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#167169 - 02/16/09 06:20 PM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: Roarmeister]
Herbie Offline
Stranger

Registered: 03/27/07
Posts: 17
Loc: SoCal
Originally Posted By: Roarmeister
...the nail file/cleaning tool and scissor are all handy for grooming.


I agree, the file/cleaning tool on the S4 and the Micra are the most comfortable and usable of any I've ever tried. I would love to carry a P4 for the pliers, but I just can't give up the nail file.

I have a couple of spare Micras now that I've worn out the scissor springs on, I may remove the bulk of the tools to make one of those key carriers, but I would definitely leave the nail tool.


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#167238 - 02/17/09 06:58 PM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: Herbie]
CSG Offline
Journeyman

Registered: 12/17/07
Posts: 72
Loc: Idaho
The P4 has a file. I've got two and like them for their small size but being so small they aren't all that useful. I think the steel (based on one of the screwdriver tips) is a bit soft.

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#167244 - 02/17/09 08:28 PM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: CSG]
Herbie Offline
Stranger

Registered: 03/27/07
Posts: 17
Loc: SoCal

Yes, the P4 has a file, but its not really a nail tool. It doesn't have the cleaner/scraper that I find so comfortable on the S4/Micro.

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#167301 - 02/18/09 05:05 PM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: Herbie]
Eugene Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 12/26/02
Posts: 2995
The E4/L (used to be called EL now they call it an E4) has a nice file on it.

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#167384 - 02/19/09 08:40 PM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: Eugene]
MDinana Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 03/08/07
Posts: 2208
Loc: Beer&Cheese country
I have a P4 sitting in my glove box. My new LM Micra (Xmas present from GF) is in my pockets everywhere. In fact, I might have to add a little fob or somthing cuz it has a tendency to fall out when I change at night.

Truth be told, I never got into the P4. Used the Micra much more than it (or the SOG Cross cut I have... and am selling)

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#167387 - 02/19/09 08:43 PM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: MDinana]
bsmith Offline
day hiker
Addict

Registered: 02/15/07
Posts: 589
Loc: ventura county, ca
Originally Posted By: MDinana
when I change at night.
?
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“Everyone should have a horse. It is a great way to store meat without refrigeration. Just don’t ever get on one.”
- ponder's dad

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#167397 - 02/20/09 12:06 AM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: bsmith]
airballrad Offline
Gear Junkie
Enthusiast

Registered: 10/22/07
Posts: 248
Loc: Gulf Coast Florida, USA
Originally Posted By: bsmith
Originally Posted By: MDinana
when I change at night.
?

Oh great... you got cursed by the same witch that did Fiona in Shrek? Dude...

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#167400 - 02/20/09 12:28 AM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: airballrad]
MDinana Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 03/08/07
Posts: 2208
Loc: Beer&Cheese country
Originally Posted By: airballrad
Originally Posted By: bsmith
Originally Posted By: MDinana
when I change at night.
?

Oh great... you got cursed by the same witch that did Fiona in Shrek? Dude...


LOL!
Nah, I tend to change a lot. Get off work, then go to the gym. Come back, get into usually a pair of jeans and a sweater. That's 2 changes in 2 hours.

No, only curse I have is the werewolf on full moon types. Waxing gets pricey, I tells ya.

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#167408 - 02/20/09 02:56 AM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: MDinana]
CSG Offline
Journeyman

Registered: 12/17/07
Posts: 72
Loc: Idaho
Herbie, it has an awl that would serve that purpose.

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#167671 - 02/23/09 07:53 PM Re: Leatherman Squirt - wow! [Re: tomfaranda]
billvann Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 05/10/01
Posts: 780
Loc: NE Illinois, USA (42:19:08N 08...
I have both a Wave and Juice s2. The s2 I have on a keychain look on small leather Palm Pilot case. It also has a red and white Photon, a Fox wistle, a small alumnium pill case for my meds, a BSA Hot Spark and a CPR shield. In the case I have additional items (besides my Palm) (sewing kit, transit card, phone calling carde, changed, etc.) I usually carry it to meetings with me and it does draw attention. But they know I'm in the Scouts so it's not abnormal for me to have a knife. So I do occaisionally get requests for my knife. BTW, the case is small enough to slip in my front pants pocket. This is important during fire drills (and an actual emergency) as the you should have both hands free when going down the stairwell (I'm on the 32 floor).

Besides every day use, I selected the Juice s2 to take with to Philmont for a 10 fay backpacking trek in the mountains of NM. It was well used by the crew. The scissors got the most use to open the plastic food bags and dehydrated food packets. It has a good mix of tools and is not to bulky or heavy.

But if I were in a survival situation, I'd rather have my Wave. Better blades and beefier.
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McHenry, IL

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