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Title: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 02:22:07 PM

Inspired by American Lockpicker's giveaway http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,8516.0.html I have decided that a whistle would be a good investment for me to make as I am often out in the sticks with groups of children from work who have epilepsy and sometimes it is necessary to call for other staff for support.

So does anyone know of any good whistles that are loud, able to be put on my keys and very importantly, of a strong construction?  The strength is an important factor as I work with challenging behaviour where I can often be hit and kicked and I don't want to be out somewhere where I need the whistle only to find that it has been broken in an incident earlier that day.

Many thanks all

Ben

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: I'm Still Bison on January 07, 2009, 02:35:44 PM

 I suppose there's newere,flashier fancier whistles on the market,but years ago,I put a good old Acme Thunderer on the keyrings of both Mrs Bison and my daughter.
http://acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/home.php?cat=1

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 02:50:52 PM

Those seem to be pretty solid.  One thing though, I think I'd prefer to have something flatter (unless there is a model there that I missed) so that it will ride slightly better in my pocket on my keys.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 07, 2009, 03:18:55 PM

FOX 40 Micro:

(http://countycomm.com/fox40large.jpg)

Dirt cheap, available anywhere, comes in a two pack and audible for miles and miles and miles!  :D

Oh yeah... and I haven't been able to break one during "regular" use yet.

Def

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 03:22:35 PM

That looks like a good option. Nice an pocketable and looks sturdy too.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gareth on January 07, 2009, 03:29:39 PM

I have one of these, sorry but I can't for the life of me remember the name.  Most outdoor shops will stock it though.  Robust as heck and come in a nice range of colours.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF2430.jpg)

Though as you can see the colour does wear a bit.  :-\

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 07, 2009, 03:34:53 PM

There's a similar one with a survival capsule available from EDCDepot.com.  Marc also carries the FOX 40 line... or at least some of them.

Def

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Leatherman123 on January 07, 2009, 05:24:44 PM

The best whistle, IMO, is the Ultimate Survival Technologies Jet Scream whistle! I have a few Fox whistles, and I think that this is the loudest by far!

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 05:26:42 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 07, 2009, 05:24:44 PM

The best whistle, IMO, is the Ultimate Survival Technologies Jet Scream whistle! I have a few Fox whistles, and I think that this is the loudest by far!

When I did a google search that one seemed the most readily available over here.  Anyone else carried one of those? 

LM123 if it got kicked in my pocket would it be in one piece afterwards?

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Leatherman123 on January 07, 2009, 05:55:19 PM

I'd say so..it's pretty damn tough... I have one on the boat, and while docking the boat one time, my 235 lb self stepped on it and it was fine!  :)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 06:39:26 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 07, 2009, 05:55:19 PM

I'd say so..it's pretty damn tough... I have one on the boat, and while docking the boat one time, my 235 lb self stepped on it and it was fine!  :)

That may be an option then.

Those Fox 40's look good to.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 06:59:58 PM

Ben, none better than this one for the $$$. I have several of them.  :tu:


http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/product_view.cfm?product_line_ID=159

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gareth on January 07, 2009, 07:01:47 PM

My only worry is that they look quite bulky for key-chain carry.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 07:02:02 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 06:59:58 PM

Ben, none better than this one for the $$$. I have several of them.  :tu:


http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/product_view.cfm?product_line_ID=159

They certainly seem like a good option.  :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:19:19 PM

Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 07:21:15 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:19:19 PM

Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Yeah thanks for that!  :twak:

I was waiting for you to tell me about a titanium one actually.  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:22:35 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 07, 2009, 07:21:15 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:19:19 PM

Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Yeah thanks for that!  :twak:

I was waiting for you to tell me about a titanium one actually.  :D

LOL!!!  The Jet Scream whistle is probably the way to go. The titanium one would be great for keychain or neck carry.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: american lockpicker on January 07, 2009, 07:38:00 PM

Benner get an Acme police whistle its a bit bigger than you want but it looks nice, has a 1mile+ range, its British made, and very high quality. I have one and I am very impressed with it.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 07, 2009, 07:38:44 PM

The Jetscream is a seriously good bit of kit :)

The one Gareth's got are about £3 from my local camping store, I can pick you one up if you like, there not super loud, but they are bombproof :)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:40:55 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 07, 2009, 07:21:15 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:19:19 PM

Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Yeah thanks for that!  :twak:

I was waiting for you to tell me about a titanium one actually.  :D

I just ordered one!  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 07:42:17 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:40:55 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 07, 2009, 07:21:15 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:19:19 PM

Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Yeah thanks for that!  :twak:

I was waiting for you to tell me about a titanium one actually.  :D

I just ordered one!  :D

Well I'm just shocked!  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Leatherman123 on January 07, 2009, 07:43:26 PM

That UniqueTitanium site is just like CountyComm!

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on January 07, 2009, 07:46:04 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on January 07, 2009, 07:43:26 PM

That UniqueTitanium site is just like CountyComm!

CC doesn't have the cool titanium gadgets!  :D

*** Did you notice they stole my idea and added "The Key Sergeant"!  :ahhh :D ***

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 07, 2009, 07:46:24 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on January 07, 2009, 07:38:00 PM

Benner get an Acme police whistle its a bit bigger than you want but it looks nice, has a 1mile+ range, its British made, and very high quality. I have one and I am very impressed with it.

I have been looking at acme's after Bob rcommended them as well.  They look pretty good.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 08, 2009, 12:15:15 AM

I dunno- someone I grew up with never had much luck with ACME products...

(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f284/usquan/ACME.jpg)

And he's tried just about all of them!

Def

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 08, 2009, 12:22:26 AM

I have just found a site that sells the Fox 40 micro and also some sliver grippers (something else I have been after), so I am pretty much torn between that and the Jet scream.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Leatherman123 on January 08, 2009, 12:23:15 AM

Believe me Ben, buy the Jet Scream!

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: DaveK on January 08, 2009, 02:15:45 AM

I've got a few Acme referee's whistles, and they seem bloody loud enough to me!

One of hem is plastic and sort of neon orange in colour, that is very loud indeed!

