Post by: Huntsman on July 11, 2016, 07:43:36 AM
And in anniversary month too! :)
Although I nearly stopped all posting here and now - As my post count was 999 and likes count 222 which has a very nice symmetry to it!! :o
Well as many have said, many times, this forum is just fantastic. :D
The wealth of information here is amazing. What I really like, is everyone’s positivity and willingness to help our fellow MTo members. Typically this is with information about MTs, or how to approach a particular task – such as doing a mod, or even a job at home or work, sometimes it’s help finding an MT or a tool.
If you need to know something about an MT, you are almost guaranteed to find the answer here, and members will bend over backwards to help you. This enthusiasm, and generosity, and sharing of time, knowledge and brain power seems unbounded and unprecedented.
The friendship, the camaraderie, the fun we all have is just great. I have been lucky enough to experience this for about three years and 1000 posts.
Speaking of generosity - There are the RAKs and GAWs, which I think are literally unbelievable. :o
Stumping up a tool, running a GAW, shipping an item to someone, who is often just a cyber-friend, is just incredible.
When I first joined the forum I was quite stunned by this, I had to witness a few to even believe it! I did not win a GAW, or have a RAK for my first couple of years – But I did not mind, I just loved this ambience. However last year this all changed, and I myself experienced the incredible generosity of this forum, and ‘won’ some very nice prizes. Thanks again for those GAWs/RAK. :tu:
Now it’s my turn. :tu:
You may have seen my fun NLC GAW for the ‘Worst Bottle Opener’ poll – Well this is the main GAW.
Up for grabs is this superb BO Leatherman 0793/0993 PST
(http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y339/SAKHuntsman/GAW/GAW%20PST_zpsmpo0p4z5.jpg) (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/SAKHuntsman/media/GAW/GAW%20PST_zpsmpo0p4z5.jpg.html)
I love the PST (see another thread!) – This one is fab, as it’s retired, but is new, in its box, with sheath, and all the packaging and doco is there – And it is very retro – In the documentation LM even refers to it as a knife, not a multitool!! – Fascinating!! Was the term multitool even invented in the mid-90s? – And I guess these were the days when Tim and his crew were still mainly competing with SAKs, or plain knives / regular tools!
Also up for grabs is a NIB Black Victorinox Pioneer.
(http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y339/SAKHuntsman/GAW/GAW%20Pioneer_zpsyp3xnxef.jpg) (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/SAKHuntsman/media/GAW/GAW%20Pioneer_zpsyp3xnxef.jpg.html)
Of course one of the fabulous ‘sturdy’ Vic 93mm alox range and essentially (at least for about 45 years) – the actual Swiss Army Knife!! But this one has a story – I won it in Joe58’s GAW earlier this year – But am passing it on – So if you win this you will have the pleasure of knowing it has been in at least 3 MTo members possession. I have checked with Joe and he is cool with this.
So what do I have to do to win?
Well like the other GAW you have to 'sing for your supper'
Firstly: Note ‘I’m in’ and tell me whether you prefer the Vic or the LM or don’t mind (or preference sequence). No need for a list – I will keep track and summarise at the end to check!!
Secondly: Tell me a short MT story
Thirdly: You do need to have had at least 75 posts
– When I first saw this I did not like it – I thought it was a little unwelcoming, however I do want this to go to MTo contributors, and this is a good way to do that!
If you are a new member and feel you are missing out, don’t worry – there are so many GAWs here, you will soon be in – And I think all anniversary GAWs are unrestricted.
I will probably run this until the end of the month.
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To give you an idea, or ten - ;) of the sort of story I am looking for, here's some potentials:
- How MTs (or MTo) all started for you
- Your favourite MT and why
- What your EDC is
- Why you can’t decide, or have a single EDC
- Why you prefer SAKs
- Why you prefer pliers based
- Why you prefer brand xxx
- Why you hate MT/MT brand xxx
- Your favourite MT ‘saved the day’ story
- The best/most interesting time/job when you have used your MT
- Your worst MT ‘fail’ story
- Why you like MTo
- You may just point to your favourite MTo thread of all time
- An unusual mod or custom
- Maybe a pic or story of an unusual or weird MT
- Etc etc - I hope you get the picture – And speaking of pictures – They are very welcome
I am departing from the usual ‘draw for a GAW’ and will select my favourite two stories.
However, I reserve the right to wimp out of selecting and just do a draw – and based on my experience of the BO poll GAW – I may well have to do that.
So good luck everyone and thanks for participating. :tu:
Post by: detron on July 11, 2016, 07:50:52 AM
thank you for a great GAW, and thank you for your selflessness in doing this
my EDC always contains the following grouping:
a plier based MT (changes constantly, but mostly a wave or charge)
a SAK, usually 91mm, and usually a CT34, CT41, Champ, or Champion, but sometimes I grab a random SAK just to swith it up
an LED Lenser P2 flashlight
a space pen bullet, black with pocket clip
also, I love MTO! it is more a family with a forum as part of the family communication. I feel like I am part of something amazing that exceeds the typical online community.
Post by: Etherealicer on July 11, 2016, 08:17:35 AM
Those are some nice prizes :salute: and congraz on ONETHOUSANDPOSTS :cheers: :cheers:
I have to say though, my singing voice is terrible, so I will sit this one out :D
Post by: Sea Monster on July 11, 2016, 08:25:12 AM
In the unlikely event of my victory, I'd love a BO PST, but a black pioneer would see as much love with me.
Now, *ahem*.
How MTs (or MTo) all started for you -
SAKs started for me when I was forced to read Harriet the Spy in school, I got into Spies, James Bond, etc, and somehow ended up interested in SAKs. I've carried a classic ever since (the same one, actually, for those who remember my earlier days with MT.o, I took a picture of it with Duct Tape scales. It's still serving faithfully keeping my nails tidy after, holy cow, about 20 years)
Multis started for me when I started working in a workshop, I had a no-brand pliers based multi, which eventually broke (it provided noble service :salute: ) and I replaced with a "branded" multi, and eventually coughed up the cash ($100 AUD) for a LM PST.
The rest is history.
Your favourite MT and why I don't want to say it, but, my LM Wave, because while it's never stood out compared to Swisstools, I even like my LM Supertool more in theory. it's done the most hours and work.
What your EDC is at the moment- LM Wave, but I'm traveling so I didn't bring much.
Why you can’t decide, or have a single EDC
I can't "decide" because all my tools are users, but I mostly have a single EDC over a period of time to make getting dressed in the morning easier.
Why you prefer SAKs Pocket carry, easy, familiar, fun.
Why you prefer pliers based heavy duty, work orientated, less "dressy".
Why you prefer brand xxx Availability and affordability :P
Why you hate MT/MT brand xxx None have really offended me.
Your favourite MT ‘saved the day’ story Multi saved me from crashing into a cliff face when a line seized on the winch. (Good reason to have a serrated blade :P )
Your worst MT ‘fail’ story I don't know if it's the worst, but I snapped my Wave pliers using them to loosen a cam-over strap.
Why you like MTo Force of habit. I started coming here when I was researching Multitools and never left.
Did I answer enough for you :P
Post by: magentus on July 11, 2016, 09:54:14 AM
I'm in and would prefer the PST please though it's like choosing between chocolate and chocolate.
Maybe this isn't a wise admission, but when I first received my Wenger SI, I EDC'd it for a whole week before I realised the awl was there. :facepalm:
Post by: Toolslinger on July 11, 2016, 12:02:13 PM
I'm in and would prefer the PST (as I don't have one, yet).
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How MTs (or MTo) all started for you: I received my first MT (LM Charge XTi) as a Christmas present from the woman who is now my wife. I discovered MTo many years later looking for Mod ideas for my LM Micra.
Your favourite MT and why: Favourite MT is still the XTi for sentimental reasons. For usability, my modded ST300 EOD takes that prize.
What your EDC is: Currently, my EDC setup is LM ST300 EOD Mod with bit kit, exteder and Vic ratchet, Vic Compact, Nitecore MH20 and a Bic Lighter.
Why you can’t decide, or have a single EDC: I keep thinking about how I can improve what I carry. Whether it's to trim space/weight, optimize the tool load, or because I need to try something new and shiny.
Why you prefer SAKs or pliers based: I don't prefer an SAK over an MT. I have to say that I like to pair a SAK with a multi for max capability. Also, because not many MTs have a corkscrew and pliers on an SAK are not great at cutting heavy wire.
