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Bolt-action titanium toothpick should get the job done

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The AcePick is presently on Kickstarter
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The AcePick is presently on Kickstarter
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The AcePick's blade doubles as a pry tool
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The AcePick can be hung from a keyring or neck chain
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The AcePick measures 3.1 inches long by 0.2 in wide (112 by 5 mm) when all closed up
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The AcePick in box-cutting action
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The AcePick is made of sandblasted Grade 5 titanium
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A lot of crowdfunded multitools make a lot of claims, but the AcePick boasts a feature we genuinely haven't seen before: a bolt-action toothpick. It also sports a combination box cutter/pry tool, along with all-titanium construction.

Made by outdoor gear company MTI, the AcePick is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. It measures 3.1 inches long by 0.2 in wide (112 by 5 mm) when all closed up, and tips the scales at a claimed 0.37 oz (10.5 g).

When not in use, the AcePick can be hung from a keyring via an integrated hole at one end. Once needed, the main body of the tool is simply yanked off the keyring via a spring-loaded quick-release mechanism – the end with the hole in it stays behind on the ring.

The AcePick is made of sandblasted Grade 5 titanium
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Pulling the tool off in this manner reveals a short blade at the top, which can be utilized for tasks such as opening boxes, cutting through cords, and stripping insulated wires.

Because the blade is relatively thick, it can also be used as a pry tool. The blade is not replaceable, though, so it will either have to be periodically sharpened or just left to get duller with repeated use.

The AcePick measures 3.1 inches long by 0.2 in wide (112 by 5 mm) when all closed up
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The spring-loaded bolt action mechanism on the shaft of the AcePick is utilized to extend the 1.25-in (32-mm) toothpick out of the tool's other (non-blade) end. While the pick can indeed be used for getting food out from between one's teeth, other suggested uses include ejecting SIM cards from smartphones, skewering bits of food in a fork-like fashion, or cleaning debris out of crevices.

And yes, it does also look like something that would be used to dispatch enemy agents in a James Bond movie.

Assuming the AcePick reaches production, a pledge of US$35 will get you one – the planned retail price is $45. Its functions are demonstrated in the video below.

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Source: Kickstarter

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7 comments
JeJe
A toothpick harder than your enamel to scratch your teeth - I think we can all do without that.
Aross
What a waste of time and energy. Probably produced a ton of pollution to create. I'll just keep using my wooden toothpicks.
Jess
A toothpick on one end and a blade on the other. What could possibly go wrong????
Uncle Anonymous
A bolt action titanium toothpick? No. Why? Because they can:

- easily pierce or damage your gums, which can lead to pain, bleeding, and infection.
- push the food particles further down into your gums, where they can cause more damage.
- wear away at your tooth enamel, the hard outer layer of your teeth, making your teeth more susceptible to cavities and other dental problems.
Username
Perfect assassin' tool !
veryken
The Russians already use the same design laced with poison.
wf
Do the develpers live in a naive "safe-bubble".?....or do they realize that in the "real" world, all sorts of nefarious actions can be done with this?...... I think one would be required to have a concealed weapon's permit to have this......