Customer Reviews

Leatherman 80070003K Squirt P4 Powder Pink

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I have an SOG mini, Micra, Buckknife mini, Victorinox mini and while each has their strong points the SOG was by far the best. That is, until I got the Squirt P4. Well made, the matte finish is silky to the touch, the tools snick out nicely, the spring action on the pliers gives just enough tension and return..it just can't be beat. All edges while tool is closed are nicely turned and rounded and while the toughness/durability of the anodized finish might be suspect compared with the stainless steel of the SOG and Micra, it does look nice. Well worth the price. SHop around, they range from $26 to $39. A good buy even at $39!

If you do not own a leatherman tool ... well then you do not know what you are missing. This successor to the Swiss Army Knife has to be one of the most helpful items you can buy.

Note: It is now available in a multitude of colors ... I would recommend getting the brightest color that you can (based on where it will be used most) that way it will not blend into the background if dropped ... and will be much harder to misplace.

The Squirt is not perfect, but it's a heck of a lot closer to being perfect than anything else I've tried. Of course, this only reflects my personal preferences. <br />
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Most people have handled a Leatherman Micra, so let's compare this to the Micra to get an idea of its size and shape. If you place the hinge end of both devices on a flat surface, the Squirt only reaches to the bottom of the Micra's opening end rivets. This makes it about 3/8" shorter than the Micra. The widths are so similar that they may as well be identical. The Squirt is a little thicker, though, and the difference is about 1/8". <br />
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The finish on the Squirt, both the anodized aluminum and the stainless components, is much better than that on the Micra. The anodized aluminum is really eye-catching, though I'm certain it will get nicked and scratched over time. Anodized finishes, however, do not peel like paint or plating. The metal edges of the Squirt (other than the knife blade) are more rounded, as are the ends of the tool when closed. <br />
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So how does it work? Very well. While it does not have all of the geegaws that some pocket multi-tools do, it has the ones I want. Plus, the quality of fit and finish for the tools is superior. None of the blades, including the pliers, wiggles a bit. Plus, all the blades fold out without having to open the pliers, a weakness with many small multi-tools. Let's look at the tools: <br />
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The pliers are something I MUST have. Some people prefer scissors (or both) and fortunately there is a scissors version of this unit called the S4. The blades are not identical on the S4, but they are pretty similar. The P4's pliers are a marvel. They are much longer, and significantly narrower, than the pliers on a Victorinox Bear Jaws. This makes them ideal for manipulating wire, reaching jumpers on a motherboard, and yanking things out of narrow places. They can function as tweezers, negating the need for the Micra's fold-out tweezers. They are also strong enough to do real work, like cutting heavy wire and turning moderately-sized nuts and bolts. The extra length gives them superior leverage. These pliers are also infinitely superior to the flimsy fold-out pliers found on many other multi-tools, particularly the Swiss Army Knives. <br />
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The knife blade is 1-5/8" when extended. The knife's shape is standard and there no serrations. Frankly, I hate serrations because I often use my pocket knife to open envelopes, something serrated blades do not do well. <br />
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The screwdrivers, file and awl fold out from opposite ends. This means that you have only a single blade on either side and at both ends of the knife. The blades are on both sides of each "backbone" for the pliers, meaning you do not get the wiggle common to a tool that has multiple fold-out blades on each rivet or screw. This makes a BIG difference in the strength. <br />
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The screwdrivers are very useful. There's a small straight screwdriver (just the right size for my glasses,) a medium straight screwdriver, and a flat phillips driver. They are all very solid and work well. The awl is about 7/8" long and very strong. Some people don't care for the awl, but I use mine all the time. The file is absolutely terrific. The fine side will do fingernails in a second, while the coarse side can easily handle wood, metals and plastic. It is not made of SS, but is constructed just like a normal file. I absolutely had to have a REAL file, not one of those SS "roughened" surfaces that are passed off in other tools. <br />
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In summary, an absolutely beautiful work of multi-tool art. If you liked the Bear Jaws or the Micra, this is smaller, better feeling, and better constructed. Leatherman gets an A+ for this baby! <br />

Owned a Micra before. Indispensible. The P4 is even better! Folds tighter, tools are more useful, you don't have to unfold the pliers to use the other tools. Shaped is more curved, feel better in hand. Super high quality like all their other products. I carry it around all the time. I love it!

A long time nonfan of Leatherman products:I decided the third time might be the charm.I won't name the 2 products I didn't like. I purchased 1 P4 at Noon on 10/15/02. With a little destructive,I dulled the Knife blade, 7 more were in my hands by sundown on the 16th. Everybody is getting them for Christmas. The size,shape and weight are close to perfect. Wire melts between the cutter jaws. The pliers are fine enough to pick screws out of cameras crevasses; while the wider section can tighten those annoying bolts on childrens toys. My friend set some DIP switchs with the awl. I think thats a stretch. Wandering around I could only find a few specilized appliances the screwdrivers won't fit. For the what it is you can't get a better tool. I have the SOG equivalent which has it's strong points. If I had to carry only one it would be the Squirt P4.

I loved my squirt... for the 6 months I had it before the pliers broke..one side completely sheering off while I was using it to bend the lightweight wire on a small birdcage door.

I am not a strong person, in fact, I have nerve damage in my hand, so this *had* to be a flaw in the design or the construction.

I loved the squirt enough that I'm buying another, and hoping this was a one-time flaw.

This tool is smaller than it looks on the screen but it is very handy. I bought it for my wife as a part of a pink toolbelt, hammer, etc package. She uses it all the time and seems to love it. It is feminine enough for her to feel girly but tough enough to do the work.

I've always carried around a leatherman wave in my jeans and work pants pocket, and all was well until I took an office job. The wave was a little heavy for dress pants that I now have to wear,and having one on a belt sheath is not an option. I felt naked not having my multi-tool with me, so I started looking around and found the Squirt P4. I've had it one day now and am SO happy with my purchase. I can't believe the quality and great versatility of this little bugger. The folks at Leatherman did an awesome job designing a fantastic product that I'm sure will be with me for many years. Don't be afraid to try one, you won't be sorry. Cool color too!

I love the regular leathermans, but this is a bit more practical when you are out and about. Its a great size and its pink-what else could a girl ask for :)

The Squirt P4 is what every independent woman needs in her purse. It's sturdy, functional and adorable and the best part is that I feel like McGyver...but different.