for those who don't trust a folding knife

beckerhead said:
I would seriously doubt that the "folding idiot magnet" would be:
A. much lighter if not actually heavier
B. quicker and easier to deploy & re-sheath
C. more efficient at chopping, fuzz stick making, etc.
D. sturdier under real world use

RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY :eek::eek::eek:
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Where are they claiming that it is any of these things?
 
this is the target market for this folding ax:

Yuppie family goes Sport Ute camping on a long weekend in the summer. They will load up their ute, go to Starbucks and get their Lattes or double tall cappuccino's. drive to the State Park campground with their 1.5 children and their lil yapyap purse dog. They will unpack their sport ute of all its iShiny things, the 12V coffee maker, microwave, tv, radio, DVD, air conditioner, mini fridge, the latest tent that the Jones have too, lawn chairs, string lights, the video game console and the i-pods and all new fishing gear from walmart. The 1.5 kids will go fishing off the dock, tuned into their video games and iPods. The young yuppies will kick back over Corona beer, after spraying on their fake tans. He will unpack his new ax "look honey, look how small it is" he exclaims. "yes dear, i know how small it is" she says, all the while thinking about the Jumbo that the tanned young lifeguard down the beach is packing. He will unfold his ax, marveling at how cool and badass it is, maybe try chopping some wood for a bit. His ExerFit toned muscles will rapidly tire out trying to split a cedar shingle. He will fold up the ax, put it back in the leased sport ute ,w here it will pretty much remain for the rest of the year.

DISCLAIMER: for those who dont get my brutal sarcasm, this is NOT a real event, it has never happened. No cheating took place. ITS NOT REAL FOLKS!
 
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Bushman5 remind me to buy you a drink if I get up your way...we think WAY too much alike! You left out the part where he knocks himself unconscious and the life guard comes over, and the kids are off playing, and the wife says "Let him sleep, I'll take some mouth to mouth over here". GRIN!

Yeah, you mean that bundle of FIREPROOF shingles he brought from home because 'campwood is a waste of money' Grin!
 
Wow, I turned the page and this thing turned into a romance novel.

:D

I know the type you're talking about Bushman5, I once spent a really pissed-off night 50 yards from some yahoos with a giant RV, a Honda generator, a BIG TV and no respect at all for the fact that other people in the park might want to relax... If you want all the comforts of home, well, GO HOME.

Anyway, a folding axe is a DUMB idea, I don't care if it was designed by DaVinci and built by, ummmmm... some really good builder-guy. It's DUMB DUMB DUMB.

Anyone who thinks this vicious affront to common sense is a good idea, buy one, send it to me, and I will find out exactly how long it takes for it to fall apart.
 
Bushman5 said:
NO NO NO! this is whats wrong with so called "modern" society....always feel the need to make a time tested and proven tool "better", by butchering it into an abomination like the one pictured. For gods sake can the yuppies just leave the time tested and proven ax ALONE?

complete and utter FAIL!

:barf::barf::barf::barf::barf::barf:
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I echo Bushman's enthusiasm here.It's disgraceful:thumbdn::yawn:
 
After taking a moment to reflect on my heretofore overly-emotional responses, now tempered with time and a sip of bourbon, I feel compelled to express my appreciation for all the well-crafted and civilized comments you gentlemen have offered, in regards to this... ahem... "axe" :rolleyes:

Nonetheless, for some reason, the longer I'm aware this perversion of toolery exists, the more perturbed I become by it. Bushman5 is RIGHT, this is an example of what's wrong with our world! This over-wrought abortion of an "axe" is an insult to the very concept of self-sufficiency.

Did I mention I don't care for it much?
 
I was reading about this thing not too long ago. I just don't get what they were thinking when they designed it. Not to mention it's uglier then heck.
 
It's a neat idea.

But I kind of like having fingers. And no amount of space saved in my pack is gonna change that. :D
 
Bushman5 said:
although this design is a complete piece of junk, i would like to see Milla Jovo with one of these in each hand, flicking them open at the same time and slaying.............

just saying.... :)
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Milla's fine and all, but she only comes in a FLAT GRIND. :thumbdn: Now if she came in a SCANDI grind or CONVEXED, I'd like her geometry a lot more. :thumbup: A lot of my favorite actresses are nicely convexed. Demi Moore started out life as a flat grind, but she got herself reprofiled. Now she's pretty darn convex. I'm just speaking personally of course. :D
 
Bushman5 said:
this is the target market for this folding ax:

Yuppie family goes Sport Ute camping on a long weekend in the summer. They will load up their ute, go to Starbucks and get their Lattes or double tall cappuccino's. drive to the State Park campground with their 1.5 children and their lil yapyap purse dog. They will unpack their sport ute of all its iShiny things, the 12V coffee maker, microwave, tv, radio, DVD, air conditioner, mini fridge, the latest tent that the Jones have too, lawn chairs, string lights, the video game console and the i-pods and all new fishing gear from walmart. The 1.5 kids will go fishing off the dock, tuned into their video games and iPods. The young yuppies will kick back over Corona beer, after spraying on their fake tans. He will unpack his new ax "look honey, look how small it is" he exclaims. "yes dear, i know how small it is" she says, all the while thinking about the Jumbo that the tanned young lifeguard down the beach is packing. He will unfold his ax, marveling at how cool and badass it is, maybe try chopping some wood for a bit. His ExerFit toned muscles will rapidly tire out trying to split a cedar shingle. He will fold up the ax, put it back in the leased sport ute ,w here it will pretty much remain for the rest of the year.
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Come on lighten up guys. At least they are getting out of the house and spending time with their families. Lots of kids are never taken out to fish, ipod or not.

It sounds like a little envy coming out, I know I would like to be able to afford an RV with generator and all the extras.

I am not even going to comment on the sexual overtones. :rolleyes: Chris
 
guess you never heard of sarcasm?

:D

just having fun here pointing out the obvious failings of a product that was obviously designed by someone with zero axe time/experience. :cool:

sometimes one just needs to point out the obvious.....
 
I can afford all that yuppie stuff, and I still feel the same way as Bushman. I choose not to camp like that, but heck, as long as they aren't chucking their starbucks coffee cups in the woods, good for them.

I think his sarcasm was pointed at the marketing demographic winning out over the actual function (or lack thereof) of this tool.

The yuppie camper type is exactly the right person to buy this folding hatchet, because a serious woodsman (like most of us on this forum) would never rely on a chopper with a handle attached by a pivoting rivet. We are made of sterner stuff.

My kids and I have a term for those types that bring fast food to their campsite and eat by the soft glow of an LED lantern before retiring to their bright nylon tent after inflating their queen size air matress with a blowdryer.

We call 'em McCampers!
 
I think his sarcasm was pointed at the marketing demographic winning out over the actual function (or lack thereof) of this tool.

BINGO! thanks!
 
I saw the sarcasm and I also see a hell of a lot of elitism and arrogance. I am happy to know that I am among serious woodsmen :rolleyes: that know they are right and know that everyone that drinks starbucks and has an suv is a piece of crap.
 
PrimitiveMan said:
I can afford all that yuppie stuff, and I still feel the same way as Bushman. I choose not to camp like that, but heck, as long as they aren't chucking their starbucks coffee cups in the woods, good for them.

I think his sarcasm was pointed at the marketing demographic winning out over the actual function (or lack thereof) of this tool.

The yuppie camper type is exactly the right person to buy this folding hatchet, because a serious woodsman (like most of us on this forum) would never rely on a chopper with a handle attached by a pivoting rivet. We are made of sterner stuff.

My kids and I have a term for those types that bring fast food to their campsite and eat by the soft glow of an LED lantern before retiring to their bright nylon tent after inflating their queen size air matress with a blowdryer.

We call 'em McCampers!
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Sterner stuff?? How do I get in the he man club.

Sounds like your raising your kids right, making fun of people getting out in the outdoors in their own way is loads of fun. :barf:
 
RB,

I think you are taking it WAY too seriously.

Speaking for myself, People that drive SUV's and drink Starbucks are just fine in my book. I don't think anyone here is suggesting they are "Crap". Just that they may be a little out of touch with real woodslore (which is fine) and might be more easily influenced by flashy marketing (which is fine also).

Now if you think any of this is going to stop me from acting like a lifegaurd and trying to pick up the trophy wife......ya might be mistaken!
Hahaha!
 
PrimitiveMan said:
RB,

I think you are taking it WAY too seriously.

Speaking for myself, People that drive SUV's and drink Starbucks are just fine in my book. I don't think anyone here is suggesting they are "Crap". Just that they may be a little out of touch with real woodslore (which is fine) and might be more easily influenced by flashy marketing (which is fine also).

Now if you think any of this is going to stop me from acting like a lifegaurd and trying to pick up the trophy wife......ya might be mistaken!
Hahaha!
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Maybe I am, but I didn't apreciate that little story at all. Trying to pick up other men's wives, trophy or not, is a good way to prove your character.

I think I will bow out of this thread.
 
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