LEATHERMAN, Style PS Keychain Multitool with Spring-Action Scissors and Grooming Tools, Built in the USA, Black

Ok, first the bad news: the Style PS that I have right now is the second one that I have purchased, because the first one was confiscated by the TSA in Atlanta, GA. It had gotten through the TSA checkpoint in Hobby Airport in Houston, but I think that was because I had opened all of the tools before showing it to the TSA lady. I explained that It didn't have a knife, and she said, "Well, that looks ok." In Atlanta, on the other hand, I left it closed because I was in a hurry. I told the TSA person that it didn't have a knife, but they still said, "That can't go on the plane." Like I said, I was in a hurry because I was traveling with a group of students, so I handed it over without arguing. I immediately ordered another one as soon as the plane touched down in Houston. Since then, my new Style PS has managed to make it through several airports. I think the key is to open all of the tools before putting it in the bin on the luggage screener conveyor belt (the fact that it is almost identical to the Style CS, which DOES have a knife, is why I always open all of the tools on mine to avoid confusion). Unless you are SERIOUSLY strapped for cash, the Style PS is cheap enough that having a few confiscated over the years and replacing them won't be a really expensive habit. That said, it does comply with all the TSA rules, so you might want to print out a copy of the rules and show them to the employees if they try to confiscate the tool.Now, the tool itself:I bought the PS because last year I was a senior at a high school where having a knife could get a student in serious, big-time trouble. I wanted a multitool with me all the time, so I chose this one.I have found that the Style PS is great for the kinds of small tasks that might be required at school or in an office. In the year or so that I have had it. I have found it to be a great companion for a standalone medium sized pocket knife, like a small Buck or Case traditional pocket knife.The small screwdriver tip on the nail file is excellent for unscrewing items such as calculators, small toys, etc. for replacing batteries and the like. The driver has amazing reach, and the positioning of the driver, combined with the whole tool's light weight, makes it easy and efficient to turn.The pliers are sufficient for small tasks such as cutting paper clips, small insulated wires, etc. as well as for turning small bolts. Don't try to cut a tenpenny nail with them, though; they just aren't designed for that kind of heavy-duty use.The scissors are the only disappointment on the tool. They are very comparable to the scissors on a Victorinox Classic swiss army knife. They are also exactly the same as the scissors on the Leatherman Squirt PS4 keychain multitools. When I first got each of the two that I previously mentioned, the scissors were held together tightly by a pin or rivet or something. After about a month, though, the pin or whatever loosened to the point where they now rattle around if you shake the tool with the scissors open. So far I have yet to find a way to tighten the pin. Even loose, though, they are still sufficient to open small food packets, cut string or paper, etc.The tweezers are excellent, and have already removed several splinters, as well as assisting in assembling a model airplane. They are also very comparable to the tweezers on the Classic, except for the fact that the tips are slanted instead of perpendicular to the tweezer shafts. They work very well.I love the carabiner design, because I can simply clip it on my keychain without having to go through the hassle of pulling one split-ring through another to get it off the keys. This is one reason why I like it better than the Squirt tools, because it is easier to attach and remove from a keychain.Finally, a word to the wise: Whatever you do, DO NOT try to disassemble the Style PS. Those T6 Torx bolts make it look like it would be easy to take apart for cleaning or modification or whatever. DON'T DO IT! I did because I wanted to replace the loose scissors with the ones from my Leatherman Squirt PS4 (which would have necessitated drilling out the rivets on the Squirt, thus destroying it). I found, to my annoyance, that the various springs for the pliers and the other tools apply force on the components, specifically the scissors, which makes it very difficult to line them up to reinsert the sleeve that the bolts screw into. I was finally able to do it, but it was very difficult. Save yourself the trouble and don't take it apart.

I have to start by saying I love the size of this multitool. I'm able to keep it with me at all times if I choose, and the weight is negligible. Usually, I simply clip it to my belt-loop, since I keep a Victornox Classic on my keys. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it too, from those who appreciate multitools. One thing to remember though, is that the small size means its not going to be used for extremely heavy duty tasks. In my case, I have a heavy, full sized multitool that stays in my car. Some people might not like the lack of a knife blade, but that isn't a concern for me. In fact, I prefer not having a small blade. It has good right-angles on various parts which can be used to scrape things (Used the right-angled edge on the file to sharpen a wooden pencil). Truthfully, I don't feel I need the extra blade between the Victornox Classic and my dedicated Folding Knife, currently my Kershaw Cryo.Pliers:I've found a wide variety of uses for the pliers. They've come in handy, for a multitude of tasks, and got a lot of work in when I need to make quick, small repairs on things.Wire Cutters:The wire cutters on these work wonderfully, and were heavily used during perparations for my engagement party, when cutting floral wire. I feel confident that these will perform wonderfully.Scissors:Probably the most used item on the Style PS, the scissors are extremely precise, and are amazingly sharp. Some things I've been able to open or cut by simply pushing the blades through. I find myself pulling it out to cut loose threads on my clothes or gear without a second's thought or hesitation.Nail File:The nail file on the Style PS is, thus far, performing better than the dedicated file on my nail clippers, so it works wonderfully. Downside is, it doesn't seem useful for much else, due to the raised rim.Screw Driver:Admittedly the driver feels a bit flimsy, and I've had a hard time trusting it with full torque. I have used it for other things rather effectively, even to clean out my nails.Tweezers:The tweezers are a bit weak, it feels like. The tweezers on my Victornox Classic feel a bit more firm. Still, they seem to perform rather well for such a small set.Bottle Opener:Since I don't drink anything that requires it, I've not use the bottle opener. However, the Carabiner clip option is used as the primary way I carry it, and performs extremely well.