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My signed Japan PST arrived..
on: October 11, 2011, 08:59:12 PM
When I've seen giveaways of tools signed by Tim Leatherman around here I never thought I was
lucky enough to actually own one someday. But with the help of Bob, not only did we find a early PST with Japan stamped blade in excellent condition, it also travelled the way to Portland, Oregon before heading to Denmark. No one knew that Tim would take the time to meet the MT.O guys on their factory tour, but I heard Bob tackled the others to get first in line and hand Tim my PST to be signed.. :D



But finally it arrived safely,and I must say eventhough I have collected few special pieces this is up there with my custom PowerCut.  8) 8)
So a big thank you to Bob, Tim and Juli at Leatherman for making this happen..  :salute: :salute:

First the package with some extras..  8) 8)


Luckily they remembered the two "ll" in my name..  :ahhh


And next to my other PST with Japan stamped blade and the rivets actually looks alot better on the signed PST. 


I'll add some fanned pics one of the next days.. :multi:

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 09:03:10 PM
Nice one "Two L's"  ;)

New EDC mate?  :P

Has your prolongued grin started hurting yet?  :rofl:


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My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 09:55:05 PM
Grail! Very nice!

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 10:57:10 PM
Have you managed to put it down yet Allan? :D  Very, very nice mate. :)
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #4 on: October 12, 2011, 12:24:51 AM
You lucky guy you. I have dreamed of getting something similar.  :drool:
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #5 on: October 12, 2011, 01:03:17 AM
Very nice. I'm really jealous.  :tu:
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #6 on: October 12, 2011, 02:21:02 AM
Quote from: Gareth on October 11, 2011, 10:57:10 PM
Have you managed to put it down yet Allan? :D 

I know if it was me, I'd be carrying it everywhere, asking people "Hey, did you see this..." :D

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #7 on: October 12, 2011, 02:56:33 AM
Quote from: AHB on October 11, 2011, 08:59:12 PM
Luckily they remembered the two "ll" in my name..  :ahhh
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Sorry about those deep scratches Allan. :-[ :-[ That's where my fingernails dug in when my wife pried it out of my clutches and put it in the box to send to you. :cry: :cry: :D :D




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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #8 on: October 12, 2011, 02:58:32 AM
I can confirm that Bob had that tool in Tim's hands before he could get the engraver out!  Funny how a little thing like writing on a tool can turn it into a shelf queen. 

We should start a new club.....Signed Leatherman tools!

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #9 on: October 12, 2011, 01:17:21 PM
that's truly a grail Allan,  :salute:

I think it would be strange for many non-MT people, who are accustomed to thinking of 'leatherman' as a generic name for a pliers-based tool, to actually see an autograph from a man whose name is actually 'Leatherman' and who invented the thing...Like having a prehistoric stone wheel, with the engraving 'best wishes, Ug' on it.

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #10 on: October 12, 2011, 03:59:42 PM
Quote from: turnsouth on October 12, 2011, 02:21:02 AM
Quote from: Gareth on October 11, 2011, 10:57:10 PM
Have you managed to put it down yet Allan? :D 

I know if it was me, I'd be carrying it everywhere, asking people "Hey, did you see this..." :D


Yeah, I'd use it to point stuff out to people in meetings or anything else to draw attention to it.  Maybe fix my eyeglasses randomly.  Basically anything I could do to show it off for a while. 

"Hey, what's that pointer you are using?"
"This? Oh, this is my personally signed Leatherman."   :multi:

Then, I'd put it back in it's hermetically sealed box with GPS tracking device and alarm system.    :rofl:  :rofl:

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #11 on: October 12, 2011, 07:04:23 PM
Quote from: J-sews on October 12, 2011, 02:56:33 AM
Quote from: AHB on October 11, 2011, 08:59:12 PM
Luckily they remembered the two "ll" in my name..  :ahhh
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Sorry about those deep scratches Allan. :-[ :-[ That's where my fingernails dug in when my wife pried it out of my clutches and put it in the box to send to you. :cry: :cry: :D :D




Congrats again! :cheers:

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #12 on: October 12, 2011, 07:18:50 PM
very nice allan  :drool:  the pride of your collection  :tu:
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #13 on: October 12, 2011, 10:10:56 PM
Just to answer some of the questions: No it's not gonna be a user and yes I haven't been able to put it down yet.. ;) And that's a great suggestion Martin.  :D :D
Besides being signed by The Man it also have the Japan stamp on the blade which afaik isn't all that common on these riveted PSTs. :think: Also it being a part of "The Great Leatherman Tour Of The Century" with some of the finest fellows here at MT.O adds another dimension. :tu: 8)




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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #14 on: October 13, 2011, 01:48:42 AM
Quote from: Gareth on October 12, 2011, 07:04:23 PM
Quote from: J-sews on October 12, 2011, 02:56:33 AM
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Luckily they remembered the two "ll" in my name..  :ahhh
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Sorry about those deep scratches Allan. :-[ :-[ That's where my fingernails dug in when my wife pried it out of my clutches and put it in the box to send to you. :cry: :cry: :D :D




Congrats again! :cheers:

Thinking about changing your name to Allan were you Bob? ;)

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #15 on: October 13, 2011, 03:19:04 AM
Also super cool is the Leatherman Photographer took a picture of Tim signing your tool!  Lots of provenance (watching Auction Kings too much at night in the hotel) around that particular tool.  Now all you need is a notarized statement from Bob telling about the entire tour and how Tim barely got the signing offer out of his mouth and Bob had it in front of him.


