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Title: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2016, 04:19:02 AM: 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 ;)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: lowtech on March 02, 2016, 09:18:55 AM: I do like the Artifact, not as much as an EDC tool, but when helping out at a move or paxcking stuff for shipping, it´s a handy tool.
My Dad liked mine so much that he "borrowed" it, followed by a request for a pack of spare blades... I think my only chance to get it back is to buy a new one.
For EDC, it´s a bit big for the Keyring, IMHO. The Shard rides better there, but I usually have the Shards functions covered by a 2 layer SAK and my MP 600, so it would be redundant.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: pfrsantos on March 02, 2016, 12:30:49 PM: I only have an Artifact. Don't carry it much because I don't have much need for prying and my usual SAK covers my screwdriver/cutting needs. Still, I preferit over the Shard (that's why I bought it).

Can be a nice keychain tool, small enough not to bother you and capable enough for several diverse tasks.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: WiseDuck on March 02, 2016, 01:49:24 PM: I've been thinking of getting one of these just to check it out. It seems like a useful, pretty much bomb-proof tool to keep on a keychain.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Aloha on March 02, 2016, 05:35:59 PM: Big Shard fan here :tu:. Sadly I lost mine, one of the only tools I've lost actually. It's a great tool that is very handy when needed. I see a lot of broken knife tips when at the local flea markets that could have been saved by having something like this.

There are some small issues but those are inherent in this type of tool IMO.

Size, its small but punches well above its weight class.
Phillips, I have found it to be very capable in most applications.
Pry, the fact that its not flat makes it terrific in this capacity.
Flat driver, this may pose some problems on smaller screws I've found. Works better on med to large ones.
Bottle opener, don't use bottle openers.
Carry options, I carried mine on a keychain. I found the shape for carry a little awkward when attaching a keyring but it wasn't horrible. I paracord wrapped mine which helped when using.

All in all the tool is a good companion for stuff that your knife should never do. It has additional tools that compliment it well and that are functional.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2016, 07:43:21 PM: I have always pocket carried both ( the Shard much more) but I could see how it would be a bit awkward on a keyring. I also agree about the flat head drivers. I have really only ever used it on some very big screws. I don't imagine it would work to good on small ones :ahhh When I got mine several years back I was skeptical about the Phillips head driver as well but it has proven me wrong time and time again :D

Wiseduck with your love of Gerber (as I have noticed in some of the threads here ;) ) you definitely need to get at least 1 of the 2 :tu:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: jerseydevil on March 02, 2016, 07:52:55 PM: I've had a Shard on my keys for years. It's the only OPT I own, and has been extremely useful. :tu:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2016, 11:44:29 PM: Quote from: jerseydevil on March 02, 2016, 07:52:55 PM
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:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on March 10, 2016, 05:03:15 AM: Quote from: Poncho65 on March 02, 2016, 11:44:29 PM
Quote from: jerseydevil on March 02, 2016, 07:52:55 PM
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:

That :rofl: was suppose 2 be a :tu: but the touch screen I was using doesn't want to agree with me :(
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Sparky415 on March 11, 2016, 11:37:44 PM: I've carried one on my car keys for a good few years now
Hardly gets used at all, mostly for tearing box tape

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04916.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04916.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on March 12, 2016, 02:58:23 AM: My Artifact is still mostly black from lack of pocket time :o I hadn't thought that it would look similar to the way my Shard does :tu: I love they way they look after most of the black has worn off :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Sparky415 on March 12, 2016, 08:29:37 AM: Mine had a close encounter with a dremel to get the shiny look ;)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on March 13, 2016, 12:13:57 AM: Quote from: Sparky415 on March 12, 2016, 08:29:37 AM

Mine had a close encounter with a dremel to get the shiny look ;)

I thought it looked awful shiny but just thought it was natural shiny not store bought shiny ::) :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: WoodsDuck on March 13, 2016, 04:01:42 AM: I don't have an Artifact, but there's a Shard on my work keychain. It's a pretty handy little OPT to have around. At the typical price point, it's a great value too. I'd recommend it to anyone. :tu:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on June 30, 2016, 09:31:26 PM: My old faithful Shard out in the heat with his Vic buddy :D

