What Did You Use Your Multitool For Today?

[Monrogue]

I'm considering using the awl on my Swisschamp to punch a new hole in my belt so I can use it as a tourniquet, then using the saw to amputate my left leg above the knee.  Not going to be a pleasant, pain-free day..... 

That may take a while with such a small saw   What's wrong with your knee?

It's a slow day here at the store, plenty of time to get to cutting....    As for the knee, I injured it playing hockey many years ago.  It bugged me some, but since I was a bit of a drinker at the time, I never realized just how bad it really was.  I got sober and WOW!    I was in just a bit of pain.  My kneecap was knocked off center, and pinned under a muscle, grinding all the cartilage and the meniscus away.  The first operation cut the muscle to free the kneecap and removed the frayed cartilage and meniscus.  But, the muscles on the inside of my leg had atrophied, and the cap wouldn't stay centered.  The second operation cut the top of my tibia and shifted it up, screwed into place, to try and keep the kneecap on center.  Worked, but I'm still in constant pain.    Physical therapy, injections - nothing's worked.  Apparently I need a new knee, but insurance won't pay for it since I'm only 34 and will need to have the replacement replaced in 20 years.  In other words, it's a total mess.

Dang, that sounds like an ordeal then.  So you'll have to wait 20 years or so before you can get a knee replacement?

I sure hope not.  If the most recent round of injections (anti-inflammatory and -arthritis) don't do anything, it's an appeal to the insurance company.  The shots take about 8 weeks to take full effect, and I had the last one three weeks ago.  We shall see.  Today's another  walking day.........

Bummer man...I hope the insurance company will be sympathetic to your situation and get you a new knee

[jerseydevil]

A dead day today at the store, so I got to play Santa's helper and put together something for the daughter of one of the owners.....






Thing was a pain in the ass!  Used the MP600's Phillips to drive screws into holes that in some cases were re-bored with the SI's awl......

[stealth007s]

Used the MiniChamp today to open cigar boxes of new inventory at the shop. I was using the Rescue Tool but one of the customers looked at me funny when I pulled it out to open a box. I really am liking the 111mm frame right now but customers obviously aren't

[Monrogue]

Used the MiniChamp today to open cigar boxes of new inventory at the shop. I was using the Rescue Tool but one of the customers looked at me funny when I pulled it out to open a box. I really am liking the 111mm frame right now but customers obviously aren't

I dig the 111mm too, and I really never thought I would.  I'm in a similar situation though, in that I wouldn't pull it out at work unless I wasn't around coworkers.  It's not exactly an office knife, and many wouldn't see a need for a knife at all.  My position would probably get by with a smaller knife without many odd looks, but something the size of the 111mm knives is a bit much to most.  It's a great knife though, and I like my OHMasterRT very much   I still think I will end up getting a OHT NS so that I have the PE blade that I can sharpen.

[stealth007s]

I dig the 111mm too, and I really never thought I would.  I'm in a similar situation though, in that I wouldn't pull it out at work unless I wasn't around coworkers.  It's not exactly an office knife, and many wouldn't see a need for a knife at all.  My position would probably get by with a smaller knife without many odd looks, but something the size of the 111mm knives is a bit much to most.  It's a great knife though, and I like my OHMasterRT very much   I still think I will end up getting a OHT NS so that I have the PE blade that I can sharpen.

That front side serration has grown on me. I'd have never thought it would be one I like as I don't really do CE blades much. I think the sharpening thing is what gets me the least about CE. I have sharpening equipment for serrated. I think it's more the grabbing of the material when I'm cutting something that I like the least about CE. The 111mm CE blade is excellent to me though.

[Monrogue]

I dig the 111mm too, and I really never thought I would.  I'm in a similar situation though, in that I wouldn't pull it out at work unless I wasn't around coworkers.  It's not exactly an office knife, and many wouldn't see a need for a knife at all.  My position would probably get by with a smaller knife without many odd looks, but something the size of the 111mm knives is a bit much to most.  It's a great knife though, and I like my OHMasterRT very much   I still think I will end up getting a OHT NS so that I have the PE blade that I can sharpen.

That front side serration has grown on me. I'd have never thought it would be one I like as I don't really do CE blades much. I think the sharpening thing is what gets me the least about CE. I have sharpening equipment for serrated. I think it's more the grabbing of the material when I'm cutting something that I like the least about CE. The 111mm CE blade is excellent to me though.

