Introducing the Leatherman Clip-Mini

[Doraemon]

My first mod. I think you'll like it. =)

Portability was perhaps the basis for the idea of the Mini Tool - "The World's Smallest Full-sized Pliers", so why not make more pocketable by adding a pocket clip?

Inspired by the Leatherman Sideclip (shown together below, the mini makes the Sideclip look really long!) Of course, it didn't help that many forumers was also asking for a clipped Juice. LOL.

"Miniclip" came across my mind but since the highlight is not the clip but the tool itself... I decided to name it the Leatherman Clip-Mini.

I do not have any power tools so everything was done with hand tools. Took me quite a bit of time in filing but I'm very happy with the results. No wobble at all.

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Your comments please.


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[nuphoria]

Very nice idea.... looks great

[Randyc1974]

Very nice work.
Can you still get a full handed grip? How long is your closed multi-tool?

Randy

[Gareth]

Very nice.

[Threeme2189]

I like it

[Sparky415]

Nice job Doraemon 

[Mr. Whippy]

I like it!

I think Leatherman Clipman, Miniclip, or CliptoMiniac would be better names. 

[J-sews]

Looks great!

So did you simply replace the original pivot screw with the one from the Kick pocket clip, or did you drill and tap through the head of the old one?

[Doraemon]

Very nice idea.... looks great

Thank you 

Very nice work.
Can you still get a full handed grip? How long is your closed multi-tool?

Randy

Thanks! Yes I can, grip is not adversly affected. I made sure the clip did not sit too high (does not protrude off the handles too much). In fact, it's probably more effective to grip it lower for leverage and comfort (the handle is smooth on the lower part). When opened fully it works just like any full-sized multi. Also, have not heard of anyone having issues with the sideclip's clip (same concept)

The mini is about 2.6 inches closed. 

Very nice.

Thank you 

Please excuse the small pictures.. had to resize it to fit the post restrictions..

I like it

Haha... me too, very much in fact. Looks nicer in real life. I try to take better pics. 

Nice job Doraemon 

Thanks! 

I like it!

I think Leatherman Clipman, Miniclip, or CliptoMiniac would be better names. 

  hmmm... Clipman... sounds like one of the upcoming tools. haha

[AHB]

Good work... 

[Doraemon]

Looks great!

So did you simply replace the original pivot screw with the one from the Kick pocket clip, or did you drill and tap through the head of the old one?

Bingo!  The kick pivot screw fit perfectly. I was apprehensive at first.. With about 75% certainty I decided to take a chance. Now I have a kick to mod.  My plan is to make the same mod so that I have a 'family' of 3 clipped tools with similiar style... 

[J-sews]

Looks great!

So did you simply replace the original pivot screw with the one from the Kick pocket clip, or did you drill and tap through the head of the old one?

Bingo!  The kick pivot screw fit perfectly. I was apprehensive at first.. With about 75% certainty I decided to take a chance. Now I have a kick to mod.  My plan is to make the same mod so that I have a 'family' of 3 clipped tools with similiar style... 

Oooh, that'll be a neat set