Pocket Tool X's Piranha looks like it's a multipurpose animal

How many uses can one tool have? If you think the answer is "never enough," the Piranha by Pocket Tool X might just be for you. A multipurpose job (which kinda reminds us of a dinosaur's head), the Piranha boasts a double-ended bit holder, both open and box wrenches, a bottle opener, a nail puller, a scraper, and pry ends -- and it's made of heat-treated S30V Stainless Steel -- which means it should be sturdy enough to make it through a few family camping trips. The tool is available for pre-order now, with shipments heading out sometime in December, and for $49 it could be all yours.

[JoepvL Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:35PM]

I think I'll wait for the KIRF DealExtreme version!

[bhsx Posted Nov 30th 2009 5:22PM]

@JoepvL
S30V is the only reason to get this. The KIRF most certainly wont be S30V, which is in the top 3 hardest commercially-viable steels.

[rulli Posted Dec 1st 2009 2:12AM]

@bhsx
When it becomes available on DE - I can purchase 50 of them for the price of one of these, if it breaks, I'll go to the drawer and grab another. $50 is outrageous.

[From My Cube Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:35PM]

am i on the home depot forums again?

[Laura June Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:38PM]

@From My Cube Definitely.

[Guy Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:41PM]

@From My Cube Yeah Engadget, are you leaving out the part about this thing being wifi connected?

Just kidding ya'll, this tool actually looks pretty sweet. I've been using a combo of my Leatherman Squirt and a datatel-centric Swiss Army Knife (not sure what model- I got it for free from a telephone vendor.) Only thing is I have to be sure to leave them at home when flying, etc. Dang knife...

[Teka Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:38PM]

But will it blend?

[Ohse Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:50PM]

@Teka
No.

[monkeyontherun4 Posted Nov 30th 2009 4:20PM]

@Teka
really this has already come back in style?

[MK7 Posted Nov 30th 2009 6:30PM]

@monkeyontherun4

Try it! We would love to see it!

-The MK7 Design Team

[faslane Posted Dec 1st 2009 9:01PM]

@Teka Seriously? Please quite with the Crysis, blend etc. it's really dumb and god forbid DONE!

[Tommo Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:44PM]

$50? Naah, i'm feeling lucky with my christmas crackers this year.

[pndmnm Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:50PM]

First, this is a total rip on Peter Atwood's pocket tools. Second, that domain name has only been registered since the 18th. The company supposedly behind it ("MK7 DESIGNS LLC") doesn't appear to exist, except on the LinkedIn profile of someone who claims to be a co-founder of a VC firm that's only made a website for sharing drinking games (both of which have had their domains registered since June). It could all be true... but giving money up for a pre-order seems like a bad idea.

[donor25 Posted Nov 30th 2009 4:37PM]

@pndmnm

WOW you have taken some time to research this. I though I was bored LOL

[oldskoolboarder Posted Nov 30th 2009 4:41PM]

@pndmnm Agreed, total rip off of Peter Atwood.

[McCool009 Posted Nov 30th 2009 4:58PM]

@pndmnm

Seconded, such an obvious Atwood ripoff... There have been others, but damn looks like they took some notes with this one finish and detailing-wise. Though the end result still looks like way more of a mess than any design the man himself would go forward with.

[SenorLoco Posted Nov 30th 2009 5:06PM]

@pndmnm

I'm glad I wasn't the only one to notice this right away. No research needed on this :) Atwood makes some sweet tools and this is nothing more than a cheap ripoff

[Don Corleone Posted Nov 30th 2009 3:54PM]

busted knuckle city - here I come!

[Xax Posted Nov 30th 2009 4:12PM]

$49? Pfft.

[Rosco911 Posted Nov 30th 2009 4:17PM]

uhm... i might get it....

[worbob329 Posted Nov 30th 2009 4:32PM]

http://bit.ly/4rDX8V, not just a glorified bottle opener, and the $10 extra bit kit is well worth the money if you mountain bike or do other outdoor sports.

[vertseven Posted Nov 30th 2009 4:52PM]

If it had some hex bits and a cable cutter, it would be a nice bike tool. But it doesn't, so it isn't.

[MK7 Posted Nov 30th 2009 5:12PM]

@pndmnm

Hello!

Thank you all for your interest in our new Piranha Pocket tool! We are very excited about this product and have had an incredibly positive response!

We appreciate feedback so don't hesitate!

-The MK7 Design Team

[wellarmed Posted Nov 30th 2009 6:07PM]

@MK7

Have you integrated the tool into your drinking games yet?

[tomsomething Posted Nov 30th 2009 5:18PM]

Dinosaur's head, eh? You know what else it looks kinda like? I piranha.

Oh, hey!

[tomsomething Posted Nov 30th 2009 5:19PM]

@(Unverified) er, "A piranha"

[s Posted Nov 30th 2009 5:22PM]

Looks pretty interesting... wonder whether it's nice to use...
Nevertheless I favor the following as pocket tool...
http://www.swissarmy.com/MultiTools/Pages/Product.aspx?category=doityourself&product=53919&
Though I must admit it's pretty pricey in the US...

[jkotrub Posted Nov 30th 2009 6:07PM]

KIRF Atwood tools here we come. I wonder if this one is shoddy quality like other copy-cat products.

[MK7 Posted Nov 30th 2009 6:18PM]

@jkotrub

Hi jkotrub,

I understand your concern regarding product quality and must say that any tool MK7 produces will be of equal or higher quality to that of an Atwood tool. We in no way are attempting to copy Atwood but rather bring a tool to mass market (rather than being somewhat of a collector's item). Our Piranha is designed, manufactured, and built to current aerospace specifications (as we also work in the aerospace industry). Costs are kept low (at $49 ea rather than $70+ ea as Atwood is priced) through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies and batch quantities are not a problem as we offer tools when you would like them. . . no more waiting!

I hope this helps to alleviate any concerns regarding our new product!

Best Regards, The MK7 Team

[krymson Posted Nov 30th 2009 8:10PM]

looks like a really cool .....way to round off bolts and round out screw heads!
I'll pass.

[Mike V Posted Nov 30th 2009 8:17PM]

Peter Atwood isn't going to be happy.


He hates these rip offs.

[UnknownUser Posted Nov 30th 2009 9:28PM]

I wouldn't trade in my Gerber multi-plier for it.

[lightark Posted Nov 30th 2009 9:53PM]

A Leatherman has more versatility and usability for less money.

I'll pass.

[peepfishes2 Posted Nov 30th 2009 10:08PM]

How much did they pay you to put this ADVERTISEMENT up on your website? Just curious.

[Fanfoot Posted Nov 30th 2009 10:17PM]

You put it in your pocket first. Looks like it might hurt me if I put it in mine.

[solarbuddy Posted Nov 30th 2009 10:56PM]

Can I take it through airport security? I have awesome Gerber and Victorinox gear that never sees the light of day thanks to 9/11.