cuticle pusher extended with pen is very comfy, i think thats why they added that tool
@gearedforwardАй бұрын
That's a good option instead of the combo tool!
@TW-rd5ub9 ай бұрын
I considered a Midnight Manager and a Mini Champ, but in the end went with a Rambler as this was the sweet spot in size (for a key ring) and useful tools for me. I definitely feel like some tools on the Champ are there to pad out the feature list, and Victorinox could probable come up with some better replacements.
@gearedforward9 ай бұрын
The rambler is definitely a more manageable size, I don't like putting 58mms on my keys personally, so it's not as much of a factor for me. I think, sadly, Victorinox is stuck in a loop of reusing existing tools, discontinuing existing product lines, and just coming up with new visuals. The only real hope we've had recently was when they gave the Plier tools OHO blades and pocket clips.
@saldomino16398 ай бұрын
Great Review ! I love my mini champ !
@gearedforward8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@shauncomper13049 ай бұрын
Really like my mini champ, very useful little pocket tool kit when I want to go light weight. Went with the alox version as prefer the aesthetic of it, did look at the rambler but the alox mini champ comes in at the same size but you do loose the scale tools while gaining the extra main tools, some of which are useful! Mines paired with an olight ir2 for a mini carry set.
@gearedforward9 ай бұрын
That's a fine pairing! I like the scale tools personally, but you could always just carry normal pen and something like Uncle Bills Sliver Grippers. Thanks for watching!
@philipalbon31929 ай бұрын
Got one of these , incredible little tool . I love it
@yespeace20009 ай бұрын
There's Classic and Classic SD (Screwdriver) model, that's why you have both screwdriver/ruler and nail cleaner/file on the MiniChamp because you can't clean your nails with flat tip. MiniChamp could be made slimmer by removing secondary blade, "the spoon" and/or ruler. I wish it had led light like some models. I also like package opener.
@gearedforward9 ай бұрын
I'm aware of the normal Classic, but it's pretty hard to get nowadays, seems like the default is SD. To really make the Minichamp thinner you'd probably have to remove a fair amount, since you'd need to move something from the driver/scissor side to bring down the thickness. A midnite version of the minichamp would be nice, you can buy the scales online to do it as a project, but it would make the wee guy even thicker!
@TW-rd5ub9 ай бұрын
You’re in luck! There appears to be one called the “Midnite Mini Champ”
@patrickbledsoe21769 ай бұрын
I carry a sd classic daily with black scales I love it I been thinking of up grading but I am leaning to the alox cause they tend to not look as beat up
@gearedforward9 ай бұрын
Silver Alox wears extremely well, the coloured ones look cool with a bit of wear too. If you want to retain the scale tools you could also get some metal scales with scale tool slots, Titanium scales can be a little pricey but looks great and ages well.
@steveb19725 ай бұрын
A good little knife, but the 3 medical tools are a strange choice! Medical spatula, medicine bottle opener and tracheotomy knife.
@drew82352 ай бұрын
Tripod plate tightener, box opener, backup knife.
@233kostaКүн бұрын
I mean they had to stick 'em on _something_ 😅 The premise of a doctor's off-work multitool sounds good right up until you realise you'll *never* keep the thing sterile, so stuff like the tracheotomy knife becomes functionally useless.
@archieballantine9 ай бұрын
Couple of useless tools on the Mini Champ, better off getting a Rambler.
@steverherb7 ай бұрын
I tend to agree, but Rambler is not available with Alox. I have a Vagabond (retired), which falls between the Mini Champ & Rambler.
@dan6p4 ай бұрын
I don't think there are any useless tools on this, just people with no imagination. Peace from Scotland
@drew82352 ай бұрын
I use all the tools regularly, so technically, there are no useless tools on it. You'll find that they have very different uses than what they may have been intended for. For example, I regularly work with cameras so the pill spatula / coke spoon works perfectly for tightening down tripod plate screws.