The Oldest Tool You Own and Use

The_Virginian · Light Sweet Crude Joined: Jun 19, 2004 Posts: 1528

Mine is a 1971 Ulm made. This pic looks Pre-WWII.

I've had older "tools" like a 1940 TT-33...

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Pops

I just thought I'd mention the ability to repair a tool and of course it ability to be repaired are very important.

I just rec'd a pile of spare parts for a Kershaw needle nose locking multi-tool I bought maybe 15 or 20 years ago.

It has no rivets, only nuts and bolts and I had lost a small nut - they sent me every nut and bolt for the too - including new jaws!

Anyway, my highest recommendation for Kershaw/KAI/ZT.
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My great grandfathers broad axe and falling axe are the oldest.
My favorite though would be my grandfathers christmas tree axe,
I remember him using it into his eighties to trim his trees.
I still keep it almost shaving sharp

ohcomeon · Heavy Crude Joined: Jun 10, 2006 Posts: 122 Location: USA

Well, not really handtools, but since I'm the woman of the house, these are my tools:

1. Cast iron frying pan (deep) which was my mom's and is about 50 years old. Still used daily.

2. Heavy tea pitcher from about 1945, also my mom's. Almost daily use.

3. Old flour sifter from someone's kitchen, don't know who, found at a yard sale. Used frequently as well.