Buy the Sidekick for The STUFF

Accujohn · **on:** October 04, 2011, 08:57:43 AM

Not sure if anyone else shares my love of useful extras, but the leather pouch is great for pocket bit kit carry, and the carabiner is cool to clip your Style cs to or??? Anyway, i also carry the MUT wrench in the pouch with the bit kit. So, you get those 2 cool items for under $40, and they throw in the multitool. Go get it!

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2011, 03:05:11 PM

I can picture Leatherman eventually selling the carabiner as an after market add on. And even possibly making their own "Atwood-esque" tools,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,given time

scrappy · **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2011, 04:19:24 PM

Quote from: BIG-TARGET on October 04, 2011, 03:05:11 PM

I can picture Leatherman eventually selling the carabiner as an after market add on. And even possibly making their own "Atwood-esque" tools,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,given time

+1

Flying Dutchman · **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2011, 04:57:39 PM

I am all over the Sidekick, for the same reason! Need to order one up soon.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:16:12 AM

So who's gonna be first to buy one of each so one can be torn into parts to use to customize the other one?

getpower · **Reply #5 on:** October 06, 2011, 07:54:59 AM

Im not going to be the first, but I see myself buying them both so I can have the straight-edge blade, nix the little serrated one. have the clamshell opener for various scraping kinds of duties and the scissors.

I also like the idea of having the little extras. I also like the idea of putting it all into the handles of the "wingman" because I think its a better name than "sidekick."

Never thought of actually doing it until I saw this thread, but, yep...I can see myself doing it.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:11:16 AM

I'd do it but I'm currently tapped out after buying a new Crunch, an Endura 4, a Dragonfly 2, and a Zebralight SC60w...

But I'm with you GP on the tool compliment... I want the scissors instead of the saw, and the PE blade. Not sure about the clamshell opener though... but you're right, my experience with them has been they're better as a scraper/gouge/etching tool than a package opener... The little serrated blade would come in handy too...

The only question then, is would it be a "Sideman"? "Wingkick"? "Wingside"?

captain spaulding · **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:15:12 AM

Quote from: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on October 05, 2011, 05:16:12 AM

So who's gonna be first to buy one of each so one can be torn into parts to use to customize the other one?

Metropolicity.

Accujohn · **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:27:33 AM

What are u guys calling a clamshell opener? I keep hearing that

captain spaulding · **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:30:55 AM

Quote from: Accujohn on October 06, 2011, 09:27:33 AM

What are u guys calling a clamshell opener? I keep hearing that

It is a tool on the Wingman specially designed to open the clam shell packaging tools and other products come in. It is next to the file on the right side in this picture.

This is clam shell packaging.

Accujohn · **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:37:33 AM

I knew what a clamshell is (via my 7 year old's toys mainly) but i totally missed the tool. Hmmm. Would love to try that out

i really dont need another tool....

Accujohn · **Reply #11 on:** October 06, 2011, 09:37:58 AM

Thank you btw!!!

captain spaulding · **Reply #12 on:** October 06, 2011, 10:21:42 AM

No problem. I figured I would cover everything just in case.

Tsquare · **Reply #13 on:** October 06, 2011, 01:31:44 PM

Depending on how easy it is to remove the blade on the two models I want to put the plain edge on the wingman. I was looking at a review of the wingman and they reviewer noted the clamshell package opener was good for sharpening pencils. So that may be another use for that tool. I have the sidekick clipped in my pocket right now but I am waiting to get the wingman when they make it to my local Home Depot in the next few weeks.

captain spaulding · **Reply #14 on:** October 06, 2011, 08:25:43 PM

I just want a sidekick with the Saw replaced with Scissors.

I would be in heaven.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:07:11 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on October 06, 2011, 08:25:43 PM

I just want a sidekick with the Saw replaced with Scissors. I would be in heaven.

Yes indeedee... that would be a sweet set-up.

Metropolicity · **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:15:48 AM

I am going to do that as SOON as I get mine in

captain spaulding · **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:31:38 AM

Quote from: Metropolicity on October 07, 2011, 12:15:48 AM

I am going to do that as SOON as I get mine in

I'm jealous.

getpower · **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2011, 01:17:38 AM

I could go for the serrated blade for scraping duties too.

I don't see myself doing any cutting with it tho. It seems a little short. Plus, I get by just fine with a PA blade all day, currently.

Heinz Doofenshmirtz · **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2011, 07:20:00 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on October 07, 2011, 12:31:38 AM

Quote from: Metropolicity on October 07, 2011, 12:15:48 AM
I am going to do that as SOON as I get mine in

I'm jealous.

Hey Cap... you were right!

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2011, 07:49:36 AM

Want the Wingman but that may have to wait a while, still recovering from 17 holes to the tummy.

Stuff? You wants stuff?! Here's more STUFF!

... with both types of bits.

No they don't lock, they slide through...

Lacking a pop bottle or a soda pop can to try the tab lifting idea that I use with the Skeletool/Style.

There's no beveled down sides like the Piranhas have, or slots for screwdrivers. But hey, that's what you have a multitool for! These are just for fun.

Also, these connect two hand-lanyards together to make for a over-the-neck-carry Pajama EDC. Is what I have been using them for the last few days: cell phone and a LED Lenser M5.

J-sews · **Reply #21 on:** October 09, 2011, 05:20:05 AM

17 holes to the tummy?! Ouch!

Have fun playing with your toys while your parts are healing James!

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #22 on:** October 09, 2011, 07:05:10 AM

Quote from: J-sews on October 09, 2011, 05:20:05 AM

17 holes to the tummy?! Ouch! Have fun playing with your toys while your parts are healing James!

Originally the doc said she'd only put in three holes. I must of made her miss a golfing thing or something as she instead decided to put 17 holes in! $:-\$ She has to be a golfer since she went around the entire coarse (my belly). Every nurse that came by lifted up my hospital gown to count them too! Forget trying to get sleep...

Little self-photo documentary. Don't look if yer squeamish!

One stitch broke and is lightly infected. Stupid aunt had hear head in the clouds and went over a heavy dip in the road on a left angle at 35 MPH. Then she thought it was funny. Bled all over my t-shirt.
It's the only spot not healing well, right smack on the belly button! Looks like I have an alien worm sticking out.

My belly looks like a 5 pound baking potato that was kicked around all day and left to rot on the side of the curb. Have only been EDCing the cell phone and flashlight.

Been tempted to mount a light & multitool holder on my crutch cane to save looking like a pack mule.

Been ~~trying to~~ using an HP tablet for surfing. On my good days I get to use the good computer for a few hours before back in the bed.

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