Ben, a tip - don't get a dog whistle :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 08, 2009, 02:24:08 AM

Quote from: DaveK on January 08, 2009, 02:15:45 AM

Ben, a tip - don't get a dog whistle :D

Who let him join?  ::) :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: DaveK on January 08, 2009, 02:27:02 AM

You should know by now that I don't need an invite ;)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 02:24:15 AM

I just picked up a Fox 40 tonight at walmart. Those things are expensive for a plastic whistle($5.50). I plan to try it out tomorrow.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 09, 2009, 07:23:52 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 02:24:15 AM

I just picked up a Fox 40 tonight at walmart. Those things are expensive for a plastic whistle($5.50). I plan to try it out tomorrow.

They are about £6 in the shops over here from what I have seen.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 09, 2009, 07:28:42 PM

http://www.fox40whistles.co.uk/#

Group buy :D

Maybe we could have them engraved for the meet :think:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 08:42:53 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 09, 2009, 07:23:52 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 02:24:15 AM

I just picked up a Fox 40 tonight at walmart. Those things are expensive for a plastic whistle($5.50). I plan to try it out tomorrow.

They are about £6 in the shops over here from what I have seen.

How much are Acme whistles over there? I know I got 2 Metropolitan police whistles for $7 at a pawn shop before the owner raised the prices and they usually cost $15 -$30 on the internet.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 09, 2009, 09:05:58 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 08:42:53 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 09, 2009, 07:23:52 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on January 09, 2009, 02:24:15 AM

I just picked up a Fox 40 tonight at walmart. Those things are expensive for a plastic whistle($5.50). I plan to try it out tomorrow.

They are about £6 in the shops over here from what I have seen.

How much are Acme whistles over there? I know I got 2 Metropolitan police whistles for $7 at a pawn shop before the owner raised the prices and they usually cost $15 -$30 on the internet.

This is the only store that I know that sells them http://acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/home.php  I expect they are available cheaper though.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: DaveK on January 10, 2009, 12:42:43 AM

I didn't realise they were made in Brum. Cool  :multi:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: crls1 on January 11, 2009, 06:46:58 AM

Mmmhh, a bit late, but i think this can help you decide...

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-gives-toot-whistle-tests-coming.html

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/09/whistle-tests-part-two.html

Carlos

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 11, 2009, 09:18:09 AM

Quote from: crls1 on January 11, 2009, 06:46:58 AM

Mmmhh, a bit late, but i think this can help you decide...

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-gives-toot-whistle-tests-coming.html

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/09/whistle-tests-part-two.html

Carlos

Great links mate :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 11, 2009, 10:46:33 AM

Quote from: crls1 on January 11, 2009, 06:46:58 AM

Mmmhh, a bit late, but i think this can help you decide...

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-gives-toot-whistle-tests-coming.html

http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/09/whistle-tests-part-two.html

Carlos

Not late at all.  :)

Thanks for the links.  :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 11, 2009, 05:46:31 PM

My favorite is the ACME Slimline Tornado - LINK (http://www.acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/product.php?productid=79&cat=8&page=2)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 11, 2009, 07:18:55 PM

Just as an interesting aside for you trivia buffs (and trust me, this info is pretty trivial! :D) Miek Brown, aka SGTMike was the original Grand Toolmaster of SOSAK, so you can trust what the man has to say.

Def

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: jzmtl on January 11, 2009, 07:35:54 PM

Quote from: Defender on January 11, 2009, 07:18:55 PM

Grand Toolmaster of SOSAK,

What's grand toolmaster?  ???

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 12, 2009, 12:46:07 AM

That's the lofty title that was initially in place for the moderator of SOSAK.  In keeping with the fancy name, many members had titles as well.  Of course, that was back in the days before the Punishment Chicken!

Def

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 12, 2009, 03:37:41 AM

My title is Assistant Thong Meister and lead Banana Dancer (http://www.mundogasol.com/foro/banana.gif)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on January 12, 2009, 12:05:58 PM

This thread made me go on a rummage...

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_the-metropolitan-1.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=the-metropolitan-1.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_the-metropolitan-box-1.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=the-metropolitan-box-1.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_the-metropolitan-box-2.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=the-metropolitan-box-2.jpg)

These were apparently local police issue many, many years decades ago. 

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gareth on January 12, 2009, 12:09:12 PM

Those look nice.  Somehow I expect they sound really good too.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on January 12, 2009, 12:16:54 PM

Funnily enough they sound like old police whistles :P  <you may slap me now>

 They're loud but probably not on a par with modern ones, nice tone though.

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: DaveK on January 12, 2009, 12:22:37 PM

Quote from: NKB on January 12, 2009, 12:05:58 PM

This thread made me go on a rummage...

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_the-metropolitan-1.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=the-metropolitan-1.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_the-metropolitan-box-1.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=the-metropolitan-box-1.jpg) (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_the-metropolitan-box-2.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view&current=the-metropolitan-box-2.jpg)

These were apparently local police issue many, many years decades ago. 

Neil

Also made in Brum!

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 12, 2009, 12:48:41 PM

Another boot sale find Neil?

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on January 12, 2009, 12:55:43 PM

Not this time.  They were found in the basement of a gentleman's outfitters when it closed down.  Back in time said shop supplied the uniform for the constabulary and apparently the whistles as well.

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: DaveK on January 12, 2009, 04:22:41 PM

Cool story Neil. How many are in the box?

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on January 12, 2009, 06:22:50 PM

Six.  I don't have a date for when they're from but looking at the price I'd make an exceptionally rough guess at 1940.

