What I do when waiting for a new edc tool to be shipped...

[knightrider]

I like to make mock-ups to see just how it might feel. You get a good idea on the shape and how it will fit your hand. Here's my latest mock-up - a Micro Bug-Out Blade. I size them to the right length. Then glue to foam core board, then cut out with Xacto blade. It's one of my favorite things to do when waiting for a new gadget, whether it be a knife, keychain tool, or flashlight. Sometimes I make mock-ups to see if I'd be happy with the size/shape before I buy. It allows you to kind of handle it, and in the day and age of internet purchases this can be really helpful for things you can't handle in person.

[Gadget Guy]

What a great idea... Maybe you could sell them for us guys who can't afford everything!

GG

[alwilliam]

I do the same thing with knives,etc..

[LowWorm]

What a great idea... Maybe you could sell them for us guys who can't afford everything!

GG


:lolhammer:

Yeah, and if you pay the shipping, too, that would be great! ;)

You could call them Atwood-bes.

[Peter Atwood]

I do the same thing all the time except I use steel and titanium. :P :laugh:

[The Closer]

Some guys just have all the fun!!!!!!!! :boing:

[knightrider]

It's not anywhere near as much fun as having the real thing! And foam core doesn't hold an edge for very long. :)

I'll be very happy when the real deal shows up! Then the mock up gets put in the circular filing cabinet.

To see how big an ipod was I made a cardboard version and compared it to my discman. That was a big eye opener, those things are tiny!

[alwilliam]

I do the same thing all the time except I use steel and titanium.* :P* :laugh:


I use magnesium...I have sheeets of it from old race cars from years past. ;D

[Mahachippy]

I personally prefer my light saber with jedi mind control to bend the beam into shape! :D

[alwilliam]

I personally prefer my light saber with jedi mind control to bend the beam into shape!* :D



:)useless info with out a pic :-X

[knightrider]

Here's another one I made today. It's the Surefire L1. I'm really looking forward to getting a Surefire, always wanted one when I was younger. I will be super happy when the real thing arrives. :)

[deeker]

knightrider - that's not a little cardboard cut-out of an Atwood micro there!! ;D

[Badgerboy]

Then when the real thing arrives, you sell the fake on ebay ? :lolhammer:

Cliff

[Gadget Guy]

Yeah, for probably double what it's worth! :laugh:

GG

[knightrider]

Just had the Micro-Card in there for reference... and because I really like it. I actually use the Micro-Card more than I use my folders since I got it, does all the cutting I need. Haven't really used the folders at all since, haven't needed to. I'm still amazed by it - so simple and efficient! :)

[The Closer]

The Micro-card is very handy indeed !!!! Most of the time you don't need that big knife and the Micro is easy to carry and readily available for use. It is an excellent tool !!!!!!!!!

[Deaths Head]

I have never thought about doing that, and I think it is a neat idea and very funny. Thanks!

[RyanMalpiede]

knightrider - i did the same thing with a picture of my girlfriend before she was actually my girlfriend. I'll stop there. :smitten: :-X

[knightrider]

You've hurt me deeply Ryan and I will no longer be your friend! >:D

Just kidding, it's the alcohol talking! Hope everyone is having a great 4th! :)

[knightrider]

I'm back!... I should have come up with a quip to one-up you... ok, let me think...?????????

I made a cardboard cutout of your girlfriend, or wait..., you're girlfriend is made of cardboard, thus not reall........I'm getting tired already you win. Or maybe you love cardboard... or.... :P

[RyanMalpiede]

(Smiling) actually it's pretty cool ... and you did well getting the ratio right on the print out. back in the day when I had no absolutely no patience, I could have done with one of these for my first Microtech Halo II.

I could use one for one of these:

[knightrider]

I wish I had one of those! A Benchmade switchblade is in my future... I've got a connection. :)

[greenLED]

What I do when waiting for a new edc tool to be shipped...

...well, buy something else, of course!

[jggonzalez]

(Smiling) actually it's pretty cool ... and you did well getting the ratio right on the print out. back in the day when I had no absolutely no patience, I could have done with one of these for my first Microtech Halo II.

I could use one for one of these:




I found the easiest way to do it is to use MS Paint. I print it, measure it, figure out how much I need to enlarge or shrink it, and then use the stretch/skew to make changes. Two print-outs and I've got the size pegged.

[bruner]

(Smiling) actually it's pretty cool ... and you did well getting the ratio right on the print out. back in the day when I had no absolutely no patience, I could have done with one of these for my first Microtech Halo II.

I could use one for one of these:




This thread is way to funny! :laugh:

Not to say that that is an awsome idea!

Please tell me, what is that interesting object shown in the top of your photo?

Thanks,
Dan

[knightrider]

The Atwood Micro Card Knife in my pics (square razor blade-type knife)? Or in Ryan's switchblade pic? ???

[bruner]

Sorry,

I was refering to Ryans switchblade pic.

Thanks,
Dan

[knightrider]

Then its either a Halo II switchblade or the sheath. You are probably admiring the switchblade that is closed, while the bottom one is open.

[bruner]

Then its either a Halo II switchblade or the sheath. You are probably admiring the switchblade that is closed, while the bottom one is open.


I don't think we are on the "same page".

What I'm refering to is the photo on post #20 in this thread from RyanMalpiede.

The top and bottom objects shown in that photo are two different things.

I understand that the bottom one is a switchblade, but I can't figure out what the top item is?

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Dan

[Solstice]

I don't think we are on the "same page".

What I'm refering to is the photo on post #20 in this thread from RyanMalpiede.

The top and bottom objects shown in that photo are two different things.

I understand that the bottom one is a switchblade, but I can't figure out what the top item is?

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Dan


The 2 objects are in fact the same knife- on the top the knife is closed and turned to the side so that you can see the clip. The bottom knife is open (obviously) You can tell they are the same by the shape of the handle (the contour near the sliding switch) and the little hole on the triangular tip of the clip.

Can someone tell me who makes this knife/where it can be found?

Back to the thread- I have never made such "elaborate" mock-ups, but I have drawn out dimensions on paper and once or twice have sized printouts of the object in question to scale.

[bruner]

Ahhhh!

You are so right!

Don't know what I was thinking, but for some reason it really looked like two different things.

Thanks for your patience and explanation.

Had I studied it more closeley... :(

Must be the bourbon :D

Thanks again,
Dan