Leatherman Style PS

Good tool. I like it. Decent amount of utility, and not spendy. It is adequately "strong", but only for light tasks. For the same size and weight, more or less, you get more utility with the PS4. But the PS4 has a blade, so the Style PS is preferable if you are going through a security checkpoint. But I carry the Style PS from time to time, usually for the pliers, and in addition to another SAK that provides better drivers. But yeah, get one.
 
powernoodle said:
Good tool. I like it. Decent amount of utility, and not spendy. It is adequately "strong", but only for light tasks. For the same size and weight, more or less, you get more utility with the PS4. But the PS4 has a blade, so the Style PS is preferable if you are going through a security checkpoint. But I carry the Style PS from time to time, usually for the pliers, and in addition to another SAK that provides better drivers. But yeah, get one.
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A couple of months ago I took my hardly used PS out of its storage drawer and found the scissors return spring broken. It had snapped all by itself with no use or abuse by me. I sent it off to Leatherman warranty and they returned a new black Squirt PS4, which has the same scissors but with a stronger spring. There was no explanation for the switch, but my guess is they had a lot of trouble with that particular spring design and are replacing broken ones with a more reliable model. That's fine with me, but I thought you might like a heads up. I advise go ahead with getting a new Style PS. The worst that could happen is you might wind up with the really nice PS4, although it doesn't get you through security. :)
 
I've looked at it numerous times and have always concluded that I prefer more robust scissors/shears to the pliers. I also prefer having a decent set of screw drivers. So, I stick with my Micras. That's Micras, as in plural. I keep an old Micra that I've cut the knife blade off of (a minute with a Dremmel). It makes it through TSA just fine. The secret is to open it up fully, put it in a small tray and alert the agent that it is coming through and has no blade. I usually get thanked by the agents for the head's up.

Oh... I think the Micra is a better pocket carry too.

Depends on preference. Both are fine tools.
 
pinnah said:
I've looked at it numerous times and have always concluded that I prefer more robust scissors/shears to the pliers. I also prefer having a decent set of screw drivers. So, I stick with my Micras. That's Micras, as in plural. I keep an old Micra that I've cut the knife blade off of (a minute with a Dremmel). It makes it through TSA just fine. The secret is to open it up fully, put it in a small tray and alert the agent that it is coming through and has no blade. I usually get thanked by the agents for the head's up.

Oh... I think the Micra is a better pocket carry too.

Depends on preference. Both are fine tools.
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That's a good idea. It so happens I have a spare Micra that was probably one of those that didn't make it it past the TSA. Taking off the blade might give it another chance. Now that I no longer have a PS, this makes sense. But I can't help thinking of it as a circumcision.
 
I added one to my EDC a few months ago. Great little tool that has come in handy numerous times already. Of course don't expect to replace the right tools for a heavier job, but when you just need something quick, it's perfect because it's so small you can always have it on you. I'd definitely recommend it for the price.
 
Great little multi-tool. It goes through the TSA with no problem, one guy even gave me a thumbs up. I just put it in the tray with my wallet, phone etc.
Most of the time they seem to not even notice it or care to look at it closely.
Love my Style PS.
 
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