If I could sharpen serrations with confidence, then I wouldn't mind it, but I don't want to mangle the edge.  It's plenty sharp though, and I don't think I'd wear it down anytime soon with my light type of use.  I don't typically cut anything too rough, so it should last a long time.  I should learn to sharpen serrations though as I have a few blades with them. 

[bmot]

I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese

[Spatha]

I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese

Edam?   

I've been grilling bacon on the George Formby grill, ably assisted by my Wingman.   

[bmot]

I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese

Edam?   

Gouda, of course 

[Spatha]

I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese

Edam?   

Gouda, of course 

 

[Etherealicer]

I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese

Edam?   

Gouda, of course 

 

Why not use it on real cheese, like Gruyère

[bmot]

I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese

Edam?   

Gouda, of course 

 

Why not use it on real cheese, like Gruyère

I actually don't like Gruyère so much... (except in fondue, of course... )

[Spatha]

I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese

Edam?   

Gouda, of course 

 

Why not use it on real cheese, like Gruyère

Or perhaps something with a bit more bite, like a mature Cheddar.      

[Etherealicer]

I used my Vic Sportsman to cut up some cheese

Edam?   

Gouda, of course 

 

Why not use it on real cheese, like Gruyère

Or perhaps something with a bit more bite, like a mature Cheddar.      

Actually, that is what the cheese knife is for

Wait bmot, you don't like Gruyere, you don't like Sachertorte

[enki_ck]

Just used the ST300 and the Skele CX to clean up a filter on the bathroom sink faucet. The jaws on the Spirit didn't open enough to grab it.

[bmot]

I used the cap lifter on my new Danish black Alox Vic Cadet to pry off the bolt-caps on the wheel of my car, so I could change the flat tire, after Christmas dinner -.-

[Monrogue]

I used the PS4's pliers to loosen a plastic thingy connecting two parts of a baby toy during the opening process.

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[bdAmmo]

I used my Swiss Tool today to liberate several children's toys from the packaging this morning. I used the plain edge for the tape, the screwdriver for the screws, the serrated blade for the string/rope, and the pliers to bust a few zip ties. They sure do have some secure packaging now days.

[Monrogue]

I used my Swiss Tool today to liberate several children's toys from the packaging this morning. I used the plain edge for the tape, the screwdriver for the screws, the serrated blade for the string/rope, and the pliers to bust a few zip ties. They sure do have some secure packaging now days.

Yeah they do.  They certainly don't want anyone messing with them, that's for sure.  Pain in the butt though>

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[Lynn LeFey]

More 'cap lifter showdown' last night between my Vic Farmer and Rambler and Leatherman Style PS.

All work well. At least... as far as I can remember.

When the 93mm cap lifter works (as in, doesn't tear through the edge of the cap, and require a second pull), it's my favorite. This seems to be about 75% of the time. The Rambler has never tore a cap edge, but takes more effort to set before pulling the cap. The Style has so far been flawless, but is way more awkward to use. Obviously, more testing is required.

[dks]

I used a LM Flair to uncork a Wine bottle. Hard core!

[PPCAPache]

Used my New Leatherman Wingman to undo the screws on my Kitchen Range-hood,


And I used my Leatherman Surge to bend/straighten one of the corners as it was bent.


Also used my Leatherman Brewzer to pop out the metal cover and plastic cover to get to the light bulb.

[Rotten]

I lent my keychain Sheffield (I know) to my mother in law for her to fix her grandson's zipper, which the tab had broken off. She had been using tweezers which didn't work too well.

[Lynn LeFey]

This is sort of a rare non-use day. I'm only posting because it's so unusual that I had absolutely NO use of ANY MT today... for anything. That's really weird.

[dks]

Used the scissors on my  Manager to cut a bag open!! 

[Sparkydave]

Just used my recently found wave to cut up my subway sandwich for lunch


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[Lynn LeFey]

The usual: I used my Crosscut to cut open a package with more MTs in it.

[Aloha]

Not me but my well prepared friend.  A girls best friend is her Juice CS4 especially when her heel needs a quick fix.  The Dime also made an appearance today as well and I'm sure her Wenger will have a go at some point. 

[gregozedobe]

The usual: I used my Crosscut to cut open a package with more MTs in it.

You're only doing that to stop me taking your Crosscut from you under the "unused MT" section of the official MTo claiming rules (rule 19 para (c) sub para iiv  item x )      

Although given the number of tools in my collection that I never use maybe I shouldn't be alerting folk to the existence of that particular rule     

[microbe]

I used one multitool to cut open a package with another multitool