LM micra vs squirt

The major difference between the Squirt and MIcra appears to be that the Squirt dosen't need to be unfolder to access the tools/ blade and the tweezers are not integral as they are on the Micra. I like the Micra- I have a couple. I also prefer traditional stainless over colored any day of the week.
 
I liked the color. Thats the only reason I bought a squirt instead of a micra. I was just wondering if there was a major difference
 
MP's comment about having to open the Micra (but not the Squirt) is the primary difference, and the reason that I carry the Squirt instead of the Micra. Mrs. Powernoodle carries one as well, and I just picked up a spare one for $15.

Nothing wrong with the Micra, but the aforementioned difference puts the Squirt in the winner's column for me. Plus, you have the option of pliers or scissors with the Squirt, but not with the Micra. I happen to prefer pliers.

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I own and like both. Although the S4 seems somewhat more hand friendly and convenient in use than the Micra, I find no major functional difference between them.

The S4 tweezer is an improvement and being able to pull out implements without opening the handles is convenient.

Micra screwdrivers are dressed square and fit screw slots somewhat better than those on the S4. Also, they are longer and can also be further extended by opening the handles and using them in line, a procedure not recommended but workable. The S4 drivers are stubbier and because of the handle design only one can be extended.

Although the knife blades look a bit different, they cut the same. I don't like the chisel bevel on either, though.

The scissors are okay on both, no real difference between them in my estimation.

Although both bottle openers are marginal, I get less frustrated with the one on the Micra.

Pretty as they are, in time the S4 painted scales scratch up nasty while the Micra retains its stainless steel good looks indefinitely. But that is strictly cosmetic, and I like the look of a well used tool.

Either one would be a good choice. The S4 is easier to use and has fewer sharp edges, but based purely on utility, I tilt Micra. As another plus, they are priced less than the Squirt.
 
I have a few Micras, i love em. The squirts are also cool tools. If i really needed to carry pliers i'd consider buying one. The only thing i wish is that they could somehow manage to shoehorn a canopener into the Micra and Squirt. Most bottles today are twist off so i don't really need a bottle opener however as a bachelor i have been known to open a can or two! lol. And a good SAK style canopener can also in a pinch open bottles as well. Why can't someone scale down the Vic combo tool (Canopener/bottleopener on the Vic Waiter) to fit a micro-multitool?
 
I prefer the Micra just slightly over the S4 because the Micra is slightly larger, the scissors are bigger, and the screwdrivers seem to have a better fit and finish (at least better than the S4 I had). That said, both are great keychain tools. You really could not go wrong with either one depending on your wants and needs.

Tholiver, I also wish there was a can opener or a combo tool on the Micra. Really, if that existed I could easily slim down my edc - you know assuming I wanted to and all.

Edit to add: I have owned and used the Micra, Squirt S4, and Squirt P4 and all are solid tools.
 
Have both, would vote Micra if you want scissors and Squirt if you want pliers. For look and feel, Micra all the way. Just to mix you up a bit, you could look at the SOG CrossGrip and CrossCut for a similar pair of minitools from another maker.
 
I've had a Micra for several years and also a Squirt for a few years. To carry, I prefer the Micra. The Squirt I own is the pliers one; since I carry a Blast on my belt, for me, that eliminates the need for the Squirt on me. I do use the Squirt a lot around the house on small jobs when I'm not wearing my Blast. I also tend to like the other tools on the Micra better.
Jim
 
MP's comment about having to open the Micra (but not the Squirt) is the primary difference, and the reason that I carry the Micra instead of the Squirt. Nothing wrong with the Squirt, but the aforementioned difference puts the Micra in the winner's column for me. ;-)

Why? Because I can open the Micra all the way and get a much better purchase on it when I'm cutting something, opening a beer bottle, tightening a screw or whatever.

Bottom line: I LOVE my Micra (but I hate those worthless tweezers -- Can anyone find a review of the Micra where the reviewer says something good about them? I doubt it).
 
tholiver said:
I have a few Micras, i love em. The squirts are also cool tools. If i really needed to carry pliers i'd consider buying one. The only thing i wish is that they could somehow manage to shoehorn a canopener into the Micra and Squirt. Most bottles today are twist off so i don't really need a bottle opener however as a bachelor i have been known to open a can or two! lol. And a good SAK style canopener can also in a pinch open bottles as well. Why can't someone scale down the Vic combo tool (Canopener/bottleopener on the Vic Waiter) to fit a micro-multitool?
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Depends on what kind of beer you like. I use my Micra opener quite often.:D
Agreed, the only thing missing on the Micra is a can opener, but if I am going that minimal, a P38 always carried in my coin purse can do the job.

mnblade said:
MP's comment about having to open the Micra (but not the Squirt) is the primary difference, and the reason that I carry the Micra instead of the Squirt. Nothing wrong with the Squirt, but the aforementioned difference puts the Micra in the winner's column for me. ;-)

Why? Because I can open the Micra all the way and get a much better purchase on it when I'm cutting something, opening a beer bottle, tightening a screw or whatever.
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The Squirt is less versatile in that regard, but I wonder if using the tool in such an unauthorized way was even a consideration for the designers.

Bottom line: I LOVE my Micra (but I hate those worthless tweezers -- Can anyone find a review of the Micra where the reviewer says something good about them? I doubt it).
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Agreed, tweezers are the least likeable tool on the Micra, but they have worked successfully for me on a few occasions. That's about all the good I can say for them, but they actually are better than nothing.

I love Micras, and not alone in this. Over time I have given away a fair number to friends, and have been repeatedly thanked for the gifts, sometimes years later.
 
I've handled the Micras, but I prefer the squirt--and that's why I bought it. The micras aren't bad, but the positioning of the blade relative to working handle was a major design flaw IMO.

My P4 has accessibility that I was missing when my tiny Victorianox broke (first knife too!). Honestly, why would anyone want to open a set of pliers when you just need to cut open something?
 
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