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1467313768682.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1467313768682.jpg.html)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1467313754041.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1467313754041.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on August 29, 2016, 11:31:46 PM: (http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1472494967911.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1472494967911.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Aloha on August 31, 2016, 07:10:19 AM: I miss my Shard. I may just have to get another and a back up.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: David on September 04, 2016, 09:54:35 AM: Have both. Prefer the Shard! Dont carry it any more tho. The pry tips are a little thick for my uses. I guess I should thin them down some. :)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Josh613 on September 29, 2016, 12:07:51 AM: Those artefacts look super cool! Where can you buy them from as they seem to be discontinued.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on September 29, 2016, 05:19:18 AM: Quote from: Josh613 on September 29, 2016, 12:07:51 AM
Those artefacts look super cool! Where can you buy them from as they seem to be discontinued.

That is news to me as I never thought that they would be :o

Check Ebay, that is the only place that might have them then :think: :tu:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Josh613 on September 29, 2016, 08:54:44 PM: Just from what I've seen about I'm guessing that's the case.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on September 29, 2016, 09:07:27 PM: Just checked and both the Artifact and the Shard are still on Gerber's main site :cheers:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Josh613 on September 29, 2016, 09:51:06 PM: Need to decide now haha
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: SteelRaven on September 29, 2016, 10:30:58 PM: Quote from: Poncho65 on March 02, 2016, 04:19:02 AM
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 ;)

You know what...steelraven is aquiring both...post haste.

I can assuredly see a use for the Shard, and it woudnt be hard to put a small edge on if ya wanted to do that.

Artifact?? I just LOVE THAT IDEA? Well why...the Xacto style blades. You can get em scalpel sharp from various sources, and different shapes MAY or may not fit the little thing, but if they don't thats fine with me...

The standard will do fine.

They're like the option of a well made folding box cutter that takes the standard blade...very handy...JMHO...YMMV
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 19, 2016, 06:30:48 PM: Quote from: Josh613 on September 29, 2016, 09:51:06 PM
Need to decide now haha

No you don't. They are dirt cheap, and buying both will probably still be a sight cheaper than shipping either of them to Germany will be!

Do yourself a favor and get both.

If you are very lucky, you may even eventually find one of these! :D

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Multitool.org-Multitools/Artifact.jpg?m=1329869086)

Or one of these:

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Multitool.org-Multitools/Shard.jpg?m=1329869324)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIl3QNm7htg

:pok:

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: babola on October 27, 2016, 10:26:51 PM: 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)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: WoodsDuck on October 27, 2016, 10:33:01 PM: Quote from: babola on October 27, 2016, 10:26:51 PM
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)

That is pretty nice.
My Shard has been on my work keys for so long it looks to be halfway there :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Aloha on October 30, 2016, 03:43:32 PM: Aww just re reading this thread and missing my Shard. It's one of the very few if only tool I've lost. Next order I'm adding one it. There no reason to ever use your knife tip to pry when a small tool like the Shard is available so inexpensively.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: SteelRaven on October 30, 2016, 08:05:02 PM: :like:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 13, 2016, 03:32:27 AM: 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
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 06:23:58 PM: I have a new Shard on the way and I am really looking forward to it. It looks pretty cool!

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: rdub934 on November 15, 2016, 07:39:57 PM: I got a Shard a few days before Halloween, and I really like it so far :tu: The pry function is stellar. The Phillips works really well. Those are the only things I've tested as of writing this post. I intend to see how the cap lifter works later today (I went to Rocket Fizz earlier and got some funky soda pops to drink :tu:)

I think it would be cool if Gerber made a Super Shard (Shrapnel?) That was the exact same as the Shard but just upsized, to be about an inch longer.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 15, 2016, 07:44:29 PM: 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:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 15, 2016, 07:45:05 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 06:23:58 PM
I have a new Shard on the way and I am really looking forward to it. It looks pretty cool!

