I finally found an Atwood tool that I don't like!

Gadget Guy · **on:** January 30, 2010, 09:39:02 PM

Yuck! What was Peter thinking on these?

http://atwoodknives.blogspot.com/

Sazabi · **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:48:07 PM

Eh, I think they're - dare I say it? - /too/ limited. I could see it being better if the other end was a Phillips screwdriver, but I'd rather just have a Keyton or G4 Prybaby. *shrugs*

Gadget Guy · **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:49:49 PM

My only problem is like you said, it's limited and it cost $70.

Neil · **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2010, 09:52:32 PM

Not floating my boat either.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:36:56 PM

Not a whole lot of function for $70 $:-\$

AHB · **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:39:54 PM

It looks rather.... limited. $:-\$

Freudian Frog · **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:40:13 PM

I really like it... but not for $70.

jim guy · **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:51:02 PM

70 dollar beer bottle opener? Id rather use my skeletool and spend the 70 bucks on beer!

jim guy · **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2010, 10:53:13 PM

oh yeah and my skeletool opens them in one shot not 2

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:23:59 PM

I skipped this one too.

One tool (screw driver), one admittedly poorly functioning tool (opener). Made of Titanium (IME not the best screwdriver material)

AND (as mentioned)

$70

A lot for a little IMO. $:-\$

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:27:24 PM

It needs to unscrew and have a secret compartment inside.....or something. $:-\$

Benner · **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2010, 12:51:32 AM

I quite like it actually. Like Bob said need something inside. Maybe a bit holder in one half with a phillips bit in it or something.

DaveK · **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2010, 04:49:25 AM

It looks good, but doesn't actually seem to do a lot

nuphoria · **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:13:23 AM

Odd departure for him

They sold in a flash as ever though!

Zack · **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:27:20 AM

I agree with Ben and Bob. You could unscrew it and have one or two standard bits. Have where the keyring goes the stardard 1/4 hex drive and then you could use the brewdriver has a high torque handle. And why make something that takes two times to do. Any SAK can do it in one, hell a bic can do it in one. These need more work in my opinion.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2010, 04:30:45 PM

But with the intro of Raker, JDR, & other(s), the day of Atwood doing what he has on blogspot may be numbered. And he have to got the traditional way like everyone else.

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** February 16, 2010, 04:32:24 PM

Atwoods are that collectable that I don't think that will ever be the case.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2010, 08:20:01 PM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on February 16, 2010, 04:30:45 PM

But with the intro of Raker, JDR, & other(s), the day of Atwood doing what he has on blogspot may be numbered. And he have to got the traditional way like everyone else.

If he keeps coming up with tools like the Brewdriver his days will be numbered.

What a stinkbomb of a tool!

ecfiffer · **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2010, 03:21:54 AM

seriously, wtf?

Precise · **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2010, 08:44:20 PM

Why carry the brewdriver when you can get sooo much more in an equally sized package? It looks pretty bulky to me. The smaller one doesn't seem much better.

However, if he made it longer it could be a kuboton that has has a screwdriver and poor bottle opener.

boss429 · **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2010, 07:48:09 AM

Quote from: Benner on February 16, 2010, 04:32:24 PM

Atwoods are that collectable that I don't think that will ever be the case.

Ditto that!-I couldn't say it better.
I think Atwood has at least a PhD in marketing!

Freudian Frog · **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:22:52 AM

Quote from: boss429 on February 22, 2010, 07:48:09 AM

Quote from: Benner on February 16, 2010, 04:32:24 PM
Atwoods are that collectable that I don't think that will ever be the case.
Ditto that!-I couldn't say it better.
I think Atwood has at least a PhD in marketing!

Actually, no... in a classic supply demand model and he's missing out on a lot of money.

His market isn't very large either, as other things and people have picked up the slack since he started.

Benner · **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2010, 07:30:10 PM

You're missing out on one vital piece there, the fact that his market isn't very large because he limits it. The guys sells out on everything in hours and people buy from him, not necessarily because they like the design, but because they are hooked into Atwood collecting. For him to suffer with poor designs, he would need to release bad after bad one for a long long time. I honestly reckon the guy could sell out on anything small and metal just because his name is on it.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2010, 08:24:51 PM

Quote from: ecfiffer on February 19, 2010, 03:21:54 AM

seriously, wtf?

Huh??

Zack · **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2010, 08:59:35 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on February 23, 2010, 08:24:51 PM

Quote from: ecfiffer on February 19, 2010, 03:21:54 AM
seriously, wtf?

Huh??

I think he was commenting more on the poor design than the comment.

grimm_kaosboy · **Reply #25 on:** February 24, 2010, 02:49:07 PM

Have to say that I agree with the majority here. Stinker of a tool, but people will still snap them up, just because his name is on it.
I bet dollars to donuts that if ANYBODY else made this tool it would sit on a shelf and collect dust. I'll stick with my superbug, opens bottles in one shot and is a 5/16th's wrench. Screwdriver tip and has a 1/4 inch driver along with a phillips bit captive in a cut out. For less money. Although it is "only" steel.

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