Every great tool starts somewhere. This is where the BCB pry bar started.
The Pocket Pry Bar Gen 1 is the tool that started everything. The first iteration. The one built before Gen 2 existed, before Gen 3 was even a sketch, before thousands of carry hours and real-world feedback refined the design into what it is today. This is the beginning of that story.
Eight of the original run remain. No restock planned. Ever.
What Gen 1 taught me was simple and humbling — holding a 1/4" hex bit hands-free during use wasn't solved yet. That single limitation sent me back to the bench. Gen 2 improved it. Gen 3 dialed it in completely. But none of that happens without Gen 1 going out into the world first and proving what needed to change.
That's how good tools get built. Not in one sitting. In iterations.
What it does:
The hand-ground flat head slot handles everyday tasks — minor repairs, opening packages, scraping dried glue — with the kind of precision you'd expect from a tool made in a one-man shop. The 1/4" hex hole accepts the included #2 Phillips bit, held securely by two O-rings so it doesn't rattle loose in your pocket. Approximately 9 inches of American-made paracord adds portability and keeps it accessible when you need it.
Built from 304 stainless steel — durable, corrosion resistant, and honest about its limits. This is an everyday carry tool built for everyday tasks. Treat it accordingly and it will outlast most things in your pocket.
A note from the maker: Gen 1 doesn't hold the bit hands-free during use the way Gen 3 does. That's not a defect — it's the reason Gen 3 exists. If you want the fully evolved version check out The Pocket Pry Bar Gen 3. If you want the original — the one that started it all — this is it.
Material: 304 Stainless Steel
Includes: #2 Phillips bit, (x2) O-rings, ~9" American-made paracord lanyard
Origin: Handcrafted in Provo, Utah, USA
What's included: The Pocket Pry Bar Gen 1, #2 Phillips bit, paracord lanyard, and a BCB sticker.
Eight of the original run remain. This is one of them.
Every great tool starts somewhere. This is where the BCB pry bar started.
The Pocket Pry Bar Gen 1 is the tool that started everything. The first iteration. The one built before Gen 2 existed, before Gen 3 was even a sketch, before thousands of carry hours and real-world feedback refined the design into what it is today. This is the beginning of that story.
Eight of the original run remain. No restock planned. Ever.
What Gen 1 taught me was simple and humbling — holding a 1/4" hex bit hands-free during use wasn't solved yet. That single limitation sent me back to the bench. Gen 2 improved it. Gen 3 dialed it in completely. But none of that happens without Gen 1 going out into the world first and proving what needed to change.
That's how good tools get built. Not in one sitting. In iterations.
What it does:
The hand-ground flat head slot handles everyday tasks — minor repairs, opening packages, scraping dried glue — with the kind of precision you'd expect from a tool made in a one-man shop. The 1/4" hex hole accepts the included #2 Phillips bit, held securely by two O-rings so it doesn't rattle loose in your pocket. Approximately 9 inches of American-made paracord adds portability and keeps it accessible when you need it.
Built from 304 stainless steel — durable, corrosion resistant, and honest about its limits. This is an everyday carry tool built for everyday tasks. Treat it accordingly and it will outlast most things in your pocket.
A note from the maker: Gen 1 doesn't hold the bit hands-free during use the way Gen 3 does. That's not a defect — it's the reason Gen 3 exists. If you want the fully evolved version check out The Pocket Pry Bar Gen 3. If you want the original — the one that started it all — this is it.
Material: 304 Stainless Steel
Includes: #2 Phillips bit, (x2) O-rings, ~9" American-made paracord lanyard
Origin: Handcrafted in Provo, Utah, USA
What's included: The Pocket Pry Bar Gen 1, #2 Phillips bit, paracord lanyard, and a BCB sticker.
Eight of the original run remain. This is one of them.
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