Bought A Minichamp

Mike 56 · **on:** April 22, 2009, 11:50:01 PM

I have been lusting for a Minichamp for a while now. Over the weekend i bought one from ebay for 12.00. It came today it was real dirty. I gave it a good cleaning with some tooth picks, pipe cleaners, and a little rubbing alcohol. Then i polished the scales and all the blades with Brasso. What i found under all the dirt was a like new knife. The scales showed some were all the tools were sharp and in good shape except the main blade it was dull and had never been sharpened. I just gave a light hone with my speedy sharp that straightened edge out like new. I am pretty happy with my new toy.
Mike

nuphoria · **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:53:28 PM

I quite fancy one of those - the rambler is great EDC though as I don't think the extra tools on it would be that useful to me. I wish they would make a few different 58mm knives with other tools in.

Yours was certainly a bargain

Leatherman123 · **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2009, 12:25:48 AM

You got the earlier Mini Champ, which I like much better! It has almost all the same tools as the MiniChamp II and it's significantly thinner!

Poncho65 · **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2009, 04:12:56 AM

Yeah the original is nice

I have both but this version is probably my fav of the 2 as well

This knife is also the closest cousin of the Vagabond that many ppl know about widespread

almost same tools and in a slimmer package

You got a great little knife there and at a great price

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2009, 07:10:45 AM

There a cracking wee tool aren't they

Craig · **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2009, 07:42:45 PM

You've got a real bargain there

Mike 56 · **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:46:36 PM

I have been accesserrising i rigged some boxes for my little SAKs and made bullet fob for my Minichamp. I seem to be feeding a small knife addiction.
Mike

cliosguy · **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:53:42 PM

that landyard bullet thing looks cool

Gareth · **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2009, 11:54:07 PM

I'm liking the bullet fob, good job.

Mike 56 · **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:13:59 AM

Thanks i reload my own ammo so it was easy to make. It also works real good the bullet stays put when hanging out of my pocket. I should of used a big old 303 case it would have been bigger than the knife.
Mike

Ben X · **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2009, 12:45:10 AM

Excellent choice. For years my keychain knife was an original Minichamp. I owned two and purchased them both at full price at Target and never felt I had wasted a penny. I'm on board with others here, I now have a Rambler and I think it accomplishes the same tools with a smaller package, but it's still a 10 out of 10 on my list. Again, excellent taste sir

Bill.H · **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2009, 02:42:55 AM

Quote from: Mike 56 on April 24, 2009, 12:13:59 AM

I should of used a big old 303 case it would have been bigger than the knife.

A 303 on a SAK? No way, it's gotta be a 7.5x55 Swiss!

But definitely a lot bigger knife

Mike 56 · **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:02:06 AM

Quote from: Bill.H on April 24, 2009, 02:42:55 AM

Quote from: Mike 56 on April 24, 2009, 12:13:59 AM
I should of used a big old 303 case it would have been bigger than the knife.

A 303 on a SAK? No way, it's gotta be a 7.5x55 Swiss!

But definitely a lot bigger knife

Your right what was i thinking. I have a K31 and i load 7.5x55.

Mike

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #13 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:22:22 AM

I like that bullet fob.Wonder how a .416 Rigby would look as a fob?

Mike 56 · **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:01:17 AM

Quote from: Bison56 on April 24, 2009, 04:22:22 AM

I like that bullet fob.Wonder how a .416 Rigby would look as a fob?

Cool!

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2009, 05:59:28 AM

Quote from: Mike 56 on April 24, 2009, 05:01:17 AM

Quote from: Bison56 on April 24, 2009, 04:22:22 AM
I like that bullet fob.Wonder how a .416 Rigby would look as a fob?

Cool!

I figured .600 Nitro Express would be a tad over the top

Mike 56 · **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2009, 08:03:16 AM

I think you are right but then again maybe not. I made a few more.

Black Rose · **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2009, 06:34:57 PM

I bought an original minichamp on eBay last month for $2.00 + shipping (TSA forfeiture).

I'm currently on the prowl for another as my wife wants one now.
Not sure if I'll get her a minichamp II or an original....all she really cares about is the orange peeler and that it has tweezers.

Black Rose · **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2009, 04:35:21 AM

I just won another original Minichamp in an auction for $4.00 plus shipping.

I also won a Rover for $2.00 plus shipping from the same seller.

Mike 56 · **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2009, 06:02:44 AM

Good buys congrats we need pics.
Mike

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