Leatherman LT51 Micra Multi Tool, Keyring Accessories, Green, Small

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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. I much prefer the ease with which the blades can be accessed on all of the Leatherman keychain tools other than the Micra.

If you want a tool to throw on your keychain and forget about it until you need it, this might be for you. When you need a whole load of functionality—18 functions, to be exact—the MiniChamp Alox is worth checking out. Decades of experience and deep connections in the everyday carry industry give us a unique viewpoint on the market to inform our product recommendations. The remaining four have small scissors, akin to those on the Victorinox Classic, that are accessed from the back of the multi-tool when still closed. 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.

One of the best entry-level everyday carry items you can get is the Gerber Dime, but being affordable doesn’t mean it lacks functionality. The two Electricians’ tools, the Squirt E4 and ES4, have needle nose pliers, wire/hard wire cutters and wire strippers- 20GA, 18GA, 16GA, 14GA and 12GA. Blades are made from 420HC stainless steel, chisel cut, which can annoy some users but I have never had any trouble with them. Part of putting together your everyday carry is knowing what tools you’ll need on an average day, but it’s hard to be prepared for everything.

A perfect gift for any forager, this multi-tool will easily fit inside your bag, pocket or purse when out on your adventures. It can be difficult to repair a zip without pliers and lifting a pot off a stove is often easy with pliers. It has eight tools built seamlessly into its design, including a pry bar, hex drives, and bottle opener, and the glass-filled nylon handle is textured for a better grip.That said, if I am not going to simply take a Victorinox Classic SD with me, then whatever tools are on a multi-tool, have to add something that the Victorinox doesn’t deliver. The springs on these smaller Leathermans are more robust than the scissors found on small Victorinox multi-tools such as the ubiquitous Classic. At a little over an ounce, the Midnite Manager is a classic keychain knife with ten tools, featuring everything from a small blade and flashlight to a screwdriver and pen built right into the small body. Also, check out the Gerber Shard as an affordable alternative if you don’t mind sacrificing the ability to suspend the tool from your belt loop. The Micra swaps out the pliers to get a more compact tool while still packing a comfortable pair of scissors.