Atwood keychain tools

[The Closer]

Here's a few keychain gadgets I got from the man, Mr. Peter Atwood!!!! Enjoy!!!

[denise]

okay I may be dumb here but can you tell me what each of those tools are used for? I love how tiny they are. Thanks.

[Peter Atwood]

Doug, you're getting quite the collection! I don't think that's even all of it though. :D

Denise, there's a variety of little cutting tools, bottle openers, pry tools and keychain screwdrivers. Most are made of stainless knife steel but there are a few titanium ones in there too. All of them were custom made. Doug really likes little tools so many are even smaller than what I normally make. It's fun trying to see how much function you can pack into only a couple of inches.... :)

[The Closer]

you're right Peter, that is just a small sample of them!!!! Keep'em coming!!! ;D

[geoffchan]

they look pretty schmick :)

[pipedreams]

Well, I've put it off for long enough...I just ordered myself a PryBaby!

todd

[paul810]

I like the little knife on top left, would go great in a little credit card size sheath for a wallet.

[The Closer]

The one on the top left is called a Skeeter and it is made out of damasteel. Sweet little blade!!!

[Bravo 25]

Nice collection showing more of Peters good work. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[paul810]

I just wrote to Mr. Atwood about getting one of those Skeeters, once I saw how small it was I had to get one. :) I also was going to order a basic Pry Baby to keep with my Camping bag/BOB, but I wasn't sure how well it will spark a ferro-rod. I like the design of the second and third one down on the right side, they would be perfect for that. (Though I think those particular ones are Ti, right?)

[The Closer]

The second one down is titanium and I believe the third one is 3V. Thanks for looking

[The Closer]

Here are some more of Peter's nifty keychain tools!!! These are called Boogers and they are sweet!!!

[The Closer]

Here are some more of Peter's nifty keychain tools!!! These are called Boogers and they are sweet!!!

[denise]

Peter I have to ask, what made you decide to call it a booger? ;D

[Peter Atwood]

I don't know, I just picked the name out of....a hat, yeah that's it, a hat. :D :lol

[The Closer]

Sure you did!!!!! :coolsmiley:

[Makarov]

This one looks very nice, I don't really need another bottleopener(like on the Prybaby), but a easy access blade would be handy for opening cardboard boxes etc.
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/8414/booger7og.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I can't find any references to the Boogers on Peters site though, are these still available?

[The Closer]

Drop him a line or look in his Area 51 site!!!! O0

[Makarov]

Thanks for the tip. I'll be looking into this :)

[The Closer]

Your welcome Makarov!!!! O0

[pipedreams]

The more cool stuff I see, the poorer I get...

todd

[denise]

Makarov: http://www.phlaunt.com/area51/14058330.php

[The Closer]

Tell me about it Todd!!! He keeps making them and I keep buying them!!! Peter is one heck of a nice guy and is easy to do business with. O0

[Makarov]

Makarov: http://www.phlaunt.com/area51/14058330.php

I saw that one Denise, but I didn't realise at first that it was the same as the one I liked, just with the whole blade instead of the "prybar-tip"

On another note, and I know it's a bit OT in this thread, Peter should look into making a "survival shoehorn"
Something that you can hang by the shoerack, for wanted and unwanted guests alike...
It shouldn't stand out too much(obviously), include a prybar function and a good grip so that it could be used as a baton if needed. And it should of course function as a shoehorn ;)

[The Closer]

Here's a couple more keychain goodies!!! The 3-way screwdriver and the other one is called the Virus. Enjoy!!!

[pipedreams]

This is the first time I've ever wanted a virus. :lol

todd

[The Closer]

Glad you like it Todd. Peter's stuff ROCKS!!!! 8)

[Brangdon]

This question may belong in the dealer section, but... is there a reason none of these tools have rulers? Is it too hard to mark them up precisely?

[paul810]

Most of them are only a bit over an inch long, I don't know what you would measure with such a short ruler? ???

[Brangdon]

My PryBaby has a straight edge which is 2.5 inches long. I am thinking of asking for a Keyton that's 3.5" long, which I imagine could have an 8cm edge. Pry bars have to be fairly long to give leverage.

