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04-30-08

Swiss Tech Micro-Plus 8-In-1

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This 1.6 oz. tool, manufactured by the makers of the previously-reviewed Utili-Key, can fit on a key chain or in a coin purse, which is where I keep mine. I most often use it for tightening the tiny screws on my glasses, but the small #1 Phillips and flat, pliers, wire cutter/stripper, sheet shear and rule markings (bonus!) are all unbelievably useful at the frequent odd moments you need the right tool which is anywhere but near (particularly the pliers). I have yet to try to go through airport security with it, but the TSA says pliers/screwdrivers and "tools" less than 7 inches can be carried on.

-- Dale Simpson

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Swiss Tech Micro-Plus 8-In-1
$11
Available from Amazon

Manufactured by Swiss+Tech Tools


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#1 | Wed, 07-01-09 12:33
hyder

I've successfully carried this tool onto commercial flights.

 
#2 | Thu, 11-26-09 07:26
StrawberryPie

I've carried one of these for a few years, on many flights. It has been the source of many re-scans in the X ray line. I finally stopped carrying it.

 

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