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MTO Think Tank => Multitool.org R&D Section => Topic started by: Gamble on June 18, 2013, 02:49:50 AM
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Hi All, I'm so glag Grant created this forum for people like me! I'm submitting this first post to introduce the GearPull, a dangler I recently designed. Please reply with your thoughts and ideas!
Anyway, this isn't itself a multi-tool but I've been fooling around with the idea of Danglers, a.k.a. pocket hooks, hangers etc...
Compared to all other options, a Dangler offers the most rapid access to key chain and pocket sized gear unless the needed item is already in hand.
For those who are inclined to carry a large number of key chain size items the Dangler offers a way of keeping their pockets from getting bulky, uncomfortable, disorganized, noisy, and stupid looking. They can still be overloaded though, and it's on the operator to deny the compulsion to overload the clip...something most committed members of the edc community find hard to do, myself included. Plus, an overloaded Dangler can pull your pocket cuff down, and still give you a visible lump, compromising your opsec ;-). ...but if one is disciplined enough to limit the number of items carried, I maintain the humble Dangler is still the best way to carry key chain sized gear you want to deploy in under 2 seconds.
Belt loop clips and caribiners are also a speedy option, but they are not for me. Belt loops can fray and fail very early on. I used to use a caribiner but the gatestay would always get snagged as I went to remove it from or attach it to the belt loop. Although I know there are carabiners out there less prone to snagging, there is another issue I have with this carry method; Unless you have some kind of quick release on the items themselves you still need to remove the whole carabiner or at minimum open the gate to retrieve what you need, which becomes a two hand operation, not cool.
Belt sheath carry is a good method, which I use for a pocket knife or Multitool, but in general belt sheaths aren't for key chain sized gear so they don't really factor into this topic beyond just a mention. The only other comparable would be a pocket sheath. But a nice leather one adds up to a lot of material and pretty much makes the pocket otherwise useless. I guess for really fast access there is also neck carry but I will never like the feeling of having something around my neck so I don't even consider it. So, After much careful thought I settled on the Dangler as the ideal way to pocket carry my smaller gear.
The problem is that there isn't much out there... The p7 by Tec is a great, albeit tiny hook. I own two of these. One for my Quantum DD, and the other as a dedicated quick deploy pepper spray hanger in my bag. I love these little Danglers, but I wanted to be able to carry more than one item comfortably at a time, so I modded one of mine to include the small copper hanger and cord pull pictured below. The hanger allows up to three smaller keychain sized items to sit side by side, flat against my leg rather than in a disorganized bunch, and the cord pull lets me whip it all out faster than otherwise possible. On this tiny set up, removing the light, knife or battery capsule isn't necessary, which means less hardware overall, a good thing. Even though its limited in size and utility, I really like this set up. I also wanted to carry larger items in the same way, and started searching for the perfect Dangler, or atleast one I could modify....but ultimately I hit a dead end.
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I did find this brass pocket hook via Kaijin on Ebay. It came with a big integral ring at the bottom which I cut down before drilling three 1/8" holes in it for split rings or mini gate clips etc.. I also drilled one at the top for a cord pull. I like the results, but the fatal flaw with this one is the orientation of the hook vs. split ring attachments. The three seperate, level split rings provide for better organization, but they are in line with, rather than perpendicular to the hook. This design problem forces the hook to torque the cuff of my pants pocket when stowed there, never really allowing the attached items to sit flat against the leg while in the pocket.
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The two smaller Munroe danglers look really nice, but both only have one attachment point. The Mega offers two, but they are just about on top of each other. All of the Munroes offer the right orientation in the attachment point/pocket hook relation ship that the brass one pictured above lacks. Still, the Mega suffers from certain details which have kept me from buying. I don't want a bottle opener, pry bar, hex wrench or any other integral gimmick on my Dangler! (this rules out the Pickpocket too). It's just my personal opinion, but I feel all those extras clutter up and so detract from the aesthetic qualities of the design while offering minimal additional utility. Before finding my permanent solution I almost bought a Mega, but something didn't feel right and so I held out.
Frustrated, I set out to make my own perfect Dangler! This is what I came up with and I'm really happy with the results because for me, it offers the best features of all those others I had become aware of or encountered while searching for the One.
