The past few days I have been working on stuff like a lunatic. There is a ton of stuff in progress but as usual it's taking forever to get it finished. The Shiner keychain tool is under way and the MicroSpuds are almost ready to send to heat treat. In addition to those I have SuperBugs cut and ready to start grinding later this week. Also have various prototypes that I'm refining and testing so there is much on the horizon even if it seems very slow right now.
Here's a sneak peak at the Shiner proto:
Why call it the Shiner? Well, for those of you who are not fishermen, shiners are also known as minnows. They are a favorite bait fish for the fresh water fisherman who prefers to use live bait over artifical lures. I guess I could also call these the SS Minnows. :)
Awesome! Thanks for the update! ;)
ReplyDeleteShiner looks great. Please make lots of Super Bugs!
ReplyDeleteYou bet! The SuperBug batch is huge.
ReplyDeleteBTW, the Shiner will have much bigger O rings on it.
Looking great! How much you thinking these will cost? Any in titanium (plz)?
ReplyDeleteThese are all in steel and will be very reasonably priced. I have other stuff coming in ti shortly.
ReplyDeleteJust out of curiosity, does the double tumbled titanium pieces come out as nice and smooth as the s30 pieces? Does that make any sense?
ReplyDeleteI have not done any double tumbled ti stuff yet.
ReplyDeleteI missed the Ti Atwrenchs and thought maybe they had been doubled tumbled. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteWow peter ... the inventing never stops! Love it! RyanMalpiede
ReplyDeleteOh No. Peter said shortly, that is enough to put people on 24 hour vigil.
ReplyDeleteMaybe, those who go fishing at dawn or night would appreciate a Glo-Shiner which has a glow eye, glow dot on the neck, glow O-ring, etc.
ReplyDeletethat is nice, in a 'I'd actually carry that one' way. I'm ashamed to say, I haven't carried either of my Atwoods yet- I just sit and fondle them, chuckling maniacally.
ReplyDeleteThe Shiner might replace the Raker Damascus prybar I carry: more utility and I like the look of that eye. What size is the hex opening in the middle?
Wow, that is indeed cool Peter. I will have to keep my eye out for that. Great work as always. Looking forward to this and a Super Bug :D :D
ReplyDeleteSS Minnow is perfect...Ginger and Maryanne agree!
ReplyDeleteWhere can I see this superbug?
ReplyDeleteSuperBug is at the bottom of this page, just scroll down.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
ReplyDeleteNice and funny design. The O-rings give a better grip - for what? - A one size screwdriver and a bottle opener. All your former ideas about O-rings for holding something usefull in a neat manner is somehow reduced to garnish. I prefer your rugged and refined every-part-has-a-purpose tools.
ReplyDeleteI like the Shiner - would look great in damascus! - Can have one to match my odins eye keyton please?
ReplyDeleteJem
The idea is for a simple keychain handle w/bottle opener tool, not a super complicated thing. And I wanted something less expensive because the economy sucks and people don't necessarily have a lot of money to spend. So while I have many other interesting designs and some which are more functional I think there are some compelling reasons to make some basic items along this line. Also, I like fish. :D
ReplyDeletePut a treble hook on the back and I'll bet a striper would hit it :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have an atwood yet :( but I'm hoping to change that soon!!! Those are looking pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm certain a bluefish or a striper would hit it! We should have a contest, first one to catch a fish with a Shiner wins something...I bet largemouth bass would take a shot at it too for our landlocked Adwoodites! BTW Peter, good observation regarding your output and "our current state of economic affairs"!
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled across your site by accident. WOW!! Im so glad I did!
ReplyDeleteI have been drooling over the G3 Prybaby!!
I must have one!!
Any news on the rulers?
ReplyDeleteNew batch of G3 Prybabies in a month or two but first a bunch of these new projects.
ReplyDeleteI'm slowly working on the rulers. Emphasis on slow...
Peter, any idea when the shiners and superbugs will make an appearance?...I'm desperate here!
ReplyDeleteAlexander, probably next week for the Shiners, week following for the MicroSpud Wrenches, week after that for SuperBugs.
ReplyDeleteI just got done grinding the MicroSpuds this morning and am starting on the SuperBugs this afternoon.
