$2 Challenge- Contender #16

[Grant Lamontagne]

The last tool is the second to arrive- Contender #16 showed up yesterday.



This one is absolutely one of those "design over function" type tools that emphasize looks over actual abilities.  For example, the nose of the skull is a hex wrench, but not a standard 1/4" (6mm) hex wrench so that you could use it for things like computer case screws or screwdriver bits.   



The back side looks suspiciously like the front side with one exception- AOTDDOR is etched into the side.  I'm not sure if that is a brand name or if they simply misspelled OUTDOOR when they put it together- after all, English is not the manufacturer's first language by far.



To get an idea of size (and to toss in a shameless plug!) here is Contender #16 next to this month's Donation Draw prize, a standard 93mm ALOX SAK.  As you can see, it is a fair bit of metal, and really the only actual function you are likely to get any use out of with this one is a bottle opener and a flathead screwdriver.

This brings me to the next point- I hate it when multitool manufacturers include multiple flatheads on a tool, although companies like Leatherman, SOG and Gerber at least offer a variety of sizes.  Contender #16 has four flatheads and they are all exactly the same size.   

If this one cost more than $2 it would certainly not be worthwhile.  As it is, I paid $1.92 for this thing and I'm already thinking I got taken for a ride.

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[sawman]

That's a hiddeous excuse for a tool boss.

[jekostas]

So a large, fancy-ish bottle opener essentially.

Well, I guess you could throw it at someone and do some damage if you really wanted.

[rdub934]

Reminds me of a belt buckle. Lol, at least it was cheap

[Grant Lamontagne]

That is largely the reason I'm not upset I bought it.  Plus it means (hopefully) that no one else will waste money on it.

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