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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by l82start » Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:28 am

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l82start, your signature line is doctrine; how should I process it? ;)
THINK ABOUT IT... ;D
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

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l82start wrote:
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l82start, your signature line is doctrine; how should I process it? ;)
THINK ABOUT IT... ;D
Your presupposition is that I can think. Sounds like more doctrine ... oops, did I just think? ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by dualstow » Sun Dec 01, 2019 5:32 pm

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I do keep a Gerber multitool in my car; I find a Spyderco Delica 4, more convenient and useful for pocket carry (after removing the pocket clip). Medium Tex recommended it to me several years ago.
Wow, US$78. Beautiful knife, though.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Smith1776 » Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:26 pm

You guys are hilarious.

I have no idea what the ladybug is, as I actually pilfered that pic off Google. (I'm a pirate... arr!) I do have the exact same swiss army knife though.

People at work are endlessly fascinated by it when I use it to open up a cardboard box or cut open a package.

I just love the quality and precision of these swiss army knives. I like the functionality and designs of some other brands too, but the insane quality of the swiss is what keeps me coming back.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Kriegsspiel » Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:45 pm

I have a Leatherman that I got at Fort Benning back in 2006. I had it on me every day in the military, but now I mostly use it for opening cans & boxes, and I use the screwdriver to assemble furniture and stuff every once in a while when I lived in an apartment and thus didn't have any other tools.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by dualstow » Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:12 pm

The Swiss Army Knives are really cool. I got my first as a kid from my Dad and replaced it as a young adult. Lost that replacement 15 years ago, and then I learned that it’s technically illegal to carry a knife on the street where I live. Even a small one. ( I still carry a tiny one once in a while on short trips to stick it to the Man. shh! )

Because of someone on this forum — what was his name? Coffee? — I got into Morakniv knives from Sweden. I love the serrated “Rope” model for cutting cardboard. Far more satisfying than a utility razor blade, although I still use those to score heavy cardboard before doing the real cut. They’re inexpensive, perform well, and have comfortable grips.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by ochotona » Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:34 pm

I carry a Spyderco Delica Clipit clipped onto my right pocket. If I'm in the mood for more weight, a Benchmade automatic knife (switchblades legal in TX).

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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Xan » Sun Dec 01, 2019 8:50 pm

WiseOne wrote:
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I used to carry one of those mini swiss army knives on my keychain. Super useful, but unfortunately I've lost all but one of them to the TSA because I keep forgetting to take it off before traveling. So the last one sits in a drawer.

I'm a big fan of keeping tools handy though! Thanks to how insane the world of packaging is, I find that a good set of pliers and a box cutter are essential kitchen tools. I also keep my father's old full-size swiss army knife in my office desk drawer - carefully out of sight of the "housewives of Orange County" types in my dept because I'm sure they wouldn't approve. Use it all the time.
Somewhere here in town is a store where they sell stuff confiscated at airports, I think statewide. My dad went there and picked up literally bagfuls of basic Swiss Army knives for dirt cheap. When I lose one (to the TSA or otherwise) I just get another out of the bag. Feels kind of dirty being the ones to ultimately profit off of people who have their knives confiscated by the government. Still, a great deal on pocket knives.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by dualstow » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:12 pm

TSA are the ones profiting.

Ocho, I hope you back up that data. Or make use of Google Takeout.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Smith1776 » Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:03 pm

I've been debating for the past week about upgrading from my current SwissChamp to something even beefier. It was my debating about it that got me starting this thread, now that I think about it. This is the S54 Tool Chest. It's a real hefty hunk of tool.

https://www.amazon.ca/Victorinox-Swiss- ... 744&sr=8-1

It's got the adjustable pliers, wrench, compass, and locking blade. However it's thicker, heavier, and doesn't have the pen.

