What Keychain tool?

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** September 02, 2006, 06:56:55 PM

What tool is on your keychain? I usually carry the SwissTech MicroTech tool, but lately I have been alternating between the Gerber Solstice (cause it's the newest one!) and my usual favorite, the Leatherman Micra. I am trying out the scissor tools although I usually like the little pliers.
What is everyone else carrying?
Def

felinevet · **Reply #1 on:** September 02, 2006, 07:03:49 PM

;D I carry a Victorinox Manager. It has served me well and I use it often. Since I always have a Spirit on my belt, between the 2 I can build a bridge or open a letter.

Fred · **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2006, 07:25:46 PM

Micra all the wayyou can lose them and replace them almost as cheaply as Classics on ebay

prime77 · **Reply #3 on:** September 02, 2006, 07:50:40 PM

I have the leatherman micra on mine. I carried the swisstech microtech tool sometimes. But my wife kept asking me for "that thingy with the nail file"

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #4 on:** September 02, 2006, 07:57:29 PM

I think that a good nail file is extremely important on a keychain tool, be it multi or SAK. One of my pet peeves is gunk under my nails, or a jagged nail that catches things. Some folks might think me a little less than manly for paying attention to those things, but it really gets to me. It's ok if I am working on something and getting dirty, but when I am done and moving on to something else, hands and nails gotta be clean, you know?
So far, I think the best nail file I have used is on Wenger knives- not just the keychain ones, but also on some of the bigger models. The Micra is pretty darned good too- a close second really. It's probably also the most used part of a keychain multi for me.
Def

Kapt Kopter · **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:08:48 PM

Well lately its been a red S4 Squirt that I have on my keychain..along with a Photon II.........but I sorta miss the old Esquire because of weight issues,,,,,,,,,,,may have to go back.

Kap

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:19:22 PM

My keychain lately has had more tools than keys on it!

I really like the Squirt models though. I don't have any at the moment, but I do have the old Radio Shack tool, which I have been lead to believe was the front runner to the Squirts. Anyone know if that's true or not?
Def

Kapt Kopter · **Reply #7 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:25:43 PM

If its the E-4 Squirt from Radio SHack it came after the S4 and P4 squirts and was a Radio Shack exclusive in the U.S. up until a year or so ago.
Radio Shack in Canada(which are all gone now)never did list the tool.

Kap

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #8 on:** September 02, 2006, 08:32:32 PM

It's a great little tool. I have never heard it called anything but the "Radio Shack Leatherman" so I don't know if it's the e-4 or not. Was there more than the one model released? I figured it was exclusive to RS in the US- as we recently found out with the Circuit City buyout of them, Radio Shack in Canada and the US are, and always were different entities. Plus we never get the cool stuff up here! I had to get mine from NYC!
Here is a pic of mine.
Def

Kapt Kopter · **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2006, 09:11:52 PM

Def, Yup its the E4 now available from any Leatherman dealer, same price as the S4 and P4

Kap

Also available in Blue and Grey.........its the only Squirt not available in Pink.....LOL

LatinoHeat · **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2006, 12:51:03 PM

Carry the Micra, dude. I used to carry the Leatherman P4 because I liked the little pliers too. However, I realized I needed scissors more then I needed a pair of mini pliers. Plus, the Squirt just seemed a tad bit TOO small. The Micra isn't TOO much bigger, but it's just enough to feel substantial. Plus it's a pretty sturdy tool, and like Fred said, it's pretty friggin affordable, so if you lose one, just get another one.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2006, 02:08:24 PM

Here's the RS Leatherman/Squirt E4 and a Micra for comparison. As you can see, my Micra has seen a fair bit of mileage!

I'd like to see a larger set of multi scissors available though. The Gerber Solstice scissors seem to be somewhat heavier duty than the Micra ones, but are also a bit shorter. I'd like to see a nice set of scissors, similar to kitchen or shop shears, maybe in the Juice size.

I don't much carry the E4 because electricity and I have never really gotten along and I don't often feel the need to strip wire on the fly like that. Other than being a neat, tiny set of pliers, it really doesn't have much use for me.
Def

Fred · **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2006, 10:39:31 PM

a full sized multi with scissors?that would be awesome

inkster · **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2006, 05:00:58 AM

I been carrying a Vic. rambler for a while, but I want to start using this gerber solstice I got today.