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 12, 2009, 06:26:34 PM

They really are a great find mate :tu:

One day your going to have to take a picture of you repository of crap erm, curiosity shop :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 13, 2009, 06:11:01 PM

Was very kindly sent an Acme Tornado which arrived today and it seems to be exactly what I was after.  :tu:

Thanks for all the suggestions.  :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 13, 2009, 11:08:25 PM

Where's the photo of you operating it? :pok:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 13, 2009, 11:09:09 PM

Quote from: SporK on January 13, 2009, 11:08:25 PM

Where's the photo of you operating it? :pok:

I'll get one done just for you.  ;)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 13, 2009, 11:10:31 PM

Quote from: SporK on January 13, 2009, 11:08:25 PM

Where's the photo of you operating it? :pok:

Do you really want to see a picture of Ben with his lip's pursed :o :o

Now Sue on the otherhand... :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 14, 2009, 12:36:44 AM

Quote from: Micky d on January 13, 2009, 11:10:31 PM

Quote from: SporK on January 13, 2009, 11:08:25 PM

Where's the photo of you operating it? :pok:

Do you really want to see a picture of Ben with his lip's pursed :o :o

No not really... :ahhh :ahhh

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 01:01:12 AM

[/quote]Do you really want to see a picture of Ben with his lip's pursed :o :o

Now Sue on the otherhand... :D
[/quote]

I dont know Ben is kinda nice looking. ;)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 14, 2009, 03:23:40 AM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 01:01:12 AM

I dont know Ben is kinda nice looking. ;)

 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :P

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 14, 2009, 06:59:38 AM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 01:01:12 AM

Do you really want to see a picture of Ben with his lip's pursed :o :o

Now Sue on the otherhand... :D
[/quote]

I dont know Ben is kinda nice looking. ;)
[/quote]I think you need your med's changed :o, the one's your on now seem to give you super beer goggles :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 11:23:13 AM

I tell ya its the hair!! I am bald and I am infatuated with the spikyness. It looks like a little forest of trees for the gnomes.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 14, 2009, 06:28:44 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 11:23:13 AM

I tell ya its the hair!! I am bald and I am infatuated with the spikyness. It looks like a little forest of trees for the gnomes.

It can't be for gnomes as Ben's not much taller than one :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 14, 2009, 07:25:08 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 01:01:12 AM

I dont know Ben is kinda nice looking. ;)

Ah cheers buddy!  :)

I'm going to ignore Mike's comment.  :twak:

Mike kindly sent me a different kind of whistle today  :tu: , so now I have one on my work keys and on my house/ car keys which is great.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 14, 2009, 07:26:33 PM

Where's my praise in the Feedback forum you lazy troll >:(

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 11:57:25 PM

Quote from: Micky d on January 14, 2009, 07:26:33 PM

Where's my praise in the Feedback forum you lazy troll >:(

You made fun of his hair so he will make you wait.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: AndyTiedye on January 15, 2009, 05:58:50 AM

You can get a SAK with a whistle:

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-53933-Swiss-Army-Whistle/dp/B000FNI22K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1231995477&sr=8-1

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 15, 2009, 06:55:05 AM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 14, 2009, 11:57:25 PM

Quote from: Micky d on January 14, 2009, 07:26:33 PM

Where's my praise in the Feedback forum you lazy troll >:(

You made fun of his hair so he will make you wait.

He's just so cruel :cry:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 15, 2009, 06:55:46 AM

Quote from: AndyTiedye on January 15, 2009, 05:58:50 AM

You can get a SAK with a whistle:

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-53933-Swiss-Army-Whistle/dp/B000FNI22K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1231995477&sr=8-1

I've got one of those, there not very loud though :-\

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on January 15, 2009, 12:41:11 PM

Then there's always the Wenger Whistle. A very silly SAK. :)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/whistling-beesth.jpg)

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: I'm Still Bison on January 15, 2009, 02:16:58 PM

 I don't know why,but when I see the Wenger's whistle I think of a kazoo.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 15, 2009, 07:06:03 PM

Quote from: NKB on January 15, 2009, 12:41:11 PM

Then there's always the Wenger Whistle. A very silly SAK. :)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/whistling-beesth.jpg)

Neil

Cracking picture mate :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: hawkchucker on January 15, 2009, 08:50:14 PM

OK I got to ask. What is with the little glass bugs. Where did you get them? and what do they signify?

I allways like to hear stories about that kind of stuff. Usually it has a really cool significance.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 15, 2009, 08:50:58 PM

Quote from: hawkchucker on January 15, 2009, 08:50:14 PM

OK I got to ask. What is with the little glass bugs. Where did you get tem? and what do they signify?

I allways like to hear stories about that kind of stuff. Usually it has a really cool significance.

Neil's surname is Bee.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: hawkchucker on January 15, 2009, 08:51:30 PM

Ohhh i see.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on January 15, 2009, 09:00:18 PM

Quote from: Micky d on January 15, 2009, 07:06:03 PM

Cracking picture mate :D

Didn't get much of a whistle out of them though.  Just a slightly higher pitched buzzing.  I really should have chosen a different species for my minions. Not that I had much choice in the matter :D

On a slightly more sensible note. They're little glass bees made in a shop in Whitby (more famous for lucky ducks (http://www.whitbyluckyducks.com/)).  They were one of those silly purchases you make whilst looking round such places on your honeymoon  ::)  I rediscovered them in a pot a few months ago and thought they could assist me in my tool shots.  :)

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 15, 2009, 09:48:04 PM

I'd sooner have glass minion's than the 14 year old work experience lad's I get lumbered with ::)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: DaveK on January 15, 2009, 11:07:37 PM

I think the bees are great. The bee's knees in fact.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 15, 2009, 11:10:10 PM

Quote from: DaveK on January 15, 2009, 11:07:37 PM

I think the bees are great. The bee's knees in fact.

Someone get Dave's coat, he'll be leaving shortly :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 15, 2009, 11:12:58 PM

Quote from: Micky d on January 15, 2009, 11:10:10 PM

Quote from: DaveK on January 15, 2009, 11:07:37 PM

I think the bees are great. The bee's knees in fact.

Someone get Dave's coat, he'll be leaving shortly :D

Already done and gone.  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 15, 2009, 11:38:43 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 15, 2009, 11:12:58 PM

Quote from: Micky d on January 15, 2009, 11:10:10 PM

Quote from: DaveK on January 15, 2009, 11:07:37 PM

I think the bees are great. The bee's knees in fact.

Someone get Dave's coat, he'll be leaving shortly :D

Already done and gone.  :D

Bee-cause he was Bee-having badly? ::)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gareth on January 16, 2009, 02:07:39 AM

Quote from: SporK on January 15, 2009, 11:38:43 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 15, 2009, 11:12:58 PM

Quote from: Micky d on January 15, 2009, 11:10:10 PM

Quote from: DaveK on January 15, 2009, 11:07:37 PM

I think the bees are great. The bee's knees in fact.

