Necessary shtf hand tools

[Bobby B.]

Sure thing:

http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1368&groupID=1500

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/knipex/

They're really neat. Smooth jaws too, so no marking up the surface, and good clamping ability. I'm kind of a tool junkie and I've come to really appreciate this brand for it's quality and usefulness. No affiliation, BTW.

Vise grips are (the brand name for) locking jointed pliers in various forms; another must have for the tool kit. I've found the regular size and the needle-nose versions to be the most useful in my off-road tool kit that stays in the truck.

Forgot another must have -- JB Weld. Never know when that will come in handy.

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Lawn darts

[BayAreaShooter]

Easy. Any respectable SHTF bag has a Leatherman in it. You could go the Swiss Tool route as well.

[Dutch3]

Anvil.
A decent selection of hammers, ranging from an 8-lb. sledge down to a small ball-pein.
Tire spoons/bars and a bead breaker (duckbill hammer works well).
Tire patch and plug kits.
A manual tire/air pump.
Wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, etc.
Decent screwdrivers, sockets and wrenches.
Rope, chain and steel cable.
Axe, hatchet, tree saw, climbing spikes.
Shovels, pick, hoe, rake, fence post driver, pick or mattock.
Digging bar.
Bottle jacks.

[chrisw]

-multimeter
-safety wire (the real stuff)

[FeuerFrei]

How about an old scissor jack, 1 ton come along and 20' of chain. Maybe a 4 ton bottle jack too.

[dwh100]

Can't believe it took 26 posts to mention DUCT TAPE

[FrankG]

duct tape...lots of tape...lol

[Dutch3]

How about an old scissor jack, 1 ton come along and 20' of chain. Maybe a 4 ton bottle jack too.

I forgot about scissor jacks. I do own a few, they can lift a vehicle or move a collapsed wall. Also, old school bumper jacks or Hi-Lift jacks are inherently useful as well.

[Scout2Diesel]

Knipex

Sure thing:

http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1368&groupID=1500

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/knipex/

They're really neat. Smooth jaws too, so no marking up the surface, and good clamping ability. I'm kind of a tool junkie and I've come to really appreciate this brand for it's quality and usefulness. No affiliation, BTW.

Vise grips are (the brand name for) locking jointed pliers in various forms; another must have for the tool kit. I've found the regular size and the needle-nose versions to be the most useful in my off-road tool kit that stays in the truck.

Forgot another must have -- JB Weld. Never know when that will come in handy.

Also, check Sears for the smooth jaw and Lowe's for the Multi tool.

My favorite pliers 11:1 leverage Well worth the $.

[jakobe987]

try out a Crovel http://www.survivaloutdoorgear.com/p...ts_id=54176372

zip ties, duct tape, 550 cord, leatherman, cresent wrench, multi bit screw driver, hack saw with extra blades, channel locks, file, sharpening stone

[ocmsrzr]

Det cord.