Zippo have made a 4 in 1 axe/saw combo

[awarner]

Over on Gizmodo they have an article about a new product for 2013 by the lighter company Zippo.
This interesting gadget is a bowsaw that converts into an axe then it has a couple of other tools from a hammer for knocking in tent pegs to a peg remover.

Looking at the images it actually looks well thought out, be nice to have a closer look though.

Enjoy

http://www.gizmag.com/zippo-hatchet-saw-mallet-multitool/23583/

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Do you know, i think i like the look of that. Not too sure about the shape of the axe head but the idea is good.

 

[Lister]

Coming from Zippo i would have expected a lighter hidden in there somewhere or at least a flint sparker from a zippo in the handle somewhere.

 

[HillBill]

Seems a bit gimmicky to me. whats the fourth use?

 

[rik_uk3]

I want one, don't need one, just want one

 

[Man of Tanith]

I want one, don't need one, just want one

i hereby second that opinion

 

[British Red]

What it lacks in ability as a saw it will make up for by lacking ability as an axe

 

[spandit]

Clever idea - if it was made from decent steel it could be good

 

[Pignut]

What it lacks in ability as a saw it will make up for by lacking ability as an axe

Red, we all know you are correct.... I just kind of hope you are wrong......

 

[demographic]

Zippo eh?
Does it do the same as the lighters and not be any use at all after four days without a refill? Even if you don't use it?

 

[outdoord]

Seems a bit gimmicky to me. whats the fourth use?

Saw, axe, hammer and tent peg remover i think..
Looks like a good idea but the top of the saw looks unusable due to hitting the axe shaft.

 

[British Red]

Exactly that.

Buy a good axe

Buy a good saw (that takes standard sized blades)

Done

 

[Samon]

I wonder if this sort of thing could be done with an existing axe and saw blade?

 

[petrochemicals]

Exactly that.

Buy a good axe

Buy a good saw (that takes standard sized blades)

Done

given that it weighs 3 pound and is only 21 inches or 55cm/1400g a very good one of each. Maybe a chocolate fireguard too !

 

[Shinken]

looks to me like a bit of a gimick, where does the saw blade go? inside the handle?