I was looking for stuff about the PST on Yahoo first came across MTO.org and just read several of the reviews, found a review on the Sebertech M3 (and was like wow thats neat that they have a review of that particular tool) red it then left only to come back later on when I did another search on Yahoo for the PST and came across Spoonrobots rusty PST post and read it, then continued for a while reading a lot of the posts here before deciding to join. Very glad I joined, great bunch of ppl here from all over the world. Glad to know all of you guys
What got me here... Around 2007 I discovered SOSAK online, which helped me decide upon purchasing the Spartan Lite. I ultimately purchased the Soldier entirely on impulse. In 2019 I lurked around MTo, mostly for the pictures, and I wasn't much for the discussion at the time. I really don't remember what made me join MTo... I think it was the notion that being involved in the discussion would be a way for me to get my antennae out for a nonserrated OHT that I was after. I've since gotten one. What's kept me here is the pictures, the discussions, and the good people here. There's no politics, no flaming and trolling, grimy bits of internet culture. It's also a good sounding board for the pointless SAK and MT related randomness that pops in my head. I can spend two hours mulling over which SAK I should carry, and wondering how to line up practicality and plain old silly obsession, and there's always someone here to sort me out or send me down some rabbit hole so I can obsess less about any one thing.
Aaahw thanks <3I definitely like having you around too.
I’d been buying MT’s and edc items for about 20 years and always like to research online for reviews, user tips etc and many times MTo would come up but I’d never really been a forum user so just would read what I was interested in and move on. However I kept seeing this pattern that MTo would so often have the best advice and most people interested in the same things, still didn’t see myself as a forum user so again read and moved on.Earlier this year I had a lot more time on my hands due to COVID so was doing the usual many web searches and as usual MTo would come up etc.This time I thought, here’s a group of people with truly aligned interests, none of my friends are really into it so I don’t have anyone to talk to about one of my big passions. So took the plunge and joined about 6 months or so ago. Well I have to say I’m hooked My SAK collection has grown ridiculously (loving it!) I’ve managed to acquire 18 badges which I’m most pleased with, (having been collecting as long as I have definitely gave me a head start), and am onto my second 30 day challenge with a couple more lined up, great fun.I’ve found everyone really friendly and helpful and don’t think I’ve seen any arguments (beyond some friendly ribbing) at all. I did join another well known similarish forum at the same time - I’ve literally not posted one thing there and haven’t been back, not the same atmosphere at all. Genuinely hatsoff to the admins and members of this forum, I’ve been made to feel extremely welcome and although only a newbie have never been made to feel like one, everyone’s opinions are treated equally even though there’s obviously some members who essentially have masters degrees in the topics. Thanks MTo for such a friendly inclusive place, no snobbery about how long you’ve been a member or how many MT’s you own, all are treated equally and that’s a rare thing, I salute you Now back to see what’s been posted in the minimal SAK challenge in case I’ve missed something
Geez! Only six months?! Man, feels like we've been putting up with you forever!
it has been said I have that effect I take that as a compliment
Looking for reviews before buying a MT I found MTO and lurked for about a year before I decided to sign up so I could join in the conversations instead of just reading them. I've stayed because so many members here think like me and we get along. The generosity of the MTO members is incredible. I have been the happy beneficiary of random acts of kindness as well as a few of the anniversary giveaways. It's really refreshing to find a group that shares my interests and understands me. Previously I'd been banned from two other internet forums and was escorted from the premises of one real life social club just for asking people if they wanted to see pictures of my SAK and my dangler.
I was searching for pictures of modified multi tools. I started noticing that the vast majority of the pictures were all coming from the same place. Then after checking out the forum I started reading threads on all the different things people would talk about on here. Not long after I joined, I got a job where I had a private office. I spent about 3 hours a day reading through the forums instead of working. Good times.