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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: kirk13 on August 23, 2011, 03:29:26 PM

Title: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: kirk13 on August 23, 2011, 03:29:26 PM: My post in the Gerber forum has ended up being rather expensive!While I still havent found my first full size Gerber,the search has led to me getting a Mini Suspension(more about that else where!),and finding a Wenger MiniGrip! :D

I'd been really excited about this years SOSAK knife of the year,but in the cold light of day,I felt I couldnt justify the money foe a tool I couldnt really carry in the UK,but in reseaching I came across the MiniGrip which seemed quaint but rather useful.

When casing Gerbers,I followed a link which lead to a MiniGrip,and in fine MTo style I paid for it before stopping and thinking :ahhh

Anyway,i5t arrived this morning!

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/london087.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/london089.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/london091.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/london092.jpg)

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/london093.jpg)

Its the earlier model with the easy open pliers,and didnt inclued a sheath :rant:,but never mind!

First impressions are good,and I'm looking forward to fitting it into my edc rota!
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: jojotlc on August 23, 2011, 07:43:36 PM: as usual with SAK. there is always a good feel to it... :tu:
it has a nice 'click' sound, nice plier lock and bit storage..and a nylon Wenger sheath.
a bit demure compared to original SwissGrip. just nice when sheathed.
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only that is in transition to its final owner... ::)shesh... (should get a pic or it does not happens!)..nxt posting..its mnight now..
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: Gareth on August 23, 2011, 07:52:04 PM: This is one I've always kinda fancied but never got around to buying one. Never even played with one now that I think about it. :( I'll be interested to know how you get on with it mate. :tu:
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 23, 2011, 08:49:49 PM: Quote from: Gareth on August 23, 2011, 07:52:04 PM
This is one I've always kinda fancied but never got around to buying one. Never even played with one now that I think about it. :( I'll be interested to know how you get on with it mate. :tu:

Me too :tu:

I had one for a while, mine had the serrated main blade. I'm a big fan of the swissgrip/wengergrip but never quite got the same feel with the minigrip. I liked it, I'm a sucker for fixed pliers, but it didnt suit my needs.
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: Reinier on August 23, 2011, 08:55:53 PM: I never really noticed this model, but I just found a stainless steel version which looks nice!
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: kirk13 on August 23, 2011, 11:34:28 PM: Quote from: Reinier on August 23, 2011, 08:55:53 PM
I never really noticed this model, but I just found a stainless steel version which looks nice!

:pok: :pok:Pictures! :twak:
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: J-sews on August 24, 2011, 05:20:57 AM: Quote from: Reinier on August 23, 2011, 08:55:53 PM
I never really noticed this model, but I just found a stainless steel version which looks nice!

Those are hard to find Reinier. You should get it if the price is right. :tu:
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: Reinier on August 24, 2011, 11:11:44 AM: Quote from: kirk13 on August 23, 2011, 11:34:28 PM
:pok: :pok:Pictures! :twak:

Well it's one of these:

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3&scalesize=0&nocount=y)

Quote from: J-sews on August 24, 2011, 05:20:57 AM
Those are hard to find Reinier. You should get it if the price is right. :tu:

What would be a good price? :pok: It's EUR 65.00 and there's no shipping to the Netherlands (seller is German).

Maybe one of our German members (or Jmora ;) ) is interested?
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 24, 2011, 10:26:18 PM: Now you just need to get it autographed by the CEO of Wenger like I did! :D

(http://www.sosakonline.com/images/stories/March08/IronGrip/iron01.jpg)

Def
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: Reinier on August 24, 2011, 10:42:04 PM: Hah, now that's pretty cool!
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: kirk13 on August 25, 2011, 12:39:26 AM: Quote from: Reinier on August 24, 2011, 11:11:44 AM
Quote from: kirk13 on August 23, 2011, 11:34:28 PM
:pok: :pok:Pictures! :twak:

What would be a good price? :pok: It's EUR 65.00 and there's no shipping to the Netherlands (seller is German).

Maybe one of our German members (or Jmora ;) ) is interested?

Think it would be pricey if it were celledor,but then again,it is rare and sexy!
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: enki_ck on August 25, 2011, 12:49:29 AM: There's a new one in cellidor on ebay for 50+9 shipping with pouch. US only. It's listed under pocketgrip. They pop up every so often at around that price. 5 usd more or less.
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: Ashley on August 25, 2011, 02:13:45 AM: I might have one of those also? :D

(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1291/1000584s.jpg)

(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2879/1000585y.jpg)

(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/8360/1000586.jpg)

(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/4289/1000587u.jpg)
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: kirk13 on August 25, 2011, 03:48:27 AM: I love those wee knife stands you use Ashley
Title: Re: Wenger Mini Grip
Post by: Ashley on August 25, 2011, 07:36:29 AM: @kirk13 send me an addy and I'll send ya one out if you wish. :tu: