Re: [Paddlewise] Leatherman

I carry a Gerber Multi- tool, another in a long list of Leatherman type tools.  It has the advantage of flipping open with a flick of the wrist <one handed no less>

One of the things that is important to remember is something my Dad taught me back when I was a kid : "Use the *right* tool for the job".  A crescent wrench is a poor substitute for a wrench, pliers are a poor substitute for a crescent.  Sometimes I am lazy and use the Gerber for a wrench.  WRONG a MUNGO.  Go fetch a wrench.  Sometimes I don't have a wrench.  Thank goodness for the Gerber!

Steve Scherrer
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr
Portland, OR  97217

Phone: 503.285.0464
Fax: 503.285.0106
Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com
Email: acks_at_teleport.com


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patrick Maun" <pmaun_at_bitstream.net>
To: <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Leatherman


> >
> ><< These type of tools don't perform any of the tasks as well as the actual
> > tools (ie. a real pair of needlenose pliers) but they can be handy to have.
> >>
> 
> I have a basic Leatherman that I usually keep in my day bag when 
> paddling, in my bibs when telemarking (for those binding repairs), or 
> in my pack when hiking. They are great for quick gear repair (though 
> I also carry a gear repair kit). A bit OT, but there is a funny story 
> attached to how I came about my Leatherman. A friend of mine used to 
> run a high-end computer supply shop. The shop was broken in to, the 
> would-be thiefs made off with a broken telephone and a dot-matrix 
> computer, all the while surrounded by drum scanners, hardrives, RAM 
> and printers.
> 
> They left the Leatherman behind.
> 
> -Patrick
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