What is this thing?

[raistlin65]

Saw it over on BF in their ugliest knives thread (definitely a contender there):



Tried doing a google search on the image and searching for "Real David" multitool, but no luck.

Not that I want to buy one. I really just want to see who would make such a thing and who would sell it 

[sawman]

It's a knife only a mother would love... 

[pingu]

should've searched for "Real Avid" 

[raistlin65]

should've searched for "Real Avid" 

D'oh! LOL

Here's a review:

http://www.raqwe.com/real-avid-pistol-tool-multitool-handguns/

I guess for a tool that's meant to stay in a range bag, I could deal with how it looks. Here's their pic of it folded up:

[primal]

still looks functional to some extent.

[Etherealicer]

I like the look, IMO much prettier than a Skeletool , but that goes to show that taste is different.

I also like that Real Avid is thinking outside of the box and is trying out new shapes/frames
As I don't own a gun that could use this tool its not interesting for me, but a knife with bits in its frame is always nice.

[Kampfer]

I like the look, IMO much prettier than a Skeletool , but that goes to show that taste is different.

Hi, I like the Skeletool.

[Etherealicer]

I like the look, IMO much prettier than a Skeletool , but that goes to show that taste is different.

Hi, I like the Skeletool.

Gosh I'm shocked, never figured you for a Skeletool lover

[leathermon]

Can the brusher at the bottom be used as a bottle opener?

[AlephZero]

I like the look, IMO much prettier than a Skeletool , but that goes to show that taste is different.

Hi, I like the Skeletool.

Gosh I'm shocked, never figured you for a Skeletool lover

 

Oh shush, we are many 

[Dem]

I'm just entirely confused by the handles.

What exactly do they articulate? Some sort of crimper?

[rdub934]

I'm just entirely confused by the handles.

What exactly do they articulate? Some sort of crimper?

Those aren't handles - carbon scraper underneath, and a bit driver on top.

It is really ugly, but I bet it works. Real Avid seem to be a "function over form" approach when it comes to their tools. They now have a very comprehensive line-up of tools and knives all aimed squarely at shooting and hunting.

[kodydomina]

1911 Bushing wrench! Woot! Every MY should have one of those!

[kodydomina]

*MT

[Zed]

Wish i had a 1911 

[Obi1shinobee]

Wish i had a 1911 

 

[firiki]

<------  Can't decide if attracted or appauled by "this thing" 

It's a knife only a mother would love... 

 

[anon]

I like multitools that are meant to function with guns. Its a shame the only major company making such tools is Leatherman.

[sLaughterMed]

I like multitools that are meant to function with guns. Its a shame the only major company making such tools is Leatherman.

Gerber MP 600 Sight Tool.

[WoodsDuck]

1911 Bushing wrench! Woot! Every MY should have one of those!

Now I want one of these ugly suckers to partner with my old Springfield.

[firiki]

It is really ugly, but I bet it works. Real Avid seem to be a "function over form" approach when it comes to their tools.

I'm a firm believer of the Form follows function principle myself. First you design whatever based on its intended function and then you refine/embellish for aesthetic reasons. Such refinements can also add function. Having said all that, I think I like this thing and I believe it works well, I just wonder if it isn't a little unwieldly.

[raistlin65]

Wish i had a 1911 

Maybe you could migrate to the US? Claim a need to seek political asylum because of gun laws in the UK.

 

[anon]

I like multitools that are meant to function with guns. Its a shame the only major company making such tools is Leatherman.

Gerber MP 600 Sight Tool.

Cheers! I think I just found my next multitool.