you. (´ω｀*)
...But I'm pretty clumsy, so I made a mistake again. (´∇｀；)ゞ
When I posted this before;
・AL MAR KNIVES Timeline (in Japan) (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2103418.html#msg2103418)
I posted an AL MAR advertisement and wrote "AL MAR 4x4 Tool Mate was initially called EOD Knife. Thereafter they changed it to 4x4 Tool Mate."
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Z6UWOq9M_gKKMHAddto5B3KR0VKr2T1MbNyVD9lX5hVaTu_ZYy8yzAD9w6J7RCx7VDIUnvTCov9_f_2dFM6yirZHM-FiKFOeCtp5XlVzCrbkxoKuUaYHGGmER2xsfpPwpU6OoLHSVQ=w1600-h2400-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (October 1988). “AL MAR KNIVES Ad,” Knife Magazine No.12 (Vol.3 No.5), p47. Japan: KK World Photo Press
Certainly, the word "4x4 Tool Mate" is not used anywhere in this advertisement.
However, on the "New Product Introduction" page of the same magazine, they call it "4x4 Tool Mate" in the article.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fN3CGEOxncUQ0vLnujI5Axdhv39_OUhm2vZteaP5Vhkn_3IsawlKyvWyD-9rCJrFcQfMjU5_2150VILB8rvpQyh4qGNAdUuRX7qQFhockKIS1TxeFGIYOjWuNgxdVoFfT9aqmHuv13dCdoB3myOcA7=w1600-h2400-no)
Ibid p63 "New Products"
So, the name "4x4 Tool Mate" has been used since its release.
Strangely enough, however, they didn't call it "4x4 Tool Mate" even in the later two patterns of AL MAR ads.
( ,,｀･ ω´･)？
> comis
Thank you for guiding me.
Writing the above post so hard, it was time to go to bed. ＼(;ﾟ∇ﾟ)/
I will reply at a later date.
Good night zzz(´-ω⊂゛)
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Saw your post in the other thread, thank you for responding! :hatsoff:
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Buck Knives HitchHiker
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dzF5IWdGQqtVwi-VgOrBh7RhheW3cIevT3LTxwocLcYGZi3_VOniAgohbXUkk06f_swklzq2tNdGDENWsJ3WEutjflKoyjcNo_UVFWPXgzalUlPOaY-6S7javGSLJiD5oBXivImU6VMobSiSYZEGgP=w2400-h1600-no)
Buck 268 HitchHiker - Blade / Nail-file
I didn't know that Back Knives was selling some tools made by Japanese manufacturers.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e01MB-F8230yaKM0xmgG3pToEjbWAXmpwR0WK7lu00L-uzOK65UKtcZdwHF5F2ZuAdxtQC9--g67_5G9K5mbELhqvJ1xVMc7WIhHiYfUbdpIuViCMC7o6HijaHc9aPKQFiAgPnYOzGQTGaqajvzX6H=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c2kB1rPsXAlOA3X5vs3lEQXxm19Tusnm0X8QfwjXZuRS9LlZ0PAUQNhPSmXu6WeSaaln_c8_wpPL82LMn-sjTwbVqvow7pBSff1r_BLGSyQ2j3zDzDZlp6eYpIwJtrA0l1HVC6YmbmvE6ic5l8kU-b=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eM8S1_XQ1MvmsAFcy5RWGDC4MMmMRaH3ZU4As-Mzpnpp_czEPFbk76gUHFXvLQEIR8obJamRd4WqbeGw7K0UeSl-HcdMKU9tNRx5RUA3zPVSVT4IZC5W-jOf7rDmMlAVCLgPNMjv2Kj90q6JsVU74s=w2400-h1600-no)
When I googled this tool, I found some sellers said it was made in Seki-city. I think it is certain, but I couldn't find the other evidence.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cF6ThH49GauuzYHRPxviSzUfwMZR9K9-7xIRICtm6WCCQzl5F8inacWqpPe14JAWgh84sdZjnEoY2ZD4idgFkPswnZywKj2A18KTvbOvpYVzlyuWlGlCKxEeRGw3PYulrkMkY2MpAKEGSAQtLkHJZ5=w2400-h1600-no)
Left to right; 267 - Scissors, 268 - Blade / Nail-file, 266 - Knife
There is three types of HitchHiker.
A member of BladeForums named "oregon" posted about these discontinued tools in their thread.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/the-sunday-picture-show-4-3-2016.1383408/#post-15945294
According to this post, there may be more information in the Buck 2001 catalog.
(Oh, I find Buck 2002 catalog (https://buckcollectorsclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/BUCK-2002-Catalog.pdf), and there is Buck 753 Navigator! (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,1921.0.html))
Does anyone have a Buck 2001 catalog? :gimme:
I would like to know information about this tool. :dd:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fCI_RpEU_sxLURoYr8hK0Yq6Ige0dYDsEMlaskf8yKwUBIQCFcAmbbq7Yzn6qvBPnAfrDmr3w81W_28Se87VHVaFLPEWDwY_vpFO2d3bRjWG_jTzgut5CrMlR6ltY5owBMSqWHxh3UY5Jys7Dg58VC=w2400-h1600-no)
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Thank you Hiraboo-san!
It is something like this one, but shiny!
Since posting here... I have recently determined that the knife I was looking for is the Bassett Trim Trio. :tu:
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> ElevenBlade-san
I'm glad to hear that. ( ´ ▽ ` )b;
After that, I wanted to own the Bassett Trim Trio knife, and bought one.
It's pretty good knife!
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What a great thread! Thanks Hiroboo-san. I will be spending quite same time going thru this.
Lähetetty minun SM-T515 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
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> old Lefty-san
Thank you for reading. (*'∀'*)ゝ
Arigatou!!
Kershaw 3030
Kershaw made some Swiss Army Knife-type tools.
There is an article about Kershaw 3030 in SwissArmyKnights (https://www.swissarmyknights.com/articles/2010/may-2010/241-kershaw-sak).
See this excellent article for more detailed information.
I mentioned in Chapter 8 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2051073.html#msg2051073) about similarity between the Kershaw 3030 and IC. Cut Stunt V.
Now I show you more detail about this similarity.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fRe2GWdKjPYFvRkF6K5rvnj7sRrD3ySk_njqMLcUxUTXkowyq-OnzMJe_8bAbVrCjOYb-UIDtUUIAeoqeBSSrpS3JgZGfAugWobvisXDZDv-rWNuVWecnVoN2k8I3oryf-TLKPCyRzdMhIt9AMdgQN=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fMF43eZo4S6OHCKNstf8uSVcXy5IE13gfR4wL8CtiCkb4ogp8Ngv1fG4reCF1zZijryMQmKC_MONMkHJiQaSPDxwTjw5XfNQM2j38KzJCLjIweMHB186Oe6bTJiGTWFPblR7CTgFkeGcEtMT-qLCHf=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c8-fKiPM0FvmXeTpZVkQF7oBlkfM4ssI2wonyd2_2TsbYsOGLn3SrRORIQECT3ErE7-8Gf7x6YHziCetjcD0ZKSBH0_dwx7nYBZ9okHUAi9_-l-WWG7yU-BJ69XDRCe-BJOB4X4Z4B_QA0bcH3Eutt=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dW2hRpxPKZEzzKS07yfjKhA74Wy_VnyXBP-DP5-ZBStMUvUoUvpSnPkyRljwsbIxxcv9E4PwGgrLfOq2V6pcTp7U3C-teM34wKToMAf9LnSYoUsCJqkL-mRwnQWezWT5fnh_Os5TxYgoYErLBDQZ8p=w2400-h1600-no)
Buck; IC. Cut Stunt V Type-5 Sportsman
Front; Kershaw 3030
It looks different in size due to perspective. But both tools are just same size.
They look the same except for the handle material and Phillips driver/corkscrew.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ewh-DWlR_NPQMNmZS-iJNJ2xWQ2UZTKU18UbKvwn4ccs7Wao2PUSXLcDGwhblz4Nj7opADFE2GWBEaLMDP6MzQyDURXarAEUpAjk_VRn4iXnRTWA3OwqCoVcTsTzTFzjNEBeEU8zkirJ2Uueo02Rfk=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dKN2395JnsZgF8o7VE8MBFxJ_nWd-HkKLvI7uDUC-G5gSXRC_UvGWj5QP2tnySxg0f36GTFSyrISaMyOhadkE-tlqCF_lptcoel9lwl6z5t2eztS0_fYEmTDkS0ry_MDcva-di3pd03r5LyPQisVLz=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fY6dansYdxZ6crqTep2D5c7emCkXzyy_QMvO6Lm6TlLFwWsZbRNQAtqMQZ5z_85nd2R5dEjIQfgIgpwD2P2C7Vj4JtXZMmNSoFui9PTFgwS-fJHNl1ddAIFWXSq92gGPHvfvOVqkZgEpY40OS8r-Cd=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cnl_GNXe5dlDY1XvhuQyktc43anmJhMINSIDr7VVofnpEA5tVmH5Tagq7M7krQ1NHOHoL1ik-wZ28fzYuMoagwtLITp5OD1ixbYOcmbBSQkrtYDnRXRwTnIes9fjqOb06VMmQh9o3l5W6dzBll6gww=w2400-h1600-no)
Left; Kershaw 3030, Right; IC. Cut Stunt V
The shape of the base of the blade (ricasso?) is slightly different.
The other details are very similar.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e4R-i_tGgSsej6vnk_ors3Nu-uYK3jPNyjBCgfUDVYl_XHl5HdHwnuAVP4gdabpxBtB0A8b-X7oQjNUpjxLMrIPQBzDZRTVXJNgSKeGW5ujYvmWyr85hCKnnec9UzDSqNbvR47PCoop3QUS5Us_fZH=w2400-h1600-no)
The positions of tweezers and toothpicks are opposite.
It has been commonplace for manufacturers in Seki-city to enter into OEM contracts with each other.
So I think that IC. Cut was in charge of manufacturing this tool, and Kershaw (Kai corporation) sold it with their brand.
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> old Lefty-san
Thank you for reading. (*'∀'*)ゝ
Arigatou!!
Kershaw 3030
Kershaw made some Swiss Army Knife-type tools.
There is an article about Kershaw 3030 in SwissArmyKnights (https://www.swissarmyknights.com/articles/2010/may-2010/241-kershaw-sak).
See this excellent article for more detailed information.
I mentioned in Chapter 8 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2051073.html#msg2051073) about similarity between the Kershaw 3030 and IC. Cut Stunt V.
Now I show you more detail about this similarity.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fRe2GWdKjPYFvRkF6K5rvnj7sRrD3ySk_njqMLcUxUTXkowyq-OnzMJe_8bAbVrCjOYb-UIDtUUIAeoqeBSSrpS3JgZGfAugWobvisXDZDv-rWNuVWecnVoN2k8I3oryf-TLKPCyRzdMhIt9AMdgQN=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fMF43eZo4S6OHCKNstf8uSVcXy5IE13gfR4wL8CtiCkb4ogp8Ngv1fG4reCF1zZijryMQmKC_MONMkHJiQaSPDxwTjw5XfNQM2j38KzJCLjIweMHB186Oe6bTJiGTWFPblR7CTgFkeGcEtMT-qLCHf=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c8-fKiPM0FvmXeTpZVkQF7oBlkfM4ssI2wonyd2_2TsbYsOGLn3SrRORIQECT3ErE7-8Gf7x6YHziCetjcD0ZKSBH0_dwx7nYBZ9okHUAi9_-l-WWG7yU-BJ69XDRCe-BJOB4X4Z4B_QA0bcH3Eutt=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dW2hRpxPKZEzzKS07yfjKhA74Wy_VnyXBP-DP5-ZBStMUvUoUvpSnPkyRljwsbIxxcv9E4PwGgrLfOq2V6pcTp7U3C-teM34wKToMAf9LnSYoUsCJqkL-mRwnQWezWT5fnh_Os5TxYgoYErLBDQZ8p=w2400-h1600-no)
Buck; IC. Cut Stunt V Type-5 Sportsman
Front; Kershaw 3030
It looks different in size due to perspective. But both tools are just same size.
They look the same except for the handle material and Phillips driver/corkscrew.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ewh-DWlR_NPQMNmZS-iJNJ2xWQ2UZTKU18UbKvwn4ccs7Wao2PUSXLcDGwhblz4Nj7opADFE2GWBEaLMDP6MzQyDURXarAEUpAjk_VRn4iXnRTWA3OwqCoVcTsTzTFzjNEBeEU8zkirJ2Uueo02Rfk=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dKN2395JnsZgF8o7VE8MBFxJ_nWd-HkKLvI7uDUC-G5gSXRC_UvGWj5QP2tnySxg0f36GTFSyrISaMyOhadkE-tlqCF_lptcoel9lwl6z5t2eztS0_fYEmTDkS0ry_MDcva-di3pd03r5LyPQisVLz=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fY6dansYdxZ6crqTep2D5c7emCkXzyy_QMvO6Lm6TlLFwWsZbRNQAtqMQZ5z_85nd2R5dEjIQfgIgpwD2P2C7Vj4JtXZMmNSoFui9PTFgwS-fJHNl1ddAIFWXSq92gGPHvfvOVqkZgEpY40OS8r-Cd=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cnl_GNXe5dlDY1XvhuQyktc43anmJhMINSIDr7VVofnpEA5tVmH5Tagq7M7krQ1NHOHoL1ik-wZ28fzYuMoagwtLITp5OD1ixbYOcmbBSQkrtYDnRXRwTnIes9fjqOb06VMmQh9o3l5W6dzBll6gww=w2400-h1600-no)
Left; Kershaw 3030, Right; IC. Cut Stunt V
The shape of the base of the blade (ricasso?) is slightly different.
The other details are very similar.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e4R-i_tGgSsej6vnk_ors3Nu-uYK3jPNyjBCgfUDVYl_XHl5HdHwnuAVP4gdabpxBtB0A8b-X7oQjNUpjxLMrIPQBzDZRTVXJNgSKeGW5ujYvmWyr85hCKnnec9UzDSqNbvR47PCoop3QUS5Us_fZH=w2400-h1600-no)
The positions of tweezers and toothpicks are opposite.
It has been commonplace for manufacturers in Seki-city to enter into OEM contracts with each other.
So I think that IC. Cut was in charge of manufacturing this tool, and Kershaw (Kai corporation) sold it with their brand.
:like: looks like a really good knife for camping.
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> ElevenBlade-san
:iagree:
These two models are far superior in quality to other SAK-like tools.
Oh, one thing. Maybe the blades of Victorinox have a polished finish by tumbling process. But I think these two models were real mirror finished.
Of course, Victorinox excels in overall accuracy.
I have little experience camping since I was a kid. （；＞＜）
I want to go camping.
I want to eat delicious camping food! (*￣0￣)/
G. Sakai FieldTool
As I mentioned Chapter 6 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2044953.html#msg2044953), I have always been looking for a FieldTool.
Yes, I finally got it!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cLuh3meNa-bVAGYlnn2ALHiNX4azkeB1oeW8W1EYPnLGsvLehZAWi8J2sS0EYbTYjm-8sGZSb0zzhB8c3ukwPPb7fstvkGALeDFSI6aNH0EdmujMS_3TttGTUtfC-aITQlAuEGOoIc-lWfq1O1pqcK=w2400-h1600-no)
J-sews posted about this tool before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,29203.msg500887.html#msg500887). He also had looking for it. I hope he will read my post someday.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cvrXIfgf_lYkf_dzUOXupz9VSuhO0JUvaGi7hnfrRu5WRroHHMPvHcdNuIW6yHVorrvi9J9fwWaN2bCFxhSqYoiIBLjDuMSBj0tUkvY74-v6kZ980r-uqJMVYklMdllrHdS4HmsN8rB-ykZJp9QgDa=w2400-h1600-no)
G. Sakai logo. A samurai.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cBBIcyBp7oj8gWMGnr11Yh6RG6MZ4geZysLVqdfNg-S7KWElL_AXYN1k5sP7ImNz0OWTWbLDM6V-EAqXbGWHFdXhFNBvk9wqOSauR61_irUv0VBDPnPqiUY8ppu10c6OXp9IJZA9rp2GXT2jjOe_Zb=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cuvTH8HO5ONlUM-NUa8erAMKJfAWniXOOp8WuoaD2DaDXh6Bx_JWEJKNd0Zne5xO0caI5z657Wklhxqt9izoGGg70Wgd1V-gXRqJXrHeNTIkjVl4-6XWFQQ8QsMAYY0cYjtQ-IQwEvxmzDgWEQA1BN=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f7QlYUB3HuUxlm0RblrUo3vw66xegLhMO9otmdFe292mL8ldum4OTx3i9GFkkFx9jHWislOPDreo5k87ynJbP4BMEMxWl29ng_D2cHuo44jTBCZClD4AaKJ9LAYPDs67nqr5YragGU7W1-ylrLoCxy=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eET2mhupbXUD7JAwBs5yuFJXM-kTwYUdTjdkY2ipZF0HDi5H3xMawMpp9M1Alj_42FpXG6uHp1S4Uysv1rqLq-YaRMAbrGlttYD_faeJdHJC4XSjvmSdZdYUAHfLXqAQ2PgX5evc3OR5GXJJL6mZPQ=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cUm2oCDA4d6APEXDLvUOKnZQhpkbN8smgxv_iKVTzJz4JCbkZHcQScUKm0Xz3cesuN7jjf0Jv4HnJEg5lkDRG9x-TZNaaSqQaGiFI3GAcyamTmE88dQyDOOd-3sFQcqz5pr7UaCy7u8H2cRDQJ-GPF=w2400-h1600-no)
The thin handle is slightly bent, so it won't get in the way of the Phillip screwdriver.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ez3UN9bzm22T7dZaqjgPI9ZPKA9hQwsLMjIffP0G36ORInkelwvy6vgaEx--UX6eRTgOmpsqXybg9FtcrkFq6cSy23kl3t4wCaTwsaw8gDZUbvZYcQMT8nam9lZwF0AKgoegB9j_UlGauBFYNto-FN=w2400-h1600-no)
Some fixed head multi tool related to Japan.
Left to right;
Leatherman J-PST (for size comparison)
A. G. Russell AG-TOOL (In Japan, released by Mitsuboshi cutlery, probably made by G. Sakai)
G. Sakai FieldTool
SOG ToolClip (In Japan, released by Mitsuboshi cutlery, probably made by G. Sakai)
Al Mar 4x4 Tool Mate (made by G. Sakai)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f1flkJPIymtCtIeR9lbXiLMJTJv8FiRFsQz_rzVh5kawaog-OoTCBc7qfFKdcgPKEWAsJUMU7AC7e7DUnsikDlHvEFHKFAru6Z2O5Ye82SMhz98ebc7dhenPuXTulOUncZoEHTCmW9wN9hRWs6rnsc=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cBCVtbBHuyZPqLg0p55kjY9z13RjitUBCaS7n4FVHq1YfMPT_od8FWTzjBeIjag2nnm-LqgfWzk1RUzbpU316p2_IEHeWEc-FldHKxUNTFIg0Wwxcag_9S5DI-LKBNLPStGYsjXC08Iat5_n8cH9QH=w2400-h1600-no)
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I have little experience camping since I was a kid. （；＞＜）
I want to go camping.
I want to eat delicious camping food! (*￣0￣)/
Another great post hiraboo, Thank You ! for adding to the collective knowledge on MTo :tu: :tu: :tu: :salute: :hatsoff:
And congratulations on finding a FieldTool. I know it can be very satisfying finally getting a rare tool that you have been looking for for a long time.
I thought the AG Russell AG-Tool MT looked a bit familiar, and sure enough when I looked on my spreadsheet I have one almost the same. Mine doesn't have any markings on the handle, only "A.G. Russell" on the knife tang, and "A.G. Russell" printed on the box in large print, and a sticker on the end of the box with "AG-Tool", "1 EA", MADE IN JAPAN" printed on it. The tool is quite small, and feels very high quality.
By the way, often camping food seems more delicious than it really is because by the time you have set up camp and prepared a meal you are very hungry, and food always tastes better when you are hungry. ;) :D
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:iagree: with Greg.
Great post and congrats on the new purchase. Absolutely fantastic! The samurai badge on the tool is great. Now I have another want on my list. :(. But the journey and hunt are really most of the fun. :D
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That AG Russel looks very similar to the Marble's fishing tool, but with bypass cutters instead of anvil cutters. Very cool!
Charles.
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Where are the earlier posts to this thread?
Sounds like it's interesting.
Is it just me, because the beginning pages by the OP appear to be missing content.
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Where are the earlier posts to this thread?
Sounds like it's interesting.
Is it just me, because the beginning pages by the OP appear to be missing content.
there was apparently a server crash a few days ago... a lot of content has gone missing. the Admins are working hard to recover as much as they can.
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there was apparently a server crash a few days ago... a lot of content has gone missing. the Admins are working hard to recover as much as they can.
Ok, thanks.
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Sorry for replying late.
> Greg
Thank you for warm words! (b゜v｀*)
I used to be desperately looking for new MTs. But now I realize that you and other members are already had most of tools I want. If I have something I want to know, I can ask you anytime, so now it's not as desperate as it used to be. (*´ω｀)ﾉ
> Yadda
Thank you very much! (σ´∀｀)σ
But the journey and hunt are really most of the fun.
:iagree:
I'm a little sad because one of my goals has been achieved. But inspired by your activities, I have set new goals.
I will announce the results here. About "Wonder Knife". d☆´ー')
> ChopperCharles
Thanks to your post, I remembered other tools similar to AG-TOOL.
I will introduce them as well.
Please enjoy! (*′∇`*)
> Marcellus
For now it looks normal to me. Is that okay? ヾ(・ω・`
I hope that this place will be restored soon and you will enjoy it.
> ElevenBlade
I didn't know that it was going to be such a big deal. (￣□￣;)!!
Thank you for the explanation.
By the way, I have an additional little information about the your mother's knife.
I will post it later. (^▽^;)
AG-Tool and some similar MTs
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eICP0H62whf-3_7_iB0atMgbIxPIk1Wocynjg45wSSlwQOdwnWlJyiqrPe-ZApL2oXh65__J10soUjaJM8dlGZ8AiKlBW3diA3OVFJ5PWBxPemcqM8XGJI1GASOc27HPAWzn2eDwdnUZv0DwiDkHTr=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f3mxxLSn4Rj1UUgyTw7-KFsy1SiH0DYeEaVxbxUKa6eYuq3jxLnQPxJncE19a-4_YnsMBZRjrXC8CdJgzskvOdcDSwzl5vly_-8jTfCnD9dqPhMSWsP22PzTsyoiY1fkZ5XZuHnSFBRKYk0xBDlwE8=w2016-h1512-no)
Left to right;
An unknown electrician tool made in France.
An unknown tool made by Monopol in Solingen, Germany.
Marbles MR227 Fishing Pliers Knife.
A.G.Russel AG-TOOL
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fFmFtZmmtbrb3L3jQsjJWtY3mtEHAG2PFt0g1yg3gO6Hklj3eAPAFczOjEF9cbB--J9KTH4XnmZWqZ2MDW_R1tUsVqVGxXjR0SnWdoJzDz3wPSNWlkjAVwUIqvlSaG80ZSL_ztdkc7qLlRfCfXYtyy=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dbe-_4CN2OyA2m9vj74--cRsuNsCS65Nb1odg5v8kvKDm2kr2b2OV0Fxna42jhbgJclJ8dl2DmgbkZcTn5AjqlzSC8zjl07UjILsFBn54MKnfxRhLQ4Y_5ALPNCIg-HyrcGZqUtAGlz8XR3BirTVWq=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3do1dZO-sUt3RMsahQufgLLtY1QtIY5UD5OfY94ab_ILQNsZgZdNMlM4zVhvLMel_ANzaD9webIeP2hBrOZbHHAvAhGueMTa_tZwr0pgGMHOStaRtt0XjzyEfWxCeynvxf9xR8CuCPKBC8ClwgCqGZA=w2016-h1512-no)
An unknown electrician tool made in France.
L'ELECTRIC
I don't know anything about French tools, so please correct any mistakes.
As far as I investigated, "Breveté S.G.D.G." means "Government is not liable for breakdowns or unforeseen circumstances", and this system continued until the latter half of the 1960s. Ah... maybe. I don't know very well.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dD9NQVdq6eHr2VhERNfz3fSQTR5zUb9ETGLw6PzCr1zbedh3qzw43tTFd33uyqMtSPGwMyTuVx2DEzalad0KEv69apdWnRQ6a7J6Fqz5RJpBwC4VG7LNMAWx9ljNqee4dXYJfUcOkwZKJ2Wd1F5yKb=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cnkBXpmFYG_-9uMl25hSgwEmEpDyPhdGCYYqRN78jzKx3Xcxio28pmMeU4NwPyE7K61KwDw7jfSObR_P8HiBaZQlofIxsowsUUvqBAg41FYzZUBVTEmcwhxSfE4tG7h52O9KKqYgNPoz04pS8T5Zxw=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fNhBgOioRForJ2t-OnHGyr0YsXER2hZHg1HfN_pbyDfIhQEJrCfw7vBrxJU_VYnfd-HpCCEoXFEeWhbEM4xkGLJyZy5iCo7XDr8Eg5HYd8lIjOZBAI1WPJCDy-I0bwBuV07fLRtm0-cCPI5i0g0QWA=w2012-h1512-no)
An unknown tool made by Monopol in Solingen, Germany.
I also don't know anything about German tools, so please correct the mistake.
As far as I investigated, "D.G.M." is an Italian progressive metal band.
...Oh I'm sorry, just kidding.
I think probably it means "Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde(German Society for Materials)" or something. Ah... maybe. Please help!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dgidpiYVxmQLefSpoGSZWqugWPcdwaGNdpPltdiZODNqTOLsmlBtBmxgVtfksqfuT9C3L7Thw8NVjB_Ud1wwBA7rU0AwwkDCJWxxGfO7veyxJ86Vm3yqqH1064nJzoolq_zXX-xrb0ojPccW_ttCU4=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ceGZjzSjsaJNXNJktcwX_21Rc5IBW5QpWroybJSRPNCk4c2bBVvE4xFvze4MWBJmbcvACxPN5hWUt-9CDl8-P31BbvAlkt6C1JvRd0p_B9pT2frXA0XSma76v511vTOrinYAWD0GpCZ7SWDLR91TPK=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3chidiH2HkBHbxM_KTNCxaC-e6c16dgOqbLWXM88YLuKRmdwnSiuKf2NGUlFvTjYIu1S0A1KZv0Gd7UzXXmYlq_9JHnq0stQNm1CDaBSJvfQRkbv6IKrJpLQUnB208JaOrnEVSaKw9wmsAdgm3ztsjO=w2016-h1512-no)
Marbles MR227 Fishing Pliers Knife.
It is etched "Safety Pliers", made in China.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dIqKZWbCtp2_sXmyLLoE-_PBrocetshYxFSRaP8m7ePtB7kAFHt6CvWuQM5nnQRYjTOqXFEYQLblS4FuSM5hzclK7qzVb1HyuxEY0o3JpRziKTe9nQpmdH_kegQLNF7Dn1iOzu3pUbso-Jadu2_htM=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dHaGZu3diqJWyL3YOSfAHvGO223RqddICnTsCBEjjj98gUMQ9lSoq-hh_AYFhbJe4fTlu4TO4n7Gv_-tfk-vjC2e5x_Kf5indl37VjQIAImJ2e1DEmFakSZAt2N07CqIbG-NkVYfWxRWBBGDKUb1KG=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fOsMyvrfXEqjcrba2cW8-hNJtDu6IJv-RoDK3afSYJSQn5lOYbqynv3RZsJXRPj_RASjgVBy4OBoinwrFirtFJY8IgtD7O0poUt5_hekGlf9FjMli6Y5H6dj7SjEsoCXaQ-TtPNntBZpLTBdlfQtOd=w2016-h1512-no)
A.G.Russel AG-TOOL
Made in Seki, Japan. One side of the file is a serrated blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eyT4LjrXwxbBrj6FwKkWsi6ys7EMpBbhBSel5-SWclmQ2vBtNaHVQuiYoZsAVzSe8QYzMc0AH5exlm0uoPNNR3GuIizcZsSGNBS1aJokiRBXl0e97ysT-bvAZg8DZe9UVxwSwPPfY7k2JeUkwtC840=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cUmc57xk8Hg557Gu805j2oRxOo8sKkes4Q5Ns7ELARBNd12Sayhexc2-2yBg0gF2tj7EU0NS_7HeNjmcKFxdDJRKba3b5wY_wSHGzTpx0NeEDdJIA95hEh1H5NEetvcEcuVrgd6DknA9CQOB4TddRa=w2016-h1512-no)
The order is the same as the top photo.
Enlarged photo of handle locking mechanism.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dv12ffGq_gqHFUuCkzfOhD5qT7gUaFPzA-XMp-oh_DECAn4vvw6x94Csl0bEyPu3DOLs4yFwPvnI0p8zNGgMn8bUcBk4a_W8FaP70GOUVpGh5k5IR9Rf7dBdyL6oW0ajZG1KZLqzuUgJuUSOQeGCC4=w2016-h1512-no)
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Oh! I find more information about these French and German tools!
I learned a lot. :woohoo: MTo forum is amazing. :like:
Please read these thread.
・Some of my collection....... (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,44031.0.html)
・Please Help Me Identify - C. Everts Germany (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67267.0.html)
・E. Behrman L'Electric Multi-Tool Pliers (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,49812.0.html)
・Off brand 7 day challenge - L'Electric Brevete SGDG (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80258.0.html)
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Your posts are very educational. I enjoyed reading this thread. :hatsoff: :tu:
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I'm glad this thread was restored by the technical people.
What an interesting presentation.
Thanks Hiroboo for your time and effort.
I was reminded that I had a card tool hidden away in my socks drawer that was long forgotten.
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One more German tool thread.
・Hoffritz Version of Seaboard Multitool (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,49294.0.html)
> Chako
Thank you very much! :hatsoff:
Like everyone else, I am always surprised your beautiful collection. And I really enjoy to see it. o(´▽｀*)/♪
> Marcellus
I also thank everyone who runs the forum. o(´ω｀*)
And thank you for your warm words. o(^▽^)o
I'm interested in the card tools you have.
Please show me someday!
Bassett Trim-Trio and similar tools
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fIKPZchTUUWo3auS0vKB9AQ8VeuiwzdCpYSNhV-LF99j7bfKiBWGV3EYQtE31UgGJtcyOuhm9zCI5LXDTFsF1tfI09OkVokox99S1jNd7xmy7yOUteHdAiDA291nYZRTriX-fhiJzFYI6-ltI0ou4A=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cmO-PyqxMTURLgh7w3ZLBqV36bFAOct8nyTkUmL9r3HCjP4U07vWxMPHYzbMHwGf5ZAE1kNx1RzZadr0nsNnrNHFeDeb-whkez3ZSYeJT15i4TT8nEKYUq-qpvYH9ERTj3pI-8pIch0l_qAOVK-cGn=w1512-h2016-no)
Upper to Lower
・kaicut unknown folding pocket knife (made in Japan)
・Liter USA folding pocket knife advertising Snap-on Tools
・Bassett Trim-Trio folding pocket knife
kaicut knife has two tool blades and the other knife has three tool blades.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3edY6pjjkmZz4QrLKW5tsAI61tyPeWIBuk_T-_m1bR71VLO0pOru5_VTQFYf0bP9FHVAMpxvuGHtGE6aANg4EiGScp4o2XlTPdYigbQoQOK2qWqfREzf-gLw6K3nPJcb8rcsLQ2XDtup9qv8mTHukMl=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dHIGXw4pT62DHNHHgHIoLQJieMsOVm4SLv3ODaZuhMZwLZ92GJVqImVC04cY9L9052xowhZinWcVUWU0OTU9idf_sP2bAm7Ar2H4Fdp7QN_4I-ukd6AFJ-jubag8bhKoBqAfxSERsc3yqsBaYQZz4m=w2016-h1512-no)
・Bassett Trim-Trio
I'm not sure about this tool. Please let me know if you have any information.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dx6MBEhhLwTpTeSCXAv5tNnj8Jy-kMXcVMWRXgbWNZXYNA_WKXlre0Su8XBRMbA_7lMHj62uAgP3FpXCSBOy2DmuYTvNjqG1dkbrSWIsPBwakpnQ9wTqgq_P4YvOhxVs2VmG0xM-6Yi3l6hXwp4gAU=w2226-h1091-no)
The patent document of Bassett Trim-Trio (US 2,779,098) (1957)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cd21tZ6s0mzNR9fs1c5tYS3WWIYrlr2yGT-RJTjG3kmlhMu7AIM8IFPp4IurVxUrGPzYc8T5-4Tq13CQ2qdcx2PoxUspRWvX9RmzR1PaICcJ_tgcUP0BGJVrlDcEdBC2yWPeIkFWYbI2LQEReMbN89=w2016-h1512-no)
・Liter USA folding pocket knife
I'm also not sure about this tool. Please let me know if you have any information.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dZIorq5ozVuvQ0cTWgiY98uCAeouV7kYpWbnUC5vDVTstWlddfTBVTTn3TSEq7FWe8_tkWifHtT1e5P6E9onXg2iSPDgkwem4L3252RmuvGgco-lgKXAx53Ebnf-drUALRXC_d7NrctLNM-C0m0PMb=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cCI8cCCGL9b3KgC8E31tk2by5hzVw6N8OliWNx8lNCmDnDvcqoRCERV2hTIhQYfvriznAG5_w8_Ow49PxEArUyeg5J1pe52Fyt_RZWMqbrNQQQnP4UeMDjPWyvL3ALlCd-6WeWYZWXTpL3dE0DBWSq=w2016-h1512-no)
kaicut was one of the brands owned by KAI corp., Japan.