Why you prefer brand xxx: Leatherman is my go-to MT brand. Maybe because it's the original, maybe because it was my first? Still not sure. I have tried others: Vic, SOG, Gerber but keep coming back to my trusty LM.
Why you hate MT/MT brand xxx: Surprisingly, no hate. I do dislike SOG as I just can't get along with their tools, but that's more a preference thing than anything truly emotional.
Your favourite MT and why: Favourite MT is still the XTi for sentimental reasons. For usability, my modded ST300 EOD takes that prize.
What your EDC is: Currently, my EDC setup is LM ST300 EOD Mod with bit kit, exteder and Vic ratchet, Vic Compact, Nitecore MH20 and a Bic Lighter.
Why you can’t decide, or have a single EDC: I keep thinking about how I can improve what I carry. Whether it's to trim space/weight, optimize the tool load, or because I need to try something new and shiny.
Why you prefer SAKs or pliers based: I don't prefer an SAK over an MT. I have to say that I like to pair a SAK with a multi for max capability. Also, because not many MTs have a corkscrew and pliers on an SAK are not great at cutting heavy wire.
Why you prefer brand xxx: Leatherman is my go-to MT brand. Maybe because it's the original, maybe because it was my first? Still not sure. I have tried others: Vic, SOG, Gerber but keep coming back to my trusty LM.
Why you hate MT/MT brand xxx: Surprisingly, no hate. I do dislike SOG as I just can't get along with their tools, but that's more a preference thing than anything truly emotional.
Your favourite MT ‘saved the day’ story: My LM New Surge helped me reattach a loose skid plate under my car's engine with some zip ties. Needed the awl to drill holes in the plastic cover and the pliers to fish the ties without getting burnt. Needless to say, this was all done in the parking lot of a car parts store and no-one offered to help (not that I needed it) ::).
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Why you like MTo: This place is a wealth of knowledge and amazing people. I love coming here to shoot the breeze and chat about gadgets.
An unusual mod or custom: Here's a link to my ST300 modding thread - http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61197.msg1133656.html#msg1133656
An unusual mod or custom: Here's a link to my ST300 modding thread - http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61197.msg1133656.html#msg1133656
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Post by: Huntsman on July 11, 2016, 12:23:38 PM
Did I answer enough for you :P
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Secondly: Tell me a short MT story
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Anything will do, just one short story, as long as it is MT or MTo related -
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I don't want all the questions answered - They were just ideas
Just one story please !!!
Apologies for the confusion.
Cheers :tu:
Post by: magentus on July 11, 2016, 12:34:49 PM
Guys I need to step in....I did what you said Huntsman :angel: Did I win yet?Did I answer enough for you :P..........
Secondly: Tell me a short MT story
.........
Anything will do, just one short story, as long as it is MT or MTo related -
.........
I don't want all the questions answered - They were just ideas
Just one story please !!!
Apologies for the confusion.
Cheers :tu:
Post by: danilo on July 11, 2016, 12:35:52 PM
Here's my story with MT and MTo.
It's winter 2014 and after some years in a drawer I want to carry my Victorinox Picknicker again and, why not?, let's see what's on the internet about Victorinox.
Uhm the internet has quite a few contents about knives, and... what are those pliers they have? Who would need a pair of pliers? are they nuts? pfff the internet people...
Look, there is also a website called multitools - that's how they call those pliers - let's have a look at what those unfortunate souls do with those pliers.
Uh, look, Victorinox makes a pliers-based multitool - that's the proper name of such a foolish thing - ah, they've put many tools in it, eh? Umm those tools are actually quite nice. Good work Victorinox.
And this "Leatherman"... I've heard this name before, on a motorcycle forum, so this is what Leatherman is eh?
Let's check amazon for prices on these stuff... whAT!?! they cost that much? seriously? did I say those people are nuts?
Fast forward of a couple of weeks and I'm waiting the postman to bring me a Swisstool X AND a squirt PS4.
Wait a few months more, and I'm buying a charge, and LM bit kits followed shortly, with a bit extender of course.
Uh the LM sheats is getting old, I will probably need some better ones, look SKINTHs, why not buy a couple of them? of course I do.
Then of course I needed flashlights, eneloops batteries and a better charger.
Why not add a prying bar?
Tweezers?
... and so on so forth, up to today, when I've received a brand new Gerber MP400 (with the bit kits of course).
What still puzzles me is who I have to blame, you guys or me. (I hear you saying to blame Kirk, of course, but I was leaning towards blaming myself).
The problem with all this is that I have a feeling this story is not over yet... :)
Danilo
EDIT: I'm in for the PST - beeeeeautiful
Post by: derekmac on July 11, 2016, 12:51:57 PM
I'd prefer the Vic (pretty please) :dd:
While I don't really hate any brands, one thing I do hate is the Bear Grylls Gerber line. One would think that having his own line of tools, they'd be pretty high quality, right? :think: WRONG!!! :ahhh A lot of his stuff has "Ultimate" in the name, yet they are far from! A fancier looking Suspension is the ultimate MT?? :rofl:
Good luck to everyone!!
Post by: derekmac on July 11, 2016, 12:52:58 PM
Just cause you're a mod now, doesn't mean you can intimidate others! :pok:Guys I need to step in....I did what you said Huntsman :angel: Did I win yet?Did I answer enough for you :P..........
Secondly: Tell me a short MT story
.........
Anything will do, just one short story, as long as it is MT or MTo related -
.........
I don't want all the questions answered - They were just ideas
Just one story please !!!
Apologies for the confusion.
Cheers :tu:
Post by: magentus on July 11, 2016, 12:59:31 PM
It does! It's top of the job description! I'm not achieving my intimidation targets set by Grant because I'm too lovely. I have to intimidate some more or I'll get demoted.Just cause you're a mod now, doesn't mean you can intimidate others! :pok:Guys I need to step in....I did what you said Huntsman :angel: Did I win yet?Did I answer enough for you :P..........
Secondly: Tell me a short MT story
.........
Anything will do, just one short story, as long as it is MT or MTo related -
.........
I don't want all the questions answered - They were just ideas
Just one story please !!!
Apologies for the confusion.
Cheers :tu:
Here goes........
Watch what you say DMac or you're for it!
That goes for you too Huntsman. And don't think I didn't see you too Toolslinger.
Post by: Toolslinger on July 11, 2016, 02:07:37 PM
Guys I need to step in....Did I answer enough for you :P..........
Secondly: Tell me a short MT story
.........
Anything will do, just one short story, as long as it is MT or MTo related -
.........
I don't want all the questions answered - They were just ideas
Just one story please !!!
Apologies for the confusion.
Cheers :tu:
But it's MTo. The answer is always 'both' or 'all of them'... :D
I went and edited my post to hide the
In all seriousness, thanks again for the GAW!
Post by: Sea Monster on July 11, 2016, 02:20:51 PM
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I don't want all the questions answered - They were just ideas
Just one story please !!!
Apologies for the confusion.
Cheers
I'm not confused, I've just got a lot of love to give. :multi:
Post by: ducttapetech on July 11, 2016, 02:34:22 PM
Nate
Post by: lichan on July 11, 2016, 04:05:09 PM
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away I found a small pocket knife while taking my dog for a walk in the just-built streets of the housing development. It was about 58 mm long and had seven “tools” including two small blades, a pair of scissors, nail file/cleaner, a small flat screw driver, fold-out tweezers and another one that I can’t recall. It was entirely of metal and rectangular in shape. As might be obvious, it was not a Victorinox Minichamp! But it was very well-made from pretty good steel. I had always carried a two-blade Old-Timer pocket knife but could immediately see the advantages of the smaller multifunction knife. I carried it for several years in my early career, even using it during boring meetings for entertainment by folding the tools out into a semblance of an animal (scissors being the head) as we’ve all probably done. One day it went missing through a hole in my pocket! Devastated, I looked for a possible replacement. What I found was a very similar tool at a Target store, a Victorinox Minichamp with the seven tools and tweezers and toothpick in the handle (I didn’t know what scales were.) It was expensive for me for the time, about $28 if I remember correctly and it became my new EDC (didn’t know that terminology, either.) I carried it for about 24 years during which time I acquired a fancy Leatherman pliers-based tool as work award for some accomplishment or other. And there the situation stood for quite some time. About two years ago in the winter, I was in the garage using my Minichamp on a furniture-repair/refinishing project and placed it in the side pocket of my coat. After the work was done, I took the coat to a Laundromat to wash it (at the urging of my wife). I thought I heard something banging in the machine but a cursory glance revealed nothing. Yes, I lost my Minichamp at the Laundromat! You’re welcome, whoever found it. Now replacement was no problem because I knew what it was and the internet and Amazon had come into existence. What I replaced it with was a Midnight Minichamp because I loved the options of a pen and bright white LED. But I missed the toothpick and tweezers! I headed to everybody’s friend, Google, to search ways to include them in my new SAK (again, not a term I was familiar with). The first place that popped up was a post by someone called Syph007 on a website called MultiTool.org. I was hooked, you know the rest!
Post by: pfrsantos on July 11, 2016, 04:43:18 PM
:cheers: :drink: :salute: :tu:
I'm more than IN on this one!
:gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
If it really is just about singing, I'll win this hands down. I just lost count of how many drinks/meals/euros I've won by singing.
My secret:
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It's just a matter of singing higher and in a higher pitch until they give up and give you whatever you want just to shut you up.
:D :D
:D :D
I've always carried a small pocket knife, since I was a kid. A few years back, I started reading about knives and bushcraft in the interwebs. I began to know more about knives and started buying some different brands and models. I got to carry some small MT/pliers (Swisstech and True Utility, mainly). Also a small flashlight, it did come in handy while working with computers and switch racks.
Then, one day, I stumbled upon this place... and the rest is
I've carried a lot less and a lot more than I do now. The perfect EDC is an elusive mirage, ever changing and always escaping your grasp.
For now, I'm going with the Vic SignatureLite + Nitecore Tube + LedLenser F3 + folder/SAK of the day. Also some pens and paper notepads, but that's not so "toolish". I've become, if not MacGyver, the guy everyone turns to when they need a tool (maybe because I'm one, to begin with).
I love it when someone that has made fun of me carrying around "all those knives and junk and smurf" comes to me, with eyes on the ground, blushing and asking in a whisper: "Huh... Can you help me?..."
8) 8) 8) 8)
Post by: SteveC on July 11, 2016, 04:56:55 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on July 11, 2016, 05:41:01 PM
I will come back to this when I have a bit more time to answer this better but I would like to be in and for the BO PST :o
Who wouldn't have guessed I would have picked the PST :facepalm: :D
Post by: Aloha on July 11, 2016, 06:13:34 PM
I'm going to sit this out but for what its worth I'l share a ramble.
I have 5 MTs on my desk. 3 are Waves, 1 ST300, 1 modified Kick ( blunt nose ). I don't use my ST300 much but since it was a gift I don't pack it away. My Waves are my go to tools. I keep a MP400 BO, Swisstool, OHT, and Surge on my truck :whistle:. This is MTo right? Would you expect less :D.
I've "met" some really terrific people here. In my 3 years I've seen some pretty incredible things. I find my time here relaxing. I'm not as voracious of a thread reader as I once was but I do very much enjoy all the random chatter :rofl:.
Some of you are pretty funny and some are down right hilarious. I may have tinkled a few times :facepalm: reading some posts.
To those who sit in the background. Come out and engage. As you see we don't bite ( much ). You certainly don't need to add any world changing posts nor ground breaking new info ( tho it would be great ). This place is for the camaraderie, for the great wealth of information, the great laughs, some tears, or total randomness.
Where was I :think:. I don't have a clue what the heck I was saying or where I was going with this.
Thanks to my Canadian brother from another mother Def, for 3 years of terrific fun.
Random pics.
Post by: captain spaulding on July 11, 2016, 06:23:26 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on July 11, 2016, 07:07:04 PM
Wow that is an awesome GAW :ahhh Very generous and congrats on the NLC statis :cheers:
I will come back to this when I have a bit more time to answer this better but I would like to be in and for the BO PST :o
Who wouldn't have guessed I would have picked the PST :facepalm: :D
OK I am gonna go with how I got started with MTs :)
It was around 1994 or 1995 :think: My Grandfather had a very neat set of folding pliers in a black sheath with gold lettering (see where I am going with this ;) ) It spelled out Leatherman on it and I was intrigued so I got it out to look at it :o I was already into knives and have been my whole life but this was different :ahhh I am sure I had played with the thing off and on for years but then lost memory of it. I was always into gadgets of some sort as well so I had a pair of small folding pliers around 1999 (Serbertech M3) . I carried it for a long while and loved having the pliers and drivers with me :cheers: Fast forward to early 2008 and here I am watching Survivorman with a Wave and I start thinking about my Grandpa's pliers. I asked my Grandma about them as he had passed a couple years before that and she would never use them ;) She found them for me and I put it on my belt and I felt prepared for the world. Being the sentimental type though I wanted to get another set so I could keep my Grandpa's set up and out of harms way ;) Researching I came across a site with a bunch of silly, crazy, MT enthusiasts that seemed very friendly and helpful. SO helpful that I was broke half the time for all the MTs I was getting :facepalm: This is how it started for me and also my time here :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on July 11, 2016, 07:08:35 PM
I still have my Grandpa's PST but it is put up and out of harms way :D
Post by: Grathr on July 11, 2016, 08:51:32 PM
This is a very generous GAW!
Id love to win that bo PST!
My favorite "tool saved the day" story:
Cutting a long story short, I was called up after work a few years ago by a one of the excavator drivers that told me a couple of bus sheds that some other guys at work had put up, was beeing blown over by a very powerful wind. I was not that far away so I turned around my car and met up with him and his son to try to save the sheds. One had already been blown over and smashed, but the other one was still standing, barely.
We discovered that the lazy SOBs that had put them up had only fastened them to the foundation with 2 out of 8 bolts. We got more bolts in a hurry, and between the wind gusts we tried to realign the shed to fasten the bolts. Thats when we discovered that there were some kind of plastic protectors stuck in the holes stopping the bolts from screwing in. The wind had started to pick up even more at this point, and all three of us where hanging on to the shed to keep it from ripping apart. Then I remembered the Gerber Cruicial in my pocket. Throwing the cruicial from man to man we used it to get the stubborn protectors out wich enabled us to fasten the rest of the bolts. That crucial in my pocket saved the company I work for a lot of money. (Those sheds are smurfing expencive)
Post by: SteveC on July 11, 2016, 09:13:54 PM
My first exposure to multi tools was in the early to mid 90's. I was working for a painting/carpentry contractor in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. One day we hired a guy that had just moved from Oregon and as we started working together I noticed that he was carrying a Black sheath on his belt. Well, having always liked knives I asked him what kind he was carrying. He replied that it wasn't a knife but a Leatherman. I was like, what's a Leatherman ? Well he pulled it out and showed me what it was and I thought now that is a handy tool right there. I thought I've got to get myself one of these.
It was of course a LM PST so I went looking for one after work and found one in our small town General store F.M. Light and Sons. I carried that PST every day for work until I decided I needed to get a updated version. In researching the Leatherman Rebar I found this place. I'm so glad I did because this place is awesome and I have made some great new friends here :cheers:
Post by: styx on July 11, 2016, 09:47:34 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on July 11, 2016, 10:19:02 PM
Post by: Kev D on July 11, 2016, 10:53:42 PM
I found MTO while searching for ideas for a pocket clip for a Juice xe6. It's been a great source of information and fun. I've had some awesome deals with other members, one being for the wave in my story. Though I was annoyed at the time, reading back it makes me laugh. This happened very recently and I posted this in a thread titled ' thanks mum'. My funny story ...
While helping my 63 yr old mum recently I presented her with her own Leatherman Wave, as she has always liked my surge when helping her out around the garden, etc. I didn't think she needed a tool as big as the surge so gave her one of my waves. I did what any good multi owner would do before giving it to someone else, I cleaned & lubed it and made sure the blades were nice and sharp.
Sooo while helping her she needed to cut some poly/nylon string to tie some plants back, which she asked me to hold amongst other things. The conversation went something like this... :facepalm:
Me: careful with that knife mum, it's razor sharp
Mum: Ok I will be.
Mum: Kev, can you hold this while I cut it please.
Me: Sure, but watch what you are doing, if you slip you'll have my finger off.
Mum: I'm not that stupid, I know what I'm doing, etc, etc, nag, nag, nag.....
Me: Mum, the blade if really sharp, you don't need to press that hard on it...
Slip
Me: FFS Mother! now look what you've done.
Mum: Oops sorry, you're right that is sharp, you're bleeding.
