G5 Prybabies for sale now on Atwood site.

[Mr. Whippy]

They may even last an hour before they sell out.


http://atwoodknives.blogspot.com

[frugalscotty]

Gone...

[Mr. Whippy]

 

Man, those links don't last long....

[cerbera147]

I like these threads

They begin with "Atwoods up for sale" followed quickly by "Gone"; everytime. Peter Atwood must be some kind of marketing genius or something 

[Mr. Whippy]

My hope is that someone who doesn't follow Peter's blogsite can maybe jump over there and catch an item for Atwood price instead of aftermarket price.

[AHB]

My hope is that someone who doesn't follow Peter's blogsite can maybe jump over there and catch an item for Atwood price instead of aftermarket price.

I actually had the chance to grap one, but decided it wasn't for me.. So thanks for posting these sales Nate.. 

[Gadget Guy]

That G5 Prybaby looks awesome!     I really love the grinds on it.    Peter's work just keeps getting better and better.

[J-sews]

Wow, those sales don't last very long do they?

[Pacu]

wonder if it p*sses him off at his stuff being sold on ebay at many times the price

free market applies i guess

[Gadget Guy]

wonder if it p*sses him off at his stuff being sold on ebay at many times the price

free market applies i guess

Yes it does...     He makes notes of people that sell his stuff on eBay and if he catches them they are banned from buying direct from him.  It has gotten much better the past couple of years. I can still find Atwoods at direct prices without any problem. 

[Gadget Guy]

I was lucky enough to get one.   

[Sparky415]

I don't need one but 

[El Rago]

not wanting to disrespect in any way and please do not misunderstand me, but whats so good about these tools? because, if they are reaaly good, I should start buying as well.

[ari6126]

not wanting to disrespect in any way and please do not misunderstand me, but whats so good about these tools? because, if they are reaaly good, I should start buying as well.

Atwoods are made by hand with great fit and finish. Many are made with exotic materials with interesting finishes and stamps. Depending on the exact model, they can also be very practical. However, like many things produced in small numbers, many people collect them.

[cerbera147]

not wanting to disrespect in any way and please do not misunderstand me, but whats so good about these tools? because, if they are reaaly good, I should start buying as well.

Atwoods are made by hand with great fit and finish. Many are made with exotic materials with interesting finishes and stamps. Depending on the exact model, they can also be very practical. However, like many things produced in small numbers, many people collect them.

Agreed; the fact his stuff is handmade in limited numbers makes them even more popular. Not a bad business plan 

I've never had an Atwood but do have a JDR Hammerhead. If the Atwoods are anywhere near as good Joshua's work then he must be onto something

http://www.jdrknifeandtool.com/

[Mr. Whippy]

Atwood tools are by no means meant to substitute for full sized tools.  They are meant to be handy pocket/keychain tools.  The wrenches fit as well as a Snapon wrench--which is amazing in its own right.  Pry tips are as good as any at that length.

His designs are visually pleasing, easily pocketed, and (at least the steel ones) work as advertised.  That fact that he is as much an artisan as toolmaker adds a level of charm to the tools.

As an aside, my latest version PocketToolX Piranha is also a very handy tool, although significantly larger than an Atwood.  I have no qualms in recommending them as a EDC pocket tool.

As you may have found out cerebra, the Titanium one piece tools mar and ding much more easily than steel ones.  While I occasionally pick up Ti Atwoods (and JDR's), for EDC only steel tools.

[El Rago]

thnx guys, my eyes have been opened now. I should look into something like that too.

now, lets see, if I dont buy food this month...

[cerbera147]

Having the cash is only half the battle. You have to be fast enough to get one when released 

Or else pay inflated prices by someone trying to make a fast buck 

[Gadget Guy]

not wanting to disrespect in any way and please do not misunderstand me, but whats so good about these tools? because, if they are reaaly good, I should start buying as well.

Atwoods are made by hand with great fit and finish. Many are made with exotic materials with interesting finishes and stamps. Depending on the exact model, they can also be very practical. However, like many things produced in small numbers, many people collect them.

Agreed; the fact his stuff is handmade in limited numbers makes them even more popular. Not a bad business plan 

I've never had an Atwood but do have a JDR Hammerhead. If the Atwoods are anywhere near as good Joshua's work then he must be onto something

http://www.jdrknifeandtool.com/

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We'll have to fix that!   

[Vladimir]

Stamped Mini Poltergeists for sale now!