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Reply #16 on: October 13, 2011, 05:39:28 PM
Not to open a floodgate, but has anyone tried just sending a tool with a special request for Tim to sign? He seems to really like doing it and a real nice guy. Just send return postage etc... Food for thought. I have an aquaintence who interviewed him for part of his masters thesis and he signed a tool then too.

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Reply #17 on: October 13, 2011, 06:44:47 PM
 8)    8)    :tu:    :)
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #18 on: October 13, 2011, 09:49:05 PM
Quote from: Accujohn on October 13, 2011, 05:39:28 PM
Not to open a floodgate, but has anyone tried just sending a tool with a special request for Tim to sign? He seems to really like doing it and a real nice guy. Just send return postage etc... Food for thought. I have an aquaintence who interviewed him for part of his masters thesis and he signed a tool then too.


Hmmm....... Might be a good idea, but not sure if he would get overwhelmed  with requests. Also you would never know if he really signed them himself.  :think:
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Reply #19 on: October 14, 2011, 09:49:16 AM
I think an autograph is kind of pointless if it isn't connected to some special encounter with the person who signed the autograph e.g. Allan's PST story is connected to the MT.O visit to Leatherman, and it was a really amazing event for MT.org that's what makes an autograph great. If I ran into Paul McCartney in the street, and asked him to sign it although he was in a hurry, and I only had a scrap of paper, and he seemed a bit annoyed, then it would not be so meaningful.

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Reply #20 on: October 14, 2011, 10:10:32 AM
You know, I had a dream about one day owning a baseball signed by Babe Ruth. But now, I don't know... What's the point? Sigh

Just kidding. I understand your point :)

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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #21 on: October 14, 2011, 10:37:52 AM
Quote from: captain spaulding on October 13, 2011, 09:49:05 PM
Hmmm....... Might be a good idea, but not sure if he would get overwhelmed  with requests. Also you would never know if he really signed them himself.  :think:

Good point. 

Autographs have never interested me but it being linked to the event and the pictures etc. makes it fun :tu:
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #22 on: October 14, 2011, 11:30:39 AM
 :o  OMG  :o  Allan  :o  Nice one mate , I bet your really thrilled with it . And well done all involved for letting this happen for Allan  :salute:
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Reply #23 on: October 14, 2011, 01:36:58 PM
Are you going to print that photo of Tim signing it and keep it with the tool ?
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Reply #24 on: October 14, 2011, 01:50:27 PM
That is an excellent idea Dunc.
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #25 on: October 14, 2011, 07:15:22 PM
Quote from: Chako on October 14, 2011, 01:50:27 PM
That is an excellent idea Dunc.
Sure is..  :tu:
I actually had an idea of mounting it in a glassframe with the picture when I get my mancave someday..   ;) 8)
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #26 on: October 15, 2011, 01:33:52 AM
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Quote from: Chako on October 14, 2011, 01:50:27 PM
That is an excellent idea Dunc.
Sure is..  :tu:
I actually had an idea of mounting it in a glassframe with the picture when I get my mancave someday..   ;) 8)

I actually took that photo Allan. :) High resolution copy of it coming your way. :salute:
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Re: My signed Japan PST arrived..
Reply #27 on: October 15, 2011, 08:44:26 AM
Quote from: J-sews on October 15, 2011, 01:33:52 AM
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Quote from: Chako on October 14, 2011, 01:50:27 PM
That is an excellent idea Dunc.
Sure is..  :tu:
I actually had an idea of mounting it in a glassframe with the picture when I get my mancave someday..   ;) 8)

I actually took that photo Allan. :) High resolution copy of it coming your way. :salute:
Great..  :tu: I might have to make it a poster.  :D
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Reply #28 on: October 15, 2011, 09:31:23 AM
I'd really want to see a picture of J-sews taking the picture of Tim signing the tool. Now THAT would be somethin :)

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Reply #29 on: October 15, 2011, 11:39:09 PM
Quote from: Accujohn on October 15, 2011, 09:31:23 AM
I'd really want to see a picture of J-sews taking the picture of Tim signing the tool. Now THAT would be somethin :)
I'd just like to have been there with Mat, he looks so happy on all the pictures..  :D :D
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