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Wingman
A 198 g entry-level tool at USD 49.95 with spring-action pliers and scissors and a combo-edge 66 mm 420HC blade that locks and opens one-handed. Only the blade locks; Leatherman lists implement locking as "No". Built in Portland, Oregon.
Specs verified 2026-09-30 · 1 source · 3 fields we could not verify, shown as —
Full specification
- Weight
- 198 g
- Weight (imperial)
- 7.0 oz
- Closed length
- 96.5 mm
- Closed length (imperial)
- 3.80 in
- Open length
- 152.4 mm
- Width
- 32.3 mm
- Thickness
- 14.2 mm
- Manufacturer
- Leatherman
- Product family
- Wingman
- Release year
- —
- Status
- In production
- Country of manufacture
- United States
- Tool count (manufacturer)
- 14
- Cost per tool
- $3.57
- Warranty
- 25-year warranty
- Blade steel
- 420HC56-58 HRCThe workhorse stainless of the multitool world. It does not hold an edge for long, but it takes one back in seconds on almost anything.dulls quicklyvery rust-resistanteasy to sharpenYou will sharpen it more often than a premium steel, and you will find that easier than owning a premium steel that has gone blunt. Editorial guidance, not a measured specification.
- Blade length
- 66 mm
- Edge type
- combination
- Blade profile
- Modified Drop Point
- Locking
- Yes
- One-hand opening
- Yes
- Outside accessible
- Yes
- Pliers type
- both
- Wire cutters
- Yes
- Replaceable cutters
- No
- Hard-wire cutters
- No
- Crimper
- No
- Pocket clip
- Yes
- Lanyard attachment
- —
- Sheath included
- No
Tool inventory · 14 mapped
Spring-action Needlenose Pliers · Spring-action Regular Pliers · Spring-action Wire Cutters · Wire Stripper · 420HC Combo Knife · Spring-action Scissors · Package Opener · Ruler (1.5 in | 3.8 cm) · Can Opener · Bottle Opener · Wood/Metal File · Phillips Screwdriver · Medium Screwdriver · Small Screwdriver
What reviewers report
Recurring praise: Spring-loaded pliers enable one-handed use (7 contributors); Package opener is useful and effective (4 contributors); Tool is affordable and good value (4 contributors). Recurring criticism: Pliers have poor grip or ergonomics (3 contributors); Wire cutters crush instead of cutting cleanly (3 contributors); Scissors are difficult to use or extract (3 contributors).
Based on 8 sources from 8 independent contributors (8 video). A report is recurring when three people mention it or when it appears across both platforms.
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Spring-loaded pliers enable one-handed use 7 · recurring
“Pliers are super handy they're spring-loaded” Jake Does Stuff · video
“the pliers on this guy uh spring loaded” Nick Shabazz · video
“after getting used to the one-hand functionality of these spring-action pliers, I got to say it's a really nice feature” Ryan F Williams · video
“they're spring operated that's pretty nice” D&E In The Garage · video
“this has spring action pliers” BrutallyHonest · video
“it had spring actuated pliers so for one-handed operation works really well” Wingman115 · video
“They have a nice spring-loaded action to them” Product Prodigy · video
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Package opener is useful and effective 4 · recurring
“this package opener comes in very handy” Jake Does Stuff · video
“the package opener on the Wingman really is easier to use and works a lot better” Ryan F Williams · video
“I think that's probably my favorite tool on there” D&E In The Garage · video
“I've used it on a few and it worked really well” Wingman115 · video
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Tool is affordable and good value 4 · recurring
“the other ones we either a little bit too expensive for they are or at least I couldn't justify that spend given what I'm using…” Jake Does Stuff · video
“the price on this is actually pretty competitive” Nick Shabazz · video
“I would say go ahead and spend the I think I saw it on their site for $34 if you want a good good quality” D&E In The Garage · video
“for $30 you can't beat the value of this” Wingman115 · video
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Pocket clip is included and useful 4 · recurring
“I do appreciate the fact that this comes with a pocket clip” Nick Shabazz · video
“you've got a little clip there so you can clip it onto your pocket which is good so you don't actually need a holster for…” Darren Yeo - Tech & Reviews · video
“it's always like accessible um at the top of your pocket” BrutallyHonest · video
“On the back, you've got your clip so that you can place it in your pocket or on your waistband or belt” Product Prodigy · video
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Scissors are large and usable 3 · recurring
“the scissors are clearly not an afterthought” Ryan F Williams · video
“the size of the scissors is very generous as well you know it's uh you know it's definitely usable um does the trick” Darren Yeo - Tech & Reviews · video
“they're pretty um robust” BrutallyHonest · video
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Tool is small and pocket-friendly 3 · recurring
“when it comes to the form factor the weight and the features I need like need need from a multi-tool that lives in my pocket…” Jake Does Stuff · video
“this really does function well for more of a minimalist tool” Ryan F Williams · video
“this feels significantly smaller” BrutallyHonest · video
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Tool feels solid and secure 3 · recurring
“this feels way more solid” Jake Does Stuff · video
“they do stay out quite definitely quite firm” Darren Yeo - Tech & Reviews · video
“I've never had a blade or one of the tools come loose yet” Wingman115 · video
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Scissors are accessible without opening tool 2 · repeated
“there are some relatively decent scissors” D&E In The Garage · video
“this has externally accessible scissors” BrutallyHonest · video
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Tool is durable and high quality 2 · repeated
“it's lasted me for a really long time as well and you know being knocked around constantly dropped and I mean it still looks like…” Darren Yeo - Tech & Reviews · video
“Leatherman continues to be the gold standard when it comes to tools that last a very long time” Product Prodigy · video
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Knife has locking mechanism 2 · repeated
“it's uh also locking” Nick Shabazz · video
“this is a nice big knife that snaps into place when it's open” Product Prodigy · video
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Knife blade is sharp 2 · repeated
“I just found that these type of knives they stay sharper for longer” Jake Does Stuff · video
“it came right out of the box real sharp” Wingman115 · video
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Design is simple and lacks bloat 2 · repeated
“I just kind of appreciate the Simplicity of this” Jake Does Stuff · video
“it does offer a great balance of tools, handy features, and Leatherman's 25-year warranty” Ryan F Williams · video
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Includes wire stripper 2 · repeated
“I do like the uh the addition of the wire stripper” Nick Shabazz · video
“that actually worked really well” D&E In The Garage · video
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Can opener works well 2 · repeated
“this wasn't a bad can opener” D&E In The Garage · video
“the can opener worked really well” Wingman115 · video
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Ergonomically comfortable 2 · repeated
