I've had a Shard on my keys for years. It's the only OPT I own, and has been extremely useful. :tu:
I've had a Shard on my keys for years. It's the only OPT I own, and has been extremely useful. :tu:
It is the only OPT that I have carried as well :rofl: Don't guess the Artifact fits in that category though :think:
Mine had a close encounter with a dremel to get the shiny look ;)
Those artefacts look super cool! Where can you buy them from as they seem to be discontinued.
I have saw a thread or so about these 2 but nothing to recent. I would like to know who all carries one and what do you think are the pros and cons about these little guys.
I have both and my favorite of the 2 is the Shard :tu: I EDC it for work everyday. I love how light it is and have used it quite a bit over the last few years. It just seems to disappear in my pocket until I need it. I even like the Phillips head driver on it and have used it as much as the pry bar on it :cheers:
I carry the Artifact occasionally and I know being longer the pry bar end would be much more capable but I just don't have the love for it as I do the Shard :think: The Phillips end seems to be pretty well the same but I don't think I have even used the exacto blade on it ever as I always have a knife :climber: :multi: I still think it is nice enough to carry occasionally and that is quite a comment from me as I don't tend to carry something unless I find it very useful and usable ;)
Need to decide now haha
Shard is one of Gerber's best little inventions.
Here's mine, acid-washed and tumble-finished.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7487/16167779801_1dc28be3d7_b_d.jpg)
I have a new Shard on the way and I am really looking forward to it. It looks pretty cool!
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The Artifact is a bit longer but Iknow what you mean :cheers: A bigger Shard would be awesome :tu: Plus I would prefer a hex driver in place of the hole in it :tu:
I have a new Shard on the way and I am really looking forward to it. It looks pretty cool!
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It is just cosmetic but I am really diggin the different color so far :cheers:
I have a new Shard on the way and I am really looking forward to it. It looks pretty cool!
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It is just cosmetic but I am really diggin the different color so far :cheers:
It looks like the pry end has been extended a bit?
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Maybe they don't consider it important enough to update their site?I suppose in that case I can overlook it :multi:
Their IT guys seem to have been a bit busy lately with another project. :whistle:
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I'm not crazy about the Xacto blade with the Artifact.
Maybe they don't consider it important enough to update their site?I suppose in that case I can overlook it :multi:
Their IT guys seem to have been a bit busy lately with another project. :whistle:
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We need a center drive emoji :cheers:
So they are identical and the only difference is color? Interesting. I was under the impression that the design had been tweaked a bit.
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I'm not crazy about the Xacto blade with the Artifact.
I defanged my Artifact by removing the blade mechanism. I also sharpened the pry end on the reverse side (not visible in this photo).
(http://parnass.com/images/shard-defanged.jpg)
Has anyone noticed the difference in tine length from the original version years ago till now?
Today's Shard has significantly longer tines which I find way more desirable...
That said can someone tell me why gerber still pictures the older version??
Has anyone noticed the difference in tine length from the original version years ago till now?
Today's Shard has significantly longer tines which I find way more desirable...
That said can someone tell me why gerber still pictures the older version??
Maybe they don't have tine to update it?...
:whistle:
Of awl my tine on MTO, THAT has got to be my favorite pun!!!!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Speak of the devil....
The package with the Shard in it arrived safe and sound today.
I'll have to dig out one of my Shards and do a side by side comparison- it might be the color, but it does seem a bit more elongated and angled than I recall.
:think:
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Of awl my tine on MTO, THAT has got to be my favorite pun!!!!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
FTFY...
:D :D :D :D
So is the black version painted or BO?
I kind of want a silver one now. Got to support the industry, right?
And the answer is in!
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Gerber/Shard/20161116_134150_resized_by_AVG_Image_Shrinker.jpg?m=1479322683)
The tines on the new Shard are indeed noticeably longer than the old one.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Gerber/Shard/20161116_134300_resized_by_AVG_Image_Shrinker.jpg?m=1479322683)
Or rather, they are cut deeper. The entire tool is exactly as long as the previous model, and the angles are identical as well. You can lay them right on top of each other and they nest in perfectly.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Gerber/Shard/20161116_134332_resized_by_AVG_Image_Shrinker.jpg?m=1479322683)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Gerber/Shard/20161116_134312_resized_by_AVG_Image_Shrinker.jpg?m=1479322683)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Gerber/Shard/20161116_134136_resized_by_AVG_Image_Shrinker.jpg?m=1479322683)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Gerber/Shard/20161116_134352_resized_by_AVG_Image_Shrinker.jpg?m=1479322684)
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OK so I found one of those Gerber knife/Shard kits@ Wal-Mart and just had to get it since the finish is different than any of the ones I have ever had :D First one is my EDC Shard and it's very nice worn look as that is exactly what it is, completely worn off black finish and I love the look :dd: Next is one I carry on the weekends so the finish is pretty well still intact and now we have the newest edition :cheers: One that is very similar to my worn one by the grey color is not as shiny as mine :tu: Still I think I :like: this color to start out with but I think that the black one will have the best end product with all the lettering and nooks and crannys still with the black on them :cheers: Either way I am happy with the newest Shard that I have :2tu:
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5805/30830282932_b3572f676a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NYng1h)20161112_195401 (https://flic.kr/p/NYng1h) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Four years ago huh? I don't think I have any newer than that (until now) which might explain why I saw the difference and you didn't.
I guess we know that some time, at least four years ago, this change was implemented. I don't suppose you recall exactly when you got it?
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Does anyone else have a Shard? If so, which version and how long ago did you get it?
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In the same boat. Just got a new one.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo004/IMG_2386small_zpsybflwik8.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo004/IMG_2386small_zpsybflwik8.jpg.html)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Chako_photo004/IMG_2387small_zpsgtlk5hsq.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Chako_photo004/IMG_2387small_zpsgtlk5hsq.jpg.html)
If you look closely, you can tell there are many subtle differences.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161229/0bcfcc52c822fb82e4e8d35ae79c01cd.jpg)
Excited new owner. Snagged this in a Walmart package for $7. Been wanting one for a while. Getting a mini paraframe is just a plus.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161229/029ae5608451931fb93ea15894fc0558.jpg)
When it comes to the price and function of the Shard, it is one of the all time greatest multitools in my opinion. You simply can't beat the cost, and while it might not be the most functional tool out there, I have paid more to get less.
For under $10 the real question is, why wouldn't you have one? :pok:
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Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?I can get a Spartan / Pioneer or Soldier for about 2$ :D
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Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?I can get a Spartan / Pioneer or Soldier for about 2$ :D
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Wall, I can't get a Shard for less than 10$ either, I think the cheapest here is 13/14$Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?I can get a Spartan / Pioneer or Soldier for about 2$ :D
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Yes but can I ??? :pok: :D
Wall, I can't get a Shard for less than 10$ either, I think the cheapest here is 13/14$Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?I can get a Spartan / Pioneer or Soldier for about 2$ :D
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Yes but can I ??? :pok: :D
For that price I'd buy them by the truckload!
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Tell me about it.
Beat, if you see them for $2, grab the lot and send me the bill. Hell, I'll take them all!
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At those prices everyone is getting them! They are cheaper than greeting cards!But more expensive to ship ;)
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Nice one!
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What year is the SI?
Also, it looks like it has the WaffenKontrol stamp on it. Sweet!
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Good on Etherealicer for getting you a birth year SAK! I got Megan's 1984 SAK from him as well. :tu:
The WaffenKontrol stamp is basically the issue stamp, and differentiates actual issue models from the civilian versions. You can see more info here:
http://swissarmyknights.com/articles/2009/october-2009/191-waffenkontrol
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