Thank you Brother I love it

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2006, 11:37:48 AM

No problem. Glad you like it.
Def

NutSAK · **Reply #15 on:** September 07, 2006, 05:23:55 AM

I always carry a Rambler, but I'm gonna have to try the Solstice after reading the review.

prime77 · **Reply #16 on:** September 07, 2006, 05:58:17 AM

Does anyone else carry a light on their keychain? I have a Doug Ritter special edition Photon Freedom and it gets used as much as my LM micra.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** September 07, 2006, 11:47:02 AM

I have a Streamlight handcuff key/LED light on my keys, but that's about it. I usually carry a larger LED light too, like my Inova X5, Victorinox AA, Peak light or something similar in my pocket when I walk the dog at night.
I have about a hundred and fifty keys on my keychain so I don't want the extra weight of a flashlight there too!
Def

felinevet · **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2006, 05:47:06 PM

Quote from: prime77 on September 07, 2006, 05:58:17 AM

Does anyone else carry a light on their keychain? I have a Doug Ritter special edition Photon Freedom and it gets used as much as my LM micra.

I carry Vic's new Microlight on my keychain. It is lightweight and very bright.

Kapt Kopter · **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2006, 06:25:22 PM

My wife and I both have the Photon II for years on our keychains and as of yet never replaced the batteries!!!

Kap

665ae · **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2006, 07:50:10 PM

I've never been one for having a lot of stuff on my keychain. Lately though, I've been carrying a Maglite Solitaire that's been modified to run a LED. It fits nice on my keychain and doesn't feel weird in my pocket.

I keep thinking about getting one of those Photon lights... but I already carry the Solitaire and a Nuwaii QIII. Don't know if I'd ever use the Photon.

Ging · **Reply #21 on:** September 07, 2006, 09:10:08 PM

Thanks for the info about the Leatherman E4, if they are being sold by all dealers they should come over here to the UK

Quote from: prime77 on September 07, 2006, 05:58:17 AM

Does anyone else carry a light on their keychain? I have a Doug Ritter special edition Photon Freedom and it gets used as much as my LM micra.

I have a normal Photon Freedom on my keyring and I find that I use it more than the tools on there. Which BTW is only a Swiss Tech utilikey at the moment.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #22 on:** September 07, 2006, 09:38:16 PM

Check with Felinevet... he can likely get anything you need at a better price than anyone else can.
Def

shecky · **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2006, 01:41:19 AM

Lately it's this:

Half Victorinox combo tool, half Vaughn Mini-Tool. I call it the Combo-Bar! Opens cans, bottles, drives screws, even large Phillips, and prys.

prime77 · **Reply #24 on:** September 08, 2006, 08:34:12 AM

Quote from: 665ae on September 07, 2006, 07:50:10 PM

I've never been one for having a lot of stuff on my keychain. Lately though, I've been carrying a Maglite Solitaire that's been modified to run a LED. It fits nice on my keychain and doesn't feel weird in my pocket.

I keep thinking about getting one of those Photon lights... but I already carry the Solitaire and a Nuwaii QIII. Don't know if I'd ever use the Photon.

I think the Photon Feedom Lights are great. I don't know about all of them. But mine has three different light settings, three different blinking settings, and a SOS blinking setting. I don't if anyone can read SOS anymore?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #25 on:** September 08, 2006, 11:56:27 AM

Dot dot dot dash dash dash dot dot dot

Def

prime77 · **Reply #26 on:** September 08, 2006, 07:03:06 PM

Quote from: Defender on September 08, 2006, 11:56:27 AM

Dot dot dot dash dash dash dot dot dot

Def

Thank you. I feel safer already

Sharpdogs · **Reply #27 on:** September 13, 2006, 04:37:58 PM

My mini multi-tool, a Leatherman P4 Squirt resides in the pocket of my mission wallet, so there's no multi-tool on my keychain. I do have a bunch of other stuff on there.

- Photon Freedom
- Small Spy Capsule with emergency $20
- Uncle Bill's Sliver Gripper tweezers
- 12 feet of paracord

I will be adding one of these

https://edcdepot.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=3&products_id=108

I barely have room for keys.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #28 on:** September 16, 2006, 01:54:22 AM

Here's an old SAKtivity shot of my keys...

You can see my Streamlight Cuff Lite, my custom scaled redheart Rambler and my SwissTech Multitech. I don't go swimming with my keys, that's for sure!

Def

felinevet · **Reply #29 on:** September 16, 2006, 03:18:57 AM

My keys along with Victorinox Microlight, Manager and Bison Capsule.

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