Multitools with no blade?

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knifecollector73

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Hey, i was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a multitool with no blade of any size on it. I'm a freshman in high school, so it needs to be fairly affordable and have no sharp edges so it can be legally carried into schools. Some people will probably say I won't need a multitool at school, but there have actually been many needs for screwdrivers and pliers. I just want something i can safely throw in a backpack. I have also thought about taking apart and assembling different victornox knives until i have the desired tools.

Any recommendations are very appreciated.
Thanks
 
Leatherman Style PS or a Knifeless Fuse (discontinued). Those are the only 2 I know of.
 
The style PS is a good option and there is an older Leatherman model that came blade-less. It's discontinued now though. I am going to do exactly what you said not to and recommend not bringing anything into school. If anyone sees you with it, regardless of lack of blade, you'll be in big trouble. If you ACTUALLY need to use it, say you work stage crew or something like that, just buy something cheap from a hardwear store and break the blade off. Either cut it with a dremil or hammer the blade until it snaps. That way if anyone asks you can prove that you were conscious of school rules. I know it isn't the coolest option but school isn't the place for that and I'm my experience no one gives a fudge anyways!
 
The micra has a crappy blade that you can snip off as it has a scissor on it that is more useful.
 
In today's environment, I wouldn't take any multi-tool where knives are restricted, even with the knife blade taken off. Because it would still have screwdrivers, pliers, scissors, etc., which are sharp pieces of steel, and can be seen as potential weapons by those who enforce the rules.

Jim
 
Have you seen the swisstech micro series tools? very small, but they do work, and they are reasonably cheap. Do you bike, or skate? that would give you some plausibility for having tools. I would be very very careful that any tool you carry doesn't look like it could be used for violence or drugs. its trouble that you just don't need. Also if you loan pliers to someone in school, eventually someone is going to use it for a roach.

Also consider your reputation with the teachers and staff, and your "social standing". An eagle scout might get in trouble, but it will still be less than someone from a low income family or a visible minority. Hate to say it, but I've been cut way more slack on stuff like that because of what I look like than what others have been. Are you likely to get a friendly warning, or be the cause of a lock-down?
 
The Leatherman Style PS is a great little knifeless tool. As an added bonus, it is inexpensive -coming in under $20 if you're a careful shopper.
 
If you really feel you need to carry something to school i would suggest you talk to someone in charge first, principal, dean or whatever they are called in your neck of the woods. I always liked the screwdrivers that go on a keyring and look similar to a key and carry nail clippers, they will do in a pinch to cut something small.
 
It's not as cool or as compact as a multitool, but why not just carry tools? A 6" visegrip and a 6-in-1 screwdriver won't take up much space and are a bit less expensive than a MT would be. If there's a worry that a full size screwdriver would be considered a stabbing weapon, there are those stubby little drivers with a bunch of 1/4" hex insert bits in the handle...
 
1) Any MT can be made to be knifeless with a Dremmel and a cutting wheel.

2) suggest reading the school policy closely. Written policy and enforcement often vary considerably. If you ask for and get verbal permission and it becomes known, there is the risk of you starting a craze (what? A craze in a high school?) in which they'll become overrun by MTs. They won't be able to check them all so the only response they'll have is to ban MTs outright. If your goal is to carry it and the rules allow it on paper, be discrete and keep quiet about it. The thing about potential weapons is the fear they create, which is why some states permit concealed carry of firearms but not open carry. It's the out in the open bit that causes the roucous. If challenged, be super duper extra polite and respectful and cite the written policy but not in a snotty way. Remember, never break more than one rule at a time. If you get in trouble for other reasons, carrying a tool on the edge of the policy will just make things worse.

3) Suggest that less is more. Smaller will be less disturbing. I carry a debladed Micra on business flights and always get it through security. Consider key chain sized tools first. *Mart type stores often sell Berkley branded mini tools in their fishing departments for under $10. Perfect disposable "fine, just take it" type of tool. Staying with a key chain sized tool will also bolster a "but this is TSA legal" defense. I wouldn't go any bigger than a Juice for what you describe. Used Juices can be found for $30. Good candidate for deblading experiment.
 
Thank you all! Some very good suggestions. I do want you guys to know that before carrying anything that could be confused as a weapon, i would ask at least the principle. My teachers all know and i believe trust me. My biology teacher knows i have a few Benchmades and has brought his to show me. I have taken that into consideration as well as the unfortunate outlook on tools in modern society. Thank you all for not wanting me to foolishly rush into something stupid. I will look more the recommended multitools. I did notice some multitools say "TSA approved". Thanks for the suggestions!
 
knifecollector73 said:
Thank you all! Some very good suggestions. I do want you guys to know that before carrying anything that could be confused as a weapon, i would ask at least the principle. My teachers all know and i believe trust me. My biology teacher knows i have a few Benchmades and has brought his to show me. I have taken that into consideration as well as the unfortunate outlook on tools in modern society. Thank you all for not wanting me to foolishly rush into something stupid. I will look more the recommended multitools. I did notice some multitools say "TSA approved". Thanks for the suggestions!
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When I was in public school (early 1960s) every boy had a folding pocket knife and sharpening pencils and playing 'stretch' with them at recess was commonplace. However life has changed considerably and even teachers are no longer allowed knives. But I was a high school shop teacher during the past decade and carried one anyway (a SAK Spartan) saying to the Principal it was an essential woodworking tool and infinitely preferable to my having a chisel sticking out of a side pocket. My daughters went right through HS with small SAKs (blade/nail file/scissors) with keys attached to the ring and with instructions to claim it was a useful key chain. As long as whatever it is you have on you is on the dainty side and kept out of sight and not blatantly obnoxious looking (ie Rambo-type thing) who the H is to know, or to care?
 
Yes, very sharp pencils are considered weapons along with frozen cheese sticks. I have heard stories about the "good old days" were people all open carried knives and had a rifle in their truck. Now that is probably considered a federal crime. Maybe i should pick up a few of these.

http://youtu.be/Sz8QC2Ng3Vs
(from men who stare at goats)
 
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