![]() ![]() ![]() NexTool state that the hardness of principal function parts on the Mini Sailor is higher than HRC 50. After quenching, 420J2 stainless steel is harder than 420J1 steel but it would have been good if better quality steel were used, even if that had raised the price point a little. ![]() Main materials are 420J1 and 420J2 steels. There are six small slots on each side of the tool that go some way to improve the aesthetics and probably remove a gram or two. The requirement of keeping the frame fairly stiff for the pliers to work efficiently is probably behind the lack of internalised skeletonising. If just the blade were wanted to quickly open a package or cut a piece of cordage, then it is but a moment to unfold the blade, carry out the task, then fold it away. If then pocket carried, outside tools can gather a bit of pocket fluff and debris, but where slipped into a ditty bag this would not be an issue. Three Points of the Compass is a fan of multi-tools that have their frame tools on the outside as they are so much easier to access that way without having to unfold the entire tool. I am more interested in how the small multi-tools in general, and the Mini Sailor in particular, suits backpacking or Every Day Carry (EDC). though I don’t think this little tool would suit a pocket clip as it is so small and light that it could easily be lost if carried that way. This is a little heavy to be hanging with a set of keys but it is certainly small enough to be carried that way if that is your wish. Bottom row- Squirt ES4: 54.3g, Squirt PS4: 56.9g, Style PS: 44.9g Second row- Dime: 66.4g, Dime Travel: 68g. Weights, top row- Mini Sailor: 83.6g, Mini Flagship: 79.4g, Vise: 68g. Toolsets of ten pliers based keychain multi-tools compared. ![]()
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