At least it's better than debating whether I have too much or too little in stocks. ::)
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by dualstow » Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:01 am

That’s huge! Maybe you just need a tool belt. O0
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by I Shrugged » Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:12 pm

I carry an iPhone.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by dualstow » Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:09 am

I Shrugged wrote:
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I carry an iPhone.
Truly the Swiss Army knife of our time. O0

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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Ad Orientem » Fri Dec 06, 2019 9:45 pm

Does a .357 mag count? It has multiple uses and it serves .38 spl as well.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by drumminj » Fri Dec 06, 2019 10:04 pm

Ad Orientem wrote:
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Does a .357 mag count? It has multiple uses and it serves .38 spl as well.
Works well as a hammer, door stop, and paper-weight also!
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Kbg » Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:29 pm

Sometimes, usually not.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Smith1776 » Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:24 am

Between my Swiss Army Knife, maplegram gold coins, and iPhone... I'm ready for anything! 8)
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by vnatale » Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:09 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
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Between my Swiss Army Knife, maplegram gold coins, and iPhone... I'm ready for anything! 8)
According to this Bill Gates never said that quote...

https://www.computerworld.com/article/2 ... y-it-.html

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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Smith1776 » Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:27 am

vnatale wrote:
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:09 pm
Smith1776 wrote:
Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:24 am
Between my Swiss Army Knife, maplegram gold coins, and iPhone... I'm ready for anything! 8)
According to this Bill Gates never said that quote...

https://www.computerworld.com/article/2 ... y-it-.html

Vinny

Hehe it’s so cheeky though that I think I’ll keep it. ^-^
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by vnatale » Fri Dec 13, 2019 12:02 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:27 am
vnatale wrote:
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:09 pm
Smith1776 wrote:
Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:24 am
Between my Swiss Army Knife, maplegram gold coins, and iPhone... I'm ready for anything! 8)
According to this Bill Gates never said that quote...

https://www.computerworld.com/article/2 ... y-it-.html

Vinny

Hehe it’s so cheeky though that I think I’ll keep it. ^-^
Yes, it IS a good one even though it seems not to be true!

However, isn't it true that the head of IBM said he saw no reason why any person would want a computer at home?

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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Smith1776 » Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:42 pm

vnatale wrote:
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Yes, it IS a good one even though it seems not to be true!

However, isn't it true that the head of IBM said he saw no reason why any person would want a computer at home?

Vinny
Yes, I believe that and many other high ranking people (mostly on the business side of the computer industry) seemed to believe that computers were not headed in the personal direction. Rather, they'd grow bigger and more industrialized.

It's amazing how wrong even smart people can be. For instance:

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This one seems to have much more validity than the supposed Gates quote. ;D
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by dualstow » Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:09 am

Mountaineer wrote:
Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:28 am
OK, more thread drift!

My bad. Carried this over from avatar thread.

For those who might want a different pocket knife, check out the Spyderco Delica 4. By far the best pocket knife I've ever had. Holds an edge really well. Suitable for lots of different cutting needs from food and cardboard cutting to personal defense and everything in between. Medium Tex recommended it to me several years ago. It's an awesome knife.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089DFGIG?ta ... th=1&psc=1
I bought one because of you, Mountaineer. Page 1 of this thread. Foliage green handle.
I left it at my parents' house in FL (on purpose) and now I miss it. Might have to get another one to keep with me.
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by Smith1776 » Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:42 pm

I've finally ditched the Victorinox SwissChamp and picked up a Leatherman Free P2.

Such an excellent tool. Each implement can be accessed and put away with only one hand. Super useful feature for when you're steadying whatever you're working on with one hand or if you're on a ladder. The pliers are solid, although they are not spring loaded (a bit annoying). From what I understand, spring loaded pliers are really only for "low end" tools because the cavity needed for the spring mechanism weakens the structural integrity of the pliers.

Overall, I find the fit and finish of Leatherman isn't quite as good as that of a Swiss Army Knife, but the designs have higher utility.

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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by dualstow » Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:33 pm

Beautiful
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Re: Do You Carry a Multitool?

Post by vnatale » Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:00 pm

Smith1776 wrote:
Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:42 pm

I've finally ditched the Victorinox SwissChamp and picked up a Leatherman Free P2.

Such an excellent tool. Each implement can be accessed and put away with only one hand. Super useful feature for when you're steadying whatever you're working on with one hand or if you're on a ladder. The pliers are solid, although they are not spring loaded (a bit annoying). From what I understand, spring loaded pliers are really only for "low end" tools because the cavity needed for the spring mechanism weakens the structural integrity of the pliers.

Overall, I find the fit and finish of Leatherman isn't quite as good as that of a Swiss Army Knife, but the designs have higher utility.


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This is it?

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07P6GKSG6/ ... l_huc_item

If so, not inexpensive.

Also, if you were going into a building with among other things stated had "No weapons allowed" could this item be considered a weapon?
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