Leatherman 830996 Kick Multi-tool with Micra

by Leatherman

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get all the functionality you need with the Leatherman 830996 Kick Multi-tool with Micra. It is two handy tools conveniently included in one unit. It’s Easy to transport with a small, lightweight design. The Leatherman Kick Multi-tool and Micra are crafted with comfortable grips for ergonomic use. They are designed with Leatherman's innovative longer, sharper, and stronger blades.

From the Manufacturer

Leatherman has a great deal with the Kick/Micra Combo Pack. A tiny classic, Micra offers spring-action scissors along with nine additional personal care features; don't let the size fool you. With the Kick, efficiency is the name of the game. Thoughtful engineering means blades are longer, sharper, stronger. Together these two are a combination any outdoor enthusiast, DIY'er, or mom-on-the-go will really appreciate and get good use from. Leatherman.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 2.5 inches ; 9.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EWEXQ0
• Item model number: 830996
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,702 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dynamic-duo combo pack from Leatherman, October 19, 2008

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John Williamson "JargonTalk" (Bucks County, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 830996 Kick Multi-tool with Micra (Tools & Home Improvement)

It's said that in 1975, company founder Tim Leatherman was inspired by leaky pipes and a cranky Fiat 600 on a budget trip to Europe and the Middle East. He found his boy-scout knife left him needing more, such as some pliers and a screwdriver or two, and thus the idea for his first pocket multi-tool was conceived. Tim applied for and received the patent for his first multi-tool prototype in 1980, and in 1983 the Leatherman Pocket Survival Tool (PST) was born. The rest is history.

This Leatherman Kick with Micra Multi-tool Combo Pack is more evolutionary than revolutionary, for it's an example of how a company listens to what its customers are looking for, then responds.

I've been fascinated by the Leatherman multi-tools and Gerber's Multi-Plier tools since the early 1990s, and have been picking up various models (both good and bad) over the years to meet changing personal needs. I bought a Leatherman Micra Multitool when it first appeared on the market in 1996. Still have that original version, the classic 100% stainless steel model, a bit scratched now, but every bit as good as it was the day I got it. This is a well-proven pocket multi-tool that will offer you years of great service, and you can see more about it on the separate review that I posted.

The Leatherman Kick Pocket Multi-Tool that comes with this package is a no-nonsense product, one said by some to be the "Leatherman Lite" model, but it's no lightweight when it comes to performance. It's the thinnest regular sized Leatherman multi-tool. The pliers are strong, and with a nice grip, but have a narrower shape and lighter weight than some of the larger Leatherman models, and the head of these pliers seems to 'get in there' where some of the others would be too wide. It also seems to be perfect for medium or smaller hands, so it might be the perfect first quality multi-tool for kids.

The Kick has Zytel handle inserts, which gives this multi-tool a comfortable and reliable grip. It also seems to be perfect for medium or smaller hands, so it might be the perfect first quality multi-tool for kids. The indentations in the handles seem to add to the gripping power.

Speaking of gripping (and this is not meant to sound like a slur), this Leatherman multi-tool is far better than some of the cheap 'Made in China' copycat tools found on the market today. I had been given one and was using the pliers when they broke, pinching the skin on my hand and resulting in a nasty cut and a very bruised palm. IMHO, the lesson here is to avoid the junk copies and stick with a proven product made by Leatherman, Gerber or Victorinox. Enough said on this.

In any case, this is an excellent package, good for someone wanting to get some decent American-made multi-tools or as a gift for someone special. And if you didn't know, all Leatherman products have a 25-year limited warranty, making this 5-star package even better.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leatherman Micra & Kick, February 17, 2009

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G. E. Gosselin (Vassalboro, ME USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 830996 Kick Multi-tool with Micra (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this Leatherman Micra (packaged as a set along with the Kick) to replace the Micra I had and lost. It is a VERY handy little pocket tool that I've used countless times. It is an exceptionally well made quality product. I have had a Leatherman Super Tool for over 15 years that is exceptional to say the least. It has seen a lot of use and is as good as the day I got it, both in terms of looks & quality funtionality.

When I was shopping around for the Micra, I couldn't find it from any local retailers, as all were out of stock, or no longer carrying it. I found it on Amazon for a better deal packaged with the Kick than anything I'd come across. It was a GREAT BUY!!! I essentially bought this pair for only $7 more than what I was seeing the Micra alone for anywhere else, and got the added bonus of the Kick & it's holster to boot! I highly recommend both of these tools for their very high quality and seemingly unlimited uses. I've owned a couple of other brands of multi-tools, but none are nearly as good as Leatherman products. You can't go wrong, especially with this deal that Amazon is offering. But it! You won't be sorry.

Gerry Gosselin
Vassalboro, Maine

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great! deal for the money, February 11, 2009

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Cyndy D. Aichele "OCDA" (Moscow, ID United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 830996 Kick Multi-tool with Micra (Tools & Home Improvement)

Although this isn't a WAVE it is still a wonderful product. The Kick is well put together. The knife is very sharp. It isn't so stiff that I have trouble getting the knife/screwdrivers/etc out nor do I need to worry about cutting my finger off trying to force the blade back in (as I nearly did with a cheaper multi-tool). The Micra is (as it has always been) a great tool for my purse.