The Micra owners club

Jim the Brave · **Reply #630 on:** March 07, 2021, 02:30:44 AM

How do I know if my scissors don't work properly? I got a Micra used today, and am disappointed with the scissors, compared to Victorinox knife scissors. But maybe it's just this one....

Poncho65 · **Reply #631 on:** March 07, 2021, 02:22:58 PM

Could be just that one because my Micras cut pretty good

Could be a loose pivot

If it doesn't cut paper then take a punch and hammer to the pivot and give it a couple pretty good tap

don't hit it to hard and check it as you go so you don't over tighten it

Jim the Brave · **Reply #632 on:** March 07, 2021, 02:33:11 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on March 07, 2021, 02:22:58 PM

Could be just that one because my Micras cut pretty good Could be a loose pivot If it doesn't cut paper then take a punch and hammer to the pivot and give it a couple pretty good tap don't hit it to hard and check it as you go so you don't over tighten it

Thanks. It cuts paper ok but nothing else. My SAKs will cut right through bubble wrap and other similar materials, but the Micra won't. The pivot does seem a little sloppy, so I can try the hammer. I have a new little jeweler's hammer I've been looking for an excuse to try out...

Poncho65 · **Reply #633 on:** March 07, 2021, 02:57:54 PM

The Micra should cut those materials as well

Good luck in getting it sorted out, Jim

Zephon · **Reply #634 on:** March 07, 2021, 03:10:57 PM

Hmmm.... for bubblewrap, I usually use the knife of the Micra. Example is when I’m opening a package. Then again, I don’t need to be that precise when opening up a delivered package.

Jim the Brave · **Reply #635 on:** March 07, 2021, 03:20:18 PM

Quote from: Zephon on March 07, 2021, 03:10:57 PM

Hmmm.... for bubblewrap, I usually use the knife of the Micra. Example is when I’m opening a package. Then again, I don’t need to be that precise when opening up a delivered package.

I was cutting bubble wrap to use to pack a knife in for shipping. Not that I can't do it with a knife blade (I have several hundred knives around here, and many of them have scissors in them), but I was wanting to try out the Micra's scissors to see how they work on tougher materials.

SteveC · **Reply #636 on:** March 07, 2021, 06:17:58 PM

Micra scissors don't work well on bubble wrap. They do cut most things pretty well but some softer materials get stuck in between the blades. It's hard to beat Vic scissors for stuff like that.

Jim the Brave · **Reply #637 on:** March 08, 2021, 01:22:34 AM

Ok. I gave it a few whacks. It's stil a little floppy, but it cuts cardboard now with relative ease, but not bubble wrap, so I reckon that's all I can ask for. Those SAK scissors sure have me spoiled for what they can cut. I just gave my wife an Evo 14 and the scissors (Wenger legacy) are astounding.

Poncho65 · **Reply #638 on:** March 08, 2021, 01:44:56 AM

I will agree that Vic scissors are hard to beat

I always have a pair with me but the Micra scissors are great for what I need cutting when I use them

Glad you fixed them some and they work better

ToolJoe · **Reply #639 on:** March 08, 2021, 04:30:44 AM

I was a believer in Micra scissors but I've jumped to the dark side and think Vic scissors work just as well.

Poncho65 · **Reply #640 on:** May 30, 2021, 04:02:14 PM

SurgeUk · **Reply #641 on:** May 31, 2021, 05:15:36 PM

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Very nice

Poncho65 · **Reply #642 on:** May 31, 2021, 06:33:46 PM

Thanks, Surge

Rich_SD · **Reply #643 on:** July 21, 2021, 11:34:42 PM

My first Leatherman from early 1998. I have not treated this little guy kindly, but it has survived my abuse for 23 years.

Gareth · **Reply #644 on:** July 22, 2021, 12:06:02 AM

Great photos Rich.

The Micra is a solid little MT that can survive a hard(-ish) life.

Poncho65 · **Reply #645 on:** July 22, 2021, 12:15:19 AM

And I am not sure if I have welcomed you yet

So if not....

Welcome to

Rich_SD · **Reply #646 on:** July 22, 2021, 02:28:05 AM

Thank you!

FolderBeholder · **Reply #647 on:** September 05, 2021, 11:37:08 PM

Not sure if I've posted the photo of my mostly Micra's drawer.

VICMAN · **Reply #648 on:** September 05, 2021, 11:43:39 PM

Quote from: FolderBeholder on September 05, 2021, 11:37:08 PM

Not sure if I've posted the photo of my mostly Micra's drawer.

Nice collection FB!

I love the 2 Flag Micra's!

Poncho65 · **Reply #649 on:** September 06, 2021, 12:04:09 AM

That is an awesome collection, FoBe

thanks for sharing

FolderBeholder · **Reply #650 on:** September 06, 2021, 12:33:10 AM

Thank you Vicman and Poncho!

Engineertopi · **Reply #651 on:** September 08, 2021, 04:51:48 PM

What kind of logic there is for the number inside of Leatherman tools? Last two digits about the manufacture year?
My Micra has number 0100. Is the logic the same over all different Leatherman tool models?

Rich_SD · **Reply #652 on:** September 08, 2021, 05:19:26 PM

Quote from: Engineertopi on September 08, 2021, 04:51:48 PM

What kind of logic there is for the number inside of Leatherman tools? Last two digits about the manufacture year?
My Micra has number 0100. Is the logic the same over all different Leatherman tool models?

Yes, that date is January 2000. Leatherman has been putting those date stamps on all (most?) of their tools since 1992 or 1993.