Considering similarity, this knife is apparently influenced by Trim-Trio, rather than Japanese Higonokami.
This is a shot blast finish and is not shiny. I think it's different from the tool ElevenBlade's mother had. However, as your mother remembers, it is possible that the tool is made in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fqTG6g5Io0_VZiWFaDQhJCS0fI1dC3pNSaD_bDMPomPLEmlknToyS9O0up4iiXnlnch1jZXaWNplSSvWfcQeBXpmqqXNq6PR52ooGZ7fqUAufrld9vwKiPGAIT-ZHDBsSwjGS_UIw2GPABqSGB28vg=w2379-h1123-no)
Patent document of kaicut (昭55-73281) (1980)
About base of the tool blade, locking mechanism.
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One more German tool thread.
・Hoffritz Version of Seaboard Multitool (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,49294.0.html)
> Chako
Thank you very much! :hatsoff:
Like everyone else, I am always surprised your beautiful collection. And I really enjoy to see it. o(´▽｀*)/♪
> Marcellus
I also thank everyone who runs the forum. o(´ω｀*)
And thank you for your warm words. o(^▽^)o
I'm interested in the card tools you have.
Please show me someday!
Bassett Trim-Trio and similar tools
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fIKPZchTUUWo3auS0vKB9AQ8VeuiwzdCpYSNhV-LF99j7bfKiBWGV3EYQtE31UgGJtcyOuhm9zCI5LXDTFsF1tfI09OkVokox99S1jNd7xmy7yOUteHdAiDA291nYZRTriX-fhiJzFYI6-ltI0ou4A=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cmO-PyqxMTURLgh7w3ZLBqV36bFAOct8nyTkUmL9r3HCjP4U07vWxMPHYzbMHwGf5ZAE1kNx1RzZadr0nsNnrNHFeDeb-whkez3ZSYeJT15i4TT8nEKYUq-qpvYH9ERTj3pI-8pIch0l_qAOVK-cGn=w1512-h2016-no)
Upper to Lower
・kaicut unknown folding pocket knife (made in Japan)
・Liter USA folding pocket knife advertising Snap-on Tools
・Bassett Trim-Trio folding pocket knife
kaicut knife has two tool blades and the other knife has three tool blades.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3edY6pjjkmZz4QrLKW5tsAI61tyPeWIBuk_T-_m1bR71VLO0pOru5_VTQFYf0bP9FHVAMpxvuGHtGE6aANg4EiGScp4o2XlTPdYigbQoQOK2qWqfREzf-gLw6K3nPJcb8rcsLQ2XDtup9qv8mTHukMl=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dHIGXw4pT62DHNHHgHIoLQJieMsOVm4SLv3ODaZuhMZwLZ92GJVqImVC04cY9L9052xowhZinWcVUWU0OTU9idf_sP2bAm7Ar2H4Fdp7QN_4I-ukd6AFJ-jubag8bhKoBqAfxSERsc3yqsBaYQZz4m=w2016-h1512-no)
・Bassett Trim-Trio
I'm not sure about this tool. Please let me know if you have any information.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dx6MBEhhLwTpTeSCXAv5tNnj8Jy-kMXcVMWRXgbWNZXYNA_WKXlre0Su8XBRMbA_7lMHj62uAgP3FpXCSBOy2DmuYTvNjqG1dkbrSWIsPBwakpnQ9wTqgq_P4YvOhxVs2VmG0xM-6Yi3l6hXwp4gAU=w2226-h1091-no)
The patent document of Bassett Trim-Trio (US 2,779,098) (1957)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cd21tZ6s0mzNR9fs1c5tYS3WWIYrlr2yGT-RJTjG3kmlhMu7AIM8IFPp4IurVxUrGPzYc8T5-4Tq13CQ2qdcx2PoxUspRWvX9RmzR1PaICcJ_tgcUP0BGJVrlDcEdBC2yWPeIkFWYbI2LQEReMbN89=w2016-h1512-no)
・Liter USA folding pocket knife
I'm also not sure about this tool. Please let me know if you have any information.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dZIorq5ozVuvQ0cTWgiY98uCAeouV7kYpWbnUC5vDVTstWlddfTBVTTn3TSEq7FWe8_tkWifHtT1e5P6E9onXg2iSPDgkwem4L3252RmuvGgco-lgKXAx53Ebnf-drUALRXC_d7NrctLNM-C0m0PMb=w2016-h1512-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cCI8cCCGL9b3KgC8E31tk2by5hzVw6N8OliWNx8lNCmDnDvcqoRCERV2hTIhQYfvriznAG5_w8_Ow49PxEArUyeg5J1pe52Fyt_RZWMqbrNQQQnP4UeMDjPWyvL3ALlCd-6WeWYZWXTpL3dE0DBWSq=w2016-h1512-no)
kaicut was one of the brands owned by KAI corp., Japan.
Considering similarity, this knife is apparently influenced by Trim-Trio, rather than Japanese Higonokami.
This is a shot blast finish and is not shiny. I think it's different from the tool ElevenBlade's mother had. However, as your mother remembers, it is possible that the tool is made in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fqTG6g5Io0_VZiWFaDQhJCS0fI1dC3pNSaD_bDMPomPLEmlknToyS9O0up4iiXnlnch1jZXaWNplSSvWfcQeBXpmqqXNq6PR52ooGZ7fqUAufrld9vwKiPGAIT-ZHDBsSwjGS_UIw2GPABqSGB28vg=w2379-h1123-no)
Patent document of kaicut (昭55-73281) (1980)
About base of the tool blade, locking mechanism.
:like: Basset Trim Trio :D
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> ElevenBlade
Yes, it is really cool tool!
Walton’s Thumb Fisherman’s Multi-Tool
To know about this tool, please read this blog,
AVIDMAX blog
Walton’s Thumb, The Ultimate Fisherman’s Multi Tool (https://blog.avidmax.com/2016/01/26/waltons-thumb-the-ultimate-fishermans-multi-tool/)
This tool was made in Japan from the early 1970s to the late 1980s. In 2015, it was produced in China and sold again.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dEYWLrbJDSvD0V11dCSO_JkKkygR14BYdqP_w1mHqSbQUmzMzgeDuKTTQ7PinbOIzp7Ka4fI96F-MySpVe0Pwh83DixZsrpaSA8S_l5Tb3zaJVvjiq5c8ABFKdWAcmd5uAE1f39uQnneCmJzRp6xfs=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper: Late model made in China
Lower: Early model made in Japan
"Walton's Thumb" logo was printed (etched) on the late model. On the other hand, logo was engraved on the early model.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dwIeaj9hta9-gbs0aqJkVuri2_XRHWmL2qzjjHzNjd97Y4fL7-URLIDLrVvGmgIPADhHjnYweGxTOflkIJnratFgbJx9N9qOHFACpqvuI-wiVrujHTwjsH7wkPnLRtgg6W0WNjkLUAb66XYKaZ6NJi=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fcW0KeSnHbaDCFTYEg8pK4qjAoWP3mKOJQBK_nQB5zP8yFy8bmUJ1QARbveam5dR2hDulOBAoBPiQ4O_lamElM_GKqXW5n8er6F5zy1lM5ntYfmbbB4SYPfoW7w12qu58LjN3GDK_jawx53jotdl8j=w1600-h2400-no)
In the late model, country of origin information (made in China) was printed on the packaging.
In the early model, it was engraved on the body.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cJjqnjJ1PXqEQWG_Th7mjjl4GQiaD855_drLfwEYnyuD9w18ZUebi4OjhbrDUqiulZu0O-YkINCz0PQ-EAGtA_HN4HWQye_bceWvRPFRaAc68yA5uArPixFUietOLAh6-qIMn3gD6y-RqjQvS6gA_7=w2400-h1600-no)
Late model: etched "WT", "WALTON'S THUMB・WALTON'S THUMB"
Early model: engraved "HR", "WALTON'S THUMB | BY HANK ROBERTS"
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e6IEM7QXQNlNYHpvHcVtu6nEudAFVqBMkGaKFGdsWSPOWMLoedvDFe5W6c2A-DIyTeT_lNKrlnOitM9pBp8EOapLbZB1ovwqgsHlUesDlhglJsd8D7lmqfFAHf8bcJQMfw2DUqSl4OEzy7IGNHBfyP=w2400-h1600-no)
Patent information was engraved on the early model.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eVLu5wj5IxxKU29T2xJlgwVFbBp1-SrAHWCvkS5IQexTOfa1yQzaolcCqI5pkuzDFZg3dPH7-OXyMpxPJ7Dkh-n6abJYRxSngasPmTENc2m4QfGKhZjETsPjXE6H27RBZ7KCy47bXtBmNV8yQywJCq=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f4rXP6lFCmGGArfbBMUaeSRAFbtjNB1ud5YwtXcRTuWaAFiz3Vle-C5qLgsNXoIsQBO11tQC4u5qVwAHkalQvbjpC1EgCJg4QN93oqCaAtOiI468F93RQQLiUXttrF5Xdra2RIGy5sGclhnJy0Kutp=w2400-h1600-no)
Both have the same tool components.
Additional information about card tool manufacturers
This is "SUPER SURVIVAL" card tool I mentioned before in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fe03qVP5tNO2nkCqF8axr2RHATEipD53fHvEBnyZkS3hsr9gA3-Z6-ems3jPKhqUrS9G9iI4--UxzUOl2BixbjPkroiceYgUAg9qRCaIjvBjoh3k6WlugS3slVGXKjAmlBxNx71Qy6GqLBb8-3XtwK=w2400-h1800-no)
I didn't know the manufacturer. I only knew the company that sold it. But it turned out.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d4AOyFtXqqnhC7sWsIRmLIkq28OZjc1YbpKRfqJzCdeBCsW-6CTxiYeQ6n2lyq4zW8tEugu4lI32ZIKUgkGCSy42Y_BHGWDX71KNGMgVQJEnPhGbCZrpRd5IopMiauGx_x3RfLCgXlLyJyfpFiLqYE=w2016-h1512-no)
"Kanetsune" (and "NORTH MAN") is one of the brands produced by KITASHO Co., Ltd. (http://www.kt-kitasho.co.jp) in Seki-city.
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Leatherman Knifeless Fuse and Japan limited Knifeless Kick
・About Knifeless Fuse
Knifeless Fuse is featured as a discontinued product on the Leatherman headquarters website.
LEATHERMAN Retired Products (https://www.leatherman.com/retired-products.html?cgid=retiredproducts)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3efMlwuEiuSf1cUFhxkuO0pR3DO0LD_wc29JQJpSZlExGPDnoBYEdLSEy9NWPm5LAHky0Hvk4OVdK-o5AHm2eHeVNxiTH2uDaXCh_8QCO785Co4V_aod4gl-MshXEnf9lb6xHGn5_KU1ZZvEB-mEpW4=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper: (Normal) Fuse
Lower: Knifeless Fuse
The Knifeless Fuse have a file instead of a knife.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d1tBFOiMOhVbNBauFfd98QXBjSqpSOwQ9W-bJqeLERYXLsGVebakLyY1EUZyMjP8lW0nWb-7ygHzW15Hr_d5e6-lJpeibr9TIcXkPII3l45P6zyX_0d28FnpnAbEoBpB8E_VJBonNRbD9eFyZnGkR3=w2400-h1600-no)
The order of the tool components from the inch ruler side (up) to the centimeter ruler side (bottom).
Upper: (Normal) Fuse
Knife
Large Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver
Spacer Ring
Lanyard Ring
Lower: Knifeless Fuse
File (with two thin spacer rings)
Large Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver
Spacer Ring
Lanyard Ring
The order of the tool components is basically the same for both models.
・About Knifeless Kick
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eU-g6LiWdNXzRm5bvHKiMB81QW6eeOIl2PqlgtKyngLKi8qCioeybYMKZxL5IMx-d9eES9h3I6cVPs1GwxfiBXPcY8377gXU1G2DmGHMcqnX3BENQ01xvDsRj-A_XTDtI3MQ0xwYE7MBu5lt1wEw6E=w2400-h1600-no)
The Knifeless Kick was sold by Leatherman Tool Japan LTD. They affixed stickers to the original box.
The white sticker "ナイフレス はさみ付き" means "Knifeless, with scissors." The yellow sticker is notation of seller and guaranty.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dZMAS7oF5BFnO4C47iNDVKJPLXHpkPCC249Ds10UmBMUJAl6IMGpqxFesk6on7yurD24jHV8XQVppTOoI_BVBw1ZefVULVbKOLy1BFi_dyBS4oLcqZrs_NC7XiVj0s08ICxlXZPV_dVf2ZUtgERIjr=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper: (Normal) Kick
Lower: Knifeless Kick
The Knifeless Kick have a scissors instead of a knife.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c2crHxUU7xBXKHed34KI4qgSUTG1VbRh22eJRRhpzr4ATyk1IphloCGi1v2ZIXkORST8q6GHWBfhIZE9uo7rPTWVA_fbup8Jxl2O0IEDZrFhvN_L3fgtR_Pe5kqteAPK9qeTsYCfcxdtmZGe1cM1Z8=w2400-h1600-no)
The order of the tool components from the inch ruler side (up) to the centimeter ruler side (bottom).
Upper: (Normal) Kick
Knife
Large Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver
2x Spacer Ring
Lanyard Ring
Lower: Knifeless Kick
Small Screwdriver
Large Screwdriver
Scissors
1x Spacer Ring
Lanyard Ring
Not only did they exchange the scissors and knives, but they also changed the order of the other tools.
It seems that Leatherman Tool Japan imported Kick made in USA and scissors parts, then reassembled one side handle and sold it.
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The Walton's Thumb tool was rebadged when sold by Abercrombie & Fitch. The tool name is Trout Tool.
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> Yadda
I've seen information about another version of this tool before, but I've lost it ever since. :dunno:
Oh! Your post was a very good hint and I was able to find that information. :o
Thank you very much!
Similar in name to "Abercrombie & Fitch", but "A&F Country", which is Japanese outdoor sports equipment import and sales company, sold the Trout Tool.
A&F Trout Tool (Discontinued) (https://www.aandfstore.com/store/commodity/0/00540005)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dF34x0RXmcFIPs-jLNveprKENjgtSbfhHSabthQMDO2j2z5XzDWguunjzGKJhmcA_NIjKyn6cLvdMgYVRzX-NREVolcntzVx1RY1atBlaUDMPxxQnynxc_ow_vl4v3K1lLvvaD-7NlQXCW9OvvSV5U=s465-no)
The image is reprinted from the above site.
This tool was launched in 1997.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dVTt2W6JsJHfJ-bX2GfoIty-oPuFgh5mjxKa9obB-AyGf-r7-VfmDSkTx5XCJFftTCyyGr6qNhFstHuQpYknWjjTaDC5Keio6ELDXQdaaE_-eb6Ow4b4KzBzAyxt53A45A2WZHG4hoUaTso0GMEcFK=w1512-h2016-no)
Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (December 1997). "NEW PRODUCTS," Knife Magazine No.67 (Vol.12 No.6), p107. Japan: KK World Photo Press
I confirmed that it was listed in the 2015 catalog of A&F Country.
Google Books: A&F COUNTRY General Catalog 2015 (https://books.google.co.jp/books?id=atTFCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA249&lpg=PA249&dq=%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%A8%E3%83%95+%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A6%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB&source=bl&ots=5egMTsJjS_&sig=ACfU3U1GyJo9sb21KC8ub0KtQNrXCR6rUg&hl=ja&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjg5tvD14HtAhXoDaYKHaS9CRQ4ChDoATAEegQIARAC#v=onepage&q=%E3%82%A8%E3%82%A4%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%82%A8%E3%83%95%20%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A6%E3%83%88%E3%83%84%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB&f=false)
There are some detailed pictures on Amazon.co.jp (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8-%E3%82%BB%E3%82%AD%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A6%E3%83%88-%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3-%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0-%E6%8A%98%E3%82%8A%E3%81%9F%E3%81%9F%E3%81%BF%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95/dp/B075WP8P8N).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eYw8MsgAPduZ6v8FSgyRPK9wm_HVBu5DyCGl4VidYOgZ6CfotoLZhX54F4Ab4-cLMOyS2PPFGtIB5JBO2uRe2qtrSTb7XnF6ra92LZIqY8-9A69LOiFjI2wcNPA2BEYhlvT7viFU-DQHczlBwPLFHJ=w1500-h1037-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eytmML-MQZQ04XQHxG9QuBm8buEBkcpnLwVcOXXoMPbBleSo_d4rxnNHjhgkhh4mlw2ROP5meOilhYxz-315J44F6ae_B8JXXZ0fhS7rawUPSDEta1RQeePUTkia-ZwkOfHoV-TZAAyMCPMUT1kvJp=w1426-h1200-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eET77_mGUCQj3i6LeDY7SHIRzZnbp_P3eZlEcc4BEhcSDPeOTWlZ_eiyQdMUSf8KvXVL2WEqA1RVGF-CwYmghEY32xjl8KK87uwZPauuNKUSnZEBfmdo0cVdR34oIQkEX4wQJ3_lI-Ycj5qswu4yY6=w1500-h1125-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f-u1vW_E945fPBzynZVNxnr-Rl93HPG8xpONB9wwcf46WhZkC2Y9Wo9mP0EXU_cdWToUXduFtl7PLUJ_ywFD-Fl8t4g4g3fEdDacVNvA7PX91aGKaVuAbX6w5gRkqNG6RHe0YTW59Z8yGHFPj0JKoN=w1500-h1125-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c0dTeWInR4QF84ErQcLbW92Q_vwSunFY3lnxis5P3E_0r_gClc7W5fs_6ZCmRJBniTZ1B0Ae0SLQitTW2dtOXSoq-84MpJigPXUNjCSmLLrqe--n6frX1txu7asJ0GseeheWW5A7m-6th3HeK8HpOu=w1500-h1125-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dZxOZs_GAy39-RQz8rAMIqr1A11uLdv8GG1gPVwb1YveHM7Vg7P1utGvfJ_WdwjoLPWNw8Su3QvrIC76iUsaSdfvZsN_eKqYiQdKAcS1u96KIAr0XWCvVs2VX_zkQppbVQj3aENx2nXiXcbGvOIfrJ=w1500-h1125-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fXp1x2DclB-kICB5KNj96W4fJIk8RCSbyakwy4T7wcLrWJq9IhRv6xloJN-d6_2Ub8dbm39OjAwvjoBv18Vkks8pRxtCMlBbJjDmtNwL-GPIZz6jYB1Taa-vN0Zx7FP6_k5-rLTV5_Y2SiDgSm_4N_=w1500-h1125-no)
The images are reprinted from Amazon.co.jp.
This tool was also sold by OCTS Co., Ltd (https://www.octsweb.com/). Which is a company that manufactures and sells outdoor equipment in Seki City.
I found this tool made by OCTS being put up for auction(ended) in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dWsr2-qXvzGPxiBrXvEAeNoxAcS9a-nHMLSNZaIoD39XaP3vcUDtJo0_PGHCH2xwyKuc2lmkTRvo6kXYg3seIuq85_S8DGj5oGgesNF95FgeJ9Xd2cqFHHhi3M1dauTJBqgze-DlSngTyj4RkYocVy=w1200-h964-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ceUBkQT_x0f0F-I5WflNURVhqYRnZkX4AH7T0SLUMck4nd0P5r6UKu4f8JD7p879wZnHN1wQtY5j0vFGQZWz7_mRKRQBW207AxlfKq-fM5pgdC-FuQt_cl_a_H9TMK9rJJtORXZiXG-gJfiq2lc5C0=w1200-h725-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eJOkisGrLGTVt50__FBrh5eSdKdrTus0eqEWCXYK3jWpKwhLWhDonGdDLlqQaHRqpQDKYYOn_eINXX_-dtw7R5CBynameR0AfxmjhTCyCJaYOeyyTQf6_VW6LOeQLoEEGb3gbeN4hRiqPPgp3d7SYC=w1075-h1200-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fD-OT2bNctTcsffSIRwl2F6D1m0VjA-Z9bYuUyRoFE8WXoH96CM3X-Rr9tSHKAcALVChATb7BEFMLC8tGzvFIKBNJTkktexWm0MaFYhJe88WCao4oLbRbysBGwMIDyBpxwYgBytqUCKyYbaAb47UVr=w1200-h725-no)
The images are reprinted from auction site.
Oh, I have a money clip made by OCTS.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f_-lkDXpwU9L-7Ht0Wl-DKEd1KAqtLruuH2u_U89R7tHrQcw3o--lg5u4lLQgR7J_Tteo0hVOF9Kzs0L89KmrSxN9FloK-obZXGR0J_HHKsjoXMi6zGt8ppKqe5B55aUFPtuioEerpM1wMPY6sBqvj=w2016-h1512-no)
I didn't know about OCTS. This time, through this survey, I found out that this manufacturer is in Seki City, and I am very satisfied. (*´ω｀*)v
So, thank you again, Yadda! （○´3｀○)b
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Extra edition
Multi-Stationary-Tool Part 1/2: PLUS FA-001 Factory
As you know, there are unique "multi-stationery-tool" made by Wenger.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fuPoBpZlk04oKUhAKRSF8UVuRQ1i01F5CZOgwU2Vrb74tXl2r9EE5WKedj_JPVVm2dw7oHYKaDNhaoPtiYcIpDrp7d89nwNIM0pqJfTJo8o1iSJQhj4Zj_-aBh5xDYGmlyWg82PWBaUtg3j32Dv7Xa=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3emzOVB0jq5PTavivTdQfwsJ12f-FqO73tDgxlexSnDVbAj3F6KUZ3wSRawdflVV7AQ63h5_67m-4EzRZpQITCPMFdtcgpBIO7i10dcg4wSN966XN8Eat9VZeQHBtCU-U2N6t7kV-yDVMLHYzr11LmQ=w2400-h1600-no)
Wenger Swiss Business Tool No.60
↓Please see Chako's wonderful collection and great review for these tools.
・Wenger Swiss Business Tool. (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,32653.0.html)
PLUS Corporation (https://www.plus.co.jp/) is one of the stationery companies in Japan. They also manufactured "MSTs" previously.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cH0nGa2yWqGiNrTN11P7ZcT3DeXwjOYLpLajL9GFjtmO3GfMlIo2wB8JzNPPiMCLaEpWGchxu9sxqFhDFhnnJEBvpp-3jp1QRG9-_LTiSWX9bTDwgnkw5kIpLQmj5LpkPpQ0SJxKrjpNm3LBhSuA5h=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper: Wenger Swiss Business Tool No.60
Lower: PLUS FA-001 Factory (discontinued)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fuZyfpxLAu9ZMRJr9UgbdI5JBZPFkhNuLyboUaCpzvmtFO0KPIsVC6Wg5cjtcd1rlozEkHe11tQPxKjsNCfgth13Ys0cueZUEJxATTfvPAXkcv1g3QE8b_lj3gCBSMevbkfpdVnNr7XCf1fRsEr3Kc=w2400-h1600-no)
This tool have a scissors, a magnifying glass, a stapler, ...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eTz40FmsbyIpScIsTs2m8VOpSRr7eS_JcjGm2Xx3h-zo1qSLnjPLGWPJISQOiGA_hvB16O-Ru2LhOvySMFO0ayV6qhyyntUqcSQ1U5gszLWQZ03Ka1g8kWkyVL4qIBErHhB3K6_1eV-DSlxGfQzmCT=w2400-h1600-no)
And have two small screwdrivers, a carton opener, a measuring tape, a compass, ...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dV1uYxGzprsMw-pHx9x8KKCYkIG796tonLQYF6JvOz6wOw7oNCZMIyQW4hxoAaUapjaGn5Y3nlof8OA2tUU4QNWyltTdnQ6wVG3FBIWxTFHPU_vjhhMIalizfdGdoxkXNIHnyHlpzO9iHP0_p_mYvV=w2400-h1600-no)
And have a LED light.
The price was about 3000 yen, about one-fifth of Swiss Business Tool. However, it was a little expensive as a stationery. I think it wasn't cheap, it was a well made "MSTs".
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The Factory Plus line had a second iteration. Maybe FA-002? They seem rarer. I haven't seen as many.
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> Yadda
Oh! I was helped by you again. ∑(*ﾟдﾟ*)
I didn't know other models of this tool.
After searching based on your suggestions, I found a detailed website.
Quartic Pocket Research Center (http://www.qprc.jp/index-e.html)>Set Stationery Lab.(Japanese) (http://www.qprc.jp/Stationery/SetStationery.html)>Factory (http://www.qprc.jp/Stationery/Set/Factory.html)
This website introduces various stationery items that were once sold in Japan. All I had here was information I didn't know. =͟͟͞͞(•̀ω•́ ‧̣̥̇)
The photos are reprinted from the above site.
There were three type of PLUS Factory.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c23yIgAgUFXu6u_Xd89feyuqJZCOg3sT3QND94rFLc-4L5ZqZTRMEA4G3i-GzkSYxqgnBdJ7zTu8AHQCWTqb6VpxbuTWv3kuyic5y9Lv_a25rDMai0PF6Xp0XCrgux9pB439H-UQlqv6fAtwiwbaf6=w320-h240-no)
| Top | Factory (Late type) | Released in 2000 |
| Middle | Factory (Early type) | Released in 1986 |
| Bottom | Factory F2 | Released in 1988 |
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dBJEXww8a6t_UaaYlv8IhHZ6w3MBT1wWqfhaVVTasfMwFtBOu-7QP4wTIDRmyxZNed-svewoU5BGFYzfkml6-DYhEbZqbVJ1KYeMJWG0MJDdR7cLlrwmJwZBWM5VYq0B11xfwJPM3KiHNI2uJymAhY=w320-h240-no)
Factory (Early type 1986)
It was printed as "FOR NON-DESK-WORKERS". Oh, I think it didn't mean the "labor's tools". Probably they wanted to say "tools for business person who offen take a business trip".
There is no information about model number.
Components: stapler, paper punch, mending tape, knife, staple remover, loupe, measuring tape, scissors, mini case
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cj4mbrzpyn3IfpYPYo0UGzq8IUsovoLwJE_DNZBoA83qvbxMu2zztbHJGczU6yYkCt8UCmFDiZ2iJKVNhfaZLRkdJcEjNzXKymqhvYI-vulQwxxAAZoUOCXyP9DUreoOXzF7B92_VLfOkmKxjxl62q=w320-h240-no)
Factory F2 (1988)
I think this was a miniaturized version 2.
There is no information about model number.
Components: ballpoint pen, stapler, knife, staple remover, screwdriver, scissors, mini case
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ecaVLG-c4xGRQOYysBlrdL_bZVm9ovXId1Wqxep-DqvrHclWLdBkbYkNgAj3oU4q0uj_bWkO7uofEZQzRA3P5_PLW7C2MOyIWQ2SAEZUqhTbi1qbBgZdzP1VPl4b_dKrixPUmX1Op5HpeUVs1HbBZ0=w320-h240-no)
Factory (Late type 2000)
Same as the one I introduced.
According to this site, they re-released new model as "stationery for travelers".
Components: stapler, compass, LED light, scissors, measuring tape, screwdrivers, knife, loupe
Thank you again, Yadda! ヽ(*´□｀*)ッ
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Hola Hiraboo,
I have a new (old) Japanese multi tool for you to research.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,86124.msg2185911.html#msg2185911
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Extra edition
Multi-Stationary-Tool Part 2/2: Sanrio Stationary Vehicle Series
Sanrio Company, Ltd. (https://www.sanrio.co.jp/) in Japan is well known for cute characters such as Hello Kitty. Recently, I hear that there are enthusiastic fans of Hello Kitty overseas. Maybe some members know about this character.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cBxXZY3m7IxvYUt1FCPZ_thQyMyKASSANrX1zkwiu-ChSdVQTEZgEU-bxiUTxkNRxrUW8pcnSvYnfoRGioXWltB6kSBTGl007f8SCVR7I0fWIJzjvyY5o_hIbQc9kdageKEB50FgrgskR3VLugdDND=w2400-h1600-no)
Hello Kitty goods that were in my house. Oh... cute. But it's not mine.
Surprisingly, Sanrio once sold some "MSTs".
Mid Fielder JMF-1 Stationery Car
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fuYN6EMrmC0DGwL0Tr584Zrb_4BGRGmOzZBXKBB6ukEn7czmr3p_EFJkr3lmIrt5SA7E_oARDjRr1hf82-ueLYgcBQvNDdYXypV4-Kr3Cae_IUXj-DSuZPbKrRLvt5Gp1YaIOZR0oB87y7O5khKl3D=w2600-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cOD1xppOQoSrXn2y5vsbittAn9FDnArbzA9WwaHUhfOSG5btlJzM0z1nAYBQolfa_bXh1dPWmwgjFr6181PjA8xkGd1vNlP2Mb6FFHgxjUGUht8rEMO02L8cbV_GsTiZnI-Uy15-hozvvTqwa5c7eO=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dDh9LXhFIw3cJ6Rm3DQvALXRY9qpF2fDh8u4Glh-7cF-zrr5FSzTzTrnWlITYFnK80g6gbV4VOcMM5Ae0oDESauHQXs7pcZWVmWP8ZZIdoYAct8vcjroLwO7O54sjUtCXXS-vRrm_4Qghxvzix9RVX=w2400-h1600-no)
Released in 1986, 2800 yen.
These series had planned by Sanrio and produced by MIDORI (https://www.midori-japan.co.jp/english/) (now Designphil Inc. (https://www.designphil.co.jp/english/), the other stationery manufacturer).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ceb834j6Nq3NnlspWeOaqfumRqJTkZvuGYj_wNSDsYEMbtqzYMXhv_IueTj9A3q1oRrJg6MRGI1_02-oVu81cW6-25Bv3ce6YOTopB1PPf7_baojUtoGezQzSeE71eZZOHbPMYI5Guqmc32ksfHBjz=w2380-h1684-no)
Patent document of Sanrio. No. 昭63-66296, May 2, 1988
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cBXa5w0k4a_grw6XLOFc6FbGHpq4YPZLT_-5Dlkxc6IZIt80dvqx6hC5gNod6MR0w65-deTYA-MR623Q3kuzjWat3Iuge9cEL1mt_b4VB0dcOIP_9Pb_g1hK73UBEESOBKi_GRxqyYqFDGgdGak3F5=w2400-h1600-no)
The design of this plastic model is based on the car sold by Nissan Motor.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cw-2x5I0mGF1c2YkNfXkNDF0a-yUGxufn7kkceO3z60iu6ZIWrRyr_zQD1e9jC1cx3p8Sh9eR7vSZ5E8C45Q6XfIXf0U5-Q5zmnFMmHVRwb2HjVrHogdPb8TBVDu8l0yIyistJjhKttAF2xI9saK7i=w1600-h1200-no)
Nissan Be-1 (Reprinted from Wikipedia.)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3exfwdDKOGHeP61g4jTJCHfALX9VShG0BeqhQS3ZtKSEiQNquU6xBIF-RIestIAdXnTiqhgMxxlh-9eyfcheZOQLX_g90743O_rai-JCwkE1ZlOfGnSpMa_8sSSguyi_Qjs7F2xgRkNjoVUxdZc93pa=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dqZncTFWH6W-7Okj1zMmEW9GlFK_iKRwFyzQFYEtNqgtsnPk-nAJ0RGLEsXIrcQOHg3idlydR1RqwiIDLdiV-FinSameiIMpx6QIbL5I1jK1iPabl7pRoi6c7ak-KNcwWyMSI96lpZE-roaUAKlMVy=w2400-h1600-no)
A lot of stationery is stored in the car.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cUz2FwdkG7s5fl-zx5xm7iAPL3YmU85cU5FdkRjxD2or3VGNeHtQvlhAN1xyNj_w8dAOTzKSVk57oaz_iuUM_nUBEi83BB3a-bx6IsVWX0xFOZpGBc1eiMs56n21lP0N6I2_djlplq7c71SB_-sVDn=w2400-h1600-no)
I saw a version made in Hong Kong listed on ebay.
