Sadly, the scissors on the Dime and the Squirt aren’t much better. Both were loose with a slight wobble between the blades making cutting a challenge. The Leatherman has no such issue. I was able to cleanly snip several pieces of wire without difficulty. What tools can you expect to find on a standard multitool? The list can vary widely, but it should include a screwdriver (with a Phillips and flat-head driver, at least), pliers, scissors and possibly a knife or two. Most will also have a bottle opener or something you can use as one. It’s a good bet that this tool is the one that will see the most actual use among weekend warriors. For what it is, and especially for what you pay for it, it provides one of the better sets of tools on the market.

Winning 6 of 9 rounds, it’s the clear winner of the Gerber Dime vs. Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multi-tool battle. Both tools fold open the same way, with the arms flipping out to reveal the spring-loaded pliers. Best Pliers: Gerber Dime The Leatherman has similar features but is not as pronounced or useful. The Gerber Dime has ‘one upped’ them on the pliers. Best Scissors: Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multi-toolThis wasn’t a close call for me — the Style PS is a better tool on every front. But things may not be as cut and dry as they appear. The Winner: Leatherman Style PS This isn’t intended to be your only multi tool. It’s meant to be the tool that you can bring with you no matter where you’re going. It’s small enough to fit on your keychain and light enough that you won’t even notice it’s there. Gerber offers the Dime in two versions and several different colors. Gerber Dime Tools Now, the things that I did not like about the pliers. Even though the ergonomic handle coupled with the strong spring action makes you think that you can use it with some force to loosen stubborn nuts and bolts with, please do not. The pliers are not strong enough to handle that kind of abuse.

Both of these multi-tools can be handy in other ways too. I’ve used each to help disassemble larger items and perform various tasks around the house. They’ve also come in handy at work, turning the occasional bolt or screw. For superficial tasks, the Gerber and the Leatherman perform almost identically. What’s Different The tweezers are very small but have enough strength to pull slivers, which is all I’ve used them for. Best Price: Gerber Dime We put two travel-friendly multi-tools to the test. Here, the Leatherman Style PS takes on the Gerber Dime Travel.The Style PS just feels slightly nicer than the Dime. The metal is smoother and the tools work just a bit better. If you travel frequently or pass into secured areas we recommend you go with the Style PS. This is true even compared to the Dime Travel. Dime Vs Bear Grylls Compact To avoid that situation altogether, here are some of the best TSA-friendly tools that you can take with you on your next trip. Great little multi tool was a gift for my son to keep close for his work. He was pleased and so was I. It’s really useful and oh so small.