Thoughts on Atwoods?

[NeitherExtreme]

Just wondering what general opinions people here have on Atwood tools? I've never had or carried one (or seen one )...

Also, what do you think of this one in particular? There's a few others like it on the main home page as well.
http://www.atwoodknives.com/home/18920477.php
http://www.atwoodknives.com/

[Anthony]

Waaaay too expensive IMO.  What can these tools do that a $5 CountyComm pry bar can't?  Or a SAK for that matter?

They also look too small to apply any real leverage, and too small to hammer. 

[Tom Munch]

We had a similar thread a month or so ago.  I really like the Atwood tools even though they're expensive.  The one you have pictured is new to me, but it looks pretty cool!

Tom

[NeitherExtreme]

We had a similar thread a month or so ago. 

Must have missed that one. I personally think they look great, though they seem a little pricey, so I'm interesed in hearing how they've worked out for those that have them?

Also, I just saw that new tool for the first time and was wondering if anyone knows how well it works?

[WhichDawg]

wow! no thanks, I'll get a Vic Champ+ and a couple of cases for that much! but thanks for the link and info! they are pretty!

[jay_imok]

let's face it: we're all gadgeteers at one level or another.

these "tools" just happen to be the quintessential gadgets.

i would have them all if i could. on a BIG jailers key ring.

and jing-a-ling i would go....

[NeitherExtreme]

let's face it: we're all gadgeteers at one level or another.
these "tools" just happen to be the quintessential gadgets.
i would have them all if i could.

Guilty as charged!

[Tom Munch]

That's the spirit!

[WhichDawg]

you know, looking at his stuff more, they do have that certain pride and tough look about them,
he is a craftsman. He's in a business and his price is probably directly related to his labor and research and tooling,
plus it looks like he really makes em last.

I like, I really do but I can not afford a 140 dollar prybar! But if you can, god bless and
god bless us all everyone!

[CQC-7]

My wife ended up buying a G2 mini prybaby for me for Christmas.  I was going to order one and she decided to take it upon herself to get one for me.  I liked that little tool from the moment I first seen it.  On Dec 25th, it will be mine, all mine.   Then I can put it to good use      opening bottles.

[Benner]

I like, I really do but I can not afford a 140 dollar prybar! But if you can, god bless and
god bless us all everyone!

$140!!! 

It would probably cost £300 over here in the UK. 

[Splat]

I think they're expensive and limited in use, but hey what do I know.  I made my own mini-pry from a small pry bar found at Ace. Coupled with the Core or Vic Spirit I EDC, I can't see a need to carry anything else.
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Splat

[mpi]

i see them as moderately useful and really overpriced.  i know many folks on many boards that love them.  i had one briefly to test and review and thought it was less than useful.  just too small and short to be much more than a really expensive wedge.

   They are just status symbols, and as such are just fine.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I always liked them from afar, would I ever get one no, there too expensive by half despite the quite beautiful lines, there really not that functional due to there tiny size

It is an interesting concept though, the whole tacticle prybar has quite a few possible uses, so I hope it continues to be developed

[M.TEX]

 Yes I own 3 tools . One Keyton and 2 prybars ( small and large ) we all know about the price but once you
 get your first it's hard to say it was a bad Idea....some tools could be more used than others but in my
 case the Regular prybars do the job fine.....

 So give a try and see what do you think.....

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Yes I own 3 tools . One Keyton and 2 prybars ( small and large ) we all know about the price but once you
 get your first it's hard to say it was a bad Idea....some tools could be more used than others but in my
 case the Regular prybars do the job fine.....

 So give a try and see what do you think.....

I don't think it was a bad idea at all mate, in fact fair play to the guy for inventing a whole subsector, but there just not for me

[CQC-7]

I like them for a few reasons.  I shoot a lot so I can use it to remove a stuck case from the chamber of a .22 easily.  It is more convenient to use the tool for sight adjustments because there is no opening/closing to accomplish this.  I open a lot of bottles .  I also play a lot of golf and it is easy to use the tool to repair pitch marks and clean the grooves on my clubs.  As an actual prying tool I believe that it can do the job but it is a little short for major prying.  However, if I would clamp down with the plier jaws I could pry a lot of stuff without carrying a true pry bar.

[NeitherExtreme]

However, if I would clamp down with the plier jaws I could pry a lot of stuff without carrying a true pry bar.

So a Crunch and Prybar sounds like a winning team!

So no one's heard anything on the one with the bit driver... Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait and see if they catch on.

[CQC-7]

However, if I would clamp down with the plier jaws I could pry a lot of stuff without carrying a true pry bar.

So a Crunch and Prybar sounds like a winning team!

So no one's heard anything on the one with the bit driver... Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait and see if they catch on.

I was thinking that exactly.  A crunch paired with the atwood.  The model with the bit driver is pretty new I guess.  For me it would handle all the tasks that I use my multitool for anyway.  The Prybaby will fill that gap that cannot be filled with the normal array of tools that I carry now without breaking or damaging one.

[NeitherExtreme]

That new one would also carry a bit that could be put in the Crunch's handle for harder use.

[jay_imok]

we need to stop thinking of them as "tools" and acknowledge what they really are: pieces of miniature sculpture.

then the cost doesn't seem so dear as we are supporting an artist.


"sculpturettes" has a nice ring. the man is a dedicated craftsman.

[NeitherExtreme]

Hmmm, So they're Functional Art... Does that mean I need some of them so I can be more cultured?

[CQC-7]

That is exactly what it means.

[NeitherExtreme]

That is exactly what it means.

Well, then I say it's a very reasonably priced item... Most things that make a person cultured cost quite a bit more and are quite a bit less useful.

[CQC-7]

They are useful to some but not for all.  I guess.  For example, I have a use for the tool that I like.  You may have no use at all for the same tool.  For me the model with the bit is almost completely useless, but for a guy that is tightening and adjusting with the same size bit day in and day out it amy be a godsend. 

They are little works of art in their own special way.  A guy made somthing functional that would fill a small market gap and I guess that you could say that it was a success for the most part.  Try selling a steel bottle opener to your wife for $30 and see how she responds.        

[jay_imok]

...selling a steel bottle opener ... for $30 ... 

so then $150 might be a stretch?

[CQC-7]

$150 might lead you to going missing if you buy it without first consulting the wife.

[tomcrx]

The crawdaddy looks similar to the Wenger Universal Wrench

[yellowhammer]

I've not even seen an Atwood in the flesh, but I know I need several at least I especially like the Bottlebug in the first post. Alas, being on the dole & skint means it's not gonna happen just yet, so I make do with one of these;



and an old Victorinox blade on my keyring;



The Vic. blade was found while metal-detecting (hence the characterful covering of crap), so total cost was £3.50... 

Still wanna Prybaby though

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Nice bit of recycling there mate