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#55727 - 12/13/05 07:35 AM Re: which multitool: good scissors and can opener
nelstomlinson Offline
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Registered: 09/26/05
Posts: 29
Loc: Juneau, Alaska
Lena, I don't think I disagree with Biggzie; they are very awkward for me to cut my nails with, so I suspect that they are left-handed, since I'm not. I can live with that, since I usually use the file on my nails. For cutting other things, it seems to be ok.

I should probably add that I've carried the Micra every day for several years, and (since I've never cut wire, but only plastic and paper) the scissors are still fairly good. I don't think they ever had the nice feel or sharpness of the smaller Spirit scissors.

Today I carry both the Micra (in my pocket) and the Swiss Spirit (on my belt or in my briefcase).

Nels

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#55728 - 12/17/05 01:04 PM Re: which multitool: good scissors and can opener
Brangdon Offline
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Registered: 12/12/04
Posts: 1204
Loc: Nottingham, UK
The Vic Rambler is what I carry, partly for its scissors. However, they are pretty small and I wouldn't want to have to, eg, cut someone's shoe off with them. Also the spring invariably goes missing after a few years. Still good for cutting nails, paper, plastic etc.
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#55729 - 01/13/06 12:59 AM Re: which multitool: good scissors and can opener
SARbound Offline
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Registered: 06/08/05
Posts: 503
Loc: Quebec City, Canada
Just a quick update to this post : I've sent my Micra for warranty service and it came back working nice and smooth. They cleaned it up, oiled it up, and I think they replaces the scissor hinges since it's what's written on the service sheet.

Looks like I might replace my beautiful Victorinox emerald green Manager in favor of the Micra! (original EDC).
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