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Tool Talk => Cheap and Cheerful (or otherwise!) => Topic started by: Captain Sabretache on May 19, 2019, 03:20:35 PM

Title: The Àmerican camper
Post by: Captain Sabretache on May 19, 2019, 03:20:35 PM
Here it is. A very reliable tool and definately worth having in any collection.
Title: Re: The Àmerican camper
Post by: Chako on May 20, 2019, 12:57:05 AM
Here are my two. These have the distinction of being my first multi-tools as they were both purchased  in the early 90s to help my dad and I out on the 3D archery range.

(https://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo006/IMG_7289small_zpsxq40rndm.jpg) (https://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo006/IMG_7289small_zpsxq40rndm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Àmerican camper
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 20, 2019, 03:09:00 AM
 :like:

The one I have is like Chako's versions.
I like your version better, because it would be more comfortable to use, Captain Sabretache.  :like:
Thanks for posting your examples, Captain and Chako! :)

Will post a photo in a bit.  :ahhh
Title: Re: The Àmerican camper
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 20, 2019, 03:25:07 AM
This one is one of the few tools I hadn't gotten around to cleaning up yet. It is on the restore table for a future cleanup. Hopefully it'll look new when finished.

Photos as it is now. :)

(http://imgur.com/Sf8hrVa.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/osBk4ht.jpg)

(http://imgur.com/JGoHR4I.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/6G7H57e.jpg)


Title: Re: The Àmerican camper
Post by: Captain Sabretache on May 20, 2019, 09:30:07 AM
Thanks for sharing guys :like:  I notice that my model is somewhat different from most of yours. It doesn't have the hex driver on the handle. It looks like a copy of the LM PST .And GLBM I look forward to seeing your restoration, I know you will post pics. And Chako this was my first multitool too given to me by my late father. I think we can both agree the sentimental value is beyond price, You've kept it in amazing condition (not judging GLBM :rofl: )
Title: Re: The Àmerican camper
Post by: Chako on May 20, 2019, 06:58:49 PM
Thanks. They are fairly good qualitywise considering they saw use on the outdoor range for 4 years. They pulled many arrows out of trees during that time. My copy has patent pending on them. They date around early to mid 90's.
Title: Re: The Àmerican camper
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 20, 2019, 07:59:28 PM
Thanks for sharing guys :like:  I notice that my model is somewhat different from most of yours. It doesn't have the hex driver on the handle. It looks like a copy of the LM PST .And GLBM I look forward to seeing your restoration, I know you will post pics. And Chako this was my first multitool too given to me by my late father. I think we can both agree the sentimental value is beyond price, You've kept it in amazing condition (not judging GLBM :rofl: )

Very cool it was a gift from your late father. :cheers:

No problem with being judged on the condition of my multitools. :rofl:
Reason is, because I'm fairly strict about how multitools look that aren't being used. Where I live, the humidity and heat can cause spotted fever on some tools(like the spots inside the American Camper's handles and around the rivets). :ahhh
Title: Re: The Àmerican camper
Post by: Noa Isumi on June 25, 2019, 07:22:14 AM
Did somebody say "American Camper"??
Here are 2 from sometime around 94-96 along with a Coleman (on the left)

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

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