Someone get Dave's coat, he'll be leaving shortly :D

Already done and gone.  :D

Bee-cause he was Bee-having badly? ::)

No, bee-cause the joke was bee-yond bee-lief.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on January 16, 2009, 02:09:46 AM

well I'll be....  ::)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 16, 2009, 08:15:04 AM

Oh dear ::) :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on January 16, 2009, 10:18:00 AM

Buzz off the lot of you ;)

At least its not a w l jokes :D

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 16, 2009, 03:11:44 PM

I agree...that would bee awl-ful...

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: DaveK on January 16, 2009, 04:20:04 PM

That just wasn't f-honey.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 16, 2009, 06:36:58 PM

 ::)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on January 17, 2009, 01:01:24 AM

(http://www.comicguide.net/images/smilies/biene.gif)(http://www.comicguide.net/images/smilies/biene.gif)(http://www.comicguide.net/images/smilies/biene.gif)(http://www.comicguide.net/images/smilies/biene.gif)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: DaveK on January 17, 2009, 01:05:39 AM

Here's a whistle:

Purple Titanium Tactical Whistle]Peter Atwwod (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peter-Atwood-Prybaby-Whistle-Knife-Key-Cord-Key-Rope-Ti_W0QQitemZ220342919848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220342919848&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318)

Warning, it's quite a lot of money.....

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on January 17, 2009, 01:18:00 AM

Quote from: DaveK on January 17, 2009, 01:05:39 AM

Here's a whistle:

Purple Titanium Tactical Whistle]Peter Atwwod (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peter-Atwood-Prybaby-Whistle-Knife-Key-Cord-Key-Rope-Ti_W0QQitemZ220342919848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220342919848&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318)

Warning, it's quite a lot of money.....

Just a bit yeah  :o

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on January 17, 2009, 01:32:11 AM

Quote from: DaveK on January 17, 2009, 01:05:39 AM

Here's a whistle:

Purple Titanium Tactical Whistle]Peter Atwwod (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peter-Atwood-Prybaby-Whistle-Knife-Key-Cord-Key-Rope-Ti_W0QQitemZ220342919848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220342919848&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318)

Warning, it's quite a lot of money.....

Insanity! (http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/Smilies/rant.gif) I had one and they are really nothing special. My new ti whistle only cost $29.  :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 17, 2009, 12:15:40 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 17, 2009, 01:18:00 AM

Quote from: DaveK on January 17, 2009, 01:05:39 AM

Here's a whistle:

Purple Titanium Tactical Whistle]Peter Atwwod (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peter-Atwood-Prybaby-Whistle-Knife-Key-Cord-Key-Rope-Ti_W0QQitemZ220342919848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220342919848&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318)

Warning, it's quite a lot of money.....

Just a bit yeah  :o

That is a bit naughty :o

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on February 11, 2009, 01:22:31 AM

I just got this beauty today: 


(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/USNPostItems387.jpg)


It's made out of bowling ball material. Now how cool is that!!  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on February 11, 2009, 01:23:56 AM

That is pretty cool.  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: american lockpicker on February 11, 2009, 04:28:00 AM

Nice.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 11, 2009, 04:34:09 AM

That is nice :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 11, 2009, 07:16:11 AM

That is kinda cool :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 12, 2009, 03:18:20 AM

Are you going to tell us where you got it? :pok:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: 1stcavmp77 on April 02, 2009, 10:20:51 PM

is there anything made by atwood that doesn't have some kind of insane price tag on it? that's just rediculous :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh why do they cost so much? :think:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on April 02, 2009, 11:34:56 PM

Quote from: 1stcavmp77 on April 02, 2009, 10:20:51 PM

is there anything made by atwood that doesn't have some kind of insane price tag on it? that's just rediculous :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh why do they cost so much? :think:

They are custom, they are limited in number and are collected by quite a lot of people.  The prices bump up so high as people are willing to pay the price to get these rare pieces.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Styerman on April 04, 2009, 04:34:25 PM

Flash made a good point in another thread , in cold conditions you should avoid metal whistles , ya know why they don't make metal privvy seats ? I think I'd go with a Fox 40 or a Jet Scream .

Chris

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on April 10, 2009, 04:45:04 PM

Just to update, the Jetscream is still in one piece, so so far so good!  :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: american lockpicker on April 11, 2009, 12:03:12 AM

Has anyone tried one of these?

http://www.botachtactical.com/acto20wh.html

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on April 11, 2009, 12:45:45 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on April 11, 2009, 12:03:12 AM

Has anyone tried one of these?

http://www.botachtactical.com/acto20wh.html

That looks a mean whistle.  By one and tell us about it.  Better still, buy me one and I'll tell you about it :P

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: american lockpicker on April 11, 2009, 05:11:55 PM

I would but shippings $14 from that site.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on April 11, 2009, 09:18:39 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on April 11, 2009, 05:11:55 PM

I would but shippings $14 from that site.

Blow that for a game of soldiers  :o   I'll have a search and see if its available this side of the water.

Just had a hunt round. Looks like the're available from just about every sports outlet.  I'll grab one and let you know what I reckon.

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: american lockpicker on April 12, 2009, 03:35:20 AM

If you can get me a new in package one I'll give you a new P-51 and an Uncle Bills Sliver gripper.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: BenH on May 17, 2009, 01:56:15 PM

Quote from: Gareth on January 07, 2009, 03:29:39 PM

I have one of these, sorry but I can't for the life of me remember the name.  Most outdoor shops will stock it though.  Robust as heck and come in a nice range of colours.

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF2430.jpg)

Though as you can see the colour does wear a bit.  :-\

Second that, very good whistle. Plastidip the end if you're going to Siberia. As for Fox 40s, they don't instill me with confidence. One broken one was all I needed.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 17, 2009, 02:01:09 PM

Well mines very much like Gareths and it was a Life Venture :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on May 17, 2009, 02:02:59 PM

Well I got one of the Acme Tornado 2000 Whistles.  Very, very loud!  Bit of a weird trill sound to them that isn't pleasant but it'd certainly grab attention.  They are bulky though :(

ALP, wander down to your local sports shop, they seem to be sold pretty much everywhere as they're a big hit with referees.