This version is made in Japan.
Mid Fielder JMF-2 Tool Buggy
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fP-1EC038aPrhzQgCwk0JzSA9q9LVXF87p86wGQw147offZ6aGHF8DsvHICmUgNVwpDj_MkFSjEw7RqfjjmUrnOOXB3R5Br5Q1uXiAuNFCSOJWf70rBXF3gYfUbptvA-AY5pyKP2Kqbdi5NIWlu4em=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eyV6tM-BPWz6NOhOjZ7aXU3GkZyL3lZRj4bHmO7S-EeJgnQwdYNWLy7qrYOfijNZYkZbbeJdVWfrpbGaBpVyXhM_-iV-G0LJvbe1-TL2biypy3J1FemBJIhH_AotGtfxfBZVFJCTPYK_NGp5wZH9Zs=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3czlfKLIbtEdCL9i1c-fLluUzM1q691x679gU0t2j0ys522zO7L7PuGSZ6f7KjI7mtke0tQRAI-APqIXHvlDmqXyMjVyg141o_Gpwg_pm8a5y7f4GaqmAEjLUhctQvV1gzI4zP-9q64NsU2jcV-H9Ff=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cRj2r8BFIZ_MoBXoljlq-7mrfnRIpWrT2oUa9rRhmwIAJHUBs1qF0yqxj5oUffhao5FlQ5NKiXNzpaa5wYiWiS3FaEwm7ZZxn61bqO3sd0UsBqfT75w3nyFfipaQT8w1YdHCax7Ds1wyIDpww9yDAT=w2400-h1600-no)
Released in 1986, 3500 yen.
There were four color variations.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fGcgHJIuEhkVhpGsEY5BC4cH_FUerYc-Wlf5-lEUuuB9i7MYVbyMqQvYR5BHhVEhy9mQhXEZqUKQo-D5CKQVr73fHy1nfZX7LvahzLgPBR7wkh5ntZb7FNl5I258zu-VpQ6hWvKHAHxbX8P9lvNlmD=w1073-h813-no)
Reprinted from Twitter (https://twitter.com/gakujira/status/1213309701573627904) of the person who was in charge of designing this tool at that time.
According to him, the design of this tool was based on the R/C model "The HORNET" (https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/58336/index.html) sold by TAMIYA Inc.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cD3Cjpu_q2y3u5WhZ-RVp0C_CDtSvp1y4Iwr6T-CjJu7TLbEg8KIlNtErYLQvzEIcyLKqZVKt5kn8YjwEzmFHNJTUXyVK4SZGNGKDJuNviqq44LDUBZst3pDF6xgdmOqKcgfHzR5wzog9UL-OgS_LQ=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dtA7EAcLZoecZzzBNNRNGUS5lOnEpGBYiqDgEP5GqhAEvGQZrHjVpphOESCasVEF4ZagLomla1vkTQA1yZEdqeEMn_oyGm4p7SrfMysukdN9CIF7vYGF7KNbZBk-3gd_zDA5qB82i1wuIwofuqU7LI=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cPxx-DjrLSZ3asyi31PFteQWH1iOLFNJG2Pq1yNBAyTfniJLlKiqYazyaRl59-zWmYDV39pjTfiLxlzEIxTeGhbnqibnVyq2Zn44J6-S_bjEu8Z9DDWeMmz4WR_YVdatqWdgyvDSUiiujmkSwG-eus=w2400-h1600-no)
It's hard to read, but it's "MADE IN JAPAN".
Mid Fielder JMF-3 Survival Bike
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cvquzzewXWMiXtJk2PpSABV3jzNLzpQUcv54f14iDjM7ocabETNr4gAy5SNpE2t5dUtxxK8T1MoKceDuIrjR3hPqezlZjaOebP8h7No7GveaBliUXXQNCgD_We3CVoqzkJM2TThBS2a59cF13swz_6=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eqrGJA9D3jnPY3bkIRLu0jAAlNFS5Vz9tWq9od_dIlFQiCJOdZcN92FqnYwOMOFY823257T-vmWYRG8t8rIrnxXWy-XiQ_nb3qpOJcKyWcrRvIy1UZVCkSZ1NM0n_ZfbkHzgXBKxAc1RVKngiUgoyj=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e7PQ0Ur4D5aWVkN2Y2hzoGb2eYmVEl3A11MCXTJLXsG-Q2X06-xTEgEHZ-IvutdCOWclYAakr7t1cP2G3qAHNqLQOOl7fJRe1koKsnSdBshp3kvBjvaFkSVHtTFpDpER8im6ZD4PeEEy3ChiQ8ik8y=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3frVJF63yfXLsexfBpTaGkW_lLWR-xSjpc85wrWm28R-y6_a7hIJXh_e8n-y5k8t-iJx7wn6R_NfqqfEY1WaDY5RUiuRUoFjD03kYfVrblUzXsiOFWT7LDIB9sgBWQfEBp1LC5oTq9UF_i9xUnKGYSK=w2400-h1600-no)
Released in 1987, 3200 yen.
I don't know which motorcycle the design of this tool was based on. Please let me know if anyone has a good idea.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c7KK-bKU-uzJ75p-lFuKRSpX3dQB7j7ymRxszym45LeqtlcstAspzjOqDDtRi3rQ2XK1xao5XprajENrQziGf4n3PWjz4BfEyGb8Jfnr7WWjssy4cQsFnQDR3mhSrL5fh4Az9pceDSIqq55mIdKb-m=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3czQG29WN0HQKI1MV0WPkqYB4UaXXLp-njFYfANuwVXy2P2TlM7-7mSvtUgzLvSSK-ED-OqdMPkuE6mrrIJ2rv-a9z63gscYFODqs3rh63zs5KjXJ1tJS4ZJpC57yG__DsU0Ax2UE5WnT3F-jD7xGHf=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eUuGqa-_qaxXE7xV_PzTnaxb2xfXlJlCYNmxbF60wskdEmJAFTwHo9IIDbtfyOPPmNi8sog5sKYJRP5zO5c9Rm6j0_MpKTg-of_M6eCYBi8CSVl9yNLkP2CQlXZGz8FheAtJgx8SZy3xsNWmA5jnRX=w2400-h1600-no)
It's hard to see, but the headlights are on.
Someone: "Hey, it's just a stationery. I want to see Multi-tools here, not a toy like stationery gears."
Me: "Wait, wait. Please look closely. There certainly is a card type multi tool there."
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ctLOnIE2jzjzUiJh_8neRNr8rm0zQWL5CCGTnpLbcS0apl1imbcwAHYqQWGEtHD4SybgTNhML7W19Du4fq0SNTCXJ5lRKOQJFFuH4GocAfzb5Uza5eldR3NQ2rdv1J7SkvPM8D5EcU6muQ3BRTMW1n=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e2IGmZq4_5vo4PUqC_kSRr7WwgxtlkUcqGr1z47dG4dXo44KXsmVX22Ghn9MFuHwuwBnvNJdk3y0JGDegCH84QK5aO11Eh-iBqEW8NWDMcZs41xN4owih47rU4V6ANdwyzrkWTV0-i_wUXgd2ZFy5D=w2400-h1600-no)
Mid Fielder JMF-4
I can't find any information about JMF-4. I don't even know if it exists.
Please let me know if anyone has information...
"4" is unlucky number in Japan, like "13". I think, it seems, perhaps, 4 is a missing number. There is no basis for this idea, sorry.
Mid Fielder JMF-5 Writing-Bicycle
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ePnHl-pon0Y4J2fqppNhwv1YE_P22khYyetP3rrCQAj4o29A1slYRKQwPJks9kte_MEJdY2pU_E2sQhsjgqP-2UIvkTIQ5F3hhBgLplU3yioLBHkV812Mexz1wdrFkUPye0f0IKngI8KsFyw_vNnoL=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cSDYQSwIhRNPltaEX6DrkGiMsWEz4AGeTldprfIZdvwJiA6DFE6mjFJAzctrOQVIOLr6v0YMZ90tRlNV3Ts8MBq9YqY2kk15Wswt2WaPss7k5rEBkKBZPjplPCupj8PltE0CgbPdBu386HXJpBZ_7n=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cLwSPWYxQjBOJauLVx5vLHzcbAUkpf1AxFpsI9fdXkDPEvIudbfe6xtJnBC-KxtdjQ6LIfTd9fl5UaYXPokKLDb-wYyXMJaWuCXnusZjrWA6_14BLZU75flNXt9pyl3LiKZvwfQMnkPHTALw5U6Wb_=w2400-h1600-no)
Released in 1988, 2500 yen.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fH9utwCVCeG2a4pJNLYw29RQL16JRZsxEBPZWnk5ppVlJgyMje9l_ikuK6ImQKoOGGhRLqpQHvu9hhKmz5e6PEtRutuq1_U5PqnXgHhw-9JgISSxlsc7X4zaYBX7yjrXe_GR9-acEx3YiACFScTBY6=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fO8X6DHUYuSz8v3w3BTYwqr6TvFD39hJ51cvtWa9U1ED9ilDgCDaHBCkWfvE5OW86h2vJizpGf3SNxMp4hr1wca2KHPPT7rR6pHzOJBp4PJWiUfDiNC7j5sDImPkEp4_RpJ_lJW7CJtOPfK7wt2jgg=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dGZ462tM2ahfpbvtCpI5VrE_5nFrtCbY0AZeH7CzeeIFab2-Pmqu448Auvwh1BMh7nzxh0pHcOPm1YO3M2Q9lN0ARSI8nDMWm5BNV5p6CKyhgkvIXYUjxlBd4erD_X-iZkLhccIsg10sBDDQAP2gYT=w2400-h1600-no)
I think it's fragile for stationery. When I remove the parts, it seems to break and I'm a little scared.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f1NFUyCXF9_WI8m3akmC05W6Z_gSpXDwu2bWEKYsoR8w_qu25cpZfc27R3rLK2XdGA7Fq_2LfK907g_2faGBIkbClsCDN8nogSt0UXl-bzf-Rnta8tt9prHNfLa9GG0BqDtB7SyV_V-cRoT5SvGyiJ=w2400-h1600-no)
The box is printed with 1988, but the body says 1986.
This is a very rare item even in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fmYkrDvZrqyGT-un2TTb34whPg4u5Q9BjKBHCZQlcaT2AMxzkiUNbbrW7Uy8nGTwVJAnKEpVM7Ljaw-BwhOd7A4LSp5yuhVBaWec36qr60Ntqb3yEu13fngXqbJdhi0585a8NXHpGKPsa3g4SAvXMd=w2400-h1600-no)
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I really love those Sanrio models! They are really good diecast models, but also shove a ton of tools in there. Eventually going to have to find them myself. I found two different versions of the Be1 and the motorcycle on US eBay, from US sellers at prices in my budget.
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> Yadda
Thank you for introducing an interesting tool made in Japan. o(・∇・o)
> cody 6268
I am very happy you are interested in these tools. I hope you can get them.
If you get them successfully, please tell me and show them. (*´ω｀*)v
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Kanger Survival & Fishing Tool for Venture
Part 1/2
As I mentioned in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320) and this post (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2081494.html#msg2081494), there are several types of "Kanger Survival & Fishing Tool for Venture."
I think the information presented this time is final.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f8sBpGXLdQQ-F7kHh7TshhtxuYgbxLfPBathZNVikNsDueiiToUHo-Qs1bxEeG_xUlGQrQsKrfmgMTzI3q3msl9UpZxdDppA8h1YBoKPAvfKbOkn8ut81orHDQKxMbP3y1Q56WviteztTZtCJXDGe6=w2400-h1800-no)
Kanger Type-H (posted) : with grindstone and scissors
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cE-aBy-SaLWc0jwph2mB0z4l3qpknqsg9Vxw8RV4VZSUe9aBojrpR3bhwEKVorwD9Z6xFPoRzCAe8_62jp5H00dH-tSewTs-SU32ZMBkEAlt4Pgk1aok5MIhRcBhncMAmJYvrXhjG-5Dja2ctlkEQD=w1800-h2400-no)
Kanger Type-I (posted) : with grindstone and saw/fish hook disgorger
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3drgjwT2gzVHmUTTZsN86QBdydGg598jW7XqSFXkHAQ7T8ljb_3NhEGwFKatnl-aTv6TAdhvRdZdrZF7upbqF-R2wTUzn_SAZee8SN8BvmMnRgz9tZ9zerF3Vb-6xDj_g5eN8S6QBsAVcQGLrORWrH9=w2400-h1800-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f6M7RIBZfZ0BB8mXU_fcSr_hridlzcmRjZEQVLA4dfTT9B8biINkKalpLkg_ZBpEQ5cow1VVztoZdubAXcb4wVkdkD07OseZuHa-5BvqzmCNb2Y2Lmn9SKTqzb9D26pVkcnzZ_Evg_viZCuyxj9Uj0=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cH9Ns248SSg4rDpXRm9-b60MoLctnshgwvA0r_sgFlCaZ-cdXDU0y9ygqjOgtLSZe4n4dGaOpD50AkSs1O2IlcWKekTok96984MLbhaXOAhZ1H9oQQ7FUThfImzUwoqF6D0jqiw2RvX-FWXNC_EPd7=w1800-h2400-no)
Kanger Type-L (new info.) : with beam light(LED light) and scissors
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f2EVDhXGKnoSC-FLThnOZ-wrTdFxipudQ6h-qx4suDfOPKMaYAvUUs9Gm1ULt_QDDDGAWWJnxmCnIpK7qqlPk4IrS7TwC0Js27GHOklUE1STS4c52OIgjDUmgeuzJW_tR6r5u3huK-JlMh_48ijpJh=w2400-h1600-no)
The LED is orange light. The battery is almost dead, but it doesn't seem to be replaceable.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d7DaqT2KVanAYQGNrwjWH__AL6t6Av7SiD7nTbjkYSg3_zWXsZHHfTUV3M61gQLdaByPXcayBW3Vd__-v6p57SMocNKPAH2Qor8V0miCLPgZsXDGCgQ5Py1D3a516-oNDwTpxTOR_0fvH1Uulturv6=w1200-h800-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dhmSXsow5znqkvC4yWuFM17BJCxCqqPoYaFdVrC7_IE65Qm-j3WUhvx64WBJrucB1SDfohhBoo_lxpLEd2aabOaPd9zEYNW27vo8aZm-_PFBFizTZdyd6-yFIxgjEH3CehbdkjF04DRGKShDOg6dr1=w1200-h800-no)
Kanger Type-E (image from the closed Japanese auction) : card type multi-tool
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e99pGmYCmT69I52Tn6LN3e3zI9-EMuZbiTyTPWM8SBX3cR-t1aHDkdhhXhhq3o3W4TZuP32SVDYuwzIf2NKrD6yORpAp5h45IO7R7wQfGDixmletwgcTfIBMjPX6ICex_aCRL4SxAHJ6n9f95UWWJc=w1800-h2400-no)
Kanger II (posted) : with large scissors
These tools had been OEM-provided to various brands. For example...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ciXcbTCnDoZBZZvoWGNd-REPo7-G-g_54Ci-dbrlRFm4G9NrIK7yy9cZcVfksrQBVA3gs5aCV0A2xGC3s_PkbVL1-esexg8xwpnk_utvC_-SUYMvApRDeW606WBYhbNEHR2DInDzgQtTC9b3eM7v9q=w2400-h1800-no)
"自然作" and "Green Cross" are brands of Arcland Sakamoto Co., Ltd. (http://www.arcland.co.jp/), which runs a huge DIY stores in Japan.
The tool was also sold by other brands such as "Parker Cut. Co.", "The Nature Company", "Savanna", etc.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dUeGwvtHRbt9LOiUuwZ7iT1MlQS0yGdHUha0jcK57bzarbt-vk_LtFkJ90oZjg9ZkVHmUmPmPKLdBUAnBixHmDACJeRPFHSl-liGHrQ5tdA2H3vtJcf4wzmJxYSW3C3NYoUa6b_HDC8zrrR6CqXcD1=w2400-h1800-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cJD_Ia7nJbiIVtOGXRAtsOw8BmP7PiATJmMw4Dnjv2Sc_JaFvHVmiSaIp4eIRfouRx2f0jgDMVIiiFlV0uCpboC-EOl_Zjq4wyL61E734sHMdD7t8thGbJqVKiWpuyzC_-Ph1P_YhpKybo9wXCg3NK=w1800-h2400-no)
STEINER (https://www.steiner.de/de-de/en_GB/) is a German manufacturer of optical equipment.
The instruction manual say it is 日本製(made in Japan).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f7qKhOqEJ-iKeQi6rmgCIsKgqD6IYW3JV9PF6O5vnBzNed_RIjx5c9IVjxYac-7r15iURiczRxE-r78VPUuIVtltRQgduGRsT_7XH1Z3ait9UhclvvqW5uEkklnfqwkx6OCa2ZdRbDEhwyTe5BzOTx=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ezFaUvEntqAwo1_L_fLesueNb4_2rhKeE-cCRHArNk3cmDqzJVbAzlJ-WtlCDRM_LHveJxiiudZ_EukEiAa8D7cU7I5t6KXQrx9Cj8YK9U8mJxUEYAwcyKZ7dQ6_TBM93nWuoGQVeDLnUqqqd-IOCn=w2400-h1600-no)
In this version, the LED is red light. And also the battery is almost dead.
According to the instruction manual, the battery cannot be replaced and the LED light part is sold separately.
I have no idea where to buy it :oops:
There are many variations, and it is a tool that you often see at auctions, but the manufacturer was unknown.
But I finally found the manufacturer. I will introduce it in the next report.
stay tuned :D
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In this version, the LED is red light. And also the battery is almost dead.
According to the instruction manual, the battery cannot be replaced and the LED light part is sold separately.
I have no idea where to buy it :oops:
There are many variations, and it is a tool that you often see at auctions, but the manufacturer was unknown.
But I finally found the manufacturer. I will introduce it in the next report.
stay tuned :D
The battery may not be dead.
In the past some manufacturers (including Gerber with their Mult-Lite) chose to only use one coin battery cell, which meant they only had enough voltage and current to run a low powered amber or red LED (and not very brightly at that, even with a fresh battery). White LEDs require a higher voltage to work than amber or red LEDs.
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Extra edition
Multi-Stationary-Tool Part 2/2: Sanrio Stationary Vehicle Series
Sanrio Company, Ltd. (https://www.sanrio.co.jp/) in Japan is well known for cute characters such as Hello Kitty. Recently, I hear that there are enthusiastic fans of Hello Kitty overseas. Maybe some members know about this character.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cBxXZY3m7IxvYUt1FCPZ_thQyMyKASSANrX1zkwiu-ChSdVQTEZgEU-bxiUTxkNRxrUW8pcnSvYnfoRGioXWltB6kSBTGl007f8SCVR7I0fWIJzjvyY5o_hIbQc9kdageKEB50FgrgskR3VLugdDND=w2400-h1600-no)
Hello Kitty goods that were in my house. Oh... cute. But it's not mine.
Surprisingly, Sanrio once sold some "MSTs".
Mid Fielder JMF-1 Stationery Car
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fuYN6EMrmC0DGwL0Tr584Zrb_4BGRGmOzZBXKBB6ukEn7czmr3p_EFJkr3lmIrt5SA7E_oARDjRr1hf82-ueLYgcBQvNDdYXypV4-Kr3Cae_IUXj-DSuZPbKrRLvt5Gp1YaIOZR0oB87y7O5khKl3D=w2600-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cOD1xppOQoSrXn2y5vsbittAn9FDnArbzA9WwaHUhfOSG5btlJzM0z1nAYBQolfa_bXh1dPWmwgjFr6181PjA8xkGd1vNlP2Mb6FFHgxjUGUht8rEMO02L8cbV_GsTiZnI-Uy15-hozvvTqwa5c7eO=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dDh9LXhFIw3cJ6Rm3DQvALXRY9qpF2fDh8u4Glh-7cF-zrr5FSzTzTrnWlITYFnK80g6gbV4VOcMM5Ae0oDESauHQXs7pcZWVmWP8ZZIdoYAct8vcjroLwO7O54sjUtCXXS-vRrm_4Qghxvzix9RVX=w2400-h1600-no)
Released in 1986, 2800 yen.
These series had planned by Sanrio and produced by MIDORI (https://www.midori-japan.co.jp/english/) (now Designphil Inc. (https://www.designphil.co.jp/english/), the other stationery manufacturer).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ceb834j6Nq3NnlspWeOaqfumRqJTkZvuGYj_wNSDsYEMbtqzYMXhv_IueTj9A3q1oRrJg6MRGI1_02-oVu81cW6-25Bv3ce6YOTopB1PPf7_baojUtoGezQzSeE71eZZOHbPMYI5Guqmc32ksfHBjz=w2380-h1684-no)
Patent document of Sanrio. No. 昭63-66296, May 2, 1988
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cBXa5w0k4a_grw6XLOFc6FbGHpq4YPZLT_-5Dlkxc6IZIt80dvqx6hC5gNod6MR0w65-deTYA-MR623Q3kuzjWat3Iuge9cEL1mt_b4VB0dcOIP_9Pb_g1hK73UBEESOBKi_GRxqyYqFDGgdGak3F5=w2400-h1600-no)
The design of this plastic model is based on the car sold by Nissan Motor.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cw-2x5I0mGF1c2YkNfXkNDF0a-yUGxufn7kkceO3z60iu6ZIWrRyr_zQD1e9jC1cx3p8Sh9eR7vSZ5E8C45Q6XfIXf0U5-Q5zmnFMmHVRwb2HjVrHogdPb8TBVDu8l0yIyistJjhKttAF2xI9saK7i=w1600-h1200-no)
Nissan Be-1 (Reprinted from Wikipedia.)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3exfwdDKOGHeP61g4jTJCHfALX9VShG0BeqhQS3ZtKSEiQNquU6xBIF-RIestIAdXnTiqhgMxxlh-9eyfcheZOQLX_g90743O_rai-JCwkE1ZlOfGnSpMa_8sSSguyi_Qjs7F2xgRkNjoVUxdZc93pa=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dqZncTFWH6W-7Okj1zMmEW9GlFK_iKRwFyzQFYEtNqgtsnPk-nAJ0RGLEsXIrcQOHg3idlydR1RqwiIDLdiV-FinSameiIMpx6QIbL5I1jK1iPabl7pRoi6c7ak-KNcwWyMSI96lpZE-roaUAKlMVy=w2400-h1600-no)
A lot of stationery is stored in the car.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cUz2FwdkG7s5fl-zx5xm7iAPL3YmU85cU5FdkRjxD2or3VGNeHtQvlhAN1xyNj_w8dAOTzKSVk57oaz_iuUM_nUBEi83BB3a-bx6IsVWX0xFOZpGBc1eiMs56n21lP0N6I2_djlplq7c71SB_-sVDn=w2400-h1600-no)
I saw a version made in Hong Kong listed on ebay.
This version is made in Japan.
Mid Fielder JMF-2 Tool Buggy
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fP-1EC038aPrhzQgCwk0JzSA9q9LVXF87p86wGQw147offZ6aGHF8DsvHICmUgNVwpDj_MkFSjEw7RqfjjmUrnOOXB3R5Br5Q1uXiAuNFCSOJWf70rBXF3gYfUbptvA-AY5pyKP2Kqbdi5NIWlu4em=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eyV6tM-BPWz6NOhOjZ7aXU3GkZyL3lZRj4bHmO7S-EeJgnQwdYNWLy7qrYOfijNZYkZbbeJdVWfrpbGaBpVyXhM_-iV-G0LJvbe1-TL2biypy3J1FemBJIhH_AotGtfxfBZVFJCTPYK_NGp5wZH9Zs=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3czlfKLIbtEdCL9i1c-fLluUzM1q691x679gU0t2j0ys522zO7L7PuGSZ6f7KjI7mtke0tQRAI-APqIXHvlDmqXyMjVyg141o_Gpwg_pm8a5y7f4GaqmAEjLUhctQvV1gzI4zP-9q64NsU2jcV-H9Ff=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cRj2r8BFIZ_MoBXoljlq-7mrfnRIpWrT2oUa9rRhmwIAJHUBs1qF0yqxj5oUffhao5FlQ5NKiXNzpaa5wYiWiS3FaEwm7ZZxn61bqO3sd0UsBqfT75w3nyFfipaQT8w1YdHCax7Ds1wyIDpww9yDAT=w2400-h1600-no)
Released in 1986, 3500 yen.
There were four color variations.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fGcgHJIuEhkVhpGsEY5BC4cH_FUerYc-Wlf5-lEUuuB9i7MYVbyMqQvYR5BHhVEhy9mQhXEZqUKQo-D5CKQVr73fHy1nfZX7LvahzLgPBR7wkh5ntZb7FNl5I258zu-VpQ6hWvKHAHxbX8P9lvNlmD=w1073-h813-no)
Reprinted from Twitter (https://twitter.com/gakujira/status/1213309701573627904) of the person who was in charge of designing this tool at that time.
According to him, the design of this tool was based on the R/C model "The HORNET" (https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/58336/index.html) sold by TAMIYA Inc.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cD3Cjpu_q2y3u5WhZ-RVp0C_CDtSvp1y4Iwr6T-CjJu7TLbEg8KIlNtErYLQvzEIcyLKqZVKt5kn8YjwEzmFHNJTUXyVK4SZGNGKDJuNviqq44LDUBZst3pDF6xgdmOqKcgfHzR5wzog9UL-OgS_LQ=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dtA7EAcLZoecZzzBNNRNGUS5lOnEpGBYiqDgEP5GqhAEvGQZrHjVpphOESCasVEF4ZagLomla1vkTQA1yZEdqeEMn_oyGm4p7SrfMysukdN9CIF7vYGF7KNbZBk-3gd_zDA5qB82i1wuIwofuqU7LI=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cPxx-DjrLSZ3asyi31PFteQWH1iOLFNJG2Pq1yNBAyTfniJLlKiqYazyaRl59-zWmYDV39pjTfiLxlzEIxTeGhbnqibnVyq2Zn44J6-S_bjEu8Z9DDWeMmz4WR_YVdatqWdgyvDSUiiujmkSwG-eus=w2400-h1600-no)
It's hard to read, but it's "MADE IN JAPAN".
Mid Fielder JMF-3 Survival Bike
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cvquzzewXWMiXtJk2PpSABV3jzNLzpQUcv54f14iDjM7ocabETNr4gAy5SNpE2t5dUtxxK8T1MoKceDuIrjR3hPqezlZjaOebP8h7No7GveaBliUXXQNCgD_We3CVoqzkJM2TThBS2a59cF13swz_6=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eqrGJA9D3jnPY3bkIRLu0jAAlNFS5Vz9tWq9od_dIlFQiCJOdZcN92FqnYwOMOFY823257T-vmWYRG8t8rIrnxXWy-XiQ_nb3qpOJcKyWcrRvIy1UZVCkSZ1NM0n_ZfbkHzgXBKxAc1RVKngiUgoyj=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e7PQ0Ur4D5aWVkN2Y2hzoGb2eYmVEl3A11MCXTJLXsG-Q2X06-xTEgEHZ-IvutdCOWclYAakr7t1cP2G3qAHNqLQOOl7fJRe1koKsnSdBshp3kvBjvaFkSVHtTFpDpER8im6ZD4PeEEy3ChiQ8ik8y=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3frVJF63yfXLsexfBpTaGkW_lLWR-xSjpc85wrWm28R-y6_a7hIJXh_e8n-y5k8t-iJx7wn6R_NfqqfEY1WaDY5RUiuRUoFjD03kYfVrblUzXsiOFWT7LDIB9sgBWQfEBp1LC5oTq9UF_i9xUnKGYSK=w2400-h1600-no)
Released in 1987, 3200 yen.
I don't know which motorcycle the design of this tool was based on. Please let me know if anyone has a good idea.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c7KK-bKU-uzJ75p-lFuKRSpX3dQB7j7ymRxszym45LeqtlcstAspzjOqDDtRi3rQ2XK1xao5XprajENrQziGf4n3PWjz4BfEyGb8Jfnr7WWjssy4cQsFnQDR3mhSrL5fh4Az9pceDSIqq55mIdKb-m=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3czQG29WN0HQKI1MV0WPkqYB4UaXXLp-njFYfANuwVXy2P2TlM7-7mSvtUgzLvSSK-ED-OqdMPkuE6mrrIJ2rv-a9z63gscYFODqs3rh63zs5KjXJ1tJS4ZJpC57yG__DsU0Ax2UE5WnT3F-jD7xGHf=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eUuGqa-_qaxXE7xV_PzTnaxb2xfXlJlCYNmxbF60wskdEmJAFTwHo9IIDbtfyOPPmNi8sog5sKYJRP5zO5c9Rm6j0_MpKTg-of_M6eCYBi8CSVl9yNLkP2CQlXZGz8FheAtJgx8SZy3xsNWmA5jnRX=w2400-h1600-no)
It's hard to see, but the headlights are on.
Someone: "Hey, it's just a stationery. I want to see Multi-tools here, not a toy like stationery gears."
Me: "Wait, wait. Please look closely. There certainly is a card type multi tool there."
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ctLOnIE2jzjzUiJh_8neRNr8rm0zQWL5CCGTnpLbcS0apl1imbcwAHYqQWGEtHD4SybgTNhML7W19Du4fq0SNTCXJ5lRKOQJFFuH4GocAfzb5Uza5eldR3NQ2rdv1J7SkvPM8D5EcU6muQ3BRTMW1n=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e2IGmZq4_5vo4PUqC_kSRr7WwgxtlkUcqGr1z47dG4dXo44KXsmVX22Ghn9MFuHwuwBnvNJdk3y0JGDegCH84QK5aO11Eh-iBqEW8NWDMcZs41xN4owih47rU4V6ANdwyzrkWTV0-i_wUXgd2ZFy5D=w2400-h1600-no)
Mid Fielder JMF-4
I can't find any information about JMF-4. I don't even know if it exists.
Please let me know if anyone has information...
"4" is unlucky number in Japan, like "13". I think, it seems, perhaps, 4 is a missing number. There is no basis for this idea, sorry.
Mid Fielder JMF-5 Writing-Bicycle
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ePnHl-pon0Y4J2fqppNhwv1YE_P22khYyetP3rrCQAj4o29A1slYRKQwPJks9kte_MEJdY2pU_E2sQhsjgqP-2UIvkTIQ5F3hhBgLplU3yioLBHkV812Mexz1wdrFkUPye0f0IKngI8KsFyw_vNnoL=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cSDYQSwIhRNPltaEX6DrkGiMsWEz4AGeTldprfIZdvwJiA6DFE6mjFJAzctrOQVIOLr6v0YMZ90tRlNV3Ts8MBq9YqY2kk15Wswt2WaPss7k5rEBkKBZPjplPCupj8PltE0CgbPdBu386HXJpBZ_7n=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cLwSPWYxQjBOJauLVx5vLHzcbAUkpf1AxFpsI9fdXkDPEvIudbfe6xtJnBC-KxtdjQ6LIfTd9fl5UaYXPokKLDb-wYyXMJaWuCXnusZjrWA6_14BLZU75flNXt9pyl3LiKZvwfQMnkPHTALw5U6Wb_=w2400-h1600-no)
Released in 1988, 2500 yen.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fH9utwCVCeG2a4pJNLYw29RQL16JRZsxEBPZWnk5ppVlJgyMje9l_ikuK6ImQKoOGGhRLqpQHvu9hhKmz5e6PEtRutuq1_U5PqnXgHhw-9JgISSxlsc7X4zaYBX7yjrXe_GR9-acEx3YiACFScTBY6=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fO8X6DHUYuSz8v3w3BTYwqr6TvFD39hJ51cvtWa9U1ED9ilDgCDaHBCkWfvE5OW86h2vJizpGf3SNxMp4hr1wca2KHPPT7rR6pHzOJBp4PJWiUfDiNC7j5sDImPkEp4_RpJ_lJW7CJtOPfK7wt2jgg=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dGZ462tM2ahfpbvtCpI5VrE_5nFrtCbY0AZeH7CzeeIFab2-Pmqu448Auvwh1BMh7nzxh0pHcOPm1YO3M2Q9lN0ARSI8nDMWm5BNV5p6CKyhgkvIXYUjxlBd4erD_X-iZkLhccIsg10sBDDQAP2gYT=w2400-h1600-no)
I think it's fragile for stationery. When I remove the parts, it seems to break and I'm a little scared.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f1NFUyCXF9_WI8m3akmC05W6Z_gSpXDwu2bWEKYsoR8w_qu25cpZfc27R3rLK2XdGA7Fq_2LfK907g_2faGBIkbClsCDN8nogSt0UXl-bzf-Rnta8tt9prHNfLa9GG0BqDtB7SyV_V-cRoT5SvGyiJ=w2400-h1600-no)
The box is printed with 1988, but the body says 1986.
