Are Artifact's and other cheaper tool's welcome in here?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **on:** October 13, 2009, 07:29:09 AM

So far most of the tool's in here are sadly either too expensive or quite rare

So how about a shout out for the cheaper, more accessible tool's like the Artifact

I really like my 2, as they've got a fine selection of tool's, are very strong, and best of all saves me from doing something potentially fatal to one of my sak's/mt if I need to do some prying

So any other fan's of the Artifact, or other cheaper tool's in here???

Freudian Frog · **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 AM

Booya! What's up?

Love my artifact(s). Dunno where they are but I still love 'em.

How 'bout that Pocketwrench II eh? Teeth on the wrench could be better but overall I like it.

Tinnie · **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:27:43 AM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 AM

How 'bout that Pocketwrench II eh? Teeth on the wrench could be better but overall I like it.

Need to get myself one of the Pocketwrench thingymabobs...

I also like those screw drivers that are coin shaped...dunno what they are called though.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:29:35 AM

I like all types of keychain and pocket tools. For $11 (US), the Pocketwrench II is my favorite bargain tool. Dennis had a great idea of adding one to his LM Charge sheath. I tried it and it fits perfect!

http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/PW-1000/PocketWrench-II

John · **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2009, 11:31:29 AM

Quote from: Tinnie on October 13, 2009, 08:27:43 AM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 AM
How 'bout that Pocketwrench II eh? Teeth on the wrench could be better but overall I like it.

I also like those screw drivers that are coin shaped...dunno what they are called though.

Powerful pete!

Yes mike I like the cheaper Artifact too,sometimes because Atwoods tend to hold and sometimes increase in value I was reluctant to use them for that reason,the artifact on the other hand I would carry and use if it breaks I just buy a new one £10

Tinnie · **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2009, 12:52:34 PM

Quote from: John on October 13, 2009, 11:31:29 AM

Quote from: Tinnie on October 13, 2009, 08:27:43 AM
Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 AM
How 'bout that Pocketwrench II eh? Teeth on the wrench could be better but overall I like it.

I also like those screw drivers that are coin shaped...dunno what they are called though.

Powerful pete!

Yes mike I like the cheaper Artifact too,sometimes because Atwoods tend to hold and sometimes increase in value I was reluctant to use them for that reason,the artifact on the other hand I would carry and use if it breaks I just buy a new one £10

Yeppers that it!

Ok so PP and PW are on the list

Quote from: Gadget Guy on October 13, 2009, 08:29:35 AM

I like all types of keychain and pocket tools. For $11 (US), the Pocketwrench II is my favorite bargain tool. Dennis had a great idea of adding one to his LM Charge sheath. I tried it and it fits perfect!

http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/PW-1000/PocketWrench-II

That's a great idea...definitely going to run with that setup if I do get a PW.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2009, 01:45:44 PM

I love both the Artifact and the Shard. I think they are great tools....

And, out of all the pretty tools folks have already posted, I think this one is the best:

But then I could be a bit biased....

Def

David Bowen · **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2009, 02:20:22 PM

I really have mixed feeling about the Shard and the Artifact. My Artifact is bigger than I expected and seems to be real bulky, however the pry end/driver is real sharp and does well at it's intended job. The Shard is perfect for my pocket but the pry end on this one sucks, it's way to steep and when they got this one out of the mold it's rather rounded there. The difference between both of them is like night and day, if my Shard looked more like my Artifact I would take the Atwood out of my pocket and then I would be happy

Course, maybe a file and some hard work could sharpen up those edges, maybe I out to do some modding...or would that be fixing?

David Bowen · **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2009, 02:56:00 PM

Get me a multitool.org edition Shard and I am there buddy!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2009, 03:20:10 PM

Quote from: David Bowen on October 13, 2009, 02:56:00 PM

Get me a multitool.org edition Shard and I am there buddy!

Those are coming....

The Artifact's extra length is a good thing in a pry bar. Length = leverage, which is something all of these short pry bars seem to lack, and is one of the Shard's biggest drawbacks IMHO.

Def

Benner · **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:39:43 PM

Not a fan of the artifact at all. $:-\$ I really dislike that blade.

The Shard on the other hand (which I got today just in case I hadn't mentioned

) is more my cup of tea.

