What’s with the Wingman? Leatherman Mod and review

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
  • A review, scissor & acid mod, and assembly, of the Leatherman Wingman
    Buy this one of a kind tool here: www.etsy.com/listing/17217804...
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    Timestamps
    0:00 Wingman review
    00:55 Bad cutters
    01:45 Why Scissors don’t work
    02:39 Wingman disassembly
    03:56 Modifying scissors
    04:24 Victorinox scissor mod
    06:35 Cleaning rust off
    06:49 Polishing
    07:21 Acid Wash w Ferric Chloride
    09:05 Assemble the Wingman or Sidekick
    10:53 Best Budget Leatherman

Komentáře • 31

  • @Kayakatools
    @Kayakatools  Před 19 dny +2

    Add this tool to your collection here: www.etsy.com/listing/1721780419/custom-leatherman-wingman?ref=share_v4_lx

  • @maxlvledc
    @maxlvledc Před 15 dny +10

    Everyone needs to watch this. Perfectly explains my wingman issues.

    • @jon27d
      @jon27d Před 14 dny

      The sidekick is better though I wish it had a small set of scissors as one of the internal implements. Then it would have been almost perfect for a small, light duty MT.

  • @DarrylFerrucci
    @DarrylFerrucci Před 20 dny +1

    Cool project, great video.

  • @georgegenius6517
    @georgegenius6517 Před 20 dny

    Informative! I like how you do your videos. Subscribed

  • @kirkloftis7891
    @kirkloftis7891 Před 13 dny

    Great job.
    I prefer multitools with the pocket clip on the right side. I used the Wingman for several years. i sharpened the scissors more and bent the blades towards each other. This worked for me.
    I dislike the Wave/Charge because they are left side pocket clip and they have pinched my hand too many times.
    The Curl has the pocket clip on the right side. You have to remember to use the pliars where pocket clip is located, otherwise you can get that Wave pinched. I used the Curl heavily and even broke the pliars tip off.
    Step in the Workpro 18-1. It has the right side pocket clip. The outside tools are at the opposite end of the handle. No Wave pinch.
    The workpro is nowhere near the quality of the Wave. I have been using it for about three months. I got it so muddy that grains of rock were imbedded in the tools. I wash it under the sink. I abuse this tool on a daily basis and it still works! The handles dont close properly. But, it works a multool.

    • @Kayakatools
      @Kayakatools  Před 13 dny

      Interesting, my favorite multitool is the free P4, with the Swisstool spirit Mx clip being a close second. I think those both have left side clips tho

  • @EdcSenor
    @EdcSenor Před 19 dny +1

    You are talented, keep this channel going!

  • @allanjonalisidro7007
    @allanjonalisidro7007 Před 13 dny

    Had mine for 5 years and never fail me

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Před 20 dny

    Excellent video, this scissor problem is why I've always loved Wenger (now Victorinox Evo grip) serrated scissors 👍

    • @Kayakatools
      @Kayakatools  Před 20 dny +1

      I haven’t tried those, they sound interesting. I did consider serrations, not sure it would save these scissors. I tested Vic Spirit and 91 mm scissors on Zip ties, they both worked but it was uncomfortable.

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 Před 20 dny

      @@Kayakatools Yeah zip ties are certain death to small scissors...

  • @dawg4135
    @dawg4135 Před 15 dny +1

    Absolutely love the Wingman. Perfect for everything I do on a daily basis just want to change the blade. Just a preference not really an issue. As far as the scissors I’ve never had any problems at all. Great video though.

    • @Kayakatools
      @Kayakatools  Před 15 dny +1

      I’m glad you like the Wingman, the toolset appealed to me so I can see how it would be useful.

  • @devatwell334
    @devatwell334 Před 18 dny +1

    Swap plier heads with the rev plier head it's better and stronger

  • @BanditApache-nd6lu
    @BanditApache-nd6lu Před 10 dny

    Buy the Leatherman Arc. Out of all the multi tools I own, that is by the far the best.

    • @Kayakatools
      @Kayakatools  Před 10 dny

      Arc looks great, I decided to get a P4 instead which is what I carry, I also like the Swisstool Spirit Mx clip, it’s very slim

  • @PMCKnivesAndTools
    @PMCKnivesAndTools Před 16 dny

    Good job

  • @randomescu
    @randomescu Před 18 dny

    Nice! Victorinox scissors are so good!
    Leatherman should ad those laser engraved lines from Knipex Cobolt. But they wont, not for a bugdet tool anyway.
    I wonder if you can add something similar, maybe very small serations on the scissors blades.

    • @Kayakatools
      @Kayakatools  Před 16 dny

      I thought about adding serrations, Wenger scissors have those. Leatherman really should update this tool, it’s one of their better sellers

    • @randomescu
      @randomescu Před 15 dny

      @@Kayakatools ill search for Wenger, i didnt noticed that. But i dont like SAK form factor, i like only multitools with pliers.

    • @Kayakatools
      @Kayakatools  Před 15 dny +1

      @@randomescu I agree about SAK vs multitools, I have some notes on that for a video

  • @jasonjulian1
    @jasonjulian1 Před 19 dny

    Not sure how the anvil cutters of a 13 year old tool are a step back from the design of the P4 cutters that came out 10 years later.
    But yeah. Awesome mods regardless! It looks great!

    • @Kayakatools
      @Kayakatools  Před 19 dny

      Hey, I should have made that clearer, the original PST is at 1:35, I’ve always known Leatherman cutters to be good and this particular plier head is the exception to the rule, leatherman pliers have always had bypass cutters, I think it has something to do with these ones being spring loaded

  • @envsurf
    @envsurf Před 4 dny

    I love my wave

    • @Kayakatools
      @Kayakatools  Před 3 dny

      That’s a much better Leatherman, I carry a P4

  • @user-em6vt6bv4e
    @user-em6vt6bv4e Před 20 dny

    Классная кастомизация, мне нравится твой канал) привет из России)