If it doesn't, we will gladly repair or replace it, at our discretion, with one of equal or greater value under our 25-year guarantee for tools and 10-year guarantee for lights. The slight notch at the base of each blade varies slightly in depth, being most pronounced on the Style and Squirt S4 where it can most effectively be used as a thin wire bender or possibly wire stripper. These include a Phillips screwdriver, two flat drivers, a pry bar, a wire stripper, and a bottle opener. As to the other eight tools, if pocket carried, fluff and general crud can build up under externally positioned tools more easily than with the Micra, however I have never found this an issue.

More commonly you will see hikers hanging one of these tools from a pack’s shoulder strap daisy loop, however I prefer to keep it in my food or ditty bag.Leatherman have released a huge variety of tools over the years, they continue to do so, always seeking out another niche market or tweaking existing tools for the collector market. Decades of experience and deep connections in the everyday carry industry give us a unique viewpoint on the market to inform our product recommendations.

Flat cutting length is only some 27mm (a little over an inch) however there is another 10mm or so of curved bade beyond this. This warranty does not cover abuse, alteration, theft, loss, or unauthorised and/or unreasonable use of your Leatherman product. The Micra swaps out the pliers to get a more compact tool while still packing a comfortable pair of scissors. The springs on these smaller Leathermans are more robust than the scissors found on small Victorinox multi-tools such as the ubiquitous Classic. The Leatherman key ring is a typical split ring that requires something sharp to pry open a bit, so you can slide it over a key or keychain.This means no longer having to reset your hands or the tool when ratcheting, giving you a unique and efficient way to drive your existing bits.

With a high-quality multi-tool, you can carry a box cutter, flat screwdriver, can opener, and much more. Can be attached to any keys using the bottle shaped loop hole and is compliant with current TSA regulations for carry on items when traveling. There are seven tools with scissors in the range of Leatherman keychain multi-tools, These are the Micra, three in the Squirt series and two in the Style series. It comes with a pry bar, wire stripper, flathead screwdriver, and a ¼” hex driver, along with a belt loop hanger to help with everyday carry.Even the diminutive and minimalist Leatherman Style, which only enjoyed a four year production run, came in four colours- black, red, blue and pink. Bernard Capulong is a prominent figure and trusted authority in the everyday carry industry with a career dedicated to helping people discover this hobby and stay prepared with quality gear. I have a strong interest in this subject due to my prior experiences, which have increased my understanding of it. The PT-2 comes with a bead-blasted 8Cr13MoV stainless steel construction that’s as attractive as it is tough. This one-piece multi-tool is one of the most popular everyday carry items thanks to its size, practicality, and robust construction.

Despite owning one I am not a great fan of it and any of the remaining eight keychain tools would make a better choice for taking on trail.The multi-tool features a screwdriver combo, imperial and metric rulers, a wrench combo, a serrated edge, and a wire bender. Myself, I prefer full size scissors, however others may feel a small pair of scissors suffice which frees up the opportunity to potentially include pliers tips. Only apparent differences are minor styling on the Style blades, size and position of nail nicks, and a slight drop point to the Micra blade.