I'm a new owner of a Midnite Minichamp and one thing that it doesn't have, (due to an LED and pen in the scales), is a toothpick.For me, it's the only thing missing. If I need tweezers, I prefer my dedicated ones in my medicine cabinet.This morning I tried to figure out where a little toothpick could fit. Maybe tuck it under one of the tools, but noooo, those tolerances are tight. I cut the meaty part of the toothpick off in hopes that I might tuck it under the Phillips because that is the widest tool, but noooo, those tolerances again. Has anyone figured out a way to tuck a toothpick into a Midnite MiniChamp?(Image removed from quote.)
That sounds like a good idea with the lanyard! Please post whatever you figure out with it. I got a minichamp in a Vic lot purchase that has the red led. I didn't know it was a midnight version though. It is a neat little knife though. I hadn't realized the minichamp had so many implements in it.
I carry a Cross pen and a Maglite Solitaire LED.There's no place I could find to tuck in a toothpick.John
Quote from: gerleatherberman on April 21, 2018, 02:50:46 PMThat sounds like a good idea with the lanyard! Please post whatever you figure out with it. I got a minichamp in a Vic lot purchase that has the red led. I didn't know it was a midnight version though. It is a neat little knife though. I hadn't realized the minichamp had so many implements in it. The white LED is quite adequate. It doesn't replace a flashlight, but I am impressed with the output for it's size.
Quote from: FolderBeholder on April 21, 2018, 03:01:03 PMQuote from: gerleatherberman on April 21, 2018, 02:50:46 PMThat sounds like a good idea with the lanyard! Please post whatever you figure out with it. I got a minichamp in a Vic lot purchase that has the red led. I didn't know it was a midnight version though. It is a neat little knife though. I hadn't realized the minichamp had so many implements in it. The white LED is quite adequate. It doesn't replace a flashlight, but I am impressed with the output for it's size.Is there a model difference between the white LED and Red LED? Or is the red LED version just older?Some of this Victorinox model differentiation confuses me.
That is fantastic! Thanks for the how-to, FB!
Great solution
Quote from: Greg Jones on April 21, 2018, 04:36:02 PMGreat solution Thank you GJ! Now I'm wondering what else to tuck in there, Tylenol, etc.
Here (https://www.edcforums.com/threads/how-to-carry-tweezers-toothpick-and-sak-pen-in-a-allox-minichamp.126485) is a similar solution from a few years ago on another forum.
First attempt:About 8 inches of paracord with 3 strands removed. I kept the other strands in for support:Put flame on tips to close the ends:]Cut a little slit in the paracord, not too much as to keep the toothpick tight in there:See the fit. I think I may try a longer cord next time so that I can put a proper toothpick with the meaty end.(Image removed from quote.)Wonder what they should be called, LanyardCaddies, ParaPockets? Update: The proper toothpick does fit:
The Mini Champ is a great edc knife!
Quote from: VICMAN on April 21, 2018, 09:48:40 PMThe Mini Champ is a great edc knife! Thanks Vicman, I'm finding that out! I've kept it on me ever since I got it yesterday.
Quote from: FolderBeholder on April 21, 2018, 09:54:31 PMQuote from: VICMAN on April 21, 2018, 09:48:40 PMThe Mini Champ is a great edc knife! Thanks Vicman, I'm finding that out! I've kept it on me ever since I got it yesterday. I always have an alox Mini Champ in a leather pouch on my belt.It is amazing what the Mini Champ is capable of doing!The orange peeler blade is excellent for opening clamshell packs.The small curved blade is great for cutting flaps off of boxes.The cuticle pusher (spoon) can act as a small pry bar, screwdriver, etcI have even used it in the nail nick of a knife blade to open the blade if my thumbnail was broken.Also remember that you can open an opposing tool such as the phillips screwdriver when you use the spear blade to extend the handle for a more comfortable grip.( the same idea works when using some of the other tools...when using the orange peeler I open the spoon to extend the handle)Click on picture for best picture
The MiniChamp is only limited by your imagination. It's a truly amazing tool set.John
Quote from: FolderBeholder on April 21, 2018, 09:54:31 PMQuote from: VICMAN on April 21, 2018, 09:48:40 PMThe Mini Champ is a great edc knife! Thanks Vicman, I'm finding that out! I've kept it on me ever since I got it yesterday. Also remember that you can open an opposing tool such as the phillips screwdriver when you use the spear blade to extend the handle for a more comfortable grip.( the same idea works when using some of the other tools...when using the orange peeler I open the spoon to extend the handle)Click on picture for best picture