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Joel Johnson

AT 11:43 AM
Thursday January 10, 2008

Sports and Survival

atax • knives • survival

ATAX Survival Tool

atax.jpgToolmonger 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.

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10 Comments

Alan

#1 – 3:29 PM January 10, 2008

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

Stefan Jones

#2 – 3:32 PM January 10, 2008

What are its anti-zombie properties?

Marshall

#3 – 4:05 PM January 10, 2008

I so need this.

Anonymous Anonymous

#4 – 3:38 AM January 11, 2008

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.

strider_mt2k

#5 – 7:11 AM January 11, 2008

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

Alan

#6 – 7:19 AM January 11, 2008

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

cperry

#7 – 6:21 AM January 13, 2008

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

dculberson

#8 – 3:58 PM January 17, 2008

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

Anonymous Anonymous

#9 – 3:31 PM July 11, 2009

Hi! I know from experience that the ATAX is a truly remarkable tool for the imaginative outdoors person. It's extremely rugged and holds an edge with great aplomb. Oh and by the way, Anonymous #4, you should leave the rigid kydex sheath ON THE TOOL when using it as a firebow bearing. This point is explained in detail in the instructional DVD. I have one. It kills. Get it.

Anonymous Anonymous

#10 – 8:27 AM August 23, 2009

and i know from experience that the anti zombie properties are quiet good. especialy when used as an axe.

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