Me: smurf smurf, smurf (you get the idea).
Ok thats just a glancing cut, not to bad, so I sort it...
Mum: Can you hold this again.
Me: no you'll just cut me again.
Mum: no I won't I know what I did wrong it's ok.
Me: ok be careful
Slip
Me: FFS Mother! you've done it again, rant, smurf etc
Me: do it yourself
Mum: laughing her ass off >:(
The moral of the story, don't trust my mum with a sharp blade when you're holding something for her. Luckily only shallow galncing cuts, but they bled like a bugger and they are both sore today. Bloody gardening, you can keep it :rant:
It would have made a good comedy sketch :rofl:
This was a weekend or two ago, and the 2 cuts are now just a slight mark on the skin.
Enjoy the giggle :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on July 11, 2016, 11:07:11 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on July 11, 2016, 11:19:51 PM
I still get a laugh out of this story mate :rofl: I even told the wife and she laughed pretty good as well :DYes, it is awesome :D
Post by: Aloha on July 11, 2016, 11:22:14 PM
Hall of fame story. :rofl:I still get a laugh out of this story mate :rofl: I even told the wife and she laughed pretty good as well :DYes, it is awesome :D
Post by: Kev D on July 11, 2016, 11:24:21 PM
I've got a hand made sheath on the way for it from Gohard for her, she's going to love it.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 12, 2016, 03:24:00 AM
Congratulations on reaching the No Life Club man- I hope it is every bit as glamorous as it seems! :D
Def
Post by: zrxoa1 on July 12, 2016, 04:07:27 AM
I would prefer the PST...
I started back in the early 90s with the PST. But not the BO version. I worked at a factory as a TIG welder and needed the tool for my work.
I soon got tired of fishing it out of my pocket and I didn't wear belts back then. So I decided I needed a pocket clip. Nothing was available back then so I took a stainless clip from an old knife and TIG welded it on. That was just awesome! I carried that PST everywhere I went. Right up until I bought a Gen 1 Wave.
I have carried that Wave for many years. Even though I have picked up several more Leatherman MTs and knives, the PST and Gen 1 Wave are still my favorite!
I wear belts now, so riding in a sheath is fine nowadays!
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Post by: Sea Monster on July 12, 2016, 04:48:04 AM
Quote
I love it when someone that has made fun of me carrying around "all those knives and junk and smurf" comes to me, with eyes on the ground, blushing and asking in a whisper: "Huh... Can you help me?..."
Does that happen often?
We must work with a different class of people (yours sound like something out of a Mills and Boon book ;) )
My "mates" say something more like "Oi Monster, Give us a fracking knife*, you bloody peasant"
(to which I'll generally reply "no wuckers, catch, the blades' open" )
*Lighter, scissors, fineliner, codes to the football, piece of string, satchet of sugar, location of Genghis Khan's tomb, black nasty, etc etc
Post by: eddie1115 on July 12, 2016, 07:25:49 AM
I started really paying attention to MTs about 5 years. After a handful of reviews, I bought a LM Wave. Fantastic tool, did everything I needed it to. It was just a big large to pocket carry all day, everyday (that's me, I know others would be just fine with it).
Anyway, I found a few EDC sites/fora talking about SAKs. I'd had a couple for camping as a kid, but hadn't thought about carrying one. Of course, I couldn't find the "perfect" one, tried modding them, which led me to this place :)
Fast forward, a whole lot of tools have come and gone, and I've learned a few things. The Wave is still my favorite all-around MT, but it's still too big for me to pocket carry everyday. PST, PST II, and Crunch land on my favorites list as well. But for pocket carry, 2-3 layer SAKs are the usual choice; lately, a Pioneer X.
Post by: pfrsantos on July 12, 2016, 12:13:23 PM
QuoteI love it when someone that has made fun of me carrying around "all those knives and junk and smurf" comes to me, with eyes on the ground, blushing and asking in a whisper: "Huh... Can you help me?..."
Does that happen often?
We must work with a different class of people (yours sound like something out of a Mills and Boon book ;) )
My "mates" say something more like "Oi Monster, Give us a fracking knife*, you bloody peasant"
(to which I'll generally reply "no wuckers, catch, the blades' open" )
*Lighter, scissors, fineliner, codes to the football, piece of string, satchet of sugar, location of Genghis Khan's tomb, black nasty, etc etc
Yup, a lot. Even more now that everyone knows they can count on me. Working in an office, city environment. Not many tools needed/used. Still, once in a while, something breaks or jams or is in a dark corner. That's when they turn to me for help, instead of making fun.
There's a popular game among my friends. It's called "how many knives is he carrying today?"...
:facepalm:
Post by: ToolJoe on July 12, 2016, 07:31:18 PM
Here is my story:
A few months back Mrs. TJ got some synthetic flowers that she was going to make into a bouquet for someone. I had just gotten my LM Crunch and when she learned about it I got the :pok: treatment and 'why do you need another one of these' looks from her when she saw it. She was in the midst of trying to cut the flowers with her usual kitchen scissors and they weren't working at all. She gave me the 'okay hand over the Crunch so I can use it' :multi: look. I assembled it for her and she used the cutters on it to cut the flowers in half. I haven't heard anything else since about the Crunch :whistle:
Post by: Kampfer on July 12, 2016, 11:53:29 PM
Here is my story:
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,67308.msg1302249.html#msg1302249
Post by: Gohard on July 13, 2016, 05:32:03 AM
I'm in.
BO PST is not part of my collection or as the wife calls it " Bloody waste of money". You could have bought me my dishwasher ages ago!!!!!!! But no....., you have to have this and one of them and that little things that goes in there and..........bla bla bla bla. Why I don't know.
But she wasn't there when my Mom packed my bag in 1983 on my first scouts outing. All alone in the big world all by myself.
And guess what's in there?????
My first multi tools.
And I still got them.
Post by: Kampfer on July 14, 2016, 12:33:06 AM
Post by: detron on July 14, 2016, 12:45:33 AM
It would mean a lot to me if I won this GAW, I never had or handled a PST. ;)
If I win, it can be shipped to you, you can handle it, and send it on my way :rofl:
good luck to everyone
Post by: Kampfer on July 14, 2016, 01:07:53 AM
Post by: detron on July 14, 2016, 01:21:10 AM
That works for me. :tu:
and you could take your time with it.
I have a SS PST, but a BO PST those are awesome! I had one briefly, but had to sell due to sudden expenses.
Post by: pfrsantos on July 14, 2016, 02:43:00 AM
It would mean a lot to me if I won this GAW, I never had or handled a PST. ;)
If I win, it can be shipped to you, you can handle it, and send it on my way :rofl:
good luck to everyone
Well, I think you still can hope to win...
Show content
I haven't seen an entry from kaput yet...
:whistle:
:whistle:
Post by: strmliner on July 14, 2016, 03:27:30 AM
In terms of preference, it would be the LM over the Pioneer, but in reality, either works for me.
As for stories, I couldn't begin to remember the funniest or most meaningful regarding my life of MTs and/or SAKs. I've carried SAKs and Bucks since I was a teenager. I still have my first Wenger SAK, which I fried the tip of the blade off while working on my VW bus back in the early/mid-70's (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,50642.msg1135346.html#msg1135346).
I still also have my second SAK Champion (mid-70's; http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,60688.msg1120796.html#msg1120796), which is now retired and kept in a safe place.
:cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on July 14, 2016, 03:39:51 AM
It would mean a lot to me if I won this GAW, I never had or handled a PST. ;)
If I win, it can be shipped to you, you can handle it, and send it on my way :rofl:
good luck to everyone
Well, I think you still can hope to win...Show contentI haven't seen an entry from kaput yet...
:whistle:
::)
:D
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 14, 2016, 06:23:25 AM
Thanks for the GAW. :tu:
I'd love a BO PST, I've never seen one on ebay.
Storytime. :cheers:
It all started a couple of years ago for me.
There was a time I had a Huntsman my dad had given me, nothing else. Unless you count nail clippers with those terrible, you're-wasting-your-time-sharpening-me blades.
Anyway, my brother showed up one day, with a SAK knock-off. He was excited, ever since I handed a friend my Huntsman to open a bottle of wine at his daughter's birthday (in retrospect, it's the only time I've ever used a corkscrew for wine, though I do occasionally untie knots with them).
