Recieved notice of order quickly and was sent out fast, I got it in less than a week. I had a Micra before but lost it, love the tool.

I used both the Micra and the Squirt. Right now I have the Squirt attached to my keys for about 3 years and it is still going strong. I have the "S4" version with the scissors instead of pliers. When I saw that someone said the Micra was a better value, I had to come to the defense of the Squirt. Take it from someone who knows, the Squirt far surpasses the value of the Micra. I had gone through 2 Micras before I found the Squirt.

--Scissors Spring--
Micra - After a month or two it was so gummed up that the scissors would stay shut and would not open on their own. This was the main reason I went through them so fast.
Squirt - Still springing after years, much more force behind this one.

--Scissors Grip--
Micra - When doing some serious cutting (or using the pliers), the sharp metal frame and tools will start to slice into your hand.
Squirt - Thicker frame to house the tools on the outside lessens so it will not hurt your hand.

--Paint--
Micra - Start to flake and chip off after a month or so. (If you had to get one, get the stainless steel finish)
Squirt - Storm gray paint has scratched off but no big flakes like the Micra. The paint is bound to go through some serious wear and tear when on a keychain so some scratches are to be expected.

--Size--
Micra - Small
Squirt - Smaller

If you were thinking of getting the Micra, spend the extra 5 bucks and get a knife that is 5 times better.

The Micra fits my criteria for a multitool that I can attach to my keychain: it's compact, sturdy, and has the basic tools that I want.

While I consider the tool to be well made, I think you also need to have realistic expectations. I've heard other people talk about the knife nicking trying to cut cable, or the file breaking while trying to pry a door open. I don't think any of the Micra's tools were designed to replace its larger counterpart. On the other hand, I've used keychain-sized pocketknives before but they tend to be pretty flimsy; the scissors are only good for cutting paper, and the screwdrivers feel like they'll snap with any decent amount of torque. I think the Micra holds up pretty well - for small jobs. I've had mine for almost three years now, and even though I use it a few times every week it's still in great shape.

I'm an IT Support Engineer and I frequently work on Laptops, Desktops and servers. This little tool has been my best friend for the past 7 years now. That's right.. SEVEN years and it's still going strong. It's in my pocket every day!

The Leatherman Micra is a very nifty and powerful little keychain tool that has an ingenious compact design that holds many important parts inside. The main tool you see after opening it up is the scissors, which are very strong. These aren't any old pushover scissors, either. You can cut through thick staples and tough cardboard with these scissors.

There are 3 types of screw drivers which you can use for a variety of screws, ranging from small to regular sized. There's the tweezers, which are better than the ones in the Swiss Army Knives and are attached to the tool so you can't lose them. There is a knife which is pretty sharp. There's a can opener, which you might not use much here but when you go to various countries outside the U.S. they have more bottled soft drinks so you can try them out. There's also a nail file (comes with a cleaner) and a ruler.

The knife closes nicely, and it's all stainless steel. Overall, this knife would make a great addition to your keychain so that you can have it with you at all times, and when it comes in handy you'll be delighted you bought it.