This is a very rare item even in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fmYkrDvZrqyGT-un2TTb34whPg4u5Q9BjKBHCZQlcaT2AMxzkiUNbbrW7Uy8nGTwVJAnKEpVM7Ljaw-BwhOd7A4LSp5yuhVBaWec36qr60Ntqb3yEu13fngXqbJdhi0585a8NXHpGKPsa3g4SAvXMd=w2400-h1600-no)
No way! :o I used to drive Kyosho buggy and this brought back a lot of great memories! All these are really cool and innovative, I would have loved to have those when I was really young. Pretty amazing and fun way to get introduced to tools!
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> All
May this year be a good year for you. o('ー'o)♪
> Greg
Thank you for always telling me.
ヽ(*´□｀*)ッ
I didn't know about the LED color, brightness(require voltage).
I was relieved to know that it was usually dark.
Oh, but they mentioned it was a "Beam light" unit. I am little sad that it is too weak to call "Beam light" for me...
(´･ω･`)
> comis
Wow, Kyosho (https://rc.kyosho.com/en/) is one of great companies of radio controlled car in Japan. I didn't know that it is a well-known company in the world.
w(￣Д￣ w
I'm very happy that my post touched your heart. Thank you for reading!
o(*^▽^*)o
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Thanks hiraboo and Happy New Year to you as well ! :cheers:
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> SteveC
Thanks hiraboo and Happy New Year to you as well ! :cheers:
Thank you !
Don't drink too much ! :D
Kanger Survival & Fishing Tool for Venture
Part 2/2
Last time (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2194082.html#msg2194082), I introduced you to various variations of Kanger tools. There is almost no detailed information about Kanger even if you search in Japanese.
However, I barely found out there was another unknown and unusual version of this tool.
Some months ago, when I got an old magazine, I found the unusual Kanger tools in an ad for a store.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dY_2S0uh_WHkKsAi3xIs6JRonfcyqzpIUmNbogWsDFxOtnhx74LKZ3ucIsO8lf4G50vUu6TW8InkckxCMHxfKbhhwxDZior218i2tCSlnZW8RFfl2mOv2ngHEuzdAtUsEQ2ikGx8I-TszbhzZnkLjg=w2400-h1800-no)
Fujimori, A. (Eds.) (February 1983). Advertisement for military goods shop "Tokyo Phantom," Monthly COMBAT Magazine special edition "Military2" (Vol.4 No.37), p3. Japan: KK World Photo Press
It was a set of card type multi-tool and belt buckle. And it turns out that there were at least three versions.
The card tool was printed as "Adler" and "KIYA" (https://www.kiya-hamono.co.jp), and was the same as one I posted in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320).
The belt buckle had the word "Kangar" on it. You can store the card tool in the buckle.
The circle and "新" mark means "new product". So this tool seemed to be newly released in late 1982 or early 1983. The price at that time was 5,000 or 6,000 yen.
Now that it's clear what it looks like, all I have to do is look for it.
And, yes I fortunately found it on a Japanese auction and was able to win the bid.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3clzdx4gZzstxPBpB4Y4ZvdW3ikjeLUIWe8_ZmGTPeNi0t7oKXKsuwsD5FKcqnfue6it1pfBFD-HEnl7s30M1dI4fxgwMx3hczg4GrSsEz-O1CNGEFUU37f3jVSoBzqi8x8Kg2P8_HhmmTmxVsIaAR_=w2400-h1600-no)
New In the Box ! Really !?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cSODCHuMbkn7Ww8vYhJNh3XWBypvR2SwY1Xi9IS_P3X4n0xfRwgkt0YdqbJLjoKGRScAgVBRw9kX5MdKXA8ywV_VDBshBcOReJArrni2jpBGIGcqXMzF_Gy5PdHoAyqUB99_deDgrvm7T86jkxtVov=w2400-h1600-no)
The card tool is quite same shape as Adler/KIYA tool. But I have no idea about this "JRC" and the lion mark.
The buckle seems to be made of brass.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cIE2UkGpJ9CMlswjulcF1PCXqCdPTbhvYyuXNGRmC-NVAoht7CQWc7oFlxQ8BhyVioStDJYX4OxlIcXVT_IrcoIqOlYSX1eqYDizGVi0eOl3ygxvNzhYP-cSuVG1dEqiuqiZlRCU_WMk270znDFOBZ=w1800-h2400-no)
You can attach the card tool like this. The card tool is fixed unless you push it through square window.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3daV7G5qR87x7_y57ot0Lr5ypqQrVoaLcx-IpMB7ny04Y_wRgu-AWBxXKqhcTXcpPKWM8faOqxPPk38gRKM4Ke07bLDFIQMxRQ5nyxxHe-5GnIJCpoMfPX95EAH1knrtZY9Y8bMkltzNGy0TOxEk85g=w2400-h1600-no)
The back of the buckle.
You can see the words
SURVIVAL
&SPORTS
TOOL SET
By Hayakawa
MADE IN JAPAN
JAPAN PAT.P
U.S.A. PAT.P
W.GERMANY PAT.P
"Hayakawa" is the Japanese surname.
Using this name as a clue, I searched for patent information.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dzImOOTIS9xPTyj1AF0QJMN1ah5SOjT0Y2z96-bu-5tNoUkMYHYsQ1ZOPuLLypcUoC7O6hw57rJujrL9ihyUxOtmRcy3h5xeNdKoPPnWAmiv7PTyDbaWH0oTNu9iivZakJ2s533HTlepfy7deXGAQ4=w1586-h1123-no)
Patent document of "Band". No. 昭和56-64307(1981) by Shinichi Hayakawa.
Bingo!
Now I can see who invented it and which company made it.
The company that manufactured this tool, HAYAKAWA INDUSTRY INC. (http://hykw.co.jp) is one of the metalworking companies in Seki City. Shinichi Hayakawa was once a CEO of this company.
Interestingly, his company has been a metal stamping service, not a cutlery now and in the past. In the early days of the company, they were subcontracting and stamping cutlery. So they OEMed different companies, and as a result, their products were sold by different brands.
Oh I found WILDWEST brand version, and got it too. :D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fY2bQ5X4qI-wSWJ1i1aWW0c1wNHAQn4aFgBa3nPEH9FgV_gcGLTsEkuglpHuJujt88Nop04aMJbk9Aqsl2p-7Yk8WKUPKTubMyULvtTtL-Kzi6azEXk1cCRXWbWzdbnggu3i2jpNRWS-0rvvU5aAta=w1800-h2400-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3decu0RCEasYIiSE7zELTRVa82oBhKzpdFYTiq96dQX0em7eSE_XrByYLOthtPwxONriz8YwimB5lnaXZH4znVGjsj8JD2d3VvvH0R30fGLPlZR8VZwQMa6-WGp9-gjMiSFgJknoMAhzl9nZ7BgMlxM=w1800-h2400-no)
The wolf head mark and WILDWEST is the brand of Fasteners Mailorder System (http://www.fast-mos.com/aboutus02.htm).
The instruction manual describes the origin of the name "Kangar".
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dNk_bwAEYPk2Jyx_k2LvMRuAOa3FnZCTngXf21wMi5CaVjCEgYPxQ44k0vB_TYQyoDkAmezsU788ArxBzFDpNGc2Ci2A9sAPhXazqRUgKQmOLMT-j7QN__lrNDDUnBa9HIm3OUfnaJRA_EXw04sjcn=w1800-h2400-no)
出先でどんな事が起り、どんな必要が生じるのか予測もつかない昨今、日常的な外出の場合などは、何を持っていたらよいのか迷うだろう。
そんな願いを秘めて作られた、多目的工具Adler(Big & Prett[ママ])そのAlder[ママ](Big & Pretty)を、いつでもどこでも、ワンタッチで取り出せ、ワンタッチで内蔵できるベルト用バックルの出現、その名もKanger(カンガー)あなたはきっと、Kangerのとりこになります。スポーツ、レジャー等巾広く御使用下さい。
Kanger(カンガー)とは、Kangaroo(カンガルー)の様に大切に、大切に、多目的工具Adler(アドラー)又はBig & Pretty(ビッグアンドプリティー)を保護してくれるパックル[ママ]です。御使の場合は、充分説明書をお読み下さい。
These days, you can't predict what will happen and what will be needed on the go. So you will be wondering what to bring to daily outings.
The tool made with such a wish, the Multi-Tool Adler/Big & Prett[sic]. And we will newly introduce you the belt buckle named Kanger. With Kanger, anytime anywhere with one touch, you can take Alder[sic]/Big & Pretty out and also build it in. You will surely be captivated by Kanger. Please use it widely for sports, leisure, etc.
The Kanger is the puckle[sic] that protects the Multi-Tool Adler/Big & Pretty carefully, yes carefully, like a Kangaroo does. Please read the instructions enough before using.
Now you know that the original Kanger was the buckle part which could incorporate the card type tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d7PvcwBfswO5xu_4DSiIiqMJLHAJ7O6jhWL8CyKB3vyUDhjjP0wykRCPdm11omPNxzrOJ05hY4k7Rj3l8cgFNKFdgpRqOCE7e7JywB1DkJm3y0APVM6BFd4JJmtB8hy_pZnWCqxl6-HYE3bH1B1r7G=w1800-h2400-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fPOTqsJ-8JEgYF97X-xB2K1hB3g6h6USO7-rnGK5Rrf2-O8H89ZT_yI5AMwndjwNi5p1HpYE-4NwV4ey94drObCLMDV8VQv6l_-TmD7-jHL3qpcJs6gsjxzbefoCVJeUzhu30l1UGpSz8AKfQLhNL0=w1800-h2400-no)
And now you also know that there are two types of card tools, "Adler" and "Big & Pretty".
Even most Japanese enthusiast do not know this information. This is the highest level of confidential information.
As always, should you or any member of your MTo be caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck. ;)
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Wow! Fantastic!
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> Yadda
Thank you very much! (*´ω`*)
After that, I found the information about JRC.
According to this blog post (https://tetuzoukun.hatenablog.com/entry/2019/12/07/214121), JRC means "Japan Resin Craft" which was a company that used to sell knives. (And the company is now closed.)
Kershaw swiss army knife type multi-tools
#3030, #3020, #3010
I introduced Kershaw #3030 in this thread before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2155517.html#msg2155517).
Now, let me introduce you to other family members of Kershaw #3030.
Kershaw #3020
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c_lyz-HoxV8k6zpHvdY1Rp4L3vJ_5wydvxLxIFg8TJ8_BbODFFiFGFVEFYQOVFes68mRSWlmN5lvChM-uQRGdLBnyXzB2G4sT3DDWJMRIhAi49W3dUk9FXYJ_muW5_pmpT_7wc44OyVrK81Nky-uch=w2400-h1600-no)
Kershaw #3020 with Victorinox Spartan(91mm).
#3020 also contain a tweezer and a toothpick.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ckO0ee9VAJij1A3bKK-6vzgwN07l0hL4QSGrgrxe5q4idtxTjuPuRKyza2K5kqzXcsWMnUwStTXEfWlEYTbG8Tq-309z-kxChB4htCMoDPmQiFFoEmtkpTMZ3_EIBkhNqGBrurqqDU6Yv8JghOHqVq=w2400-h1800-no)
Oh, I needed to clean it before I took the picture.
Kershaw #3010
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dov3zl2GUFyZ1KlCH7qSYPaZvsJFP3fI7ijE3h-HRAb3PFiSmo8U-OiHCSUBBmHfGV5ErRm9NP8Ar3stO_gjBtwaL3vj__QkR5p5_FgBSVU12Olsh423mnzCqEX8Hx9IalW4FyP0EVhxppk1fxsp30=w2400-h1600-no)
Kershaw #3010 and Victorinox Spartan(91mm).
#3010 also contain a tweezer and a toothpick, but the previous owner has lost them.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fRF2rInhB1W2y6zduMxI-se1tkzCSfPzXlG2HNl8013kn-NPjBc0wspKBoUo3ncIUSVuonaxchH3-cKqHpnFPTrKOvAiotDBW1Sf7NxyHa7ziRW8mXtTTCbZAc8ZfFAjnk2vxFOMs_x_F5fFifa7XP=w2400-h1800-no)
"Kershaw" is engraved on the blade. "3010 Japan" is engraved on the back of the file.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fPO3zI_r6plNBItPz5rK26zkou1MZXLfKVy5QrMsoiiNm-3U5fE-9wIjSocl8b9iAVI8kEeOPtqR1Xai1fRGHO7dzfwU1ezo0XAVsynBHaAH5r51bFFHUWtzCaDrLK_lQpWtVg2i4B3PKEEG3tlzra=w2400-h1600-no)
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Just now catching up. Those belt buckle survival tools are very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Kershaw swiss army type knives are awesome. I hope I see one in the wild one day.
Well done hiraboo as always. :hatsoff:
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> Aloha
Thank you very much ! （^ヮ^）
I hope you find what you are looking for.
But, this post may be even more appetizing for you. （≧▽≦）
G96 Jet-Aer Corp. #965
I don't know much about Jet-aer corp.
According to AAPK All About Pocket Knives (https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catalog/27585-sold-classic-jet-aer-g96-boot-knife-model-7003-seki-japan-1-19) website, they had sold knives in 1973 till the mid 80s. The knives were designed similar to Buck and Gerber, and made in Seki, Japan.
And they had also sold SAK-like multi-tools.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d1pwCP6nOv22jEfRQq9yk87w4VWpyCUGzG7F7-k0Odl9Kt6Y_P0krMhLPg0uLzC4x_hSn2W-Plei_Rf_UhYlA6f9fzVrA4DgBu8XQYEV5UfjdszuONQt7T_N9CHk6tJq-0TR6yXgQ24zf6F7jEXurs=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dM8ubD0IFRHQ3F-bihvOMhrPAYOypxZ97yckMVfoJTGCkfKmA9CPpU8tj3XvnMrf-QpxvxPbKXC5RF6tqRz0QIXd2oR_OMQPO_8Aza-w1IrIlK14q_qeZGg2XPJ8on9b5XOWDPoVw9eImtASGmvfm7=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3coMledTqJdijKygQWaQ2VeQU7v_ZdtbSYlTW59j68QH7j9TUt8QSFyIMmY-76CVXo1suzIZldQtxe5N4tpeys7A3h0SPIpgbpecb-C7KjZ-EmrbKS_Hvg57GFOWTtOk0b5FD7AO9jkEFoh8wtCdWh8=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f7bY5iznLjqdmbXxB9fixAGb2cTaCJyw5weZqHoM9Te7agzT5wfz-KqUiTitkGoIU44nret85hhEbV7xWuIf4A0KWfcyZh2kl4S-Epd5414AEQHdozOwXshLp7bg90Osqg7-gUuvNsDYBy_J6c5iS0=w2400-h1800-no)
As the wise readers have already noticed, this MT was designed similar to one of Japanese MTs.
I feel now you may be thinking the manufacturer of this MT was IC. CUT, don't you?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f3i3iZ49aFTQPQJdvhvqhkUdVj9PTMogpgEAPhc1mlCRQQcoJFwv0_fSP5Ok2B574B1JOJulVYoIuFwSHI9Kyw5p1Oo2dsYhasnatwkaLk6t7jYZFw1BxWPCfzcZ5Q4bTmbGUbSnlQmQgS8zG0ulBK=w2400-h1600-no)
Black: Kershaw #3030 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2155517.html#msg2155517)
Brass: Jet-Aer #965
Red : IC. CUT Companion Type-7 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2093138.html#msg2093138)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fD81Vi4l2Yu6G2wdAlR6pVrYCk_nncj-89AAUMnF6A3NHBlGlPRJ-hWOHO1sXM4UZO1OxpzEP_ewKCCRE47A07jFJRyHtD59RCKVNJEMqyKwX1TQiMP4NA7adaTdPhvENBY36qaVsm0jVRuHQsjUyO=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eYAchyh0szF5WvOAoEIKh3Vl2QF8qo_Aq7Zl0iCd1BnLplYAMNAlxdqg3LEXwpnaQFgcH2cvgFm6jr-mtfTdbNhEqpYdfTAWy2S6Fqjinl7JrbzYbwkOaLyVkUocnr_tNqAB9YTLlVT78pwi3QvV8P=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dRDr7e1GRuEUYzqZSF9-W4Y3AuWMNZYK7pIvJ-cHRr_FL5fJdQ62wZaqYLlMuFF1SY-yq0i6UA4JdsF9o5Mnv-5hrxlpWKD8B5_Xq_-Wzm81Ht4b_JgYmxBxKfB_TmdUe19N-3DZRJKJlPhnG28oLC=w2400-h1600-no)
Orange: IC. CUT Companion Type-5 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2093138.html#msg2093138)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eHh7shU0DgRT1uGhOde7endqOVBw3D_Nl2yRp_Qe7HJ4-eDO5LiXE6kDzriWhmNkTqC26Btxy1ekjKjxhIkTP6FsTMeKwmIhlQZuUsMacTF6YrbMOmja5yaxObv9A7mOtXVREzjFRvAM-zgsj-sbzN=w2400-h1600-no)
Finally, I will post a comparison with Gerber and Back.
Surely, all it is similar.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fh2G1HdCfs9bSsD0m_jLb8pS0mvjVsAImlnA8J1ehfJJB2jjly6aHuaRwTiEoVWD7vCW02Dm7nWTmWF5rnWP9XuJO01oFaAsU4bfSjcVpG-VJGTFkDbBbR4qSS7lnmV31yEOdVnjG2leRzzOkkL6Vm=w770-h513-no)
BUCK #110
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fHnbcuFdg40_NTPIycJcxb-hDAobsfNCATzsgJJVEtBiGkDH798cYgsI0phI2OtxaOdOa8CbnqjB9_qiQW9NKULaqBhElHSeJhxzq2dIS_VF4nvxICUMLsLSr-xsbBg0Z07JtK8Gk-L30Qd1NkLBoa=w723-h557-no)
Jet-Aer #965
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dt5ENlstyLfgLlvX5hV8nMi8Awi_lBhb4pyAnktUJuqj1xFeL-5mEyKVE6YknZgJmHrwWucZIwuhP2xajKPASbYCXdqawM7WLeQoF80B3MrGc9DtTxYa-n9PzWxPtVhRRA5guHUWfqjZJ3KJyh8wAn=w640-h480-no)
GERBER FS-II
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Sanrio Stationary Vehicle Series
Mid Fielder JMF-4 FORMULA TIME
When I introduced "Sanrio Stationary Vehicle Series" before (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2186041.html#msg2186041), I mentioned JMF-4 was a missing number.
Well, I jumped to wrong conclusion, sorry. :bnghd:
No matter how much I looked up, there was no information about JMF-4. But surprisingly, some days ago I found a JMF-4 was sold on Japanese free market web site. I will reprint the photo and report it.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3exmXWT4QoEuvwodfTMqUV59LBmSUpyJnVSa3JES_OUH8iUxJOzgOnu8RfQuHKtFrqYrt5Pvvp1Q5L81UPfg6o6sCWBdKMVLdTi-C0ZyW3CGGNxJYwUfo3rv-evVP4MyoyBSrK6SHlzr0-SeGI-7mpo=s1080-no)
JMF-4 is named "Formula Time". The shape of JMF-4 is like a formula one car.
The main function is AM / FM radio. The stick in the foreground is the antenna rod.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3depyy7kAJRCsv6Bn4zheytR6b0O8Lp-_4iqz9ucGqmy1rA-J4Yh7iZbnfi7ZGTVKrjHRirDN5TwjShNJ0Lii-Wfyimy9BX6AKrYj1x7I1a_mP5xRbqDuy5cpO4B3WO0-37CTmJ88I6BByDL1WMjHYf=s1080-no)
There is a liquid crystal digital clock on the tail wing.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cUkYh4rCD9Ei4x0pzTf7ULFxFB7Cc_HTwn3fzi9_WBo__U6gE2zN5K89UQIGXvxq6Wq8sjMy9my4yhlh92qhCNnVOvS3LmrF2BbOhrIdXJxdE-N8D08fHhJp2K1lWsdzC0Ws7cF4RUSIhr5NTft_mB=s1080-no)
There is a light inside the front nose (I can't see it well).
Opening the parts, you can use it as a desk light.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cGGmYI-VdYnFn16SgHmworP0pPH0NmmcPVsCIIR4dN5jgI8xpIAc7rB2JoBGr4DdQaCyV0LH0lb-g6bxEsi-djkdph5I9PnsLsPnPaHXbvl9zpNNnStJ9JMi2Tg15lT9gWssZzq6HVH0B4kBDKuhyf=s1080-no)
The rear part of the cockpit is a storage compartment.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fmS2G83pFsGezrsYb0Pjwj8Owe-GUsRhWTsdojhYDn0cnStcOUd2aUxciZfWqhPn4tDqNOsaCf5khNofr0Yhpz_WG-8jdg9I_lnweDfCLR9EguCxSvswSISXUPOS5PL7dgT56xua7ibc6pDbbxcqWj=s1080-no)
On the left side, you can see the tuning dial above the screw.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dWpdQV1HF4kQFk3d3rUseJ96myttLFiUmjhx14ErUbASiwptYkLCQu2w7KABccoyvYBRHmaSaueXYmWhkDuPt4whYQGkitwRllmhZB8HtesiGGiUocy53AQ4kh-A40Q37ED-39_Mjipg_kdZQ7j579=s1080-no)
There is a battery case, AM / FM switch, and speaker on the bottom.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cAjg5RVmEW3fXBo5CiB6p2sDghIaTCgpmFc_h8Yc0tMQs4_4kHmhPyj4yEPP2b8QpNlo-p3OtWZEhgeEx417gLiwakp2f8OZ3Pyjl0NynU_jF45R_XVKLc8wg5OD_LRQJ7uE9je5rCw4oet4UYbKfk=s1080-no)
On the right side, you can see the volume dial above the screw.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ebB05OAEOOGAJrN5Z4hM5W7Xs77MwKDYd5_1RckGtaf4rxi3hPyAFAvinNK3yA7x68w99xW_MThV2lC5hIzfnmSRVbY9d9p-2nXP94QuKzmqSUGTEN8dhe_XUI91clJO3IM_8_E9y5Q1H17ZRO25Jb=s1080-no)
Rear view. There is a battery for watch here.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3crPuPvA7yXj6DOeOJ7Ki5cVhzW9FclA1-lyyPEbggl0WrrsdoIxeFBKtouDQkPi3fodEuMD30PqKDGmjRYIUqbC3bPr3e8vRVEd737QdVr7rd52qFecLB1DYCBn6AfJIrfjXi3ke7aWEApH_kX_mDt=s1080-no)
The box and instruction.
1987 Made in Japan 5500yen JMF-4
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c14WUR3u7fsWULIqgvcurec_-rOc0fBL-_1-qL9dwEXCrSn0Q0MFI4qZeuhrUJ3d8ezpSIkRbzBUyIoUe2rLAPWN8EwXIEbWdXcXATz7iwMf4-_536EuLc9aobLCk8xeXyjigOnzuJ7NhnqT-TEzI5=s1080-no)
Decorative stickers and clock instructions.
All these images are reprinted from Japanese free market web site.
The market price(7800 yen) is too expensive for me. And it's not as attractive as other models.
Even if I don't get the real one, I am already satisfying because I got the information looking for. :whistle:
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> Aloha
Thank you very much ! （^ヮ^）
I hope you find what you are looking for.
But, this post may be even more appetizing for you. （≧▽≦）
G96 Jet-Aer Corp. #965
I don't know much about Jet-aer corp.
According to AAPK All About Pocket Knives (https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/catalog/27585-sold-classic-jet-aer-g96-boot-knife-model-7003-seki-japan-1-19) website, they had sold knives in 1973 till the mid 80s. The knives were designed similar to Buck and Gerber, and made in Seki, Japan.
And they had also sold SAK-like multi-tools.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d1pwCP6nOv22jEfRQq9yk87w4VWpyCUGzG7F7-k0Odl9Kt6Y_P0krMhLPg0uLzC4x_hSn2W-Plei_Rf_UhYlA6f9fzVrA4DgBu8XQYEV5UfjdszuONQt7T_N9CHk6tJq-0TR6yXgQ24zf6F7jEXurs=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dM8ubD0IFRHQ3F-bihvOMhrPAYOypxZ97yckMVfoJTGCkfKmA9CPpU8tj3XvnMrf-QpxvxPbKXC5RF6tqRz0QIXd2oR_OMQPO_8Aza-w1IrIlK14q_qeZGg2XPJ8on9b5XOWDPoVw9eImtASGmvfm7=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3coMledTqJdijKygQWaQ2VeQU7v_ZdtbSYlTW59j68QH7j9TUt8QSFyIMmY-76CVXo1suzIZldQtxe5N4tpeys7A3h0SPIpgbpecb-C7KjZ-EmrbKS_Hvg57GFOWTtOk0b5FD7AO9jkEFoh8wtCdWh8=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f7bY5iznLjqdmbXxB9fixAGb2cTaCJyw5weZqHoM9Te7agzT5wfz-KqUiTitkGoIU44nret85hhEbV7xWuIf4A0KWfcyZh2kl4S-Epd5414AEQHdozOwXshLp7bg90Osqg7-gUuvNsDYBy_J6c5iS0=w2400-h1800-no)
As the wise readers have already noticed, this MT was designed similar to one of Japanese MTs.
I feel now you may be thinking the manufacturer of this MT was IC. CUT, don't you?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f3i3iZ49aFTQPQJdvhvqhkUdVj9PTMogpgEAPhc1mlCRQQcoJFwv0_fSP5Ok2B574B1JOJulVYoIuFwSHI9Kyw5p1Oo2dsYhasnatwkaLk6t7jYZFw1BxWPCfzcZ5Q4bTmbGUbSnlQmQgS8zG0ulBK=w2400-h1600-no)
Black: Kershaw #3030 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2155517.html#msg2155517)
Brass: Jet-Aer #965
Red : IC. CUT Companion Type-7 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2093138.html#msg2093138)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fD81Vi4l2Yu6G2wdAlR6pVrYCk_nncj-89AAUMnF6A3NHBlGlPRJ-hWOHO1sXM4UZO1OxpzEP_ewKCCRE47A07jFJRyHtD59RCKVNJEMqyKwX1TQiMP4NA7adaTdPhvENBY36qaVsm0jVRuHQsjUyO=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eYAchyh0szF5WvOAoEIKh3Vl2QF8qo_Aq7Zl0iCd1BnLplYAMNAlxdqg3LEXwpnaQFgcH2cvgFm6jr-mtfTdbNhEqpYdfTAWy2S6Fqjinl7JrbzYbwkOaLyVkUocnr_tNqAB9YTLlVT78pwi3QvV8P=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dRDr7e1GRuEUYzqZSF9-W4Y3AuWMNZYK7pIvJ-cHRr_FL5fJdQ62wZaqYLlMuFF1SY-yq0i6UA4JdsF9o5Mnv-5hrxlpWKD8B5_Xq_-Wzm81Ht4b_JgYmxBxKfB_TmdUe19N-3DZRJKJlPhnG28oLC=w2400-h1600-no)
Orange: IC. CUT Companion Type-5 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2093138.html#msg2093138)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eHh7shU0DgRT1uGhOde7endqOVBw3D_Nl2yRp_Qe7HJ4-eDO5LiXE6kDzriWhmNkTqC26Btxy1ekjKjxhIkTP6FsTMeKwmIhlQZuUsMacTF6YrbMOmja5yaxObv9A7mOtXVREzjFRvAM-zgsj-sbzN=w2400-h1600-no)
Finally, I will post a comparison with Gerber and Back.
Surely, all it is similar.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fh2G1HdCfs9bSsD0m_jLb8pS0mvjVsAImlnA8J1ehfJJB2jjly6aHuaRwTiEoVWD7vCW02Dm7nWTmWF5rnWP9XuJO01oFaAsU4bfSjcVpG-VJGTFkDbBbR4qSS7lnmV31yEOdVnjG2leRzzOkkL6Vm=w770-h513-no)
BUCK #110
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fHnbcuFdg40_NTPIycJcxb-hDAobsfNCATzsgJJVEtBiGkDH798cYgsI0phI2OtxaOdOa8CbnqjB9_qiQW9NKULaqBhElHSeJhxzq2dIS_VF4nvxICUMLsLSr-xsbBg0Z07JtK8Gk-L30Qd1NkLBoa=w723-h557-no)
Jet-Aer #965
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dt5ENlstyLfgLlvX5hV8nMi8Awi_lBhb4pyAnktUJuqj1xFeL-5mEyKVE6YknZgJmHrwWucZIwuhP2xajKPASbYCXdqawM7WLeQoF80B3MrGc9DtTxYa-n9PzWxPtVhRRA5guHUWfqjZJ3KJyh8wAn=w640-h480-no)
GERBER FS-II
I really like that Jet-Aer
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Good stuff hiraboo :like:
Here is a thread of mine about my G96 Jet-Aer
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,71264.msg1446635.html#msg1446635
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> ElevenBlade
Yes it's good quality, not as cheap copy of SAK. ( *• ̀ω•́ )b
> SteveC
Thank you very much!
Now I am reading your great story in your thread.
I cried a little. (ﾉД`)
Because...
Additional information about card type multi-tools
Part 1 / 7
Seven years ago, my brother died suddenly of a heart attack.
This card tool is one of his relics.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3coO-5rwFTCoy-ao1iJhJUbGhEwiESNKgSUL01AiuJZsdc_pphXVyzS9Wp403QmDvd3Ba6iT7OIlr5W_NbKEpFGMev7m910Qj3Bw7Eq7sPxYJSsC1uLRYGjY-UVCS-bdGdxioIvPFR-8kNTghxmlz1R=w2400-h1600-no)
SV80
STAINLESS STEEL JAPAN
STAINLESS BLADE & SAFETY HARD CASE
He loved skiing. I heard he often went to Canada and Australia on ski trips.
This tool is advertising item of ski equipment company.
I wasn't sure about this tool.
It was hard to find out which manufacturer made it.
But finally I found it.
HASEGAWA CUTLERY CO.,LTD. (http://www.hasegawacutlery.com)
The company started as a small polishing factory, and now mainly manufactures scissors in Seki-city Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3edkZxwU8EC8iAVu4Ie-jwFdbpRo0tUXM3F06MjRUrSVZhnF5VA9r0ZmvToEGs0SBYzKJi1qaB51qxVoQJziiIdoqciI_HhQKlUqnPm8RdK0XfWyCBC7e42ZX8cWYmv9LuYKxNUozuQ9fhtkzH2PhT-=w2400-h1600-no)
SV80(SS) SV88(BO)
The other day, I found a black model.
I took pictures side by side like brothers.
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Part 2 / 7
I introduced Kanetsune SUPER SURVIVAL in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320). And after that (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2177647.html#msg2177647) I found Kanetsune is one of brands sold by KITASHO Co., Ltd. (http://www.kt-kitasho.co.jp)
The other day I found another Kanetsune tool named MC TOOL.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fO-RS-goLvRcNnlOfBYbjjRty1pxmMt0PCVpBpOPMaunjf5Bav-MdxjcRcVuZ3uvaASrxOXcWbbwQCCVWoOKvElBBpPAPLzQiBXkg0xUp-qPkhtG_85ZNemmKzUh7UMQYsWriaWIu0PbX98kQ00oTJ=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Kanetsune MC TOOL case and tool
Right: Kanetsune SUPER SURVIVAL
I also found the MC TOOL in the magazine.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fBUFekvx_crN-gmEh-rMnalNYTnFWz1dLwvBcKl3ZAJugK16QnwCo9BpDHdNy-E3SCAkXsw0n3nzmQVyS_0XirsLF3HtjZ0uOcT0FcuZD4l-j7jPfMYkqBdj-FpJ5rCyiO2kRQJhnsirw8t0WkcXWL=w2400-h1600-no)
Iijima, K. (Eds.) (July 1983). "SURVIVAL TOOL," Monthly Mono Magazine special edition "KNIVES" ( Vol. 2 No. 8 ), p88. Japan: KK World Photo Press
However, the tool shape I got is looked different from photo. I'm worried that the seller may have replaced it with another tool...
