I now carry a Victorinox classic

I like the Juice’s size- most of my other Multi-tools are a bit heavy and bulky- good for a tool kit, less good for routine carry. The Juice, however, just slips in my back pocket and is un-noticed in my work day.

Like I said, the thing I like about the Utili-Key is that I ALWAYS have it with me, if I have my keys- and I almost always have them. I often carry other knives or tools, especially on the job or trail.

The slotted tips are a LITTLE easier at 90 degrees, but they are still a lot more awkward to use than the Phillips. I am also not sure you CAN use the cap lifter at 90 degrees, but I have honestly never used it for that. (Of course, at 180, you’d have to be careful of the ‘razor sharp blade’ the instructions describe.)

The other thing that bugs me about ‘instructions’ like that are that there is nothing in the use of the tool to remind you of a sentence you may have read a year earlier.

Buck Knives, for example, has so far replaced anything I have sent them quickly and for free.

SwissTech product instruction

I do not carry the Utili-Key with me, it lives in my desk drawer at the office. The eyeglass driver is occasionally handy.

[Edited at November 20, 2008 13:04:06 PM.]

On the plus side, the knife is sharp enough for my jobs such as opening of wrappers or cutting some strings. Now-a-day, I am wearing a Swiss Army knife that is many times heavier and larger, but works much better than the U-key.

A couple of things – I have left it on my keys unintentionaly and gotten through airport security. Not sure if they would fuss if they saw it or not.

I worry a little bit about the little screwdriver wearing a hole in my pants pocket as it a bit sharp on the leading edge.

My favorite everyday carry is a Leatherman Skeletool CX though it is much bigger. it is SHARP!!! You could do minor surgeries with this thing!!! The Skeletool fits well in a back pocket or cargo pocket with the clip. Little trick for the clip – put a length of heat shrink tubing on it, it improves the grip a great deal.

Second favorite every day is a Leatherman Squirt P4 on my keychain as well. I have had it for 3-4 years and it is very handy, just a bit bigger and definitely will not get through the airport. I did lose a Micra at security once. The new E4 looks great also with the tweezers.

I also have a Leatherman Charge TI but it is very heavy and only for belt wear. I wear it on weekends and when doing manual labor/hiking/hunting etc. It is also a wonderful device.