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Conditions affecting the design: The Dangler must be simple, beautiful, functional, versatile, light weight and low profile, allow for between 1&3 items to be carried comfortably and flat against the leg, have a pull tab at the top, and make customization fun.
I've been carrying it for about 3 months, changing the set up to test different things along the way . I know copper isn't for everyone but it's easy to cut and form with the tools I have on hand, and I personally love it as a "living" material which, like leather, looks better as it ages. It's also anti microbial, which makes sense for something I fiddle with all day long.
One of the remaining questions were the attachment points. McGizmos add unwanted length and weight, but allow one to remove the items faster than threading them through a small split ring. Conversely the split ring rides higher and allows for minimal hardware, making it as simple as possible. In the end the little split rings won out because it wasn't important enough to me that these things be removable...and any way they ARE, it just takes a little bit longer than it otherwise would. The proto is cut by hand from 1/8" bar stock which makes it thick and strong, but its still light because I removed so much material. That's what the holes are all bout; weight. They also look good! Copper split rings don't exist at this diameter (1/4" ID) so I ended up using brass, but I'll pick up some "copper finish" rings because I think that will make for a more appealing package over all. The pic below is what it looks like today. All I need now are the copper split rings, a copper trit bead for the pull and some copper scales on the SAK and that'll do it...well almost.
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The truth is I got so obsessed with this project that my standards just kept going up the more I thought about it. So I decided I wanted to take this to the next level of quality. The proto pictured above is a little rough. It's not perfectly symmetrical, the counter sinks on the holes are choppy, the spacing between the holes is far from perfect. There is a lot to love but if I'm doing these by hand there is no way to get them just how I want, and it takes forever. Next step: auto cad and water jet.
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Above is the final drawing! It's 85% the same as the proto but with a lot of cosmetic improvements and one big change at the bottom; 5 attachment points instead of three. My thinking is that three is still the ideal, but with skinnier items like the Valiant Concepts pen or the Tec Inchworm, 5 will fit no problem. I had 4 samples cut; Copper, brass, German silver, & type2 pure Titanium. Now I have different metals to suit my moods and match my gear, and loads of options to play with as I experiment with different set ups. For me that's part of the pleasure of a Dangler.
So fast forward and here we are with the finished proto types. I'm totally loving my personal one which you can see in copper in the last pic. BTW, and I cleared this with Grant, I also want to mention that The GearPull is currently funding on Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872996112/the-gearpull-a-revolutionary-dangler for anyone who is interested.
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Welcome to the forum, Gamble. :cheers:
I was very glad when Grant said you were joining us. I remember seeing the prototype a month of two ago and loved the look of it. I agree completely about the benefits of a dangler and parallel carry of the items. Also an excellent write up on your thought process on making these and the variations that led you to the design. :tu:
I hope to have you as a member here for a long time to come. :salute:
If you need any help here on the forum feel free to PM me and I'll do my best to help you out.
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Many Thanks! I'm happy to be here.
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Looks nice! I too have the problem of things on a dangler bunch up and don't lay flat. Although personally I'd break off the piece that sticks up pass top of pocket, and makes it shorter (some pants/shorts have shallow pocket and longer items tend to bottom out).
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something like this, but when painted, I saw even easier .....
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well as multi-functional forgotten?
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You can't build springs and hex drivers in copper and German silver...
And that copper dangler is really good looking. :drool:
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Good to see you made it!
You have me thinking of all kinds of neat ways to customize one of these, and what to hang on it already! In fact, I'm kind of thinking of using it on the deck line of my kayak to help secure other things to my boat, and inside the larger pockets of my Maxpedition Tactical Operator bag since there aren't really a lot of places for smaller items in it.
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And now I have supported my first Kickstarter project. Nobody should say people on MT.o don't put their money where their mouth is. ;)
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You can't build springs and hex drivers in copper and German silver...
:drool:
I use a translator, and he sends bad playful tone. ... I joked drawing.
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Welcome to this nice Forum!
This is a project worth the R&D section.
I only carry a dangler for my keys, but maybe i could be tempted to try one like this for weekend carry of a slim SAk and an AAA light.
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You can't build springs and hex drivers in copper and German silver...