Def

It is just cosmetic but I am really diggin the different color so far :cheers:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: rdub934 on November 15, 2016, 08:05:48 PM: Quote from: Poncho65 on November 15, 2016, 07:44:29 PM
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'm not crazy about the Xacto blade with the Artifact.

I LOVE the idea of changing the hole to a hex driver. A bigger Shard may be big enough to carry a bit on board? I'd almost prefer it not have on board storage just to keep the design simpler, but it's an option that I bet Gerber would prefer (it would allow them to ask more $ for it)

Gerber, are you listening? Lol
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 11:51:47 PM: Quote from: Poncho65 on November 15, 2016, 07:45:05 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 06:23:58 PM
I have a new Shard on the way and I am really looking forward to it. It looks pretty cool!

Def

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?

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 12:17:30 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 11:51:47 PM
Quote from: Poncho65 on November 15, 2016, 07:45:05 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 15, 2016, 06:23:58 PM
I have a new Shard on the way and I am really looking forward to it. It looks pretty cool!

Def

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?

Def

Probably just the angle that I took the picture because I just went and compared them and they are virtually identical :tu: I say virtually because there may be tiny differences in the way someone finished them in the final grinding and polish before paint :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 01:17:37 AM: So they are identical and the only difference is color? Interesting. I was under the impression that the design had been tweaked a bit.

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: sawman on November 16, 2016, 02:30:41 AM: 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??
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 02:32:35 AM: Maybe they don't consider it important enough to update their site?

Their IT guys seem to have been a bit busy lately with another project. :whistle:

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: sawman on November 16, 2016, 02:35:22 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 02:32:35 AM
Maybe they don't consider it important enough to update their site?

Their IT guys seem to have been a bit busy lately with another project. :whistle:

Def
I suppose in that case I can overlook it :multi:

We need a center drive emoji :cheers:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: parnass on November 16, 2016, 02:42:08 AM: Quote from: rdub934 on November 15, 2016, 08:05:48 PM
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)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: WoodsDuck on November 16, 2016, 02:47:46 AM: Quote from: sawman on November 16, 2016, 02:35:22 AM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 02:32:35 AM
Maybe they don't consider it important enough to update their site?

Their IT guys seem to have been a bit busy lately with another project. :whistle:

Def
I suppose in that case I can overlook it :multi:

We need a center drive emoji :cheers:

Got you covered there!

Show content
(http://i.imgur.com/078n8PG.png)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: sawman on November 16, 2016, 02:50:52 AM: :facepalm:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 03:10:45 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 01:17:37 AM
So they are identical and the only difference is color? Interesting. I was under the impression that the design had been tweaked a bit.

Def

Mine could still be an older one with a new paint job :shrug: But they look the same to me :cheers:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 03:12:15 AM: Quote from: parnass on November 16, 2016, 02:42:08 AM
Quote from: rdub934 on November 15, 2016, 08:05:48 PM
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)

I :like: your version better than the original for sure parnass :cheers: The blade would be OK in a bind but I always have more than one on me anyways so taking it off would be more ideal for me as well :tu:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: pfrsantos on November 16, 2016, 01:27:51 PM: Quote from: sawman on November 16, 2016, 02:30:41 AM
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:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 04:45:41 PM: Quote from: pfrsantos on November 16, 2016, 01:27:51 PM
Quote from: sawman on November 16, 2016, 02:30:41 AM
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:

:facepalm:

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: sawman on November 16, 2016, 05:05:37 PM: Of all my time on MTO, THAT has got to be my favorite pun!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: pfrsantos on November 16, 2016, 05:12:56 PM: Quote from: sawman on November 16, 2016, 05:05:37 PM
Of awl my tine on MTO, THAT has got to be my favorite pun!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

FTFY...

:D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: sawman on November 16, 2016, 06:02:09 PM: :cheers:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 07:36:07 PM: 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:

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 07:58:21 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 07:36:07 PM
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:

Def

Well with the puns and all :whistle:

That's what she said

:facepalm:

:rofl:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 07:58:52 PM: Quote from: pfrsantos on November 16, 2016, 05:12:56 PM
Quote from: sawman on November 16, 2016, 05:05:37 PM
Of awl my tine on MTO, THAT has got to be my favorite pun!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

FTFY...