Neil

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gareth on May 17, 2009, 06:04:35 PM

Quote from: Micky d on May 17, 2009, 02:01:09 PM

Well mines very much like Gareths and it was a Life Venture :tu:

Ah, that's what it was called, I couldn't remember.  That pic must be a little old now as almost all the colour is gone from the whistle.  One thing to note about these is that they are really easy to over blow.  A very gentle puff is all that is required to get the best note. 

I have to say that the ones Neil passed out at the meet-up have a very pleasant set of notes to them.  Thanks again for those mate.  :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 17, 2009, 06:59:23 PM

Quote from: Gareth on May 17, 2009, 06:04:35 PM

Quote from: Micky d on May 17, 2009, 02:01:09 PM

Well mines very much like Gareths and it was a Life Venture :tu:

I have to say that the ones Neil passed out at the meet-up have a very pleasant set of notes to them.  Thanks again for those mate.  :tu:

Boyo claimed my one ::)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Nikos on May 17, 2009, 11:28:48 PM

Looks pretty much like this one (https://edcdepot.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?cPath=9&products_id=135).

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on May 24, 2009, 01:01:25 PM

Quote from: Gareth on May 17, 2009, 06:04:35 PM

Quote from: Micky d on May 17, 2009, 02:01:09 PM

Well mines very much like Gareths and it was a Life Venture :tu:

Ah, that's what it was called, I couldn't remember.  That pic must be a little old now as almost all the colour is gone from the whistle.  One thing to note about these is that they are really easy to over blow.  A very gentle puff is all that is required to get the best note. 

I have to say that the ones Neil passed out at the meet-up have a very pleasant set of notes to them.  Thanks again for those mate.  :tu:

I'm quite fond of mine as well.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: FredKJ on May 27, 2009, 05:09:00 PM

A whistle is a very good survival and outdoor item.  The sound carries much farther than your voice and doesn't wear out when signalling for help.  I know www.rei.com carries several good ones.  For a signalling whistle you want plastic for cold and pealess if possible as a pea can freeze up or fail.  Here's a search on REI for their whistles.

http://www.rei.com/search?query=whistle&button.x=44&button.y=5

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: FredKJ on May 28, 2009, 03:36:09 PM

I have a bright orange flat plastic whistle for the outdoors.  Don't carry it on a key ring.  It has an integrated clip for putting it on a belt or other strap as well as a lanyard.  For any outdoor activity I consider it essential EDC.  However I don't carry it otherwise.  In town a whistle would be a security deterrent I suppose.  Some women carry them.  In the outdoors it is a good cheap emergency signal device.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 28, 2009, 06:20:49 PM

Welcome back Fred :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: JohnD on June 12, 2009, 09:04:45 AM

I have one of those JetScreams and a one like Gareths.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: John on June 12, 2009, 08:03:09 PM

I don't have a jet scream but! I wouldn't mind comparing it to this one I own, well! it's looooooooud! believe my ears  :ahhh

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/004-23.jpg)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Paul on July 27, 2009, 02:01:44 AM

This forum is costing me £s I'm into the whistle's now  >:(

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: PyroJames on July 27, 2009, 05:27:28 AM

I picked up an ACME Tornado 2000 a couple of weeks ago.  ACME claims it's the world's loudest whistle (122 decibels!?!) and I believe them.  One short, split-second blast of air into this whistle and my ears ring for 30 minutes.

:surrender:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/PyroJames/Picture006-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 27, 2009, 07:12:21 AM

Fun though :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on July 27, 2009, 01:43:34 PM

Quote from: PyroJames on July 27, 2009, 05:27:28 AM

I picked up an ACME Tornado 2000 a couple of weeks ago.  ACME claims it's the world's loudest whistle (122 decibels!?!) and I believe them.  One short, split-second blast of air into this whistle and my ears ring for 30 minutes.

:surrender:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/PyroJames/Picture006-2.jpg)

I always thought the Jetscream was regarded as being the loudest.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: PyroJames on July 27, 2009, 03:10:10 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 27, 2009, 01:43:34 PM

I always thought the Jetscream was regarded as being the loudest.

I'm not sure.  I can't find Jetscream in my area at all.  "Sgt. Mike" does a test and review of some whistles (http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-gives-toot-whistle-tests-coming.html) and says the Jetscream registers an average of 110.6 db.  He doesn't review the Tornado 2000 though.   ???

The Tornado 2000 is still a great whistle for the money.  I paid a regular price is $3 CAD for it which is about $1 USD or 1.7 GBP.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on July 27, 2009, 04:15:26 PM

I have just looked it up and the manufacturers claim a 122Db level on the Jet Scream as well.  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Craig on July 27, 2009, 08:19:10 PM

Quote from: PyroJames on July 27, 2009, 03:10:10 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 27, 2009, 01:43:34 PM

I always thought the Jetscream was regarded as being the loudest.

I'm not sure.  I can't find Jetscream in my area at all.  "Sgt. Mike" does a test and review of some whistles (http://sgtmikessurvivaltips.blogspot.com/2008/05/who-gives-toot-whistle-tests-coming.html) and says the Jetscream registers an average of 110.6 db.  He doesn't review the Tornado 2000 though.   ???

The Tornado 2000 is still a great whistle for the money.  I paid a regular price is $3 CAD for it which is about $1 USD or 1.7 GBP.

Bargain :tu: I'll have a look for one.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: crls1 on July 29, 2009, 04:29:32 AM

Some of mine  :D

(http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u111/crls1/DSC03459.jpg)

this is particulary LOUD!

http://www.acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/product.php?productid=154&cat=8&page=2

Carlos

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Shane769 on July 29, 2009, 04:57:40 AM

I got a Fox 40 whistle. It's nice, glows in the dark, and is loud... oh yeah, and pea-less! :D What more could someone want? I don't know :think: I got it for free, from the BC SAR Association.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: PyroJames on July 29, 2009, 05:08:19 AM

Quote from: Shane769 on July 29, 2009, 04:57:40 AM

I got a Fox 40 whistle. It's nice, glows in the dark, and is loud... oh yeah, and pea-less! :D What more could someone want? I don't know :think: I got it for free, from the BC SAR Association.

Fox 40 makes some awesome whistles as well.  I've been thinking about getting their micro whistle.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Paul on July 29, 2009, 10:16:55 PM

Two Acme Thunder's arrived today, two Tornado's on their way, I'm giving 3 out to the family - one for me.

