What’s with the Wingman? Leatherman Mod and review

A review, scissor & acid mod, and assembly, of the Leatherman Wingman
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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

Пікірлер: 31

  • @Kayakatools
    @Kayakatools22 күн бұрын

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

  • @maxlvledc
    @maxlvledc18 күн бұрын

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

  • @jon27d

    @jon27d

    17 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @EdcSenor
    @EdcSenor22 күн бұрын

    You are talented, keep this channel going!

  • @Kayakatools

    @Kayakatools

    22 күн бұрын

    Thanks, I’ll try!

  • @DarrylFerrucci
    @DarrylFerrucci23 күн бұрын

    Cool project, great video.

  • @allanjonalisidro7007
    @allanjonalisidro700716 күн бұрын

    Had mine for 5 years and never fail me

  • @Kayakatools

    @Kayakatools

    16 күн бұрын

    I’m glad it’s been reliable

  • @georgegenius6517
    @georgegenius651723 күн бұрын

    Informative! I like how you do your videos. Subscribed

  • @kirkloftis7891
    @kirkloftis789116 күн бұрын

    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

    16 күн бұрын

    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

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher779023 күн бұрын

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

  • @Kayakatools

    @Kayakatools

    23 күн бұрын

    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

    23 күн бұрын

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

  • @dawg4135
    @dawg413518 күн бұрын

    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

    18 күн бұрын

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

  • @devatwell334
    @devatwell33420 күн бұрын

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

  • @PMCKnivesAndTools
    @PMCKnivesAndTools19 күн бұрын

    Good job

  • @Kayakatools

    @Kayakatools

    19 күн бұрын

    Thanks

  • @BanditApache-nd6lu
    @BanditApache-nd6lu13 күн бұрын

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

  • @Kayakatools

    @Kayakatools

    13 күн бұрын

    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

  • @envsurf
    @envsurf7 күн бұрын

    I love my wave

  • @Kayakatools

    @Kayakatools

    6 күн бұрын

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

  • @randomescu
    @randomescu20 күн бұрын

    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

    19 күн бұрын

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

  • @randomescu

    @randomescu

    18 күн бұрын

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

  • @Kayakatools

    @Kayakatools

    18 күн бұрын

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

  • @jasonjulian1
    @jasonjulian122 күн бұрын

    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

    22 күн бұрын

    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

  • @user-em6vt6bv4e
    @user-em6vt6bv4e22 күн бұрын

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

  • @Kayakatools

    @Kayakatools

    22 күн бұрын

    Спасибо