Customer Reviews

Leatherman 81030003K Squirt S4 Inferno Multitool with Small Scissors

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I've had a Squirt for a number of years and I just love it. Originally I got it mostly to cut beading wire with -- coated multi-strand stuff like SoftFlex and Beadalon that I didn't like using my scissors on. It does a good job of that, but it is good for so much more! That little blade is a staple of our everyday life; the kids are always asking to use it for a minute, and with its bright red color it's a little harder to lose than some things. I also use the curved nail cleaner/ruler a lot to open boxes, as a safer way to rip tape than with a sharp blade.

I'm not crazy about the actual knife, it seems a bit small and tends to close, to me it is more a hazard than otherwise, but I don't need it much. What I do wish it had was a true awl. It does have a small screwdriver, but for picking apart tight knots (as in shoelaces, doll's necks, necklaces, packages, and so on) one really needs the point of an awl, not the cutting blade of even a small screwdriver.

But almost for the sturdy scissors alone, this pocket tool is worth its weight in gold. I wish it came with a little card that said how to mail it in for sharpening though.

And I wish it had an awl.

But I'm glad I have it!

Thanks for reading. Hope this helped.

I have used the Leatherman Micra for years, and thought it was time for a change. The squirt is more money, but very handy, especially now because you don't have to open the scissors to get at the tools.

I've been carrying a Leatherman Squirt S4 for about 5 years. During that time I've lost two of them. When that sad day comes, I always immediately replace it.

Don't let the size fool you. If you're looking for a really useful little tool that is also unobtrusive, you will not go wrong with the S4. It is perfect for handling those daily little office and home chores. 90% of the time, I reach for the scissors. They operate smoothly and cut well. The actual knife blade is small, but works well enough considering the size and it ideal for cutting tape on a mail package. The tweezers can be used to remove that occassional splinter.

I did make the mistake of buying a Micra at one point. The S4 is a much more refined and useful tool. The S4 has nice smooth edges for comfortable carry and you can use the tools without opening the scissors. In contrast, the Micra has rough edges and awkward functional design.

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I owned a PST II (stolen!), and now Supertool 2000, Blast, Wave, Micra, and this Squirt. Wave stays in the car, Supertool 2000 with my father, Blast at my apartment (or when travelling), Micra serves as my girlfriend's keychain, and this squirt as my keychain. I just replaced the small maglite which drains its battery too fast.

Now, this arrangement makes this squirt the most used of my leathermans. There's always a paper, string, or cloth to cut and feels great when youre the one who produces the tool quickly to do it.

Nail file is also quite usable, and the bottle opener does what it's supposed to do. (could leatherman have tried to include the can opener sharpness?)

Buy one and use as a keychain. It will pay for itself. Very handy.

I love the squirt. Perfect size versus functionality. The scissors and sharp knife are most useful. I always carry it around and for many years have found uses for it multiple times a week from simple little things to "oh, I can use my leatherman for that" kind of things. Top quality, I love it.

After buying a few of these as gifts, I decided to get one for myself. It's now the only knife that I carry. Because it's so small (e.g. small thin blades, small scissors, etc.), it's not as good at cutting as a larger knife, but it also isn't so heavy (like the larger leathermans) that it makes my pants fall down.

If you are a man, here is what you need:

Knowledge.
A quiet demeanor.
A good set of tools.
A good pocket knife/multi-tool.

In my quest for the meaning of life, the Leatherman Squirts are the best small multi-tools. I feel naked without it. The small Victorinox and Gerbers just cannot compare.

This is from personal experience with these two products. I will discuss their pros and cons. I have the swiss for several years and recently got the squirt s4 after reading all the good comments about it. First of all the main reason I wanted squirt was because it has a much stronger scissors and able to cut plastic packaging etc plus the bottle opener. They are the main reason. I had the swiss army knife in my key chain as an all purpose manicure and small knife usage that I carry every time I'm out and about. I must say the squirt quality is very good. Both the scissors and knife are beefier in quality. It's more multipurpose. The swiss knife is very good for manicure. It has slender blade so it can cut those side nails easier while the squirt is a little larger and less easy to cut small splinter nails on the side. Squirt is also heavier so you will feel the weight if not the size in your pocket compare to swiss. Putting in the keychain may be a problem because it seems too heavy with keys and car keys etc. You will feel the weight in the pocket. So the main tools on squirt are all better than swiss, however the swiss has edge in slender scissors blade for fine cut and noticeably lighter.

I've had this multitool on my keychain for 5 years. The scissors are easy to handle, the knife is great for opening envelops and boxes, and the small screwdriver has helped my friends and I adjust our glasses. It is lightweight and durable, though the finish has shown some nicks from knocking against my keys. The larger screwdriver is quite short, so it hasn't seen much action, nor have the tweezers.

I sent it to a knife sharpener dude because the blade had become dull, which is to be expected because its not the highest quality steel. Unfortunately, this person reshaped the blade when he sharpened it, and I hate the new shape. Its now shaped more pointy, and less like a roach belly pocket knife. So be forewarned that you should find someone who knows how to sharpen these knives, or learn to do it yourself.

I have a P4 version of this which I LOVE but found that I was looking for more cutting and the fold out scissors were not as convenient as having the main tool be a scissor so I purchased the S4. The main difference I see and that I read in other reviews but didn't believe is that the build quality is a bit poorer. My P4 snaps closed and is a really well manufactured whereas the S4 springs about 1/2 way closed and I have to manually close the rest. Not usually a big deal and the rest of the knife works well, just annoying. I still use this on my keychain and the rest of the tool works great. Remember that this isn't a locking blade which is OK for a tool this small. I use this daily.