For the time being, I'll continue the discussion, assuming this tool is genuine.
Interestingly, this tool is exactly the same as Herbertz Campingwerkzeug Nr. 615000 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,11842.msg2123275.html#msg2123275).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ct9Jp8-RK7PyjNBNzJFjGkzVimkTGIGP8opplVg5MSQgyAa8RGF5D3QFIzsoOGLp9qppj3zqxq7_oCOU5U2CCdm2bsMabY9AOr3auhEVGshwgqWbIOmf9KRzJfEQFrHcMcO1B8fU-XXAyEgrqhnH15=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Kanetsune MC TOOL
Right: Herbertz Campingwerkzeug Nr. 615000
I think it is highly possible that Japanese-made tools were sold under the German brand.
I introduced another similar tool in Chapter 2 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2034314.html#msg2034314).
There are some other tools that are very similar to these.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eJYmbafpyluUY1JyIJTSgHl_QEtYFkIvkG4mdGOX8k01X7B4d3ELAFrfntKvrp7Z8mUTHj_0gaT_2dOe-osu0bHvSPk1ganaRe9BOjvI2lThFDR3zKGkBQJcimrvjTI1WL3EpJm6yml0ywSujJeV5j=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Special ticket for "Gifu Chube Future Expo 1988", Manufacturer unknown
Upper right: SUPR, Manufacturer unknown
Lower right: SUPER II, Manufacturer unknown
In conclusion, I believe all these tools were manufactured in Seki City.
And I think the manufacturer is likely to be KITASHO Co., Ltd.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e2w_zDX6BS3mv4FM7bYeKkB58gK7-yhDd80npDChAibyZPrS6n-WCvXU6_UbQC-6Bb9Bo-coWtuMV2DZpBG0_s_Fmpi7KX8OXBs6IAkcO3ypAzMhux4Blfjtywu4O6PhO-TDZ9mgqKPaSbdk06cLWU=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper left: SUPR
Upper right: Kanetsune MC TOOL
Middle: Special ticket for "Gifu Chube Future Expo 1988"
Lower left: SUPER II
Lower right: Herbertz Campingwerkzeug Nr. 615000
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Additional information about card type multi-tools
Part 3 / 7
I introduced Sir Rich Tool in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320) and another post (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2081494.html#msg2081494).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e-d4YYlAmOCISZac-ZDnJsAHMDDLFcE6AVTFm_iZuZBIrE39mWSpUrmU8JUFEGR8YelQhc0o2y5G62qse78NAjznMHY_Rpx_-HiMOJBrLmK72VFrvlX_9waoPx2o7r5HZTAf9fbuYpWncQkBTxiaZa=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Sir Rich Tool (big) case and tool
Right: Sir Rich Tool (small) case and tool
Sir Rich Tool is one of the mysterious tools that I sometimes see at Japanese auctions and free markets. The quality of the tool is relatively good, but there is no information in magazines, website, etc.
One day, I found the other small Sir Rich Tool with different shaped case and instruction paper.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fZ9dggkVqTSYe2bjcqrnQlLsCMBBSSGrEdTOqgTVoWpYzmXrYiPvZp6mLSZLd8vYuKbSYaR8NFlgEP9bZRosb-v6k21QjxJP8zvfXhzmlFAIMgWg_loBoUAeZ5R7NbbeBUB7xVryvraKgNPzONYewt=w2400-h1600-no)
Sir Rich Sun Tool
According to the instruction paper, it revealed that the name of the small tool was "Sun Tool". But again, there is no information about the manufacturer in the instruction paper…
…Uhh. Wait, I just saw this tool and case in previous post.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cBiiUTYh0oZqjsYmJAsEBd6G_CQIbMNPz1Z2W155FBzkK4XG-wlp_Wx4PuZNsFuyG4swblHGxwmEy1xl447c73D5oSCOwxqdemQsrZU8Bjbw4KqliR-nnySNNteunjGlyfUG6Pimd_BxIluM3g8xKg=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Kanetsune MC TOOL and case
Right: Sir Rich Sun Tool and case
The magazine is ibid.
Again, Kanetsune (http://www.kanetsune.com/) is one of the brands that KITASHO Co., Ltd. (http://www.kt-kitasho.co.jp/index.html) manufactures and sells. KITASHO is one of the big companies that manufactures and sells cutlery in Seki City. So I think Sun Tool was likely to have been manufactured by KITASHO.
By the way, when you search for "Sir Rich" on the web, you may find more travel gear than multi-tools.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fpeujntcBLd-YWq0fpmO9Sb1sitnwYielPw7MHNt7jaKyV_1FZLcwW-GFvJNJcRgTvgQYt-gbCJRV9Az24mEqcEnFbdy_1fOl6Y5y5WNjDd_uSj9Rl9j2jtBxBdqbQZXUFfAu99RFxv-wgYOJaR7R4=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dzVs4qVymw2_HBSEoZzCVcRzATzp_fda-2rnVluNcyCOwHk1dDvRnT9hzlWQpdPJ0p8ldoruP_njzQoFoGMoPLBTy0ZHsS5SSJ3ysvRqvePYI6Xh1t5npDCqxLa3N3nicXMoEOBtxT2MRH4cRQMw4u=w2400-h1600-no)
Sir Rich MEN’S SET travel gear for men
It is a rather cheap product. I bought this one, hoping to find any clue about the brand.
Oh, yes ! The name of the seller is printed on the band-aid and cotton swab packaging.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e7tyMEMzcIEb-SOolpH1ZQfCC2okBkju1Vh4vPzCQiaayZ3M6LOE9tvdTHxfFq-ptKLJvnAT3iT318NNIxpeJGkMF7Of8oRgZ2KgRrBKnukdkbh4GAvorUBjFNGUzyKhKy0VoTpiQ-83WyMSxYJcjY=w2400-h1600-no)
The seller name is Sun・Gift Sangyo Co., Ltd. This company doesn't seem to exist anymore.
Another company name and its address are also printed there. It was the pharmaceutical company that manufactured Band-Aid. (Nakai Seiyaku Co., Ltd., Osaka, also closed business )
Now I understand why the name of the card tool was "Sun Tool".
Because the seller company name was "Sun・Gift Sangyo."
As an aside, I found another Sir Rich multi-tool in this pouch.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cZjt0GTKgK8-Ydl4bUSDB15ksqmYSTUgHjtKKAXgMgi0pNXeKLrcHJ1kVwK-8rL8XyHco1v_oTqkO0wqtYdUOGaYu2w2CgUAa8pYiEfJENWNJNLLEwAie8WM71llDtdMGJYZCOq4xokOqLVxcd4vL4=w2400-h1600-no)
A multipurpose knife that looks a lot like Bassett Trim-Trio (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2165333.html#msg2165333).
Hey, who made it ?
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Part 4 / 7
I introduced Bronica Savanna multi-tool and lighter in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f0OhOBd7Foel3TFZXiK8-YBslk1H0zJNfF5qpjSoR5jFF0dy3L7qJUtU8S6mvEHwg3C-BLl3YwJ6VBvRmKjVafrgDpwvTXNJuZFsYBB0vW-g41Z3Qo2k7W7zJGffl5uCEV6H6c7LffA-kSyq83BFUP=w2400-h1800-no)
Bronica Savanna multi-tool and lighter (repost)
Recently I have found there are four types of Savanna branded multi-tools.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fs7bmgB0w3ZGFOvjXfvl7WoCTBDSxREmk54LSWQOjHvNgaqKAbbTCMPop9QGfbORXuCUKPNRFQkE-yUiqig3J6V4QDSczXBgUquaap7aAk-M20ueOuyoDJjhgU1IY9GTj1C32kBGDqfoh75jV7UXnn=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ejNnf-_tlMnPmgp00mwdiD8u6I8Ly3lmabFCmCsQo_40A_mhJV27m21J9UvQrw9TG4jbvjYZUKkGQqN_RxtJdbCckmAC6cU9lVip3MjlWRT6-m0SMHLeX1qn5SGX6g9I5Tz5WsOPvwXGsvCYzai_ue=w2400-h1600-no)
Left to right
- Kanger Savanna version ( same as Kanger TYPE-I (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2081494.html#msg2081494) )
- Card type multi-tool ( motorcycle supplies store ＫＵＳＨＩＴＡＮＩ advertising model )
- Savanna multi-tool and lighter
- A multi-tool consisting of four round plates
( I tried to write the url of ＫＵＳＨＩＴＡＮＩ, but I can’t because it contains four letter words "sh*t"... lol )
The name and model number of each tools are not described in the instruction paper.
The round tool on the far right is unique, so I'll put a few more pictures on it.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d_soECwSYbhlVB6Qw3EPjESWlFJudjS_s-a--eodIqVcFw-o4p55KzktkzzbTJoZSQ2BI2VDnBV5MahIYBNfg9qXN3P-AkwlScKV3JSKC4xma1haK3HOC2PAX57F0xvFreM8YERiFTmlaIsimKW-0O=w2400-h1600-no)
Closed position.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f1_-AW7oe9ZRC1ZZshvlh1x48hDs0S2Tu47IoeDs-IDRbSzoxxGXo0ZIYy9v87XzjhzPJvIxITI9346JqJkixwGcTC6xTUTVtLH7e8Oazl5T5ygpjtteJdS4lsvSGkCfDNojR_obw8iyO5hBqQu3Dy=w2400-h1600-no)
Open position.
The second tool from the left seems to be Big & Pretty (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2195540.html#msg2195540), but there is no hexagonal wrench hole. Hmmm…
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f3OFzbrphRXtJw4IrCJUrZJz5JXe9oM58HwUHFACY2OnDI-AaFFgPXx04NapI7Kj_ht2Q6tdy3JgWtprhFNTdirwbdimI6vS_a-CtU2mIrntv4h_6YcSls9iJ4xFPC6JPyZeJaIy6Cd-HjTxBZWVFD=w2400-h1600-no)
…Oh yeah, I remembered. It is quite same as Kanger Type-E (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2194082.html#msg2194082).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f2qg37X1Sa5RkHVozSh7QoULHh0GqE-NMtsK7WDPX-_runPZz1G9VXg2IXdlBtZERnBcdFhmI7GFaR9Q2_FIwpaXYXv0i9zOVL63hhZpvm02HZ-vyvebvjPUzkfQBHMEicRJTaPZt9qB1AxMC_rlVr=w1200-h800-no)
Kanger Type-E (Kodak (http://wwwjp.kodak.com/JP/ja/) advertising model, image from the closed Japanese auction, repost)
Conclusion:
Bronica Savanna multi-tools have much in common with Kanger multi-tools.
As mentioned in a previous post (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2195540.html#msg2195540), Kanger ( also Adler, Big & Pretty ) was made by Hayakawa Industry Inc. (http://hykw.co.jp/)
So I think Bronica Savanna was also made by Hayakawa Industry Inc.
By the way, I also introduced TRIM TOOL in Chapter 10. I thought it was a counterfeit product because it was low quality.
Recently I found something in common with the TRIM TOOL and Adler.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fFIeJ1rCxqR5KlYou681JLHrbNxCSB7148RNKZZ0IoYgSMEfcugg_ITO29sAlrBcwpwlu9YcgnGhcIm6JZ7H0iR8gDyeZmguSG6Qw-sIuu4xbs_jDHLqkfTvOkEml2oaWkd3yvOnG194XPNgNju5Fh=w2400-h1600-no)
Left to right
- TRIM TOOL ( big ), repost
- Adler
- Survival Tool, first post
- TRIM TOOL ( small ), SEGA (https://sega.jp/) advertising model, first post
The instruction papers of all begin with this sentence, which is the same word for word.
もしもの時・・・●●●● (ツールの名前) があったら
ワシの口ばしのように鋭く
ワシの爪のようにがっちり使える
あなただけの小道具
In case of emergency… If you have a **** ( tool name ).
Sharp like an eagle's beak
Can be used sturdy like an eagle's claw
Props just for you
Conclusion:
So I'm sure TRIM TOOLs are all manufactured by the same manufacturer, Hayakawa Industry Inc.
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I've been reading through this thread, there's some excellent and interesting information in here Hiraboo, nice one. :tu:
I really like those IC. Cut knives. :drool:
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More great info hiraboo! I have of the Bronica Savanah round multi tools and the leather case and chain. I agree with your conclusions on the manufacturers.
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Sorry for the late reply. (´Д｀ι)
> MichaelGT83
Information about Japanese multi-tools is not too much even here in Japan. So I try to put togather the information.
I appliciate to MTo for providing a place for the presentation.
☆⌒(*＾-ﾟ)v
I hope you will be pleased. ε=ヾ(*~▽~)ノ
> Yadda
I'm surprised you have the Bronica Savanah round multi tools, case and chain!
I think it's a very rare item.
Great! (屮゜Д゜)屮
It is very encouraging that you agree. （●´3｀）~♪
Thank you very much!
Additional information about card type multi-tools
Part 5 / 7
As I mentioned in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320), the reason why there are a lot of card-type multi-tools in Japan is that LIFE-TOOL sold well.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dyhmqxdHNezsn_BaOOz-6jyZPjMdubdHfuX-fXWEZ5jRysIQEGFfjvB-fYHEDzzvOlZ_jx14f-ugZYUoiS6qGEl5DPTvr_nTIf-lh6t23o6DKxKO82rf6kdGjsaHGoxJwD40NMEFSUa34IOXnH48re=w2400-h1600-no)
LIFE-TOOL, Allison Forge Corporation, reposted
I found more detailed website about LIFE-TOOL and others.
BushcraftUSA. (2013). Walle-Hawk and other credit card survival tools, Retrieved March 21, 2021, from https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/walle-hawk-and-other-credit-card-survival-tools.241354/
According to this thread, Allison Forge had sold “WALLE-HAWK” in 1970s, and sometime in the 1980s they changed it “LIFE-TOOL”.
The instruction manual says "Copyright 1974" in both the English and Japanese versions. This mean that they made the instruction manual in 1974 and sold "LIFE-TOOL" in Japan after that. I think it was before 1980s.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cNPGVl2TD44gn_Qq7j1-cg5fBddhZkDZNdm_C-FkFkjWxOH5vL555TmMSRWanzRgNeMa-lyogAq2EafwyTx_FyL1sxsqdvO5Jpf4u-8zHVcFO-u5QiaID4QDg6tYONNF-JtqyCd-Vtx_nQws_J9sLa=w742-h1091-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cMdNNqYelzy4ridXhg5271CYg5770xx8luLfp98J7ZBlLjcpEuCSrcOUpI_3dBAC54ZqtHDdUoNBjx1ZO0dCW4A3gXwiT4VeH_Qp1VzeNIfwQqFVOIHKV6Qxkrw10y-Xrjy1ywd2HLK0UjjPeCGIsr=w742-h1091-no)
Patent documents US3461469A: Multipurpose Tools and Wallet Holding Therefor
Jessie Morrision filed the application in 1966.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3csWhkPuuG1UHZn2v0dvZstD9xZNIQ7TDxZb96xsrHPz_MqoeeYie8gF1Zv1IBcB0AiZpoiw22kaqsw1y2SsqL6JTCiUUvChA2tFdNccxOrjG4eoYP-Gb969w4axpZkki3EOA-cZP2JeNV_FfBPxfdn=w2400-h1600-no)
The LIFE-TOOL Survival manual original English version
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3clufBnzZSk7Pj7jX-xOBhtajtwhWSrmXWFflHBAE41j0TrBk0RDeYOUdvfvMEo7mgMnepOMbmsdCYcGQSU8jjUmYnWMbaUeUoJWoy0V-zEzMWaETwIaEIv2pEMI6mtO-92TvWMMHPdE7WsfvJ0ZGjT=w2400-h1600-no)
Japanese translated version
As the reference books, it says "Survival With Style", “Outdoor Survival Skills” and “Backpacking nyuumon (Japanese)”.
Therefore, there are many copy products of LIFE-TOOL in Japan.
I also introduced some of them in Chapter 10.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dtzKkNKzIUmGvqdLGWyrJESHKnYwbWbOIzn4LXRW7VAUzGORjzTLHIxCe5VE3yiVkLEljO_Igt08J1HdZbxeTuBB9giT7Zu90i8sx8ceTm_K_7reiceWCn7IOlUx52EZq3rgO1yHKw0QTR2g_X2QXb=w2400-h1600-no)
An example of copy products.
Left: LIFE-TOOL, Allison Forge
Right: SURVIVAL, manufacturer unknown, reposted
Confusingly, some tools have the same name. Now, I would like to organize the information.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d1y2gIolEfaKMJvoqAKB9oJiJCpB_2vcZcXwgKE0lD-ROiNU_lmiUqvvHjiH8la1LHsB8rbkkLWPKaV2bE8xLgIObtJ-6cMWjh8XpMDwv-gJL4j--nVQhSFnaVjCXQKVXMYU9J6EA9qCB7gw6QFRVr=w2400-h1600-no)
SURVIVAL (I) and instruction paper, manufacturer unknown, same as above
I call this type (I) because it has a simpler shape than the model described below.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fYj5f2IR0wYN26tLJ8eOQMZDnYepAL7cCVBt66JgK2e8hF2JfItz7YYUZu33XHyhvkiaaptvl7eDJxNphhQQiki7qVfUgpXkx5wddFvbsurac9lhkSpYTa2edWVWXM5tzsLX2_Nm10eEbouQoi8Hwm=w2400-h1600-no)
SURVIVAL (II) and instruction paper, manufacturer unknown
The instruction paper said that this is “JUMBO-SURVIVAL”. How jumbo do you think it is?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ei92UpXeoXYzUHVK59kuh7MZQthrEvQ3vaUDTQdvULe9qHcWbv2Nfyf5JjRSiyoOS63Oxb85y7WUzsYqpeDXzJb0TC7K0sfyQTimDHe6Fys-W1zHEvkqOhKbB2Z9bUIzCUGEgqtpDnpF-jfOTt1wsx=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: SURVIVAL (I)
Right: SURVIVAL (II)
Actually both are the same size.
SURVIVAL (II) has a fish scale remover on the bottom edge.
The two are clearly from the same manufacturer. But there is no information about manufacturer in the instruction papers.
IC. CUT (http://ic-cut.co.jp/) (Ishikawa Hamono Seisakujyo Co., Ltd.) also sold similar products.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fTzQZLT5YN4GonlBlOkLiQJ0Rd-da-bueiHVnnPKVHp9BUM0V8fE-VRYb65pnR-mYlFpR7TBfQ-nfr3d3uC76SxIBuTBvaqTWQ4i6t3z8Mux1k1L1hukUEJaW5daN2WNtl3x25bCXIYawLMP6Yyodv=w2400-h1800-no)
SURVIVAL (III), IC. Cut
It is the same size as the above SURVIVAL (I) and (II), but more elaborate than above.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3coiqANWGuScVURbLxqV7Ye3IrCt-qLxXA7gX2-yQKd0vTS6dcCfSC77l1b6VQ0c81lpkmz7Iwfxet-lEJ2ajLg6ZfTIx5PcD3E7Syr3CCE3gGLwBdhAsdStDA597F-N830VClb_P0Au7QBdQEM3O_s=w2400-h1800-no)
SUPER SURVIVAL, IC. Cut
It has basically the same shape as SURVIVAL (III).
The difference is the safe case, the direction mark and the double / single edged blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cQYZNb29HWtjPRDyxeei04KzZA2QpUaf2MVK7yzqT3mViGV7rSRHe00y2yppXopkgPeE-CrMIarqGj51jGOJfuCZut-07PhjxoKuE1zeDdwPLTK-p0gjAuMcq93vSzIFscP8KoHMW_F-tWftvBH9uf=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: SUPER SURVIVAL, IC. Cut
Right: SUPER SURVIVAL, Kanetsune (Kitasho Co., Ltd.), repost
The Kanetsune version I got has no safe case. Other than that, quite the same tool was sold by IC. Cut and Kitasho.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f6AWiyopBrrSMN8b9r-3WQ6bENVKnZCloECPBYaNKiljxxyR4m37-ON0e9_eM1YSaMgunkkNw5zCrryuiY78WHjBbi0DC9SKQB_JlUzh_P49BhFSMVLxv5ldf0wHkUCM5z1E4jVSnjufhcMUOU8Fah=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper left: SURVIVAL (III), IC. Cut
Upper right: SURVIVAL (I), manufacturer unknown
Lower left: SUPER SURVIVAL, IC. Cut
Lower right: SUPER SURVIVAL, Kanetsune (Kitasho)
As you can see, these tools have many similarities. So I think they were all made by the same manufacturer.
Who made them. IC. Cut? Kitasho? Or another?
I can’t determine which manufacturer made them.
The only certain thing is that it is a manufacturer in Seki City.
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Additional information about card type multi-tools
Part 6 / 7
I also introduced you Feather (https://www.feather.co.jp/en/) Versa Venture Tools in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320).
After that I found advertisement of those tools in a magazine.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cnJllvTMLbEwz6XtLiO19POTcFhnS6atrV42mA7EfZQQjM6JhcDYPTqxkr7F14wd6UZa_x-56yCd8uGC5ER7XkwUqcGpAG2P_G5deVxUA-abKV_d4o4Y-Jv4rE5Ew0pSp3jQ669lXIOQuQU3nY13y2=w2400-h1600-no)
Iijima, K. (Eds.) (July 1983). Advertising of Feather Trading Co., Ltd., Monthly Mono Magazine special edition "KNIVES" ( Vol. 2 No. 8 ), p100. Japan: KK World Photo Press
It’s not “the larger the better”. You'll be amazed at the 18 features of these little tools.
The real survival tools for hard venture sports.
When fighting extreme nature, playing outdoor sports in harsh condition, the Versa tools will perform many functions to survive.
This tool was created as a full-fledged professional model for all situations.
According to this ad there have been three different models.
- Versa Ranger with exclusive genuine leather case 13,500yen
- Versa Senior with case 3,900yen
- Versa Junior with case 3,300yen
As you can see, the price of Ranger is by far the highest. So I think Ranger sold in small quantities. But the other day, fortunately, I found this at a Japanese flea market.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3esZHvXSUKiTacy9Tq5M7b5qj9zTeXeaUR89s79QgNvlUlOioiMhak_ak-Ra7NgYszlFu09g-oir6kLN_WIHGGhuDsG9Il1SGbB4LIENjQCfd8KDHeKysWfdPjGBjR8fp67pQQszylMwQnuZ6zbvFdJ=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Versa Ranger, first post
Upper right: Versa Senior, repost
Lower right: Versa Junior, repost
The size of Ranger is larger and little thicker than others. The front side has a black finished.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3ft25bP5LXIdXDFgH47AD0nn7iBsWe_Yk_60Y9Mr0SSu0v6obCT4MLZlQtQIc51bpMzgpEaH962XDIFY1xqGTCSwVeKUQJvyAv8cekDBJUcPSqsSK-YprVrLgqPhCqvBJJWZK6oyiYTD7e5JjpR2p6_=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: LIFE-TOOL
Reft: Versa Ranger
Obviously the Versa series were also influenced by LIFE-TOOL.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fzYbJd83LZToC8X5ANj2goJHTHQmm4dTmBo9QUo7Iioo6F1JFvM3PC-zdKrpEbov9aeXxCwhb2LD9sibQkkmVpAjPbxfMRNUzTsAhrqJczUV-Hu-43-JASpD67r70-AYFkh6TwY7s61eFO8p-byUc1=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Exclusive genuine leather case
Right: Versa Ranger (back side)
The back side has a mirror finished.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dkZel3A0X4IATfHpCccAZ0NHzMJDfDoaF_1Rq3neXRox5ibzzEX91zitw9r2szwQ6P7xHJGSFuLOAnOPISmRsfDbLQs-w3DoIaA6mFevTz2PvIr0O4EOVjxx_dJvwgDJyYzpIWn2X3mJnQiu0MGvlJ=w2400-h1600-no)
The case is large and thick enough to hold a cigarette box.
The saw blade is square. I have never seen it.
I don't know why this is three times as expensive as the others…
Kai corporation (https://www.kai-group.com) also sold some card type multi tools. I can't find any reference material about this.
I'm still investigating.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3c5AZo4Yvdob1RNmHhSpG5qnDvxo2okDZ7Y9DxXLYvNC77k0uvy4SphijVCO0Y3IPp-XUTevz1EN0tT7NYq2dKsUIX2x9BgmW1L7__CbxqCtidVHUK6dymbQEH_6Or0ggdWUbHa74FOn9Umh3nsBMd8=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: 5 Way Kit, kai-cut, first post
Reft: Help Me! and case, kai-cut, repost
Oh yes, help me!
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Great info on the card tools hiraboo ! :cheers:
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> SteveC
Thank you very much !
It's a niche information, so I'm worried if you can enjoy it. ヾ(;´Д`)ﾉ
This is the final episode.
Additional information about card type multi-tools
Part 7 / 7
In the above post, I introduced LIFE-TOOL and its patent documents.
Many Japanese card tools were influenced by life tools and were made to look almost like that.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eue6Eloj-vDf-GRT1yqBRPnAItOqgwk6TTXr74rsTFV8L71FMxoa-r99jDN1wADOi-ytIIThOrBHZJVLoPRI-jxb2mIEL7Mg7iVbkrDfV8X2akAn4HkH9BGqr2t2lEJBfHuzYm-o1UGB8KyMnWZIya=w2400-h1600-no)
Allison Forge LIFE-TOOL, repost
But the patent for the LIFE-TOOL is not valid in Japan. So someone else stole the idea of LIFE-TOOL and applied for a patent in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fsExmXkGgNQBrSFDYQ_Gfj20U2ZpuLNckp45OBddVV8KicgPeKFtCs69HPsd844tmEBSXmpiF2knkJmI-U7nXGi7adV9IvqrzwECdyaYU-l4h-b2zeEWZZ47EXy75rTNwBUGAwPPmDY6HDP5wU2ZOh=w2400-h1600-no)
Left to right
- LIFE-TOOL, PATENT 3461469
- Jupiter Survival Tool, PAT. 1409686, first post
- SURVIVAL SET, PAT-G 4414776, repost
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dYqqa8iqofP4HZU6Y9c9GybK-90sSfNc1FQz9WIgqnfk3ya1vgN9LKyNbBKHk3DC0s6ixfxYVf0goQQTEAow8TA4_FT0KndjKffNxSu9aCmMqZTIt8VyAKPjwcyG7wnMX4Oy2rpyu8P9uhGPNNPEWR=w2400-h1600-no)
Jupiter Survival Tool, case, instruction manual
Jupiter Survival Tool was a complete copycat product. Did you notice the difference from LIFE-TOOL?
The answer is there is no dent in lower right corner of this tool.
You can search the patent documents for this tool using the information in “Pat. 1409686”.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fLs40EY7q4F7LWfb0OBSrGBg3IrlsDhskKCD7Jjdi3LnifYvjl8EmZ74nt871YezEM2ZrloXD_xoLVGVq8ZP6N4ESWISXHbPUzpM7FMEO4NQNoTWfNy2qRWWf5S1KwoqlUzvP6iDTsggPtV7OV4YqW=w1586-h1123-no)
Patent documents実公昭56-17009 (1981) about “Tool”
Akinori Mori filed the application in 1976.
Curiously, the patent document for this tool mentioned the dent that is not in the actual tool. The function of this dent is fixing the head of the nail. Then you can hit it with your fist.
The patent application was filed by a company in Tokyo. In 1981 the owner of the patent right was changed to a parson in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture.
Sanjo (Tsubame-Sanjo) (https://www.tsjiba.or.jp/en/kind/) is one of a major industrial cluster area of industrial products which inherited the ancient tradition such as cutting tools, work tools, metal tableware and others products.
So I think this tool is likely to have been made in Sanjo, Niigata.
This manufacturer also made other types of card tools.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fFwzn4KvlJ-jtkx8fdVNqQtGS5hEWEyeORvIhs40JcOWBeqVE2QwgVGqkWWkFSlRIlpnr73YQVfm-YVyyDRqY42jrBbJYs7IRl7lDHz_AHP5E-anTLwqWav1aHE42HJHNyP466eFI_B-3Rzw2K2cnU=w2400-h1600-no)
Survival Tool, advertising the Buterazine ( released in 1983 ) which was the product of Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., first post
This tool is also engraved with "Pat. 1409686".
Hmm, I have seen this unique U shape before.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3e6CP236ccgb3optETbb7z9IkwX2M-pv1viPYiiZ9bhRYHQVLcNTmfc3xWhZoppYGedgRoJJZ9burkWcx9tBAuDh1yZ319eYgJClS0YagDSgVcoymde1Fk0dzzpQ0zzUJ1aQw72yxxIVTZRbgHHxHyH=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Survival Tool
Right: Feather Versa Junior, repost
There are other similarities, such as size and lines. There is no information to determine which is the original idea.
By the way, there is a tool that have same direction mark on it.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fDAFh37prRp9k312WH0pxI6Pm3tZYrOsurRnpILLNObR8gP7wNI_R0tFwbGW386gpqRx3tCk-myRdrRkp9FvQKAmAxfakGsFAlqrjUQ4L7Txwx0IXLEIeXiulXiP6yd7O0RU99FJkFqouKzZUJg0Sf=w2400-h1600-no)
Left: Adventure Tool, the souvenir of Japanese baseball team Hiroshima Toyo Carp when they achieved a third victory in 1980, first post
Right: Mighty Tool, repost
The Mighty Tool has same direction mark as Jupiter Survival Tool ( also same as LIFE-TOOL).
I searched the web thinking that the Mighty Tool was from the same manufacturer.
Oh, I found a Mighty Tool with “Pat. 1409686” on it.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3eNW95FImXMqFaHk2bXcLqM6HnCVbSJBwR-SRmwVHLQ0Zu2aTX-WTh9fkI3RAP3DgtH7P9s0GrtD85N4zfcrTBjhWP55GV7yh3muQVt-kAKLXTun7VRb9GZDly98XTQqd36fZfu8O9p9iUWW4qkPdad=w800-h600-no)
Mighty Tool printed “PAT. 1409686”
Image from the blog "roco.roco.HIROKO" (https://ameblo.jp/roco0806/entry-12576469751.html)
According to the blogger, she bought this Mighty Tool as a tourist souvenir near my hometown. The price was 1500 yen.
I am glad the prediction about manufacturer is correct.
I also found new information about another type of tool, SURVIVAL SET.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cnXle0i8juay8grFjSJ2UeNqobIAZ6z2JpI2_09aE4dMAsx2-WHr5jKW6Y-U5n1LyOvPq9NwjjVfYK8FHyer94Hza9JVKvd-JoqzoISt3o6IC6yz1Y7XfYKAxfO8YEax7FrorCZdUIAboJo8UtVu3v=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f4gtrgHjInkV3kec4fxpE35jUx0eYrqINHfnRJ7vwbpX3iJWCy103T2AAiiXc2-bXpj8mCTBxnUcCuInubGOA13NrUfiRsOt0z5s6YoEdW8htpDFswBebDkbUkKYbQg6f22Qic5W8ycoMhy__o5csR=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3flHyBI1D7aV47nnvB1iOgy1PdNwePV9-TN-vkMTW0YxaNFdtHIIXa_v7br1ImalfISKyBjd6znymc6rXUiFhNe_7JcMnDZ-YUjrjlNovZWvNNX_lO7Fb4Y_ATIbEv7ZxqLS_6YZhG4dp1AcGlzKBGZ=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fLVShefpF9maBiFZYzKIg833nGAbBRDg6slCXmGZVAFlfTDf_W8Cq_0KqGGBJie_2iK7TNq85k67Tb7LTK2S5AemKk0EHvM0KFpxIL1aWTe1G8A8jGADNFwnk-wpNBRChAiODRv79D2z8DBzYdQOWK=w2400-h1600-no)
SURVIVAL SET, Pat-G 4414776
Combined with these components, you can use it as a sundial.
I can’t find any patent information from “Pat-G 4414776”.
