History: Wingman

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Wingman.jpg The Leatherman Wingman is a tool that Leatherman came out with along with the Sidekick in 2011 that was aimed at a more budget minded crowd. Being a budget tool they changed a few things on these models to save money. The plier head is a bit different than all the other tools. It has a anvil type cutter vs. the normal bypass cutter and they added spring action pliers. These tools being at a lower price point still are very solidly built tools and are still in production at this time.



Jaws

  • Needlenose/regular pliers that are spring loaded and an anvil type cutter.

Handles/Frame

  • Stainless steel with beveled edges designed for comfort. Includes a pocket clip.

Blades and Tools

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

Blade Characteristics

  • All tools have a polished finish

Locking Mechanism

  • The outside accessible tools have liner locks but the inside accessible tools do not lock

Sheath

  • None originally but you can buy it now with a black nylon pancake type sheath with Velcro flap.

Dimensions

  • Length open = 6 inch/15.3 cm
  • Length closed = 3.8 inch/9.7 cm
  • Width closed = 1.38 inch/3.5 cm
  • Thickness = 0.75 inch/1.9 cm
  • Weight = 7 oz | 198.4 g

Versions

  • None.

Variations

  • None.

Background

Introduced in 2011. Made in the USA. Still in production.
The Wingman has another tool that is just like it except for a slightly different tool set the Sidekick and another almost same tool called the Rev. The Leap is also very similarly built. The handles of the New Wave also have a very similar build and may have been the inspiration for this series. That would also make the Surge and Charge similar. The Wave also has a similar handle type of the Wingman as well.

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