Anyway, I decided to give it to him, and have a look at Amazon for a replacement. I came across many interesting models of SAKs, as well as some ingenious designs, with a pair of pliers that folded into the handles. I managed to track my model, I had no idea it was called a Huntsman. I was intrigued, but thought I'd start slow. My budget wsa limited, and I wanted to buy something small and amazing.
I ordered a Micra, to see for myself what a Leatherman is, and a SwissChamp, which was the best price to tools ratio. It even had pliers!
Upon receiving them, I liked them bot very much. The Micra is still on my keys to this day. The SC's pliers were small, so I thought I'd get a larger LM, being satisfied with the build quality of the Micra.
I got two Wingmen, and had them replaced, because I was not impressed with the quality. They rattled a lot. The pliers were misaligned, the scissors were impossible to extract. I ordered a Rebar, after countless hours on youtube, checking reviews. I also started thinking of getting a smaller SAK, like a Huntsman, so I looked around, and ordered a Fieldmaster, since I was (and still am) unable to get a Master Craftsman.
I loved the Rebar, loved the Fieldmaster, and my hand was itching for more.
Looked around for a classic, proper LM, and scored a Charge AL on ebay. I started watching more reviews, and found MTO. On the way, I discovered many interesting people and indeed, brands and items, like Wenger SAKs, the beauty of alox, 58mm SAKs, modding, customizing, playing around with implements, loki's indispensable wrenches, LM discontinued models, torches, OPTs, and so much more.
I've cut down on my orders, since I had two Gerber MPs lost/stolen/who knows, but I'm still looking for more, particularly Leatherman old models. I got a PST and Sideclip, and a P4 recently, and I'm still checking ebay for a Mini and a Pulse.
That's how I got into multi-tools and Swiss Army Knives.
I look at my wooden box, with my modest, yet beloved collection, and think back, when I had nothing, watching beautiful pictures on the web, with all sorts of models I'd never imagine I would ever hold. I won't buy too much stuff, but instead hunt down the few models I absolutely want.
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on July 15, 2016, 04:15:52 AM
"I AM IN" :D :tu: ( Please & Thanks)
Would love either, as i have neither :D But that BO leatherman is flat azz cool! 8)
I also am a fan of the PST (sadly not one in my collection currently) , Wore one in the early years , for several years , on my belt daily , when i drove a Fuel Tanker for Chevron.It was a constant companion!!! One day some POS scumbag broke into my 4x4 Nissan/Datsun truck, and stole my beloved 1st ever multi-tool. :facepalm:
"THE" PST of PST's............awwww the memories we made.......the times we had!!! :cry:
lololol , I hope someone stole it from him! :whistle: :rofl:
Post by: Alan K. on July 15, 2016, 08:48:10 AM
Been carrying a multitool for years. My first was a Gerber multi-plier (Mr. Pinchy). I have done historical reenactments for longer than I've carried a MT but I now have one stashed in my reenactment gear just in case, and it's usually that 20 some odd year old Mr. Pinchy. Well, a couple of years ago before the gate opened one of the guys on the support crew was called to fix something and he needed a pliers. It would have taken several minutes for him to go back and get pliers or have someone bring him a set and he would have had to work in view of the public. That would have spoiled the affect to have people walking in to a 15th century village and see a guy on a golf cart puttering around just inside the gate, so I handed him the Gerber and he did what he needed to do and got out of the way before anyone could see him. Now they all ask me for everything from bandaids and string to shoe glue, because they know I'm going to have it.
Post by: ReamerPunch on July 15, 2016, 10:09:31 AM
Post by: Dragon Lord on July 18, 2016, 04:54:10 PM
I´m in for the PST.
My favorite MT/SAK is the Wenger Renger 79. This SAK has the correct size for me, it has a liner lock so it's really safe to use, the saw is really powerful, now the Vic version has the toothpick and the tweezers and it's perfect. Last weekend I carry one for a camping trip and it was really helpful mainly the saw.
[(https://c7.staticflickr.com/3/2903/14498928454_1cdc7598af_z.jpg)
Post by: sLaughterMed on July 18, 2016, 05:52:29 PM
As for my story, I guess ill go with my favorite mod, the Hungry Ranger:
(https://i.imgur.com/2RwwwZTl.jpg)
I had struggled for a while to find my perfect companion SAK to my Multi's, and had "settled" on a Climber, as it was what I had. I planned on getting a Ranger, but after getting a CyberTool34, I realized I hated carrying my SAKs with the springs against my leg, as they were too "tall" to carry on a pocket dangler. So, I needed something that was no larger than a Climber, and had both a nail file and an inline awl. So I settled on this, and have loved it ever since!
Post by: magentus on July 18, 2016, 06:27:45 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on July 18, 2016, 08:34:22 PM
Great name for a great SAK SlaughterMed :salute:
I do like it as well :tu:
Do you have a link to where I can find out more about it :think: If not what all does it have in it :think:
Post by: sLaughterMed on July 18, 2016, 10:44:00 PM
Sure thing! here's my build page in the mod squad: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240105.html#msg1240105Great name for a great SAK SlaughterMed :salute:
I do like it as well :tu:
Do you have a link to where I can find out more about it :think: If not what all does it have in it :think:
As for whats on it, what you see in the picture is it. Just 3 layers: file, saw, corkscrew, inline awl, and a main blade.
Oh, and thanks Mags :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on July 19, 2016, 12:18:08 PM
Sure thing! here's my build page in the mod squad: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,65166.msg1240105.html#msg1240105Great name for a great SAK SlaughterMed :salute:
I do like it as well :tu:
Do you have a link to where I can find out more about it :think: If not what all does it have in it :think:
As for whats on it, what you see in the picture is it. Just 3 layers: file, saw, corkscrew, inline awl, and a main blade.
Oh, and thanks Mags :tu:
Thank you Sir :salute: I will give it a read :cheers: Sounds like a very good SAK :tu:
Post by: zoidberg on July 19, 2016, 01:50:44 PM
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on July 23, 2016, 01:31:19 PM
And thank you for this awesome giveaway, very generous of you sir :hatsoff:.
So please count me in, I really love that BO PST (that black Pioneer is also very, very nice, but the BO PST is more of a classic in my humble opinion ;)).
Now, a story ...
I've already told this story in another thread, so maybe you've already heared it. Last year my family and I went on vacation to Switzerland, and as you might have guessed, a trip to Ibach was on top of the "to do" list. So we went to the Victorinox Visitors center and brand store in Brunnen, and also to the factory (and the factory store) in Ibach. It was there that I had a nice conversation with one of the nice ladies behind the counter. When I asked if they had a BO swisstool, this next conversation followed. I've quoted the conversation from my original topic (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,61090.msg1131534.html#msg1131534) ;).
nice lady: Can I help you ?
TG24: I wondered if you had a Black Swisstool ...
nice lady: Euh ... yes we do but ... you don't want that ...
TG24: Euh ... yes I do ...
nice lady: The black Swisstool in not for civilian use, it is used only by the military ...
TG24: But I would like one, since I'm kind of a collector ...
nice lady: But it's all greasy and dirty ...
TG24: I know, I already own a black Spirit, and it was also greasy and dirty when I bought it. And I already own a regular stainless Swisstool see ... (shows Swisstool in sheath on belt).
nice lady: Okay then, opens a drawer under the counter and gives me a box with a black Swisstool.
Even though I have a couple of BO tools, and have seen quite some dirty ones when they came out of the box (the BO Spirit was the worst I'd seen), I've never seen anything as bad as this. This tool was a mess !!! Brown, rust color grease coming out of the plier pivot, on the plier jaws, on the tools ... :ahhh
I've tried to rub it clean with an old towel, I've used Q-tips, paper tissues, another towel ... and there's still brown stuff coming out of the plier pivot. I know I'll get it cleaned up, and I know this is going to be a real nice looking tool after it has seen some use, but it's going to take time ... ;)
After that I also bought three Silvertech Swisschamps, two 100th Anniversary Edition Spartans, one 100th Anniversary Edition Swisschamp and some small things like Vic lanyards, a sharpener, ... Turned out I bought "enough" to get the 20% discount instead of the normal 10% you get at the factory store (I spend quite a bit of money on that trip to Switzerland, but since I knew this was going to happen I had put a stop on all my multitool spendings from januari that year, so I had a bit of extra to spend during my vacation :D). So, after we payed for all this, the lady at the counter showed us three Victorinox 4GB USB Flash Drive alox models and asked my boys which one the liked most, there was a green one, and orange one and a pink one. My boys quickly decided that the pink one was not for them, but they couldn't agree on the others, my oldest son wanted the orange one, while my youngest son wanted the green one. They nice lady noticed that my boys couldn't decide, so she handed us the orange one, and the green one as well :2tu:.
