Peter Atwood multitools?

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Bulldog357

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Im looking for a small keychain tool and i have been looking at some of Peter Atwood's creations. Anyone own one? If so, what model and how convenient is it to use? Thanks in advance :)
 
Not convenient to use, and really over the top when it comes to price. A $10.00 Leatherman equivalent would give you the same utility at a tenth of the cost; but then again, these mini-tools are really an inconvenience and a temporary solution to a problem solvable by any number of small multi-tools/knives that offer greater utility and ergonomics.
 
Alnamvet68 said:
Not convenient to use, and really over the top when it comes to price. A $10.00 Leatherman equivalent would give you the same utility at a tenth of the cost; but then again, these mini-tools are really an inconvenience and a temporary solution to a problem solvable by any number of small multi-tools/knives that offer greater utility and ergonomics.
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Truth spoken. Atwoods seem more like pocket jewelry than a usable tool.
 
I do believe the OP is strictly focusing on the utility of such a tool, and not the collectability. In answer to why spend a hundred dollars on a knife when a twenty dollar knife would do, then I would say yes, don't spend a lot of money if the knife is going to be a daily user. Personally, I have SAK knives that are less than $40.00 each street price, and they will never be used...they're part of a collection of alox knives. I have GEC #15's that went for $100.00, and I don't see myself ever using them because again, they are part of a collection. The most expensive knives I have that see regular duty are probably the Spyderco PM2 and the ESEE 3, and while I'm sure a cheaper fixie or folder would do, I don't see the collectability in these two knives, so they will get used and abused.
 
I think the most expensive knife I own is the EESE-3 and I love it. Most or my other knives are Spyderco that cost under $100. However I'm not sure I'd buy a $20 or less knife, at that price you'd be giving up something, most likely blade quality. I like my knives very sharp and I like them to hold an edge and at the $20 or less range I've never seen that happen.
 
flphotog said:
I think the most expensive knife I own is the EESE-3 and I love it. Most or my other knives are Spyderco that cost under $100. However I'm not sure I'd buy a $20 or less knife, at that price you'd be giving up something, most likely blade quality. I like my knives very sharp and I like them to hold an edge and at the $20 or less range I've never seen that happen.
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Opinel.
Mora.
Kershaw shuffle.
Buck Bantam.
Buck Bucklight. Mercator K55, a bit over 20 dollars at 26.95.
Aitor Castor Perqueya.
Aitor Castor Mediana.
Many Rough Riders.

Try one, and you may be surprised at how well they cut.
 
I think if you have to money for a knife over say $70, and its a good quality knife with good steel that you know you will use then go for it. I honestly prefer my gear to be good quality and to have the capability to hold up to any task I choose to put it through. For example, I carry an Emerson mini cqc-7, the design is basically bomb proof and I feel confident that the knife will last. I just dont feel that way about my Ontario rat 1. I'm not saying that the rat 1 is a bad knife, I'm just saying I don't think its as durable as an Emerson, Benchmade, ect... Im not saying that any budget edc knife is a bad knife, I'm just saying that the specs don't match up with some of the more expensive knives. Thats just my opinion on the matter. :)
 
Bulldog357 said:
Im looking for a small keychain tool and i have been looking at some of Peter Atwood's creations. Anyone own one? If so, what model and how convenient is it to use? Thanks in advance :)
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I have a dozen or so :) the G2 Atwrench is a favorite. Plenty tough.
 
I have a prybaby bought back in 2006 or 2007. It's good. Check out the brewzer from Leatherman or the shard from Gerber or the doohickey from Nite-ize or county comm. They have some pocket prybars that also do the job. Depends on what you want to do. One thing I don't like about Peter is that they're expensive tools and first come first serve. Good quality, but expensive and difficult to obtain.
 
I have various Atwood tools. I do find them to be somewhat handy. I have mostly used the pry function and the wrench function a few times. Could I have used a different tool like a multitool? Yes. Would I have done a better job? Maybe, but it was quick and got the job done. The Atwood I have used the most is my tippler :P

mtsickboy
 
I have an original prybaby that I carry on my keychain, but that was back when you could get them for $25 or so, which was still a lot for a keychain tool.
I've used mine mainly as a bottle opener, but to pry stuff as well. Never used the "screwdriver" or nail puller.

There is a bit of staining on it but its heavy duty and held up well. I am very happy with it. I wouldn't pay $100 for one, though.
 
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