We appreciated the added safety over using the main knife blade. The package opener is a small sharpened hook used for opening boxes and plastic clamshells. Wingman Additional Blade: Leatherman also included a package opener on the Wingman. The Wingman has a hybrid edge with a straight edge on the front half of the blade and the bottom half serrated. The Sidekick has a straight edge for the entire blade. Wingman vs Sidekick Knife Blade: Leatherman used their normal clip-point blade style on both tools. The blade position on the handle means you can only open it with your right thumb, sorry lefties. Straight from the box the blade deploys smoothly with the large thumb hole and liner locks hold it open securely. It is no surprise that Leatherman uses their standard 420HC steel for the knife blade on their entry level multi tools, it is proven and gets the job done. Sheath and carabiner included Knife Blades.Outside-accessible one-hand opening knife blade.Each tool has a thumbnail hook for opening but we found it easier to simply push them open from the back, especially since they all clump together and come out at once. It takes a little getting use to folding the knife blade toward your thumb when it is still on the release, but with a little coordination there is no risk of cutting yourself.īecause of how the pliers fold into the handles, all tools on the inside of the handles must be shorter to make room. Both lock in place with liner locks that hold securely and release cleanly with a press of your thumb. The knife blade is setup for one-handed opening using your right thumb, the secondary tool also opens one-handed with your left thumb. Similarly, when you unfold the pliers the handles are rounded over but the rough finish and thinner stainless steel used in construction make them less comfortable to hold. Leatherman rounded the corners of the working surfaces in contact with your hands but there are some noticeably rough edges. They have a good heft and feel sturdy, but are not as refined as other tools like the Wave+. Pick up the Wingman or Sidekick and I immediately notice the difference compared to other modern Leatherman multitools.
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See our Test Procedures for full details. Scissors Blade Length: Length of sharpened edge measured with jaws at 90° Jaw Width: Measured at widest point with jaws fully closed Jaw Length: Measured from wire cutters to pliers tip Jaw Opening: Measured at pliers tip at max extension Pliers Reach: Measured from the pliers tip to the shoulders of the handle Knife Length: Measured as length of sharpened edge
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(Base – Tip) 0.28 – 0.10 in 0.28 – 0.10 in Pliers Reach 2.3 in 2.3 in Jaw Opening 1.48 in 1.48 in Jaw Length 1.25 in 1.25 in Jaw Width 1.0 in 1.0 in Scissors Blade Length 0.95 in n/a Wire Cutters V-cutter style V-cutter style Phillips Driver #2 #2 Flat Drivers Small & Medium Small & Medium Openers Can/Bottle opener Can/Bottle opener File Coarse 1.5 in Coarse 1.5 in Other Tools Package Opener Straight edge Straight Edge Length 1.2 in 2.4 in Serrated Edge Length 1.2 in n/a Blade Steel 420HC 420HC Pliers Thickness L x W x H 3.8 x 1.4 x 0.7 in 3.8 x 1.4 x 0.7 in Weight 7 oz 7 oz One Hand Tools Knife Bladeīlade Length 2.4 in 2.4 in Main Blade Style Clip Point Specifications: Leatherman Wingman vs Sidekick Feature Leatherman Today we are reviewing the features, build quality, and utility of the Leatherman Wingman and Sidekick multi tools.
The Wingman and Sidekick don’t have the top of the line materials or build quality but they get the job done. The handle scales are thinner than other models and the fit and finish is good but not as nice as the Leatherman Wave+. However the design is showing its age and at current prices they are not the great value they once were. The Sidekick replaces the scissors with a saw, trades the package opener for a small serrated knife blade, and adds a lanyard ring and carabiner – all the other tools are identical.įor the money you can afford to have one in your tackle box, hunting kit and the glovebox of all your vehicles and not worry too much if they get lost or ‘grow legs’. Inside tools are can/bottle opener, wire stripper, small/medium flatheads, Phillips driver, ruler, file, and a package opener. The Wingman features large scissors and a combo edge knife that are both accessible from the outside with one hand. Both the Wingman and Sidekick have spring-loaded pliers with forged v-cutter style wire cutters.
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