>>1495731>Small combo blade>By contrast large scissors that seem unnecessary>Weird ergonomic feel>Non removable/replaceable screwdriver bits>Small file that isn't too efficient>Useless package opener (just use the knife)Is it shit overall? No, but it's not Leatherman's best product by any means. When I compare it side by side I'm always glad I have my wave. And I'm not saying that you need 1000 features to be superior, because by that logic the wave wouldn't be the best either. But some of the tools aren't efficient enough to be useful.
The combo blade is a prime example. As somebody who needs a knife frequently the blade already comes short, which wouldn't be too much of a problem had the usable length not been reduced by a useless serrated edge. I use the serrated blade on my wave all the time as I'm always cutting rope, but the serrated blade on the wingman is, like the straight edge, too short to be useful. The combination of the two on such a small length makes the whole section inefficient. You always find yourself catching whatever you're cutting on the other. The wave separates the two and I love it.
It seems like they just threw together some spare parts they had onto a small frame to try to push out a product that's more wallet friendly. If I were them, I would have swapped the scissors out and put in place a serrated blade and keep the other as a straight edge, and move the scissors down to replace the package opener.
If you're going to use it frequently, especially when /out/ or at your job, you might come across these problems. It'll still hold up and can be useful, but IMO the wave beats it for a "one-tool-does-all" product that's still easily an EDC.
I think the sidekick is a better version of the wingman. Same price point, but more thought was put into how it was organized.
However, if you prefer the wingman or you use it without problem, I can't argue against that. Like any multi-tool you're going to find it useful.