“definitely say these Pliers are way more comfortable to use” BrutallyHonest · video
“ergonomically it feels really good” Wingman115 · video
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Pliers have poor grip or ergonomics 3 · recurring
“when you're using the pliers I just would loved for this to be a little bit more grippy” Jake Does Stuff · video
“the ergonomics on the Pliers are just downright terrible” Nick Shabazz · video
“oh it hurts your hand a lot actually because of how uneven this is” D&E In The Garage · video
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Wire cutters crush instead of cutting cleanly 3 · recurring
“if I'm cutting wires, this tends to just crush them as opposed to getting a nice clean cut” Ryan F Williams · video
“F that was terrible I'll bet you the scissors could have cut better than that” D&E In The Garage · video
“these I found did more of a smashing and crimping than anything else” Wingman115 · video
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Scissors are difficult to use or extract 3 · recurring
“this little lever is just so tiny it kind of cuts into your thumb” Jake Does Stuff · video
“extracting those scissors is kind of a it's a very nail Nicky sort of phenomenon” Nick Shabazz · video
“This little spring has a tendency to slide out of place on me” Ryan F Williams · video
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Package opener is redundant or useless 2 · repeated
“I'm not a big fan of having both a knife and a package opener on this tool” Nick Shabazz · video
“put a freaking box cutter interiorly in a knife that has an exteriorly accessible knife” BrutallyHonest · video
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Flathead screwdriver is too thick 2 · repeated
“there's very few screws that I can actually use this against” Jake Does Stuff · video
“the Flathead driver on this guy is really really kind of weirdly thick” Nick Shabazz · video
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Phillips screwdriver is poorly designed 2 · repeated
“It has pretty much non-existent teeth, making it really hard to screw in anything but the smallest little screws” Ryan F Williams · video
“it feels slightly less uh snug in most of the screws” BrutallyHonest · video
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Pocket clip is cheap or disliked 2 · repeated
“The pocket clip leaves a lot to be desired, and I've read a lot of people online have had issues with this bending” Ryan F Williams · video
“it has a belt clip here that I'm not a big fan of” Wingman115 · video
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Knife blade has play or flexes 2 · repeated
“there's a little play in the blade that I haven't been able to solve even with tightening the top screws” Ryan F Williams · video
“I would be worried about break in this blade” D&E In The Garage · video
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Ruler is too small or useless 2 · repeated
“it's just is too small to do anything useful with” Darren Yeo - Tech & Reviews · video
“it doesn't even have any numbers it's just well so what is it” D&E In The Garage · video
Wire cutter works well on thin cables Wire cutter jaws do not cross Scissors lock in place Scissors work well with spring action Tool is bulky for everyday carry Tool feels flimsy or chintzy Lacks a functional lanyard hole Knife blade is too short
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Where this data comes from
24 source records back this page. 3 fields could not be verified against any of them and are shown as — above.
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| Weight | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 7 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Closed length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 3.8 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Open length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 6 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Width | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 1.27 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Thickness | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 0.56 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Manufacturer tool count | leatherman.com Leatherman states a tool count of 14. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Tool list | leatherman.com Mapped from the manufacturer tool list on the product page; manufacturer wording and order are preserved. Mapped from the manufacturer's own tool wording using the shared comparison categories. | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade steel | leatherman.com Product page specification "Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel". | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Blade length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes a primary blade length of 2.6 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| MSRP (USD) | leatherman.com List price on leatherman.com, USD. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Production status | leatherman.com Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com. | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Sheath included | leatherman.com Product description states "Sheath sold separately." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com Product description states "Built in our Portland, Oregon factory". | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com states USA Disagrees with the accepted value "United States". Page states: "Made in the USA -" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-28 |
| Pocket clip | leatherman.com Listed as a product feature: "Replaceable Pocket Clip". | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Blade locking | leatherman.com Product page specification "Blade Lock: Yes" and feature "Locking Blade"; "Implement Locking: No" for the remaining tools. | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Replaceable cutters | leatherman.com Tool list names "Spring-action Wire Cutters" only, with no hard-wire cutters and no replaceable inserts. | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| One-hand opening | leatherman.com Page states: "One-hand Operable Features
Open and use features with one hand, keeping your other hand free when you need it most." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Outside-accessible blade | leatherman.com Page states: "Outside-Accessible Features
Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded." | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Spring-action Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Hard-wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Spring-action Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer page | 2026-08-26 |
| Edge type | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Edge
Combo" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Warranty | leatherman.com Page states: "That’s why we offer our 25-year warranty, so you can be confident your Leatherman lasts for a lifetime." | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
| Pliers type | leatherman.com Page states: "01 Spring-action Needlenose Pliers; 02 Spring-action Regular Pliers" | Manufacturer page | 2026-09-30 |
Not verified: Release year, MSRP (EUR), Lanyard attachment. Each renders as — above. We would rather show a gap than a number nobody stands behind.
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