Thinking about getting an Artifact.

E. Danny · **on:** June 06, 2008, 01:30:46 PM

Does anyone here have an Artifact and what are your thoughts on it?

Also, where could I find replacement blades for it in the USA?

David Bowen · **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2008, 02:03:21 PM

I picked up an Artifact at the Blade show last weekend, have not had a chance to to use it yet except for the screwdrivers that are on it. It's a neat little tool and doesn't weight a whole lot, good bang for the buck. Would come in real handy when you need to do some prying or scraping. The blade that comes in it is an xacto #11 hobby blade, in the Gerber catalog it says the tool is suppose to come with 2 replacement blades, mine did not and I have been looking into it. I figure walmart or any hobby place like jo-ann's or something should be able to carry that blade, if not there is always online stores and ebay.

David

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2008, 02:26:08 PM

Actually, any hobby shop or hardware store should have replacement blades as they seem to be the standard X-Acto type blades used in just about anything else. I have an Artifact on the way to me now, and I was so impressed by it at the SHOT Show I just had to have one. I'll probably get a bunch of them for stocking stuffers at Christmas because I was so impressed with them.

I didn't get a chance to use it for anything at SHOT, and they weren't released to the public yet (or I'd have had one!) so I've had to wait as well. Still, I'm looking forward to putting it through it's paces.

Def

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2008, 02:27:52 PM

I am keen to get one as well.

I am hoping someone here will get one and show what's it's like with the blade and the holder removed.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2008, 02:29:45 PM

I will as soon as it arrives!

Give a body half a chance will ya?

Def

Benner · **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2008, 02:32:44 PM

Quote from: Defender on June 06, 2008, 02:29:45 PM

I will as soon as it arrives!

Give a body half a chance will ya?

Def

Wow, that hint worked without the pokey stick.

From the pics I have seen, it looks as though the blade, the holder and even the locking mech come off really easily. I just hope it's finished well underneath.

E. Danny · **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2008, 02:31:20 AM

I have ordered my Gerber Artifact from Gerber-Tools.com. From last experience with them, the toll should be here soon. Review coming as well

parnass · **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2008, 12:00:47 AM

Looks like Target stores (USA) will be selling Gerber Artifacts. I saw them in a Target store today for the first time. They were located in the same department as Leatherman Multitools and Gerber knives.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2008, 01:19:59 AM

Oh, I didn't notice this. I have one on my keychain right now... ordered it from Amazon at some point.

Someone else will have to take pictures though, I don't have a decent camera.

Stormdrane · **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2008, 01:40:23 AM

I saw them at Target the other day when browsing for clearance stuff(no luck on that though). I had to wrestle with the idea of spending the $10 on the Gerber Artifact or a couple of pizzas, and the tool won... barely.

It feels like a sturdy little tool and I'm looking forward to putting it to use.

Splat · **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2008, 02:22:39 AM

I don't know guys... I just don't see the EDC value of this tool, unless you work in shipping/receiving dept in a company. It looks like a utility knife mated with an Atwood. Ok, I'll shut up now.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2008, 02:31:23 AM

Much like the Atwoods it's essentially a bottle opener for your keychain that has additional features.

But it's hella cheaper.

bobbomatic · **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2008, 02:06:40 PM

I've recently started making Youtube videos and did a little review of the Artifact. Here's the link

Benner · **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2008, 02:17:44 PM

Quote from: bobbomatic on September 27, 2008, 02:06:40 PM

I've recently started making Youtube videos and did a little review of the Artifact. Here's the link

Great video mate.

I'll have to look through your other ones as well.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2008, 03:56:36 PM

Quote from: bobbomatic on September 27, 2008, 02:06:40 PM

I've recently started making Youtube videos and did a little review of the Artifact. Here's the link

Good effort mate

hawkchucker · **Reply #15 on:** September 29, 2008, 12:58:03 AM

Great vid, and I really do want one. I guess I am off to target.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2008, 01:43:15 AM

They're amazing little things!

hawkchucker · **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2008, 10:52:08 AM

I got to handle Defs(artifact Ya pervs). Up in Maine and really that sold me on the thing.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2008, 11:39:12 AM

I bought one today at Target. Can anyone say Atwood?

Besides that, it's a really cool little tool!

665ae · **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2008, 06:51:56 PM

With everything being so crazy around my house lately, I forgot I bought one of the MT.O branded ones! I'll have to find the box and start using it

hawkchucker · **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2008, 09:22:49 PM

That is right the MTO version. I really got to get my memory back. And now I dont have to go to Target.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2008, 03:12:59 AM

You know you want it...

Def

Freudian Frog · **Reply #22 on:** September 30, 2008, 03:14:32 AM

Quote from: Defender on September 30, 2008, 03:12:59 AM

You know you want it...

Def

Yes. I do want that shard. Hand it over.

Wouldn't mind another Artifact either.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #23 on:** September 30, 2008, 03:16:18 AM

When's the Shard going to be available?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #24 on:** September 30, 2008, 03:18:11 AM

I still have no information regarding the Shard... sooner or later I'll get a review posted. In the meantime I've been using it to open a few beverages and can't remember what it was I was supposed to do with it....

Def

Leatherman123 · **Reply #25 on:** September 30, 2008, 03:19:38 AM

Send it to me of course!

How does the bottle opener work on these tools? I have two Artifact's and I don't usually drink anything with a cap..

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #26 on:** September 30, 2008, 03:24:48 AM

It's probably the best Gerber bottle opener. It's a bit shorter, but has the grips cut into it.

Def

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