Very loud!

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: JohnD on April 05, 2010, 01:02:02 PM

Thought i'd give this a bump, in need of a new whistle. I have the tubular variety, maybe thinking of the Fox 40. Which do you like best Ben?

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on April 05, 2010, 01:34:27 PM

I carried a Jetscream for a while, but it seemed a bit OTT for my needs, so I eventually settled on an orange Acme tornado.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Vladimir on April 05, 2010, 01:41:12 PM

I have maybe 10 different kinds of whistles- from classic metal ones to titanium, and the loudest 3 that I have are:
WindStorm, Fox 40 and JetScream-all pea-less
WindStorm is by far the loudest, but it's to big for edc
Fox 40 Micro is my favorite, very loud, glow in the dark and slim and small for edc carry

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: JohnD on April 05, 2010, 03:13:41 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 05, 2010, 01:34:27 PM

I carried a Jetscream for a while, but it seemed a bit OTT for my needs, so I eventually settled on an orange Acme tornado.

I have a Fox 40 on the way, will let everyone know how i find it when it arrives  :)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: andre0407 on April 05, 2010, 06:42:16 PM

Quote from: PyroJames on July 27, 2009, 05:27:28 AM

I picked up an ACME Tornado 2000 a couple of weeks ago.  ACME claims it's the world's loudest whistle (122 decibels!?!) and I believe them.  One short, split-second blast of air into this whistle and my ears ring for 30 minutes.

:surrender:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/PyroJames/Picture006-2.jpg)

I have one of these.. :D don't dare to blow hard into it yet.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on April 05, 2010, 09:05:50 PM

They are incredibly loud. It wouldn't surprise me if they can cause temporary hearing damage to the user.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: alundra on April 14, 2010, 01:08:51 PM

Don't forget to close your ears with your hands when you'll blow, they are so lighweight that you can hold with you mouth

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Sparky415 on April 14, 2010, 03:07:36 PM

Mine arrived today from a strange Bee obsessed bloke  ;)

http://www.edcsource.com/6x--Bright-Orange-Survival-Whistles--Flat-Vic-Style,name,103015,auction_id,auction_details (http://www.edcsource.com/6x--Bright-Orange-Survival-Whistles--Flat-Vic-Style,name,103015,auction_id,auction_details)

Thanks Neil (very nice man really!)  :cheers:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gareth on April 14, 2010, 07:24:41 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on April 14, 2010, 03:07:36 PM

Mine arrived today from a strange Bee obsessed bloke  ;)

http://www.edcsource.com/6x--Bright-Orange-Survival-Whistles--Flat-Vic-Style,name,103015,auction_id,auction_details (http://www.edcsource.com/6x--Bright-Orange-Survival-Whistles--Flat-Vic-Style,name,103015,auction_id,auction_details)

Thanks Neil (very nice man really!)  :cheers:

I really like the tone of those ones, loud but not shrill.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on April 14, 2010, 07:28:00 PM

Tone wise they remind me of old police whistles, which is strange considering they look absolutely nothing like them  :think:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Sparky415 on April 14, 2010, 07:57:25 PM

Quote from: Neil on April 14, 2010, 07:28:00 PM

Tone wise they remind me of old police whistles, which is strange considering they look absolutely nothing like them  :think:

My Brother was given one of these today  ;) as a gift and that's what we thought they sounded like
I was expecting Norman Pitkin (Norman Wisdom in a film I can't remember the name of) to come running in dressed in a police uniform  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: ryan1835 on April 14, 2010, 08:34:24 PM

i reckon one of those acme tornado whistles would be a good thing to have for someone working on there own on a lift etc (like me in a few years i hope :D)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on April 25, 2010, 09:02:20 AM

I had this titanium whistle custom made for me. It's 2-1/2" long with a ceramic glass breaker ball on the end. Enjoy!   :D

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DAS_344720medium.jpg)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Zed on April 25, 2010, 09:30:37 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on April 25, 2010, 09:02:20 AM

I had this titanium whistle custom made for me. It's 2-1/2" long with a ceramic glass breaker ball on the end. Enjoy!   :D

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DAS_344720medium.jpg)

now who would thought whistles would be sexy, did i just write that  :-[   :D  very nice GG  :drool:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 25, 2010, 10:19:48 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on April 25, 2010, 09:02:20 AM

I had this titanium whistle custom made for me. It's 2-1/2" long with a ceramic glass breaker ball on the end. Enjoy!   :D

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DAS_344720medium.jpg)

Damn :drool:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on April 25, 2010, 02:33:03 PM

That's a cool whistle  8)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: ryan1835 on April 25, 2010, 11:40:54 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on April 25, 2010, 09:02:20 AM

I had this titanium whistle custom made for me. It's 2-1/2" long with a ceramic glass breaker ball on the end. Enjoy!   :D

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DAS_344720medium.jpg)

looks good GG dare i ask how much? ( if you dont mind)  :)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Benner on April 26, 2010, 07:33:40 PM

Very nice mate.   :)

Is that Dave's handywork?

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Gadget Guy on April 26, 2010, 07:45:00 PM

Quote from: Benner on April 26, 2010, 07:33:40 PM

Very nice mate.   :)

Is that Dave's handywork?

Yes and no.  :D  It was made by a Dave on the USN, but not Dave22.  ;)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Zack on April 28, 2010, 02:22:48 AM

Quote from: ryan1835 on April 25, 2010, 11:40:54 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on April 25, 2010, 09:02:20 AM

I had this titanium whistle custom made for me. It's 2-1/2" long with a ceramic glass breaker ball on the end. Enjoy!   :D

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DAS_344720medium.jpg)

looks good GG dare i ask how much? ( if you dont mind)  :)

Isn't that kinda like the one you sent me?  I wear mine on my st. christophers chain.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 28, 2010, 04:36:29 AM

The new Fox 40 Sonic claims more than 120db:

http://www.fox40world.com/index.cfm?pagepath=PRODUCTS/NEW__Sonik_BLAST&id=15806

I'm not sure how substantial a jump from the previous models rated at only 115 this is, as I imagine both would cause permanent hearing loss if you used it often enough!

