Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


Hello from Northern California

ecam · 15 · 2351
« previous next »
Pages: 1   Go Down

Offline ecam

  • Newbie
  • *
    • Posts: 10
Hello from Northern California
on: July 21, 2008, 08:39:50 AM
I just found this site a few days ago as I was looking for a multi-tool and this site has made me more confused because of so many more choices.

A little background info:

I was in the military and 5 years was enough for me to decide it's not where I wanted to be.  I worked with computers and I liked my job, but I didn't like where I was doing it so I've been out for a few months. 

My EDC is a Gerber Paraframe folding knife.  Initially it was a CRKT M16 knife, but that thing was just way too bulky.  The Gerber Paraframe is slimmer and lighter.  However, I now find that just a knife is a bit lacking and that a multi-tool would come in really handy when I don't want to search for a screwdriver.  In the military, people in my unit carried either a Letherman or Gerber if they had multitools, or a folding knife that locked.  I've never seen anyone there with a Swiss Army Knife or a knife without a locking blade.  Now people just freak out when they see me whip out my knife or if they borrow it, they can't figure out how to close it.

I now work with computers and telephones so all I really need are pliers with wire cutter, a knife, flat and + screwdrivers.  Saws and files I don't need.  I was looking at the Leatherman Skeletool (regular) but with the selection I'm finding on this site is making me unsure.  The CRKT Zilla Jr looks like an interesting option also.

gb Offline Mike, Lord of the Spammers!

  • Chief of the Absolutely No Life Club!
  • *
  • Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here...
  • ***********
    • Posts: 42,975
  • Why haven't you got a Farmer yet!
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #1 on: July 21, 2008, 10:10:01 AM
Welcome to the forum mate  :)

The Skeletool has got to be the most divisive tool out there at the moment, for every two people that like them, there's at least one person who doesn't like it :D
Give in, buy several Farmer's!!!!!!

Offline Tarrodemierda

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,699
  • Smells like tar and smoke.
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #2 on: July 21, 2008, 10:19:27 AM
welcome buddy.

soon youll be like rest of the guys.i havent been here for long but since the day i signed up,ive been wasting my last dimes to this"vital" gear u really dont need but u must have :D

Hay are familiar with Paladin Power Play-multitools based on Sogs,theyre meant for your  needs i think.

ph Offline edap617

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,958
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #3 on: July 21, 2008, 10:36:30 AM
Welcome and feel at home here, ecam!

ph Offline Teofilo

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 2,332
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #4 on: July 21, 2008, 01:55:41 PM
Welcome to the forum Ecam!! :cheers:

england Offline Benner

  • Global Tuffy
  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *********
    • Posts: 28,081
  • Just Awesome! And a Slayer of Polar Bear!
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #5 on: July 21, 2008, 05:44:10 PM
Welcome to the forum buddy.
I'm back!!

us Offline Smitty44

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 2,026
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #6 on: July 21, 2008, 09:33:34 PM
Welcome to the forums Ecam,an other reasonable priced LM with the tools that you mentioned is the LM Fuse,and the screwdrivers can get into recessed holes better.

Retired Chief Smith, USAF :multi:

Offline Leatherman123

  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 6,568
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #7 on: July 21, 2008, 10:03:41 PM
Welcome to the forum!!
B

ph Offline duckman1975

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 3,371
  • Naked without my multitool!
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #8 on: July 22, 2008, 01:47:20 AM
Welcome to the Forum  :D
Multitools are the best thing that happened to mankind since the invention of the wheel!

us Offline WhichDawg

  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,316
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #9 on: July 22, 2008, 01:24:42 PM
Welcome to MTF ecam :cheers:

boy are you gonna improve/enlarge your collection! :D

us Offline Poncho65

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Just Bananas
  • *
    • Posts: 85,990
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #10 on: July 25, 2008, 04:29:58 AM
Welcome to the forum ecam :salute: :think: have I already said that somwhere else ;) Owe well guess I'll say it again :D
Merit Badges Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Must update or add a page on the Multitool.org Multitool Encyclopedia Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days. Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Leatherman Pulse or ST200 and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the Leatherman MiniTool for thirty (30) consecutive days. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) In the spirit of the Batman utility belt. A 30 day challenge were you have to have at least 2 things clipped to your belt (preferably more). Start a thread and post a picture of your clipped gear each day for 30 days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Only for the 14th year Anniversary Challenge. Post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. You have one of your pictures in the 2020 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the LM Crunch  Multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the keychain for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. You have one of your pictures in the 2019 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. You have one of your pictures in the 2018 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. You have one of your pictures in the 2017 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

Offline jdailey4206966

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
    • Posts: 270
  • America- Love it or leave it, but don't bleed it!!
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #11 on: July 25, 2008, 05:19:03 AM
Welcome to our new friend from the west coast!!

This site is addictive, so I hope you have alot of caffiene to help you stay up all night and read. lol

Have fun brother, hope you like it!
J

us Offline J-sews

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • Absolute Zombie Club
  • *
    • Posts: 23,220
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #12 on: July 26, 2008, 05:04:55 PM
Hi ecam! 8)
In order to be certain of having the right tool for every job.........one must first acquire a lot of tools

us Offline WhichDawg

  • Absolutely No Life Club
  • *******
    • Posts: 7,316
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #13 on: July 27, 2008, 12:19:30 AM
and remember ecam, when in doubt, buy em all! :ahhh

Offline ecam

  • Newbie
  • *
    • Posts: 10
Re: Hello from Northern California
Reply #14 on: July 31, 2008, 09:57:10 AM
I just bought a regular Skeletool.  Should get it in a few days.

Pages: 1   Go Up
 

Donations
Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
April Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Apr 30
Total Receipts: $122.41
PayPal Fees: $6.85
Net Balance: $115.56
Below Goal: $184.44
Site Currency: USD
39% 
April Donations

Community Links
Multitool.org
Multitool Gallery
Multitool Encyclopedia
SAKWiki
Swiss Army Knights

Powered by EzPortal