That I can see getting a lot of use, particularly in work.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:52:27 PM

The nice thing about that blade is it's replaceable and that there are a number of different kinds of blades that can be put in it.

Def

Benner · **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2009, 07:58:02 PM

The horrible element however is the lock and the opening.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:01:11 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 13, 2009, 07:58:02 PM

The horrible element however is the lock and the opening.

For you, maybe.

Zack · **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:03:00 PM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 13, 2009, 08:01:11 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 13, 2009, 07:58:02 PM
The horrible element however is the lock and the opening.

For you, maybe.

I have nearly cut myself so many times trying disengage and close the knife on the artifact I just gave it away.

Benner · **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2009, 08:11:50 PM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 13, 2009, 08:01:11 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 13, 2009, 07:58:02 PM
The horrible element however is the lock and the opening.

For you, maybe.

Seems it's not just me after all.

I have never been a fan and never will be, but it certainly works for some other members.

fludunlimited · **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:17:53 PM

Is $22. shipped cheap?

Ill make a batch of my scraps tools, thay are all differant shapes and size.
this one has a flat philips bottle opener and pry and comes from the scrap of the yo-yo.

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 13, 2009, 07:29:09 AM

So far most of the tool's in here are sadly either too expensive or quite rare

So how about a shout out for the cheaper, more accessible tool's like the Artifact

I really like my 2, as they've got a fine selection of tool's, are very strong, and best of all saves me from doing something potentially fatal to one of my sak's/mt if I need to do some prying

So any other fan's of the Artifact, or other cheaper tool's in here???

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:21:24 PM

Quote from: fludunlimited on October 13, 2009, 10:17:53 PM

Is $22. shipped cheap?

Ill make a batch of my scraps tools, thay are all differant shapes and size.
this one has a flat philips bottle opener and pry and comes from the scrap of the yo-yo.
(Image removed from quote.)

Can I jump in on that too?

Want, WANT!

PM me.

Neil · **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2009, 10:27:58 PM

That looks pretty neat actually

cgk · **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2009, 11:12:59 PM

Count me in.

fludunlimited · **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2009, 11:20:25 PM

Ill try and make some tonight and post them in the "Multitools for Sale" forum.
Just got to look through my scrap pile and see what jumps out at me.

Neil · **Reply #21 on:** October 13, 2009, 11:22:27 PM

Quote from: fludunlimited on October 13, 2009, 11:20:25 PM

Ill try and make some tonight and post them in the "Multitools for Sale" forum.
Just got to look through my scrap pile and see what jumps out at me.

That could be painful

Looking forward to seeing the results

John · **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2009, 11:30:56 PM

Some cool little tools appearing

Freudian Frog · **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2009, 01:23:23 AM

That's MUCH more in my price range, Flud. Count me in for one.

fludunlimited · **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:11:37 AM

I posted 3 in the forsale forum.
I broke my last mill bit so Ill replace it tomorow and make more.

nuphoria · **Reply #25 on:** October 14, 2009, 09:34:24 AM

They are interesting

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #26 on:** October 14, 2009, 04:53:10 PM

Nice work there mate

fludunlimited · **Reply #27 on:** October 14, 2009, 05:11:02 PM

thanks

heres a better pic

Nikos · **Reply #28 on:** October 14, 2009, 06:08:07 PM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 AM

How 'bout that Pocketwrench II eh? Teeth on the wrench could be better but overall I like it.

I've been thinking about this. Could it be due to the fact that those teeth are supposed to be made for both metric and US sizes? If that's true, would it be possible to grind away one or the other and be left with just a metric/US-only PW-II with better grip? I reckon the steel is hardened so how would one go about that?

Benner · **Reply #29 on:** October 14, 2009, 06:35:51 PM

Quote from: Nikos on October 14, 2009, 06:08:07 PM

Quote from: Freudian Frog on October 13, 2009, 07:40:18 AM
How 'bout that Pocketwrench II eh? Teeth on the wrench could be better but overall I like it.

I've been thinking about this. Could it be due to the fact that those teeth are supposed to be made for both metric and US sizes? If that's true, would it be possible to grind away one or the other and be left with just a metric/US-only PW-II with better grip? I reckon the steel is hardened so how would one go about that?

Sounds like a lot of hard work that.

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