Will Leatherman be selling the Sidekick's Carabiner Bottle Opener?

mnblade · Nov 7, 2011

I have a Wave that I'm quite happy with, so no need to buy a Sidekick. But I'm wondering if we'll be able to buy the Carabiner Bottle Opener Accessory that comes with it as a separate accessory at some point. That would make a righteous keychain!

Anyone know if there are plans to sell this as a stand-alone item?

mnblade · Nov 7, 2011

To answer my own question, they are available but not at Leatherman's own site, it seems. I just ordered one. With shipping, it cost around $11. A little steep, but I really wanted to check it out. I'll report back when I get it.

Dantor · Nov 7, 2011

lol! people are trying to get LM to sell them by themselves, many do seem to like them.

I have one and it's nice, I need to post a thread on how I got it! (you might be surprised

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mnblade · Nov 7, 2011

Dantor said:
I have one and it's nice, I need to post a thread on how I got it! (you might be surprised )

Does the spring part seem durable, like it's made to last? I always carry my keys on a carabiner, which allows me to carry three rings together (work keys, home keys, and car keys), or leave one or more at home so as to lighten my pocket load. I don't want something that won't hold up. BTW, I'd like to hear how you got yours for sure.

foxx · Nov 7, 2011

Another option for you could be from Nite Ize, called the S-biner. It's pretty strong, nice springs, you would have to try to tear it up.

mnblade · Nov 7, 2011

foxx said:
Another option for you could be from Nite Ize, called the S-biner.

Interesting. But as a beer drinker

the bottle opener on the Leatherman version is what caught my eye.

holygoat · Nov 8, 2011

Nite-Ize makes one with a bottle opener:

http://www.niteize.com/products/s-biner-ahhh

I've been somewhat disappointed with the spring retention on all of these wire-gate carabiners, though. Either go whole-hog with a proper carabiner, or go for a decent lobster clasp, IMO.

Dantor · Nov 8, 2011

mnblade said:
Does the spring part seem durable, like it's made to last? I always carry my keys on a carabiner, which allows me to carry three rings together (work keys, home keys, and car keys), or leave one or more at home so as to lighten my pocket load. I don't want something that won't hold up. BTW, I'd like to hear how you got yours for sure.

yes it's pretty durable, well made and I will make a thread soon (with pics) salute

cb4life_30 · Nov 11, 2011

I have the nite ize bottle opener s biner. I like it alot, the wire gate seems to stronger than their other offerings. I had one of their S biners before this one. I bought some small diameter flexible tubing and put it on there as a slide lock.

jerseytex · Nov 11, 2011

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leatherman-carabiner-bottle-opener.html Try this link. Someone gave it to me onLeatherman's FB page. Good price.