Unusual Multi-tool

[smiling-knife]

I just acquired this multi-tool. Made by Ed Wustof of Solingen it is aprox 5 5/8 inches long and 3 3/8 inches max width across the top. It has a hammer head, axe head (1 inch edge), screw driver, crow bar (the attachment on the bottom right has a v-shaped claw end so could be used for removing tacks/small nails), gripper in the middle and 2 wire strippers/cutters. The weight is aprox 8 ounces. Has anyone seen a tool like this before and, if so, was it made for specific purpose? It does look similar to fencing tools but on a much smaller level. Thanks s-k

 

[jdailey4206966]

not sure but a pretty cool lookin tool you got there!

 

[supratentorial]

Ed. Wusthof Solingen Germany c 1814-present (Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings p.309)

The combination tool in this old advertisement (probably from the 1950's) resembles the one in your photo.

 

[smiling-knife]

Thanks very much for the information and advert. It look very similar... if not the same as mine. Cheers!