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The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022

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us Offline David

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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #600 on: February 27, 2022, 06:40:51 PM
day 27
What? Enablers! Are you serrrrious? Where? I dont see any.
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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #601 on: February 27, 2022, 07:12:36 PM
What is on the Zippo's bottom stamp? As an aside, we're pretty close in age.

It is at home right now but I will get a pic if it later  :cheers:

I will be 42 this year :hatsoff:


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Reply #602 on: February 27, 2022, 07:13:00 PM
Great pics today all :woohoo: :like: :like:


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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #603 on: February 27, 2022, 07:16:20 PM
Day 27 of 30

Never much of a use on Sundays for me :dunno: :D so just a pic  :tu:



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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #604 on: February 27, 2022, 07:34:40 PM
I guess I could always run one solo, or.. or... actually carry whatever tool I want for the first time since October!  :rofl:

I think I will be taking a break in March.
I may need a break after the Soldier On! challenge myself.

I will be 42 this year :hatsoff:
I'll turn 44 this year.

Great pics today all :woohoo: :like: :like:
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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!


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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #605 on: February 27, 2022, 11:22:18 PM
What is on the Zippo's bottom stamp?

Bottom of the above Zippo :cheers:


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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #606 on: February 28, 2022, 01:17:03 AM
Hello to my 26 pic.
Dropped the garage door open and she now needs to taped shut.
Well done Mini.
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Semper Sitienti !!


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Reply #607 on: February 28, 2022, 01:32:39 AM
Bottom of the above Zippo :cheers:


That's one lovely combo, and  your Zippo is a great looking January 1998 example! :drool: :tu:

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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #608 on: February 28, 2022, 01:37:13 AM
That confirms that I bought it around the time that I thought  :salute: :tu:

Thanks Juan :hatsoff:


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Reply #609 on: February 28, 2022, 02:18:06 AM
There are a couple of SAK Challenges starting in March to go along with the Soldier On Challenge.

Except for June or July, I have been in a challenge every month since May, including 2 this month. I think I will be taking a break in March.

I don't know if I'll enter another SAK challenge.  I dropped out of the last one I entered because it was too frustrating to be stuck with a mediocre tool (compared to a Leatherman).  I like most of my SAKs, and they have their place - but that place isn't in my pocket for 30 days straight.  :rofl:


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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #610 on: February 28, 2022, 02:21:33 AM
Day 27

I used my Mini a lot today... opening packages, breaking down boxes, adjusting some sprinklers, assembling some fairy lights, and replacing some switch covers.  I also cleaned it up for tomorrow's final pic  :tu:

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Reply #611 on: February 28, 2022, 05:54:34 AM
Hello day 27.
SWAMBO sat on her sunglasses and bent them .  Nothing the Mini .
could not sort though.  2 pics today - before and after.
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Semper Sitienti !!


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Reply #612 on: February 28, 2022, 07:38:45 AM
Day 27

Got a back-up Mini in the mail today!!!

And this one has the little notch in the wire cutters.   :D



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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #613 on: February 28, 2022, 08:31:45 AM
DAY 28

February 28



The February MiniTool Challenge has proved to be a real challenge- it was a balancing act between actually using the tool, being careful not to break the tool, and being able to show what this tool was all about. I’m very very thankful to Fireman for sponsoring my entry into this challenge.  I’d never thought I’d own a tool of significance in Leatherman’s history.

I’ve said it more than once - the MiniTool is a part of LM history and I personally doubt that a similar one will ever be made. They might do a commemorative or reissue like the PST, but I have doubts if they’ll have a MiniTool ver 2. 

With that said, what can I say about the Mini?  Well, first thing I noticed is that IT IS HEAVY. No, not Surge heavy, but it’s interesting something this small can weigh that much (4oz according to LM’s site). At 4oz, you get a good pair of needle nose pliers, a small PE blade and a file/flat driver, can and bottle openers. At around 5oz, the Skeletool offers a slightly different load out. Same goes for the Rev, but with terrible handle splay.

As much as I want to make the Mini a shelf queen due to its rarity, it has somehow found a way to be used around simple tasks at home, especially jobs where using something like a Wingman would look like overkill.

The Mini is a good secondary tool, but due to how rare it is, I won’t dare make it a primary.

