Cheap and cheerful???

[kirk13]

Came across this on evilbay.Thought that for £7.50 from HongKong,it might be worth a punt



I'm looking forward to seeing how it does.If it works out well might do for a few crimbo prezzies

[Zed]

looks ok for the money kirk, have you a link  or sellers name 

[Gareth]

well that is interesting, I look forward to hearing how well it copes.

[kirk13]

looks ok for the money kirk, have you a link  or sellers name 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280730715360?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Zed]

looks ok for the money kirk, have you a link  or sellers name 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280730715360?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

cheers Kirk 

[AHB]

If there ever was a knock-off...   



Let us know how it holds up.. 

[Gadget Guy]

It makes me sick that you guys support a direct copy!     Mods: This is my opinion only which Def says I'm allowed.   

[kirk13]

It makes me sick that you guys support a direct copy!     Mods: This is my opinion only which Def says I'm allowed.   

In fairness,I couldnt have told you it was a copy til I started the thread.As cool as Atwoods look,they are the same sorta price as a Wave

[Grant Lamontagne]

You are always welcome to your opinion. In fact, I encourage it.  BUT this is a tool, available to buyers and as such, we will cover it. We cover anything and everything in this market.  If Peter wants us to discourage discussions about things that may or may not infringe on his designs, then he should contact me personally and I'll be happy to set a "no knockoffs" price for him.

Until then, for the same reason as you are allowed to voice your opinion, everyone else is too.

Def

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[50ft-trad]

It makes me sick that you guys support a direct copy!     Mods: This is my opinion only which Def says I'm allowed.   

Well I'm not generally one for one piece tools, but if I was going to get something like this I probably wouldn't pay more than £10 for it anyway. Atwood wouldn't make/sell me one for a tenner .... so as I see it, I wouldn't be doing him out of any money cos he wasn't going to get it anyway

Then again if I did get a cheapo one and liked it, there would be MORE chance I would then move on to a higher market version. Due to the fact that he sells out on all his items in about 30 seconds flat, I think this is probably doing more good than harm. In fact how many of us only got into knives and tools by starting off at the low end and working up? I know I did. I'd never paid proper money for a proper tool unless I knew it was right for me and worth the investment when put into use. Flip side, I've got quite a few items which were really cheap (Mora, Opinel, SRM) and do the job brilliantly so there's no need to spend big money .... again .... personal opinion 

Bottom line: Keep us informed how you get on with it mate - some of us won't pay big bucks for the elite jobbies, but might sacrifice a couple of quid for one of those 

[Gadget Guy]

You are always welcome to your opinion. In fact, I encourage it.  BUT this is a tool, available to buyers and as such, we will cover it. We cover anything and everything in this market.  If Peter wants us to discourage discussions about things that may or may not infringe on his designs, then he should contact me personally and I'll be happy to set a "no knockoffs" price for him.

Until then, for the same reason as you are allowed to voice your opinion, everyone else is too.

Def

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Def,

No drama here... I do not agree with supporting fakes, so I will not support a forum that does. Please delete my account when you get a chance.

I feel strongly about this as you know.  Take care everyone!!   

John

[Grant Lamontagne]

Yes I know you do.  I feel strongly about not deleting accounts so you will be welcome to come back whenever you want, no hard feelings.

The wonderful thing about a forum is it allows people with different opinions to say what they like or don't like about something, which means the other member s have as much right to talk about this as you have to hate it. We won't change you and you won't change them.

Take care out there buddy.

Def

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[WWW]

Looks good for the price! Still, I was wondering how would 8Cr13MoV perform in such type of tool. Atwood also uses knife Steel and/or Ti,  but wouldn't be better to use tool steel like D2? I'm quite a noob in this area, so some clarification will be appreciated!!

[Threeme2189]

It makes me sick that you guys support a direct copy!     Mods: This is my opinion only which Def says I'm allowed.   

I don't think it's fair for the forum to decide what we can discuss  and/or support. (specific products, not broad subjects).
If this forum would have bashed somebody because they talked about, bought, sold or hooked people up with a knock-off or cheap alternative I would be pissed off.
With all due respect to Atwood and his products, if he has a problem with these knock-offs he should do something about it, not us. That doesn't mean I like the idea of these.
Patents and such exist for a reason, but they shouldn't effect freedom of speech.
We've talked about plenty of knock-offs and cheap alternatives before without any ill effects.

But as you said, you are entitled to your opinions as we are to ours.
I hope we'll see you around in the future. 

[kirk13]

@Gadget Guy:No personnal ofense has been ment by this post,and equally none has been taken,and I do hope you wont be leaving MTo as a result of this.

Things I would say are this:None of us are too shy about grabing a bargin where we can,and I gotta say it would be cool to say I had a Ti pocket tool,but I really cant afford one,Atwood or otherwise!Nor could I aford to lose one!

Victorinox make great tools at prices for the everyman(and wenger too!).Gerber likewise,but many of us(myself inclueded)tend to slate them for thier efforts.

If it is a case of copyright infringement,then I'm sure we would all support Atwood in any legal efforts for redress,but if no action is being taken then this is on fact the free market in action!

Any one for a beer? I'm buying!