I gave 5 stars overall for the weight and convenience; no multi-tool will ever be perfect; it's in my pocket everyday, so the pros outweigh the cons. My only complaints: no file, no measure hashes, typical Leatherman sticking pliers. My favorites: LIGHTWEIGHT!!!, pocket clip, exchangeable driver bits, easy access to driver + cap-lifter, outside access to the very sharp blade. I own and have carried a few Leatherman tools. (Wave, Sidekick, and Skeletool) The one that deserves EDC status is the Skeletool. I found it at HD for an insane deal and am happy I didn't pass it up. Biggest reason my others do not follow me everyday is their heavy weight. The Sidekick attracted me with its pocket-clip, but it's a lot of weight that sags your back pocket; plus the cap-lifter and driver are not readily accessible; your buddy will have the top off his beer with a lighter before you have out your handy-dandy opener. ★(more on the Sidekick below). I find my most used tools are the driver & cap-lifter, and they are both quickly accessible; as opposed to other models with those same items in fold-out form. The blade, also easy to get to, is incredibly sharp; after plenty of pocket time it has a small blot of rust likely from a contact point when closed, but is overall immaculate and has maintained its edge. ("Maintained" compared to other blades that dull simply from corrosion even without use.) I carry a dedicated blade, and this one's razor sharpness is reserved for threads, self-manicure duties, and food (minus a cutting board). I'm a tradesmen. The pliers... the pliers are what they are; never a replacement for a dedicated tool. I don't expect any function of any multi-tool to be without fault. However some improvement could be made: The jaws are a bit dainty, but proportionately sized to the handle; so that's ok, and I will say that the tips are precise in their contact (they can pluck a hair), and the flats have an offset pivot point which gives a better grasp of wire and such (same as a linesman plier has a gap when fully closed, because you're not picking up paper with this). I will add that the pivot lock-up is tight, and zero wiggle is detected. MY ONE MAIN GRIPE with this plier is the wire-cutter. As with most Leathermans the wire-cutter is a "scissor" type, so some attempts at wire cuts end with no cut at all; instead the jaws close with the wire sandwiched between, and the hinge binds. Not a big deal, but clearing the bind can tear up your hands and is, most of all, a frustration; most times you get lucky by closing and opening the tool. I just remain choosy about what types of wire I will cut with it. The apex of the jaw has a point for cutting "heavy-guage" wire, and I find this useful for stripping wire. I wish it could have the cutting jaws of the Sidekick; an "anvil" type cutter with metal-on-metal where there is no chance of a bind. Since the plier jaws are a bit undersized for some tasks, I wouldn't mind nixing them altogether for a diagonal wire cutter. In my daily use, this has what I need the most. In fact I sometimes realize after making a trip to my truck "dang, I could've used my Leatherman." For my trade, I wish this had a file for smoothing & reaming, and measurement increments etched somewhere. However it still goes with me everday for its light weight design. ★- Poor cap-lifter access on the Sidekick, but it's also a can-opener (Skeletool is strictly a cap-lifter), and the driver is a "last resort" fold-out type; no match for the changeable bit type. The pliers are nice for wire cutting, but evermoreso disproportionately dainty compared to the handle. They are sprung, which is also nice.

Pros: Accurate, Durable, Easy to Use, Light Weight, Sturdy, commonly needed tools, attractive appearance

Cons: scissor cutter, no file