Pics on some mix and match kits featuring the Mini:


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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #614 on: February 28, 2022, 11:53:46 AM
Day 27

Here is the combo I have been carrying for the past week:



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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #615 on: February 28, 2022, 12:35:04 PM
Awesome final thoughts, Zephon :tu: :like: :like:

Badge awarded as well :woohoo:

I will get my post up in a while but most of you already know how I feel about this tool  :whistle: ;) :D


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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #616 on: February 28, 2022, 12:36:15 PM
Day 27 had a lot of great pics :salute:

Look forward to hearing everyone's ending thoughts after having carried this tool for a month as well :dd: :like:


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Reply #617 on: February 28, 2022, 02:37:47 PM
Day 28

Today is the last day of the MINI Challenge. Enjoyed everyone's pics and thoughts on the MINI. Happy trails!     :D
What? Enablers! Are you serrrrious? Where? I dont see any.
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Reply #618 on: February 28, 2022, 05:09:05 PM

The February MiniTool Challenge has proved to be a real challenge- it was a balancing act between actually using the tool, being careful not to break the tool, and being able to show what this tool was all about.

I felt the same way!  :cheers:

Nice writeup too  :tu:


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Reply #619 on: February 28, 2022, 06:10:27 PM
Day 28


I have to say that it was a pleasure carrying the MiniTool this month. No hard use for me but it did it's job for what I needed it for. The pliers got the most use and worked great.

Thanks everyone for making it a fun challenge  :tu:

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Reply #620 on: February 28, 2022, 06:10:58 PM
Badge awarded, David  :woohoo:

Great pics this month and great to have you along with us  :like:


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Reply #621 on: February 28, 2022, 06:12:40 PM
Day 28 of 28

We made it  :woohoo:

 :iagree: with Steve, this has been a great challenge and I probably used the pliers more than anything but they worked great :salute:

Definitely been a fun challenge for me :tu:



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Reply #622 on: February 28, 2022, 06:21:58 PM
Badge awarded, Steve :woohoo: Congrats :cheers:


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Reply #623 on: February 28, 2022, 06:28:35 PM
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Reply #624 on: February 28, 2022, 08:31:20 PM
Day 28

This was definitely a fun and unique challenge. Thank you to Poncho for organizing it and to everyone who participated!  :tu:

So this is probably sacrilege to Leatherman fans, but overall I am not a huge fan of the Mini.  I love the idea, the unique design, and the great craftsmanship, but it isn't very practical to use.  I absolutely love the Mini for my collection, but this is probably the last time I will use it  :cry:   If I change my mind, I'll probably do the "Steve mod" and swap the blade with a Philips driver, then carry the Mini with pocket knife.  :tu:



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Re: The Fantabulous February MiniTool Challenge!!!!! 2022
Reply #625 on: February 28, 2022, 10:59:30 PM
Hello day 28.
Some great pics from the team all month.
Mine will go back to the shelf now as they are in v good condition and do not to spoil them. It is a neat tool though so may have to find a user.
Thanks for the challenge guys.
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Semper Sitienti !!


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Reply #626 on: February 28, 2022, 11:59:47 PM
Badge awarded to Rich   :cheers:


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Reply #627 on: March 01, 2022, 12:31:00 AM
Badge awarded to Rich   :cheers:

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Thank you  :hatsoff:


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Reply #628 on: March 01, 2022, 12:53:01 AM
Day 28

This was definitely a fun and unique challenge. Thank you to Poncho for organizing it and to everyone who participated!  :tu:

So this is probably sacrilege to Leatherman fans, but overall I am not a huge fan of the Mini.  I love the idea, the unique design, and the great craftsmanship, but it isn't very practical to use.  I absolutely love the Mini for my collection, but this is probably the last time I will use it  :cry:   If I change my mind, I'll probably do the "Steve mod" and swap the blade with a Philips driver, then carry the Mini with pocket knife.  :tu:

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I mostly carry mine when I think that I might not need a tool but want to have something just in case :cheers: I always normally pair it with either a SAK or a Charge knife :tu:

It is a very great weekend or oit on the town kind of carry :drool: paired with a Vic Executive you have a very light but super capable carry in a very tiny footprint  :woohoo:


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Reply #629 on: March 01, 2022, 12:53:28 AM
Badge awarded to Rich   :cheers:

Congrats Rich  :woohoo: :like:


 

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