Swiss Army Camp knife

[John in Santa Cruz]

My issue with a multi-tool like that is, I often want to use two utensils at a time, maybe to pick up something stubborn to flip it. Most frequently, I have a long pair of tongs for grabbing stuff, and a long spatula for getting under stuff.

[johnp271]

Since it's made by Samsung does it also have a flat screen TV or cell-phone component?

[gbaglo]

Got a combination flashlight and multi-tool in my stocking. What Santa obviously doesn't understand is that you likely need the flashlight to see what you are doing with the tool.

[dfandrews]

Originally Posted by johnp271

Since it's made by Samsung does it also have a flat screen TV or cell-phone component?

I'll bet it's a USB-C. Plug in your phone, and it plays how-to-use videos. Again, it's how do I watch the video and use the tool at the same time

[John in Santa Cruz]

this is my multitool... it does two things really well, cut stuff, and open beer caps.



(to open a beer with a knife like this, leave the knife closed, hold the bottle in your fist just under the cap in your alternate hand, hold the folded knife so the base of the flat edge of the blade is under the edge of the cap, and the knife handle is resting on the knuckle of your fist, and twist upwards, pop! this works with most any tool that has a flat edge and is sturdy enough, a painter showed me it originally, using a putty knife).

[cpaharley2008]

I wonder where the name "church key" came from?

[Iowa Dave]

Hi Jim How many of those church keys do you have? I have several. I have mostly those from old beer companies. I certainly never paid for one from a kitchen store. I get one out when I’m camping once in a while. People get nostalgic when they see one and the talk turns to who drank the cheapest beer. Why is that? Those old jobs work well, all things considered.

Mine are 50, 60,70 years old, made of American steel, and can open more than just a beer bottle. The pull tab cans may be ok but no good for really sucking one down. Runs out too slow. Did you ever get into a beer shooting contest? I won my share about 55 year ago. Never got a trophy or a participation ribbon but did get wobbly a few times. Crack one for me and I’ll do the same for you.
Happy New Year
Iowa Dave

[cpaharley2008]

When we see one another again you will have to explain what a beer shooting contest is?

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

When we see one another again you will have to explain what a beer shooting contest is?

You never opened both ends at once, thumb over one and then open the other end, raised it to your mouth, gave it a light shake, pulled both thumbs off at once and drank it all without spilling any? Comes out pretty fast!
Maybe so fast that it backs up and comes out your nose.
Laughter ensues. Helps if the beer is real cold and cheap.
Iowa Dave .

[cpaharley2008]

I have done something similar but with keg beer but not canned. Tried drinking from the hose while being held upside down....did not work!

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

You never opened both ends at once, thumb over one and then open the other end, raised it to your mouth, gave it a light shake, pulled both thumbs off at once and drank it all without spilling any? Comes out pretty fast!
Maybe so fast that it backs up and comes out your nose.
Laughter ensues. Helps if the beer is real cold and cheap.
Iowa Dave .

Geez, almost made my morning coffee shoot out my nose.

Ron

[HABBERDABBER]

These openers have the same appearance just as the key used by the Europeans to unlock the Church’s door.
The ends of the openers have almost the same appearance as the large church keys have for opening doors.
https://kitchentoon.com/why-is-a-can...-a-church-key/


Was it given by the monks who would store beer in cellars? Or was it because the surface of cans cut by these tools would look like a church’s roofline? My best guess is, we will never know for sure.

But the most plausible theory seems to be its similar appearance with keys used in churches. Despite all these theories, can openers surely caused enough commotion to become a collectors’ item in modern times!
https://jarandcan.com/why-is-can-ope...ed-church-key/


Madison WI is graced with this old bar & music venue.
Churchkey Bar & Grill - Madison, WI - About The Churchkey

[Oldtimer]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

You never opened both ends at once, thumb over one and then open the other end, raised it to your mouth, gave it a light shake, pulled both thumbs off at once and drank it all without spilling any? Comes out pretty fast!
Maybe so fast that it backs up and comes out your nose.
Laughter ensues. Helps if the beer is real cold and cheap.
Iowa Dave .

Ahhhh the old shotgun drink.

David

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by Oldtimer

Ahhhh the old shotgun drink.

David

Yup, the time honored stupidity drink.
What are you boys up to?
Nothing much officer, just setting around shotgunning a few beers
Don’t decide just before the park closing hours to make a beer run to town.
Nope officer we have plenty and we’re just going to crawl into our tent and go to sleep.
Good, then I won’t have to peel you out of your car.
It was like being in a B movie. And fun while it lasted.
Iowa Dave

[John in Santa Cruz]

i always thought it was because the can opening looked like a church steeple.

[oldwave]

explains a lot on this forum