Geez, get proper tools instead. How on earth does people think that 'thing' would be better than a sturdy fixed blade? Making it into an axe? That's just silly, does anybody seriously think that those sticks he attached to it would hold up when splitting logs? Slingshot? Come on, why? Different bearing/inlcining scales on the blade? Why, oh, why would you need that? Carry a compass instead. Socket for firedrill? Ok, maybe that's a good point if you had a knife like that, since you wouldn't be able to cut it from wood.. Skinning? Which sharp knife doesn't skin? Hammer and prying tool? Get real, if you have nails you bring a hammer, end of discussion.
I feel sorry for people who bought this thing, they should spend time developing their skills and self confidence (in the sense of self reliance, I'm NOT implying that people who've bought this have low self esteem if anybody thought so) instead. Spend your money on quality tools instead.
I wouldn't buy one for most of the above-
I would suspect that you would end up with a lot worse than skinned knuckles before you became competent with this "multitool"
I'm not keen on the fact that the blade is exposed when ever you are using (I think) any of the other functions
Where's the polished bit for signaling passing rescue aircraft/ships etc.
It looks like it would also get in the way and catch when attached to a belt.
It reminds me of the sort of "little bit of everything" tools of the early 80's, none of which were much use for anything other than talking about-you know; the survival credit card things.
I'm not saying it's crap, that would be unfair without actually handling and trying it out.
On the plus side, it's not that pricey given the current exchange rates and if your into "gadgets" well it certainly ticks that box.
It appears to be well made but again, you cant really tell.
I would definitely stick to my own combo of utility knife, mocotaugan and hatchet
How about the maker loans one for an extended test drive?
regards
R.B.
