The Squirt ES4 is another keychain style tool in the Leatherman lineup. It has wire strippers as the base for the frame and also adds a pair of scissors as one of it's tools. This tool and the Squirt PS4 replaced the Squirt P4, Squirt E4 and the Squirt S4 back in 2010.
Jaws
- The jaws of the ES4 have needlenose pliers and an electrician wire stripper and are spring loaded.
Handles/Frame
- Stainless steel frame with aluminum anodized scales on the handles.
Blades and Tools
Spring-action Needlenose PliersSpring-action Wire Strippers (20GA, 18GA, 16GA, 14GA, & 12GA)
Spring-action Wire Cutters
420HC Knife
Spring-action Scissors
Flat/Phillips Screwdriver
Bottle Opener
Wood/Metal File
Medium Screwdriver
Blade Characteristics
- All the tools are polished, the knife blade has a chisel grind.
Locking Mechanism
- None.
Sheath
- The Squirt sheath is more of a sleeve type sheath that come in black and grey.
Dimensions
- Length open = 4 inch/10.2 cm
- Length closed = 2.25 in | 5.75 cm
- Width closed = 0.75 inch/1.9 cm
- Thickness = 0.38 inch/1 cm
- Weight = 2 oz | 57 g
Versions
- Early versions of this tool until July 2010 (the first run) came out with torx screws but later versions of it came out with rivets.
Variations
- The ES4 comes in blue, red and black.
Background
- Introduced in 2010. Made in the USA. Still in production.
Related Tools
- The Squirt ES4 has several similar tools. The Squirt P4, Squirt E4, Squirts S4 and Squirt PS4 all have the same handles and even similar tool loadouts. The Micra is the original keychain tool from Leatherman. The Style PS, Style CS and the Style are all similar to the Squirt line as well.
More Info
- Squirt ES4/PS4 Owner's Club - in the Multitool.org forums
- Squirt PS4 rivet/torx screw timeline - in the Multitool.org forums
- Squirt PS4 rivet/torx screw timeline - in the Multitool.org forums
- 2010 Shot - the Squirt ES4 and PS4 - in the Multitool.org forums