Gerber Folding Axe!

[helixpteron]

Now that I've stopped laughing long enough to type, I thought I'd post the link to the new Gerber Folding Axe!

Red, if you thought that the plastic handled axes were horrors, you'll love this! (o:

http://www.gerbergear.com/index.php/product/id/338#image/423

I'll stick with my GB Mini.....

The second image on the gerber site reminds me of the Magpul!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99NHb6B03s

The terminology for opening the axe, and the warnings not to injure yourself are a hoot.

Strangely, I doubt that there's going to be a group {or single!} buy!

 

[y0dsa]

Superb.
Perhaps it comes with its very own special folding pouch too, eh?

 

[Shewie]

Ah yes the Kick Axe, if only it did.

It should probably come with a rubber blade for when it decides to disintegrate mid chop.

 

[NatG]

i'd rather cha cha on a chainsaw than use that, i;d be less likely to hurt myself!

 

[Draven]

Christ, when you said folding axe I imagined something like the roselli (I think?) with the folding guard... I'd gnaw a tree down before trusting that.

 

[alpha_centaur]

"This compact axe is excellent for car camping "

If I'm taking the car obviously I'd be wanting to keep things as light as possible and get a ultralight folding axe.

Do you think they managed to hit themselves on the head with it before they wrote the ad???

 

[BigShot]

EEK!
That thing looks scary. I dread to think what would happen if that went wrong in use!

I would most certainly NOT trust any sort of folding axe.

 

[helixpteron]

..... I'd gnaw a tree down before trusting that.

What a FANTASTIC quote! (o:

I cried with laughter when I read that, brilliant, that's the funniest quote I can recall reading, thanks Draven! That is just sooooo funny! (o:

Imagine a viral advert ' Gerber Folding Axe' - a cartoon figure of a beaver {named BG} saying "I'd gnaw a tree down before trusting that".

 

[rancid badger]

That's absolutely fantastic!

I wonder how many other things, it can change into?
There's bound to a robot in there somewhere

I also, will stick with my trusty GB's, thank you
regards
R.B.

 

[Draven]

What a FANTASTIC quote! (o:

I cried with laughter when I read that, brilliant, that's the funniest quote I can recall reading, thanks Draven! That is just sooooo funny! (o:

Imagine a viral advert ' Gerber Folding Axe' - a cartoon figure of a beaver {named BG} saying "I'd gnaw a tree down before trusting that".

I honestly can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not Thanks though

 

[BigShot]

Draven - I'd guess he was being serious - I thought it was very funny too!

 

[helixpteron]

I honestly can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not Thanks though

Draven, I'm 100% sincere.

I had difficulty typing my last post as I'm still giggling away, if I'd read your post whilst eating or drinking, my laptop would be ruined.

My ribs actually hurt from crying with laughter so much.

If this thread was a podcast, and I'd heard your quote whilst motorcycling or driving, I'd have lost control of the vehicle, such was my reaction!

The phrase 'uncontrolled laughter' would be a major understatement!

 

[Draven]

Lol well thanks then Always knew I should get into comedy I wonder what market there is for campfire standups...

 

[helixpteron]

Ah' a comedy routine using as props, tools and implements designed for serious outdoors use, but which are so utterly ridiculous in practice, could be quite well recieved, as audiences {bushcrafters and others} would appreciate the inherent stupidity of the gear!

I nominate the Kick Axe, and the River Mate Knife {a rescue knive that won't release from its sheath!} both made by Gerber {presumably for April 1st!}.

 

[helixpteron]

.....I wonder how many other things, it can change into?.....

How about a rock band! (o:

http://www.kickaxe.net/

 

[trail2]

I gotta get me one of those Magpul thingies. When I walk the dog those Hell's Grannys will be moving to another corner.
Jon R.

 

[sandbender]

Is it April yet?



More pics...

http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/outdoor/gerber-kick-axe/

http://www.popsci.com/files/imagecache/photogallery_image/files/articles/Kick_Axe2.jpg

 

[Shambling Shaman]

* KEY FEATURES

* Axe folds for ease of carrying and storage
* Safe and secure locking mechanism
* Metal Bodied frame for strength and flexability
* Black Oxide coating
* Excellent for chopping
* Webbing holster included for safe and secure carrying
* One-year warranty

Now I never realized that about an Axe

Mind you If you are buying one you most likely dont know much.

 

[British Red]

Red, if you thought that the plastic handled axes were horrors, you'll love this! (o:

Ye Gods & little fishes

I can just see the design brief

"now for your next assignment, take something elegant and simple thats worked for a thousand years....then f*** it right up!"

Red

 

[sapper1]

I'm going to get one of these.
In a few years when they're discontinued collectors will be screaming for one,they've all got excellent examples of haw an axe should be but how many have got one that is everything an axe should not be.
Think of the gun that could fire around corners.