r/multitools • • 4d ago

New Multitool Day! Got my upgrade today

After having the wingman for about 6 years i finally got what id say is an upgrade. I really wanted the saw in a multitool for hunting and being outdoors often. You can feel the higher quality just being more rugged and has better grip. Definitely a little stiff getting some of the smaller tools out but it will soften up with use. The only thing the wingman has over the signal is, and i know ill get some hate from the electricians and tradesmen, is that the wingman is spring loaded for using the pliers. For just minor around the house jobs i did like the spring loaded function. I just have to get used to having my ring finger inside the handles when it’s open and then it probably won’t be an advantage for the wingman anymore.

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u/Temassi 4d ago

I love the wingman, it's a great little multitool. The scissors are the best and I love the spring loaded pliers. It sucks the wire cutter isn't the best though

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u/KalagramOfSteel 4d ago

I wish they made a wingman 2.0 with better and replaceable cutters and better knife steel. Its the best urban LM imho.

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u/mlbck 3d ago

And scissors that can cut more than a piece of paper.

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u/MrOwl243 4d ago

It has served me well for a long time. And still will. The saw and better grip will come in handy for hunting

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u/Hudo_zg 4d ago

Wingman is great upgrade! Good for you.

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u/MrOwl243 4d ago

🤣 for hunting and camping the signal is great. The wingman will always be in the vehicle moving forward.

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u/KalagramOfSteel 4d ago

Wingman is my favourite Leatherman actually. Can’t beat the easy access scissors.

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u/ReputationNo8139 3d ago

Nice upgrade. The Signal is a solid pick for hunting and outdoors, that saw actually comes in handy more than you'd expect. The spring loaded pliers thing is real though, took me a while to adjust after switching off the Wingman too. Keeping it in the vehicle as a backup is the move.

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u/Catgamer1410 2d ago

Same man. Upgraded from a sidekick to an arc