adventures of an ugly prybar

[Cliff Stamp]

One of the most basic wood/utility tools, start with :



Remove the parts you don't want, in this case with a Paramilitary :



Need to dig a hole, cut some sods, pry out some rocks, no problem. Note the sculped end knob which serves as a focus point for hits with the palm and in general as a grip enhancement :



Is the edge worn, sure :




Seconds later with the knife :



Don't do a lot of digging but need some bark removed and don't want to run the sharp edge of your knife through all that dirt and grit :



Again no problem :



Maybe you are inside, cooking up some bread and suddenly realize your favorite wooden spoon has been consumed by termites, ugly prybar to the rescue :



Have a tight fitting shoe, no problem, a mosquito is bothering you, no problem, attacked by ninjas - ok, that's a problem. But for most other applications the ugly prybar is multi-functional and best of all user customizable.

You want a thicker edge for digging, no problem, you want a finer edge for bark removal, no problem, you want a little hollow for spoon work, no problem.

Super delux edition soon to be available in S30V, $39.99 - NO SHEATH.

-Cliff

 

[kel_aa]

I suggest all users forgo the wooden version and wait for the S30V one. The abrasion resistance of wood is too low. Without vanadium carbides it can't even pry out a glob of peanut butter from a jar before it is worn down to a toothpick.

 

[UffDa]

AAAAAHHHH! I don't even want to know what's in that bowl.:barf:

 

[TNRat]

$39.99 - NO SHEATH.

There is a little bit of gouging going on here. They originally sold for $19.99 when aired on TV 3 years ago.

 

[Codger_64]

Good illustrations as always Cliff. Can it be converted to a tempered wooden spear?

 

[Cliff Stamp]

Can it be converted to a tempered wooden spear?

Most local woods are very soft, though I would not want to take an impact at close range from even a piece of pine with a fine taper. For that type of work though it would be of significant benefit to know how to knapp stone. You could also cast aluminum which would not be overly durable, but would be much sharper than woods.

Without vanadium carbides it can't even pry out a glob of peanut butter from a jar before it is worn down to a toothpick.

The promotion of carbides to be so critical could have been sold no better than by Barnum himself. There is no actual data to support it, the metallurgical texts on steel selection will say the exact opposite, even focused and published studies on knife performance specifically contradicits it let alone the massive amount of user data - but still it lives on. I am wondering how those who promote it so strongly will react when it becomes obvious that the Emperor wears no clothes.

AAAAAHHHH! I don't even want to know what's in that bowl.

Seal knuckle pie needs a crust.

They originally sold for $19.99 when aired on TV 3 years ago.

This version is CRYO/pine.

-Cliff

 

[Codger_64]

You have any import restrictions on hickory? It fire tempers like iron.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

I have relatives who do finish carpentry that have an extensive collection of hardwoods, I'll ask for a piece.

-Cliff