Which woud make the best keychain multitool in your opinion? Im kind of leaning towards the Classic Alox and Style since the Squirt is bulky and heavy. How are the nail files on the Classic and Style? Ive heard that the ones on the Victorinox are not that great, but can they still get the job done?
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Leatherman Style vs Squirt PS4 vs Victorinox Classic Alox
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Victorinox nail files work just fine.
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The best keychain tool would be Vic Rambler/Manager/Midnight Manager. The rambler is a classic plus one more tool that combines Phillips screwdriver, bottle opener, and wire stripper. Manager substitutes toothpick with retractable pen, and Midnight Manager has the pen and LED light.
My carry combo is the Vic Soldier with Style CS on the keychain.
Out of your choices I've had the Style (CS model), classic alox and PS4. If I carried a full sized sak I'd go style cs or alox b/c I don't need the extra tools since they're already on the sak. If I carried a single bladed knife then I'd go PS4 b/c of the tools.
But out of the bigger leatherman keychain tools I think the Micra is the best deal. $15 or so from Target, all stainless construction but still lighter than the Squirt series.
The nailfiles on the leathermen have been a little more aggressive than the classics but the classics still work fine.
adam
Out of your choices I've had the Style (CS model), classic alox and PS4. If I carried a full sized sak I'd go style cs or alox b/c I don't need the extra tools since they're already on the sak. If I carried a single bladed knife then I'd go PS4 b/c of the tools.
But out of the bigger leatherman keychain tools I think the Micra is the best deal. $15 or so from Target, all stainless construction but still lighter than the Squirt series.
The nailfiles on the leathermen have been a little more aggressive than the classics but the classics still work fine.
adam
I currently have a Victorinox Midnight Manager on the keychain and it works well for me. Its most important function is being a backup tool, but not long ago I spent a week with that same Midnight Manager as my only pocket knife and it worked fine. It's a nice small package of tools. The nail viles on the Victorinox knives work fine for me, they do what they're made for.
The alox Classic is a nice SAK too. Basic and functional, light and due to the alox scales it is very thin.
The alox Classic is a nice SAK too. Basic and functional, light and due to the alox scales it is very thin.
I'm a big fan of both the Classic AND the Micra, actually. Had a P4, but rather have scissors then pliers that small. WOuld rather have the Micra then the S4. WOuld rather have the Alox Classic rather then the Style. So, Micra vs. Alox SAK. The SAK is so thin and light, it just disappears. Both are built to last, with their all metal build. Out of these two, I like the better purchase one can get on the scissors. I've cut stuff with my Classic that I've really had to dig into, and it hurt the fingers. The Micra is a bit more comfortable. However, I like the fact that all the tools are on the outside of the Classic. Ugh. What a tough call. I guess there's a reason they are the best selling tools for each manufacturer (Leatherman and Victorinox).
Ok, I'll go with the Classic, just because it's a knife based tool and not a multitool. But it was thisclose!!
Ok, I'll go with the Classic, just because it's a knife based tool and not a multitool. But it was thisclose!!