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

IDL Tools T-10 and the Leatherman Squirt P4are both about 4 inches long when open

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

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