Old Farm tool for urban survival

[chinookpilot77]

So, I don't spend a whole lot of time thinking about Urban survival...its just not much of a concern where I live.

But, I was in tractor supply today and saw a pair of fencing pliers that I am well familiar with from my youth...and I got to thinking what a great, lightweight tool they'd be to help you out in those potential "zombie" type situations.

For those of you unfamiliar with them, here's a picture of a few for sale:

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page...ncing%20pliers


For those that have never used them...they are a small pry bar, hammer, wire cutter and big pliers all in one tool. handy as could be on the farm, I'm sure they'd do well for those of you with a "city" bag.

[Rick]

Every tool box should have a pair....or two. They are pretty handy for a lot of things.

[bacpacker]

I agree they are very useful for many things besides fencing.

[hunter63]

Good idea...have a couple I use for fencing......

[mh89]

I've had a 'hand me down' pair of those for years and never knew what they were called. Thanks to you now i know

[Seniorman]

I agree they are very useful for many things besides fencing.

Yep. I bought a "Diamond, Made In U.S.A." fencing tool around 1980. I can not even imagine how many times it has come in very handy ... even for actually building fence. A great, versatile tool.

S.M.

[Ken]

The ORIGINAL multi-tool. I have several.

[rebel]

I grew up with one of those damned things. They do a mediocre job of pulling staples if you have a hammer to assist and that's about it.

[Rick]

It appears someone wasn't properly trained.

I know, I know. I'm going.

[randyt]

They are handy but I would probably prefer a big ole set of line mans pliers.

[Seniorman]

I grew up with one of those damned things. They do a mediocre job of pulling staples if you have a hammer to assist and that's about it.

I never had a bit of trouble with mine and I've pulled a washtub full of old staples from oak fence posts when I was rebuilding a hogwire fence completely around three acres of my property in California's Sierra, when I owned a vacation cabin there. Maybe it is just how it is used? I grew up in a very rural area of North Arkansas and often worked on farmers' fences using a Diamond fence pliers, so was kinda used to it.

S.M.

[Webchimp]

I need to pick up a couple of pairs of those

[rebel]

I never had a bit of trouble with mine and I've pulled a washtub full of old staples from oak fence posts when I was rebuilding a hogwire fence completely around three acres of my property in California's Sierra, when I owned a vacation cabin there. Maybe it is just how it is used? I grew up in a very rural area of North Arkansas and often worked on farmers' fences using a Diamond fence pliers, so was kinda used to it.

S.M.

You know what? You're right! You all get a few and feel good.

[chinookpilot77]

I don't think their primary job would be pulling staples in that kind of situation anyway....

[hunter63]

I don't think their primary job would be pulling staples in that kind of situation anyway....

What is your vision on city uses?

[Rick]

Another good tool. Channel Lock makes this one.

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A similar version by Channel Lock

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[aflineman]

Another good tool. Channel Lock makes this one.

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Those are about worthless, for many things. MAYBE as a Firefighter's tool (as they were originally intentioned), but I doubt it.

[Rick]

Well! I'm unboxing the pair I was sending to you. So there!

[BUSH]

I have a pair of fencing tools in both of my POV's bug out bags.

[Old GI]

We have several fencing tools and use them about once a month on our range fencing that surrounds our 35 acres.