IDL Tools
T-10 vs. Leatherman Squirt P4
Pocket Pliers
IDL Tools
T-10 and the Leatherman Squirt P4 side
by side. These are two pocket pliers we
have been reviewing. The two are about
the same size when open and weight. But
when closed the Leatherman Squirt P4 is
slimer and more comfortable. The Leatherman
Squirt P4 is just under 1-inch wide,
2-1/4-inches long,
4 inches long when open,
1/2-inch thick. The
IDL Tools
T-10 is 1-1/4-inch wide, just over 2-inches
long
4 inches long when open and just over 1/4-inch thick. The IDL Tools T-10 weighs
1.8 ounces, the Leatherman Squirt
P4 Pocket Pliers weighs 2.1 ounces. The
IDL Tools T-10 jaw opens wider to a
little over an inch, the Leatherman
Squirt P4 open to only a bit less than
an inch.

| Model |
T-10 |
Squirt
P4 |
| Manufacturer |
IDL
Tools |
Leatherman |
| Tool Count |
10 |
10 |
| Width |
1-1/4-inch
|
Just under
1-inch |
| Length (Closed) |
Just over 2-inches
|
2-1/4-inches
|
| Length (Open) |
4 inches
when open |
4 inches
when open |
| Thickness |
Just over 1/4-inch
|
1/2-inch thik |
| Jaw
Span |
Just
over 1-inch |
Just
under 1-inch |
| Weight |
1.8
ounces |
2.1
ounces |
| Tool List |
Knife
Small
Phillips screwdriver
Small
Flathead screwdriver
Large
Flathead screwdriver
Bottle
opener
File
Tweezers
Large pliers
Fine
pliers
Wire cutters and strippers |
Clip Point
Knife
Spring-action Needlenose
pliers
Regular Pliers
Wire Cutters
Extra-small Screwdriver
Medium Screwdriver
Flat Phillips Screwdriver
Wood/Metal File
Bottle Opener
Awl |
| Pros: |
Solid
Strong
Jaws
Blades open while pliers
are closed
B
lades lock open |
Very
well made
Looks good too
Strong blades & Pliers
Pliers are spring loaded (Open)
Easy to carry
(in pocket, on keys, in
pack / bag) |
| Cons: |
Many
Sharp Edges
Jaws stronger than the grips
No lanyard loop
Tends to 'Let Go' when stored
|
Costs
a bit more |
| Retail Price |
$17.88 |
$29.94 |
| Our Cost |
$16 -
New
Local Hardware Store |
$20.50 -
Used / Like New
(Auction
$15 + Shipping) |

IDL
Tools T-10 and the Leatherman Squirt
P4are both about 4 inches long
when open
|
|
|
|
Just under 1-inch wide |
2-1/4-inches long |
4 inches long when open |
1/2-inch thick |
|
|
|
|
1-1/4-inch wide |
Just over 2-inches long |
4 inches long when open |
Just over 1/4-inch thick |
|
|
|
|

The blades and other
tools on both of these pocket pliers
open without opening the pliers

The IDL Tools T-10 weighs
1.8 ounces, the Leatherman Squirt
P4 Pocket Pliers weighs 2.1 ounces

The
IDL Tools T-10 jaw opens wider to a
little over an inch, the Leatherman
Squirt P4 open to only a bit less than
an inch.

IDL Tools T-10
and Leatherman Squirt P4 Pocket Pliers |