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Title: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Wheeljack on November 10, 2012, 04:02:45 PM
Hi,

I'm new to the site (I have read many of the reviews on the parent site) but have been collecting multi-tools and knives for years. I got started on multi-tools when I picked up a SOG pocket power plier on clearance from REI. After that I was hooked. A few highlights of my "collection" (such as it is):

- Various SOGs, including the pocket plier, power assist, paratool and several power locks
- Victorinox Swisstool and a couple of Spirits
- Several Gerbers (MP 600, Nautilus, MPT)
- A couple of US made Schrade ST1s & Tough Chips, as well as a Navitool
- Leatherman Wave, Mini-tool, Micra, Skeletool CX, PST, Kick

I have a bunch of oddballs, including the Coleman Pro-Lock, Kershaw A100, Bear Jaws, Craftsman (re-badged Bear Jaws and a Schrade ST1 with slip-joint pliers), Sebertech M3 & M4, BuckTool, Klein, Paladin PT-525, Spyderco Byrdwrench and probably a few others I forgot about or can't find at the moment.

I actually got the collecting bug originally with knives, I love Victorinox and have a bunch of them including several Swisschamps, an alox Soldier, Rescue Tool, Climber, Camper, Rogue, Traveller, Classic and probably a few more. Most of my Swisschamps are part of SOS kits, I have a couple of different variations on the smaller kits (with mini-mag and without) as well as the larger "deluxe kit" that came with the two-compartment sheath that I bought new at Service Mechandise back in the 1980's.

I'm also interested in survival knives and large fixed blades and have a collection of oldies including 2 Marto-Brewers (one short, one long), Tekna Wilderness Edge (several in different finishes/blade styles), several Aitor JK1s, several Kershaw 1005s, a Gerber BMF, Wilkinson Dartmoor and a few Bucks, a 184, 639 and a 119. Some newer additions include a Gerber LMFII, Aitor Commando and JKIII. I'll also admit to owning a Gerber Bear Grylls and a Camillus Les Stroud - the quality is lacking in these two compared to the others, but since they are survival knives (and relatively cheap) I wanted them in my collection.

So, I think the theme here is that I'm all over the map when it comes to collecting... :think: Basically if it's cool or unusual, I might be interested.

Chris
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Steinar on November 10, 2012, 04:30:20 PM
Welcome aboard!  :tu:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Jamie_M on November 10, 2012, 04:40:50 PM
Welcome :cheers:
Title: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: AHB on November 10, 2012, 04:48:24 PM
Sounds like you found just the right place buddy.. :D :D Good to have you here.. :tu:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Gareth on November 10, 2012, 04:56:26 PM
great sounding collection Wheeljack, welcome to the forum. :cheers:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: gustophersmob on November 10, 2012, 05:13:21 PM
Welcome  :cheers:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: nuphoria on November 10, 2012, 05:19:31 PM
Good to have you :cheers:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Craig on November 10, 2012, 09:27:53 PM
Welcome  :tu:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Zed on November 10, 2012, 10:00:22 PM
Welcome.  :cheers:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: MultiMat on November 11, 2012, 03:50:53 AM
G'day & welcome Chris  :D :D :D

You have some quite rare multis in your collection mate  8) 8) 8)

I reckon you need a Victorinox SportRatchet & a Victorinox AutoTool  :think: :pok: :pok: :D :D. Put those 2 in a sack & you would have quite the set of 'oddballs'  :P :D
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: stealth007s on November 11, 2012, 04:25:44 AM
Howdy from Texas Chris!ยก!

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Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Smitty44 on November 11, 2012, 06:15:56 AM
Welcome to the forums Chris. :salute:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: David on November 11, 2012, 08:35:46 AM
Howdy Chris. Reckon that's a nice collection you have!    :tu:     :)
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: gregozedobe on November 11, 2012, 11:38:07 AM
Welcome aboard.  With that collection you'll fit right in around here :)
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Hypnos3510 on November 11, 2012, 02:07:05 PM
Welcome!

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Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: badwolf on November 11, 2012, 09:20:41 PM
Hello and welcome to  :MTO: you have a lot of great and cool tools :tu: the Wilkinson Dartmoor knife is one I not heard about for ages :cheers:
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Wheeljack on November 11, 2012, 10:39:45 PM
I reckon you need a Victorinox SportRatchet & a Victorinox AutoTool  :think: :pok: :pok: :D :D. Put those 2 in a sack & you would have quite the set of 'oddballs'  :P :D

I know this sounds odd after the fact, but I totally forgot that I do in fact have one of each of those...The Auto Tool is a semi-recent acquisition, but the SportRatchet I've had since new - it was given to me by a buddy years ago as a birthday gift and it's basically new/unused. Unfortunately I didn't keep the box/instructions like a dummy.
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Wheeljack on November 12, 2012, 04:44:55 AM
Hello and welcome to  :MTO: you have a lot of great and cool tools :tu: the Wilkinson Dartmoor knife is one I not heard about for ages :cheers:

Thanks!

My Dartmoor is one of the newer ones from the early 2000's. I wish it was one of the originals from the 1980's, but those never seem to pop up.

Chris
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: MultiMat on November 13, 2012, 10:58:47 AM
I reckon you need a Victorinox SportRatchet & a Victorinox AutoTool  :think: :pok: :pok: :D :D. Put those 2 in a sack & you would have quite the set of 'oddballs'  :P :D

I know this sounds odd after the fact, but I totally forgot that I do in fact have one of each of those...The Auto Tool is a semi-recent acquisition, but the SportRatchet I've had since new - it was given to me by a buddy years ago as a birthday gift and it's basically new/unused. Unfortunately I didn't keep the box/instructions like a dummy.

Mate how could you forget about those two nutty tools  :think: :o :o :D :D :D.

You really do have a thing for the odd ones  :D :D , I do as well  ::) ::) :D

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Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: Wheeljack on November 14, 2012, 03:17:15 AM
Mate how could you forget about those two nutty tools  :think: :o :o :D :D :D.

You really do have a thing for the odd ones  :D :D , I do as well  ::) ::) :D

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Naughty%20Monkey/S6303550.jpg)

I know - sad that I could forget the tools I have...probably means I have too much stuff. Anyway that "monkey" tool is sweet. How old is it and who makes it?
Title: Re: New to the site, not new to collecting
Post by: MultiMat on November 15, 2012, 12:02:07 AM
Mate how could you forget about those two nutty tools  :think: :o :o :D :D :D.

You really do have a thing for the odd ones  :D :D , I do as well  ::) ::) :D

(http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Naughty%20Monkey/S6303550.jpg)

I know - sad that I could forget the tools I have...probably means I have too much stuff. Anyway that "monkey" tool is sweet. How old is it and who makes it?


'Too much stuff'  :o :o , that sort of talk will get you banned mate  :P :P :D :D
I like to think I don't have too much stuff rather I don't have enough space  ::) :D :D

The Naughty Monkey is a ripper  :D , made in Japan by 'Zoo-Line' not sure when they were made though , 60's-70's  :think: :think: :think: