The Leatherman Wingman is a pliers based multitool that is priced more affordable for the deal seeking buyer. Even though the MSRP is $39.85USD it can often be had for less and I consider it a good tool for the money. It has 14 features and still comes with Leatherman's great 25-year Warranty.
Features List:
Spring-Action Needle Nose Pliers
Spring-Action Regular Pliers
Spring-Action Scissors
Spring-Action Wire Cutters
Wire Stripper
420Hc Combo Knife
Bottle Opener
Can Opener
Medium Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Package Opener
Ruler (1 In/2.54 cm)
Wood/Metal File
Small Screwdriver
Sure, the pliers head contains 5 of those 14 functions but the Wingman is still about as much Multitool as many folks would need for a regular day around the house or at work. I specifically like the locking One Handed Opening knife blade for its quick access and the larger scissors, which are also on the outside of the tool. When opening the scissors be sure to open them all of the way so that you engage the spring and the liner lock.
If you are shopping online with Amazon or at the Hardware store and these are on sale be sure to pick one up. You won't be disappointed and for the price it makes a nice multitool for the kitchen or for the glove box of your car.
Monday, August 11, 2014
The Leatherman Micra
The diminutive sized Micra is a scissor based multitool that fits nicely in your jeans fifth pocket. I carry it there to avoid the extra weight on my keychain. It features 10 different tools that you may find useful for your daily tasks.
The tools are:
Scissors (spring action)
420HC Blade
Bottle Opener
Flat/Phillips Screwdriver
Medium Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver
Nail File
Nail Cleaner
Tweezers
Ruler (12cm/4.7in)
If you follow Victorinox feature listings you should also include the Keyring on the Micra.
Its main feature that gets the most usage around here is the Scissors.They are quick to access and come in handy for all sorts of snipping tasks....loose threads, small cuts to paper, fishing line, paracord, even 18awg wire no problem. Sometimes the wire cutting dulls up the scissors. To sharpen them I picked up a tip from the internet. Use Aluminum foil. Make several folds in a sheet of foil and cut through them with your scissors. After about a dozen passes through the foil the scissors have an edge back. If I want them sharper then I make more passes through the foil. I find this works for me but YMMV of course.
The only feature that I haven't used yet is the Ruler. The cm markings are stronger and more consistent than the inch markings on my Micra. Fore accuracy I feel that only measuring up to 4cms will be sufficient, either from 0-4cm or 8-12cm. Beyond that and I can't get the marks to match the markings on my 30cm ruler.
Overall the Micra makes for a great companion carry multitool. It complements the Skeletool very well and many folks will be able to get by with just the Leatherman Micra for their everyday carry.
The tools are:
Scissors (spring action)
420HC Blade
Bottle Opener
Flat/Phillips Screwdriver
Medium Screwdriver
Small Screwdriver
Nail File
Nail Cleaner
Tweezers
Ruler (12cm/4.7in)
If you follow Victorinox feature listings you should also include the Keyring on the Micra.
Its main feature that gets the most usage around here is the Scissors.They are quick to access and come in handy for all sorts of snipping tasks....loose threads, small cuts to paper, fishing line, paracord, even 18awg wire no problem. Sometimes the wire cutting dulls up the scissors. To sharpen them I picked up a tip from the internet. Use Aluminum foil. Make several folds in a sheet of foil and cut through them with your scissors. After about a dozen passes through the foil the scissors have an edge back. If I want them sharper then I make more passes through the foil. I find this works for me but YMMV of course.
The only feature that I haven't used yet is the Ruler. The cm markings are stronger and more consistent than the inch markings on my Micra. Fore accuracy I feel that only measuring up to 4cms will be sufficient, either from 0-4cm or 8-12cm. Beyond that and I can't get the marks to match the markings on my 30cm ruler.
Overall the Micra makes for a great companion carry multitool. It complements the Skeletool very well and many folks will be able to get by with just the Leatherman Micra for their everyday carry.
The Midas Touch - A gold plated Skeletool
A few years ago I picked up a 24K gold plated Skeletool from Texas Tool Crafters. This is my usual pliers based EDC and it is pocket carried. After years of use the plating is still holding up very well. Granted it is worn away on some of the edges and there are scratches but that is to be expected with use.
This is the regular Skeletool with the 420HC Combo Blade. If you are looking for a dressed up or colourful Leatherman Skeletool it is certainly worth looking at the offerings from Texas Tool Crafters.
This is the regular Skeletool with the 420HC Combo Blade. If you are looking for a dressed up or colourful Leatherman Skeletool it is certainly worth looking at the offerings from Texas Tool Crafters.
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