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TSA Compliant Tools: Gerber Dime Travel Vs. Leatherman Style PS

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We put two travel-friendly multi-tools to the test. Here, the Leatherman Style PS takes on the Gerber Dime Travel.

Ounce for ounce, multi-tools are some of the most valuable wilderness companions. But if the path to your next adventure winds through an airport security terminal, you may find yourself out of luck.

I’ve been on nearly as many planes as hiking trails this past year, which led me to test two of the most popular travel friendly multi-tools – the Gerber Dime Travel ($25) and the Leatherman Style PS ($25).

Gerber Dime Travel vs.  Leatherman Style PS

The gimmick here is simple — since blades and airlines don’t mix, Gerber and Leatherman took two popular models and replaced the sharps with something a little less threatening.

This allows you to address everyday tasks, even within the confines of the terminal. But which is the better option for you? Here’s how they stack up.

What’s the Same

At first glance, these multi-tools appear to be very similar. Both retail for $25 (though the Dime is noticeably cheaper on Amazon). Both companies build these around a set of pliers, with an assembly of files, drivers, and bottle openers. Heck, both even include an onboard set of tweezers.

Best of all, the Dime and the Style PS each have a set of scissors. This allows you to head to the airport armed with at least a modest amount of cutting power. No longer will you have to yank tags from items purchased on the concourse or use pens to punch through plastic wrap. It’s a small advantage, but a noticeable one.

Both of these multi-tools can be handy in other ways too. I’ve used each to help disassemble larger items and perform various tasks around the house. They’ve also come in handy at work, turning the occasional bolt or screw. For superficial tasks, the Gerber and the Leatherman perform almost identically.

What’s Different

Upon diving into the details, however, you’ll discover two very different tools. Most noticeable is the build quality.

While the Leatherman’s surface is smooth and nicely contoured, the Gerber is sharp and roughly finished. It will, without hesitation, claw at whatever else is in your pocket. The Gerber is also noticeably thicker than the Style, though they share a closed length of just under 3-inches. At 2.2-ounces, the Dime is also heftier than the 1.58-ounce Style.

While these may seem like trivial differences, they cause the Gerber to carry much less pleasantly than its counterpart.

Then we get to the tools themselves. Sure, the Dime has a couple more functions. But one of these is advertised as a “zipper puller.” Why would you go through the trouble of pulling out your multi-tool just to open a zipper?

“Well,” you might say, “perhaps it’s stuck.”

But in my experience, yanking on a caught zipper will just break the thing. Do you really need a tool for that?

As mentioned, both are built on a butterfly pliers platform. But if you look closely at the accompanying wire cutters, you’ll notice that the Dime’s aren’t very sharp. I decided to test them anyway, and came to a conclusion – these are wire crushers, not cutters.

Any attempt to snip metal will cause the jaws to deform, forcing you to use the wire itself to pry open the jaws.

The Leatherman has no such issue. I was able to cleanly snip several pieces of wire without difficulty.

Comparing the scissors is, as the expression goes, same song, different verse. The Dime’s can cut, but nowhere near as well as the Style’s.

Ditto for the function of the file and bit drivers. The Gerber’s bottle opener is perhaps a bit more robust than its counterpart, but the perpetual protrusion swings the convenience factor back to the Leatherman. It also gets in the way of one of the bit drivers, which is a pretty unfortunate design flaw.

This wasn’t a close call for me — the Style PS is a better tool on every front. But things may not be as cut and dry as they appear.

The Winner: Leatherman Style PS

To be honest, I came into this test expecting to hate the Dime Travel. I’ve previously tested a standard model , and it was one of the worst multi-tools I’ve ever owned.

The Travel shares a few issues with the bladed model — questionable assembly, gritty action, and iffy materials. But with a cost of just over $15 on Amazon, it really isn’t a bad deal. Compare this to something like the Victorinox Jetsetter 3 ($18), and the Dime looks like a good option.