I had given up completely, but I happened to find the information while writing this post.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3frqB0iqTLh-5aiPtdfhXeFxC_SBvn-fQnR-qEdQLSEJRgJ0G17RWR1h2G9tRr2ThXsJAf2p6TEvWzCsZJ_TWfe_s7ETDV8b74fwvpD5uu1zc0zeoAAttcqKws0e5_jzrh8YXKah-fhxF-j2WAI1qb_=w1586-h1123-no)
Patent documents 実公昭56-049747 (1981) about “Portable equipment”
Mamoru Nakamura filed the application in 1977.
The patent application was also filed by a company in Tokyo. Interestingly, the patent document states that the information about this tool has been published in Japanese manga magazines. It was Weekly Shonen Sunday (https://websunday.net/) June 26, 1977 issue, page 260.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3crEMMcn0QtYIXS-K9TKwdf57b2x0LmwDQnAAaAeWi19cSkeunpM8sx6Z3rpjiFnBxGi3UjxB-Y4CJHqTtv-R8r6wU-H69-ZgnLrprEIXFxeFX_BUiPyzuZAicZo1DbwiRgU0UxABe2OxsJUGKjQxG8=w361-h512-no)
Weekly Shonen Sunday. June 26, 1977 issue. Japan: Shogakukan Inc. (https://www.shogakukan.co.jp)
I remembered that a manga had been serialized in this magazine. The story of the manga was that a boy survives a world where a sudden catastrophe has occurred. This manga had symbolized the outdoor boom and survival boom at that time.
The name of the manga is “Survival” (https://www.saito-pro.co.jp/satoshi-pop) (1976 to 1978).
I think multi-tool “SURVIVAL SET” was produced because this manga “Survival” was a hit.
And I found the advertisement of this tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dOYPs0qSwAFsIMS-d9RyUsp9znmlOkRfSmFM2pynMj9LSwHfggyvzZAQHB5krtDSm4UnOkLmcw4YRN0nirALm5mqYM1clHpWHgkX_-oBP99hwqp5PUqNnuTESaS1mtEOm_4MJhOX8NsuoX-DJ1ACid=s1080-no)
Midorikawa, I. (Eds.) (May 1978). Advertisement of Genz Co., Ltd., Monthly Magazine Best Fishing May issue (Vol.2 No.5), Back cover. Japan: KK Japan Journal Press
"SURVIVAL" newly released 3500 yen. It said this tool has 52 functions. Wow!
The seller of SURVIVAL was a company in Tokyo.
There are many metal processing factories in Tokyo. Therefore, I think this tool was made in Tokyo.
Additional information about the card type multi-tools ends.
Thank you very much !
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Recently found this Rigid lockback 2 fold knife with electrician addition. And guess what, it's from JAPAN. ( subarashii desu ne ?)
I bought it because I have the Rigid multitool too, but that one was an Imperial Ireland version made in China. Rigid is all over the place with their factory orders.
Do you know if this knife is new or old (20+ years) ? [EDIT] I found out this knife is from 1995 by United Cutlery.
Here are some pics:
(https://i.ibb.co/42SH05s/IMG-20210501-193409-366.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sC1ZXM5) (https://i.ibb.co/SKFng6g/IMG-20210501-193730-943.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cN4F9y9)
(https://i.ibb.co/XVhjPMV/IMG-20210501-193437-766.jpg) (https://ibb.co/R7xYKd7) (https://i.ibb.co/pfHKtw6/IMG-20210501-193541-778.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hBGdP9x)
(https://i.ibb.co/PTGvCJg/IMG-20210501-193837-239.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LQdXpB1)
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> GotBluntnose
I'm sorry for the late reply. （；＞＜）
Thank you for telling me about multi tools related to Japan.
I didn’t know about Rigid and Imperial Ireland.
Your collection is "subarashii desu !" (ﾉ≧▽≦)ﾉ
I see Rigid RG-51 for the first time.
I found this (used with box) on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274486559249
Here are some pictures from eBay.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3etnif_SOEWYNvk4V7S1v61cnW5A--2BG8CbQh9dNthwAAf5CzWC0-kXxz1gX4xeI444abV04hEOrQ8kV2uMJ9iPrVcXORlYtZL2RO_ZztNdJQQALmCWRoB4k2etWdD5aoaoxvDdqumAkhkZuSKs_HQ=w640-h480-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cIV8VP6je461BhlB59kPeJiVUGZYICKDPlopo-wwUX1xnZ65R4ff9eoy31fK1WRI_R1iUEN8byA3PPvWIQvoY9lPLiAT_3JQMpISn2b9UTmmFRTiGWmHdXeJMGD2t3Vp3rL551oq46p6gSWW6whByX=w640-h480-no)
As you said, this tool seemed to be launched in 1995.
Wow I want to get this tool someday ! (^.^)b
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I mentioned about SURVIVAL SET in above thread (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2234815.html#msg2234815). According to the patent documents, the initial information about this tool was printed in old manga magazine.
Hahaha, yes I know I am a little crazy. Ψ(｡Θ∀Θσ
Wanting more information, I had looked for the manga magazine for a while, and finally bought one at a second hand bookstore.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cZi7LRVUXFvI3axvfR01h9Ih9r_iENucC_hsAdmOIRZYmDjNvFqZCWC0cudaugOum6BZ_eQwZBr-vmOvIize9Z9kY58Hw8hZ7wk6p12helsL_AaJKryWHBVn8psQ8njOkgwVafSQ5Gay8xNBfflCxh=w1600-h2400-no)
Weekly Shonen Sunday. June 26, 1977 issue. Japan: Shogakukan Inc.
The list price is 150 yen. I bought it for 800 yen. (*ノω・*)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3f5L2U4H1UobdB433KbwkqauU8FSBecVsab2fvL9bkz1pnExQyNdOIWHSCFAe1cFj6SMqDsRmptGiJnx8EtocS5MS2Hg-aMTr8ZvSeyTcJR7psfDAECCeApYU-qtoGzaRS52elcw3wpPVzv9DMdEfu9=w2400-h1600-no)
Ibid. Reader gifts and advertising of mail-order shop "Gen's". pp 260, 261.
30 winners will get the Gen's TOOL (3,500 yen) as the prize!
:woohoo:
I misunderstood that the manga artist and the maker collaborated to sell this multi-tool. Actually, there was no relation between the card type multi-tool "SURVIVAL SET" and the manga named "SURVIVAL".
“Gen’s” was a mail-order shop (I heard that there had been a building of their shop in Ginza, Tokyo. They were closed long time ago) which had sold imported miscellaneous goods.
They produced SURVIVAL SET (originally named Gen's TOOL) which was very similar to the LIFE-TOOL. The actual patent No. engraved on the tool body was “PAT-G 4414776”. On the other hand, the patent No. in the magazine was “574-7007” which was their phone number. （ᅙωᅙ）
Now I got the information and very satisfied, then I will sell manga magazines to another second hand bookstore. (*´ｍ｀)
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Exchangeable blade tools 1 / 2
When I browsed some old articles, I found an interesting post.
Why do i keep getting MTO emails ? (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,28263.msg491543.html#msg491543)
Zed got an email asking "would a kershaw blade trader be considered a multitool?"
Let's see kershaw blade trader series.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX4gyjA0scoMu2H-7FdU_hVselX532Eq2VmdY7nT7yFuf5-__6zissrxDBpKhL3CJh5w_h_2fcPxuk3E1CE_6xhPsIpBejREFDmGg9MChTDeME2d8lzk1K7iy3e4jPYbehUrHcFrdtY-P_ODs5V6yXa=w2400-h1698-no)
Image from the kershaw 2003 catalog.
There are later models of blade trader.
- 1091CT Camp Tool Trader
- 1094HBT Hunter's Blade Trader
- 1095SBT Sportsman's Blade Trader
- 1096FBT Fisherman's Blade Trader
- 1098AK Alaskan Blade Trader
- 1099DBT Deluxe Blade Trader
Later models were made in China.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXnu6Fmjam9caB9IsQD8lgVRXeR2QHeV1-5OXPz5SzXVRs4Tid5y5MZ6uWaBX5HbX3rZnJfBk8NgyeM6ZmVcNqRQzgjmamYB7lm7JhXe4-ScG4dpEHIZg1b_jXLqDfFFBKdFwEK90sgy2XZ1B4CDxua=w2400-h1802-no)
Image from a magazine 1).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXp2J5k6FAPmxsgAqCWWjv9wDcbPsHAvGkM-SYybuUanVZZ__BAdpWEN1F0cYVLDcRJGyxAakq9vssKAPRGBlk4Ws0hGTel3glaGn_6c_QLVRk4P9SDA0T0DTYzksLeFj94qTwkrLzpStLJFIDXevAp=w1797-h2400-no)
Image from a magazine 2).
There are early models of blade trader.
- 1095 Do it all Blade Trader
- 1095TF Do it all Blade Trade
- 1099 Delux Blade Trader
- 1099TF Blade Trader
Early models were made in Japan.
Oh, I don't want to argue with you about "would a kershaw blade trader be considered a multitool?"
But I would like to call kershaw blade traders and others as "exchangeable blade knives" in this thread.
Other makers also created exchangeable blade knives, for example...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV3np-rZZ5nlksl0wGz6DG26N5krjfwbVnbtMWpO_IO6-G_nV9QRzFiWpDFHJH__2a0O5BBHaygFIv50xtCtJbwn7Cj734Qzj6uMy1spp3THbKvvn5PF1y0a7kgOYRs0vmdM8p4tFCMJzoHoh19_8iD=w2400-h1600-no)
Image from a book 1).
There were three sets of Gerber Bolt action exchange blades.
- 7023 Utility (Utility blade, Saw blade)
- 7024 Hunter (Utility blade, Hunter blade, Saw blade)
- 7026 Skinner (Utility blade, Skinner blade, Saw blade)
Bolt action series were designed by Blackie Collins.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXmzdSxwlIk91R5mQ4-BRgV_uDXoJbdvl_XiQ2dy9dhp8YIgAFMbPH4kGeR8xP6152mE0qr600AphoKaxpSTwI3dWKbBzULDlPgH0ueiST7ecQb_CICtMp_SstiEiOEpi68Holv7YRpyAqib3eeCE5M=w1600-h1200-no)
Image from ebay.
According to the Japanese knives shop CREEK (https://bigwestcreek.com/pages/knives/old_gerber/oger_7523_excage_saw_.html), this model is 7523 Exchange Blade / Saw, made in Taiwan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV_oDBDTGXvyEBtotVFe05eIo_hnfrkC3GA9bEDMK59_CxAbB4WV4Xi2oW-KZUY-8kTfCpahT6hPdnJdrKFR-_lpS0pS2NHFzpZlG9yciMos7EXP5nPxPLnzWp7l1LZ4SMK_RXk_Xk9mHJtCSMrFW20=w1600-h2400-no)
Image from a book 2).
BUCK 428BK Selector. The origin of this knife was 426 Bucklite III.
Is it same as V52 Selector ?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUNtNZszRKKfVcku0XYYyRnHox0CKJbP6tfoA8XERYV1qGxrV5YGEd6D3RVzWIAStA3WW2vxR7OMo2n_9oW-QWlV2hTo_nMOhLluWprbNe5_eK9ffo8H4lGq5PAEwFXOk5D3k57WiO3MoAhg32CQM8A=w2400-h1797-no)
Image from a book 3).
- 429A7 Outdoorman Selector Set
- 429A8 Hunter Selector Set
It seems that there are 10 types of blades and waiting for collector's challenge.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVNuLfJYTgqXbYfHBmmG8Y7cHzBeb_x8qmoVmsEvvVLcSgomWk5ZQyj7IXPCBdKzGzUANYhaaGn3SWRUguFhtfwa9LAjRlcIojjViHpuQFf7yyg1uuYwWoayGGRvtqtYJIamQcI0-mMRRNNi1Tk3Lb8=w2400-h1797-no)
Image from a book 4).
CASE XX-Changer light
I don't know the details.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX1F2SNu38DDJDM1guBoHucOhqimhPaU8An6laYUYKaAXSYta-8oCbokrimCaSZStGiHrvm8j2RWByrV2_oz10S9kKe_6U6Ubns2YQ-VARP2QDOwoGuyKVjLKoAFqm6mhu2mAS9qwWWwFOia0plTfI-=w3812-h2850-no)
Image from a book 5).
Ranger's France Levin Camping Knife
Ranger's France was a brand of a French company. But almost all knives were made by G. Sakai, Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWdarvor2VymLuAJAMYnNwy5BPQ6DFwP5AGK0JkGFImDg_ezjco9CsZBAU1F6wkpYWd7yQEjKEmqNowdi5sTmzlD48u0NlTJjgu2WJBZ6CLDdRz2Az-gcBPYVaF0w8Lm9vK5t2LXJsepgbLVegIne__=w3887-h2917-no)
Image from a magazine 3).
IC. CUT(Japan) Super Survival System III
All models have a normal blade, a spanner blade, a serrated blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWxvE65w-Nq64kYQbKxitzwNo0YWMcCeh2kvR88lBKMbdNO7KhBQMMwdJF7MveSU3-3EHDEugBtbdBmTpFqkGm-ulyAiHn5RWsl-ez_c7byjCh5iCfUX3BH09XjEKINuAihy5HwcRdTouta9zrw0_AK=w2400-h1600-no)
Image from a book 6).
HIRO KNIVES(Japan) Craft Knife Set
Knife blades set for wood carving. HIRO KNIVES have related to IC. CUT.
Ok, this is a forum of Multitool.org.
And I need to talk about multitools related to Japan.
I have a IC. CUT Super Survival System III 3000TS.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXboI-dNALQpi-RGrG0h7OprZIfuilCPiw53gPfPqTLKtSTceUjpbxc2mkwrQ0TGTcCDeVw41u6uqtLlA3hgMzwYZsWqVuIe_UStxZdLcDnw-ORF9WL7qGPfxy-iWttjbXoRoh6vSRUbqX-M9u6BNv5=w2400-h1600-no)
It is not only an exchangeable blade knife, but also an exchangeable multitool !
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUgHqgQoYto0zBcfLAKNHMqVIWF0Gfhz29XI125qzaBinHOOaK9lUs8zk8PVmdON7enwge2xzsoZTABD0hwvYRYI3I1J8Cww17eKRr-zPp_zBcko3iQvcIRtLiLhhqdFtE__IuUQ9T2jfdCWhig52AL=w2400-h1600-no)
But because of spring is really strong, it's too tight and difficult to exchange blades.
Not practical as a multitool...
Wait, I have a kershaw 1095 Do it all Blade Trader.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX3_pLBXq4MG_D8p1apv7wDwVylTaQdymPug4Vvx6njcHNZt2V9Ksi5nIHjhYHdP8tjm61x06czEZd-EMIq83J3IkdizZrFIJBBVLmovefQpjLBt3dugcOdJLZcITeGroaeh77BQtHn9Vk16ZeMmDQs=w2400-h1600-no)
OREGON USA, not Japan ?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWK44lm0UrumeBvPqSK6beAmdvQw9M990WhNeo8IMqDOPfBa2DmHCWIC2lRz_EIrK2gYgvROX6HVLHuyyEAEncYtVOXLy1GomvQPVqqv7lj597KPSzlLBkKXSOYNeWfnIl5UmubkeU5Dq1oRukbAkpw=w2400-h1600-no)
Oh yes, it was made in Japan.
And please look closely, it have a can opener on saw blade.
Would a kershaw blade trader be considered a multitool ?
Why don't you call it a multitool !
References,
Magazines
1) Doi, T. (Eds.) (October 1987). "Special feature about kershaw," Knife Magazine No.6 (Vol.2 No.5), p48. Japan: KK World Photo Press
2) Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (August 1989). Advertising of World Cutlery Co., Ltd., Knife Magazine No.17 (Vol.4 No.4), p21. Japan: KK World Photo Press
3) Nishimura, N. (Eds.) (June 1989). "Japanese Factory Knives," Knife Magazine No.16 (Vol.4 No.3), p74. Japan: KK World Photo Press
Books
1) Fukami, H. (Eds.) (Janualy 1988). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog, p11. Japan: Seibido Publishing Co., Ltd.
2) Fukami, H. (Eds.) (June 1994). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog '94, p74. Japan: Seibido Publishing Co., Ltd.
3) Fukami, E. (Eds.) (August 1997). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog '97 ~ '98, p32. Japan: Seibido Publishing Co., Ltd.
4) Fukami, E. (Eds.) (September 1999). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog '99 - 2000, p55. Japan: Seibido Publishing Co., Ltd.
5) Fukami, H. (Eds.) (August 1990). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog '90, p75. Japan: Seibido Publishing Co., Ltd.
6) Fukami, H. (Eds.) (October 1992). Nihon to sekai no knife catalog '92 ~ '93, p45. Japan: Seibido Publishing Co., Ltd.
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Exchangeable blade tools 2 / 2
At first, I should correct mistake in my previous post.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUAUz4da_k3PSsSV9mMi_De5lEVYyysMJ-4iv47o4Rvu3xGIZljNU84tejN6gkZZlUee1YNBV8VCEj4geQgfEZOMfxdzYtzFYOMnpgIKS1Mb_2o3WIq_SfKdW9MP32DP-2iWFrJczBIWUz-kcOI3nlg=w1352-h956-no)
I wrote "Image from the kershaw 2003 catalog", but it was 2005 catalog correctry.
I'm sorry.
Now let's get down to the main subject.
Talking about Japanese exchangeable blade tools, probably this type is better known.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWIlJJg76BNIecobl3XFM3Dv1M90xB1-nvr75PDdSd2PTVCaHpn3yzMieWJy_d8KyRXS_DMmwiLjzbUFEiq_IkG-pW4rEubsnal4mLMrofnjWCbIgVSmYo4Cs0s-k2tY9JvY2qTvxr2TGB8gY27s736=w1600-h1200-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV_-p5IubhjvlMipPQ9gAvAe3i4U00ldCsRkgB45rQ8wHFOR2Sh7C7e9ehDdILHrYa_AzIRCcq4yuAZETzknjioeXXciwcMAEog7jJgmCTMx2u-lTFqvhcMK0YOAoIQH8wjSzqTiu_AlCHbc2V1RReC=w1659-h1223-no)
Images from ebay.
Chako seems to have stored it in one of his thousands of drawers↓
・What is stored in this top drawer? (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87130.msg2231798.html#msg2231798)
It seems that there are at least three types of similar exchangeable blade tools made in Japan.
So I would call this "Type B (7pcs.)" in this thread.
Next.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXyJqBLwc5PG_swGqbcXwa5v8XakOUwh2LY_S36mA9wa_3W7-47zZGOjT1d2yiDkU9h2FNm8lVmPvzNvBFg6F4N_gQEQxbJy-QK2EvTfzKAzdUHULtinlL6hg46JwTGNeXsp-Z4OUrwGZoT1fhCrSSY=w1600-h1039-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV57-gpJtkfrxXDgXhAu9PN_RmkmEB2BQFsY90rfqGUhmR_m8aYocLkjAia6VPG_BdGtv7IQkrZ5ntz_Qs8cY-1bQcz0bZaPgnmRmQ0cX22mycmMfn3ITBWn1nhjqJk58vOIKN1cJAvvYqzyGh1Vgrz=w1600-h1999-no)
Images from ebay.
Looking closely, you may know this tool has the brand name SYNANON on blades.
So I would call this "Type S (6pcs.)" in this thread.
By the way, BARLOW and SYNANON are brands that are used only for exports. I have not heard about these brands in Japan. I can't find any information in Japanese books and magazines.
Next.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWtPJBL6sFSdX7d-dP_JmzDmU7Due9FF1Ni1QJZPJL614tD1oWbEuThXYWgc2-bELNDhD1ns0TjCpOmeVO1p7lyz-wz-aM6RaRNoBf_1mGHEvHGwcwq9WX0AbDOY_XuKlbObOyZcLv1--64B35WW4FP=w1600-h2400-no)
Images from ebay.
The third model has no brand name. Only "STAINLESS (STEEL) JAPAN" is on blades.
I would call this "Type C" in this thread.
The following is a detailed description of each tool.
Type S (6pcs.)
I got this set of tools on ebay. It is SYNANON brand.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXkYHc6i-ZTZo1vJ2Iux9uvp3ZT38Z_-MF8kPVVcGGiyA7qjwlVtOPGb03zYBcUIo7OPWgM_hnN32IlKiye7CxK5ULsMW-fSLuku2P1DgcRWxKc6imb1-gwnn0SEdKSkSrzcUTNeEhuPSJHBlOY4Y6C=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXfupiVawBpAc1qzuXHrJqMQCL9yIA3Kj20Id-LiqkTUGm48rq9X2pTQ8F2YnzOVMLM6LLd2SKkI56ZLOZup-U0HecZsUMA2XJVJL164hOpF7Eo_Lmwp1R5rWBa7ewxW_ixCC2tzTEBVzTX5r3WHGwR=w2400-h1600-no)
It contains a drop point blade, a flathead screwdriver, a hummer, a can opener and bottle opener combination tool, a yellow tool body with Phillips screwdriver, a tape measure.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVqX2Avfjrs962z3stG1o5L9WIUKSJjBO8Zd59Tri4zYce30qWMFOnshaRQYyD817kdw1iK9djpV9tNnymPP6T1eBkeoaqDhrlLT1xwVYRy6AvRMoYHlLP8v4h-a2XrJhZ_Yd64418sGshLmPIPuiiY=w2400-h1600-no)
The tape measure was also made in Japan. I don't know about this logo. I am investigating now.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWAXvkc2l0YO7b87fjcJaoUa_fJJ5VGsDg0fmm8HwQYebXSQYlbaAX-Z3sF0CbWgb6_jmLJKRvOmmqQuU7N3W96DndFwv_gSqKT9qISja1eMVudezuPUVe0mXR6rC1batD_YJiBdovwPak7Vmwp1GcL=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper : Victorinox Spartan (91mm)
Lower : The body of Type S
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX8dgNcBk4yh4KY8uxT7611ppJBnlmC_LrBZsJ7F46iMo-ZJNMcUVj44pF5x2C9Z9q5-26GlgHJ0PYAY3uQsrUleTPULz13gEte6jO6ZrpB2unGkHC1yl5sx8Uq8ErH3AISPdzHsPlzvr9bRwImueL2=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUinrNy2oE1Oo1CP_cQhIGmWI0Slh9QnvcFvI46W_NzqA1rgkDyhjwcwUBGa5lmO1yCu2j5MC1-AcfCotNGOBaVI1qjHfRGSgLLCeB6wNs0neARXd_k8-LmEgum-Bh2QVjQSoQO0EvtXR81FJmd4tAw=w2400-h1600-no)
There is only one Phillips screwdriver in the body parts. And it has the function as a lever of the locking system.
Opening the Phillips screwdriver, the lock open.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXatquWCtNMtLXQZwrrJb9dgO3XIuhx26jNKaO_1IpRjtj2xHpCmjBnTkg779n-2-sFMrzs2b7LU92UqIYtza_Fw8sNbJUfP-1Q4zeg4ND79BYJ7j7Xvg-3gumK9G_ozVWuiKYZZPfvGnTS6rVE2jo5=w2400-h1600-no)
Next, attach the tool blade like this.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUuAr2Oguad6th5NLa6_oLePj8quQRqQ5gupu_5uss6B78bh-DqucjXgu1OAzKtL6kZ8Uqqd-4rJjx743hXKuNA_uZ9A2O7UIP3Ip2p-NRdoVJdCi3BlE-GwJX1yKY53OxVCy0hIZsJTRa87aUQTD17=w2400-h1600-no)
Folding the Phillips screwdriver, the lock close.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWWndeuX3fCrdSRux7GuUpGHU3VgzKL1WgW3h4a8lCYUOyafABHIAL1HCNxBd_bUhzhJ_bmTKnWWnJACSJsCzjLjU053StSsIF-l1DRVmMp8ymOH3Hnzl5LYGxlm_uiwunjVUwwuTTDBJfrcVdsfSsN=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW44NEbJJeeIHwlsZnQjCzblrK8TRSqUUrGKfSeFe6ThvoIHTQ_52X-3VhgR_CR143GGyX1bppiEB1SOeoUZWUdqOUbVj8KDHxv1TOJCRtW8UJ7nDCoe972sprvoxe3K552Y2kyar27qpJrlnUQP3C5=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper: Victorinox Spartan (91mm)
The size of the blade is considerably larger than the Victorinox of the same body size.
Type B (7pcs.)
I got this set of tools on Japanese auction website. There is no BARLOW brand notation anywhere.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUxAWlj4XDZykYVR8LQLaU3wR7mcmwsh9LH3mlQAoFG6tpsLsTLih2Dve__2bOLmN2BT_crLLPFwrpVb0DxZcrgZ94eEq0g4CWgzueFoplNToewUcRPvew8Uc2AHeFi2teiiapLB4UCXTZWslgFcpph=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUFxH5bnXkIiMLWw0QKzh-T0BYfdjLl104SY3qG-3KuemaWKKmHCuoBKCbhqI0eXUXWCZMAo2xipF6P2NU1pJzvvMxfZcI_uVnVvrGJiltpc32Qong-_4VplcnQzjBb4HVFP51V8hNrs-YtG8RKVCwt=w2400-h1600-no)
It contains a drop point blade, a flathead screwdriver, a hummer, a can and bottle opener combination tool, a white tool body with Phillips screwdriver, a saw, a file.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXYc-qljYNxH9sYgUhwpEEU76q1HO2t7Gj7GrhdvJxPJkGdZS3uyqMYfZ9zOw3QYGuMUGOhPYsYprzwB0WilIVzm9CZ-94IJyrrwfgzYOCMHxITGJb6L-ZmJxycK37wrxJ8bNnfOmBmrkZ0nVYiw8Xx=w1434-h956-no)
Upper : Victorinox Spartan (91mm)
Middle : The body of Type B
Lower : The body of Type S
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVCBculvy5Rlaw2x_AIan84iZxajyfPX4BFF_RmOCGKo6kO79yx5YtPp8EH9IXMslxrfMBy93ewS1GQwBipsJ9Ij1HXLQUb_puoguwOjSmO7XreEztHttLLELxlFpDZSkkahpNwqPECywZpk0IikeYm=w2400-h1600-no)
The locking system for each tool is exactly the same.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXa4981NYvxRCt05iPlLpvhVYB-WcRV6Gb5WUU90b43wtcKxMDi6UKl8Jwfui51_rckxVGN5b4lL9fTdVd6ZOsXMlOsGBcVt32syfgbnR3KIt4OmSW0w7rQU_YaouNuBVhZKa0qHb6HtfnQKXZYJZ6h=w2400-h1600-no)
Comparison of common tools.
Upper : Type B
Lower : Type S
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVw6lEAEoc55nuZOfhkyMBttzUqLsZBPknz52nHP6YAmF5bm5MApYV4I6xUkOh3h4voQTyK7npjiuAQZghOQqrEud1VjBCbWhL_H0nHjKRT6yOx9xuCHIWQ78CBifidWrnUb6yxd0JcXtmeZHe0qxeF=w1800-h2400-no)
There is no BARLOW notation, but there is SUZUYA notation on the case.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVd9fuOUneHsqHG5dP8ipuJHneoi-RbIBwCzQXqUFL92NCSNtmfhEbTHfL0Za0rhZEG-EhDH4PQHMhbI9Tkg_hEmA6EhitZ9cJojfdUdfshALLTW-V3pTAOExqkU0TfM0tNlh-2HlxEOkW-8nvVQNzp=w2400-h1600-no)
I also have a SAK type knife with SUZUYA notation.
I think SUZUYA was the name of a wholesaler or exporter that is currently out of business. I'm researching SUZUYA but I don't know anything so far.
Type C
I don't have Type C itself.
I have something very similar to that. I bought it on Japanese flea market.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXXDlFzrFzK0P_-C_po2_BZA47Ft25c5SaNfjnEYXpZ_3qssMBCJenu2apWlKaozUeoSgQMs8cQ4C0gjuJ_hrKi5_H1zGbZcno0UyJ6thSX6yLV6r8oaxzxqej54VzHjTKg_ysEZ82pkHTXchaEoqyp=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUSas-mjRaFyT7d4QOUFcAAtQKI643RlINx2xc-RFb9wu6IH0sGuOW6OH2tC96u28qdOBh1RBios2PH_opuLU8x2XuRVQ6J3-LOO5pf_bKPtK3aecyisB-EufNhpJTFW0ur3JALUkedrn2c3s__k067=w2400-h1600-no)
It contains a flathead screwdriver, a hummer, a green tool body with Phillips screwdriver and sheeps foot blade, a saw, a file.
There is a feature at the bottom of the tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUa_Jy75PjipxZ_XNXv5XlFgesdizJFIYzG-BbTAPDu_x0I7c1X8zD2BWEKZGkV5Cr8wPsykFhEWXA4iRfKZSWvbS2gBcFfF0zKiXZYlfJTOJDRNvjSwAEyFVuQZYlEQzHCFt_wwHdRjeQN-T3TsYA7=w1800-h2400-no)
Upper : Victorinox Spartan (91mm)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVxK52ZWH_aXt4pe9OCl_1sEjGWJmvqx8bfEd1hR71GKmgUaeYCBG3ywvV9KuXL2RF6l4mjHxbsfNkeHZF88C3tG1Z-oJwYVWBc4zEZtoCoF457jg9K_-Us1wPnBroaLseRjeNV2nHAzZw8Sg4yebmJ=w1434-h956-no)
Each tools on the body have nothing to do with the locking system.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUcv_L26sSdjgSbFZL6dDcbPeCaL2m--CuF6QQjGbBiYhWF-OIWZQ2LWNUdGkgPcQ-wF41qLevnDutU-hNI6W1atF-PvtuazbG-83n5by5p6Av8C30S9J6fzQufjeHUzKsqq_vZfNZjnpCbyoOJ1LQZ=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUY867j88BFoI4sX_OTYlNTTaZgrI1DB0FJeo4Bx6ja4zXTcPwJ4_Rsrdhb7lqAe0FmDkmhl-zlMGy3OEuT9-aGGPHi_xFVVhYh0qC8kgVeej1l81ymwUv83GUtpwYfXZvna7ZIiNLTpx138vr7lQ25=w2400-h1600-no)
You need to just hook the tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUoDnohpc4O_l35uSbLYdc3B-quMux0P2V5hDfyf-aSVF-gRhKKwtCIlLOvn5UpoRsbY8bF-qXK_NR4q-IeJPm4Satw_7nJBadsNXguoRBG0BWJj-7Im6gwtyquQ5vFS5nl4mYPQR0vLfUGwlXkXkwz=w2400-h1600-no)
And rotate the tool, lock it.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVq7_qnO5-My6pkPwtTJhC4cL1BgkEmhef48L1hifABTvIYWvR3ezoi65ufG4hXAKYloBLHc4lRl6Cz19mhmJSnWcSnCXnKnDR0KoiBNDgbecYltrIZfANIFIC3YsU1ir3TFvawr3z_Gggt2PC3GnZV=w1600-h2400-no)
CAP印 万能ナイフ means the CAP brand all-purpose knife.
The seller said this tool may have been sold in the mid 1940s to mid 1960s.
The manufacturer of this tool, CAP Knife Mfg. Co., Ltd., was currently out of business. I'm researching it but I don't know anything so far.
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A lot of very interesting tools in this thread!
Thanks for sharing.
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> Pete.Z
Thank you for reply. ( 'Θ')ﾉ
Yes I like these old unique tools.
I think Japanese manufacturer can't make them anymore, because of price, lack of craftsman, idea and so on. ('c_,'｀)
So I want to keep a record of them.
By the way, I wanted to write "hammer" instead of "hummer".
When I realized my mistake, always it was too late to edit my post.
il||li ＿|￣|○ il||l
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In a previous post I introduced this knife as "Ranger's France Levin Camping Knife".
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVSyh-6vxf-En47MVxfl7Cz9LFda_Kcg3geL_arruTLewPZWQ86KruZqci25ib9Z_N7zp2BioYBd0VeQ9Vq_MAIg3j8BWUGsVxEibUpZpnx6R7YhOMm3ICodjL5NqQuSIEIs_i4ra4AmYPtvwMT6AY6=w3812-h2850-no)
As always, that was my mistake, sorry.
