I was thinking about what to get my dad for his birthday present. I know that he likes to work with tools and does a lot of different projects around the house. I went to the local hardware store to see what I could get for him. I talked to one of the sales representative and I told him about my situation. He told me to get the Leatherman 831426 Wingman Multi-Tool for my dad.
The Leatherman Wingman is a multi-tool that can do just about anything. The tools that are included in the Wingman include a combo knife, pliers, wire cutters, wire stripper, screwdrivers, scissors, metal/wood file, bottle opener, and a can opener. After I gave this tool to my dad, he was very happy with it. He said that this is exactly what he had wanted. A couple of days after he had used the tool, I asked him how he liked it. He said that this tool is up to the quality that a Leatherman should be. The tools are all tools that he uses often. The knife, pliers, and screwdrivers were the ones that he used the most. He even uses the scissors to trim his beard so the tool could be used on your self as well. Some of the things that he likes about the tool include:
- a knife which is serrated with is good for cutting rope
- polished metal surfaces
- exterior accessible scissors
- pocket clip
One issue that he has with this tool though is that he feels the knife is not strong enough. It seems like it could break where the thumb slot is. That being said, this is not a heavy duty tool which is why the tool was pretty cheap.
Although Leatherman took some shortcuts in this multi-tool, it is still a quality tool for a great price. I would imagine the quality is still nearly as good as the more expensive tools. If you want a good multi-tool then this Leatherman is exactly what you need.