But the Dime is not great for everyday carry, let alone trekking into the wilderness. The Style PS, on the other hand, is compact and rugged enough to throw in a pocket or pack while still passing muster with the TSA. I should know, because I actually do EDC the little guy in these photos.

So, if you find yourself in need of an airline-friendly multi-tool on your next adventure, check out the Leatherman Style PS and the Gerber Dime Travel. While my preference for the former is clear, the latter is a serviceable option at a bargain price.

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Gerber Essentials Dime Travel Bladeless Multi-Tool

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This multi-tool device at first had me shaking my head as to whether it would be allowed through security. Surely, I would be stopped. Yet, I was only stopped a quarter of the time (mostly overseas), and when they looked at it, they realized that there were no sharp corners. So it passed through.

But, how could something so small do so many things?

The Gerber Essentials Dime Travel Bladeless Multitool has a pair of scissors, bottle opener, tweezers, wire cutter, and even nail file. Yes, this tool is, believe it or not, unisex!

I found this tool especially useful to take to conferences or exhibitions because it is useful in setting up a booth or preparing for a meeting. I liked that there is a ring where you can tie it to your lanyard so it does not easily get lost in your bag. Travelers will find the zipper hook to be especially useful if a jacket or luggage zipper breaks mid-trip.

Despite being so small, it is ergonomically friendly and easy to use even in small or tight places. The scissors come in handy in a lot of situations, especially in an airport where scissors are typically verboten.

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Meet Gerber’s TSA-Approved Pocket Multi-Tool

We’re not sure if wire-cutters really belong on a plane, but this tool definitely belongs in our pockets.

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The pocket multi-tool is a staple in every gear aficionado’s roster. From Swiss Army Knives and beyond, the convenience of having a full array of tools in a compact package can’t be beat. But what good does it do you if your gear can’t travel everywhere you do?

Gerber’s new Dime Travel solves this problem by going bladeless, while keeping all the essential functions you need in a TSA-approved tool. The interior houses spring-loaded pliers; if you use them frequently, this is a much needed upgrade over those that don’t have tension. Throw in wire cutters, a bottle opener, medium and small flat drivers, tweezers, scissors, and more for a beast of miniature proportions that packs a whopping 12 functions.

Our personal favorite may be the zipper-pull, ideal for busted suitcases and backpacks on the road. Like all Gerber products, the Dime Travel features their famed lifetime warranty, making the $25 you’ll shell out for it seem inconsequential. It’s made from stainless steel and still looks like it could inflict some damage on more than just beer caps, so we’re a little surprised it’s plane-proof, but we’re definitely not complaining.

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As EDCers, we have our tools on us at all times to stay prepared. Unfortunately, traveling isn't one of those times. So when you can't get past security without leaving your trusty multitool at home because of its blade, what can you do?

Go bladeless, that's what. Gerber understands that security shouldn't come at the cost of an entire toolkit, so they've updated one of their most popular multitools by removing its edge. The Gerber Dime Travel multitool still features 12 functions, with 2 of them replaced with travel-friendly alternatives. A double-sided file replaces its knife, and a zipper pull hook takes the place of the package opener tool. The rest of its tools are intact, which include pliers, scissors, and a variety of drivers and openers that fold into its butterfly-opening handles.

It's still the same Dime that's great for everyday carry, only this time you don't have to compromise to take it with you on your excursions. Pick one up from Amazon at the link below.

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• Compact and study mini multi-tool perfect for your pocket or on your keys as an everyday tool.
• No blade, perfect for every day carry.
• 12 different tools.
• Sturdy stainless steel construction
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The Dime Travel takes Gerber's clever mini keychain multi-tool and adds features for use during and after air travel. This is a bladeless keychain multi-tool, making it safe for use in facilities with a no-knife standard, as well as for the airport security line. It suspends neatly from a keychain and provides resource for a wide swath of problem-solving potential. With its series of useful tools, including spring-loaded needle nose pliers, the tiny, lightweight Dime spins out assistance as needed.

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