A few days ago, I found the same knife at a Japanese auction.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXTtLwSlztTBhBzrzqbGFdcIEBAbbnXPNLa-MHjywvop_1pw_EsbEmvI5E5Cn8Q4WmpFLhKHgzyhdx44lHnSntFGMEX3hR2pNJtCj4epblvsuUv0WTs_zFRrJW-kmYFQXuWKbeNZsWNO9SfRB-TD0tm=w800-h1200-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXZqYfIP_JS9JUzwiRA1HOy-DUfY4Ub2A9i0pw48mzIZj296etNWz35TdqLEErAzVXSZNWymwRZB8jvvsUAq6r40qAMjxFyknnCN9QECSDm2dNIrOxeIO-Ct7oy-8l8GELNF0axijT09ouaUSZNyN2w=w1200-h800-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUiclIbUUEAIqrlbOwQDa6kJW4Kt2I9phqb1dnMyYJ1B5q_u_f0RhWJLElNsnGfzhzpgAh8jvAm1Tk5ggy4hv3lqAwIyEEYvBTmpADVb2NsKmmGinaNJnGkobylh7UHFmyCIOenPbjE4NiIFlyw3vXK=w1200-h800-no)
As you see, it is “The Raven” multi blade knife set designed by Robert Wrench, sold by Wraven product Inc.
I don't know about Robert Wrench. I would be happy if you could tell me about him.
Now I can understand how to lock the blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUHw4vN9SWM_92OkXrgvyGEofBZB0UCJSskBfTOUyRbhHEH_VcaRQRCtLrpXB1Ykwzd5csuGBsMkffAe4cpfdUh-T3C7iSAaYVnlkadfU-ipvPj-mcPavby6LBzCT6DqxQlDLcUk8-8JgtLWYRKHLp1=w1200-h800-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUn4abgi2sUZWTKxgor3VL3EsdbtJ8pfmRB0Lu8wu8wJ_RQV8Y-WWqqfJ12mv-bJ3hm6pC1ihmHrhZYgP_dkHOcuu4Vys7KdredLs6Eoa_0c7KoWqI106OnFH3fVDfg3enfrCfOZoLNFwRcdC7BfUzT=w1200-h800-no)
There is the spacer parts inside the handle. You can open it like this.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVIkVnUHQ3p8cYF4byR_KWj2Kki2vHkTInTbC9oDj8ihDMoqUbd25LayOhJOa2NnnzDw-YlDdbvo-Ygj8O1eqWxD6i4kWXtAtvHXNLiG980BKiFyev6v0twnhfqsQMZVOK-77TJX0UozG7tf-aa5Q0q=w1200-h800-no)
Place the blade between the spacer parts.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW2SHLj6DCnE1g3GujYU9T2ba8J1L_sGe7c8OOQdnMynBK3NhHz9wyJTQva2TpG327ceyFuibnZHvxOgmIWUP277a6otazXzTDe95kpbb-6A6rHLCQb9-5gJS3tEEw0s1FC48t3umj-K2E7O3IA09Tc=w1200-h800-no)
Then close it.
I think the locking mechanism is similar to KutMaster MultiMaster (https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=MultiMaster) and so on.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWdzksOlQwnGuQOFDvNI3uwZRVIrAlDxs4Y2I4NzjHaFtwUvjXlJhQEeJFT9Lm_mv11ZaJPZUtZiMaOOvcMVwJd9ZGLqyPhbAUo8AXWdcAvEoD1S3lK59rPX0onytm9ltrxkIxdkjYg5d5ghKNOUxyd=w800-h1200-no)
All the above pictures are from the auction site.
I haven't bought it. Just looking :drool:
Because of “SEKI - JAPAN” engraving, the manufacturer is likely to be G Sakai.
If you have a chance, you can find it on ebay.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUZw5EYuZhXvxGCJxjZLEOxzwfSUvR1G__nx29vBB-FapH2PzOwc2u6LgyvEDssuR4W1IeRLNFGjXubyihxB8Fr2-gej00NDapVeOwoW1RoVrCPewIvkJsZm_-K0OelnPpiRMAq0z998FkWLVA65S9b=w1440-h1080-no)
Image from WorthPoint ( from ebay).
Designed by Robert Wrench- This is an inter cahngeable knifeset produced only one year. Around 1986. Do not confuse it with a low quality set produced in China. These blades are heavy duty 440 stainless steel produced in Seki City Japan. The same place that Spyderco knives are made. T are eight interchangeable blades. 2 spearpoints, 1 tanto, 1 filet, 1 guthook skinner, 1 saw, 1 punch and 1 fish hook remover and scale cleaner. The thick leather sheath has two snap pouches. One for the knife and the other to hold extra blades. The frame of the knife is polished alumunum and the handles are black striped hardwood. Each blade is like 3/16" steel and very heavy duty. Overall length with blades in place measures 9
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In a previous post I introduced this knife as "Ranger's France Levin Camping Knife".
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVSyh-6vxf-En47MVxfl7Cz9LFda_Kcg3geL_arruTLewPZWQ86KruZqci25ib9Z_N7zp2BioYBd0VeQ9Vq_MAIg3j8BWUGsVxEibUpZpnx6R7YhOMm3ICodjL5NqQuSIEIs_i4ra4AmYPtvwMT6AY6=w3812-h2850-no)
As always, that was my mistake, sorry.
A few days ago, I found the same knife at a Japanese auction.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXTtLwSlztTBhBzrzqbGFdcIEBAbbnXPNLa-MHjywvop_1pw_EsbEmvI5E5Cn8Q4WmpFLhKHgzyhdx44lHnSntFGMEX3hR2pNJtCj4epblvsuUv0WTs_zFRrJW-kmYFQXuWKbeNZsWNO9SfRB-TD0tm=w800-h1200-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXZqYfIP_JS9JUzwiRA1HOy-DUfY4Ub2A9i0pw48mzIZj296etNWz35TdqLEErAzVXSZNWymwRZB8jvvsUAq6r40qAMjxFyknnCN9QECSDm2dNIrOxeIO-Ct7oy-8l8GELNF0axijT09ouaUSZNyN2w=w1200-h800-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUiclIbUUEAIqrlbOwQDa6kJW4Kt2I9phqb1dnMyYJ1B5q_u_f0RhWJLElNsnGfzhzpgAh8jvAm1Tk5ggy4hv3lqAwIyEEYvBTmpADVb2NsKmmGinaNJnGkobylh7UHFmyCIOenPbjE4NiIFlyw3vXK=w1200-h800-no)
As you see, it is “The Raven” multi blade knife set designed by Robert Wrench, sold by Wraven product Inc.
I don't know about Robert Wrench. I would be happy if you could tell me about him.
Now I can understand how to lock the blade.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUHw4vN9SWM_92OkXrgvyGEofBZB0UCJSskBfTOUyRbhHEH_VcaRQRCtLrpXB1Ykwzd5csuGBsMkffAe4cpfdUh-T3C7iSAaYVnlkadfU-ipvPj-mcPavby6LBzCT6DqxQlDLcUk8-8JgtLWYRKHLp1=w1200-h800-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUn4abgi2sUZWTKxgor3VL3EsdbtJ8pfmRB0Lu8wu8wJ_RQV8Y-WWqqfJ12mv-bJ3hm6pC1ihmHrhZYgP_dkHOcuu4Vys7KdredLs6Eoa_0c7KoWqI106OnFH3fVDfg3enfrCfOZoLNFwRcdC7BfUzT=w1200-h800-no)
There is the spacer parts inside the handle. You can open it like this.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVIkVnUHQ3p8cYF4byR_KWj2Kki2vHkTInTbC9oDj8ihDMoqUbd25LayOhJOa2NnnzDw-YlDdbvo-Ygj8O1eqWxD6i4kWXtAtvHXNLiG980BKiFyev6v0twnhfqsQMZVOK-77TJX0UozG7tf-aa5Q0q=w1200-h800-no)
Place the blade between the spacer parts.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLW2SHLj6DCnE1g3GujYU9T2ba8J1L_sGe7c8OOQdnMynBK3NhHz9wyJTQva2TpG327ceyFuibnZHvxOgmIWUP277a6otazXzTDe95kpbb-6A6rHLCQb9-5gJS3tEEw0s1FC48t3umj-K2E7O3IA09Tc=w1200-h800-no)
Then close it.
I think the locking mechanism is similar to KutMaster MultiMaster (https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.php?page=MultiMaster) and so on.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWdzksOlQwnGuQOFDvNI3uwZRVIrAlDxs4Y2I4NzjHaFtwUvjXlJhQEeJFT9Lm_mv11ZaJPZUtZiMaOOvcMVwJd9ZGLqyPhbAUo8AXWdcAvEoD1S3lK59rPX0onytm9ltrxkIxdkjYg5d5ghKNOUxyd=w800-h1200-no)
All the above pictures are from the auction site.
I haven't bought it. Just looking :drool:
Because of “SEKI - JAPAN” engraving, the manufacturer is likely to be G Sakai.
If you have a chance, you can find it on ebay.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUZw5EYuZhXvxGCJxjZLEOxzwfSUvR1G__nx29vBB-FapH2PzOwc2u6LgyvEDssuR4W1IeRLNFGjXubyihxB8Fr2-gej00NDapVeOwoW1RoVrCPewIvkJsZm_-K0OelnPpiRMAq0z998FkWLVA65S9b=w1440-h1080-no)
Image from WorthPoint ( from ebay).
Hiraboo,
Thanks for posting this one, pretty unique handle design and the presentation is so nice. I'd have a hard time to use the knife even if I were to ever win one. :D
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>comis
Thank you for your reply, domo arigatou! (*′∇`*)φ
I'd have a hard time to use the knife even if I were to ever win one. :D
Yes I think so. It is unique but not useful.
I will cut my fingers when handle it. （ΩДΩ）
It has been a long time since my last post.
I have a few more things to share with you. Please be patient for the next post.
Tonight I introduce,
SARCO TriEdge
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU4Vpe9Nep33M5iFzFzuK7vwmV5i6_8jiVA3ygsMkapf5Azyqq-tMzO47d-zu7WfDB47gbR5rmvNq1nfqwsFgWUn_G8ii4s5HlatcYd9yFlVkXGmHaNUCiLR8ZpYqPqTg10lh2D1rmOA39SJcZ-3JbK=w2400-h1600-no)
TE-BK TriEdge Black model.
There also is TE-SV Duraluminum model.
Sarco Pocket Knives (http://www.sarcoknives.com/) is a knife dealership located in Florence, Alabama.
This tool (http://www.sarcoknives.com/custom-knives.shtml#) is one of the multi-tools related to Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV6VvTmHQe583F35OnkQjuS2beIGQNC-SfBQil_UtKUKbLl1QRODj-3loZfiJXpr5TL7iyx7vyIEMdbDUlG05hOKFQXPTWJN4YijC3Ip4bQlQy0NPbepn_ULyD2WST1fFxX-sfIpMgUsrvAtNskzFSK=w2400-h1600-no)
This is a small tool. I put the Tri Edge and Victorinox Tourist(84mm) side by side.
The material of the handle is black micarta.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX-L3VeaDMqfSHW43tiiqSRWz44CLA7WCQIgFE_zL4oy_O36ikiR468l_uQk7FgPyVJbag7Fxn0UJrjkuFFBj8139JG8b-QLEugLYpPb-43w4EIAyegse26WO5i79V4lbpwh-409RiFXmzD6KrLP9ez=w2400-h1600-no)
The components are a pen blade knife, scissors and nail clippers. Therefore, this tool may be called a multi-grooming tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUptanbMU29rN-LGFAmIhH9PUET1qfFqN5ZKOezyXaM40awGuKJU60mUH3JRqtRcWbFU9yZm2gZhWV9vrdU6GFqJAQEQHiIVDkKb9MyiZDFRSXLp5iXEfvvehG8l4eSvswdXBQoOCwJnM7LuKxlXSNM=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU2sBHzIc1wET1Osna0eZwIWnE5VwfRdKNbSPgiYs8-41YICbiFVHbhWS_D9Q85SHB_Aqma_pVHq0QtRC88dNNViLl0ZIjJCLz2_LYRchnnWZkZivM5fuIRCz3SNfkQBFY07bMhYSrpa9Qztknxrzex=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUCXStmi1aE3NoaL1lMHldz8j0xBaVu54dwiyHFUpVRIVqBKKeBECGlX2KBPgaYH26iG7GVtomdGpniFvfQM9s7oZUkLSlrwhM11uoC2xmPKW2AlhzjJ0hsLSU7JD-hTsskoH3kGPhIXnEEfZgy-crR=w2400-h1600-no)
But the nail clippers seem a bit small for me.
Oh, I almost forgot.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUobnbtASiPwk9nQVmcPMAvufvuUXTKh9ZLLnGrKPp-5g4s6juI28KSPzWY09oejz0N1n0JaYYjAKA_iIYen_05rbCKsu6S1C1ytk4dYe8YzAoKrsGQFFl1QKdQxK-j4mW6QL8mNEZs_9-vxT_gtjPp=w2400-h1600-no)
"JAPAN" is printed on the blade.
Because of I bought used one, ah... printed characters are almost gone.
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Well, today I will post...
Before I cut to the chase, here are some unusual items from Victorinox, "Victorinox amenity kits."
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWoYAdmJgTGYdG8Ww9eIOX367YrZj_LH0c8VaYHqf_HOr2Dd76QLYjdN_afxCk1_BZm7hco95wrci-JwUGfgUgw3GBx-XeoksLe9zu_RTHH6n3T3Mq4uw1I6dkOdwK1PVDUzQLrwAtPJ_tH6i0pIuqO=w2000-h1065-no)
Image from SWISS Media Relations (https://swiss.newsmarket.com/english)
These items were produced by Victorinox for Swiss air business class passengers.
For more information you may visit;
https://swiss.newsmarket.com/english/press-releases/swiss-offers-new-business-class-amenity-kits/s/4aa3eaab-2cdb-40ee-a423-3921961fed5e
I bought it on a Japanese auction site.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWvZMhmjEwJVTAXrtlxB-Mh0HCetc03jZNv_MiewUEZ_52uNOcCw30APVOUavUlCXwklMjNeuJgHk1GkzLKn4vBAYbLug9hihfwQhjnnSKptrdSSRQRmpuzZ63jiiUbXo2GOlHj9ihCdvCH-p96SeS8=w2400-h1600-no)
The amenity kit included a toothbrush, toothpaste, eye mask, earplugs, and so on.
I had hoped that one of these would contain a Victorinox tool that I could take with me on the plane, but that was not the case.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXTL1Y9WeXNudg2fOTYe8eFGgDWU5tAUtyknZ9W9FNXGFGl9rj_q0WNPNZtGIRJrW68FsEsMgk-yZiF05tElblcEkc-iZocmiLDA4sOOyioga4QAWnTB-MGL8wxEXJI3PAH51TYOwCV3m-AsEDzzG_X=w2400-h1600-no)
So I have discarded its contents and use only the case, to carry a power cord and USB cables.
It is my EDC item.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVH1NVgX9SZTpBPJE7qz8hdMyjYLtrVD-GBY2SNxcke71lXUSN7iYpqUyd5vStGoAxPl7CjaaKYjRmYRhLwBb50ghZC9hwkdino2kwRO8rpu5vCVAYCbm1m-vBVEGBNVndZPSKnin3kPdtepCXRzK-9=w2400-h1600-no)
Now, here is the main issue.
In above post, I introduced SARCO TriEdge as a multi-grooming tool.
Then I remembered some Victorinox sets including grooming tools was sold in Japan.
Victorinox Original Set (TenStar Kit)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU20lBZuY4R7-cZbOr_ZYr55N3NUJxNsX6GkRFxOR9nwAIjMsg9Qs5sh0_GAH_7HEK5wR8Zjv-brpUAuvvPeoY_5-Z9qSKifl6h8UTkoEA14Tr8iiOqYfTZ2LE-pxK1PHyUFuiPhYN5K4xOgphgSZPA=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVJrl9GsQCD-njrf1dUNb8wNHM_i2_qi2IcSm1H2qZ8a7bXRhiv8CWpgDE9FxjFI40pTXkSupGGyphOriChnRMqYl-gSQ1YlIfqtqU0tFQhYvX8CFLbp7vctEmhy2AtT3PhFaSSoFw7ihAFZqtjh9DC=w2400-h1600-no)
In the mirror-finished can case, there are nail clippers, scissors, tweezers, a nail file, a earpick, a SAK knife, and a mirror.
By the way, it is difficult to take a good picture of a mirror. The camera gets caught.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVcqAARftaJq3EovI2R54HmK31L4keyorv_zTVg-JeuT1HNLehXCSvu3xMR7wetpHcAjzNv6hhsBBPcGLbKb36Qwyqi2VyFYO3SIkKLJpxHKXscO1a5toFACoZkFqZhYpUnYCR22i-ZwT5A9Z9c-7hc=w2400-h1600-no)
The SAK knife is Victorinox Bantam(84mm).
So you can't bring on board an airplane, sorry.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXT1nkXgRMU2wFtwRKrcZxxa-nllurof0ZaMIVUy205YrDSiT2JqPiTaY2BGP1YXAVAOLi-gELyUpLELqrG0VwgKcv8MnEHdQ4R1GLUQwZcJmh_VZjdtVeW-rxNnu1FgBGAyLO83LKts1ojatN_qGqz=w2400-h1600-no)
In Japan, Victorinox Japan Inc. has been selling all Victorinox items since its establishment in Janualy 1993.
Prior to that, Sanpo-Syoji Co., Ltd. (https://www.tenstar.jp/index.html) was the exclusive distributor of Victorinox products since 1975. "TenStar" is the brand name of them.
I bought it on a Japanese flea market site. I think it is new in box.
In this set, there are a green colored warrantry of the SAK knife published by Victorinox Japan, a grey colored instruction paper published by Sanpo-Syoji.
So this is the unique double named product sold in 1990's.
And I also have another type of Victorinox Original Set.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUyHqx8-shP2Ud3USikVOt2mwfAoDecEjRyzd1UjC-TTy3R2_3yICh7QMC-3BPFwn7jDI9TjSmbpWCH3uSvgBb-2MdA7PZ5xH4ywDsPHx3VfR8o9fKOF8IU61pHKkvGdWtDVnjgRuEfDRA_htgN8pVr=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWSVA67MbBSZ_hFGa0eQL1dgRPDmi4EYXk4-9HY2pYn9g7BNE2E2SES8lM5Evexzi1-38ur2k7I5SV4wvaL_H7Xrd1knTJM9S3mxJ45NVHPkMXKVtheHiMJsuWVVzOIdOp4CSEai9pgm-59R8Ksm2jP=w2400-h1600-no)
This is a simpler set than that.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUdMieymbj_N7K1-BqUwGimi2BVqSaVFpkEn1Omz0FjI1YKQliioOTgvIj465lB2ayH3qF9e_5XaT640k4uAuPqID6ZVjvUzabVlvCJC_1xePT4wjKeRw8RlpMS9tYQRMY3oDTJy6PEmvmcu_5jJZqk=w2400-h1600-no)
The SAK knife is Victorinox Excelsior(84mm).
So you also can't bring on board an airplane, sorry.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVWcKBA8e9r8qoU60sJd77NjAFKwX_hn2hpGhMFVD0UBwI2rh0Cw9K1Msh4lofR4P6BAF_n17StA9PkM_Qgrn6Ie3jODyYUIRO9GkvRzJkofcL9mo4cwnZV-p_xk2BoHfX78hVt8bVf3WGDUmuwKFBY=w2400-h4800-no)
This was a product of Sanpo-Syoji(TenStar) too. I think it maight be an older version.
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Nice finds!
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Great stuff hiraboo ! :like:
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>Yadda
>SteveC
Thank you for your reply. (*′∇`*)φ
These “Victorinox Original Set” are local version, of course.
I often see them on Japanese auction or flea market site.
The contents except the SAK knife are cheap quality. So I think it is not worth the purchase even if you interested in.
I hope you all are still living healthy.
Because I’m such a square, I always wear a mask even if I walked in a park.
(*口*)
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I don’t think I’ve posted in this thread yet, so I just wanted to say thank you for all of this amazing information. I have absolutely loved diving down this rabbit hole and seeing all of the unique items (and their histories!) you have found.
I would love to come across one of those SwissAir kits, not to mention an Original Kit as what you recently posted, not to mention some of the card tools you have likewise found.
This is an amazing wealth of information.
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> Sazabi
I'm glad you enjoy this thread. :hatsoff:
I wish these information may help you.
I want to appreciate your warm words more, but I and Google translation have poor vocabulary to do so.
Thank you very very very much! ＼(^▽^)/
I hope you may find some wonderful multi-tools, and share information with me. Good luck! ( *• ̀ω•́ )b
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About LIFE-TOOL (WALLE-HAWK) 1 / 3
As I posted before, there were a lot of card-type multi-tools made in Japan. But they had had the same origin, the LIFE-TOOL, imported from U.S.A and caused big boom in Japan. LIFE-TOOL was the memorial, historical and special multi-tool to Japanese, especially elder men (boys at that time) like me.
So I have wanted to know much about LIFE-TOOL, one of my roots.
One day, I find a thread about LIFE-TOOL in the forum of BushcraftUSA (https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/).
・Walle-Hawk and other credit card survival tools (https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/walle-hawk-and-other-credit-card-survival-tools.241354/)
I was very surprised to learn that LIFE-TOOL was named WALLE-HAWK in the early days. And thanks to their knowledge, I was able to do more research.
So much of the information I will post are same as in that thread. I am appreciating again for their great works.
Who made WALLE-HAWK and when?
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Part of the patent documents of MULTIPURPOSE TOOLS AND WALLET HOLDERS THEREFOR
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Patent document of trademark WALLE-HAWK
The inventor was Jessie Morrision.
He filled the patent documents of the object in June 1966.
And he established Walle-Hawk Corporation and started to sell WALLE-HAWK at almost same time.
When was WALLE-HAWK changed to LIFE-TOOL?
I searched magazines and book articles about WALLE-HAWK / Allison Forge Corporation to guess when the name changed.
Using INTERNET ARCHIVE (https://archive.org) website, enter some keywords…
Hey, there are a lot of playboy magazine archives! I just see them for academic purpo… WOW !
Ah, OK. I will return to my job.
I will arrange the found materials in chronological order.
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( 1 ) Reply-O-Letter Co. ".30-.30". The Reporter of Direct Mail Advertising (May 1968). Vol. 30, No. 1, p14.
Descript: WALLE-HAWK
Photo: WALLE-HAWK
Seller: Walle-Hawk Corp.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXLt1REc0He9ef1fuCrS7rc5sf3Mwp1PLMs3ucWzdEIJz1CSu52cbMRGewOv0VjjDW7vLLdb6yUu6WhC4MLnWOvnr09cfmWEuqhwcRSw1SV_kGFbUpVk2xKudt0xHox85AH1EGZGWMkSGDOi4G9k04u=w1077-h1779-no)
( 2 ) Angier, Bradford. Survival with Style. Vintage Books, 1974 (Originally published by Stackpole Books, in 1972.), p314.
Descript: WALLE-HAWK
Illustration: WALLE-HAWK, PATENT PENDING
Seller: Walle-Hawk Corp. The inventor Jessie Morrision was the president of this company.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVEfFJp4LtOsHLkG11aM6GN-LikOGN1zJFZRnnZYncSeT0beRJc_fuL1IuSW9mBCaK3O7hSRTawEhzoIkuE_N-9HS_j7emJqtx8lgosKSMuCmAxTeHOKsmUgg6lUmSv6PbLNQAnZNhowobV8eihs6mM=w1190-h1731-no)
( 3 ) Pulik, Melanie. “What’s New”. Motor Boating and Sailing (April 1974). Vol. 133, No. 4, p14.
Descript: WALLE-HAWK
Photo: WALLE-HAWK, PAT. NO. 3461469
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
This is the first time that the description of Allison Forge Corporation has appeared. After this the seller had been changed Walle-Hawk Corporation to Allison Forge Corporation.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWeehS4rGfZZsVUqugFQGNTQWRf37YWD3_ywSqJiicz6tjrLu4uMAByO8tO5BgDGKq2_M8AMPf0jXyzpT8R33jHf8D6NvZ9cSVuOvEoQ-SG43F0mFMSNeGhTjgUTXVLGuL-xGdSa9WfNk302jjbExRc=w2550-h3300-no)
Patent document of trademark, Allison Forge Corporation
According to the patent document, Allison Forge Corporation was established in 1974.
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About LIFE-TOOL (WALLE-HAWK) 2 / 3
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV-L9O57IyIeGZMPYSZo9szJGkzALP7p3hiSqBeinZuXK7eYrvO5Q8CEZZ8dQZEjXNZ-EJU-IuNuNEkssFVfWi29UbzPVwbAaO7Jy8Vuufrlom55QKFxeQhaPQDkZdgO-pW6bbqmJfQprziJWSkfITn=w1216-h1766-no)
( 4 ) An unsigned article. “What’s New”. Science and Mechanics (May 1974). Vol. 45, No. 5, p34.
Descript: WALLE-HAWK
Photo: can’t read
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVvt2blWgGSBK3PVR4mhfupi-tzYERN-RSl5nFxhNRzFHI_WkJAJV3hnDjK6xUJSVAaZTEzlqlO1vf_M9BLfW2_02oyec3WgoEeKbrChOJ3jGPbx0qxAYO1NW69PM74tYLW0CHQCyoKrk5rcr5oy0cN=w2479-h3508-no)
( 5 ) McKeown, Bill. “All Outdoors”. Popular Mechanics (July 1974). Vol. 142, No. 1, p.57.
Descript: WALLE-HAWK
Photo: WALLE-HAWK
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXigr6cDHROjjAQCBCce0MGDjOOPtKiBxqDqJQxXLGfTg-75XsMOdsokDN6fC9Nk4I45Uf-U1WpaYbEvmsZhw0W8d8cFck19B2FYEWlFaEXF4CFT6v-ZT9jkaaEA-h-3UN-URmo2qZmHAf16Gm3ffRu=w1398-h1894-no)
( 6 ) An unsigned article. “Products”. Air Progress (August 1974). Vol.35, No. 2, p.74.
Descript: WALLE-HAWK, Survival booklet, Fire-starting plastic freshnel [sic] burning lens(optional), Carrying case
Photo: WALLE-HAWK
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLV94s2OxlPpe8tEEbM1IxL8v9nq6PjXvIgfapQlX0nCVOaTXI6NESLlSU_PStqpwfoBAAlx_5-JxwQoO9pGOTmy9vjIY0bh2tbY7ZsvVYU6K_wcwgc_USt0ud8Zgl7pJhLZ836IKsCMHr0A1fsG8KTM=w1386-h1896-no)
( 7 ) Lachuk, John. “Survival”. Pickup Van & 4wd (July 1976). Vol. 4, No.10, p.75.
Descript: LIFE-TOOL, Plastic compact case, Wafer-thin plastic burning lens, Mini-manual
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
This is the first time that the description of LIFE-TOOL has appeared.
Now you know that WALLE-HAWK had been changed to LIFE-TOOL by at least 1974 to 1976!
I bought the LIFE-TOOL on the Japanese flea market website. Which seemed to be sold at that time.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVvPpaipWXHetzZsXH_BGlehziX_JLONdS6GkwvJavtVVdRxilvJdxuSq14qatm7AWaqemcJn4Pn--TsnEzTFi7BReLcDVcDu-9Xx7fZ2w26R3G-thQ9ZmuMNq4YXUb3mjFOkuSvOWj7tsQD3R7yTBj=w2000-h1500-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWLGmkSmnBPIpOk39YYMIcZ3IikNYhzPXLHP4K-kBnT2YambwUGUrQNJga6h9lYBocDXnjZ9AW6zwaqR4PsbhTOwi14vWwnY1P1QyeUI27DSVjiJN0ZNQehlA8vbLs8f7KMYYU74z1d2f3P-aCH-Ia2=w2000-h3000-no)
It is interesting that the wording of the manual was corrected and used.
As far as I can tell, WALLE-HAWK has never been sold in Japan. So I think this tool was sold in Japan after the late 1970s.
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About LIFE-TOOL (WALLE-HAWK) 3 / 3
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWVlNDIi0yiqyX0ONIf25oGrei7Cw_Up2ttv7v77KEw_jsXcxDnskrlR8SXhWLw_zZSb0UPVOUAnQQYICRGO0XcIFE7cosGxtIFnKWxBhwCiApkQiT4nwi_rcNagEcLlR-18W4RkVJUIN4F18X-rSVs=w1410-h1852-no)
( 8 ) Henkin, Harmon. The Complete Fisherman’s Catalog. J. B. Lippincott Company, 1977, p411.
Discript: WALLE-HAWK
Illustration: No name
Seller: Walle-Hawk Corp. (End of the book, in the sellers list)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWwcw-Ri1jc9yf-dxDeFjRreLsAJzDfOIwqhtPusJw12N2YepbVSCHPHNr_UzpOoRZdlJ2dqFVR1Bs2MvWTcF954o0Vn_hc1z_hr84OJ4eJ5CbsbMd_I8ICIOaFxGjjkeT52YXNNUKu5B12SfugQAX5=w1417-h1884-no)
( 9 ) Strung, Norman. The Complete Hunter’s Catalog. J. B. Lippincott Company, 1977, p150.
Descript: LIFE-TOOL, Vinyl case, Illustrated instruction manual
Photo: LIFE-TOOL
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
It's interesting that both books ( 8 ) and ( 9 ) were sold by the same publisher and printed in the same year. Obviously, book ( 8 ) referred to old information.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVXXVxV8AltvJKbiias9bhkxXBwQ39H63dP2UtGyWrR-G3n8ki8aJyv4V0Lw2eujCmjOQXwZwP7hkOi1jnT-haOrH-uLr5JzpOkVJabZGnpfIClPDNX4LiwIzC0Rqyo_JPrd_TqSHmYuovkIPuMoMAL=w2504-h3270-no)
( 10 ) An unsigned article. “Adventure Quartermaster”. Soldier of Fortune (March 1978), Vo.3, No.2, p80.
Descript: LIFE-TOOL, Vinyl plastic case
Photo: LIFE-TOOL
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLX22qDcW6stI1hWK3nnE3HT6FH3azVwkzG9ouvEujGRKtuEpl1CvJdCQdSyKcooAxnW51Lt-IQFn2hftNlczFrWxJZ4LP-H-qXcGL1uNWAgncnpRfQuTkyWGhBkJzpkU7FgXg6BajbQNDAJvUdZAo7d=w1359-h1809-no)
( 11 ) An unsigned article. “Things for Wings”. Air Progress (October 1980). Vol.42, No. 10, p.80.
Descript: LIFE-TOOL
Photo: LIFE-TOOL
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU99F8eBN8UY3PeuGgw-_j_c7mVW94L0JWqgHpklZajZTdBwsf8m1X_3BUJAsBHLHSiXWXNVDhzQPgPKNv2K4P6wNvWZattYE5kZEVLzO2Rx3UvwRNKJEGbglT3cw3axGrT6WJB9eibY6s_fwNMpc4U=w1363-h1783-no)
( 12 ) Nyerges, Cliff. “Product of the Month”. Desert (June 1981). Vol. 44, No. 5, p61.
Descript: WALLE-HAWK LIFE TOOL, Plastic case, Booklet,
Illustration: LIFETOOL
Seller: Survival Services (inventor Jessie Morrison[sic])
The origin of the name of the WALLE-HAWK was as follows.
According to inventor Morrison, it fits in your wallet and is modern man’s counterpart to the tomahawk.
But I can’t understand why the writer used old name WALLE-HAWK in the article, since the seller already changed its name to LIFE-TOOL. The inventor, Morrision, may had been in another company (Survival Services), not Allison Forge Corporation. I think that when the writer asked about LIFE-TOOL to Morrision, he talked about WALLE-HAWK as the original inventor.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLVWrWHwG93zjkfIxxtnqqttvAY_etrzgipHe0IOBBfPsPO7c0fg_4U7BC9TFrbZ_cKKvCnBgxEILYYzc-AlME8CIRi5ZthPz6w8NCfnNaSziZ8rOshi7vu04qIcTMizHmI246tmvMeFi_hU5S8dLJxw=w2385-h3272-no)
( 13 ) Advertisement of Homesteaders Warehouse. Soldier of Fortune (January 1982), Vo. 7, No. 1, back cover.
