ADD Package Opener

[Vinjints]

I'm in favor of having a specialty blade with my assortment of tools that I carry, either in bag or on person.  These specialty blades, for me, would include items like a v-cutter or package opener.  As far as I know, the Wingman is the only LM that has a specialty blade, aside from the Charge that adds a hook blade on the back of the serrated knife.  I currently carry a Rebar on my hip, and think I've seen others replace the lanyard ring with different tool.  My question, what tools can I fit the standard package opener in with simple replacement and minimal modding to the too itself?  Are there any other options, like a stand alone hook blade that can be swapped in?  And I think the answer is no, but is the package opener, or other specialty blade, available for purchase by itself?

[Aberdrew13]

You can check with Loki-mobile in the trade forums about parts.  He's had most of what I've been after before.

  I can check tonight about the pivot sizes of a Wingman vs. a Rebar, but at the very least, you would need to add a locking notch to the package opener to have it lock open in the Rebar.


ETA:  Here's the link for Loki's thread....  http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64314.0.html   

[Vinjints]

Oh, that's good info.  The lock should be easy enough to handle.  I wouldn't want to get into changing geometry too much.  Thanks

[SteveC]

It's really easy to sharpen the tip of the can opener and turn it into a effective package opener. I did this on my Rebar.






http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,57377.msg1041511.html#msg1041511

[SteveC]

You can check with Loki-mobile in the trade forums about parts.  He's had most of what I've been after before.

  I can check tonight about the pivot sizes of a Wingman vs. a Rebar, but at the very least, you would need to add a locking notch to the package opener to have it lock open in the Rebar.


ETA:  Here's the link for Loki's thread....  http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64314.0.html   

The pivot size is the same on the Rebar and the Wingman.

[Aberdrew13]

You can check with Loki-mobile in the trade forums about parts.  He's had most of what I've been after before.

  I can check tonight about the pivot sizes of a Wingman vs. a Rebar, but at the very least, you would need to add a locking notch to the package opener to have it lock open in the Rebar.


ETA:  Here's the link for Loki's thread....  http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,64314.0.html   

The pivot size is the same on the Rebar and the Wingman.

Thought so, but I wanted to be sure. 

[Poncho65]

It's really easy to sharpen the tip of the can opener and turn it into a effective package opener. I did this on my Rebar.

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http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,57377.msg1041511.html#msg1041511

I followed with Steves example and just sharpened the can opener You not only get to keep the can opener but if sharpened at the right angle is a very effective package opener

[Poncho65]

If you do decide to just swap in a package opener then I also recommend loki-mobile for parts

[kaput]

Package openers are so useful. I  them

[Kampfer]

I sharpen the can opener to use as package opener with great success.

[Vinjints]

Fair enough.  Sounds like the overwhelming majority says to sharpen the can opener (which I assume still offers the original ability).  What's the preferred method?  I'm thinking a dremel with a grinding wheel attachment?  Sand paper finish?

[SteveC]

I used a small metal file and diamond file

[Poncho65]

Yeah I just used a medium grit diamond sharpener and then fine and was good to go

[Padre]

Try that small serrated blade inside Sidekick on that Rebar, I think its not too long for Rebar? 

[Kampfer]

Fair enough.  Sounds like the overwhelming majority says to sharpen the can opener (which I assume still offers the original ability).  What's the preferred method?  I'm thinking a dremel with a grinding wheel attachment?  Sand paper finish?

Just a hand file, then diamond stone. It won't take more than 30 mins.

[Kampfer]

Mini-Surge's opener.