Roman Multitool - Neatorama

The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK, holds a Roman multitool that dates back to the 3rd Century C.E. When unfolded, it has a fork, spatula, pick, spike, and knife blade.

Link | Photo: Fitzwilliam Museum

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does anyone else smell shenanigans? Is there any other evidence of folding tools from the third century?

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Made by Leatherman.

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@Johnny Cat

Might be difficult considering they didn't have corn. I suppose it could be made a flatbread, and allow you to get a nice mouthful of delicious garum. Mmm, fermented fish pasty goodness!

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'The photos give enough detail for a skilled craftsman/smith to make one. Apply at your nearest Reenactor cutlery supplier'

They're ahead of us:

http://www.armillum.com/product.php?id_product=289

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It's a cool item for sure.

@alexMMR, blasphemy? it was blast for me, was it a blast for you too?

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thats what chrome bookmarks are for

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I have in my pocket, a device that is capable of accessing the entirety of information known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cats and get in arguments with strangers. And also to make notes and reminders for things I need to do as I run around all day doing the work of three people. Lately, I'm using it more and more for the notes piece and I don't know if it's because of the points in the article, or because I'm just getting older. Or maybe it's too much bourbon. Think I'll just accept the risk.

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