Def

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: John on April 30, 2010, 08:07:01 PM

This reminds me I have a storm whistle which fortunately I've not had to use  :salute: and I've never tested the 118~120 db claim maybe I'll test it at the UK meet up  :D


That said and TBH I treat mine as a safety device to be used sparingly when needed not something you would blast just for the fun of it  :tu: which BTW could cause hearing problems if used prolonged JMO  ;) After all if I need to whistle just for fun I can just blow a few raspberries  :D

 

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Zed on June 19, 2011, 08:45:15 PM

My youngest picked this up today from the car boot sale, i like it so ill have to wait till she is bored of it  :D

(http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff428/zed1970/P1010187-11.jpg)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: AHB on June 19, 2011, 08:56:40 PM

Quote from: Zed on June 19, 2011, 08:45:15 PM

My youngest picked this up today from the car boot sale, i like it so ill have to wait till she is bored of it  :D

If it's the fouryearold don't hold your breath mate. My girl is still running around with one i got from Neil very long time ago. :P  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Zed on June 19, 2011, 09:13:37 PM

Quote from: AHB on June 19, 2011, 08:56:40 PM

Quote from: Zed on June 19, 2011, 08:45:15 PM

My youngest picked this up today from the car boot sale, i like it so ill have to wait till she is bored of it  :D

If it's the fouryearold don't hold your breath mate. My girl is still running around with one i got from Neil very long time ago. :P  :D

 :D  yeah i think im on a loser mate  :ahhh

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Neil on June 19, 2011, 11:29:02 PM

But on a positive note, they don't wear out :D  You just need plenty of patience ;)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: powernoodle on June 21, 2011, 02:32:40 AM

I always have a Fox 40 micro with me.  I've only needed it about 2 times in the last 10 years - both times to signal my progeny at a distance - but its good to have just in case.  As with most things we carry.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/powerpickle/keys.jpg)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Tsquare on June 22, 2011, 04:37:31 AM

I like that keychain setup.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: darrellb on July 02, 2011, 07:59:37 PM

I picked up some Tops Whistles for the family while hiking and camping. http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?products_id=248 (http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?products_id=248)


Found them somewhere online in a multi-pack that worked out good


-Darrell

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Essexman on July 03, 2011, 11:40:30 PM

A bit late to the party,

What about these, I have the first Ti one. ~Very small and lightweight.

http://www.survivaldepot.co.uk/Titanium_Whistle/p474753_3565361.aspx (http://www.survivaldepot.co.uk/Titanium_Whistle/p474753_3565361.aspx)

http://www.survivaldepot.co.uk/TITANER_WHISTLE/p474753_3402801.aspx (http://www.survivaldepot.co.uk/TITANER_WHISTLE/p474753_3402801.aspx)

http://www.survivaldepot.co.uk/Emergency_Whistle/p474753_1786367.aspx (http://www.survivaldepot.co.uk/Emergency_Whistle/p474753_1786367.aspx)

http://www.survivaldepot.co.uk/Screw_Apart_Whistle/p474753_3563844.aspx (http://www.survivaldepot.co.uk/Screw_Apart_Whistle/p474753_3563844.aspx)

from a UK based web shop. I've used them before, fast postage and a  smooth transaction.

Website has nothing  to do with me, just a happy customer etc.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: firiki on November 02, 2016, 09:54:30 PM

Necrobump :D

I got a couple of ACME 649 survival whistles for our emergency bags. They are pretty OK for the total of €5 they cost :tu:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8521.0;attach=291941;image)

They are quite loud with little effort and their somewhat two-tone sound should be discernible from ambient sounds from some distance. I hope I never have to find out the hard way though!

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: AlephZero on November 03, 2016, 11:15:25 AM

Nice necro, firiki :tu:

Reminds me that I need couple good whistles... off to the bay of evil we go :serverloft:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: m47mu74nt on November 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM

Here is mine, stored on the backpack  right handle  behind some orange/silver reflective fabric

Small, but really loud!!

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 03, 2016, 10:31:01 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 02, 2016, 09:54:30 PM

Necrobump :D

I got a couple of ACME 649 survival whistles for our emergency bags. They are pretty OK for the total of €5 they cost :tu:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8521.0;attach=291941;image)

They are quite loud with little effort and their somewhat two-tone sound should be discernible from ambient sounds from some distance. I hope I never have to find out the hard way though!

They sure do look like good solid whistles.

I hope you have better luck with ACME products than Wile E. Coyote does.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/f7/ce/c6/f7cec6391cdec60a0dcf93eca087694a.jpg)

Def

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mechanickal on November 04, 2016, 06:44:48 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 03, 2016, 10:31:01 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 02, 2016, 09:54:30 PM

Necrobump :D

I got a couple of ACME 649 survival whistles for our emergency bags. They are pretty OK for the total of €5 they cost :tu:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8521.0;attach=291941;image)

They are quite loud with little effort and their somewhat two-tone sound should be discernible from ambient sounds from some distance. I hope I never have to find out the hard way though!

They sure do look like good solid whistles.

I hope you have better luck with ACME products than Wile E. Coyote does.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/f7/ce/c6/f7cec6391cdec60a0dcf93eca087694a.jpg)

Def

A Company that Makes Everything!

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: firiki on November 04, 2016, 11:45:01 AM

Quote from: Aleph78 on November 03, 2016, 11:15:25 AM

Nice necro, firiki :tu:

Reminds me that I need couple good whistles... off to the bay of evil we go :serverloft:

Found anything yet?  :pok:  :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: firiki on November 04, 2016, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: m47mu74nt on November 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM

Here is mine, stored on the backpack  right handle  behind some orange/silver reflective fabric

Small, but really loud!!

Looks good :tu:

When I was a kid I had a tiny whistle, shaped like a σ but without a pee. Man, that thing had a defeaning, acute sound! Sadly, I lost it at some point and never found another one.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: firiki on November 04, 2016, 01:55:26 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 03, 2016, 10:31:01 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 02, 2016, 09:54:30 PM

Necrobump :D

I got a couple of ACME 649 survival whistles for our emergency bags. They are pretty OK for the total of €5 they cost :tu:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8521.0;attach=291941;image)

They are quite loud with little effort and their somewhat two-tone sound should be discernible from ambient sounds from some distance. I hope I never have to find out the hard way though!

They sure do look like good solid whistles.