Thanks for the update Peter, they do wonders for my productivity!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update Peter and thank you again as always for the hard work, time and efforts. :D Truly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteLooks awsome, i feel its time to stop looking at your stuff and start buying :)
ReplyDeleteoh man! gone for 2 weeks and i didnt miss anything? wow! its a shame im gone for a lot longer very soon. im gonna miss the rulers! damn the navy! but keep up the awesome work! in some months ill be back looking for some more good stuff! ill just keep worrying my ring thing... haha
ReplyDeleteOh the dry spell will be coming to an end pretty soon. I was working on the rulers today and also the Fixer blades are underway. And the SuperBugs are almost ready to go out to tumble. So even though it is taking forever to get things rolling there is so much in the pipeline right now that it's ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteso rulers will be out within 2 weeks?
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Fixer blades? sounds interesting... couldn't find any info on the blog about these. Did i miss something or is this double top secret?
ReplyDeletethanks!
Fixers: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wVWOlWYv4a4/SM8jJsz2NlI/AAAAAAAAAWY/Ub3lPr02LuA/s1600-h/fixerdrawing.jpg
ReplyDeleteFixers will be great...Please don't be shy on making alot of these!!...Of course in all your favorite flavors!
ReplyDeleteI like ridiculous! :P
ReplyDeleteI'm really excited for all the stuff you are releasing in the next several weeks. :)
Wow that fixer looks more like a Kiri-Atwoodashi!
ReplyDeleteVery cool....looking forward to all your new goodies Peter!
Peter how will one get leverage on the fixer when using the wrench feature. Won't the blade on one end limit the force that is usable? Are you going to be providing a nice Kydex with those?
ReplyDeleteOh c'mon, you can't seriously think I'd offer this without a sheath... Of course it has a sheath! :D
ReplyDeleteWhen in the sheath you can get a fair amount of torque on the wrenches. I'll be experimenting with the sheaths to get the best possible fit. Obviously you will not be able to put quite as much force on these as a Prybaby G3 for instance but it is still quite usable. The wrench opening also lightens the knife and provides for an excellent grip.
Hey Peter, would you say that the G3 Prybabys will be about the same price? The G3 is my favorite Atwood tool and I am really glad that I will have a a chance to get one. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI do not have G3 Prybabies in progress at the moment. I do plan to do another batch later this spring and yes they will be the same price as before.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is from the Museum Blog and is from 6-8 months ago. I do not have any G3 Prybabies in the works or in stock right now. I only posted it to show what the Fixer knife will look like and that is just the original drawing done last summer. Hope that reduces the confusion... :)
ReplyDeleteAny chance you can do another run of the Spanner Babies, in TI. :^)
ReplyDeleteNone whatsoever. :P
ReplyDeleteNah, I'm all done with spanners I think. That was so two-three years ago...honestly I made an awful lot of them in both steel, ti and flat titanium. I hear rumors that another maker will be doing a dedicated spanner tool of a brand new design in the future though. ;)
Any idea when the microspuds are gonna come out?
ReplyDeleteI can smell them Shiners clear out west. Must be getting close! :D
ReplyDeleteYes, MicroSpuds will be coming right after Shiners. Then SuperBugs and probably a couple batches of other stuff in between.
ReplyDelete"Shiner" is an appropriate name, as that is what my wife will give me when I buy one...thanks, I'll be here all week! Please tip your waitresses!
ReplyDeleteI'll break the silence!! Peter, feed the people! Do you have tentative release dates yet? Did someone chain you to your grinder?
ReplyDeleteTake it easy!
Hehe, the only reason I have not put out a real update in a bit is because I still do not know for sure of the next release date. I think it will be Saturday but I honestly do not know when I will get the Shiners back from heat treat. Should be by Friday if all goes well but I'm just not sure yet. Also have the shot glasses starting to run I think today but once again, not sure yet.
ReplyDeletePerfectly OK, longer downtimes mean bigger batches and better stuff. Oh and I thought I was up on everything in the pipes, then you casually drop something about shot glasses! What a dirty dog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter
I really admire all your work Peter, and soon I finally own one!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait :)
Shot glasses?!? Sneaky indeed. I love it :D
ReplyDeleteThanks peter
Surely you guys didn't forget about the Atwood Drinking Tools!!!!! :-D
ReplyDeleteHey Peter, are the shot glasses the same design you previewed a few years ago, or something new?
ReplyDeleteI would love to get my hands on one!
Jamesons is ready and waiting Peter....and I'm damn thirsty ;)
ReplyDeleteHmmmm.....I smell fish!
ReplyDeleteHey Peter, it's a lenten Friday! WE WANT FISH! WE WANT FISH!
ReplyDeleteI hope its a good Saturday!!
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see what it brings.
Daylight savings this weekend too, days are getting longer!!
Hey Peter, Did UPS ever show up with your Shiners? Looks like you have a pile of them comming!
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