Gerber Dime and Leatherman Squirt PS4 Multitool Comparison

0:00 Intro
0:38 Tools are similar sizes
1:20 Compare to Wave+ and Victorinox
1:43 Weight comparison
2:53 Plier heads
4:50 No Internal Tools
5:16 Knife blades
6:24 Scissors
8:17 Philips Cross Head screwdriver and file
9:41 Flathead screwdrivers
9:49 Bottle openers
10:22 Leatherman Squirt file
11:30 Gerber Dime package opener
12:33 Lanyard rings
13:43 Gerber Dime hidden tweezers
14:34 Price point comparison
15:29 Conclusion

Joe compares the Leatherman Squirt PS4 and Gerber Dime mini multitools. These small EDC multi tools are ideal for a pocket, purse or even keychain. They are substantially similar but they’re varying price points and features could make the difference in which one you’d like to carry more day to day.

[kathys]

I've been using the Squirt PS4 for 13 years. Use it constantly and love it.

[courtneypeterson]

Usually I see Zeb make an appearance. Nice to see Mia work her way into the rotation!

[craggyoldman]

06:45 yes !!! scissors are perfect reflections of each other, which makes the Dime scissors "left handed" scissors (which might be why some right handed people find them awkward), leatherman are usual right handed style

[dougbotimer]

I’ve had both tools for years. Both are what they are, not heavy duty full size tools. The Dime lives in my pocket, the Squirt at home in a drawer with other tools I don’t use.

[chronovore]

You make some good observations here. The blade steel is 420 on the Leatherman and 5Cr15 on the Gerber. Both were junk when these were released. They are hot garbage today. That said, there really hasn't been any innovation or competition in this size category over the last decade. I'd love to see new versions with general improvements and either 9Cr18Mov or 14C28N on the blade. Heck, I'd be interested in a titanium-bodied premium version. This is a radically useful size category.

[LamarFaciane]

I used the file you didn't like on the Gerber Dime on my Solid Brass Zippo Lighter and it worked a treat.

[hyundi]

Have both, but I carry a SAK swiss champ as my EDC at the moment. Probably going to upgrade to the cybertool lite soon.

[fireemblemistrash]

The discontinuation of the squirt is why I honestly still give the edge to the gerber dime. Materials aside, the fact the dime is still made and serviced means I am getting far more value than the leatherman.

It was foolish of leaherman to discontinue the thing

[TheChosenOne]

I prefer Leatherman over Gerber as with the Squirt PS4, it's sad Leatherman discontinued the Squirt. Why did Leatherman discontinue a great mini tool. R.I.P. Leatherman Squirt PS4.

[headholio]

I have both, and to me the Leatherman is a much higher quality tool. He is right that the Gerber file is worthless, and the scissors might look the same, but the Leatherman's work much better. The leatherman has better finish and smoother operation, and has more of a high quality feel to it. I do like the bottle opener on the Gerber. The opener on the Squirt is fine, but its nice to not even have to open anything up to use the Gerber opener. I wonder how the guys in TSA like them, as they have taken mine away several times.

[soonerpicker]

One thing I've noticed with the Gerber Dime is the bottle opener allows me to get four fingers on my grip when using the pliers.

[hexdiagonal]

super video, yes they are so close. Now Im sure the gerber is the right tool for me (might not be for you), I like to belt carry and I loose them all the time, but a small carbine and belt holster is right for me that = gerber dime for me.

[ProYagu]

I had the dime. My biggest issue with it is how tight the tools are. It’s a pain to access stuff and I feel like I’m going to break my fingernail.

[blacksmith]

I have both of those models.
And I like both.
=/: When it comes to the knife, screwdrivers and the pliers, they have what you need.
Not necessarily in those colors... my Squirt is red, while the Dime is black.

[fnnqwkl]

great comparison video. i own both. unfortunately, leatherman discontinued the squirt last spring. not sure why....

[numbersix]

I have both and the pliers are significantly different in that the Dime has a flat tooth in the front, very good for flattening materials.

[loganbrauser]

Absolutely love my ps4 squirt. The scissors are my finger nail clippers 😅. I somehow managed to snap one of the pliers and was mortified.. still needing to replace mine..
Edit: I mailed my squirt in and got a replacement for free. Glad to have it back 😁

[StevanOutdoor]

I have the Dime but would prefer the Squirt basically because I like a full size decent file. But the price of the Squirt has always been high for a keychain tool and now they are discontinued. In use are the Gerber Clutch (also discontinued) and the Gerber Dime as key chain/coin pocket tools.

[DanKelley]

I have bent the backer for the Dime pliers on 2 of them

[jackdeem]

With the Leatherman you also get their insane warranty. Personally I think that's pretty cool