Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman Wingman
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wingman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Gerber Icon stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wingman stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$49.99Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
198.4 g (7.00 oz)Lightest
Closed length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Open length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
32.3 mm (1.27 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
14.2 mm (0.56 in)
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
14
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Spring-action Needlenose PliersSpring-action Regular PliersSpring-action Wire CuttersWire Stripper420HC Combo KnifeSpring-action ScissorsPackage OpenerRuler (3.8 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
Plier type
Needlenose
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
Everyday carryCampingWork projectsHome repairLight to medium-duty tasks
Common praise
One-handed opening mechanism easy to useDurable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide variety of integrated tools for multiple tasksCompact and lightweight for convenient carry
Spring-action pliers work smoothly and are practicalBlade sharpness and ease of one-hand openingLightweight and portable with pocket clipGood value for the price
Common complaints
Weight and size may be considered bulky for some usersSome tools may be smaller or less robust compared to dedicated single-purpose tools
Some minor blade playWire cutters do not fully closeScissors not suitable for heavy cutting
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