I'd use it to measure all my other keyring toys :D Another application would be map-reading. In the UK we have OS maps which are marked with a 1km grid, and GPS units that use the same grid. Popular walkers maps are scaled so that the grid squares are 4cm across. If you can measure precisely you can fix your location to within a 5 meters, or about the accuracy of the GPS.

[Peter Atwood]

You know, I'd like to do a ruler edge on a tool but it is just not practical for me. Not only is it hard to get it right unless you use industrial processes but it would not be cost effective to produce.

[Sunnie]

I see some of these little boogers or key tools have sharpened edges. Am I missing something here: if they are on a keyring and have the sharp edges aren't they risk to constant accidental self-mutilation???

Sunnie

[The Closer]

If they have a sharpened edge they come with a kydex sheath!!!

[Sunnie]

If they have a sharpened edge they come with a kydex sheath!!!


:idiot2: -- I should have figured! Thanks, Closer.

I'm interested in buying for my keychain the Booger that is basically a mini prybaby minus the bottle opener -- from the pics above it looks like that has a small sharpened edge too. Could I see the kydex sheath for it in order to get an idea of size with it on please?

Cheers,

Sunnie

[Peter Atwood]

Sunnie, I'm doing a batch of mini Prybabies very soon. They will be about 75% or so of the size of the current ones. Email me if you are interested and I will be glad to put you on the list.

[pipedreams]

Sunnie, I'm doing a batch of mini Prybabies very soon. They will be about 75% or so of the size of the current ones. Email me if you are interested and I will be glad to put you on the list.
Really...you're killin'me...must...resist...

todd

[JonSidneyB]

I think I am going to want to buy a full sized prybaby one of these days. It is still small but I think will give a little more leverage when it comes time to do some serious prying.

[cosine]

thinking: *Those tools are pretty nice... gotta wait, can't buy... poor student... I will someday*

[Sunnie]

Sunnie, I'm doing a batch of mini Prybabies very soon. They will be about 75% or so of the size of the current ones. Email me if you are interested and I will be glad to put you on the list.


E-mail sent :)

Sunnie

[Sunnie]

Really...you're killin'me...must...resist...

todd


C'mon pipedreams... you *know* you need it. Resistance is futile! ;)

Sunnie

[pipedreams]

Would anyone else like to twist my arm? :lol

todd

[The Closer]

Hey, Todd got a new goodie coming from Peter, it should be here on Wed. It will push you over the edge I'm sure. :lol

[LowWorm]

This one looks very nice, I don't really need another bottleopener(like on the Prybaby), but a easy access blade would be handy for opening cardboard boxes etc.
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/8414/booger7og.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I can't find any references to the Boogers on Peters site though, are these still available?


I'm with Makarov...I can't believe I'm saying this, but that's a good looking Booger! :smitten: Sign me up for one too.

[pipedreams]

Hey, Todd got a new goodie coming from Peter, it should be here on Wed. It will push you over the edge I'm sure. :lol
My Modified KeyTon should be here on Wed., too! Maybe it will save me...

todd

[heathah]

I've been contemplating on purchasing a Prybaby for a long time now but after seeing all these pictures, I'm really gonna have to seriously think about what I want to buy. So many decisions. :o

[Sunnie]

Well, I just gave in and have ordered a regular prybaby today :)

This could be a new addiction for me since I will definitely also get a mini prybaby for my keyring when they become available! I like the idea of these EDC tools and i like the fact that there is a philosophy behind them too: Peter Atwood's site really comes across as reflecting that.

Can't wait til I get my regular one now though. I'll post and share my impressions when it arrives.

Sunnie

[The Closer]

Sunnie congrats on your new Prybaby. IT ROCKS!!!! O0

[pipedreams]

You're gonna love it, Sunnie!

todd

[deeker]

Peter,

Any chance of a Philips screwdriver tip, or does the 'slot end' fit reasonably well?

[Sunnie]

Thanks guys. I feel like a kid in a candy shop. Only got to wait a few days for the sweeties to arrive though. :)

Sunnie

[pipedreams]

My Modified KeyTon arrived today! O0 It is SWEET!!! I'm gonna need bigger pockets! :lol

todd

[RyanMalpiede]

Here's a couple more keychain goodies!!! The 3-way screwdriver and the other one is called the Virus. Enjoy!!!


how much did the virus cost ... that looks sweet! Come with a sheath?

