Did someone say "Atwood"?

powernoodle · **on:** December 07, 2015, 01:31:27 PM

Yeah, a $3.00 Gerber Shard does the same thing, but why pay your mortgage and buy groceries when you can hoard expensive pry tools instead?

http://www.atwoodknives.com/

ducttapetech · **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2015, 01:46:23 PM

WOW! Very nice man!

magentus · **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2015, 03:55:48 PM

They look amazing PNozzle, but do you have anything to picture them with for scale?

Also, what's the teeny tiny wedgy one in the centre?

powernoodle · **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2015, 04:32:23 PM

Quote from: magentus on December 07, 2015, 03:55:48 PM

do you have anything to picture them with for scale?

Note the torx fasteners on this early PS4.

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Also, what's the teeny tiny wedgy one in the centre?

Peter Atwood threw that in as a freebie with one of my purchases. Its basically a mini pry tool or wedge. Its probably a piece of scrap metal, which is why it was free!

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2015, 04:40:07 PM

That microcard is fantastic.

sawman · **Reply #5 on:** December 07, 2015, 04:46:29 PM

Not my thing these days as I believe they're overpriced for what they are.

That said, that really is a beautiful collection

JP · **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2015, 05:26:13 PM

Quote from: magentus on December 07, 2015, 03:55:48 PM

They look amazing PNozzle, but do you have anything to picture them with for scale?

Also, what's the teeny tiny wedgy one in the centre?

Is it one of the "thumbnails"?

powernoodle · **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2015, 07:51:01 PM

Quote from: JP on December 07, 2015, 05:26:13 PM

Is it one of the "thumbnails"?

I'm not sure. I googled it, but didn't get any love.

Quote from: sawman on December 07, 2015, 04:46:29 PM

Not my thing these days as I believe they're overpriced for what they are.

I totally agree with them being insanely overpriced from a pure utilitarian perspective. I have made the same argument about Busse fixed blades, Sebenza folders, and many other "high end" toys. Atwoods don't pry better than Gerber Shards, and Sebenzas don't actually cut stuff better than Spyderco Delicas. What people are buying with these expensive toys is, in my view, the good vibes that come from owning and carrying these items. We are buying "feel good".

I own about 5 Sebenzas. Half of me appreciates the design, the feel and the superb tolerances. No other knife feels as tight and smooth as a Sebenza. The other half of me feels like an idiot for dropping $430 on a knife. So I'm caught halfway between these two world views. I bought a Les Baer semi-custom 1911 a couple of years ago. That thing is a joy to play with, but all it really does is go "bang" just like a $450 Glock. And it weighs twice as much as the Glock and has half the capacity.

Same with the Atwoods. I no longer carry them, but don't want to sell them either. I could turn my collection into $1000 or whatever, but then that money would evaporate and in a year I would have neither the Atwoods nor the money.

Definitely First World problems.

Aloha · **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2015, 08:12:34 PM

First off great collection of Atwoods

. I completely understand the "feel good" statement. When it comes down to it if you can afford it and it makes you feel good then go for it. I've come to appreciate some quality items I've bought even tho at the time I shuddered paying for them. The enjoyment has lasted far longer than the sting of the cost. The item in many cases has grown in value since as well.

Total up all the BS bought over the years avoiding buying one quality item. Plan, save, buy with no regrets. The item should continue to bring you joy every time you use it or handle it. Just my 2c.

Etherealicer · **Reply #9 on:** December 07, 2015, 08:20:56 PM

Quote from: Aloha007 on December 07, 2015, 08:12:34 PM

First off great collection of Atwoods . I completely understand the "feel good" statement. When it comes down to it if you can afford it and it makes you feel good then go for it. I've come to appreciate some quality items I've bought even tho at the time I shuddered paying for them. The enjoyment has lasted far longer than the sting of the cost. The item in many cases has grown in value since as well.

Total up all the BS bought over the years avoiding buying one quality item. Plan, save, buy with no regrets. The item should continue to bring you joy every time you use it or handle it. Just my 2c.

+1
In the long run, cheap tools are more expensive.

zoidberg · **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2015, 09:22:06 PM

and

David · **Reply #11 on:** December 07, 2015, 09:25:37 PM

Nice collection PN!

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #12 on:** December 07, 2015, 10:44:19 PM

Quote from: powernoodle on December 07, 2015, 07:51:01 PM

Quote from: JP on December 07, 2015, 05:26:13 PM
Is it one of the "thumbnails"?

I'm not sure. I googled it, but didn't get any love.

Quote from: sawman on December 07, 2015, 04:46:29 PM
Not my thing these days as I believe they're overpriced for what they are.

I totally agree with them being insanely overpriced from a pure utilitarian perspective. I have made the same argument about Busse fixed blades, Sebenza folders, and many other "high end" toys. Atwoods don't pry better than Gerber Shards, and Sebenzas don't actually cut stuff better than Spyderco Delicas. What people are buying with these expensive toys is, in my view, the good vibes that come from owning and carrying these items. We are buying "feel good".

I own about 5 Sebenzas. Half of me appreciates the design, the feel and the superb tolerances. No other knife feels as tight and smooth as a Sebenza. The other half of me feels like an idiot for dropping $430 on a knife. So I'm caught halfway between these two world views. I bought a Les Baer semi-custom 1911 a couple of years ago. That thing is a joy to play with, but all it really does is go "bang" just like a $450 Glock. And it weighs twice as much as the Glock and has half the capacity.

Same with the Atwoods. I no longer carry them, but don't want to sell them either. I could turn my collection into $1000 or whatever, but then that money would evaporate and in a year I would have neither the Atwoods nor the money.

Definitely First World problems.

Totally appreciate your comments there Noodle

For me personally, I just never seen to need a pry thingy. I was gifted an EDCGear Wedgie clone by Sparky at the last UK meet, and it wen ton my keys a few days later and has remained there ever since.

I haven't used it yet $:-\$

For those who do use/need them, I totally "get" the functional art aspect of this and other pocket jewellery, but the other point you made of "cheap works fine" means I tend to carry lower value items. I have one semi-custom, a Vagnino Zipslip in D2. My Byrd Tern cuts better and won't hurt as much if lost or damaged.

All that said, there are come nice pieces in that collection of yours, and I do like the mini knife at top left of the first pic

JP · **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2015, 12:50:41 AM

I have had several Atwoods. Sold most..... Which I regret. The ones I enjoyed the most were the Titanium Perfbabies. I didn't use them as tools. Just a toy to fidget with while working at my desk.

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dks · **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2015, 07:40:39 AM

I have several keychain tools - nothing really expensive, in the house, the cars etc. but all I end up using them for is to open bottles of beer.

To actually use them I think you need to have just the keychain tool on you, and since I usually have at least a Victorinox Manager/LM Micra and some other knife or SAK on me I tend to forget the keychain tool.