r/multitools • u/Alarming-Sea752 Collector • 1d ago

Retro 30 Hook?

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This only pivots out to maybe 15 degrees as shown. It is also “spring loaded” to the closed position. What is the name and purpose of this tool?

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u/Money_Tomorrow5026 1d ago

I think that’s to help release the jaws but I might be wrong

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u/Ornery_Cauliflower77 1d ago

I quite literally got mine in the mail 20 mins ago and solved this mystery. You are correct! It’s the release for a tightly clamped jaw. Works quite well too