Side by Side Comparison of: Stanley vs Leatherman

I've owned Leatherman and Gerbers. I've used Stanley tools my whole life and I've never been disappointed with the quality and durability. While some may downgrade this tool in favor of the more expensive brands, what do you actually use it for other than to sub for the proper tool in doing any kind of job? I've also lost my Leathermans and Gerbers, so at this price, if I lose it, I'm only out $10. Great tool for a great price. I call 5 stars on this one.

I have been looking for cost friendly and efficient products for my bug out bag. I have checked out the big box stores and other online retailers for similar products. What I found was they charge double or more for the same thing. The others may hae far superior quality but this is not a tool I will use everyday. Nor will I put it thru terribly hard times. It's incase of emergency. My only issue is that the loop on the holder cannot be opened so as to attach to my molle pack. Not a necessity just a luxury.

I bought one of these for my son. I actually have a Leatherman myself, but like this one almost as much. It is actually a great value. My son loves to carry it on his belt, so we end up using it a lot just because it is there and available. For the price you can't beat it. It feels pretty sturdy. Not as smooth in operation as the Leatherman Wave but just as functional so far. I bought several more for friends.

I put together emergency kits for friends and family and when I came across this item I was immediately able to take a half dozen other items out of the kit saving money and space. It is listed as a 12-in-1 multi tool but really there is so much more you can do with it. I include one of these now in all my kits and I have one in my car and the car my wife uses. A great number of tools for a great price. And with Amazon Prime it was dropped at my door just a couple days after I made the purchase. The Stanley multi tool is very well built and sturdy. I trust that these will last many, many years and I recommend that everyone have one of these in the bottom of their bag, in their car, or in the drawer of your kitchen where "stuff" is placed that you know you'll need from time to time.

So far it looks and feels well made. The weight and size is convenient for pocket or belt carry. The belt pouch is set up in a way that lets the top hang out away from your body too much for my taste. So it can catch on things pretty easy, however this is something I've noticed about may belt pouches of various qualities so it's hard to blame this particular product. The pouch is well made, I didn't really expect that so as long as the belt loop doesn't rip like many I've used, it should hold up well.The small tools did require me to open the large tool first to open them up, at least the first time. Now they open just fine. They do require some grip and if someone is weak or lacking in grip, they may have trouble, at lest at first till they break it in.I can open everything and close everything with one hand if I use my leg or torso, so if you're injured while camping or something, this tool could probably still be used. Same thing if you have to hold something with your other hand. The pliers don't have a spring, but hold open well enough for one handed use.I was worried about the skeletal design, I had a pocket knife with a similar design and cut myself a few times with it just by reaching in to pull it out of my pocket. This one however has smaller holes and I can't get enough of my finger in there to get cut. I can feel the teeth of the saw blade but not enough to worry about. I probably won't carry this in my pocket often, but if I have any problems with it, I'll update this.I would buy this again and probably will by a couple more, one to keep in the car and one for my wife.

This multitool is a great option for use in places where you may not want to bring your $50+ dollar Leatherman Supertool. That being said, don't expect the same quality that would come with the mid level SOG, Gerber, or Leatherman offerings. This tool does excel however as an alternative for camping, the truck toolbox, or even a bug out bag. In any of these roles the Stanley 12 in 1 will do the job and the best part, if you loose it in the woods or don't use it more than a few times a year you won't kick yourself for spending a ton of money on it.The tool itself isn't anything to sneer at either the handles are ergonomic enough for most jobs, and the tool itself is stout enough that it doesn't feel like its about to bend when you put the pliers to a decent amount of use. THe tools themselves are pretty run of the mill as far as multitools go but the saw and knife are relatively sharp, as are the wire cutters. Everything else works on it as advertised. The nylon sheath isn't bad for the price either, the snap holds very securely. Hell worst case it has a Stanley life time warranty!Altogether, if you are someone who uses a multitool everyday whether it be for work or play this probably isn't the tool for you, but if you want a cheap sub for your prized multitool that you won't miss if its lost or neglected this is the best option for the price.

Had to buy a new Leatherman recently, and the model I carried for many years is no longer available. The Wungman is a good balance of size, features and price. Compared with my previous tool: I like the spring-loaded pliers, and I like the bigger scissors; but I miss the saw blade. And I don't have much use for a 1-inch ruler. But the tool is rock solid, very well-made, nicely machined and finished, no rough edges, no wobble. Very happy with it. Would buy again, gladly recommend to others.

I bought this to replace one that I got for Christmas and somehow lost in less than a month (which has since been found). I haven't gotten a chance to really put it to the test on anything yet besides a few screws. I'm not sure if it is because of a different manufacturing location or what, but this one is a lot less smooth than my other. The pliers do not spring back open after closing, which is a minor annoyance. The scissors are also a bit difficult to open, requiring a pretty decent amount of force in order to lock at the "out" position. I might be able to lube it for a bit smoother action but I CBA at the moment. That being said, everything is pretty much as advertised. It feels sturdy and should last a long time. I'm storing it in my car long term. I really like the nylon sheath, which seems a bit like a one-size-fits-all but works just fine. At the time of my purchase, the sheath didn't add anything to the cost, so no reason not to pick it up if it's still that way.

This is pretty much the bestest knife ever. One-handed access to a combo straight/serrated knife with the right hand and scissors with the left, no more tools than really necessary for generic use, a sensible grouping of tools (ie, screwdriving on one side, misc on the other), a belt-clip (though I'll still be storing mine in a holster), and SPRING-LOADED pliers. That last feature alone would make this a winner.And for those who are concerned (Gerber-users): The pliers *are* comfortable to use; the handles' edges are smooth and sufficiently wide for a strong grip.The only improvements I can think of:* Make the knife easier to slide out.* Put rulings on the handle, not the file.* Help the scissors to better snap into place.

I bought the Wingman because several times almost lost my beloved Charge. So I decide to get this for my EDC and the Charge just in certain cases. I must say I’m beyond satisfied, I was expecting much less quality compared to the Charge but the certain is the next. The Charge Is by far the best multitool for me with the best quality, so in the scale where Charge is the best the Wingman is pretty good. When I first saw it I tough it was much more small, well you can check in the pictures.Pros:For me the best price vs features of all models.I love the scissors which are better than the Charge.The package opener has become my third most used tool behind the pliers and the scissors.The Spring-loaded pliers are awesome.The combo knife is nice and sharp.No safety torx to open or maintenance your multitool.Cons:The ruler is useless.The screwdrivers are good but I’d really liked to see the lock bit. Other thoughts.It is not the first time that someone says this but Leatherman should do one or both of the next things.1. Offer spare parts of their models so the enthusiast can modify or customize their tools.2. Create a model in which you could choose your tools, probably from their website. And to be able to buy different parts and we decided when or how use them, for exampleI never use the saw in the Charge or the ruler in the wingman but I really use the bit lock and the package opener, and during weekends I used a lot the knife and the bottle opener.

Leatherman is (I think) the original multi-tool. While they may be imitated, they are not duplicated. I have carried a Leatherman "micro" tool for many years and it has always served me reliably for small tasks. Recently, I needed some full sized tools for tasks too big for my little micro tool. So, I got my first full-sized Leatherman. Within only a couple weeks of receiving the Wingman I have used nearly every tool on it. The full sized need nose pliers are fantastic and as effective and easy to use as my comparably sized single purpose tools.The Wingman is extremely well engineered. Please do read the included owners manual thoroughly to understand how all the tools are deployed, locked and unlocked as there are some less than obvious features built into this tightly packed unit. For example, the scissors do have an opening assist spring to keep the blades apart but it does not engage until the scissors are fully extended. The partially serrated knife blade has a lock that does have a little "unlock" logo stamped into it.The overall weight and thickness of the Wingman are a bit much for my pocket for constant carry. The clip keeps it firmly in place when I do carry it. I expect to leave this in my car most of the time as that is when I expect to need it.It would be nice if a case was included, but I probably wouldn't use it anyway so I suppose I should thank Leatherman for not bundling unnecessary accessories and increasing the price.Update 2017:Having carried and used this Leatherman for everything from delicate photo equipment adjustments to ripping out rusty nails to slicing sausage I can say without exception that this is the best multi-tool I have ever used. I have used several other brands of multitool ranging from cheap knock-offs to expensive name-brands. Not one can compare to the ease of use and satisfying design of the Wingman. This is the best.