I hope you have better luck with ACME products than Wile E. Coyote does.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/f7/ce/c6/f7cec6391cdec60a0dcf93eca087694a.jpg)

Def

It's a whistle, I mean, what could possibly go wrong?!

Show content

Although I suppose I could choke on it or break a tooth or get a stroke while blowing or suffer permanent hearing damage...

(https://campustocareer.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/wile-e-coyote-5000806.jpg)

I also have one of their Scout whistles, it's fairly good.  :tu:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: firiki on November 04, 2016, 01:59:32 PM

Quote from: Mechanickal on November 04, 2016, 06:44:48 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 03, 2016, 10:31:01 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 02, 2016, 09:54:30 PM

Necrobump :D

I got a couple of ACME 649 survival whistles for our emergency bags. They are pretty OK for the total of €5 they cost :tu:

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=8521.0;attach=291941;image)

They are quite loud with little effort and their somewhat two-tone sound should be discernible from ambient sounds from some distance. I hope I never have to find out the hard way though!

They sure do look like good solid whistles.

I hope you have better luck with ACME products than Wile E. Coyote does.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/f7/ce/c6/f7cec6391cdec60a0dcf93eca087694a.jpg)

Def

A Company that Makes Everything!

They sure make some pretty particular whistles  ;)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 04, 2016, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 04, 2016, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: m47mu74nt on November 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM

Here is mine, stored on the backpack  right handle  behind some orange/silver reflective fabric

Small, but really loud!!

Looks good :tu:

When I was a kid I had a tiny whistle, shaped like a σ but without a pee. Man, that thing had a defeaning, acute sound! Sadly, I lost it at some point and never found another one.

I think you mean a whistle with out a pea.  I hope most whistles you buy or use are 100% free of pee. 

 :ahhh

Def

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Mechanickal on November 04, 2016, 05:22:23 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 04, 2016, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 04, 2016, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: m47mu74nt on November 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM

Here is mine, stored on the backpack  right handle  behind some orange/silver reflective fabric

Small, but really loud!!

Looks good :tu:

When I was a kid I had a tiny whistle, shaped like a σ but without a pee. Man, that thing had a defeaning, acute sound! Sadly, I lost it at some point and never found another one.

I think you mean a whistle with out a pea.  I hope most whistles you buy or use are 100% free of pee. 

 :ahhh

Def

:rofl:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: pfrsantos on November 04, 2016, 06:04:48 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 04, 2016, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 04, 2016, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: m47mu74nt on November 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM

Here is mine, stored on the backpack  right handle  behind some orange/silver reflective fabric

Small, but really loud!!

Looks good :tu:

When I was a kid I had a tiny whistle, shaped like a σ but without a pee. Man, that thing had a defeaning, acute sound! Sadly, I lost it at some point and never found another one.

I think you mean a whistle with out a pea.  I hope most whistles you buy or use are 100% free of pee. 

 :ahhh

Def

The ones from Gerber aren't...
 :whistle:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: zoidberg on November 06, 2016, 02:04:59 AM

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7637/16440350064_dbe6f80689_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r3M6is)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: zoidberg on November 06, 2016, 02:06:15 AM

(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8735/17018688349_a705aed056_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rVTe8c)

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: firiki on November 07, 2016, 11:21:13 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 04, 2016, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 04, 2016, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: m47mu74nt on November 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM

Here is mine, stored on the backpack  right handle  behind some orange/silver reflective fabric

Small, but really loud!!

Looks good :tu:

When I was a kid I had a tiny whistle, shaped like a σ but without a pee. Man, that thing had a defeaning, acute sound! Sadly, I lost it at some point and never found another one.

I think you mean a whistle with out a pea.  I hope most whistles you buy or use are 100% free of pee. 

 :ahhh

Def

Yup, that's what I meant. Thanks for pointing that out :cheers:

However, Boss: most whistles? not all of them? What are ya hidin'?! :P

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: firiki on November 07, 2016, 11:23:23 AM

Quote from: pfrsantos on November 04, 2016, 06:04:48 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 04, 2016, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 04, 2016, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: m47mu74nt on November 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM

Here is mine, stored on the backpack  right handle  behind some orange/silver reflective fabric

Small, but really loud!!

Looks good :tu:

When I was a kid I had a tiny whistle, shaped like a σ but without a pee. Man, that thing had a defeaning, acute sound! Sadly, I lost it at some point and never found another one.

I think you mean a whistle with out a pea.  I hope most whistles you buy or use are 100% free of pee. 

 :ahhh

Def

The ones from Gerber aren't...
 :whistle:

I'll bite... It has to do with Bear Grylls' saga, right?  :whistle:

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: pfrsantos on November 07, 2016, 11:43:05 AM

Quote from: firiki on November 07, 2016, 11:23:23 AM

Quote from: pfrsantos on November 04, 2016, 06:04:48 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 04, 2016, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: firiki on November 04, 2016, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: m47mu74nt on November 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM

Here is mine, stored on the backpack  right handle  behind some orange/silver reflective fabric

Small, but really loud!!

Looks good :tu:

When I was a kid I had a tiny whistle, shaped like a σ but without a pee. Man, that thing had a defeaning, acute sound! Sadly, I lost it at some point and never found another one.

I think you mean a whistle with out a pea.  I hope most whistles you buy or use are 100% free of pee. 

 :ahhh

Def

The ones from Gerber aren't...
 :whistle:

I'll bite drink... It has to do with Bear Grylls' saga, right?  :whistle:

FTFY...

 :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: Noa Isumi on November 07, 2016, 03:10:32 PM

Heres the whistle I keep around. It is just an unbranded trinket I got from a product vendor.

Working as and with drivers I ocasionaly have to get the attention of somone about to leave the lot with a messed up order. Tested at 114db this is a mutch better option to yelling.

Title: Re: Whistles
Post by: m47mu74nt on November 07, 2016, 03:43:00 PM

Quote from: Noa Isumi on November 07, 2016, 03:10:32 PM

Heres the whistle I keep around. It is just an unbranded trinket I got from a product vendor.

Working as and with drivers I ocasionaly have to get the attention of somone about to leave the lot with a messed up order. Tested at 114db this is a mutch better option to yelling.

I have the same in red  somewhere, and sure it works pretty well :)

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