Which is better for everyday pocket carry?

The Wingman. It is 1.6 oz lighter and about half an inch shorter closed, and its clip keeps it flat in a pocket. The Arc is a better tool but most owners find it too heavy for pocket carry.

Is the Arc worth stepping up to over the Wingman?

If you cut often or work outdoors, yes. The MagnaCut blade at 60-63 HRC holds an edge far longer than 420HC, and every Arc tool locks and opens one-handed. For light home tasks the Wingman covers most of it.

Which blade lasts longer?

The Arc's MagnaCut steel. Its higher hardness and corrosion resistance mean fewer sharpenings and less rust than the Wingman's 420HC. The Wingman's partially serrated edge is also harder to sharpen.

Which has better pliers?

The Wingman's spring-action pliers are easier on the hand for repeated squeezing. Arc owners have reported plier play, though the Arc's pliers are larger and lock open.

Does either include a sheath?

Neither. Both ship without a sheath, and the Arc also ships without the full bit kit. Plan on buying a sheath separately if you want belt carry.

Which is better for one-handed use?

The Arc. Its FREE technology makes every tool outside-accessible and one-hand opening with a lock. On the Wingman only the blade and some tools open from outside, and most implements don't lock.

Leatherman Wingman vs Leatherman ARC Multitool

Both are Leatherman multi-tools, but they sit in different tiers. The Wingman is lighter, slimmer and simpler, with spring-action pliers and a package opener that make it a comfortable everyday carry. The Arc is the premium pick: a MagnaCut blade, 20 tools and one-hand access to every implement, at the cost of weight and a bulkier frame. Buyers of the Wingman praise its size and ease of use; Arc owners praise the blade and build but note the weight and some plier play.

Choose the Wingman if you want a light, slim daily carry with spring-action pliers and a package opener, and you don't need every tool to lock or open one-handed.
Choose the Arc if you want a harder, more rust-resistant MagnaCut blade, 20 locking outside-accessible tools, and you don't mind the extra weight.

Prices

Leatherman Wingman: $34.99 at Homelectrical (last seen Nov 10)
Leatherman ARC Multitool: $235.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Leatherman Wingman is $200.01 cheaper than the Leatherman ARC Multitool at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)

	Leatherman Wingman	Leatherman ARC Multitool
Tool count	14 tools	20 tools
Blade steel	420HC, 55-59 HRC	MagnaCut, 60-63 HRC
Blade lock	Locks; partially serrated combo edge	Locks; plain edge with PVD coating
One-hand access	Blade and some tools outside-accessible	Every tool outside-accessible and one-hand opening
Implement locking	Most implements do not lock	All outside tools lock in place
Weight	7 oz	8.6 oz
Closed length	3.8 in	4.25 in
Pliers	Spring-action, reduces hand fatigue	Standard; some owners report play

Spec	Leatherman Wingman	Leatherman ARC Multitool
Tool Count	14 tools	20 tools
Blade Material	420HC Stainless Steel	MagnaCut® Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness	55-59 HRC	60-63 HRC
Frame Material	420 Stainless Steel	420 Stainless Steel
Closed Length	3.8 in \| 9.7 cm	4.25 in. \| 10.8 cm.
Weight	7 oz \| 198.4 g	8.6 oz. \| 243.81 g.
Blade Lock	Yes	—
Frame Color	Silver	—
Scale Material	420 Stainless Steel	—
Scale Finish	Polished	—
Implement Locking	No	—
Blade Length	2.6 in \| 6.6 cm	—

Spec	Leatherman Wingman	Leatherman ARC Multitool
Open Length	—	6.45 in. \| 16.38 cm.
Primary Blade Length	—	2.76 in. \| 7.01 cm.
Width	—	1.3 in. \| 3.3 cm.
Overall Thickness	—	0.68 in. \| 1.73 cm.
Blade Finish	—	PVD Coating
Frame Finish	—	Cerakote®
Weight (oz)	—	8.6
Length (")	—	6.45

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