If you ever get the chance to go to Ibach, take it, it's really worth it ;).
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Victorinox%20USB%20flash%20drive/062_zpsua1xvpzo.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Victorinox%20USB%20flash%20drive/062_zpsua1xvpzo.jpg.html)
And here's a pic if "yours truly" in front of the Ibach factory:
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx39/Rikske77/Switzerland%202015%20Victorinox%20Factory%20Ibach/199_zpsjwzjmdmk.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Rikske77/media/Switzerland%202015%20Victorinox%20Factory%20Ibach/199_zpsjwzjmdmk.jpg.html)
Hope you guys enjoyed it ;).
Post by: LoopCutter on July 23, 2016, 03:29:45 PM
I am in, and would CHERISH the BO PST.
My first Multitool was an award received from first career employer for achieving a set Supply Sales objective in addition to my service responsibilities. This made by Barlow and was received with my name engraved on the back side.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/592b51a1dc7ad15a3283571962cf3200.jpg)
I carried and used this tool for over 20 years until my kids gave me a SAK Classic. Then replaced by a VAGABOND I found at a knife shop.
I am afflicted with a condition which causes me to search for the perfect pocket MT, and I am certain the BO PST just may lead to my being cured
Again, thank you for your very generous gifts you are offering to us humble members of this site.
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Post by: Outback in Idaho on July 24, 2016, 08:46:20 AM
Currently EDC a modified Leatherman Charge TTi with the Rebar pliers and the awl. have always been an awl fan, and have more than one reason for wanting an awl. Along with the EDC pouch is a Charge Saw blade, a Leatherman Serac S2, an Exotac nanoStriker, and squeezed in a PocketToolX Piranha.
Work EDC unfortunately the PocketToolX Piranha - and what else I dare to carry. Want to bring the PST with me but I'd require an all black one, and I've been looking for one over the years. ;)
Way back in the mid 90's the parents ordered a Marlboro catalog. They smoked, I didn't. Saw a Marlboro branded PST, and I asked to get it. That arrived and I found all sort of uses for it. I'd often have to wade the river to fix the screens of the river pump inlet hose and could have the thing tore down, cleaned out, and put back together before my father could come back with his tools. Then he'd get mad about that Mickey Mouse Thing I had and drop the tools - told me to put them away.
Ended up repairing all sort of stuff and it got me to tinkering more and more. Carried it all over the place. When I got into computers I always had a tool for the job at hand.
At one point I had to send the Leatherman Tool in for repair, and saw a Leatherman Super Tool in the Stinker Station. Did some computer work, got a 50% discount, and had a new tool! When the PST came back my mother took it after it and she carried it for a long time. (Still have it to this day.)
Got into leather crafting and got a triangular needle, some call it a Cadaver needle. Used the Super Tool and the needle for sewing heavy leather, and the awl really came in handy.
Later on a I joined up with the Salmon River Rural Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter, which progressed into becoming an official wildland firefighter. Did a few small jobs with the SRRFD per request, often driving a deuce and a half tanker. Later landed a job with Ash Kickers, Inc where Dave Pitts was owner. he asked me on board; Dave, his father-in-law Shannon, and I went on some fires.
First fire was in Provo, Utah. Weird forests they had, and the duff was deep. We did mostly cold trailing at the end of fires or in containment. One spot we hit some horrible duff, and we had to dig down to find hot spots. Well.... I found one! :ahhh A BIG one! I came out flying with my foots on fire, yelling, "Aye chihuahua!!!" and the Hispanic hand crew were laughing.
Poured the water canteen over my boots and steam came off them, and I got my boots off. Well... the hand crew and the engine got that put out while I discovered a hole in my boot. The lasting on the inside of my right boot had a 2 inch gap and the thread was gone - burnt up! Did what I could with a handkerchief n my boot till lunch.
Grabbed my pack where I kept the Super Tool and needle kit, along with some braided government waxed twine. Sewed the lasting back through the leather and into the rubber sole of the boot by using the Super Tool's awl to pre-make the holes. Then slid the triangular needle in the holes, pushing with the pliers, then pulling out the other side with pliers. Did that over the course of 20 minutes and had my boots back in order. Saved my job too - as a firefighter without boots was one going home. Those boots held up for 3 years without ever giving out. Without that awl I'd of been sent home instead of fighting fires.
Have been hooked on multitools since, and each tool has a purpose. Have given a few stainless steel PSTs away to younger working adults who never seen such a thing, and even to a few friends. When mom passed away I found the original (replaced/repaired) PST and it sits here with the few other tools I have available.
Oh, and I did get the Crunch when they first hit the market. Gotta have a Crunch with a Charge/Wave/PST. :D
The Charge TTi is my favorite as the old original scales gave a grippy surface when hands are wet or greasy, don't get hot when laying out in the summer sun either. Was an investment when Leatherman had a sale, got a good deal on it. Was glad to get rid of the cap crimper on the pliers.
Only after being here at MTO did I get my first SAK, a Climber. :D I carry it as often as I can, though I do wished it wasn't as wide at times.
Post by: G-Dizzle on July 24, 2016, 04:11:39 PM
My first ever pocket knife was given to me by my greatgrandmother when I was very young. As you can see, it is a chineese vic knockoff.
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/16582a5bcc1deef1ce92077964cb75bc.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/56f88bee334707e0b36f99e4dc859278.jpg)
You can also probably tell that i used the mess out of that thing for doing anything i could get my hands on. Next came some old knives from my grandpa and other family members
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/68d88af6f7ff4c411bd7f0e221c803d3.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/8f894ce4fc6016e3b227fbac227693e0.jpg)
I just recently did some restoring work on those, and there were a lot more.
My first plier based mt came in a set that my dad bought me, i wore out the whole set (knife, micra type mt, and this) and passed the other two tools down to my brother, but you can see i used the pliers until they broke.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/00762df3e86bc69ab8073248c332bc61.jpg)
After that i got more into knives, fixed blades and flippers and bought some and had some passed down to me. I probably have about 40 knives like that, and alot of them are nice knives like ESEE and Becker.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/982c9d4f7bc187b52f057a438dd75fc0.jpg)
That is definitely not my whole collection of them, but it is some.
I always thought that all plier based MTs were going to be just as breakable as the one that I had, so i did not have any intrest in them until I started dating my current girlfriend. Her dad had a leatherman wingman (i just bought him a wave for fathers day) and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world, especially the outside opening tools. So I dove in headfirst and bought a charge tti, then 3 vics. I now have a small collection that I have built up over the past couple of years.
LM:
Charge Tti
BO ST300
OHT
Wave
Vic:
Swisschamp
Silvertech spartan
S18
Mechanic
Pioneer X
Cadet
Waiter with nu way on it
I also have 3 or 4 wenger knives that I have not identified yet.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/a1c0be9c270ace749de2e224c9e32a40.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/8760b041ded0f1b36d3f70de8c67afb0.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/c42d78c1712873554300d71417470aa0.jpg)
That one is missing a few recent additions
Hope yall enjoyed my story! I probably left a good bit out that I will remember later and kick myself for!
Thanks so much for the GAW!!
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Post by: Outback in Idaho on July 26, 2016, 08:20:00 PM
I'm in, for the (http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com:10080/animated%20emoticons/Love%20Animated%20Emoticons/heart%20with%20wings.gif) of the BO PST.
Currently EDC a modified Leatherman Charge TTi with the Rebar pliers and the awl. have always been an awl fan, and have more than one reason for wanting an awl. Along with the EDC pouch is a Charge Saw blade, a Leatherman Serac S2, an Exotac nanoStriker, and squeezed in a PocketToolX Piranha.
Work EDC unfortunately the PocketToolX Piranha - and what else I dare to carry. Want to bring the PST with me but I'd require an all black one, and I've been looking for one over the years. ;)
Way back in the mid 90's the parents ordered a Marlboro catalog. They smoked, I didn't. Saw a Marlboro branded PST, and I asked to get it. That arrived and I found all sort of uses for it. I'd often have to wade the river to fix the screens of the river pump inlet hose and could have the thing tore down, cleaned out, and put back together before my father could come back with his tools. Then he'd get mad about that Mickey Mouse Thing I had and drop the tools - told me to put them away.
