Customer Reviews

Leatherman 64230103K Micra Pocket Multi-Tool , Red

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I've owned my Squirt mine attached to my keys for about 3 years and it is still going strong. I have the "S4" version with the scissors instead of pliers. When I saw that someone said the Micra was a better value, I had to come to the defense of the Squirt. Take it from someone who knows, the Squirt far surpasses the value of the Micra. I had gone through 2 Micras before I found the Squirt.

--Scissors Spring--
Micra - After a month or two it was so gummed up that the scissors would stay shut and would not open on their own. This was main reason I went through them so fast.
Squirt - Still springing after years, much more force behind this one.

--Scissor Grip--
Micra - When doing some serious cutting, the sharp metal frame and tools will start to slice into your hand.
Squirt - Thicker frame to house the tools on the outside lessens so it will not hurt your hand.

--Paint--
Micra - Start to flake and chip off after a month or so. (If you had to get one, get the stainless steel finish)
Squirt - Storm gray paint has scratched off but no big flakes like the Micra. The paint is bound to go through some serious wear and tear when on a keychain so some scratches are to be expected.

--Size--
Micra - Small
Squirt - Smaller

If you were thinking of getting the Micra, spend the extra 5 bucks and get a knife that is 5 times better.

I used to have a Swiss Army-Victorinox Classic SD Pocket Knife on my keychain, but it has been superbly replaced by the Leatherman Micra. It is bigger than the Swiss, but the scissors (what I mainly used my Swiss for) are much bigger and easier to use on the Micra. It also packs in three different sizes of screwdrivers and a bottle opener, which my Swiss didn't have, and I really like the locking design (no more worries about things folding up while in use!).

The ruler is fairly useless though, as it is covered by polycabonate and is hard to read. The casing is starting to get scratched by my keys as well, but that is to be expected.

Spray a little WD-40 into it if you want to loosen up the joints, it makes it much easier to unfold the different tools.

Pros:
-Big scissors
-Lots of functionality
-Compact design
-Tools lock into place
-Durable

Cons:
-Ruler is small and hard to read because of the casing

I love the tool -- being able to open packages easily, strip wires, tighten screws, and open bottles is handy. This tool has exactly the right mix of blades and built-in scissors for my purposes.

I've owned several tools like this over the last 12 years, and each one I've owned has worn out faster than the last. I've only had this knife 8 months, and the scissors are dull and barely work anymore, and there's a lot of play throughout the rest of the knife. It doesn't look like I can reasonably disassemble the knife to sharpen the scissor-blades (they're hinged by a rivet), or tighten up the play. Maybe if I learn some more machinist-skills, I'll be able to do it.

Anyway, I wish I could find a knife exactly like this that would last for years -- or a knife like this one where I could disassemble it and service/replace parts that are worn out.

Always a very useful tool to keep close to hand. Red finish is a pleasant option and worth a little extra

Much sturdier than the SAK. I love the scissors on this thing, they are absolutely great. The other tools are functional as well. Got this guy in my survival kit since it really takes of little room.

This is a great little tool. It's very well made and is nice and compact. I only gave it 4 stars because I wish it had a plier as well, but it has everything else you would need in a pinch.

I purchased this as an addition to my keychain and have been happy with it. The tools are high quality and I use some part of it every day.