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Leatherman
In production Micra Micra
A 51 g keychain tool built around spring-action scissors, with no pliers at all. Ten tools including tweezers, a nail file and a nail cleaner fold into a 64 mm body. Neither the 41 mm 420HC blade nor the other implements lock, which keeps it to light cutting.
51 g
Weight
10
Tools
63.5 mm
Closed
420HC stainless steel
Blade steel
40.6 mm
Blade
$49.95
MSRP
Specs verified 2026-08-26 · 1 source · 4 fields we could not verify, shown as —
Full specification
Dimensions & weight
- Weight
- 51 g
- Weight (imperial)
- 1.8 oz
- Closed length
- 63.5 mm
- Closed length (imperial)
- 2.50 in
- Open length
- 106.7 mm
- Width
- 19 mm
- Thickness
- 9.4 mm
General
- Manufacturer
- Leatherman
- Product family
- Micra
- Release year
- —
- Status
- In production
- Country of manufacture
- USA
- Tool count (manufacturer)
- 10
- Cost per tool
- $5.00
Knife
- Blade steel
- 420HC56-58 HRCThe workhorse stainless of the multitool world. It does not hold an edge for long, but it takes one back in seconds on almost anything.dulls quicklyvery rust-resistanteasy to sharpenYou will sharpen it more often than a premium steel, and you will find that easier than owning a premium steel that has gone blunt. Editorial guidance, not a measured specification.
- Blade length
- 40.6 mm
- Edge type
- plain
- Blade profile
- —
- Locking
- No
- One-hand opening
- No
- Outside accessible
- —
Carry
- Pocket clip
- No
- Lanyard attachment
- Yes
- Sheath included
- No
Tool inventory · 9 mapped · 10 counted by Leatherman
Plain-edge knife Scissors Phillips screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Ruler Nail cleaner Tweezers Bottle opener Nail file
420HC Knife · Spring-action Scissors · Flat/Phillips Screwdriver · Ruler (4.7 in | 12.0 cm) · Nail Cleaner · Tweezers · Bottle Opener · Nail File · Medium Screwdriver · Extra-small Screwdriver
Pliers Needlenose pliers Regular pliers Wire cutters Serrated knife Bit driver Can opener Corkscrew Saw Awl Toothpick
What owners say
Most reviewers praise the sharp scissors, useful screwdrivers, effective nail file, and functional knife blade, noting the tool is compact and lightweight. Critics report quality issues with the knife blade, defective tweezers, mechanical flaws in the scissors, and find the tool heavy or bulky.
Read from 9 independent reviews (7 video, 2 reddit). A point becomes a pro or a con only when two or more reviewers made it.
What they agree is good
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Scissors are sharp and functional 5/9
“these are particularly good and effective” Jon Gadget · video
“the main thing i like about the micro is that the scissors are spring-loaded which makes it really easy to use” Naz AllOut · video
“I've got absolutely no complaint with these scissors” Old Guy Stuff - Busy Corner Lane · video
“these scissors they are excellent absolutely excellent” NGMonocrom · video
“these are spring loaded and they're very sharp and they're quite big as well” Mat Ryder Reviews · video
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Screwdrivers are useful and functional 4/9
“one of the really good things about this screwdriver is that it has a really long reach” Jon Gadget · video
“next to the tweezers is the phillips head screwdriver which works well” Naz AllOut · video
“even though it's a flat profile this tool works incredibly well for phillips head screws” NGMonocrom · video
“a tiny little flathead screwdriver which is great for repairing glasses things like that” Mat Ryder Reviews · video
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Nail file is effective 4/9
“we have a file which is perfect for fingernails” Jon Gadget · video
“the nail file works well it's not too coarse it's not too smooth either” Naz AllOut · video
“this is actually a very very good part of this tool right here” Old Guy Stuff - Busy Corner Lane · video
“quite rough definitely gets the job done and a rather aggressive cuticle cleaner” NGMonocrom · video
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Knife blade is sharp and functional 4/9
“it feels actually really good in the hand for a very small blade” Jon Gadget · video
“plenty sharp enough” Maxlvledc · video
“you do get a short length blade it's functional it's sharp” NGMonocrom · video
“that definitely cuts significantly better than my old” Tony Hobbs · video
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Tool is compact and lightweight 3/9
“the first thing you'll notice about the micra is it's super compact and it's very lightweight” Jon Gadget · video
“this is an extremely compact small scissors-based multi-tool and i just find it fantastic” NGMonocrom · video
“it's very basic but it's light and it's not bulky” Mat Ryder Reviews · video
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Tweezers are effective and secure 3/9
“they're pretty effective as well” Jon Gadget · video
“i like that the tweezers are attached to the multi-tool and can't be removed” Naz AllOut · video
“that is a useful little tool as far as I'm concerned” Mat Ryder Reviews · video
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Tool is durable and high quality 3/9
“the tools here are quite precision” Jon Gadget · video
“the steel used to make the tools are really thick and high quality” Naz AllOut · video
“and well build” u/ArtyIiom · reddit
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Tool has good aesthetics and design 3/9
“i prefer the plain stainless steel and i think it looks really neat and functional” Jon Gadget · video
“one in particular that I thought was neat was this stainless steel leatherman micra” u/Hiro_of_Lunar · reddit
“But it’s beautiful” u/ArtyIiom · reddit
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Tool is a classic and popular 2/9
“it was without doubt one of the best if not the best keychain multi-tool you could buy” Jon Gadget · video
“the leatherman micra is still a fantastic very small multi-tool that competes rather well even against more modern butterfly handle opening multi-tools” NGMonocrom · video
