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The first item we will be reviewing is the Leatherman Wingman (Link at bottom of page). I was given this multitool by my uncle as thanks for being in his wedding. It was my first Leatherman.
The Wingman is an excellent multitool to begin with, but it does have some major flaws if it is going to be used a lot. For my purposes as a Boy Scout who camps a lot and is outdoors constantly, I pair mine with the Leatherman Rebar (Link at bottom of page), which will be reviewed later.
Some of the problems I have with it are:
- No sheath. The Wingman does not come with a sheath, but only with a built-in pocket clip. As you can see in the images below, I purchased a sheath separately for it (Link at bottom of page). The sheath is also the same one for the Rebar and several others.
- Non-exchangeable bits. Unlike the larger Leatherman multitools, the bits are not exchangeable, which really isn't a huge issue, but it is still something to keep in mind.
- Size. By definition, the Wingman is a smaller multitool, so don't expect a large one. See the link at bottom of the page for exact dimensions.
- Few tools. The Wingman, as I stated before, is an excellent beginner multitool. Unfortunately, its low cost and small size mean that it does not contain nearly as many tools as the large ones. With Leatherman multitools, you get what you pay for!
- No real locking mechanism on most tools. Only the knife and scissors lock in place, the others slip with a firm push. This is annoying and potentially dangerous in certain situations.
On to the pictures!
Empty sheath-front (beside US Quarter)
Empty sheath-back
As you can see, the sheath has been worn quite a bit. I have owned it for about 1.5 years now and worn it almost daily. Only signs of wear, no signs of tear. It will last several more years.
Closed-front. Text says "Leatherman Wingman"
Closed-back. Text on pocket clip says "Leatherman"
External-Access Tools
External-Access Knife: half fine, half serrated
External-Access Scissors: Spring allows easy one-handed use
Internal-Access Tools
Pliers: Spring-loaded
Excellent Spring-loaded pliers. Very strong and they grip well, but they are slightly curved on the edges with make it somewhat difficult to grip some things. Also, the spring makes the pliers a bit weaker, but I have not had a problem with them being too weak.
Curved awl
File-front
Back of file is a ruler
Standard Bottle-opener
Phillips screwdriver
Flat screwdriver
Sheath with Wingman inside (closed)
Sheath with Wingman inside (open)
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