:drool:
I use a translator, and he sends bad playful tone. ... I joked drawing.
:salute: :tu: (Easy to translate! ;) )
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of copper .... Two pockets on the right ........
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First off, welcome to the forum Gamble. And second, that is so smurfing sweet! I love the copper one.
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I dont have much useful to add, but I wanted to say those look sweet! Nice design. :tu:
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I'm very glad you joined us here... I have been admiring your work for a while now :cheers:
I think your level of obsession is paying off, and your work shows that. Really like what you're doing :tu:
It's a great idea with quite a wide array of uses and I'd probably be interested in one myself. Nice work sir!
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Hmmm.... a Gear Pull and matching custom SAK....
I can't type any more... too much drool on the screen...
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Sent from the place I sent it from
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Livan- your drawings are very cool. I know its mostly just having fun but I really like the first one!
Jzmtl-The pull tab is optional, and because its so subjective its not included with the rewards in the campaign. And it's true that it works best with deeper pockets!
Steiner: Thanks for your support! Copper is my favorite too.
Lowtech: that woul be perfect, you can read a full rev by everydaycommentary: http://www.everydaycommentary.com/2013/05/gearpull-review.html
Tony ended up using it the same way.
Ducttapetech- thanks! Another vote for copper! We are in the minority as the Ti is really the big seller it seems, but copper is creeping up. :)
Syph: Thanks! I better get on that copper sak right away or Grant will beat me to it!! Did you ever find out about the one direction only opening action on the 58mm's?
Nuphoria: Thanks and its good to find you are a member here!
Grant: Thanks again for the opportunity!
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They got hold of me years ago and never let me go :D
I'm a mod too, so if you need help with stuff just holla'
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This is a fanastic idea! And executed so well. I hesitate to say it for fear of sounding "unmanly", but its a very pretty piece to look at. :-[ Lol. I am kind of in a rush right now and just kind of breezed through the thread, but are these for sale? I would love to have one for my heavier pocket items.
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Yes they are, Kickstarter link is towards the bottom of the first post. Thanks for your encouragement!
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Author let me make it idea for me? I want to spend 15 minutes to work. Silver spoon, cut, drill holes, and bend clip.
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:D
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Danglers aren't my cup of tea, but that is some great work you did there. Beautiful design, both aesthetically and functionally. Great job :tu:
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Just signed up for this..looks great. Happy to support innovation and good design :)
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Thanks guys!
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Just signed up for this..looks great. Happy to support innovation and good design :)
Not to mention someone who supports the forum- look for the pretty new banner at the top of the page. :D
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Just signed up for this..looks great. Happy to support innovation and good design :)
Not to mention someone who supports the forum- look for the pretty new banner at the top of the page. :D
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:cheers: for Gamble.
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Danglers aren't my cup of tea, but that is some great work you did there. Beautiful design, both aesthetically and functionally. Great job :tu:
My thoughts exactly.
Although I don't see myself using one I really like the looks and functionality of your invention :-)
By the way, copper wins :drool:
And good on you for taking time to get to know the community and participating in the forums :tu:
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My pleasure and thanks for the kind words! Convincing the non Dangler crowd they need one is one of my challenges. :) ...aesthetics are my most convincing argument so far.
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Your first option, Captain Hook, was much more convincing than for copper clip with a window more for titanium and other advanced materials. Copper is soft enough to turn the plot with holes perpendicular to and be fine. >:D
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Your first option, Captain Hook, was much more convincing than for copper clip with a window more for titanium and other advanced materials. Copper is soft enough to turn the plot with holes perpendicular to and be fine. >:D
I think you need a better translator. Honestly I cant understand half of that :think: :facepalm:
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Beautiful work Gamble :tu: I like seeing how your work continues to evolve with each step forward. How long have you been pursuing this project if I may ask?
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Hey J, thanks! I think its been about 6 months since I made that first little hanger for the P7. ...and about 4 or 5 since I made that first copper proto of what would become the GearPull. But I've been a member at edcf since 06...so I've had a lot of time to think about edc in general, and all that "research" factored in :D
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Cool! So, what's the next step? More prototype testing, or are you ready to go into production?