Descript: WALLE HAWK (Life Tool), Booklet, Protective vinyl case, Leather case (optional), Fire starting plastic Fresnel lens (optional)
Photo: can’t read
Ah, I can’t understand why they call it as WALLE HAWK (Life Tool).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLXGClRhubB-N6BuOo76JSxGAPN3Gik7Lexka_qL7x-jZyQAkQ28_G8JQYMA-N02RvhMrWUBbz9im6U2plbjxf5Ct1UP0WWub-KVpMcDkMTez043JKmbZ9U6LuxiWvwYjwjB2EEuarpUxp3_Q1g46ROZ=w2550-h3312-no)
( 14 ) An unsigned article. “Life-Tool”. America Survival Guide (June 1985), Vol. 7, No. 6, p52.
Descript: LIFE-TOOL Survival System (LIFE-TOOL, Survival manual, Fresnel burning lens with instruction sheet, Vinyl carrying case), Butterfly sharpening tool (optional)
Photo: LIFE-TOOL
Seller: Allison Forge Corp.
I am very happy to find this sentence.
The Allison Forge Corporation of Brookline, Massachusetts, has been manufacturing and selling the Life-Tool Survival System for 12 years, but most of these have been exported to Japan, where they have proven popular with Japanese sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts.
I will talk again. This is the reason why I introduced LIFE-TOOL as the tool related to Japan.
This is the last article about LIFE-TOOL I found on INTERNET ARCHIVE (https://archive.org). At that point, LIFE-TOOL seemed to have gradually finished its historic role, why?
Yes, we know the answer. Another monumental tool, the LEATHERMAN PST was launched in 1983. The pre-LEATHERMAN Age was over.
LIFE-TOOL, after that
After Allison Forge Corporation ended to provide LIFE-TOOL, a Japanese company had continued to make it. Just like Walton’s Thumb Fisherman’s Multi-Tool.
(About Walton’s Thumb tool, please see my previous post hear (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2177647.html#msg2177647) and hear (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2179185.html#msg2179185).)
Here is the company official blog about the Japanese continuation version of LIFE-TOOL.
・A&F Country LIFE TOOL SET (https://blog.aandf.co.jp/blog/?p=1875)
Similar in name to "Abercrombie & Fitch", but "A&F Country", which is Japanese outdoor sports equipment import and sales company.
I found a detailed photo of A&F LIFE-TOOL on a blog.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLUmhYzw3isT8Wt4ePzamptpf6MsegNHkgSqh3utzK9JilcBb7gdKsoyK5eet4RF6Yj2vECpS161zQ1GA7BwyrSZbtH_Toc6sTCjhx0DXArPgiqaNr8jVzJNrtsUHL9s1tEByuOHDvIs9bu9xOfH2DWE=w588-h441-no)
Image from Kobo-Q x Workshop and Project of Leather Craft (http://kobo-q.jpn.org/toolcard/000091.php)
Not “PATENT 3461469” but “SPEC’ 3461469”, I want to believe that this number is a sign of respect for Jessie Morrision.
SUMMERY
1966
Jessie Morrision invented WALLE-HAWK.
He established Walle-Hawk Corporation and start to sell WALLE-HAWK.
1974
Allison Forge Corporation was established and took over the sale of WALLE-HAWK.
1974-1976
WALLE-HAWK has been renamed LIFE-TOOL.
1990s ?
LIFE-TOOL had been made and sold by Japanese company, A&F Country. And now it is discontinued item.
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I am super impressed with the research you've done on these, what a wealth of info! Keep it up!
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>algernonramone
Thank you for your replying.
I am enjoying looking up information on multi-tools as much as getting rare multi-tools.
I am happy you seemed to enjoy too. (*´∇`*)
Today, I will add some more information about LIFE-TOOL.
I found three articles(advertorials) in the Japanese magazine series.
LIFE-TOOL after that (Japanese Version)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLWPa4yESMGC07s14N2Zaxga-DuMEZn2deS62WzWZAmatiNd6PTvU4O4UN5KJaPgeEwvuuSpSxNww-erkt2tf2ZPGCyq5DCXGJs_DPpgaXhOx_Ii1hBpC-QwFzRKn59nx4rGpxOW-3S98gaL0F8gOprT=w1739-h2400-no)
( 15 ) Advertisement of A&F Country. Knife Magazine No.58 (June 1996), Vol. 11, No. 3, p. 2
In 1996, the Alison Forge Corporation trademark registration was not renewed and expired.
Then a Japanese company, A&F Country, took over the manufacturing and sales. I don't know sure but I believe it was legitimate.
It was not explicit, but I think this advertisement was the announce of new launch of the LIFE-TOOL Japanese Version.
They said in the explanation;
This is the tool that has the original shape of many similar tools.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU-ehcnLtAt-1yaAv9l_2wyt30dIg7qpBtjDGwwjB7aeiBm0qMcHGESL7HhYPRtHxKbMFm5A8qZmvd_Ui0crbC9748pCv6E2B_UHea_YgLxryf1Hek6et0L3eF_V5Pk4IHOy8ugAS6gIwz2xD7jCLBv=w1663-h2400-no)
( 16 ) Advertisement of A&F Country. Knife Magazine No.77 (August 1999), Vol. 14, No. 4, p. 2
Yes we had to to survive Y2K with a LIFE-TOOL!
Did something really happen in year 2000?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AM-JKLU4nmHjbl9ii-w6lq4_6F0pk36fe1wgw7d6o1V6NwjoOQP0Gh119ev0yy0uBvn_P2hGY7iHUlMN9gCJywFw75tLsvXkfALsA_Y3FDtR91tnRDGE66GPEinTxCdWuUv5iD2MK3gMKodi4H9uZBlS44On=w1741-h2400-no)
( 17 ) Advertisement of Mono Shop. Knife Magazine No.150 (October 2011), Vol. 26, No. 5, The back of the cover
On March 11, 2011, a large earthquake and huge tsunami struck Japan.
...Oh I have my story about that, but I will continue the subject now.
After that, many Japanese tried to get disaster prevention supplies in a hurry.
This is the last article I found about LIFE-TOOL. LIFE-TOOL was out of stock around 2012 at A&F Country online shop.
The story about LIFE-TOOL, which is about half a century long, ends quietly.
Thank you very much.
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APOLLO / Ace-Pal-O Space Age Survival Knife
A few months ago, I got an exchangeable blade knife / tool which I have interested in long time.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEWfy7MCV--mCpglNhsRNli1eak5159W1whg4QqTzIRRteKXejUos6kffdCJzzVy_N3_4Bb4pz9nUnTyeUL7AKug66tD4xLZ8zXP8xRSGNEsv2CEnftcvq1rGucv8KAyPxNSX5BP4-SyaL2RlNbu4Qrg=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEULtzHKZWBb1mqGTTdCShsxmEkyISODOZ9bCZz2tIhpls9Rwe9tbVZf0Yk8d_DEPvWWql4YfDXwqCBnnM7ycrhm16EeD8AuUfUhBLhfww8KF6vY8UqipdVJdtBFSK-yWG0shvSZRxYrYeNFz_4HkgjF=w2400-h1600-no)
I saw it once on ebay, but it was too expensive. This time I could buy it much cheaper because it was in poor condition. And the normal blade has been lost in addition.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEU225_slQUvOxeFUoVQ79sXm6Pt5kiLnP64hEvpa3KNYZKDTe-jdK87UuvJKAg6agQnZe3YV81lyt1Z9UWtqOpm8NYNZ4B_XljFHUOPiJqV9B5DQO86DrA9GJ1pTvmKZ_8BB6iXiEBN0bp-3TS68DbN=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEV92mFc7DElXTkJA39LsP5N1voHe_jDdD6f2mj9fHQ2O3eZDpQfpdGcx9s7BnizO6VgXvQLHWc0T-bvCndJ7NsxVCk0bXRbVsdxi6sPeTXsOPMSyu1mBy1n7k8buA_OrU4yYssKBopF0nZCT87CgnbD=w1578-h1052-no)
You can turn this big screw to fix the blade even with gloves. This oddly shaped screw can be used as a bottle opener. I have not tried it yet.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEUgSEA6NeNAd7IfQF9QrXavlKLhuWfDgVm-3vwO2kojPc9ISJLG46tBK2fSLGUkRM4Vti8azxFQisAPSRRvU9ZoV3Dww2GJlAqmiFTljXu_paDeuvaVdg7m8kIhpQ7NWyLYk84gvysSj_A0cToA1-YQ=w2400-h1600-no)
Some sort of survival equipment were stocked in the body. I want to clean them, but I afraid I might break them when I take them out.
You can see more pictures of this tool with NIB condition on ebay.
I'm sorry they are out of stock now.
・Vtg 1974 ACE-PAL-O Seki Japan Apollo Space Age Survival Knife Folding Multi Tool
https://www.ebay.com/itm/362698323777
・Vtg ACE-PAL-O Seki Japan Blk Apollo Space Age Survival Knife Folding Multi Tool
https://www.ebay.com/itm/401812732123
And you can read great article about this tool on ePrague Knives (https://bladehistory.com/) website.
・The Original Blade Changer: 1957 Space Age Survival Knife
https://bladehistory.com/the-original-blade-changer-1957-space-age-survival-knife/
I am very impressed with this article and want to praise their effort to explorer history of knives.
But I want to suggest only one thing.
They concluded that ACE-PAL-O version was manufactured around 1973 because the patent was granted in 1973 in Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEU626LqPxKC73ZCGA8vFEJVDq_DfqeV2fWA5_XrCj_6v-4ACwSOrB5V5TlffWT663i5QiY9j23y2GJvRnizd0702gGwLbYaw36Tae_L2RsM4mxlDKH9nFnoM0F1Lnz6IDr5vQafzRHGq5XySoM6PyHZ=w1586-h1123-no)
Patent document about Practical Tools, 昭57-1268, Japan.
In fact, however, the document was filled in 1973, and the patent was granted in 1982.
The manufacturer could know Patent No. 1110136 only after 1982. So I think ACE-PAL-O version was manufactured early 80’s.
Apollo program was implemented from 1961 to 1972.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEWvzLK-TFWY_zvbhmPKf3QEPYNBxJxsRC2XPVDdqkf5cA_pUzkokhvYpxBUYvBgqrYqU39F8DzaLVyAg46fgx3ED0lqrYHE8TnSft7cGsggx84Kd7OZAwxa4OsAV_62POwmdC2C8BRNQ-TwHC-UVEMJ=s3072-no)
© NASA
The APOLLO version of this tool may have been produced around this time.
The ACE-PAL-O version of this tool may have been produced after 1982.
Oh, Space Shuttle Challenger was launched in July 1982, the new space age was coming.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEULqXC0mjrlOAVnOtq9Aoky9HXFH6xERInY1dCBkIcyurifFD301g5xtBkDX0DtsBPn7YsQc_gu23ojxEBG4_yi75ArCr8Tw183HtpZBDQLvs9upXmbCFgjWXTW6ZaGXZPZxfWUqLMGTBwZ0Xs2ddGZ=w3000-h2528-no)
© NASA
I imagine that this was why they didn’t use the name APOLLO anymore.
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I am super impressed with the research you've done on these, what a wealth of info! Keep it up!
:iagree: :like: ...all those adverts and leaflets :ahhh
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:iagree: :like: ...all those adverts and leaflets :ahhh
Me too.
1911 x thank you for sharing this stuff
Lähetetty minun SM-T515 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
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This is a really great thread. Just now catching up.
hiraboo :hatsoff:. Thank you so much.
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Please forgive my late reply. ｡ﾟﾟ(*´□`*｡)°ﾟ。
> All
I really enjoy researching the history of my favorite tools. And of course, I extremely enjoy learning much more about multi-tools from you.
Thank you very much. （*＾3＾）
Additional information about Quick Clip (Japanese name; Quick Pliers), the difference of the initial model and the later model.
Please see my previous post AL MAR KNIVES Timeline (in Japan) (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2103418.html#msg2103418).
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEUHSsAqwV08Kqu5Vo48ny1kMS3bsBX5ewBqlhNqdPB1dGzmTrq_VkA87PAa-GwPfB6OkiNk4eHBZl6J78MhO7LOJPLe90DCQO0HoE75DqkiU5yI49qHl_YhU5mz0PnIT4j4IJzDrTKYEi1YJq5rg5zk=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEWU10DRKx-tNCykGBNWrA8pyF6L8sA-mZSdmzmujOkkE94I8G97NsXcN3XMdKrqt_e4z1mVExvO3xWXhSGjnFdUfZPuk5QSUmwF8awbce34hQakFxcVkD8GaVZnVmI5GANY8LDLFHgb2tyA3SAJ8uYf=w2400-h1600-no)
AL MAR Quick Clip
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEWHYFGExBkzIszaj7dcLEFv0dkdhii5iVYlpu_i8tW8hw4PaRRH6SCQUN4qkHrYKoXOBj3SQETUy4N3ngt2oBgx7O91Kx1mMi_Kxjp2FNFpNyCzChYmisFyir8MV-jAjCluZAfx1TWRq6BmP-PO3lsa=w2400-h1600-no)
Left; 4x4 ToolMate
Right; Quick Clip
The Al Mer Quick Clip has only pliers and a knife blade. You may say it is the less functional model of the 4x4 Tool Mate. But there are some additional features.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEWGDZBwYlPxIgOKwLkM7hTlW8AaSaaT6c4HddT7a8mRJgV1kxHWhsfAhXjNEIyxJYSlqwaMAnPucvdwztePPYfPA8QmLZi-fMtZrP-b3_XCc5ZsWdP26yRlVIU78XYpkWtvCiAaZWmBxXljp_gcjdZj=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEUH83JJplLGkvuPxqFbxiAFyQ5rWx5gskFJ5a0FmQk7tdLYrxa7spYpQi2PB-83zP-Jkftnt2TUi8IBIez2CfCnyaFU2T-VY-RZLEhZ1vk692z0mCbO4f89kN7voVudPlgTXsm4lkllL2R6Tj8JhjTv=w2400-h1600-no)
The thumb stud of the Quick Clip
First, a thumb stud is on the blade. On the other hand, the 4x4 Tool Mate have a nail nick on the blade.
So you can open the blade of the Quick Clip quickly using one hand.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEWUWr73V6QFBrCnzn4wQu31LmG2VecWRDwohz2HqmbO1DQCW807ZRiD6I9wnB5QWqIG9s8Nd7YDnToW9MTbAEWs4NbYWGgFNtzzmURf-exvkRWY-GwS-or-HXnhow8QvEx2cZQ0LiqOsdtxMONDEeCW=w2400-h1600-no)
The Pocket Clip of the Quick Clip
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEX7KldgOH8eebyBAwmfxRWQdU9XgviKFrx4bk_N5X24EzgaWGfapnONT4mp2QQnvlO5UWkLJdyH0yVPoqk6xQg1nPRX4lGitaWej08uJKtxfGR5AMNCVFnXCxNiXYCgGp4jaXsL0Hql037P0CzfHB1W=w1484-h1091-no)
The patent documents of US 4347665, “POCKET KNIFE”, Louis S. Gleser
Second, a patented pocket clip is on the body.
I totally give up reading this patent documents. So, I don’t know much about the patented pocket clip. The inventor Louis Sal Glesser is the founder and owner of Spyderco inc. And I heard Al Mar and Sal Glesser were friends. It’s no surprise that the pocket clip on the Quick Clip is quite same as Spyderco’s one.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEU1dqPun_dMgIRm7S1eNtQd_a9qpqAtD9G8aEgupJvZr44lbOIFaYuv6l0JA6x3SV72pSuIhlRNwQYk6u1DhElwSzRC8O1qAGxhAQSfRgSdh-IX_2rdLMxSs3QW-feTK0Lkz8KxcKNTmINicMQyxY2i=w1550-h1161-no)
3- screw old standard clip of Spyderco (Image from spydiewiki.com (https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=3-_screw_old_standard_clip))
Now you know why they call it “Quick Clip”, but I don’t know why Japanese call it “Quick Pliers” instead.
Finally getting to the point.
I have owned a Quick Clip later model. Some months ago, I finally got an initial model.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEVTZ9HSiU0GtI2ua2UP5us3iBawWbRWN8NormFEcP30u4dvcs4nq_ppirGR6h8Fans1-p09I0WM-z81fJTu8Gg0mYbIf5iGmtMwVz6hPeADBmKj1gMp5WXRKBW_cC1YI3Kgi7tZjl8mvgKcHdPB43wQ=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper; Quick Clip initial model
Lower; Quick Clip later model
Ok, wait, wait…
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEX_WmG579ykJvb1Vpn7nOuT5IV9zMBfmc3VSqiaCCvjV-uO5zOx1ZK0Idl5kYeWXN6MR0pDPlpSqbdBbdtoorwEFCjhkmeXFfUtsNmeJ33JSZyAQ8zjQOhnfqjH4_5edoZWV2eH1No2ZZQ4nLC11JRD=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEW4lc2j9LrVfySZyHzzM4rv2YjJITEIxO7sLkQyXLkM6_yhX_09BvP04qtBQNFMnb7plNKOs_ATJQieCYSgI-uqfJ03PcaPuWGDdnr2_B_JQ-aVVCUAh0vK9K692VVdQQKHd5GXVRfbD7T101ooxnzO=w2400-h1600-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEUByk3HaeDGoUPH6o29rn2ImRnHjLbMYvzyoScGJDr7svqW-QrDEPZYagl1zhG5mdOdJk0hHTJXWpQkhrUHTHErrwpVL29GiNtyxmiduFTWJ5yfR9yddXakynoZmViPSTlbeY8crP1-TUUPLYCcwRtk=w2400-h1600-no)
Upper; Quick Clip initial model
Lower; Quick Clip later model
The difference between these models seems only the shape of blades.
The serrated points are also look like the Spyderco knives.
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Long time no see !
I will add some more information to this thread.
RESQVIVAL Scout Knife
The success of the Rambo-First Blood- movie series led to a boom in survival knives in Japan. When the cap on the handle of the survival knife, usually it has a compass on it, is removed, matches, wire, and other items come out from inside. So almost all survival knives are fixed blade knives, not folding knives.
Are there any folding survival knives ?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHfobY5OXeJ-OHflK3Uu0BHJS1Ss8TMty9em41RL8iLg-zvSlF5AKkqt4bLp4EtB9xPAWRU2i_DsBHsTwdPsJv-cRGW9HznnFhN5_MKTJn4xHwuKBAURwL63XhbzYBNuG53WdTt3qEq35ulhx-TZgyJT=w1800-h2400-s-no)
Here you are !
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHd7I_6kWLX0Ju3WCytVkuu_PtNjjJ8nEWOr5YuU3Y-xrCDQEYiSxnLfloZeoRY1zoRjC-ILnxFWCQP0cY7Kdn3SPPGvNWzzWWNd0qVZPDrbFSp1BJH9NBtzGE8bkmnIzYDUlxLQ61DEtQOzKkyfZOV-=w2400-h1600-s-no)
Just attach the folding knife and the handle of the fixed blade knife.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHfpoQq53aNI_wAAFjHdIUhPbu9HpeBKSfbXdZXmY_xlCrc2XMoB21W8Vdi8waKv08KR0UpEh66Hu58OXZI7lYuqlYslEqXcjNMCgucCArW5yXIi_2CbwOwhMNoyRymjZfjRGDo_4287mHHh0V3WHtBY=w1800-h2400-s-no)
Of course, if the compass cap is removed, you can stock some items inside of the handle.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHfFqWNq9c5NMh3vV9w1Y0YLX7-yy5EgGD1P0knA-DXDPow3DYKwNubSEhXM4-nz0unebBauMFlYIq2yPQco9-XSZbGMFDg8tSgF52EuJ6WsiNxEN-iHcR0cjtTLZMH_Ek7D8RmGRiulE8u6dl7ObvL7=w2400-h1600-s-no)
This item will appear in the new Rambo movie. Check it out !
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ADCreHdYmp411Uu9Irkzz8St1iBcc1b1rZY48VETVzTBMDioTy9-lcVE4yfV6_ui2w8SXrWd24WVV3_olZ828owLJ-ZohHS4jt4Xil-BInqywvwxdJNPo2v_r0Y3-WQcBMBWWU26LbjksY02-uhXbZqaqpDJ=w1600-h2400-s-no)
RESQVIVAL by Kinryu-Cutlery Manufacturing. Nihon to sekai no knife catalog 88 (September 1988), Seibidou-Publishing, p.73
According to this book, the tool I have is RV119/2 Scout Knife II. You can see another model, RV119/3 Scout Knife III, with a can opener and bottle opener instead of a saw.
As far as I can tell, I do not know if RV119/1 Scout Knife I exists.
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> SteveC
Thank you !
Don't drink too much ! :D
Kanger Survival & Fishing Tool for Venture
Part 2/2
Last time (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2194082.html#msg2194082), I introduced you to various variations of Kanger tools. There is almost no detailed information about Kanger even if you search in Japanese.
However, I barely found out there was another unknown and unusual version of this tool.
Some months ago, when I got an old magazine, I found the unusual Kanger tools in an ad for a store.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dY_2S0uh_WHkKsAi3xIs6JRonfcyqzpIUmNbogWsDFxOtnhx74LKZ3ucIsO8lf4G50vUu6TW8InkckxCMHxfKbhhwxDZior218i2tCSlnZW8RFfl2mOv2ngHEuzdAtUsEQ2ikGx8I-TszbhzZnkLjg=w2400-h1800-no)
Fujimori, A. (Eds.) (February 1983). Advertisement for military goods shop "Tokyo Phantom," Monthly COMBAT Magazine special edition "Military2" (Vol.4 No.37), p3. Japan: KK World Photo Press
It was a set of card type multi-tool and belt buckle. And it turns out that there were at least three versions.
The card tool was printed as "Adler" and "KIYA" (https://www.kiya-hamono.co.jp), and was the same as one I posted in Chapter 10 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,83044.msg2057320.html#msg2057320).
The belt buckle had the word "Kangar" on it. You can store the card tool in the buckle.
The circle and "新" mark means "new product". So this tool seemed to be newly released in late 1982 or early 1983. The price at that time was 5,000 or 6,000 yen.
Now that it's clear what it looks like, all I have to do is look for it.
And, yes I fortunately found it on a Japanese auction and was able to win the bid.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3clzdx4gZzstxPBpB4Y4ZvdW3ikjeLUIWe8_ZmGTPeNi0t7oKXKsuwsD5FKcqnfue6it1pfBFD-HEnl7s30M1dI4fxgwMx3hczg4GrSsEz-O1CNGEFUU37f3jVSoBzqi8x8Kg2P8_HhmmTmxVsIaAR_=w2400-h1600-no)
New In the Box ! Really !?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cSODCHuMbkn7Ww8vYhJNh3XWBypvR2SwY1Xi9IS_P3X4n0xfRwgkt0YdqbJLjoKGRScAgVBRw9kX5MdKXA8ywV_VDBshBcOReJArrni2jpBGIGcqXMzF_Gy5PdHoAyqUB99_deDgrvm7T86jkxtVov=w2400-h1600-no)
The card tool is quite same shape as Adler/KIYA tool. But I have no idea about this "JRC" and the lion mark.
The buckle seems to be made of brass.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3cIE2UkGpJ9CMlswjulcF1PCXqCdPTbhvYyuXNGRmC-NVAoht7CQWc7oFlxQ8BhyVioStDJYX4OxlIcXVT_IrcoIqOlYSX1eqYDizGVi0eOl3ygxvNzhYP-cSuVG1dEqiuqiZlRCU_WMk270znDFOBZ=w1800-h2400-no)
You can attach the card tool like this. The card tool is fixed unless you push it through square window.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3daV7G5qR87x7_y57ot0Lr5ypqQrVoaLcx-IpMB7ny04Y_wRgu-AWBxXKqhcTXcpPKWM8faOqxPPk38gRKM4Ke07bLDFIQMxRQ5nyxxHe-5GnIJCpoMfPX95EAH1knrtZY9Y8bMkltzNGy0TOxEk85g=w2400-h1600-no)
The back of the buckle.
You can see the words
"Hayakawa" is the Japanese surname.
Using this name as a clue, I searched for patent information.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dzImOOTIS9xPTyj1AF0QJMN1ah5SOjT0Y2z96-bu-5tNoUkMYHYsQ1ZOPuLLypcUoC7O6hw57rJujrL9ihyUxOtmRcy3h5xeNdKoPPnWAmiv7PTyDbaWH0oTNu9iivZakJ2s533HTlepfy7deXGAQ4=w1586-h1123-no)
Patent document of "Band". No. 昭和56-64307(1981) by Shinichi Hayakawa.
Bingo!
Now I can see who invented it and which company made it.
The company that manufactured this tool, HAYAKAWA INDUSTRY INC. (http://hykw.co.jp) is one of the metalworking companies in Seki City. Shinichi Hayakawa was once a CEO of this company.
Interestingly, his company has been a metal stamping service, not a cutlery now and in the past. In the early days of the company, they were subcontracting and stamping cutlery. So they OEMed different companies, and as a result, their products were sold by different brands.
Oh I found WILDWEST brand version, and got it too. :D
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fY2bQ5X4qI-wSWJ1i1aWW0c1wNHAQn4aFgBa3nPEH9FgV_gcGLTsEkuglpHuJujt88Nop04aMJbk9Aqsl2p-7Yk8WKUPKTubMyULvtTtL-Kzi6azEXk1cCRXWbWzdbnggu3i2jpNRWS-0rvvU5aAta=w1800-h2400-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3decu0RCEasYIiSE7zELTRVa82oBhKzpdFYTiq96dQX0em7eSE_XrByYLOthtPwxONriz8YwimB5lnaXZH4znVGjsj8JD2d3VvvH0R30fGLPlZR8VZwQMa6-WGp9-gjMiSFgJknoMAhzl9nZ7BgMlxM=w1800-h2400-no)
The wolf head mark and WILDWEST is the brand of Fasteners Mailorder System (http://www.fast-mos.com/aboutus02.htm).
The instruction manual describes the origin of the name "Kangar".
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dNk_bwAEYPk2Jyx_k2LvMRuAOa3FnZCTngXf21wMi5CaVjCEgYPxQ44k0vB_TYQyoDkAmezsU788ArxBzFDpNGc2Ci2A9sAPhXazqRUgKQmOLMT-j7QN__lrNDDUnBa9HIm3OUfnaJRA_EXw04sjcn=w1800-h2400-no)
Now you know that the original Kanger was the buckle part which could incorporate the card type tool.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3d7PvcwBfswO5xu_4DSiIiqMJLHAJ7O6jhWL8CyKB3vyUDhjjP0wykRCPdm11omPNxzrOJ05hY4k7Rj3l8cgFNKFdgpRqOCE7e7JywB1DkJm3y0APVM6BFd4JJmtB8hy_pZnWCqxl6-HYE3bH1B1r7G=w1800-h2400-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fPOTqsJ-8JEgYF97X-xB2K1hB3g6h6USO7-rnGK5Rrf2-O8H89ZT_yI5AMwndjwNi5p1HpYE-4NwV4ey94drObCLMDV8VQv6l_-TmD7-jHL3qpcJs6gsjxzbefoCVJeUzhu30l1UGpSz8AKfQLhNL0=w1800-h2400-no)
And now you also know that there are two types of card tools, "Adler" and "Big & Pretty".
Even most Japanese enthusiast do not know this information. This is the highest level of confidential information.
As always, should you or any member of your MTo be caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions. This tape will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck. ;)
I've actually got one of these, but it's a little different. I know this was a long time ago, but I was trying to figure out what exactly the buckle I had was and I came across this. I don't know if you knew this already or not, but there is another belt buckle. Joined this forum specifically for this right here but I would like to get yalls thoughts on this.
Hope the pictures work. Not sure how this place works. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231226/5d829cb08cbb0fb53f7e48c0ff81c0aa.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231226/ab055aac1b172b81d56b147ea8dbcd2d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231226/9514af2cef4fa27be42c8b289632b68c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231226/f15d4680962cd10cdb4730e096c22efd.jpg)
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> mcorder737
Great find ! ｄ(＞＿・ ）
I had no idea that belt-buckle type Kanger were sold overseas as well. Σ(ﾟωﾟﾉ)ﾉ
The manufacturer, Hayakawa Industries, seems to have invented various types of buckles. Of course, yours is one of them.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV85hqzpanaQstlliO3hn4vVP3yJoBKYQDg7297bUVUv2GrX9uie872WOBeR-5TtwKglUNS9pvmMFofledd620f_wHTLjMiUx5sOEcBvtzGqONqD_izfg1rPDfUgNs5zWrlug0EqmFLePSmwtpxy5txrB=w2246-h1586-s-no)
Cherish that tool that has traveled through life with you !!
Thank you for sharing the pics.
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Hi Hiraboo,
I think you are probably THE authority on Japanese tools here. Always interesting. Remarkable in the depth and how complete your posts are. Best wishes. G
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:iagree: :cheers: :tu:
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>IMR4198
Oh wow, thank you for your compliments. :hatsoff:
Of course there are more knowledgeable enthusiasts in Japan, but not many seem to have the courage to post on this forum. So it seems I have no rivals at the moment. （*＾▽＾*）
I will continue to introduce tools with the help of translation applications.
>SteveC
Thank you for reading my posts so often!
(^O^)/C□☆□D＼(^_^ )
HIRO Multi Knife
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87nChqWhWYk3KrZbUywLdz-KqGEtuP6ys5cOf94Xv1Fs-HIxCqVtj5liUt8UkWlG5UiM-vxEHSqPsT6kgAtWOjHZZ04IL3caRjtT4JaD2y_znTP2dfuXuscpdUxN7DAf7e1DlkwClVxWZBayjNKjVUU=w2400-h1600-s-no)
There is a unique multi-blade knife/tool named HIRO Multi Knife.
The Victorinox Tourist 84mm was placed next to each other for size comparison.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV86yL4u6vjRfF167hqFCcmCbigeJGkm4iOnzn3pu4ZyxWHGDGXPEeEsRxdI6wk9wRfUOVN8IY_82H_0oHPyHCPTYW9YeCLkcfWxiY2UVAIJXHOYL-Q5b7qUR9bRr2AsWtVHW5z-zPwmbcVEls6XKSU3m=w1800-h2400-s-no)
Hiroaki Masui, who manufactured this knife originally worked for another manufacturer IC CUT, but became independent and founded his own company HIRO Knives.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV84480IPHksBFwr8dulHXgGs6fJfCHxpHbGgbPkLqx0Qo1ozxgmcKxX3Q9unE9eN3K4UcsuKOKMscC1yrq2qCtMVDkFm_o6KAGncov-8ZiB1qKO03QeOkaiou7-16rZV3mWzc0llkybFsSBpCqqcxXZK=w1800-h2400-s-no)
All blades/tools can be removed individually.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV85UMXlScV147QKUxdtZ22t4yiaXokBBWRk-wxOsbCSYIuvDF7BtYrrG-3qQwf_mPEUxt5kRfZagBmCs_yxRkN_qlv8FCA-mWYQJkJLrWeTRNe8Qq-SrvJbJlwheO6H9bh6xBDSEIl4fqjyYK1W2nVoT=w2400-h1600-s-no)
And with each pocket clips you can combine any number you like in any order.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87I2FfZs39yBqtyePMzWSDgBUmu6i6tTcTJF0MeJrdp6U09TJTMsS3MJH2q2LHi5-q95d6jZzFIh_zzAT5uSpAWLsZCXaiKF_K_G74F2Q1tXIhjudKPTvFqN6z_NzR0vdt536kG8zJQGcE17brGUyse=w1800-h2400-s-no)
Made in Seki-city Japan.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV85LL5ViUzn6DOZbJJZPWTRSfAbdUtS9lQFl4kHFhurRPQFyBVlfgHbPB1Fmgj_cK2olXqFP-16tdfAVM_sKy1eIwQCT6xwrmygJhTeAQ1fbgy7kD1utcbqPFnvc0ybZxHQsKWN6zXGwVEXJpQrejlX4=w2379-h1123-s-no)
Some of patent documents about "Manual tools in any combination", 特開平9-220375, published Augusr 1997
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87LbP4L2QRhQGu5qbm0u1FANdIuub5ZuJsgz3SlQQQslwBKn5Io_3vQCB6pGk19aMo20w2p1xbo3i19Y0_bvdEm-Q5IjSFcR1zhl_eXXxEXUlLkKE8RYoxJ61IRosqtbDJw-wlSWXme76EGqz-yWRLr=w1600-h2400-s-no)
New Products. Knife Magazine No.64 (June 1997), Vol. 12, No. 3, p. 63
According to this magazine, HIRO Multi Knife was launched in 1997.
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I am catching up on this amazingly generous thread. hiraboo you ARE our authority on all tools Japanese. Thank you very much for such detailed information, terrific pictures, and wonderful patent info.
:hatsoff: to you.