Thoughts on Atwoods?

[yellowhammer]

Nice bit of recycling there mate

My mate (who found it) knows what he's about when it comes to detecting, and looking at the rest of the knife he reckons it'd been buried at least five years, and hit with a plough hard enough to smash it apart. Not a spot of rust on the blades though - the word 'Rostfrei' springs to mind 

[J-sews]

I like the looks of that paracord-wrapped prybar 

[yellowhammer]

I like the looks of that paracord-wrapped prybar 

You can get 'em from County Comm, and there's a nice little video to show you how to wrap 'em too; http://www.countycomm.com/widgy.htm

I've just re-wrapped mine with gutted cord and it's a lot nicer

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Nice bit of recycling there mate

My mate (who found it) knows what he's about when it comes to detecting, and looking at the rest of the knife he reckons it'd been buried at least five years, and hit with a plough hard enough to smash it apart. Not a spot of rust on the blades though - the word 'Rostfrei' springs to mind 

Thats why I'm a swiss man at heart, I love the fact you can wear them next to the skin in the middle of summer, ignore it for a week, and it'll still be totally free of rust

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I like the looks of that paracord-wrapped prybar 

You can get 'em from County Comm, and there's a nice little video to show you how to wrap 'em too; http://www.countycomm.com/widgy.htm

I've just re-wrapped mine with gutted cord and it's a lot nicer

I want one, group buy anyone

[Grant Lamontagne]

If Peter or anyone who deals in Atwoods is willing, so am I!

Def

[J-sews]

I like the looks of that paracord-wrapped prybar 

You can get 'em from County Comm, and there's a nice little video to show you how to wrap 'em too; http://www.countycomm.com/widgy.htm

I've just re-wrapped mine with gutted cord and it's a lot nicer

Damn, only $5, thats right in my price range.....

....and the little wrapping video makes it look so easy even I could do it 

[Anthony]

After months of carrying my countycomm bar in my front pocket, the paracord wrap has "flattened" a bit and it gives a great grip.  I left a 2" "tail" with two knots at the end so I can grab it fast out of my pocket.  It's probably my most used EDC item; scraping, prying, poking, prodding, chiseling (with a hammer)...you can't break these things.

[yellowhammer]

After months of carrying my countycomm bar in my front pocket, the paracord wrap has "flattened" a bit and it gives a great grip.  I left a 2" "tail" with two knots at the end so I can grab it fast out of my pocket.  It's probably my most used EDC item; scraping, prying, poking, prodding, chiseling (with a hammer)...you can't break these things.

Good to hear; I only got mine yesterday, and have been laid up with man-flu  I'm getting quite desperate to give it a bit of stick!

[Roadie]

I do like the look of that countrycomm pry bar, i'd be up for a group buy!

[Benner]

I do like the look of that countrycomm pry bar, i'd be up for a group buy!

Me too!!!

[Benner]

I can't seem to find them anywhere that ships to the UK.  Any ideas?

[prime77]

While I would love to get an Atwood, any Atwood. I just can't seem to get myself to part with the money for one. I think they awesome looking pieces of "tool art". Until I finally give in and get one I have to settle for my home made key chain prybar that I made.

[J-sews]

While I would love to get an Atwood, any Atwood. I just can't seem to get myself to part with the money for one. I think they awesome looking pieces of "tool art". Until I finally give in and get one I have to settle for my home made key chain prybar that I made.

Suggestion: bevel off the corners and wrap a couple of o-rings around it. Folks will suddenly want to pay you $80 and up for one.   

[deano42]

Hi all

Just thought I would give this a bump as I have a few Atwood tools.

Its an interesting read this thread... its not the normal "wow I have collected everything Peter has made" type of thread, you can see on some fora - I do like the comment, round the edges add a few "o" rings and charge $80.

As an owner of a few of his tools I can recommend them, they are solid and do the job they are made for.  OK, its an individual tool not a multi-tool, but it goes on your individual needs.

I like to support someone like Peter, they stand behind what they make, plus its all custom handmade and fit for the job.

OK, lately his stuff is like "hens teeth", but thats a supply/demand issue.

