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    Default Feedback on leatherman Wingman

    I know someone here has one.

    How has it done for durability, capability, edge holding?

    The Gerber that I carried in the Jeep for 15 years has disappeared and needs a replacement and I am not paying $70 for another Gerber.
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    Ok. Nothing special. No locks for tools or blades. I have it and I use it for fishing. Wouldnt recommended it for harder use.

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    everyone needs a wingman
    so the definition of a criminal is someone who breaks the law and you want me to believe that somehow more laws make less criminals?

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    Then don't spend $70 on a gerber. Amazon has several under $70 and some as low as $25. Don't forget, orders over $35 is free shipping!

    http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...sl_548tlhzn3_b
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    I have the Wave for a reason the two best blades are on the outside without having to open the pliers. To me it's all about ease of use as I yank it out of the carry case some 5x a day in my job.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl View Post
    I have the Wave for a reason the two best blades are on the outside without having to open the pliers. To me it's all about ease of use as I yank it out of the carry case some 5x a day in my job.
    Good point.....I don't use Multi tools much, they ride in a couple of vehicles....but I can see this as an advantage.
    Thanks for the insight.
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    I have a Wave. I like it. Never really carried anything else so I can not really compare it but I do like it. Got it as a safety award from work about 5 or 6 years ago. I carry it, either on my belt or in my vehicle most all the time.

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    Do you have any pawn shops in your area? I generally find multitools of all sorts much more affordable. Many times in new condition. I don't think I've ever spent more than 25.

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    +1 on the pawn shop and the wave.
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    I like the Skeletool CX, its my EDC.

    I like the reversible bit and with the second bit hidden away that provides 4 options. its not over bulky due to less "Tools" but at the same time it has a solid core of what I need through the day. You can also purchase a bit set that has a carrier for the skele too IRC, but I'm fine with the two bits myself.

    https://www.leatherman.com/skeletool-18.html

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    The Wingman is a good tool for the money but my EDC is the Rebar. Big step up for not a whole lot more money.

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