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I'm ready, check this out: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872996112/the-gearpull-a-revolutionary-dangler
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Congrats on getting your project funded. :cheers:
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Author let me make it idea for me? I want to spend 15 minutes to work. Silver spoon, cut, drill holes, and bend clip.
(http://s40.radikal.ru/i088/1306/96/c90790037e56.jpg) (http://www.radikal.ru) :drool: :drool:
I have a set of the exact same spoons, bought 20 years ago from repratriated ex-CCCP Greeks. I wouldn't like to ruin it but I am interested to see what you'll make out of this.
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Raw blanks
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Polished
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Formed!
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Oh sick! They look good unpolished too.
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Oh man those are looking amazing. Great work.
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These look great, I like the concept.
I know you do Brass, Copper and Titanium, but do you make just a steel version?
If you mentioned it here sorry if I missed it, where do I go about getting my hands om one?
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Pretty! Are those blanks waterjet cut?
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Thanks dudes!
Mtngoat: Thanks! No steel at this time but I'm looking into a stainless version; like a preemptive knockoff! The current models will be for sale via http://www.GambleMade.com at some point in Nov. or Dec more likely.
Syph: yes all waterjet cut. Did you know Kickstarter is now open to Canadian creators? If you want info on the waterjet guys I used just let me know via PM. I'm pretty sure you would do really well with a ti sak mod project. KS is a great platform and you would reach all kinds of new clients.
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Syph: yes all waterjet cut. Did you know Kickstarter is now open to Canadian creators? If you want info on the waterjet guys I used just let me know via PM. I'm pretty sure you would do really well with a ti sak mod project. KS is a great platform and you would reach all kinds of new clients.
Oh really, last I checked it was only UK and US. They dont allow knife projects from what I remember though.
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hmm, some of those OPMTs must be pushing that a bit.
No bath, beauty, and cosmetic products; electronic surveillance equipment; eyewear (sunglasses, prescription glasses, and others); firearms, weapons, knives, weapon accessories, and replicas of weapons; medical, health, safety, and personal care products; or infomercial-type products.
Nice work Gamble: you're making me want something I don't need :tu: :ahhh
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Lol, Im doing my best!
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syph you are right, totally forgot. How about a bladeless option? then you could sell the blade as an add on via a website off of KS
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Those look really great, Gamble. :tu: Can you give us a ball park price on how much the SS version might be if you decide to make it?
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well my hope for those is overseas manufacturing which would mean a totally different price point. but honestly I have no idea if/how/when
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Here is a close up of a my bending jig.
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Very cool! Do you heat the parts up?
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no but Ive noticed how soft they can get during buffing....I was grateful to not have to add a torch to the process.
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here is a high(er) ride version
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Those are ridiculously gorgeous pieces. I wish I found this earlier, I'd have backed it in a second.
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Those are ridiculously gorgeous pieces. I wish I found this earlier, I'd have backed it in a second.
Or if you found us sooner, maybe you could have won one free. :D We had a few giveaways for these, courtesy of Gamble. :hatsoff:
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Awww...well then... There ya go. I'm here now though! :) I'll have to wait for these and just pick one up.
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:cheers:
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it once you get one in. :salute:
@Gamble
I like the split variation, less chances of the dangler poking you when you sit down. :salute:
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I can NOT wait to get my Ti version and that little tri-piece thingy too!
I have a huge key for my new Skinth-Mobile and it needs a carry solution.
Here is a close up of a my bending jig.
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That bending jig is what I've been thinking of making for years now and I couldn't figure out how to roll it without scratching. I suppose the contacting rotates? I was thinking of making one with the bar lined with HDPE or polypro to make it scratch free.
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I can NOT wait to get my Ti version and that little tri-piece thingy too!
I have a huge key for my new Skinth-Mobile and it needs a carry solution.
Here is a close up of a my bending jig.
That bending jig is what I've been thinking of making for years now and I couldn't figure out how to roll it without scratching. I suppose the contacting rotates? I was thinking of making one with the bar lined with HDPE or polypro to make it scratch free.