...anyway lets talk photos:





Thanks
deano

[Carthas]

Yes. These are definately a work of art, and not tools. There is no way that I could justify - even to myself - buying or using one of these little gems. It's hard enough buying a multitool as it is, considering that I can buy a decent toolkit that does a better job than it. And rare as hen's teeth is an understatement, I'd be more likely to get Gordon Freeman's own Crowbar, for a cheaper price, and it'd do a better job too

[silentio]

Yes. These are definately a work of art, and not tools. There is no way that I could justify - even to myself - buying or using one of these little gems. It's hard enough buying a multitool as it is, considering that I can buy a decent toolkit that does a better job than it. And rare as hen's teeth is an understatement, I'd be more likely to get Gordon Freeman's own Crowbar, for a cheaper price, and it'd do a better job too

A video game reference!! Somehow, I just assumed that the forumers here won't be the gaming type... I guess I was wrong.

[Grant Lamontagne]

We have a few gamers here. 

Def

[Thargor]

I think I would pay $195 for a Son of Prything if I was lucky enough to see one available when I visited his site:

http://www.atwoodknives.com/home/12188787.php

Im just so attracted to them, and I love the S30v steel on my Charge TTi so I can imagine how nice these must be to hold, wouldnt dream of using it for anything other than the occasional bottle cap though.

[Benner]

They do look real nice.  A little out of my price range though.

[Thargor]

Actually make that a Damascus Mini Son of PryThing:

http://www.atwoodknives.com/home/18100094.php


 

[yellowhammer]

Deano, if you ever want to get rid of that Bottlebug have a word over here, eh?

[deano42]

Deano, if you ever want to get rid of that Bottlebug have a word over here, eh?

   That will be the last Atwood I will sell.!  To be honest that is the best one I have, that and the booger...  The prybar and keyton are almost redundant.!

I will add you to the list 

Thanks
deano

[yellowhammer]

It looks the most useful to me and, along with the prybaby, the only one I'd really bother with. I know that if I had them in the hand though that I'd soon change my mind. They look very tactile and fiddle-worthy

Where am I on the list, first? Second?

[prime77]

deano, on the Bottlebug how well does the o-ring hold screwdriver bit in use? It doesn't look like it would hold it in place very well.

[deano42]

deano, on the Bottlebug how well does the o-ring hold screwdriver bit in use? It doesn't look like it would hold it in place very well.

Hi

The screwdriver bit fit in place and stays in place surprising well.  I will take a few pix in the next day or so when I get a spare moment.

The o-rings are nice and snug, not tight, snug.  There is no way the bit would drop out thats from the safe and located position.

Thanks
deano

[deano42]

Where am I on the list, first? Second?

Close to the top...         

Thanks
deano

[ducktapehero]

I've never really looked at those before. Those are nice but a little outta my price range.

[eodtech]

Well here are a couple thoughts.

1. Atwood's are expensive - they are hand made by a craftsman in the USA - they are a multitool - they are quality - like everything else you get what you pay for.

2. If you are inclined to invest rather than pee your money away - Atwood's are a good investment ( especially today's economic conditions).
    I'd much rather to invest in Atwood's and other high end custom tools that give it to a bunch of idiots throwing darts at the NYSE listings in the Wall Street Journal.

3. Buy Atwoods and other quality tools and put them away for an investment.
    Atwood's are better than money in the bank as long as knife/multitool/firearms forums still have classified sections !!

[Tarrodemierda]

Well here are a couple thoughts.

1. Atwoods are expensive - they are hand made by a craftsman in the USA - they are a multitool - they are quality - everything else you get what you pay for.

2. If you are inclined to invest rather than pee your money away - ATwoods are a good investment ( especially today's economic conditions).
    I'd much rather to invest in Atwoods and other high end custom tools that give it to a bunch of idiots throwing darts at the NYSE listings in the Wall Street Journal.

3. Buy Atwoods and other quality tools and put them away for an investment.

nice points

id like to obtain one for use,but holy jebus the prices are aiming hi .
still.someday,someday ill have one atwood with a wrench.