Looking for ultralight multitool

[wyclef]

hey, I'm interested in a lightweight multitool preferably with scissors and pliers but would consider plierless. The leatherman squirt ps4 seems to be the most popular. I really like the looks of the gerber dime but from all the reviews it seems like it falls apart. I have the buck tool model 360 and have really liked it and came across the minibuck 350 which is only an ounce but it's hard to find for a reasonable price and the pliers maybe don't seem that great. Then if I were to ditch pliers I was thinking just the victorinox rambler. Wondering what other people would suggest for a super lightweight multitool. I'm also interested in out of production models that could be ebayed like the minibuck.

 

[Steely_Gunz]

Personally, I have found pliers on multitools not designed around the pliers to be pretty lackluster. That said, my need for pliers are usually my primary use for the tool. Adding a tiny pair of pliers to a SAK just makes it thicker and heavier without yielding a "proper" tool for my needs.

When I am packing what I consider a lightweight tool and need scissors I usually go with my Wingman. Not the most robust tool, but it gets my weekend warrior projects done.

I'm not a big fan of the LM mini-tools like the Squirt. Once again, it has nothing to do with the quality and everything to do with needing more useable pliers for my job.

If you weren't needing scissors I'd suggest the Skeletool. I've been packing one of those around for about a decade. It's about as stripped down as I like to go, but it's still going strong after being put through the wringer on several occasions.

Good luck with your choice

 

[gadgetgeek]

might be worth looking at the SOG Sync2, I have not handled one, but its light, has scissors. I think Victorinox does the best scissors hands down, so you won't go too wrong with a rambler.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I'm not sure why the Rambler isn't more popular than the Classic SD. Not only does it add three tools over the Classic SD (Phillips screwdriver, caplifter, and wire stripper), but the key ring is on the opposite end compared with the Classic, so you can open and use the blade while it's still attached to your keys. It's cheap enough to give it a try, and if it turns out not to be all you need it's small and light enough to carry all the time anyway even if you decide to buy something more complicated like the Leatherman.

 

[Roamad]

+1 on the Skeletool. If you opt for the CX model you get upgraded blade steel (154cm) and a bit lighter weight due to swapping one steel part for carbon fiber. And if you're into modding it's pretty easy to trim some more weight by cutting off the carabiner thingee on the one handle, which is useless to me.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I would probably go for the Leatherman squirt PS4 if you want pliers , but this kind of stuff isn't super great if you really need them often for real work.
If you don't have to have pliers then I suggest the venerable Leatherman Micra, there's a reason it's Leathermans most popular longest continually produced tool. Mine is a first year made in 1996 and is still going strong.
Go for the all stainless version because it's the most durable and of course is the OG.

 

[Titan]

I both have the Squirt PS4 and Vic Rouge (like Rambler) and both have their strengths and weaknesses. If pliers is important, go with the Squirt; if scissors, go with the Rambler.

Check also the Juice S2 if you think the size is still what you need/want.

 

[mnblade]

Juice S2 is a great option.