It's an interesting hypothesis run amok because a core group of biologists WANTED it to be true so badly.
There's a GREAT episode (ep. 425) from the In Defense of Plants podcast that covers the misinformation and misunderstanding perfectly.
Ok. I bought one of these three weeks ago based on this post.
Holy shit.
I've been a Leatherman or knife carrier most of my life. But I have reached for my new Fastback more than most multitools I've ever owned.
In these past weeks I have:
- Taken a fence apart to back a truck into the yard of a friend who was moving.
- Opened several boxes that I wouldn't have needlessly dulled my knife blade on.
- Removed the blade to scrape residue off of a window more than once.
- Used the flathead to pry whatever small retaining clip needed persuasion.
- Cut the end of of zip ties totally flush.
I know not everyone will have this experience. But the disposable blade coupled with a 1/4" bit was an absolute game changer for me.
Thanks, OP
Beware the dead-eyed stare of Senator Screensaver.
I've been a huge fan of this Hultafors Dry Marker for carpentry and woodworking. Having that sheath with a built-in sharpener is excellent too.
I worked with a guy who wore a headlamp nearly all the time. When people would ask about it he would always tell them "There are only two reasons NOT to wear a headlamp. Either you don't have a head, or you don't have a headlamp."
I will never forget this.