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No matter how well you organize your accessories beforehand, you’ll still have to stuff everything into the same pockets and hope everything remains in its right place. Taking the guesswork out of your everyday carry, the GambleMade Mini-D features five loops and sleek metal construction to keep your keys, knives, and other pocket tools standing at attention Read More
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gnomed
126
Dec 5, 2014
I honestly just don't see a use case for this item at all. The price is a relatively small issue, but I have no idea what I would even use this for. To hang something outside my pocket unnecessarily? Or keep something "organized" in my pocket (but still annoyingly attached to a hunk of metal with probably other things attached to it)?
Maybe there is a particular use case I am missing, very possible, but all the ones I am seeing in the pictures seem pretty unnecessary compared to just "a keychain."
Maybe there is a particular use case I am missing, very possible, but all the ones I am seeing in the pictures seem pretty unnecessary compared to just "a keychain."
dag.odenhall
264
Dec 6, 2014
gnomedI have a similar setup using products from TEC Accessories, and it's actually more useful than you might think. Instead of your pocket EDC being a messy ball with sharp corners at the bottom of your pocket that is a chore to get out, you get a flat hanger that uses your pocket space much more efficiently, without stabbing your legs, and that is easy to pull out by simply grabbing the pocket clip (or pull tab in the Mini-D case). As a bonus the attachments are organized rather than a tangled mess.
However, I switch back and forth between two types of setup, the other being basically a carabiner hooked to a belt loop at the front of the pants, with attachments clipped to it and hanging inside the pocket. I find this to be better for things like the Beta-QR flashlight because I can pull it up, release the flashlight and let the rest stay hanging outside the pocket. With the clip setup I'm instead left with the other attachments in one of my hands, plus I can't easily release the Beta-QR while still holding on to the pocket clip. So depending on your EDC, a pocket clip like the Mini-D may be either an advantage, or a disadvantage.
http://www.tecaccessories.com/P-7-Suspension-Clip http://www.tecaccessories.com/UFO http://www.tecaccessories.com/Split-Ring-Kit-2
$31 for those three which together makes a setup similar to the Mini-D, so it's a bit cheaper but also has some disadvantages. If I hadn't already used up my money on Massdrop for a while I'd join this drop for the buy-it-for-life quality, premium metals, solid design and overall craftsmanship that seems to have gone into it. But this type of item certainly isn't for everyone.
However, I switch back and forth between two types of setup, the other being basically a carabiner hooked to a belt loop at the front of the pants, with attachments clipped to it and hanging inside the pocket. I find this to be better for things like the Beta-QR flashlight because I can pull it up, release the flashlight and let the rest stay hanging outside the pocket. With the clip setup I'm instead left with the other attachments in one of my hands, plus I can't easily release the Beta-QR while still holding on to the pocket clip. So depending on your EDC, a pocket clip like the Mini-D may be either an advantage, or a disadvantage.
http://www.tecaccessories.com/P-7-Suspension-Clip http://www.tecaccessories.com/UFO http://www.tecaccessories.com/Split-Ring-Kit-2
$31 for those three which together makes a setup similar to the Mini-D, so it's a bit cheaper but also has some disadvantages. If I hadn't already used up my money on Massdrop for a while I'd join this drop for the buy-it-for-life quality, premium metals, solid design and overall craftsmanship that seems to have gone into it. But this type of item certainly isn't for everyone.
snotrockit
28
Dec 3, 2014
Agree with some of the comments here - and not trying to be snarky, but 56 bucks is definitely too much, even for a 100% USA handmade, copper/titanium piece like this. Quality looks great, but it's hard to justify the cost, even for such a well made item. If the price was $50 for two of these, I might re-consider. Just too costly for what you're getting unfortunately.
SorrowsEnd
4
Dec 3, 2014
I really don't understand why people are making comments about the price when on the same site folks are gladly forking over $700+ for crappy iem earbuds.
You should see what other small sized specialty crafters charge for products in the EDC world. Google what Atwood prybars and such go for. Hundreds of dollars. This is a niche product at a reasonable price. If you think it is too expensive feel free to buy more overpriced hipster jeans and sewing sets or whatever else Massdrop is selling this week.
I just wanted to say I had picked up a GearPull from Gamble after his kickstarter was successful and have purchased two others for gifts for family.
Now I'm going to grab a Mini-D as another gift as well. =)
You should see what other small sized specialty crafters charge for products in the EDC world. Google what Atwood prybars and such go for. Hundreds of dollars. This is a niche product at a reasonable price. If you think it is too expensive feel free to buy more overpriced hipster jeans and sewing sets or whatever else Massdrop is selling this week.
I just wanted to say I had picked up a GearPull from Gamble after his kickstarter was successful and have purchased two others for gifts for family.
Now I'm going to grab a Mini-D as another gift as well. =)
MindJuice
117
Dec 3, 2014
Hi Gamble. It's hard not to be a bit snarky with the price you're charging for this. I understand your comments about making them yourself, doing it for fun, etc.
