Pry Baby!

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blackeye4you

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I just got my new pry baby from Peter Atwood and man I love this thing.It is a whole lot more than I thought it would be.This is one tough pocket tool.I got the large and The diamond shrarpener is a nice addition to my pocket arsenal.I also got a titanium claw ring that he makes and I have to tell you if you were to rake one of these across an attackers arm or skull you would get his attention not to mention break a hold.That is if he is able to get you in a hold otherwise flipped the other way it would put some pain in a punch. He just made a few and if you hurry you might get in on this batch.His site says they are sold out and expect they are most of the time. You would have to shoot him an email and find out. http://www.realrates.com/cgi-bin/f.cgi
 
$70 for a pocket prybar!!! :eek:

I'd rather just use the flat head screwdriver from the "Keyman" I made from an old Micra. Cost $15-20.

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There is no comparison to what you are showing me and the prybaby.This thing could pry a door open, cut cord,tinder, pencils and what ever your imagination will let it. Not to mention the dmt diamond sharpener the screwdriver wire stripper and weapon potential.It's long enough to grip in your fist and stickout the otherside and do some damage.Besides that's why they make $10 dollar tennis shoes for the people that can't bring them selves to buy quality. Where did you get the old blade out of a tool you broke while prying with it or you just tore apart a good one.
 
Originally posted by blackeye4you
There is no comparison to what you are showing me and the prybaby.This thing could pry a door open, cut cord,tinder, pencils and what ever your imagination will let it.
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Pry a door open, huh? I'd love a prybaby, but for free I can turn the doorknob. And if I need to cut cord, tinder, or pencils -- I do have a knife.

You're right, there's no comparison -- I'd carry and use that keychain Ryan made, and I have absolutely no use for a prybaby.

It's a great design, and I'm thrilled that Mr. Atwood is selling them, but I think he's running off of gadget factor here.
 
I set them out on Thanksgiving day as a joke...

I just tried bending them with my hand... They're too soft to do any real prying...
 
First of all, this Atwood fella is seems to be a good member of the forum with a good idea... although we seem to have no use for his invention, I can see that quite a few people might need to have a prybar on short notice... Off the top of my head, Building maintenance workers and perhaps Elevator Repairmen. Customs officials who may be called upon to cut open boxes but on rare occasions pry open a drum, pail or other container.

Two $70 is a lot of money, but right now it may be the lowest price Atwood can offer it for, and still for it to be economically viable for him. We must realize that it may not even be economically rewarding at this time but we certainly hope that he's not losing money on this venture. If we can't afford it, then we can't afford it. If we can't see spending that kind of money for the item, then so be it. I say... more power to those who can, and Atwood as well. I would certainly hope that if I had something to sell, that no one here would belittle it. (BTW Ryan, you still got any of those spy capsules left? I need a few)

Blackeye, I for one, am glad you're supporting "one of us".
 
Very nifty idea, I would get one if the price were lowered to somewhere around $30. I guess there is a cost to using S30V.
 
It's just as well we don't all want them; Peter is only one man and can't make enough of them for all of us. If they turn out to be popular enough maybe someday he'll be able to license his design to a factory that can mass-produce a version to sell for $30 (it won't be in S30V though). In the meantime, $70 is cheap for a handmade knife and I can't see anyone making a Pry Baby by hand for less than that -- I know I wouldn't.
 
I carry a PryBaby Mini on my keychain. It's a great little tool. I use the prybar function all the time, opening lids off of stain and paint cans. The screwdriver has also come in handy.
 
I think people are missing the point of the PryBaby. Instead of buying a knife that is more like a sharpened crowbar, you can buy a PryBaby and a sharp knife. Knives are for cutting, prybars are for prying.
With good knife and PryBaby in the outer sheath pocket you could do a lot...

-SB
 
I carry the "PocketWrench II" which I picked up from Lee Valley tools (who have fantastic service, by the way). This is the description from their website:

Pocketwrench II®

This is the next best thing to a real wrench! Made from hardened chrome vanadium steel, 1/8" thick, 4" long, and 1" wide – perfect for a pocket or tool pouch.
It will tighten or remove nuts from 3/16" to 11/16" or 5mm to 17mm. Excels at preventing nuts from spinning as you tighten a bolt. One end is tapered for use as a pry or a screwdriver. There are also Imperial and metric scales.

One of the best features is the 1/4" hex hole, which allows you to slip the wrench over a standard hex bit (not included), creating a lever for applying extra torque. A wonderfully useful tool.

The URL is www.leevalley.com/wood/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=2&page=32202&category=1,43456,43407

Best of all, it costs $5.75!
 
CMC, Your right that looks like a great little tool and for it's obvious worth the price is great.I have never been to the Lee Valley site but I am glad you showed me the way.My wife is a wood carver and I do a little wood burning and on top of other hobbies and they seem to have some pretty decent prices on there wood tools.Thanks
 
When I first seen the Pry Baby I thought wow, that is a great idea!

Then I seen the price. :eek:

Well that did not change what I thought about the idea. It just kept me from getting one.

I think he really has a great idea and I would love to have one.

I'm not saying he is charging to much as I have no idea how much time it takes to make one or other cost that he has into it.

Even if I knew the amount of time and what he has into them would it make any differance?

No!

The guy can charge what he wants.

Anyway just my thoughts :)

It looks like it would be a preaty usefull tool.
 
Thanks for the kind words about my products. I really wish I could get them to a more mass market price but the truth is they take an incredible amount of time, work and materials as simple as they are. The only way to get the price down is to have them made in China which I am really against doing. I believe in keeping our own industries going as much as possible.

For those willing to pay a bit more for a handmade thing, they do so with the satisfaction of knowing that they get a product made here with my own materials and made by me personally. The only thing I don't do myself is a bit of milling that I have a local machine shop do.

The truth is, I make these things for fun and just to do something that makes other gadget freaks happy. Making my own tools and gadgets is just a huge thrill for me and I'm really glad when other folks like them too. :)
 
Hey Peter,

Thanks for a real neat product and the fact that it is made by you and that it has your name and reputation behind it, it is without question, worth every cent.

Thanks Again.

Rgds,
B
 
The prybaby is really an excellent idea and sounds quite useful. However, it's priced out of my range, as are most custom handcrafted items. For now, I'm planning on going for the lower quality, but much cheaper option, buying a $3, 7" prybar and cutting off the hooked end so it ends up being about 5" long and flat.
 
I really like the prybaby and when I get the cash, I'm going to get both sizes. Personally, I don't think that the price is that out of the ordinary.
Matt
 
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