FUBAR! A few interesting-looking tools

[tjwilhelm]

Yesterday, I picked up a new Stanley FUBAR (Functional Utility BAR) from the local Farm&Fleet store. I didn't buy it for it's intended use. I bought it for it's potential use as a "survival" tool. The blade is NOT sharp; but, I will make it so. Once I get it nice and sharp, I'll run it through some outdoor paces -- chopping, splitting firewood, etc.

This is a heavy duty tool with several designed striking surfaces. Unlike most of our knives, this thing is built to be beat on, as in batoning the back of a knife to split firewood.

Here are a few photos:


fubar01 by tjwilhelm148149, on Flickr


fubar02 by tjwilhelm148149, on Flickr

After I got this baby home, I started looking online for feedback and reviews from other users. Accidently, I discovered yet another interesting tool. It's made by Innovation Factory and it's called the Trucker's Friend. Looks pretty sexy, to me...


IF-221 truckersfriend01 by tjwilhelm148149, on Flickr

[Cwi555]

Interesting tools for sure. Especially that last one.

[offtrail]

Thanks for posting I like them both.

[dameon]

I like that thing, I have one of these, both for use as a survival tool, and it is great at demolition!
www.thinkgeek.com/product/ec97/?rkgid=275668648&cpg=ogpla&source=google_pla&gclid=CP-zxMn0jrYCFQf0nAodLz8A0w

[olebama]

Those are some interesting tools. How much were they?

[swamprat1]

First I've seen of the truckers friend. Looks like something you'd see in the thunder dome. Looking forward to your fubar review.

[tjwilhelm]

The FUBAR was $24.00. I don't have the Trucker's Friend (yet), but I've seen it advertised for $49.00.

[mrmike]

Do they make the truckers friend in leather and polished chrome? Good finds, those are interesting. Let us know how the test goes.

[rayzerm]

I have one of the FUBAR items, but not that one.

I have one that is more like a massive monkey wrench. It is a brute and something very handy to have in the car.