kind of a multitool , help with I.D please

Dunc · **on:** July 01, 2007, 07:36:51 PM

Just trying to I.D this for someone .WAS MADE BY "SNAIL BRAND"( LOVELY IMAGE OF A SNAIL ALSO).

ON THE OTHER SIDE IT SAYS "SOLID CAST STEEL AND ENGLISH MAKE".

Wondered if anyone knows any info about it and being cast steel would it have been heat treated and would it hold an edge .

Dunc

supratentorial · **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2007, 08:04:25 PM

It's an old crate opener. I'm not sure of its age. It's missing the wooden handles (see photo*).

Snail Brand still manufactures tools: http://www.smithfrancistools.co.uk/Default.asp?Page=35

* photo borrowed from http://www.oldtools.co.uk

Dunc · **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:03:46 PM

Top stuff ;D Thanks very much .

Dunc

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:17:25 PM

It's a Box Tool. I have this one from Lee Valley Tools:

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=32016&cat=1,43456,43407

Everything you need to build, pack, unpack and break down crates.

Def

Anthony · **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2007, 09:50:14 PM

Quote from: Defender on July 01, 2007, 09:17:25 PM

Everything you need to build, pack, unpack and break down crates.

Def

Unless of course, the guy that made the crate used screws, then all you'd need is a drill ;D

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:06:50 AM

I think that's what the axe part is for!

Def

supratentorial · **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2007, 02:15:30 AM

Not exactly the same but...Stanley's website has some nice shots of the Fubar in action:

Looks like fun! :grin:

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2007, 03:40:16 AM

Quote from: supratentorial on July 02, 2007, 02:15:30 AM

Not exactly the same but...Stanley's website has some nice shots of the Fubar in action:

Cute name!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2007, 03:41:42 AM

I have been looking at those lately... but they seem a little pricey. I'd hate to spend $40+ on something I am going to pound into a wall. I can get a good sledge hammer and prybar for less than that.

Def

supratentorial · **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2007, 05:25:26 AM

Quote from: Defender on July 02, 2007, 03:41:42 AM

I have been looking at those lately... but they seem a little pricey. I'd hate to spend $40+ on something I am going to pound into a wall. I can get a good sledge hammer and prybar for less than that.

Def

Menards had them on sale a few weeks (or was it months??) ago. Some places on the net have it for as low as $26.99. I might have to pick one up someday. ...Do you think it's legal for street carry? ;D

Anthony · **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2007, 06:17:55 AM

I always pick one up and handle that thing at Home Depot...but I'd never spend $40 on it...actually, I don't think anyone will, there's always the same 6 on the rack.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2007, 12:24:35 PM

You should "accidentally" scratch each one the next time you are in to make sure they are the same ones and that they haven't been selling and replacing them very quickly!

Neat idea, but if they want to sell them at those prices they should consider making them out of a more tactical material like titanium with kraton handles and carbon fiber reinforced shafts! ;D

Def

Anthony · **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2007, 03:18:08 PM

Quote from: Defender on July 03, 2007, 12:24:35 PM

You should "accidentally" scratch each one the next time you are in to make sure they are the same ones and that they haven't been selling and replacing them very quickly!

Neat idea, but if they want to sell them at those prices they should consider making them out of a more tactical material like titanium with kraton handles and carbon fiber reinforced shafts! ;D

Def

And add a "blood groove".

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2007, 03:21:58 PM

Of course- all the best drywall choppers need those to control blood spray! :grin:

Def

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