Tool monogamy challenge.

CQC-7 · **on:** January 31, 2008, 10:41:59 PM

O.K. I have come up with a neat Idea. How long can you function with only one multitool or SAK? I just recieved a Sta-Glo Climber the other day and I was wondering how long I could go before I needed to "tapout" and use a different tool for a normal household job that I would use a Multi or SAK for.

So anyone willing to try doing the same thing?

As of right now I am on a 3 day streak with the same tool (the Climber) and I havent had anything that I could not handle yet.

hawkchucker · **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2008, 10:46:18 PM

Not on a long term. I am in the middle of the one week with the Gerber suspension, and cant wait for it to end. I really like the golf Idea of tools. I use them as what activity I have on tap for the day.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2008, 10:47:13 PM

I'm pretty good, I can go months between changing tool, but its a bloody good idea though mate

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2008, 10:56:49 PM

Don't let multi-tool infedelity worry you. It's not like Joey Greco( that miserable, evil, self-righteous little troll that deserves to be taken out and

) from "Cheaters", is going to get in your face, for carrying a Leatherman instead of an SAK:"who do you think you are disrepecting the vows you made on your SAK like that???"

It's a tool, not a wife. And the difference is the multi-tool will get 100 more things done with alot less grief!!!

hawkchucker · **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2008, 11:03:17 PM

No kidding. But would it not be more fun if ya wife allowed more around!

CQC-7 · **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2008, 11:45:52 PM

Im not saying I am going to stick with one tool for life but just "testing" myself. Besides, Macgyver only needed a SAK and that smurf could have single handedly nuked or saved the world with it.

ducktapehero · **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:36:27 AM

I could easily do it my my Vic Spirit as long as you don't count the toothpick and tweezers on my Vic Executive on my keychain.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:46:45 AM

I could easily just go with the SURGE for the rest of my life!

LatinoHeat · **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2008, 01:57:15 AM

As I said in this post a few days ago http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,3606.0.html, I have already started this experiment. I will be carrying only my SAK Super Tinker for the next year. If I need anything more, then I will have to improvise. Come hell or high water, that will be my only knife/multitool for the next year. Glad you're taking the journey too, CQC-7

Sea Monster · **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2008, 10:29:27 AM

A whole year eh?

I'd be lucky to stick it out for a month.

Not because I really need anything above and beyond, but I have commitment issues

I still use "real" tools more often than the multi. I have a great tool kit, and no reason not to use it, so unless I'm really in a painful spot or out and about, the multi just alters my posture a little.

I'm trying to decide if I could be more faithful to just a BAK(and or Pioneer), or just a PST.

GMArthur · **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2008, 02:45:15 PM

I went 10 years with the same Leatherman.

ducktapehero · **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:00:20 PM

I will do 2 tools. My Spirit S and my Vic Executive on my keyring. It may not sound like a challenge to some of you but it will be to me. I am constantly changing my EDC's around.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:08:12 PM

The longest I've ever gone with one tool was when I carried a Gerber MP600 Pro-Scout for about 8 months last year. I generally change tools every 2-3 weeks, I can't see myself stopping anytime soon. I just love the variety too much!

FredKJ · **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2008, 03:15:38 PM

I think in Utah it's perfectly acceptable to have several tools.

CQC-7 · **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2008, 04:37:49 PM

When I was in High School-College, I carried the same Case Stockman for 3 years straight and it never let me down. However, I used screwdrivers and pliers, etc when I needed them though.

Dtrain · **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2008, 05:13:32 PM

Quote from: FredKJ on February 01, 2008, 03:15:38 PM

I think in Utah it's perfectly acceptable to have several tools.

I live in Ohio,so I guess I better be careful.

Dtrain

cryptrick · **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2008, 07:04:03 PM

Quote from: Spoonrobot on February 01, 2008, 03:08:12 PM

The longest I've ever gone with one tool was when I carried a Gerber MP600 Pro-Scout for about 8 months last year. I generally change tools every 2-3 weeks, I can't see myself stopping anytime soon. I just love the variety too much!

How did you get on with the Pro Scout for 8 months Spoon. I have only recently got a Pro Scout, I haven't put it to too much use yet, but my first impressions are that its a decent tool.

Spoonrobot · **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2008, 04:55:57 PM

The Pro Scout took everything I threw at it for the 8 months of use. It was mainly light to medium use with a lot of emphasis on the drivers and the saw.

CQC-7 · **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2008, 06:50:12 PM

Quote from: Dtrain on February 01, 2008, 05:13:32 PM

Quote from: FredKJ on February 01, 2008, 03:15:38 PM
I think in Utah it's perfectly acceptable to have several tools.

I live in Ohio,so I guess I better be careful.

Dtrain

I live in Ohio too, in Steubenville to be exact. where are you at in the state?

Sea Monster · **Reply #19 on:** February 06, 2008, 07:57:26 PM

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The Pro Scout took everything I threw at it for the 8 months of use. It was mainly light to medium use with a lot of emphasis on the drivers and the saw.

Just because you abused it for 8 months and it didn't leave, does not make it a good thing.

Was it fun?

Did it laugh at your jokes?

Did your friends get a bit friendlier than perhaps they should have with it?

And personality aside, it's U-G-L-Y, It's Ugly! (Pom poms)

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #20 on:** February 06, 2008, 08:24:00 PM

If you have a problem with multi-tool infidelity, log on to multitoolcheaters.com

Spoonrobot · **Reply #21 on:** February 06, 2008, 10:45:35 PM

Quote from: Nomad on February 06, 2008, 07:57:26 PM

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The Pro Scout took everything I threw at it for the 8 months of use. It was mainly light to medium use with a lot of emphasis on the drivers and the saw.

Just because you abused it for 8 months and it didn't leave, does not make it a good thing.

Was it fun?

Did it laugh at your jokes?

Did your friends get a bit friendlier than perhaps they should have with it?

And personality aside, it's U-G-L-Y, It's Ugly! (Pom poms)

It makes it a wonderful thing, because, when I was done with it I tossed it in the storage drawer and started carrying newer, younger models.

If going to work at 3am to find the cooler latch is broken and needs to be repaired with a piece of steel sawed off the shelving standards is fun, then yes it was. (It actually was, nothing fires the brain up like fixing something.)

Everyone laughs at me. I mean, my jokes.

Nah, they don't know how to weild a multi-tool like a master. It left them with blood blisters on their hands and broken nails on their fingers.

That's the point, no one steals an ugly tool. They all want sexy tools, like the Surge.

Benner · **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2008, 10:48:51 PM

Surge sexy?? You sure?

Now the Swisstool, thats sexy!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #23 on:** February 06, 2008, 10:49:47 PM

Can't argue with that

She certainly turned my head

CQC-7 · **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2008, 01:55:08 AM

The surge is definately not a "pretty" tool. Comparing it to the swisstool is like comparing your girlfriend to a supermodel. Yeah, it satifies your needs but it lacks that extra refinment.

Dtrain · **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2008, 03:38:44 PM

Perry,Ohio about 30 miles or so east of Cleveland about 60 miles or so west of Erie on I 90

Dtrain

Leatherman123 · **Reply #26 on:** February 07, 2008, 09:12:52 PM

I would say the SURGE is not that bad looking! Compared to the Schrade tools or even the old style PowerLocks!

CQC-7 · **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2008, 11:04:51 PM

OK OK, you got me on that one.

ducktapehero · **Reply #28 on:** February 08, 2008, 07:58:10 PM

I just thought I'd let everyone know that my test of multi-tool monogamy has failed. My Super Tinker demanded some attention and my Spirit had to give in.

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