r/multitools • u/SwashbucklingWeasels • 11d ago

Leatherman Squirt alternatives? Recommendation Request

I had to surrender my Gerber Dime to the TSA because American Airlines didn’t have anyone at the front to check my (prepaid) luggage so I was told to gate check them which meant going through security and thus, the loss of my EDC multitool of many years.

I thought this would be a good opportunity to try the Squirt again only to find that it doesn’t seem to be available.

So now I’m between the Gerber Dime and Vise I guess unless any of you have better suggestions in the similar size range.

Pliers and blade are a must. My ideal tool would be a Style CS with a pliers instead of scissors.

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u/Fickle_Fapper 10d ago

There really should be some type of quick drop post kiosk at checkpoints that can be credit card swiped so people can have alternatives to force surrendering their stuff.

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u/SwashbucklingWeasels 9d ago

That would be nice. Or even just a container that they take items and put them in the cargo like a checked bag.