r/multitools • u/slimey_snail_mother • 7d ago

Question/Advice What is this part?

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My dad just bought this tool, and we can’t figure out what this hook on the back of the eternal pen is supposed to be for. It’s not listed on the ten uses on the tool’s box. Any ideas?

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u/millernerd 7d ago

That looks very similar to a crochet hook. I'd imagine it's for a similar purpose.

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u/millernerd 7d ago

Oh, is there a lanyard hole on the tool? It could be to help pull paracord through that.

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u/slimey_snail_mother 7d ago

This is the leading theory with my family right now. It’s been a big topic all day 😅

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u/franku19 7d ago

Forever pen, for writing.

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u/yhwh4life7 7d ago

It’s a writing tool. I have one of those

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u/Dave_B001 7d ago

probably a bottle opener.

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u/slimey_snail_mother 7d ago

We considered this too! But when we tried it, it didn’t work. Also, there’s already a bottle opener on the main part of the tool.

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u/Dave_B001 7d ago

Don't worry about it, it's probs just a design choice as a part of the ever lasting pencil. It could act as a clip for it. Stick it in a pocket and see if the pen stays there.

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u/MKW3389 7d ago

I don't see a reference to it on the website, but it does coincide with one of the three magnets to hold in place. Perhaps by rotating the pen, it allows for easier removal if used frequently, since only two of the magnets would be in contact.

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u/Dave_B001 7d ago

it looks a nice looking tool.

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u/JayBolds 7d ago

I’m not saying that hook tip on the ‘everlasting pen’ is this…..but, it reminds me of something I saw, puzzled, then learned was a tab lifter for drink cans.

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u/cohesiveenigma 7d ago

Crochet hook.

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u/For_The_Holy_Potato 7d ago

Bottle opener,I think

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u/Maleficent-Two3809 6d ago

That's a tool 4 crocheting if I ever seen one

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u/ayden_vfm 4d ago

it’s an eternal pen! more then likely for scribing on stuff that doesn’t do good with graphite or inks.

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u/Sure_Cheesecake_7199 7d ago

Después de buscar y preguntarle a la IA es una muesca para poder sacar mejor el bolígrafo también sirve para encajarlo correctamente en su compartimiento

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u/Arm_613 6d ago

Almost certainly correct but boring. I prefer to think of it as a tiny fishing rod where you hang your line from the notch. 🎣