A. The Dime is seriously pint-sized, measuring 2.75 inches long and weighing 2.2 oz. Q. Will the Gerber Dime replace a full-sized multitool? The Gerber Dime Multi Tool is a versatile and compact tool that can be carried with you anywhere. This tool features a variety of useful tools.

It’s important to understand when reviewing these tools that we were grading on a curve. It’s a given that the tools on the Dime aren’t as capable as those on full sized multi tools. What we’re looking for is how they hold up and function for everyday tasks. Pliers and Wire Cutters 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 We put two travel-friendly multi-tools to the test. Here, the Leatherman Style PS takes on the Gerber Dime Travel.The Style PS is Leatherman’s TSA compliant multi tool. It has no blade and a much more basic tool loadout than the Dime, consisting of just pliers, tweezers, a pair of scissors, and a combination file cross driver. It also shares many of the same fail points as the Dime. In our previous review of the Style PS we were very impressed with its overall construction. The Gerber Dime was built to be the tool you always have on you. It’s tiny, coming in at 2.8 inches when closed and weighing just 2.2 oz. The tools you’re able to put into something that small will necessarily be less capable and durable than those on full size multi tools.

The weight and size of the tool as a whole is also a huge plus. This thing is tiny, weighs nearly nothing, and provides a ton of function to my every-day-carry. Construction is incredibly well done, without much excess. To avoid that situation altogether, here are some of the best TSA-friendly tools that you can take with you on your next trip. The Leatherman has a flip-out opener on the screwdriver which is thin and gets the job done… but not that well. 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.I also accidentally pinched myself while using the pliers. The near-end where the two handles meet while squeezing the pliers has a pinch point. The skin of your palm will get caught in it and give you a bad pinch if you are not careful.

Now, it’s worth mentioning that a TSA agent’s main priority is safety. If they feel like anything you have can be used as a weapon, it’s their job to make sure that doesn’t make it onto a plane. Keep in mind that that's ultimately up to the officer's discretion. That said, these tools are compliant with the most recent rules and regulations. Both tools fold open the same way, with the arms flipping out to reveal the spring-loaded pliers. Best Pliers: Gerber Dime Any attempt to snip metal will cause the jaws to deform, forcing you to use the wire itself to pry open the jaws. Upon diving into the details, however, you’ll discover two very different tools. Most noticeable is the build quality. To be honest, I came into this test expecting to hate the Dime Travel. I’ve previously tested a standard model, and it was one of the worst multi-tools I’ve ever owned.

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. The Squirt has that old-school Leatherman style that looks like it’s the first tool they came out with. Personally, I find it a bit on the boring side. A. No, though many features are shared with a larger multitool, the Dime is meant for smaller jobs and menial tasks, not the heavy-duty usage of a full-sized multitool. I would say that they occupy separate levels of size and utility. Got questions, comment below & talk with T&P’s editors! Winning 6 of 9 rounds, it’s the clear winner of the Gerber Dime vs. Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multi-tool battle.