Ended up repairing all sort of stuff and it got me to tinkering more and more. Carried it all over the place. When I got into computers I always had a tool for the job at hand.
At one point I had to send the Leatherman Tool in for repair, and saw a Leatherman Super Tool in the Stinker Station. Did some computer work, got a 50% discount, and had a new tool! When the PST came back my mother took it after it and she carried it for a long time. (Still have it to this day.)
Got into leather crafting and got a triangular needle, some call it a Cadaver needle. Used the Super Tool and the needle for sewing heavy leather, and the awl really came in handy.
Later on a I joined up with the Salmon River Rural Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter, which progressed into becoming an official wildland firefighter. Did a few small jobs with the SRRFD per request, often driving a deuce and a half tanker. Later landed a job with Ash Kickers, Inc where Dave Pitts was owner. he asked me on board; Dave, his father-in-law Shannon, and I went on some fires.
First fire was in Provo, Utah. Weird forests they had, and the duff was deep. We did mostly cold trailing at the end of fires or in containment. One spot we hit some horrible duff, and we had to dig down to find hot spots. Well.... I found one! :ahhh A BIG one! I came out flying with my foots on fire, yelling, "Aye chihuahua!!!" and the Hispanic hand crew were laughing.
Poured the water canteen over my boots and steam came off them, and I got my boots off. Well... the hand crew and the engine got that put out while I discovered a hole in my boot. The lasting on the inside of my right boot had a 2 inch gap and the thread was gone - burnt up! Did what I could with a handkerchief n my boot till lunch.
Grabbed my pack where I kept the Super Tool and needle kit, along with some braided government waxed twine. Sewed the lasting back through the leather and into the rubber sole of the boot by using the Super Tool's awl to pre-make the holes. Then slid the triangular needle in the holes, pushing with the pliers, then pulling out the other side with pliers. Did that over the course of 20 minutes and had my boots back in order. Saved my job too - as a firefighter without boots was one going home. Those boots held up for 3 years without ever giving out. Without that awl I'd of been sent home instead of fighting fires.
Have been hooked on multitools since, and each tool has a purpose. Have given a few stainless steel PSTs away to younger working adults who never seen such a thing, and even to a few friends. When mom passed away I found the original (replaced/repaired) PST and it sits here with the few other tools I have available.
Oh, and I did get the Crunch when they first hit the market. Gotta have a Crunch with a Charge/Wave/PST. :D
The Charge TTi is my favorite as the old original scales gave a grippy surface when hands are wet or greasy, don't get hot when laying out in the summer sun either. Was an investment when Leatherman had a sale, got a good deal on it. Was glad to get rid of the cap crimper on the pliers.
Only after being here at MTO did I get my first SAK, a Climber. :D I carry it as often as I can, though I do wished it wasn't as wide at times.
Took a while to find that photo of the needle & braided twine I had... not that it matters.
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Post by: zoidberg on July 26, 2016, 11:34:58 PM
Took a while to find that photo of the needle & braided twine I had... not that it matters.
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Like. :tu: :tu:
Post by: Huntsman on July 27, 2016, 10:20:20 AM
My first post in this thread was my effusive, gushy, 'MTo is wonderful' post
This is the alternate one.....
- MTo/MTs take all your time
- MTo/MTs takes all your money
- MTo/MTs are completely addictive and you need to get help to beat the affliction
Thank you so much everyone for all your entries, and for taking the time to tell us all your stories and post your piccies - I loved 'em all :tu:
I hope y'all enjoyed reading them as much as I did.
Well I was going to wrap this up last weekend - But we had a few late entries
So this will now close at midnight MTo server time on Friday 29th.
I would like to mention a few favourites !! :)
- I am quite a sentimentalist, and am always interested in stories about how people got into MTs eg when they were kids - especially if it involved a gift from a loved one or a family heirloom
- Likewise - How you first found MTo
- Quite a few of you talked about those two topics - Poncho's post re his Grandad's PST, and gdootliite posts (with all the piccies) particulary spring to mind!
- Kevin's Mum sounds like a right hoot and totally unrepentent regarding maiming her son - I still have this image of a manic Mum waving her Wave at him in my head.
- Mags not realising his SAK had an awl was a right hoot - I have done something similar - It's also amazing how many ebay sellers do not spot the saw - I think they think it's a fat liner!!
- And I loved the story of our Medieval Knight (Alan K) all dressed up in his armour and ancient sword/shield etc - But with a 20th century multitool hidden under his tunic!!
- And of course a few saved the day stories including from our fire fighting super hero 'Outback in Idaho'
- All Brilliant - Thanks
However as expected I could not choose a winner - :( So there will be two draws based on your tool preference.
Please check the list below and let me know if anything is not correct.
Anyway thanks again everyone, for taking part
- Winners will be announced sometime over the weekend.
Oh and I am introducing one condition for the winners on accepting the prize - You have to let, at least me, but prefereably everybody, know about your plans for your prize
Eg Into collection as shelf queen, edc, in the garage for job x, sell on ebay (god forbid) etc etc
Demanding aren't I ?? Mwaahh haah haah
Post by: Poncho65 on July 27, 2016, 10:41:53 PM
Post by: Kev D on July 27, 2016, 11:09:10 PM
For me the PST would become my evening carry when I can't justify carrying my surge. Knife laws over here prevent carrying locking blades, which isn't a problem when I'm working or can say I'm working/on my way to work but hard to justify when I'm walking my dogs, out and about, etc. I use a Juice xe6 for it at the moment but there are times when something a little beefier would be handy, which is what the PST would become.
Post by: zartoon on July 28, 2016, 12:12:30 AM
thank you.
-z
Post by: derekmac on July 28, 2016, 01:58:21 AM
So what do I have to do to win?
Well like the other GAW you have to 'sing for your supper'
Firstly: Note ‘I’m in’ and tell me whether you prefer the Vic or the LM or don’t mind (or preference sequence). No need for a list – I will keep track and summarise at the end to check!!
Secondly: Tell me a short MT story
Thirdly: You do need to have had at least 75 posts
– When I first saw this I did not like it – I thought it was a little unwelcoming, however I do want this to go to MTo contributors, and this is a good way to do that!
If you are a new member and feel you are missing out, don’t worry – there are so many GAWs here, you will soon be in – And I think all anniversary GAWs are unrestricted.
Post by: G-Dizzle on July 28, 2016, 05:22:16 AM
If I win the PST, my plans for it is to make it my dress Leatherman. I want to get it signed by Mr. Leatherman himself, as i have heard stories of people doing. I dress up a good bit for work, so i will find a carry method suitable and keep the current sheath in its pristine condition. If I win the pioneer, it will most likely be the new companion to my charge TTI. The charge's current companion, the pioneer X, will most likely become permanently part of my dress edc. If i win the pioneer, I may gift my cadet to my dad for his dress knife. He really appreciates compactness in anything he carries in his pocket. I may even give him the pioneer, whichever one that I give him though I will make special by engraving or having engraved his favorite bible verse or a small message into it. He is starting a new business, so I want it to have something encouraging on it. Either way, if i win one of these tools, they will be well taken care of and put to good use!
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Post by: Huntsman on July 28, 2016, 05:37:46 AM
Telling me/us what you plan to do with the tool is only required for the two winners
It is not a pre-requisite for entering the draw !!!
That would not be fair to change the rules after you have entered!
But thanks to Kevin, Poncho and gdoolittle for letting us know anyway !! :tu: :D :o Much appreciated.
B100dy h311 - Runninhg these GAWs is harder than you think !! :o ;)
And as I mentioned in the last GAW - It's tough as I want everyone to win :ahhh - But unfortunately I don't have 30 spare tools!! :(
So there can only be two winners....
Post by: pfrsantos on July 28, 2016, 06:05:25 AM
Sorry guys - Stepping in again - More confusion !! Apologies :o
Telling me/us what you plan to do with the tool is only required for the two winners
It is not a pre-requisite for entering the draw !!!
That would not be fair to change the rules after you have entered!
But thanks to Kevin, Poncho and gdoolittle for letting us know anyway !! :tu: :D :o Much appreciated.
B100dy h311 - Runninhg these GAWs is harder than you think !! :o ;)
And as I mentioned in the last GAW - It's tough as I want everyone to win :ahhh - But unfortunately I don't have 30 spare tools!! :(
So there can only be two winners....
Well, that's not that bad. In Scotland, there can only be one...
