Swiss-Tech tools vs. SeberTech tools

The main difference between the Swiss-Tech MicroTechnician and MicroPlus is that the MicroPlus has a micro phillips screwdriver and micro flat head screwdriver. See photos below.

MicroPlus
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MicroTechnician
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The Swiss-Tech and SeberTech mini tools are similiar. The Swiss-Tech MicroTechnician is comparable to the SeberTech M2. The Swiss-Tech MicroPlus is comparable to the M3. The main difference between the Sebertech and Swiss-Tech is price. The Swiss-Tech MicroTechnician retails for $10.99 vs. $19.95 for the Sebertech M2. The Swiss-Tech MicroPlus retails for $14.99 vs. $24.95 for the Sebertech M3.
 
Originally posted by SStrauss
The sebertech M4 has a knife blade, something thaat the others do not.
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I already carry a tiny folding knife for use in politically correct situations (Gerber Micro LST -- so small it looks like a toy), so the additional blade is rather superfluous for my purposes.

Any experience with the M3?

I've found even the so-called "micro" drivers on these tools are too large to fit eyeglass screws.
 
Originally posted by dkochan
The Swiss-Tech and SeberTech mini tools are similiar. The Swiss-Tech MicroTechnician is comparable to the SeberTech M2. The Swiss-Tech MicroPlus is comparable to the M3. The main difference between the Sebertech and Swiss-Tech is price. The Swiss-Tech MicroTechnician retails for $10.99 vs. $19.95 for the Sebertech M2. The Swiss-Tech MicroPlus retails for $14.99 vs. $24.95 for the Sebertech M3.
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I wish these tools had the compound leverage found on the SOG CrossCut and CrossGrip. They are extremely easy to work one-handed. I find it difficult to work my Swiss-Tech MicroPlus pliers with one hand. I can't get a good grip on it and usually wind up using two hands. Anyone else have the same problem?
 
As for the Sebertool stuff...M2 and M3...the steel is not very hard on them and the screwdrivers tend to bend pretty easily. Well this was my experience with the M3...I don't know if they're all like that...
 
Originally posted by cardimon


I wish these tools had the compound leverage found on the SOG CrossCut and CrossGrip. They are extremely easy to work one-handed. I find it difficult to work my Swiss-Tech MicroPlus pliers with one hand. I can't get a good grip on it and usually wind up using two hands. Anyone else have the same problem?
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I have the same problem with the SeberTech M2. The only technique that I have found for using it one-handed is kind of hard to describe. I put my index and middle finger between the handles holding them open, with my thumb and ring finger outside the handles, holding them closed. After I have the tool in position for whatever I'm doing, then I just grab it with my fist like normal. The handles are curved, which helps a little.

It's a heck of a lot easier just to use one of my full-sized multitools...:) Sometimes I don't have one though, and the SeberTech is borderline tolerable for light crimping, pulling staples, removing stuff at work that is stuck in equipment, etc. The screwdrivers are usable, but a little soft as someone mentioned. Also, the coating wears off easily. I personally don't find these tools very useful and don't plan to get any more pliers this size. The scissors-based tools are fine.
 
I have owned the SeberTech M2, M3, and M4 as well as the Swiss-Tech Micro-Technician and Micro-Plus. The one I've kept is the Micro-Plus.

I like the aesthetics of the SeberTechs better, which is what got me to try the M2 over my old Micro-Technician.

I have found the Swiss-Tech tools to be tougher than their SeberTech counterparts.

I have found a lot of uses for the "shear" on the Swiss-Techs that I could not accomplish with the wire cutter on the SeberTech designs.

I liked the idea of the SeberTech M4, but decided, after carrying each for six months, that I was happier with the slight additional size and considerable extra functionality of the SOG CrossGrip.

--Bob Q
 
I like the Sebertechs over the Swiss Tech. My Swiss Tech has a tendency to not only open and poke me in the leg but also to twist and fold when I use it. I had a Sebertech for over 2 years on my keyring but I had to stop because I broke it (at the joint) tightening some lead weights on a fishing line :(
Matt
 
I like the Sebertechs over the Swiss Tech. My Swiss Tech has a tendency to not only open and poke me in the leg but also to twist and fold when I use it. I had a Sebertech for over 2 years on my keyring but I had to stop because I broke it (at the joint) tightening some lead weights on a fishing line :(
Matt
 
any reason i might want one of these considering i already edc a leatherman juice cf4?

- Pete

other than for the coolness factor of course
 
How about your thoughts on the <a href="http://www.leatherman.com/products/tools/mini-tool/default.asp">Leatherman Mini Tool</a>? I liked the looks of it and the fact that it has full-size, full-strength pliers, but at 4 ounces/114 grams it's a little on the heavy side.
 
Originally posted by mnblade
How about your thoughts on the <a href="http://www.leatherman.com/products/tools/mini-tool/default.asp">Leatherman Mini Tool</a>? I liked the looks of it and the fact that it has full-size, full-strength pliers, but at 4 ounces/114 grams it's a little on the heavy side.
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To me, the Minitool seems closer to the full-sized multitools than the SeberTech or SwissTech. IMO, the Juice S2 is a better choice in that size. The S2 is 0.6" longer, 0.3 ounces heavier, and a little thicker than the Minitool, but it has a lot of advantages:

1. More comfortable handle
2. Scissors
3. Much better choice of screwdrivers
4. Blade, bottle opener, and scissors on the outside

The Minitool has a file, is a little smaller, and is cheaper. I don't feel that it is as good a buy as the S2 though, especially without a Phillips head screwdriver.

Sorry if I'm getting us off-topic...;)
 
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