Cool bunch... Looking forward to the rewives
EDCgear copies a lot of interesting stuff.
Quote from: AaronX on September 12, 2014, 06:39:44 PMEDCgear copies a lot of interesting stuff.Fixed. I have yet to see an original product of theirs. The tweezers are Uncle Bills Sliver Grippers, the pry bar is the Pocketwrench II, the keychain screwdrivers are from CountyComm I think, the keychain dangler is the Monroe Dangler, the scissors are True Utility Scixors, the carabiner is Leatherman, ... you get the idea.
I find it surprising that I did't have a CRKT Eat'n Tool in my collection. Then I ordered two off of eBay. One I figures was a copy, the other, a real one. Before these could arrive, I found at a local store, a Pazoda and Eat'n Tool combo pack. I brought that home as it was the first time I have ever seen an Eat'n Tool locally. Then of course the other two came in. The one I thought was a fake came in black, and the online photo showed no markings on it. It was also cheaper than the real deal...but I got confused when it arrived, as it appeared to have the same markings as the other two that I now had in my possession.Upon closer inspection, the black one is thinner material wise...and would it be safe to assume this is a fake, or a real deal? Also, the black came with a larger D ring carabiner that doesn't fit in the right hole as seen with the other two real ones. I am hoping I have a fake, as I bought it thinking it would be. Am I correct?So now I have 2 or 3 real Eat'n Tools on my hands. Can anyone tell me if the black one is a copy?
Had to say, black is an option on their website.
So it is probably real then?
Quote from: Chako on September 28, 2014, 02:25:45 AMSo it is probably real then?Most likely. The logo & text print appears identical and consistent between the three.Counterfeiters don't usually go to these lengths...unless we're talking about replica watches for example...with Swiss watch replicas they make sure every cosmetic bit is replicated to a minute detail.
NexTool Glacial Pegasus. Another cute and bulky design.
No clue other than to say it is not Ti...as it is magnetic and feels heftier. Hopefully some form of tool steel.As for the TAD design knock off...hand finishing does not make it any more than it is...which is a stainless steel design knock off of the original. Note that it is not as thick as the TAD original either. With that said, it is a whole lot cheaper, and I can use the tool and see if the design has any merit without spending a small mint on a tool I am uncertain I would like. Hence one of the reasons behind this eBay cheap offering list of a tool category I still don't generally get as a whole.I call this exploration of a genre I am still lacking in knowledge and general usefulness. It is my poor attempt to educate myself with these one piece tools.
I think you should make yourself a nice thread and throw in plenty of images. I would love to hear your viewpoints and see your collection.As far as being misunderstood...no big issues there. I know I am most certainly misunderstood by a few members on here...and that is ok. I don't get a few of them either...so I figure it evens out.
Quote from: Chako on October 02, 2014, 11:45:51 AMI think you should make yourself a nice thread and throw in plenty of images. I would love to hear your viewpoints and see your collection.As far as being misunderstood...no big issues there. I know I am most certainly misunderstood by a few members on here...and that is ok. I don't get a few of them either...so I figure it evens out. OK, cool. I may do that soon.cheers.