One of the things that immediately attracted me to my first Leatherman was the pliers. I had been carrying a separate pair of pliers on many of my trips, and especially SAR callouts, specifically to open jammed locking carabiners, so the first L-tool was a giant step forward,slimming down my minimalist tool kit.

Your approach is disgustingly rational.:) I find that these days, more often than not, I am riding my touring bike. Around bikes, having a good multitool is very handy. Deep in the woods, there is less need. One tiny exception-pliers are great for pulling cactus spines.