I just acquired this multi-tool. Made of solid steel by Ed Wustof of Solingen it is a little less than 6 inches in length. It has a hammer head, axe head, screw driver, crow bar (the attachment on the bottom right has a v-shaped claw end so could be used for removing tacks/small nails), gripper in the middle and 2 wire strippers/cutters. Has anyone seen a tool like this before and, if so, was it made for specific purpose? Thanks s-k

very similar to a fence tool. used for stringing wire or barbed wire fencing.

Thanks for the reply Johnnie Yes it is very similar but on a much smaller scale. For example, the edge on the axe end is aprox 1 inch long. The overall weight less than 8 ounces. Perhpas for models or some other relatively light duty use? s-k

i bought an upholsters toolbox at an auction once...it had a similar tool in it...not as nice looking...???
it does look like a fence tool...

is the 'ax' sharp...the one i had was not...

Thanks for the response gringo. No the axe edge isn't very sharp. More of a wedge in its current state than a cutting tool. s-k

An 1880's dental tool!!

Steve, I've seen quite a few similar tools around in the antique shops and never paid any attention to them.

Defiinitely too small for fencing tool. I'll pay better attention if I come across one again, and check for the maker and any patent information.

Fran

i wrote and sent a pic to the manufacturer. hopefully they will reply.

Gunsmoke47
Post subject: Re: Unusual Multi-tool

An 1880's dental tool!!
An 1880's dental tool!!

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:19 pm


I was thinking like Gunsmoke, they may not reply Jonet. Could be something that was special ordered for the concentration camps.

I just acquired this multi-tool ??? Sk said.

Is that what your customs peopel did to that SOG (PowerLock B60,Black EOD Multy Tool/Sheath) I sent you last year ?

I still think about it yet....

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Ken, it is not nearly as cool as the multi-tool that you sent. Perhaps one day we will know what happened to it .

Thanks very much Johnnie for writing to Wustof .

Fran, shame it doesn't have a patent number on it. I'm not sure how old it is. It is very good condition and looks like only minor use.

Thanks very much for the help. s-k

hey steve, here are the replys,




Thank you for you recent inquiry.

I have forwarded you request onto our factory as this tool seems to be quite old. I've been here for 20 years and I have never seen such a tool.

Once they get back to me I will update you.

Regards,


Claudia Francis
Operations Assistant










Dear Mr. Fain,

The tool in your photograph is a Combination Hammer Tool which multi functions are as follows:

Hammer
Pliers
Wire Cutter
Screw Driver
Nail Remover
Ax

Regards,


Claudia Francis
Operations Assistant

WÜSTHOF-TRIDENT OF AMERICA, INC.
333 South Highland Ave. Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
TEL.: 914-502-5016
FAX: 914-923-3594
E-MAIL: cfrancis@wusthof.com

http://www.wusthof.com
-----Original Message-----
From: johnnie fain [mailto:jalittlecat@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 2:36 PM
To: info@wusthof.com
Subject: tool identification


can you tell me what this tool was designed to do?

thanks
johnnie fain

Thanks for looking into this for me Johnnie. Much appreciated. s-k

looks like it is old enough to not be known. special purpose made? or simply a handy multi-purpose tool. very cool at any rate.

The factory was a lot of help, eh Johnnie ?

My reply would have been two words, which are usually followed by....SHERLOCK !