For a somewhat arbitrary comparison, I just bought a set of 250 drill bits, which are precision machined (in China) and came in a nice hinged metal case. There is likely about 50 times as much metal as in the Mini-D (probably more), and I paid $24.95 for all of them. Of course steel is not titanium, but it's more than good enough for this use case.
If you want to sell these in anything other than a handful of numbers, you need to go for mass production. Obviously this is not my business though and is entirely up to you.
Side note, you're pretty snarky yourself about Massdrop's handling of your product pics.
Anyway, good luck with the drop and your business.
For a somewhat arbitrary comparison, I just bought a set of 250 drill bits, which are precision machined (in China) and came in a nice hinged metal case. There is likely about 50 times as much metal as in the Mini-D (probably more), and I paid $24.95 for all of them. Of course steel is not titanium, but it's more than good enough for this use case.
If you want to sell these in anything other than a handful of numbers, you need to go for mass production. Obviously this is not my business though and is entirely up to you.
Side note, you're pretty snarky yourself about Massdrop's handling of your product pics.
Anyway, good luck with the drop and your business.
Bineary
44
Dec 5, 2014
MindJuiceGuess I'll chime in here. As you point out economies of scale allow for very different pricing in mass production. This is handmade from titanium, hugely different story when it comes to costs and the economics of it. I have a Gearpull from Gamble's kickstarter some time back and the quality and care that was put into making it shows.
I'm willing to pay for this one because I appreciate Gamble's work, the only thing I would change about my gearpull is making it a bit smaller and so the Mini-D fits the bill. $50 for something I'll probably still be using 20 years from now is not a large expense and I have no doubts the product will hold up.
(Edit for grammar)
I'm willing to pay for this one because I appreciate Gamble's work, the only thing I would change about my gearpull is making it a bit smaller and so the Mini-D fits the bill. $50 for something I'll probably still be using 20 years from now is not a large expense and I have no doubts the product will hold up.
(Edit for grammar)
Steverino
123
Dec 3, 2014
Specs say metal construction. Which metals and what types. Specifically, is titanium being used and what grade. What type of treatment is the stealth finish. Is it PVD over Ti. Need more product details. Thank you.
AlexPk
7197
Community
Dec 3, 2014
GambleThanks for the clarification. I updated the specs section to reflect the more detailed information.
Gamble
7
Dec 3, 2014
Hi All. I'm Gamble, the maker of the Mini-D. I'm sorry the momentum hasn't really picked up with this drop, & also that the comment vibe is trending snarky. I wish I would have checked sooner so I could clear up a couple apparent misconceptions before they had any negative effect...anyway, better late than never.
Even at Massdrop prices These are expensive, it's true. But they cost what they do because they are single maker (semi) custom USA made items. Each one is water jet cut & mass finished off site in NJ, then hand ground, formed, stamped and individually finished and assembled by me.
I've thought long and hard about the possibility of going to china for production. I probably could have them done up in stainless instead of Titanium. and sell them for in the 15-20$ range. That's a big deal though (minimums) and right now I feel more comfortable making them myself. Quality control and such....plus I actually enjoy making them.
The best place to see some great user pics is in the gallery section of GambleMade.com, but here are a couple more pics just to give a sense of how I would have preferred to present them. My contact over at Massdrop shot the majority of the pics in the listing and then never responded to my request to modify them, thanks very much, so here are the pics I have on hand. I hope these make a better case for the Mini-D as an object. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions or post your comments
Even at Massdrop prices These are expensive, it's true. But they cost what they do because they are single maker (semi) custom USA made items. Each one is water jet cut & mass finished off site in NJ, then hand ground, formed, stamped and individually finished and assembled by me.
I've thought long and hard about the possibility of going to china for production. I probably could have them done up in stainless instead of Titanium. and sell them for in the 15-20$ range. That's a big deal though (minimums) and right now I feel more comfortable making them myself. Quality control and such....plus I actually enjoy making them.
The best place to see some great user pics is in the gallery section of GambleMade.com, but here are a couple more pics just to give a sense of how I would have preferred to present them. My contact over at Massdrop shot the majority of the pics in the listing and then never responded to my request to modify them, thanks very much, so here are the pics I have on hand. I hope these make a better case for the Mini-D as an object. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions or post your comments
kasek
64
Dec 2, 2014
Funny that the keyring probably cost more than either of they two things it's carrying. This just seems greedy, my copper beta light didn't even cost that much. I was hoping this price was for one of each, not for me thank you.
MindJuice
117
Nov 30, 2014
Wow...$50 for a couple of tiny pieces of metal. This has to be a Massdrop record! Maybe these guys should investigate getting this made in China so they can sell it at its proper price of about $10 max (and still have a nice profit per unit).
dag.odenhall
264
Dec 1, 2014
BrewuWell, it's titanium and copper, which is always more expensive, and it's actually three parts/products in one, not counting the presumably cheap pull tab. A comparable setup with products from, say, TEC will probably end up costing similarly, but be inferior (even though they're great products too).
Does that justify the price? I dunno, that's still up to you.
Does that justify the price? I dunno, that's still up to you.
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