There have been excellent reviews of both the Leatherman Wingman and Rebar, as well as all the others, but because there are so many models, it can be hard to choose which one to buy. I hope to help in the choice of economical "Full-size" multitools, as Leatherman calls a number of models.The "full size" line of tools are all about 100mm long when folded, and include the Charge TTi, the New Wave, the Rebar, and the Wingman. The first two are much more expensive than the latter two, and I will only discuss the Rebar and Wingman.Leatherman multitools can be further subdivided between blade-in and blade-out designs. In the former, you must open the tool to have access to the knife blade(s); in the latter they are available just as they would be in a pocket knifeThe Rebar is a blade-in design; the Wingman is blade-out. If your most common use of the tool will be for cutting with the knife blade(s), then the Wingman would be more convenient.The Rebar has a much superior shear-type wire-cutter with replaceable blades. The Wingman has a butt-type or pinch-type wire-cutter. Both work, but the Rebar works noticeably better, especially for hard wire.The Rebar has two large blades, a plain blade and a serrated blade; the Wingman has only a single combination blade, but it is instantly available because of the blade-out design.The Rebar has a full-size double-sided file with a serrated edge that can serve as a hack saw. Wingman has what can only be described as a toy, a single-sided, half length file. I could consider it worthless.The Rebar has a full-size wood saw; the Wingman has none.The Wingman, however, has an excellent scissor, the best of the whole line, while the Rebar has no scissor.The Wingman's pliers are spring loaded; not so the Rebar.All the blades, even the small screw-drivers, of the Rebar lock; only the knife and scissor of the Wingman lock. A negative, however, of the Rebar is that the lock-release levers protrude enough to catch if you carry it in your pocket.The Rebar comes with a nylon sheath, while the Wingman has no sheath but does have a good retentive pocket clip. Also the Wingman has a somewhat more rounded shape at the end so it carries better than any of the other full-size multitools in the pocket.Both Rebar and Wingman have a good Phillips screw driver, but the Rebar's is superior.Unlike the Rebar, the Wingman has no awl.At around 22 dollars the Wingman is the best value; the Rebar with sheath is around 37.Which to buy? If you want a multitool small enough to carry in your pocket, one that you will keep in your desk or kitchen junk drawer, if you will mostly use the knife, and find a scissor handy, I'd recommend the Wingman.If, however, you want a more fully competent multitool, that can compare well with the much more expensive Wave and Charge, a tool that includes excellent file, awl, and superior wire cutter, choose the Rebar.What if price is no object? I'd still probably recommend the Rebar. It is noticeably lighter (191 vs 241 g) than the New Wave, and it is 3 mm less in breadth and thickness, which seems little until you hold the two together. The Wave and Charge are simply too big for even occasional pocket use.All of the multitools mentioned in this review are of high quality and will last a long time. Some reviews have said that Leathermans are not made like they used to be, and a review here compares unfavorably the Rebar with the Supertool. (They are similar in design but the Supertool is considerably bigger.) In any case, I have an "old Supertool", made when they still forged "USA" into the pliers, and for the life of me I can see no difference in quality. Certainly the wire cutter of the Rebar is superior. (Incidentally, they are still made in the USA, but a stupid California law keeps them from stamping it on the tool.)So, just buy one, or several, they are all good. I have one in each car, pack, kitchen tool drawer, backpack, etc. I guess you can have too many Lethermen, but I have not gotten there yet!

We got these to put in all of our evacuation bags. Not as nice as a gerber for everyday use, but certainly has enough functionality to be very useful if we have to go somewhere fast. I didn't give it a 5 star primarily because of the plier design which folds the tools out of the outside of the handles (same as a leatherman). I prefer the gerber design where they fold out of the inside of the handles because it's easier on your hands when using them as pliers.

I bought one and it's ok but the can opener is not very good, cutting part outside should be inside . Blade is sharp other tools seem ok. It has a nice carry pouch . If can opener worked better would be perfect .Stanley should do better they have good products .

Good stuff, just not what I needed. This is the first multi-tool I've bought so I really didn't know what to expect. I returned it and they charged me for shipping so that's not cool but oh well. Its just a little to heavy for what I needed it for: ultra-light backpacking. If you don't mind the weight, its a great product for the price

bought this for utility drawer to have something on hand for those hundreds of times you need that one tool on hand and so you don't have to go drag out your tools to do one little thing. Has paid for itself multiple times already. It's not the super high quality in terms of how I normally think of Stanley tools, but I bought it cheap and I'm not doing anything heavy duty so it more than serves its purpose. I'm happy with it

For $12, you shouldn't expect a Leatherman, and this is no Leatherman. But it is more than I would have expected for $12. I needed a tool for a business trip, something I could ship ahead for cheap since I couldn't carry it on the plane, and I wasn't checking bags. For $12, I could afford to lose or break it, if necessary.The build quality overall is very good. The joints are a bit loose, but the tool is well made. Opened up for using the pliers, it's comfortable in the hand. It's decent sized, so you can get some leverage. The knife is nice and sharp, as is the saw blade. The screwdriver tips are good quality as well. Closed up, things don't line up as precisely as a more expensive multi-tool, but again, for $12, who needs to complain. I don't know if it would last like some more expensive tools, but if you wanted a couple to throw in a toolbox, tackle box, truck, car, RV, etc. for quick repairs, this would do you just fine. I've had other multi tools in this price range, and many of them weren't worth the price. This one is a good value.

A very good multitool for the price.I have a few around the house and in my cars/trucks and don't feel very bad if/when they get lost since they're fairly inexpensive.It's available under a few different brand names too, so I'd still recommend it if anyone happens to see this one from a different company. I used to have a few under the Winchester brand a while back, and I've seen these under some oddball Chinese names too. My guess is that they're probably made in the same factory.

I purchased this tool last Sept. and have been carrying it as my daily EDC since then. Before I get into the pros and cons I need you to understand we are talking about Leatherman's introductory line of multitools, so automatically the toolset won't be as nice as on the Wave, Surge or their other top line tools. In my day to day experience I find the Wingman to be helpful, especially because I can carry it in my pocket for quick access rather than having a bulky sheath/pouch on my belt. The knife blade is adequate; its quite sharp and I don't mind the combo edge, however I always carry a pocket knife with me. The file and can opener blades are decent and usable (the file on my Rebar is much nicer), the package opener blade is absolutely brilliant! nice usable tool. The Screw driver blades are on the large size but useful. I strongly recommend caring the Leatherman Micra as a counterpoint to the Wingman if possible. You will find that it nicely completes your toolset at a budget price. Honestly if my Rebar had a pocket clip I would carry that instead.If you are new to multitools and just want a budget friendly EDC tool to try out the Wingman maybe your tool. For more experienced folks who can afford a better option you should go with the Rebar.

The wingman is a decent mutlitool for the price. Don't expect the best quality when you're paying for a budget mutlitool.Everything works well on mine, the only problem I have with mine is that the handles have a lot of play in them when they're in the closed position. Even when trying to pull the knife out one handed, the handle have movement.Other than that fault, the tool is pretty good. At 7.5oz and a relatively solid pocketclip, the wingman sits in your pocket a lot better than the Wave.

Great option for everyday carry. Belt clip is great, many useful everyday tools for small tasks. Will not replace their larger multi tools, or task specific tools but this has most of what you might need each day. Being able to access the knife and scissors with the unit closed makes it a very convenient and stable tool. Easy to open the knife blade one handed right from your pocket. As far as the tools themselves, interesting choices. I would rather have a saw than the wire stripper, and make the 'file' full length of the grip. The flat screwdriver is a bit thick for a small multi tool, prohibiting use on thin screws but will reduce damage to the tool. If you keep in mind the limitations, this is a good EDC tool. It is noticeably thinner lighter than the Wave, though the plier heads appear exactly the same. Think of this as a beefed up and more practical swiss army knife rather than a military grade multi tool. They make other tools for that.

Great leatherman for the price, however the quality is not what I am looking for. knife and scissors are liner locked. The inside tools are pressure locked instead of the Tbar lock on the wave. This lock is similar to the typical Tbar lock but I believe it is actually pretty good, I really liked it. The body has way too much side play as others have mentioned. It really kills the feel of quality when you try to open the blade and the whole thing starts twisting. If you're not looking for anything serious, get it. However I need a heavier duty leatherman for work so I will be getting the Surge instead, at three times the price.

Lighter than my leatherman Wave, but less versatile. The wave was so heavy I found it an annoyance to carry in my pocket because it always reminded you it was there. This has pliers that spring open, the Wave didn't. The wave has 3 blades and a large file you can access with one hand, this has one. But do you really need a wood saw and huge file? I thought "why not" then cursed the added weight as they were never used. The wave has lock outs on every tool, this doesn't. This comes with an attached belt clip, the wave comes with a pouch due to its weight. You need to compare multi tools and find the one that is right for you. I am enjoying my Wingman so far. Also, the best part of owning a leatherman is their no BS warranty. If it breaks, they replace it. Period. American made quality.

I keep surrendering my multi tool at airport security because I forget to take them out of my carry-on. (In some countries 6cm blade length or less is allowed while in the U.S. It typically doesn't matter howminuscule the steel is.I originally looked for a newer tool in this series but ended up trying the wingman this time. There is no case included but a clip is attached to the tool. You can remove it if necessary, but I find it useful with the clip.As for the tools, both blade and scissors are locked when extracted. The lock isn't obvious how to release, just look for the lock symbol where to push for release. The other tools are not lockable.There is enough information on the number of tools, but for me the (very sharp) blade is the "workhorse" of the Wingman followed by plies and the scissors. Sure, the screwdrivers come in handy every now and then on a trip, but at home they stay put (unlike the blade).My only "complaint" is the rather plain sheet metal "housing" which albeit cleverly designed doesn't make for an elegant design.

OK. Great to put in your car for emergencies. Every day use, not so much. Attachments do not lock well in place making bigger jobs frustrating. That said, very solidly made product.

As long as you realize this isn't a $100+ Leatherman or a fancy Gerber multi-tool you'll be satisfied. Useful to keep in your car or in a backpack, but this lightweight item won't be a substitute for real tools in any DYI projects at home.

Just bought it to throw in the car. If I was looking for a good multi-tool, I'd by a Leatherman. I'm not sure where the bottle opener is though. There is can opener but no bottle opener. Someone comment if you see one in the picture. Don't get me wrong, I got my beer open with it but definitely not a dedicated bottle opener on the thing

Stainless CR2 steel according to the stamp on the pliers. Was told that's the Chinese equivalent to 200 grade stainless steel.The bad: Phillip head is too small for most applications. There is a can opener but no bottle opener. The can opener will not open a beer bottle. The small blade is very wide agled and more of an awl blade.The wire cutters feel very blunt,, but will cut individual copper strands on romex. I was able to strip the indivisual sheeting on romex with them as well. For the price ($8 and change at the time I purchased it) it will let you do electrical wiring in a pinch.Blade main is pretty sharp from factory. Will cut boxes. Files are good enough for filing down nails. Have not tried filing metal or wood with it. Fine file on one side bastard on the other.

For the price, I'm happy with it. I mean, this is not an expensive, high quality multi-tool. But it turns out to be better quality than I expected. The problem I have is that the tools are quite difficult to deploy. Not just stiff but inconveniently designed. You need relatively long, hard fingernails to get at them. I often have to make several attempts and have actually have chipped my nails a couple times. I told my wife that I needed a tool to get at my multi-tools! I have a few cheaper multi-tools to compare this Stanley to and it's a surprisingly poor design. So, if you are looking for an inexpensive multi-tool that you don't mind losing or breaking- this one is actually pretty good. Just make sure your finger nails are nice and strong!

For the price, you get what you pay for. Fine for emergencies, but consider these one-time use. After using them for more than 15 minutes you'll wish you had a better tool. No safety locking for the tool you're using, quickly dulling knife, and sometimes sticking plier mechanism is enough for me to retire this to the spare toolbox, or the trunk of my car.Bottom line: If you're planning on using this more than a few times, skip them. If you want something to throw in a bag for emergencies, this will do just fine.

Mine came very tight and desperately needed adjustments. The wire cutters are poor. The scissors have a bar spring that only works if the scissors are fully locked open. The knife blade is very thin and cheap. But the package opener is a nice feature. The whole tool fits nice in the hand and the spring action pliers are a good size for small jobs.

This is my second wingman. I gave the first to my brother. The leatherman multi tools are great I use mine for fishing pulling hooks cutting line etc. but this came loose. Meaning the tools on the left side of the pic came very loose and move without being pulled out. The screw isn't tight enough. Which isn't a big deal and wasn't the case with the first one I bought. I took off 2 stars because of this because u need special bits to tighten them.

I received the Wingman yesterday. It seems like a nice multitool, but I have not used it yet. I am disappointed that it did not come as advertised though. It is advertised as having a package opener and a can opener. Mine had two package openers and no can opener. I expected better.

This is my 4th Leatherman in 17 years. My previous Leatherman was a Pulse which I misplaced a couple of weeks ago. Tried to find another although I knew it was discontinued but no luck. I ordered the Wingman as a replacement and received it today and I was a little disappointed. A little heavy for my pocket on a daily basis, the scissors are not spring return (I use it a lot) and the quality when compared to my older Pulse was found wanting.I'll look through again and see if there is another model I'd prefer. Can't be without my Leatherman for too long, I'll get withdrawal symptoms.

The item came with a lot of grease all over the different hinges, mainly on the player head. This problem does not interfere with the actual usability of the product (which is amazing by the way) but I STILL get grease all over my hands when I work with this tool.The Wave does not have spring latched pliers which I find to be REALLY cool but I think it's just personal preference. This leatherman is very expensive but you really get the quality that you're paying for. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative: Gerber makes really nice multi-tools and the leatherman wingman and sidekick are both GREAT little multi-tools for a way cheaper price but less tools (I have both as backups).

I actually own a Wave and think its a little bulky for EDC. I use it everyday at work multiple times a day, but I mostly only need the pliers, screwdrivers, scissors, and knife. The Wingman has all those tools and spring loaded pliers (I really wish the Wave had this), so I thought here is a great compromise between tools and lighter weight. After using the Wingman about a week, it will be going to auction. Although certainly lighter and less bulky, It is not nearly as well built as the Wave. When I use a tool it feels like the whole thing is "twisting" in my palm, not a solid feeling at all. In my opinion this is not designed for every day working use and I can't recommend it for that.To be fair, I should have guessed as much. It is 1/2 the cost of the Wave. For the twenty dollar price, I guess I could recommend it for light occasional use, or maybe for an emergency bag. It comes down to knowing what you are getting and what your demands are. Just know there is a big quality difference between the Wingman and Wave, not simply a different tool set.If this is your first Leatherman or multitool, you may actually be impressed. If you already own a better quality one, you may have a hard time "downgrading" like I did. Meanwhile I'll stick with less than 1.8 oz extra weight of my Wave. I wish I could work for Leatherman and create the "perfect" EDC multitool because it doesn't seem the current manufacturers are going to. Heres a clue: take the frame style of the Wingman, make it QUALITY, and then be able to mix/match what ever tools you need with it from the website. I can create my own shoes and even vehicle options, why not a Leatherman?

the tool seems ok, but when you try to use the pliers and apply some force, you will get horrible hots-pots which make the pliers very difficult to use

I wish I didn't purchase this. The tools are very hard to pull out. To the point I haven't been able to use what I need. It feels like they dipped it in superglue. I'm keeping it in my car for emergencies, but I got an entire tool box for less the price than this.

the knife is exceptionally dull, which is arguably the most important tool of the multi tool, except maybe the pliers? but it Wouldn't even cut a steak when i was camping, which was a huge disappointment, and was struggling with an avocado skin.

I use the tool regularly for work as a wilderness therapy guide, making bow drill sets and such with it. I've had it for about 5 months. Nearly all of the components have become loose and it is difficult to tighten them. For the price, the components work well (i.e. the knife is sharp, the saw cuts accurately). I was hoping that it would be easier to fix. Also, contacting the company who sells the tool is not possible directly after a certain period of time. If you don't use the tool really, then it would be fine, but regular use will loosen it and its hard to tighten it up again due to its construction.

Pretty poor quality. Everything feels really loose after just a few uses, and anyone who has borrowed this has agreed that the blade on the knife is terrible. The thing can't make a clean cut through just about any material. If you're desperate to cut through something thin and don't mind being teased about how long it's taking to do so, then it works in a pinch. But if you're looking for something to use on a regular basis, this is not the tool for you.

Some of the tools are decent, but the are flimsily joined together. Therefore none of the tools have a stable handle. Also, the screw drivers are extremely small. Overall, I would not recommend this product. If you need these tools enough to have to carry them on your belt, you won't be satisfied with the quality. However, at this low of a price it's my mistake for expecting better.

I like the fact it's made in USA but not comfortable to use

Flat head is too fat if it make sense, wan't fit in most of the screws, Phillips is useless cause its pretty much flat. Was using tip of the file for flat screws. Lock mechanism is a joke, absolutely impractical. Clip broke of 2 month later.

Started off great, I own both the Surge and Wingman, and working as a technician these leather and come in handy. The surge has everything you need in one package, but it's heavy as hell, yanks down on your belt pretty good. So this wingman seemed like a good fit, it was definitely much lighter, no removable apex bits but it had a Phillips/flat/knife/pliers which usually can get me through a shift. I didn't pay much mind to the fact that only two weeks in the belt clip deformed after light usage and this became a "pockets only" carry so I wouldn't lose them somewhere critical. And tonight as I was undoing some very light 1/4 turn buttons the tip snapped off of one of the tools. I can't use the flat heads on these much, it's usually too thick for basic fasteners so I've had to use the small tip on the measurement tool that ends at a flathead like end..two fails in just a few light months of usage, I consider it a waste of money at this point.

Leatherman has sure dropped there quality on this one. Feels like a cheap Chinese knockoff of what you would expect from Leatherman.

The wirecutters don't work because one side of the pliers was bent and the scissors did not come spring assisted. The two features I chose this option for. Extremely disappointed. I don't know if its a defect but I sure don't want to buy another one just to find out that its not.

This is one of the worst Leathermans I've ever handled. There is a lot of slop in the locks for the tools and blades, and it feels very cheap overall. Yes, I understand that it's a value-oriented multi tool, and I understand that at this price point you can't expect super great quality. If I were you, I would pony up a little extra cash and get a nicer Leatherman like a Wave or a Charge.

Even the slightest downward pressure on the screwdriver and the tip folds up. No locking mechanism and its petty loose. Fold out attachments are not secure, making this tool fairly dangerous and incredibly frustrating. Used it once and printed the return label after two minutes. Redicoulous

Looks nice but the pieces are cheap. Saw blade snapped in half on first day. Knife point not strong either. Very disappointed with this product. I bought it expecting it to at least last my mow season but that's not going to happen.

Its pretty stiff so getting the tool you want takes a bit. When using the screwdriver when I put too much pressure the tool tends to fold in. But for the price it works, just not wellUpdate: after about three months of use the bolts holding it together are super loose now to the point when using the tools (like the knife) the tool goes both directions which is unsafe when using the sharp tools. I will not recommend buying due to safety.

Summary: tools don't lock, the pliers hinge get's grease everywhere and there is no bottle opener even though the product description here and on Stanley's website say it has one. Save your money and buy something else. It's better to have locking tools and you always need a bottle opener, right?

Immediately started return process when it arrived. Total junk. Lesson learned. Never buy a multitool held together by PLASTIC. Buy it cheap, buy it twice. The $3 Ozark Trail multitools you get from WalMart blow this thing away. You get the idea...

When i received it i thought: This is a nice piece of equipment. For the price I was a little worried - I've seen cheap multi-tools that aren't worth the dollar store price. This tool is certainly worthy of the Stanley name, and competes with my Leatherman and Gerber tools. It is quality metal, heavy-duty, won't bend or break - I have every confidence this tool will do what ever it is asked to. My only negative observation is this: In Pliers mode, it is not comfortable in the hand - the handles are a little wide, and the edges too apparent. Wearing some work gloves helps a lot. The difference in price between this and the 'big names' comes down to slightly less refined design. But the engineering / execution is good. It's not going to be my everyday go-to pliers, but for the bug-out bag, this is perfect - affordable and reliable for when reliable matters a lot.When I actually used it: Okay - I tried to rely on this tool today and it did not come through. Trying to assemble so PLASTIC furniture the tip of the blade twisted and bent like it was aluminum. So poor quality metal and no locking blade means I cannot recommend this.I haven't used the Philips Head screwdriver yet- the ability to hold up without stripping itself or the screw head is a great litmus test for these tools. Once I've done that I will update this. But having opened this up and checked it out, so far I think it is a nice tool and a great value.I no longer think it is a good value. Compared to actual multi-tools this is a toy

Low quality

Probably a knock-off. Dull looking tool. Doesn't look like the original Leatherman. The spring scissors does't work. Very disappointed.

Scissors are a joke. Surprised someone would sign off on this design. I love Leatherman. Have about 6 of them. Give them as presents too. These are cheesy.

Leatherman was fine but did not include the nylon sheath as advertised.

The item arrived with small scratches on the handles. Doesn't seem to be brand new, looks like it was a demo sample in the retail store or a refurbished item. Lots of fingerprints everywhere, some dirt inside the screw heads. However the blades are unworn so it doesn't seem the be a used item. Leatherman Wave arrived same day from a different sale, it was in blister package and is clean and shiny.Bought this wingman as a gift and don't have enough time to process an exchange. Since I've borrowed it for only $27 I'll leave it as a backup tool, however I'm very disappointed.

Returned this item. Cheaply made, screwdriver is way too huge to actually use.