UPDATE: A friend of mine found a new and improved version of the tool! It’s by Kikkerland Designs. The product is called Classic Survival Tool. You can buy it at Fishboy.com.
In my recent blog entry, Clever simple designs of everday tools, I referenced a tool called the “Multi-handy Tool.” I found the original pictures on Nathan Zeldes’ site.
I’ve received a number of requests for the tool, but I don’t know who sells it or where to find it. If anyone has any information about this product, please let me know. I want one and would like to share the information with everyone else.
Thanks.
Filed under: Examples, Physical Interfaces, Simplicity, Usability | Tagged: Multi-handy Tool, Usability
I found mine in some antique store or flea market – I forget which – in the US, where it caught my eye by its simple elegance. Haven’t seen any new ones though.
It does seem like a nice li’l project for a DIY enthusiast with access to a milling machine – or to a few hand tools and a lot of patience…
Thanks, Nathan. I seem to remember my dad having one when I was young. I know a few tool and die makers. I wonder if I could get one of them to make one for me.
UPDATE: A friend of mine found a new and improved version of the tool! It’s by Kikkerland Designs. The product is called Classic Survival Tool. You can buy it at Fishboy.com.