September 13, 2007
My Leatherman
I was genuinely surprised that so few of my readers have a Leatherman or know what one is. Leatherman is the American answer to the Swiss Army Knife. I bought mine when I lived in California, so it’s probably about fifteen years old. I mentioned in the photo verification post that I’ve had numerous online discussion about it. Many of those conversations center around the fact that a Leatherman (or a Swiss Army knife or pocketknife) becomes a part of your routine, something that you always have with you like your keys or driving license. You don’t think about them much - they’re just always there when you need them. Several of my friends have forgotten that they had theirs in a pocket or purse when getting ready to board a flight, and they had to either hand it over to baggage screeners or, if they were lucky, put it in their checked bags.
I checked out The Leatherman Store and mine appears to be The Kick (lower left.) If you click on the photo it takes you to what I think is a hijack site, but the sidebar link to my model works. When I bought mine I don’t think they were offered in different colors. The blue and pink are kind of cute, but maybe a little too much so for me. My tools are all business, so I think it would feel kind of phoney to me to figure fashion appeal when buying them. Does that make sense, or am I just weird? I don’t wear sexy lingerie when I work, either. I know some people get a kick out of making that “their little secret” but I can’t imagine that I would feel as professional with little bits of silk and lace under my uniform. Okay, I just read what I wrote and think maybe I am just weird. Oh, well. That’s not news. 
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Posted by skeet @ 11:32 pm • Just stuff
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September 14th, 2007 at 6:06 am, the frogster Says:
Yeah, you probably are a little weird, but that’s what makes stopping by your place so much fun (said the guy who refers to himself as an amphibian).
September 14th, 2007 at 7:08 am, Jules Says:
I have my own Leatherman that I carry in my bag
September 14th, 2007 at 4:48 pm, Angie Says:
My ex got ours in the divorce
September 14th, 2007 at 9:19 pm, skeet Says:
I’m glad you like my weirdness, Frogster, because I certainly like your own brand of it!
September 14th, 2007 at 9:20 pm, skeet Says:
Jules, my Leatherman goes everywhere I go. It
s so handy for so many things.
September 14th, 2007 at 9:21 pm, skeet Says:
Oh, Angie, what a travesty that the ex got custodya of the Leatherman. You’ll have to get a new one now. So much fun to pick the right one!
September 15th, 2007 at 7:04 am, corrin Says:
Look how much I’ve learned today!
September 15th, 2007 at 7:21 am, skeet Says:
I aim to serve the reading public, Corrin. Mahalo for the affirmation that I’m providing vital information to enrich and enhance your life.
:D 
September 15th, 2007 at 7:02 pm, Tina K Says:
I think I’d like one. My husband has a huge Swiss Army knife on his key ring that he won, but we often have a heck of a time getting the tools out. The Leatherman looks easier.