What they agree is not
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Knife blade has quality or fit issues 5/9
“the cutting edge of the blade doesn't sit flush with the bottom of the handle which for me makes it awkward to use” Naz AllOut · video
“it doesn't hold its Edge very well at all” Old Guy Stuff - Busy Corner Lane · video
“if you're cutting something you can't really use the full length of the blade if what you're cutting is on a flat surface underneath it because this lower handle gets in the way” NGMonocrom · video
“tiny tiny little blade it's not locking and it's small” Mat Ryder Reviews · video
“blade is bad” u/ArtyIiom · reddit
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Tweezers are defective or inadequate 4/9
“these are the worst tweezers I've ever tried to use in my life” Old Guy Stuff - Busy Corner Lane · video
“these are not the best tweezers they're actually a little bit delicate they're a little bit too easy to snap off and break” NGMonocrom · video
“it's not ideal you're better off with a proper tick removal tool” Mat Ryder Reviews · video
“Tweezers is bad” u/ArtyIiom · reddit
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Scissors have mechanical or quality defects 3/9
“there's too much space between the blades” Maxlvledc · video
“after a certain amount of use when these are brand new what happens is the scissors will bind up on you” NGMonocrom · video
“the scissors blades seem to be damaged” u/Hiro_of_Lunar · reddit
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Tool is heavy or bulky 3/9
“it is a thicker tool and the reason for that is because it has a shell over it” Jon Gadget · video
“i'll decide that well this is just a little heavy for me” NGMonocrom · video
“you don't really get any more functionality for your extra 7 G” Tony Hobbs · video
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No external tools for immediate access 3/9
“there's no external tools here that you can access immediately” Jon Gadget · video
“one thing i don't like about the micra is that there's no access to the tools from the outside you have to open the tool to gain access” Naz AllOut · video
“I don't like that the blade is inside” Tony Hobbs · video
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Scissors cannot cut certain materials 2/9
“no definitely not absolutely not” Maxlvledc · video
“you can’t push in carboard and cut it” u/ArtyIiom · reddit
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Screwdrivers have design or safety flaws 2/9
“the corners of the flathead screwdriver are sharp so be careful not to scratch whatever you're working on” Naz AllOut · video
“this phillips tool really isn't made for heavy duty work or even medium duty work” NGMonocrom · video
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Tool has poor value or quality for price 2/9
“these are £54.95 so not cheap” Mat Ryder Reviews · video
“It's been 30 years since these tools don’t evolved” u/ArtyIiom · reddit
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Ruler is difficult to use or see 2/9
“it's too small to measure anything accurately” Naz AllOut · video
“on the black aluminum handle option it is difficult to see but you do get a ruler feature” NGMonocrom · video
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Where this data comes from
18 source records back this page. 4 fields could not be verified against any of them and are shown as — above.
Show the 18-row source table
| Weight | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 1.8 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Closed length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 2.5 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Open length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 4.2 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Width | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 0.75 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Thickness | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 0.37 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Manufacturer tool count | leatherman.com Leatherman states a tool count of 10. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Tool list | leatherman.com Mapped from the manufacturer tool list on the product page; manufacturer wording and order are preserved. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade steel | leatherman.com Product page specification "Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes a primary blade length of 1.6 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| MSRP (USD) | leatherman.com List price on leatherman.com, USD. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Production status | leatherman.com Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Sheath included | leatherman.com Product description states "Sheath sold separately." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Lanyard attachment | leatherman.com Listed as a product feature: "Key Ring Attachment". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Pocket clip | leatherman.com Not listed among the product features. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade locking | leatherman.com Product page specification "Blade Lock: No"; "Implement Locking: No". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Edge type | leatherman.com The comparison table leaves Blade Edge blank; the tool list names "420HC Knife" and no serrated or combo blade, so the single blade is plain-edged. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Pliers | leatherman.com No pliers appear in the manufacturer tool list; the Micra is built around scissors. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com Page states: "Made in the USA -" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
Not verified: Release year, MSRP (EUR), Blade profile, Outside-accessible blade. Each renders as — above. We would rather show a gap than a number nobody stands behind.
Where it sits
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