Pocket Multitool

Picked this up a few weeks ago on Amazon. Not spam and i’m not affiliated, just found it and thought it was cool.

Pretty handy little thing. Has needle nose pliers, small phillips, small flat blade, small knife blade, and a small file. Comes in a cool little gift tin too. Thought a few of you might be able to put something like this in your pocket for your everyday carry stuff.

I put the AAA on there just as a size reference.

very nice tool! you’d be right at home in the garage forums out there.
But also perfect for sharing here. This could be the ideal companion with an EDC flashlight.

Here's my pocket multitool:

https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-831195-Squirt-Black-Keychain/dp/B0032Y2OT6

It's not cheap!

I paid $22.95 for it (on Amazon) three years ago.

Now it's $34.95 on Amazon.

Can’t beat a good Leatherman. I don’t mind paying a little extra for quality stuff sometimes. I carry around so much stuff that I am trying to make all the items smaller so I can actually put a hand in my pockets. My wife can get her hands in there just fine but, for some reason she is always in the credit card/money pocket.

For multitools I only like Leatherman.

I wouldn't pay $35 for a small one, however.

I would look for a cheaper model, maybe an older model, perhaps on eBay.

That’s not too big. I might be able to live with 2.25in closed. If that is what it truly is. Might have to check those out.

I just measured mine to be sure.

It's 2.25 inches.

I haven't researched Leatherman pocket tools in a few years.

You might want to check out their website for different models.

I carry a Leatherman Wave every time I wear a belt, it’s about 20 years old now.
I have leather and keep telling myself I’ll make a flashlight/pen/multitool combination pouch sometime, but I never get around to it.

I bought a Leatherman Blast many eleven years ago because it was cheap.

It's by far not the best LM available, but I don't use my multitools hard, so it get the job done.

If I had to buy another full-sized LM, I would get one with a better build quality.

There is also the option of the Victorinox SwissTool series.

Rather more expensive, but the fit and finish, quality of the SwissTool Spirit is a level above most Leathermans, according to most people who own one.

I don't have one, but then again I've spent a total of $3 on plier-based multitools so far.

(A used leatherman Kick, and a free sog poweraccess)

I just researched LM keychain tools...

I like the Squirt PS4 and Squirt P4 the most.

The P4 doesn't have scissors, but the scissors on the PS4 aren't all that impressive.

Neither of them are very cheap, unless you are willing to buy used.

I have owned one of each, and they're made well.

Take a look at the Leatherman nylon sheath. It comes in two sizes. It also has small carry slots in back of the tool and to either side. It might give you some ideas for a leather version.

I got one with my Wave and carry extra bits in the back panel. I bought some extras and carry a Wingman with a Lumintop Tool AAA on one side and a PIlot G2 Mini on the other.

All I need now is to mount one on Teklok.

Skinths might be interesting to look at, also. I have an L-Shield version.

The concept behind them is a skinny sheath that can carry more than a multitool, Usually a variation of AAA light (or a chapstick), pen, "One piece tool" and multitool, but some are much bigger.

Could be good for getting ideas?

That’s mine as well :blush:
Offered to me 3 years ago on birthday, as I probably wouldn’t pay that much! I find it the ideal size to carry in the pocket, but normally i carry it on the backpack along with other stuff!
Great tools, excellent quality (despite mine has some points of rust) and very portable!! :+1:

I’m almost never without my Leatherman Wave. In fact, for Christmas my kids got me a replacement Nylon sheath for it since I wore out the old one. I found the Wave on the clearance rack in a Home Depot, missing the sheath and got a good deal. It replaced a PST II that I carried for a very long time. The sheath does indeed have room for the flat bit kit and bit extender, so that also is always with me.

On my keychain is a Leatherman Squirt P4. It’s a minimum of 15 years old, and works just fine. I wish I purchased the Squirt that was available for a while with a wire stripper rather than pliers. Hmmm. perhaps it it time to look again to see what is available…

I think it's overpriced for what you get, but I looked today, and I couldn't find something that size that is as good for $35 or less on Amazon.

I carry the Leatherman style ps on my keychain. It is the slimmest and lightest of the Leatherman tools with pliers and fits well on a keychain.

For sure, it is a bit expensive! But the quality and size are top, mostly for pocket carrying!
Some months ago I bought this (not pliers, but a scissor) and the size is great (close to the LM Squirt), the price is super good, but the quality - despite all - is not as Leatherman.

By that time I also looked upon these (for my specific needs):

- Page Not Found - Aliexpress.com (This store seems to have nice multitool, althought I don’t know about the quality)

- Page Not Found - Aliexpress.com

- 27.12€ |2016 neue Ankunft Premium Mehrzweck Zangen Werkzeuge Set Mit Schere, messer, schraubendreher|set 2016|plier sets toolsset tools - AliExpress

kind of a stretch using it on AWG 12 solid, butt I have worked on/installed many switches with this and the file is handier than I thought it would be

Leatherman - Squirt ES4 Multitool

My Leatherman Skeletool CX