Leatherman 831426 Wingman Multi-Tool

by Leatherman

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Leatherman Wingman is just that: your go-to tool for projects around the house, on the job, or at the campsite. A great, lightweight, pocket-sized, stainless steel tool; the Wingman features Leatherman’s patented one-hand opening and newly-designed spring-action jaws. With plenty of handy tools, and backed by a team of designers, assemblers, and manufacturing crew from Portland, Oregon, this is one amazing value. Covered by the Leatherman 25-year warranty.

Product Description

DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR WINGMAN S'up bros and lady bros. I'm the Wingman. Here to help you out with any trouble that es knocking. Car troubles bathroom troubles lady troubles. No trouble. Just remember: "Wingman's got this." And with the Leatherman Wingman tool I'll make quick and easy macaroni out of em. Covered by the Leatherman 25-year warranty unless used for opening peach wine coolers. Opening peach wine coolers does not void Leatherman's 25 year warranty.Specs: Tools:420HC Combo KnifeBottle OpenerCan OpenerMedium ScrewdriverPackage OpenerPhillips ScrewdriverRuler (1 in/2.54 cm)Small ScrewdriverSpring-action Needle nose PliersSpring-action Regular PliersSpring-action scissorsSpring-action Wire CuttersWire StripperWood/Metal File Features:25-year WarrantyAll Locking Outside BladesRemovable Pocket ClipStainless Steel BodyStainless Steel Handles Measurements:2.6 in | 6.6 cm (blade length)3.8 in | 9.7 cm (closed)7 oz | 198.4 g

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005DI0XM4
• Item model number: 831426
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #191 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #9 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Multitools & Accessories > Multitools

Customer Reviews

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Quality not up to Leatherman Standard, October 27, 2011

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John McCoy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 831426 Wingman Multi-Tool (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just picked up a Leatherman Wingman for $25 today. The pros and cons of this multitool are:

Design Pros
-Comes with a clip (but not a sheath) which I prefer because I don't always wear a belt.
-Has polished metal surfaces vs. the Kick/Fuse/Blast series which had a dull finish and looked cheap to me.
-Has the tools I most use (pliers, knife, scissors, screwdrivers)
-Spring loaded pliers
-One-hand opening knife which is exterior accessible
-Knife is 1/2 serrated which is great for cutting rope and other fibrous material
-Scissors are exterior accessible
-Initial experience indicates that the package opener tool works well

Design Cons
-Knife locking mechanism is exactly where I place my thumb and easily activated which could lead to accidental closing

Quality Pros
-Tools (other than pliers see below) feel substantial and of high quality

Qualtiy Cons
-There is a slight side to side play in the pliers. This is my fifth Leatherman and I've never seen this before.
-The wire cutter is unusable because they cutters don't overlap. The metal at the tip of the pliers is slightly elevated on both sides which prevents the pliers from closing enough to allow the wire cutters to overlap. Again, I have never seen this before in a Leatherman. I'm classifying this as a qualilty issue as the wire cutters are unusable like this and I have a hard time believing it was designed this way.

Interestingly, I own a Gerber Suspension Butterfly (also spring loaded and in the same price range) that exhibits play in the pliers and non-closing wire cutters.

If it weren't for the nonfuctional wire cutters I would recommend this multitool based on the low cost (even with the slight play in the pliers and the misplaced knife release). As is, I can only give it 3 stars. I am going to contact Leatherman about this issue and may return the Wingman and see if the wire cutter issues (and pliers play) are unique to my tool.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LEATHERMAN HITS ANOTHER HOMERUN, October 23, 2011

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Johnny Rodriguez "hodric rodriguez" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman 831426 Wingman Multi-Tool (Tools & Home Improvement)

The wingman is pure leatherman quality. I love multitools. I own way too many of every brand. I like many brands Gerber, S.O.G, Victorinox), but partial to leatherman. The leatherman wingman is now going to be my EDC, until their next great creation. I actually used it today to fix one of my sons friends bike while we rode along the long beach bike path. I love that the pliers are spring loaded, you don't get that with the wave, 300, 200, blast, kick, etc. The spring loaded scissors are great. I used them to trim my beard and they work solid. The leatherman gives specs- metal type, tools, etc. on their web site. The wingman feels a little like the victorinox swiss tool-solid, yet the wingman is much less expensive and has the springloaded pliers, and a beefier knife. Good job leatherman!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Affordable quality Leatherman tool. Happy compromise., October 24, 2011

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Ballpark - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leatherman 831426 Wingman Multi-Tool (Tools & Home Improvement)

In summary, this is a mid sized, fully functional, affordable leatherman. The one handed knife access is critical with a tool like this and you can get it much less costly than the other models.

I like the price, tools, belt clip, and spring pliers. As far as negatives, I don't feel the blade is strong and seems like it could snap where the thumb slot is. Its not a heavy duty blade, and its not supposed to be, but that is one of the short cuts they took to get this price point.

Other short cuts include the fact that the pliers are riveted onto the handles. Shouldn't be a problem if its designed right, but seems like that is where the pliers will fail first. Last short cut is the entire assembly is stamped sheet metal. It seems as if they reduced cost based on ease of manufacturability. But it fits together almost perfect.

ALL THAT SAID, this is a great tool, it feels great, and I think will have the same reliability of the more expensive tools. I love it.