[The Closer]

Todd, the Keytons are sweet!!! You need more pockets not bigger ones!!! HAHA :lol

[Sunnie]

My Modified KeyTon arrived today! O0* It is SWEET!!!* I'm gonna need bigger pockets! :lol

todd


Good news O0 .

Sunnie

[The Closer]

Ryan, yes it came with a small kydex sheath. As far as I know the one I have is the only one in existence and I believe it was $55 or so. :coolsmiley:

[zero40484]

Here are some more of Peter's nifty keychain tools!!! These are called Boogers and they are sweet!!!


those look cool. i have a Ti prybaby, a regular one, and a microcard knife. im looking to add a booger to the collection.

[PWork]

I've admired Peter's "toys" for a while now. I plan on owning a few of them eventually.

Cool stuff Peter. :coolsmiley:

[pipedreams]

I've admired Peter's "toys" for a while now. I plan on owning a few of them eventually.

Cool stuff Peter. :coolsmiley:
The PryBaby would be a perfect companion the the Victorinox Executive!

todd

[PWork]

Yeah, I know.....

[Malcontent]

Peter,

My prybabyXL and the micro bug out bar, that I ordered on Friday, arrived today. Great service and great workmanship.
Would you have any plans to make any more of the tanto boogers? I am thinking I just might need one.* O0

[heathah]

Well, I just did it. I placed an order for two prybabies! I placed the order at 9:19 a.m. and by 9:57 a.m. Peter sent me a thank you and said my order would ship today. That sure is speedy service. I'd just like to say thanks to Peter for the promptness and professionalism that is seldom found nowadays. I'm sure I won't be dissappointed with my purchase. I'll probably spend much more money on his keychain tools in the future. Great job! O0

[holst035]

I thinking of a booger, can anyone give the dimensions of this. The keykarambit is looking nice too, for opening boxes, mail, blisters and so on. Any experiences, I want something keyring size, a bit smaller then the prybaby!

Marthijn

[KingSmono]

I too broke down and ordered a Titanium Prybaby. I'll now have the coolest bottle opener on the block! :)

[heathah]

I just got back from the Post Office and guess what was in my mailbox, two Prybabies!* That was fast!* *O0* These things are awesome little tools.* I can't wait to try them out.* :) Thanks again Peter.

[dajak]

Is the list for a small prybaby still open?

[Jakpro]

List? We don't need no stinking list! ;)

http://www.phlaunt.com/atwoodknives/index.php

[zero40484]

well to date i have 3 Atwood tools, but i hope to get a micro bug out blade and a tanto booger in the next few weeks.

>:D

[Crocodilo]

After some days reading this forum, and exchanging one email with Mr. Atwood, I placed an order for a PrybabyXL. This was four days ago, and I live in Portugal. The package came today, and it is everything I expected, and more. The piece has the perfect balance of solidity and portability, the design and execution are flawless, the service and shipping were excelent. I was actually undercharged for the shipping...

Conclusion: I'll be placing my next order soon. So many to choose from...

One more happy costumer, Mr. Atwood!

"Crocodilo" Diniz
Portugal

[pipedreams]

I'm not surprised. Peter's customer service is second to none.

todd

[Peter Atwood]

I like happy. :)

I can't believe it made it to Portugal in 4 days though, wow! :o

Mini Prybabies will be happening in a couple of weeks. I'm using some thick stock so they will be smaller but very chunky. Moving forward these will be regular stock items I hope....

[JonSidneyB]

What is the size difference between the mini and fullsized? How much of a leverage difference in practice as well?

Trying to decide on full sized or mini.

[Crocodilo]

I fiddled with the cord on my Prybaby, and now I cannot replicate the original knot. Can anybody help me on this trivia? :-\

[Peter Atwood]

Croc, just Google "Two Strand Matthew Walker Knot" or look it up in Ashley's Book of Knots.

Jon, the Minis will be 80% of original size. There will of course be slightly less leverage available with the Minis but they still open bottles like a champ and maybe have even a little better fit than the regular ones. For a lot of tasks I find it doesn't really take much though to make something move. So for clearing a stuck casing in a firearm or opening a paint can I think it will still perform well. My advice is to take the old CPF attitude and just buy both! :D :P

[Crocodilo]

Fantastic, thanks a lot!