It's beautiful in an engineering way.

For those who may be confused, I already said that this is not for breaking into locations. This is for general purpose utility. As to the price, these things are NOT cheap to manufacture so I'm not hiking it up just to try and get as much profit as I can.

I have to agree with others that the price is quite high. Most explorers are not known for having a lot of spare money (at least not the ones I know!). Personally, all my UE tools come from garage sales... a $1 nail puller does the same job and makes me cry less when I drop it down a shaft, break it, or have to ditch it. If I need more prying force, a piece of steel pipe slipped over the end tends to work well.

It looks cool and all, and I'm sure there are some gear fetishists who would buy it just to have it (especially if you add a bottle opener and engrave the word "tactical" on there), but it doesn't seem practical for daily use.

I can't think of any situation that would necessitate a pry bar that breaks down to reduce its size. Especially when you compare the <$10 price of a pry bar that doesn't break down. Am I missing something?

This is great. I would totally pick one up. Can you make a spring loaded collapsible bo staff while you're at it?

I wish there was prybar that fit inside a tripod leg. You know, for whapping bad guys and such.

Spring loaded collapsible bo-staff FOR THE MOTHERFUCKING WIN!!!

(Edited to add "MOTHERFUCKING" because "WIN" alone did not adequately convey the amount of win that would be created.)

It looks neat and all, but I would definitely not want to be caught with something like that in an abandonment. By itself, it could easily be seen as a B&E tool, but the fact that it collapses might be seen as more suspicious. It may not be the case, but if you're caught, it'd be pretty damning evidence.

Such beautiful work!

I have 3 manhole hooks although they are 3 of the exactly same style! Having a manhole hook is essential for these unusual type of hobbies as for using your figure will not cut it especially if you need to check 6,7 + a night.

Here is a picture of my baby

- Artemis

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Posted by Olaf So here is the prototype of my latest tool and the object of my soon to launch Kickstarter project, the "Mega Pry"! This is a modular tool made of two tools that can be used independently but join together for bigger jobs. One has a normal pry tip and the other has a 90 degree offset tip which enhances leverage by four times (verified by independent structural engineer) and can be used in situations where working space is an issue. Both are 6" x 1/4" (handle sections are 3/4" wide) made of 440c stainless steel treated to HRc54. I chose this material and hardness to give the tools a balanced blend of strength, toughness and corrosion resistance. The U shaped notch at one end of each tool is 1/2" deep so that when joined the tool is 11", nearly doubling its length. The CNC machined ball grooves reduce weight while simultaneously increasing the tool's structural strength. I designed this tool with active duty military and fire rescue professionals in mind however I am sure everyone will enjoy the power, convenience and versatility of this tool. This tool is not for breaking into locations, but for general utility and possible self rescue if needed. I will take many more photos and some video once they come back from heat treat and before the project launches. Any questions or comments are welcome, let me know what you think and thanks for looking! http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/olaf_yahoo/1_zps4ac84329.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/olaf_yahoo/2_zps983a6b85.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/olaf_yahoo/3_zps54e64552.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/olaf_yahoo/4_zps552aa77a.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/olaf_yahoo/5_zps8bb56f61.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/olaf_yahoo/6_zps1108e704.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/olaf_yahoo/8_zpsec3c2a48.jpg http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/olaf_yahoo/7_zpse69e9950.jpg

Have you ever thought of selling these? I know for a fact I'd be the first 1 to sign up to purchase this beautiful piece of work.

- Artemis

I've been absent from the internet for a while getting ready for the Kickstarter and my current orders, sorry about that folks. Yes, these will be for sale here pretty soon. PM me if you have questions.

Posted by Olaf PM me if you have questions.

Not a question, but a comment, rather:
You should name this "The Crowbar II", advertise it with a "Now in pink for our female explorers out there!" and go with that other suggestion of adding a bottle opener on it with something personally engraved on it since you're charging an arm & leg.

Posted by A Through Z Explorations Not a question, but a comment, rather: You should name this "The Crowbar II", advertise it with a "Now in pink for our female explorers out there!" and go with that other suggestion of adding a bottle opener on it with something personally engraved on it since you're charging an arm & leg.

We like to hit the Crowbar whenever we mine explore down in Death Valley. Good chow if you happen to be looking for a meal in the middle of nowhere.



(Not my photo!)

Abby Normal

i would buy 3 of those, they are definitely discreeter than a full crowbar and won't raise suspicion, if your pulled over or searched.

Posted by skatchkins I wish there was prybar that fit inside a tripod leg. You know, for whapping bad guys and such.

This is what I'd be most interested in... a skinny but extra sturdy prybar that will hide inside of a tripod leg.

Anything like that on the market yet?

I can do that, just make it out of circular bar stock. What diameter would it have to be?