I didn't fall off the face of the earth or anything, just been busy grinding tools! I wanted to share a quick pic of the upcoming G2 Keyton. These are pretty slick I think. They kind of combine the old school Keyton design with my older Nibble design. It always bothered me that the Keyton lacked a bottle opener so I managed to get one in there on this version. These fit the hand very well and they are about the size of a full sized old school Keyton.
Anyhow, I just got done grinding these and they are in the tumbler now getting a thorough deburring. They head out for heat treat in a day or two and then it will be at least a week or two before they come back. So we're looking at early October on those.
In other news, I am grinding some steel Pests right now. I hope to get those out to heat treat next week so they will follow the Keyton batch in October.
I can't say what just yet but there are other items of great interest on the way in the interim so please stay tuned! :D
G2 Keyton hot off the grinder:
Very cool!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a klingon warship!Very Badass...
ReplyDeleteLooks nice. hope i can catch one of those for my keychain! First!
ReplyDeleteI want....
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. I am quite impressed. It may not be feasible at this point, but if there is a possibility of bringing back the old (larger) Atwood stamp for this G2 keyton, that would be REALLY cool.
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ReplyDeletesuper cool.
ReplyDeleteI like the parrot head. cool tool.
ReplyDeleteIn a way, it looks like a radical Poltergeist the way I see it and that is sweet !
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing how they clean up.
Thanks for the teaser pic..
Would it be possible to design the "beak" to fit a philips head screw?
ReplyDeleteVery nice and what may be the perfect tool to hang on my keychain!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the look and I am looking forward to an exciting October and November!
Please, please let me catch one of these! I've been trying to beg, borrow, or steal one of the older Keytons and can't get anyone to budge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great upgrade!!! Looks way better than g1. I think it looks like a t-rex ha
ReplyDeleteCool design...
ReplyDeleteKeep the "beak" as a screwdriver, then change the tip to be a prybar and you have a winning combination -- a parrot shaped prybar/screwdriver/bottleopener.
ReplyDeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteLove these!! I hope there's plenty to go around, these are going to be a hot commodity (like all Atwoods I guess...) Any chance of seeing these in Ti at some point?
ReplyDeleteNice. I like the side pry blade. I find I use my mini p. mostly to pry... hey opening bottles requires prying too.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the interim. Thanks for the tease.
WANT.
ReplyDeleteWell, A bold statement, but IMO one of the best pure sculptural designs yet. that bold arc on the bottom "grip" section makes it. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA new keyton! Very cool, Peter. Been waiting to see this for quite awhile!
ReplyDeleteWow! I would love to add one of these to the collection! Great job Peter!
ReplyDeletefor such size, Ti is a must :D
ReplyDeleteLove the new keyton!
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised no one has read your palm yet Peter.
ReplyDeletebeautiful tool! im keeping my fingers crossed for a mini g2 w/o the bottle opener and a third driver, maybe just like the g1 area 51 but with poltergeist style grinds down down one side... im just a big fan of the tiny tiny tools, like my baby the ghost
ReplyDeleteLooks like a jdr baby pacu but with superior bottle opener design and a higher leverage flathead driver. Nice.
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteGreat evolution of the keyton.
I don't agree with "32194"
Keyton precedes/ predates other maker's tools such as pacu...
John
Now just add some stamps and tumble them 'til they're buttery!
ReplyDeleteDo want!!! Hope I can swing one when the time arrives. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter for always evolving your tools. Even though the classic designs (like widgy bar - hint) are some of my faves, the newer designs always impress!
-Steve
Any Roid versions in the future?
ReplyDeleteDamn! Missed the SUS on the snakebite.. was visiting a friend in New Orleans who is moving. Most of his tools were gone, but I had my G5 prybaby! Pried things, stripped wire, loosened nuts and bolts, etc... (and... opened a few brewskies...!) Thanks, Peter! Hope I can score one of these new keytons!
ReplyDeleteWould love to get a chance to purchase one of these!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteWant!
ReplyDeleteGot my fingers crossed :)
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