ATAX Survival Tool

Toolmonger has discovered the "ATAX," which they suggest would be the perfect gift for the last man on Earth:

You can either use it as a knife or lash it to a stick and use it like an axe. The high-carbon steel main blade measures 4-1/2″ with the tool’s overall length coming in at 5-1/2″. With the various metrics laser-etched on the blade, you can tell time (like with a sundial), measure angles, and judge distances. With some slingshot tubing, you can turn the ATAX into an arrow launcher for hunting game. The micarta handle conceals a small storage area for various survival items like matches and twine and MacGyver brand paper clips.

The ATAX costs between $150 and $200.

What Do You Get The Last Guy On Earth For His Birthday? [Toolmonger]

[#1 posted by Alan , January 10, 2008 3:29 PM]

I want one of these, and I have zero use for it!

[#2 posted by Stefan Jones , January 10, 2008 3:32 PM]

What are its anti-zombie properties?

[#3 posted by Marshall , January 10, 2008 4:05 PM]

I so need this.

[#4 posted by Anonymous , January 11, 2008 3:38 AM]

Not exactly a left handed persons tool though. That bow drill divot doesn't look like a good idea for survival either-Take this razor sharp tool and press it up against your upper leg, where all the veins are. Now exert yourself strenuously for about 5 minutes. I guess you could use it to quickly cut your clothing to make a tourniquet to stop the profuse bleeding caused by slashing you leg open in a freak firestarter accident.

[#5 posted by strider_mt2k , January 11, 2008 7:11 AM]

Oh man that's so cool.
I can't wait for civilization to fall now!

[#6 posted by Alan , January 11, 2008 7:19 AM]

@Stefan - I am so going to steal your quote and use it for everything, especially the next time I buy a car.

[#7 posted by cperry , January 13, 2008 6:21 AM]

unfortunately, the end-of-world gadget for women is currently unavailable.

[#8 posted by dculberson , January 17, 2008 3:58 PM]

Dude, that is the lamest thing to attempt crying sexism over.