Compact

[mtrunner]

Picked up a Victorinox Compact mostly for the scissors...
What do you use the multipurpose hook for.
Looking for suggestions...

 

[Venice]

This should be a good thread. Can't wait for suggestions. I only used it for the nail file but never could figure out a good use for it.

 

[aztaco]

Hook has been used for lifting hot items out of a campfire. Such as a pot. That's it for me.

 

[Smaug]

Picked up a Victorinox Compact mostly for the scissors...
What do you use the multipurpose hook for.
Looking for suggestions...

I use it for fishing wires our strings from it of tight spaces. The hook is one of those tools that when you need it, nothing else will do.

 

[gadgetgeek]

I've used it to add a handle when pulling thin cord, as a more gentle marlin spike, not thinking of anything else I've used it for at the moment. I've heard of others using it as a wire bending jig, and for getting a better grip on rig-pull tabs.

 

[jazzz]

Kind of like a crochet hook whilst doing paracord stuff, or any string or rope stuff. Helps to pull a string through where you can’t get your finger through.

 

[mtrunner]

Sounds like no great usefulness for the multipurpose hook...
Love the knife anyway but would have been happier with a different tool than the hook!
Scissors are super useful!

 

[znapschatz]

Hook has been used for lifting hot items out of a campfire. Such as a pot. That's it for me.

Although I don't use mine very often, it does come in handy for occasional chores. In addition to the afore mentioned, I've used mine as an assist when carrying a bale of hay or wire bound newsprint. Especially when considering how little space it occupies, it's nice to have.

 

[Frailer]

As someone who has carried a Compact daily for a couple of decades, the most useful function of the hook is the nail file on the back.

 

[gadgetgeek]

My understanding is that when the hook was developed, twine wrapped parcels were still far more common in europe than they were in North America. The mystery hook is a bit of a legacy thing, sure it doesn't have a use for everyone, but at this point, I'd kinda feel like something was missing if it got taken away. Also, what would go in its place?

 

[Pilsner]

Okay, here’s a niche use:

Taking gaiters off which clip onto your boot lace at the front, in sub-zero blizzard conditions. Yep, that was me in February. That hook was damn useful.

 

[Smaug]

A couple things:

1. The only hook with a nail file on the back is that of the Compact.

2. There doesn't seem to be a better back tool option for that spot. (It's got to be the right thickness)