:D :D :D :D

:like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 08:05:27 PM: 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)

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: sawman on November 16, 2016, 08:21:17 PM: ........ Well I hate to say I told ya so

>:D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: rdub934 on November 16, 2016, 09:27:39 PM: So is the black version painted or BO?

I kind of want a silver one now. Got to support the industry, right?
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 09:54:47 PM: Quote from: rdub934 on November 16, 2016, 09:27:39 PM
So is the black version painted or BO?

I kind of want a silver one now. Got to support the industry, right?

Just paint I think, as the one in my pic at the top was as black as the one in the middle when I got it :tu:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 09:57:10 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 08:05:27 PM
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)

Def

Guess that means I have a newer version then :think: I have had it over 4 years I think ??? So guess they changed it from the one you have a good while back then :cheers:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 09:58:50 PM: Quote from: Poncho65 on November 13, 2016, 03:32:27 AM
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

For reference the top 2 both started out the same color but I hvae pocket worn the paint off the top one and then the new silver one has yet to have but a few hours pocket time yet ;)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 09:59:20 PM: New page banana man dance

:nanadance: :nanadance:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 10:41:42 PM: 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?

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 16, 2016, 10:42:44 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 10:41:42 PM
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?

Def

Nope and I may have had it longer than that :shrug:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 11:03:32 PM: Does anyone else have a Shard? If so, which version and how long ago did you get it?

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 17, 2016, 12:48:31 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on November 16, 2016, 11:03:32 PM
Does anyone else have a Shard? If so, which version and how long ago did you get it?

Def

OK upon further inspection and seeing your pics the one I have carried so long is like your older one :facepalm: So I guess the change happened after that :whistle: :D

Won't be the last time I am wrong about something and sure isn't the first :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on November 17, 2016, 12:49:32 AM: I did buy the one that is still black 1 1/12 or so ago though and it is like the newer one ;) Well at least I think it is ??? :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Chako on November 18, 2016, 01:11:17 AM: 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.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on December 27, 2016, 10:32:02 PM: Quote from: Chako on November 18, 2016, 01:11:17 AM
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.

Yes you can :cheers: Good catch :tu:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on December 27, 2016, 10:32:14 PM: (https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/453/31109438353_ac6245d29e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pp31bM)20161227_135042 (https://flic.kr/p/Pp31bM) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: 4everYoung on December 30, 2016, 12:48:26 AM: (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)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on December 30, 2016, 01:56:00 AM: Quote from: 4everYoung on December 30, 2016, 12:48:26 AM
(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)

Great score :o Yes they are really great :tu: I really like the Phillips driver on it as it really is a great driver :cheers:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Old Boy on December 30, 2016, 02:30:34 AM: I have the Shard. Bought it when TSA confiscated my pocket wrench 2. Survived international travel security inspection which is saying a lot. Useful but for now just for travel use. The small size is a bit of a limiting factor but better than nothing. Rocking the crkt Viva which I find more useful due to size but I doubt will pass TSA as it looks too similar to a brass knuckler.

So yeah love it for travel but when I can I rock something bigger or a MT.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 04:46:35 PM: 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:

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 05:34:44 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 04:46:35 PM
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:

Def

That is very true and in most cases that can be had for less than $7 :cheers: :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 05:47:53 PM: Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Etherealicer on December 31, 2016, 06:02:56 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 05:47:53 PM
Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?

Def
I can get a Spartan / Pioneer or Soldier for about 2$ :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 06:07:35 PM: Quote from: Etherealicer on December 31, 2016, 06:02:56 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 05:47:53 PM
Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?

Def
I can get a Spartan / Pioneer or Soldier for about 2$ :D

Yes but can I ??? :pok: :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Etherealicer on December 31, 2016, 06:13:12 PM: Quote from: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 06:07:35 PM
Quote from: Etherealicer on December 31, 2016, 06:02:56 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 05:47:53 PM
Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?

