(It takes forever to break in a Leatherman, so you might as well get started right away).īiggest drawback: this thing is simply a beast, so it does take up a lot of room and sits heavy at the hip. It doesn’t seem like they’re far off the mark, but some of the tools can be a bit stubborn in their early days of use. Leatherman says that they have optimized this model to be operated with one hand. This stuff is important out there, whether we’re talking about a week in the San Juans or week on a construction site. Leatherman has once again produced a knife that is both easily accessible and firmly locking. Knife quality is certainly there with the SURGE. You also have the option of throwing in the additional BitKit, which expands the arsenal even further (if you’re willing to sacrifice a bit in the way of size and weight, that is). This thing has got everything you can think of, along with a few that you probably cant. No doubt this is the highlight of this model. The Leatherman SURGE is one of the biggest models they make, and has 21 different tools to show for it. This one is an absolute powerhouse of an EDC. The Victroinox Swiss Tool offers a lifetime warranty.Īll the features! The SURGE is absolutely loaded with tools. That’s not too expensive when considering the design, number of tools, and quality. The Victroinox Swiss Tool costs nearly $140. One thing you must know is that the increase in tools and quality does not come cheap. It weighs 10 oz, which is only 2oz heavier than most of the Leatherman tools. Though the quality of steel is not to be compromised on, the material and addition of the tools make it heavier than its counterparts. The stainless steel of Victorinox is of superior quality than most of the competitors. This product of Swiss Army Tools is in a league of its own when it comes to multitool. Swiss Army Tools is the pioneer of manufacturing multitool devices, so there is no doubt that their product is among the top ones in a multitool. If you are looking for a maximum number of tools packed into a single device, then have a look at Victorinox Swiss Tool. With the highest number of tools, Victorinox Swiss Army multitool features great versatility and lightweight. Overall, these feel like the tradeoffs you’re going to have to make when you’re getting such a good deal (~$50). There are also no blade locks on any of the tools, which is a pretty handy feature when you’re dealing with sharp objects (there is a lock on the knife). The drawbacks? Firstly, almost all of the tools are inaccessible while it’s closed. They are the same scissors that Leatherman has installed in the SURGE model which is significantly more expensive. In terms of scissors, you simply cannot beat the WINGMAN in terms of sharpness, foldability, and ease of use. It’s not too tall, either, so driving in my truck I don’t have to feel it jabbing into my side as I do with some other, bigger tools. The WINGMAN has a slim profile that sits nicely against the hip.
The WINGMAN, while not nearly as small as some other EDC tools, proves that they can pull it off. Leatherman’s recent entry into the EDC market was met with some skepticism as to whether they would be able reproduce their signature durability and versatility in a medium that was both smaller and lighter than popular models like the SIGNAL or the CHARGE. The slim design and built in belt clip make this one of the most comfortable multitools around.
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