Leatherman P4 or Mini-Tool (or keep the Juice?)

[Binford]

I've been carrying both a Juice KF4 and a SAK for a while now and find I use the SAK for cutting and screwdriver tasks and the Juice mainly for the pliers. I'm try to reduce pocket clutter without sacrificing capability and was looking at swaping out the Juice for either a Squirt P4 or a Mini-Tool. The thought was that I would keep the Squirt or Mini-Tool on my already overcrowded keychain...

Does anyone know how the Squirt and Mini-Tool compare in total size (and how they might compare to the Juice KF4)? Also, how do the plier jaws compare between the Squirt, Juice, and Mini-Tool?

 

[Lion]

Knowing what you use the pliers for would be helpful. The pliers on the Squirt are smaller and lighter duty than those on the Juice line. Depending on your uses, they may still work for you, but then again, maybe not. Here are some rough measurements to give you an idea...

Jaw length: S 1", J 1.5"
Jaw thickness: S 1/4", J 3/8"
Fully open, from the inside tip of one jaw to the inside tip of the other (there's an easier way to say this, but my brain went on vacation): S 7/8", J 1 5/8"

Another thing to consider is handle size. The Squirt is too small to be comfortable for me; works great for my wife, though. It all depends on your hand size.

I don't have the Mini-Tool. It never really apealed to me. Some people love it. Just be aware that some people have had problems with the tools losening up with use. You could reach into a pocket to take it out and discover that the knife blade is no longer safely in the handle. Hope this helps.

Leo