Def
I can get a Spartan / Pioneer or Soldier for about 2$ :D

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$
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 06:14:42 PM: Quote from: Etherealicer on December 31, 2016, 06:13:12 PM
Quote from: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 06:07:35 PM
Quote from: Etherealicer on December 31, 2016, 06:02:56 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 05:47:53 PM
Indeed- what other tool can you get for that price that is as useful as the Shard?

Def
I can get a Spartan / Pioneer or Soldier for about 2$ :D

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$

Fair enough :D But I would rather have a Soldier for $2 :o :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :like:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 07:14:06 PM: For that price I'd buy them by the truckload!

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 10:12:01 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 07:14:06 PM
For that price I'd buy them by the truckload!

Def

That is almost like one of those heavenly visions :dd: :rofl:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 10:18:27 PM: 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!

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on December 31, 2016, 10:45:38 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 10:18:27 PM
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!

Def

If you do just send me one with a good inline awl :whistle: :rofl:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 11:39:27 PM: At those prices everyone is getting them! They are cheaper than greeting cards!

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Etherealicer on January 01, 2017, 12:55:24 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 31, 2016, 11:39:27 PM
At those prices everyone is getting them! They are cheaper than greeting cards!

Def
But more expensive to ship ;)
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: 4everYoung on January 01, 2017, 01:36:41 AM: I was bored at work last night, so I decided to take my printer apart. Used my Shard to take out several of the screws. I was shocked how well the Phillips actually worked on there.
Also used the prybar end to tighten a slotted screw holding a loose outlet cover.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2017, 02:46:33 AM: Shard and a couple friends :tu:

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/541/32052515671_d87b87b931_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QQnwdx)20170107_155542 (https://flic.kr/p/QQnwdx) by Poncho 65 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148903443@N02/), on Flickr
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 08, 2017, 03:00:26 AM: Nice one!

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2017, 03:11:23 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 08, 2017, 03:00:26 AM
Nice one!

Def

Thanks Grant :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 08, 2017, 03:17:22 AM: What year is the SI?

Also, it looks like it has the WaffenKontrol stamp on it. Sweet!

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2017, 05:22:37 AM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 08, 2017, 03:17:22 AM
What year is the SI?

Also, it looks like it has the WaffenKontrol stamp on it. Sweet!

Def

It is my birth year SAK 1980 :dd: Etherealicer found this for me and gave me a great deal on it :cheers: :cheers:

OK what is the WaffenKontrol ??? I def need to know some history of this knife since I do carry it some :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2017, 05:23:05 AM: New page banana man dance

:nanadance: :nanadance:
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 09, 2017, 05:16:58 PM: 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

Def
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Noa Isumi on January 23, 2017, 10:43:59 AM: Since we're doing shard comparison pics here's a couple of Counterfeits next to the real thing.
I bought the fakes knowing what they were despite being listed as real, and with a pic of a real one. The actual Gerber is part of a post Christmas clearance haul, and you will recognize the Walmart gift set blister-cards.

Note the fakes come in Gerber looking old style boxes with 2007 copyright info on them. They are about .2in longer. The half-round notch is sharpend enough to cut twine, though hardly usable as a wire stripper like the Gerber's V-notch. The finish is rough and has spray runs in it. The Philips driver is blunt and not fully formed, making it completely unusable. The blades of the driver are only as deep as the name logo stamping and not actually cut in. The bottle opener is more squared off at its inner curve as well.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Noa Isumi on January 23, 2017, 10:46:54 AM: More pics
Not visable due to flash, the real one has a printed/laser etched part number of some sort in its back coating

On a side note
I was seriously disappointed at the burs on the Ripstop2's serrations and locking surfaces, some so large they came off in flakes.

The saw and MiniParaframe on the other hand were just as I expected.
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on January 23, 2017, 10:48:21 PM: Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 09, 2017, 05:16:58 PM
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

Def

Thanks for the link Boss :salute: I was looking for this the other day and had forgotten which thread we were talking about this :facepalm: :D
Title: Re: The Shard and the Artifact
Post by: Poncho65 on January 23, 2017, 10:48:54 PM: Some very cool shots of the Shard Noa :cheers: :cheers: :like: