I have several multi-tools, Leatherman and Gerber, and hardly ever use them. They’re a backup option when needed. Even the good ones pinch my hands in aggravating ways.
On the other hand, I’ve carried a Swiss Army Knife since I was in high school a half century ago, and I make use of it nearly every day. The phillips screwdriver is there; I’ve always bragged that the corkscrew has never ripped out of a wine cork. The little scissors I thought was a joke until I tried it–it’s razor sharp and works great. Never cared for the monster versions, mine is medium-small and fits in my keys pocket without hassle. The only times I’ve not carried it are those extremely rare occasions of getting through TSA to fly. In my former job, working with state of the art medical instrumentation, I’ve always loved the irony of digging into troubleshooting a million dollar machine with a Swiss Army Knife.
And BTW Phil, how about an update on your heater core project? We tool geeks are curious.
It is a mild late spring day in north Queensland, 30C/90F with a gentle breeze, pretty girls swanning about not wearing much of anything at all. I wouldn’t muck about with a heater core either Phil, only use them one or two chilly nights a year, have to look for them then!
It hasn’t got a thing to extract boy scouts out of horses hooves that I can see … failed at the first hurdle.
Joking aside, it looks like a masterpiece. If you wanted to join a Guild in olden times in Europe or Britain, you would have to serve an apprenticeship under a guild member and then make a “Master Piece” that would demonstrate ALL the skills you had learned and mastered. It would be examined by the guild to see if your workmanship was up to scratch and if so you would be admitted as a guild member.
Most masterpieces were hideous and not meant to be practical but did incorporate every technique under the sun, just like that one.
I’d incur multiple lacerations before I found the toothpick.
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I have several multi-tools, Leatherman and Gerber, and hardly ever use them. They’re a backup option when needed. Even the good ones pinch my hands in aggravating ways.
On the other hand, I’ve carried a Swiss Army Knife since I was in high school a half century ago, and I make use of it nearly every day. The phillips screwdriver is there; I’ve always bragged that the corkscrew has never ripped out of a wine cork. The little scissors I thought was a joke until I tried it–it’s razor sharp and works great. Never cared for the monster versions, mine is medium-small and fits in my keys pocket without hassle. The only times I’ve not carried it are those extremely rare occasions of getting through TSA to fly. In my former job, working with state of the art medical instrumentation, I’ve always loved the irony of digging into troubleshooting a million dollar machine with a Swiss Army Knife.
And BTW Phil, how about an update on your heater core project? We tool geeks are curious.
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Since I am currently in a 14 day Quarantine it ain’t happening.
That and it has been POURING rain around here.
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Umm, your heater core don’t give a damn if you have the beer pong virus or a bad case of crotch itch…
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And, if you get wet ya won’t stink as bad, or like a dog you might stink more, I don’t know…. (snarc)
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It is currently pouring rain and the wind i gusting about 25-30 mph.
That fucking heater core can wait.
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Just a spring day in South Freakin’ Dakota…
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This looks like an antique that predates the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife.
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Is that a miniature revolver on the left side? Small cylinder? Looks like a folded trigger on it? If so, worthless but cool!
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This one, apparently, really works…
https://hibid.com/lot/10436997/u–s–small-arms-co–defender-pocket-knife-pistol/
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You saw it too! My vision isn’t so bad, I guess.
Where the hell do you find bullets for it??
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It is a mild late spring day in north Queensland, 30C/90F with a gentle breeze, pretty girls swanning about not wearing much of anything at all. I wouldn’t muck about with a heater core either Phil, only use them one or two chilly nights a year, have to look for them then!
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Looks like someone would need a small travel bag just to carry the thing.
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Imagine the battle rattle from that….
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Imagine the hernia from lifting it and carrying it around!
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It hasn’t got a thing to extract boy scouts out of horses hooves that I can see … failed at the first hurdle.
Joking aside, it looks like a masterpiece. If you wanted to join a Guild in olden times in Europe or Britain, you would have to serve an apprenticeship under a guild member and then make a “Master Piece” that would demonstrate ALL the skills you had learned and mastered. It would be examined by the guild to see if your workmanship was up to scratch and if so you would be admitted as a guild member.
Most masterpieces were hideous and not meant to be practical but did incorporate every technique under the sun, just like that one.
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I think it needs a few more scissors, hey it also has a straight razor so that is a big plus!!!
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