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Micra or Style CS?
on: June 07, 2013, 09:26:00 AM
Currently have ST300 for home. Wave for work. What for EDC? Really need something with scissors to keep on keychain.
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #1 on: June 07, 2013, 10:21:50 AM
I have a Micra that I've owned for a few years and a recently bought Style CS.

Currently the Style is on my keys and the Micra rides in the bottom of my day pack.

I would say if you want the bling factor go for the Style, also the caribina clip makes it easy on/off the keyring.

The Micra would be better if you need a slightly more covert carry. It is just a rectangle of stainless when folded, the Style is a real eye catcher.

As far as functionality goes, I'd be hard to pick between them, I usually have a SAK in my pocket too and my wave also rides in the day bag so it's only light duty stuff they get used for.

If I had to pick, I'd go for the Style... just because it looks cooler.
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #2 on: June 07, 2013, 11:10:40 AM
If it is just the scissors you are going to use I'd go with the Style, but if there is a chance you are going to want some screwdrivers then the Micra wins hands down IMO.

My full review of the Style CS is on the main site and compares the two tools. http://www.multitool.org/Leatherman-Tool-Group/Keychain-Tools/2011/02/06/style-cs.html
« Last Edit: June 07, 2013, 11:15:54 AM by Gareth »
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #3 on: June 07, 2013, 11:13:24 AM
Hello! : )

If you don't mind my accent, I made a video comparison exactly on these two some time ago:

I haven't watched it for a while, so my opinion might have changed since then, but right now I'd prefer the Micra. It's just a design preference, not functionality.

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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #4 on: June 07, 2013, 12:29:16 PM
Nice review. Your accent is lovely.
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #5 on: June 07, 2013, 01:07:19 PM
Hmmmm...

Love the Micra,but find it a bit heavy for keyring use.Love the style of the Style CS/PS,prefer the PS.I think the Micra trumps the CS in useablity.

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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #6 on: June 07, 2013, 01:38:15 PM
Quote from: TheDude on June 07, 2013, 12:29:16 PM
Nice review. Your accent is lovely.
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #7 on: June 07, 2013, 03:38:09 PM
Lol, thanks  :angel:

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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #8 on: June 07, 2013, 03:41:28 PM
Well done.. :tu:
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #9 on: June 07, 2013, 06:03:16 PM
i examined both of them and i prefer micra, little screwdrivers are useful esp the phillips one, it fits skeletool's t8 bits very well.


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Reply #10 on: June 07, 2013, 06:14:38 PM
Quote from: nervium on June 07, 2013, 06:03:16 PM
i examined both of them and i prefer micra, little screwdrivers are useful esp the phillips one, it fits skeletool's t8 bits very well.

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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #11 on: June 07, 2013, 06:46:34 PM
yes, i can take out belt clip of skeletool with micra's phillips.

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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #12 on: June 08, 2013, 06:22:17 AM
I prefer the Micra of the two. There's also the Squirt S4, if you can find one. I like the S4 more.
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #13 on: June 08, 2013, 08:05:58 AM
I have the Micra, and I'd say I like it better, but I can't be entirely accurate in that opinion as I've never handled a Style CS.  Having the knife on the outside may give an advantage to the Style since the Micra has to be opened to access any of the tools.  I like that setup though, especially if it's going to reside on a keychain.  Also, the Micra is solid, and the drivers are quite useful and strong for such a small tool. 
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #14 on: June 08, 2013, 08:29:20 AM
Quote from: N_N_R on June 07, 2013, 11:13:24 AM
Hello! : )

If you don't mind my accent, I made a video comparison exactly on these two some time ago:

I haven't watched it for a while, so my opinion might have changed since then, but right now I'd prefer the Micra. It's just a design preference, not functionality.

"Tweezers, for God's sake, TTweezerss!" :rofl:

Great video. :tu:
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #15 on: June 08, 2013, 08:45:06 AM
Ordered the CS. What we pay for them down here is extortion, but could not resist the sexy factor.
Now what do I get next? Raptor or  :sak: Rescue :tool:? Or wait for that perfect :multi: around the corner?
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #16 on: June 08, 2013, 12:24:21 PM
Quote from: Gareth on June 08, 2013, 08:29:20 AM
Quote from: N_N_R on June 07, 2013, 11:13:24 AM
Hello! : )

If you don't mind my accent, I made a video comparison exactly on these two some time ago:

I haven't watched it for a while, so my opinion might have changed since then, but right now I'd prefer the Micra. It's just a design preference, not functionality.

"Tweezers, for God's sake, TTweezerss!" :rofl:

Great video. :tu:

 :facepalm:    Thanks.  :D

So, you chose the Style CS? Share impressions when it arrives :D What colour did you choose, black or sth else?
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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #17 on: June 08, 2013, 12:28:47 PM
I messed up sth with the quotes above. Anyway.

I'm on my way to get only a Style soon. Hope it arrives soon and I hope it to look exactly like in the pictures... :D

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Reply #18 on: June 08, 2013, 04:26:16 PM
Cool, I look forward to your impressions of the CS:)

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Re: Micra or Style CS?
Reply #19 on: June 08, 2013, 09:30:16 PM
Great comparison Nikoleta. I have a Micra and Style CS, but I prefer Style CS on my keyring, because the Micra is a bit large.

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