I'll keep my Leatherman as a shelf queen.
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Since I said what I'm doing with the prize and only winners do this, I've won, right?!
:D :D
:D :D
Post by: Alan K. on July 28, 2016, 01:33:15 PM
"And I loved the story of our Medieval Knight (Alan K) all dressed up in his armour and ancient sword/shield etc - But with a 20th century multitool hidden under his tunic!!"
It's not Medieval, it's the Renaissance which was a later time, and I don't keep my multitool under my tunic... it's in my codpiece.
As in, "Is that a 1994 Gerber Multi-Plier in your codpiece or are you just happy to see me?"
in this picture I'm the big fellow in the middle.
Post by: derekmac on August 01, 2016, 01:17:23 AM
Post by: detron on August 01, 2016, 01:19:39 AM
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 01, 2016, 04:20:57 AM
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Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 01, 2016, 05:24:09 AM
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 01, 2016, 05:39:11 AM
Huntsman probably had to work later and is feel sore and achy like some of the rest of us working types. We'll be patient. :D
Why is working in italics? I may be missing a joke here.
Of course we will be patient :tu: just excitedly patient! ;)
Post by: Outback in Idaho on August 01, 2016, 09:17:01 AM
Huntsman probably had to work later and is feel sore and achy like some of the rest of us working types. We'll be patient. :D
Why is working in italics? I may be missing a joke here.
Of course we will be patient :tu: just excitedly patient! ;)
Emphasizing the word. :pok:
Some might be retired, independently wealthy, or live a care-free life. :D
Post by: Kev D on August 01, 2016, 11:35:52 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 01, 2016, 01:36:55 PM
I'm footloose and fancy free, does that count :D
Counts for me :D
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 01, 2016, 03:26:15 PM
Huntsman probably had to work later and is feel sore and achy like some of the rest of us working types. We'll be patient. :D
Why is working in italics? I may be missing a joke here.
Of course we will be patient :tu: just excitedly patient! ;)
Emphasizing the word. :pok:
Some might be retired, independently wealthy, or live a care-free life. :D
Wish I was that lucky!
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Post by: Huntsman on August 02, 2016, 02:55:19 AM
Sincere apologies for the delay in announcing the winner.
It was partly due to ‘working’ – I was away in the mountains with the lads over the weekend, and partly due to working – I had a very busy day at work yesterday.
Alan K – Apologies for getting my historical periods mixed up – Loved the pic – And I’d rather not think about the codpiece comment!! :o
Pfrsantos – Nice try on your ‘Did I win?’ suggestion – But just like Mags attempt to shortcut the process at the beginning of this GAW : ‘No way Jose’ .
Well this GAW business has not been as enjoyable as I expected – :( Of course it is great to give something back to our community, and the stories have been just great – But selecting a winner has not been a happy experience for me. You are all my friends and I have shared threads, PMs, other GAWs with many of you and it’s hard that there can only be a couple of winners. Although in true MTo fashion – all the losers of a GAW are so gracious to the winner, and I guess we all know the rules!! So thanks again for taking part and sorry you could not all win!! :salute:
I was a little surprised this GAW was not more popular – Of course the prizes are no Syph customs – But that BO PST is pretty special, given it is over 20 years old and NIB. Anyway fewer entries means fewer losers – so given my comments above that is a good thing!! ;)
Anyway time to announce the winner :cheers:
What I did was generate two lists of random numbers, one for each prize, then assigned the numbers to the participants of each GAW. I then used the random number generator to select the two winners and highlighted them in yellow.
You can see the results below.
I was surprised that number 1 came up and thought it was an error - But ran it again and a different number came up - So that's just how randoms work - eh?
Also interestingly the last entrant to the GAW won a prize!! A lot of effort was put into that post - so a worthy winner!
As always - Winners please PM me your address and I will send them out as soon as I can.
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 02, 2016, 03:02:24 AM
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Post by: derekmac on August 02, 2016, 03:12:46 AM
:rofl: Just kidding!! :D
I thought this was a hell of a cool GAW, so thank you master H for putting it on!! :salute:
Congrats to the winners!! :cheers:
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 02, 2016, 03:13:19 AM
Post by: ddogu on August 02, 2016, 03:15:34 AM
Congrats to the winners and kudos to Huntsman :cheers:
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 02, 2016, 03:16:58 AM
I think I should have been #4. :pok:I agree that this was one of the coolest GAWs over this past month, maybe people just haven't been checking the events forum
:rofl: Just kidding!! :D
I thought this was a hell of a cool GAW, so thank you master H for putting it on!! :salute:
Congrats to the winners!! :cheers:
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Post by: LoopCutter on August 02, 2016, 04:15:53 AM
A awesome GAW and so glad to have been part of it!
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Post by: eddie1115 on August 02, 2016, 04:36:44 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 04:43:12 AM
Perhaps since it was in the events forum and it sees less traffic is why the GAW wasn't as noticed ;) Cause I thought both prizes were awesome :dd: :D
Post by: Kev D on August 02, 2016, 07:43:41 AM
Post by: magentus on August 02, 2016, 09:46:43 AM
Thanks Huntsman for an outstanding GAW - It's been great fun reading everyone's experiences etc :salute:
Post by: zoidberg on August 02, 2016, 11:47:56 AM
Post by: pfrsantos on August 02, 2016, 12:28:48 PM
Congrats to the winners - two very cool prizes.
Thanks Huntsman for an outstanding GAW - It's been great fun reading everyone's experiences etc :salute:
+1
:cheers: :drink:
Post by: Etherealicer on August 02, 2016, 02:51:01 PM
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: congratz everybody and :hatsoff: to Huntsman
Post by: Gohard on August 03, 2016, 12:51:30 AM
and poor signal. Thank you so much for your generosity Huntsman. Always wanted a BO model. Now I get the best of the best.
Also want to thank Def and all moderators keeping this place running smooth as.
Didn't prepare a speech but wished Trumps "possi" could copy one and send it my way!!!
Anyway thanks again.
Its beer o'clock in Australia after a good and long hard nightshift. VB time
Post by: sLaughterMed on August 03, 2016, 05:38:16 AM
.....
Didn't prepare a speech but wished Trumps "possi" could copy one and send it my way!!!
:rofl: :rofl:
Congrats Gohard and gdoolittle, enjoy those sweet, sweet prizes! :cheers:
Post by: Gohard on August 03, 2016, 05:43:04 AM
Sure we will......
Didn't prepare a speech but wished Trumps "possi" could copy one and send it my way!!!
:rofl: :rofl:
Congrats Gohard and gdoolittle, enjoy those sweet, sweet prizes! :cheers:
I'm still in Shock
Time for another beer I think.
Post by: Alan K. on August 06, 2016, 07:49:49 AM
Post by: Grathr on August 06, 2016, 08:30:07 AM
And thanks for the great gaw Huntsman! :salute:
Post by: SteveC on August 07, 2016, 11:14:13 PM
Congrats to the winners! :cheers:
And thanks for the great gaw Huntsman! :salute:
+1 :tu:
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 26, 2016, 03:42:59 AM
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Post by: Huntsman on August 26, 2016, 04:06:47 AM
I am very glad that all my GAW prizes have gone to good homes - And it also looks like they are all going to be users too - even better :tu:
Only one to go now ....
That is one well travelled SAK - BTW - I make it about 38,000k / 24,000m in total (Ibach -> Nebraska -> Sydney -> Georgia)
You may want to update pfrsantos's 2016 Pub Crawl post for travel time - we could be the winner!!
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 26, 2016, 04:18:01 AM
Yay - You are most welcome - Enjoy :DDo i include the total distance or just from sydney to georgia?
I am very glad that all my GAW prizes have gone to good homes - And it also looks like they are all going to be users too - even better :tu:
Only one to go now ....
That is one well travelled SAK - BTW - I make it about 38,000k / 24,000m in total (Ibach -> Nebraska -> Sydney -> Georgia)
You may want to update pfrsantos's 2016 Pub Crawl post for travel time - we could be the winner!!
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Post by: Huntsman on August 26, 2016, 04:32:02 AM
Although the Nebraska -> Sydney leg was a GAW too ?? :D
Post by: G-Dizzle on August 26, 2016, 04:42:27 AM
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Post by: pfrsantos on August 30, 2016, 02:32:57 PM
I submitted us for time! At least i think I did. Technology...
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Your entry was fine! I'll try to update the list and ask others to do so, too.
:salute: :tu: