LEATHERMAN, Wingman Multitool with Spring-Action Pliers and Scissors, Stainless Steel

Across the reviewers we read, the Wingman is the most frequently recommended entry point into the Leatherman lineup. On r/multitools, an owner praises the "very solid feeling" build and singles out the spring-loaded pliers and scissors as standouts. On r/Leatherman, multiple threads describe it as a confidence-inspiring all-rounder that punches well above its sub-$50 price. Outside the Leatherman ecosystem, broader community threads consistently flag it as the budget Leatherman that doesn't feel like a compromise.

The spring-action pliers, real scissors, one-hand opening blade, and pocket clip are the features owners come back to most often. Verified-purchase reviewers on Amazon, almost 10,000 of them at a 4.8 average, echo the same pattern: light, useful, well-built for the money. It's notably the lightest full-size Leatherman in this roundup at around 7 oz.

Disagreement exists and worth naming: one r/Leatherman thread titled "a potentially unpopular opinion" argues the wire cutters are weak and most of the secondary tools feel inferior to those on pricier Leathermans. That's a fair callout, the Wingman trades premium steel and replaceable cutters for accessibility. For first-time multi-tool buyers and EDC users who want spring pliers and scissors in their pocket, though, the consensus across reviewers we read is that it's the easiest Leatherman to recommend.