I left the piece of rubber out of the pic because it made the whole assembly less photogenic, but I sandwich one between the surface of the GP and the rod that does the bending, otherwise they would all be badly scratched. The stationary rod for the inner part of the bend is not a concern because it doesn't move across the surface of the metal. The other option would be to use a nylon sleeve/washer with a smaller diameter steel rod...but ultimately the closed cell rubber (1/8") is the least marring.
This jig is pretty hack and ugly but i was happy to find a less strenuous way to do all these consistently. I even bought 2 "universal benders" when I started to get nervous my own jig wouldn't hold up to the volume.
Neither worked in the end because they were not adjustable enough. I would stay away from all commercial benders in the 100-300$ range for this kind of small work.
The best part is I used Gearpulls to make the jig. see the arms of the bender? those are butchered GP's
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hey all, sorry to have been so absent recently, new baby dominates all things these days. But in my downtime I was able to get all the GearPulls shipped. I just wanted to touch base real quick to mention they are now available for sale via http://www.GambleMade.com Also available is the FM1, a mini dangler attachment which will turn your P7 or DTS into a mini GearPull.
One more thing. Check out the update below to see a pic of the Mokume GP I will be giving away to the winner of a photo-contest I'm hatching.
ok back to the baby zone.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872996112/the-gearpull-a-revolutionary-dangler/posts
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Congrats on Sylvie. :D Very cute baby girl you have. :dd:
Also glad you got hem all shipped. :cheers:
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This picture looks awesome. 8)
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Thanks! ...now I just have to convince my 3 year old her sister will be fun someday :)
here are some recent experimental GearPulls:
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Every time I see those I start to drool.
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Here is some more recent work!
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Very very nice!
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here are some new Mini GearPulls Im working on. These hang at 2.125" and are made from .093 grade 2 Ti. A nice option for those who found the standard length too long.
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I like those. And yes. The original ones might have been a bit too long for my taste. ;) Will you be making any SS ones in this size?
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Do want!
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Lol, again with the stainless! ...You know you are the only person who has ever asked for it. I don't want to say never but I can say not in the near future.
But for those interested in Titanium Mini GearPulls please visit my website and sign up to be notified when the next Kickstarter goes live....hopefully by march 23rd. I'll be offering the "Mini-D" for presale. Here is a teaser. ;)
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to be notified visit http://www.GambleMade.com and stay tuned for a related Giveaway here on MT.org!
I like those. And yes. The original ones might have been a bit too long for my taste. ;) Will you be making any SS ones in this size?
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Hmmm now you just need a small Ti converted SAK to match... :whistle:
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What can I say, I like stainless. ;) Inexpensive and easy to maintain. :D
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Can someone explain the benefit of using one of these? I don't get it.
Is it you attach a lot of stuff to the holes and then use it like a giant pocket clip then if you need something you take out the whole pocket clip and unhook the 1 thing you need then use it and put it back?
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Can someone explain the benefit of using one of these? I don't get it.
Is it you attach a lot of stuff to the holes and then use it like a giant pocket clip then if you need something you take out the whole pocket clip and unhook the 1 thing you need then use it and put it back?
Thanks for the question. It really depends on the individual. Some people just don't like digging in their pockets for their keys or whatever, and a dangler is a good solution because you can take stuff out of your pocket without putting your hand in. Others would opt to carry just a single item like a pocket knife or flashlight. Personally, I find it to be the fastest way to get at whatever you are carrying.
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Can someone explain the benefit of using one of these? I don't get it.
Is it you attach a lot of stuff to the holes and then use it like a giant pocket clip then if you need something you take out the whole pocket clip and unhook the 1 thing you need then use it and put it back?
Thanks for the question. It really depends on the individual. Some people just don't like digging in their pockets for their keys or whatever, and a dangler is a good solution because you can take stuff out of your pocket without putting your hand in. Others would opt to carry just a single item like a pocket knife or flashlight. Personally, I find it to be the fastest way to get at whatever you are carrying.
Also, for a lot of people a dangler makes carrying things more comfortable. If you have a lot of stuff in one pocket, it tends to "clump up" and get bulky, a dangler keeps (one of the) things nice and straight, and higher in your pocket, so it clumps up less, making it more comfortable.
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My Ti minichamp looks happy to be paired with your dangler. :D
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/001/781/953/181c42122057531072528ba6f740a065_large.jpg?1395451901)