Artifact Or Wait For The Shard?

cerbera147 · **on:** January 13, 2010, 07:07:42 PM

I saw a Gerber Artifact in an camping shop today and was tempted to buy. I resisted that temptation and thought best to consult Multitool.org

So should I get the Artifact or hold out for the elusive Shard?

These should be available in February but who knows what that means for the UK

Perhaps I should buy the Artifact now and get the Shard as and when it is available as it will not be expensive

Also I know the Artifact comes with three spare blades but can these blades be purchased from a craft shop or are they Artifact specific?

AHB · **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2010, 07:12:00 PM

Shard..

Crouton · **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2010, 07:24:21 PM

The Artifact has a built in retractable knife (very sharp), the shard doesn't. Ask yourself two things?

1) Do I need a knife on my keychain? (especially if you already carry another knife)
2) If I need a knife am I willing to have a VERY sharp knife on my keychain?

I carried an Artifact for a few days and quite honestly it worried me to have such a dangerous instrument, that may inadvertently open in my pocket.

Mike 56 · **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:35:20 PM

I have both and find them both useful. I carry a small Spider Man tool bag with me to do small repairs and to put together boxed items toys and furniture for friends and family. The Artifact is one of the tools i carry in it. I have an assortment of hobby blades that fit it. I find it very useful.

Mike

Gadget Guy · **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:47:10 PM

The shard is the way to go, but still a ripoff of Peter Atwood!

DaveK · **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:53:33 PM

There's also the "Is his legal EDC in the UK" question to ask!

(The answer no btw)

cerbera147 · **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:57:10 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on January 13, 2010, 08:47:10 PM

The shard is the way to go, but still a ripoff of Peter Atwood!

I think the Atwood gear is fantastic but very exclusive to those with deep pockets

I appreciate they are handmade but still appear over priced. Obviously I know nothing of what it takes to make such things

Quote from: DaveK on January 13, 2010, 08:53:33 PM

There's also the "Is his legal EDC in the UK" question to ask!

(The answer no btw)

Did I read somewhere, possibly you Dave, that the locking device for the blade can be removed without any drastic side effects?

Benner · **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:59:25 PM

TBH mate I think the blades are lethal enough with the lock. I sure as hell wouldn't be removing mine (but I loathe that tool anyway so my opinion may not count

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Neil · **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:01:43 PM

Both!

I can't believe you asked

Get the Artifact now (lose the blade) and then the Shard in the future when they land / funds permit

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:04:44 PM

While I would hate to contribute to the rumor mill, I have to say that there might be a possibility of something interesting happening probably in the near future that could have something to do with something similar to the Shard....

Def

AHB · **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:17:14 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 13, 2010, 09:04:44 PM

While I would hate to contribute to the rumor mill, I have to say that there might be a possibility of something interesting happening probably in the near future that could have something to do with something similar to the Shard....

Def

Swiss Man · **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2010, 12:14:55 AM

I owned an Artifact for about two days wasn't impressed with it.

So now I am waiting for the Shard

Precise · **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2010, 03:11:47 AM

I took my artifact to the grinder and removed the whole blade mechanism and threw it away. I feel much safer now.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2010, 07:17:24 AM

Well the Artifact would give you more leverage, so would make the better prying tool, just at the expense of pocket-ability

donvito · **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2010, 08:13:09 AM

Waiting for my Shard

and still hoping on what Def said earlier

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2010, 03:17:48 PM

We might be getting closer... maybe....

Def

ratslash7 · **Reply #16 on:** January 15, 2010, 04:36:47 PM

Both.

I have an Artifact and I like it. Yes, the blade is very sharp and it takes a little practice to open it one-handed. I don't see how it could open by itself in your pocket. I like having a blade that is disposable for messy or edge damaging work. The blades are very easy to find in hobby shops and the like.

The Shard looks handy too and I'm sure I'll get one when they are available. I wonder if the cap-lifter-hook on the Shard will hold a 1/4" hex bit like the Artifact does?

zepla · **Reply #17 on:** January 15, 2010, 06:09:45 PM

Both! It is after all the old MT.O motto isn't it

Pacu · **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2010, 06:21:14 PM

I'd get two Gerbers at the same time.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2010, 08:04:11 PM

Does anyone else find it a bit disturbing that that pic looks an awful lot like me? If that was a Multitool.org t-shirt it would be scary!

Def

John · **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2010, 08:09:33 PM

Get both but mean time get a shiny artifact

Pacu · **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2010, 08:10:48 PM

nice shine! custom?

John · **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2010, 08:23:43 PM

Quote from: Pacu on January 15, 2010, 08:10:48 PM

nice shine! custom?

Yes my own artifact

Sparky415 · **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2010, 08:46:25 PM

John,
I have an Artifact (and a couple of other things) waiting to be ordered in a “wish list” just as soon as I have a few quid saved up.....
I like the look of your Artifact!

Silly question but will rust? $:-\$

Ratslash,
What is the tool in your picture?