Leatherman Micra vs Wingman
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 12 of 26 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
The Micra weighs 51 g (1.8 oz) and the Wingman 198 g (7.0 oz), so the Micra is 147 g lighter, 74% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Micra carries 10 tools and the Wingman 14. Blade length is 40.6 mm (1.60 in) against 66 mm (2.60 in).
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Micra weighs 51 g (1.8 oz) and the Wingman 198 g (7.0 oz), so the Micra is 147 g lighter, 74% less. Folded, the Micra is 63.5 mm (2.50 in) long and the Wingman 96.5 mm (3.80 in). The Micra is the slimmer in the pocket: 9.4 mm thick against 14.2 mm for the Wingman.
Sources: Micra: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Wingman: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Micra carries 10 tools and the Wingman 14. Only the Micra has plain-edge knife, nail cleaner, tweezers and nail file. Only the Wingman has needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, wire stripper, combination-edge knife, box cutter, can opener, wood/metal file and package opener.
Sources: Micra: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Wingman: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Blade
Blade length is 40.6 mm (1.60 in) against 66 mm (2.60 in). The Wingman opens its blade one-handed; the Micra does not. The blade locks open on the Wingman and not on the Micra. The edge is plain on the Micra and combination on the Wingman.
Sources: Micra: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Wingman: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Pliers
The Micra has no pliers.
Carry
The Wingman has a pocket clip; the Micra does not.
Sources: Micra: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Wingman: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
What they share
Both carry scissors, phillips screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, ruler, bottle opener.
What reviewers say
Points raised by at least two independent reviewers on YouTube or Reddit, with how many made each one. The quotes behind every point are on the product pages.
Leatherman Micra
9 independent reviewers. All quotes
- ✓ Scissors are sharp and functional 5
- ✓ Screwdrivers are useful and functional 4
- ✓ Nail file is effective 4
- − Knife blade has quality or fit issues 5
- − Tweezers are defective or inadequate 4
- − Scissors have mechanical or quality defects 3
Leatherman Wingman
8 independent reviewers. All quotes
- ✓ Spring-loaded pliers enable one-handed use 7
- ✓ Package opener is useful and effective 4
- ✓ Tool is affordable and good value 4
- − Pliers have poor grip or ergonomics 3
- − Wire cutters crush instead of cutting cleanly 3
- − Scissors are difficult to use or extract 3
Questions
Which is better, the Micra or the Wingman?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Micra if weight matters (it is 147 g lighter), you need a tool only it carries (nail cleaner, tweezers and nail file) or you prefer a plain edge. Choose the Wingman if you need a tool only it carries (needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, wire stripper and 4 more), you prefer a combination edge or you open the blade one-handed.
Which is lighter, the Micra or the Wingman?
The Micra, at 51 g against 198 g for the Wingman, by the manufacturers' published weights.
Is the Micra worth it?
The Micra lists at $49.95, $5.00 per counted tool. Among 9 independent reviewers, the most repeated praise is "Scissors are sharp and functional" (5 of 9), and the most repeated criticism is "Knife blade has quality or fit issues" (5 of 9).
Is the Wingman worth it?
The Wingman lists at $49.95, $3.57 per counted tool. Among 8 independent reviewers, the most repeated praise is "Spring-loaded pliers enable one-handed use" (7 of 8), and the most repeated criticism is "Pliers have poor grip or ergonomics" (3 of 8).