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us Offline ElevenBlade

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That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
on: January 18, 2020, 05:54:50 PM
Each sub-forum has a thread along the lines of - "what did you do today?".  While those are always fun to read, and are a place for nice photographs, I feel like some really good posts get lost in time, buried in the threads.  So I started this thread for everyone to post their unique uses, for all sorts of tools.  By "unique" I'm thinking of the once in a lifetime (or maybe a decade) tales of when you or someone you know used their multitool in a remarkable way.  I imagine that these tales will rarely be accompanied by an action photo, due to the nature of the task at hand.  Though a picture of the tool in the aftermath would be appreciated. 

I'm not trying to be a buzz kill.  I totally get that we all feel accomplished when we solve our own problems with a multitool.  The time I got myself out of an inside door with a broken knob lock changed my life, I tell you.  But that's not what I'm getting at here - It's not about that time you carved out a kebab skewer for that extra guest.  I want to know about the time you saved life or limb... repaired something where there were no tools, and that repair resulted in significant assistance to others... or did something with your multitool that is unique and genuinely worth retelling. 

If I'm honest, I don't think I have a good story of my own, and I've used my multitool for first-aid. 

With that in mind, Let's hear about that time that you were able to make that repair, or rescue that you will never make again.  :salute:
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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #1 on: January 18, 2020, 06:36:37 PM
Hopefully we'll get some great stories :popcorn:
I don't have one myself though.

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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #2 on: January 18, 2020, 06:50:30 PM
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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #3 on: January 18, 2020, 11:27:22 PM
Is there a MT for fonts because I can't even read the OP.

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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #4 on: January 18, 2020, 11:31:54 PM
Quote from: Mechanickal on January 18, 2020, 06:50:30 PM
I'll just drop the link :D

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=82573.0

Nice one Mechals, I missed that thread.   :tu:   :like:

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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #5 on: January 19, 2020, 12:32:59 AM
Quote from: ElevenBlade on January 18, 2020, 05:54:50 PM
Each sub-forum has a thread along the lines of - "what did you do today?".  While those are always fun to read, and are a place for nice photographs, I feel like some really good posts get lost in time, buried in the threads.  So I started this thread for everyone to post their unique uses, for all sorts of tools.  By "unique" I'm thinking of the once in a lifetime (or maybe a decade) tales of when you or someone you know used their multitool in a remarkable way.  I imagine that these tales will rarely be accompanied by an action photo, due to the nature of the task at hand.  Though a picture of the tool in the aftermath would be appreciated. 

I'm not trying to be a buzz kill.  I totally get that we all feel accomplished when we solve our own problems with a multitool.  The time I got myself out of an inside door with a broken knob lock changed my life, I tell you.  But that's not what I'm getting at here - It's not about that time you carved out a kebab skewer for that extra guest.  I want to know about the time you saved life or limb... repaired something where there were no tools, and that repair resulted in significant assistance to others... or did something with your multitool that is unique and genuinely worth retelling. 

If I'm honest, I don't think I have a good story of my own, and I've used my multitool for first-aid. 

With that in mind, Let's hear about that time that you were able to make that repair, or rescue that you will never make again.  :salute:

OP in more legible font
Merit Badges Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the 111mm sak for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must put something in order and provide link to the post.  Start a new thread and post a photo of the Vic Pioneer X for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread demonstrating paracord knot tying Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your camo SAK Join the brave and happy few, who choose a different path. Enter on the boulevard of broken dreams. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #6 on: January 19, 2020, 09:39:20 AM
Quote from: zoidberg on January 18, 2020, 11:31:54 PM
Nice one Mechals, I missed that thread.   :tu:   :like:
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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #7 on: January 22, 2020, 04:44:09 AM
Not sure I have a personal story that meets the criteria, but here are a few for your reading pleasure:

https://www.akti.org/about/knives-save-lives/

https://www.leatherman.com/tool-tales.html

Vic used to have something very similar to Leatherman's Tool Tales, but sadly it seems to have disappeared from their website.
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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #8 on: January 24, 2020, 03:10:51 AM
Not my personal story but I know of guys who have started older cars by using a Leatherman plier head to jump the terminals on the starter solenoid when stranded.
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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #9 on: January 24, 2020, 04:38:56 AM
Used the cutters on a Leatherman Rebar to cut off a treble hook so it could be removed from my some guys finger when the hospital didn't have any side cutters.

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Re: That time when my Multitool saved our... Thread
Reply #10 on: January 24, 2020, 04:48:02 AM
That reminds of that one episode from „Alone“  :oops:
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