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Leatherman Wave Plus
The all-round full-size multitool: outside-accessible locking blades, scissors and replaceable cutters.
91/100 best score, for work and trades
- Weight
- 8.5 oz (241 g)
- Closed length
- 4 in (102 mm)
- Functional tools
- 17
- Blade steel
- 420HC
- MSRP
- $129.95
Available as: Black, Stainless Steel.
Strengths
- Blades open with one hand without unfolding the tool
- Tools lock open
- Replaceable wire cutters
- Has scissors
Trade-offs
- Sheath sold separately on the maker's site
Strengths and trade-offs are worked out from the specifications and compared with similar tools in our database, not from hands-on testing.
Good for: general purpose, work and trades, home and DIY. Not ideal for: ultralight carry.
Scores by use
| Use | Score | Tool fit | Portability | Usability | Durability | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work and trades | 91 | 89 | 100 | 100 | 75 | 80 |
| All-round use | 85 | 91 | 64 | 100 | 75 | 81 |
| Fishing | 84 | 91 | 56 | 100 | 75 | 81 |
| Camping | 78 | 66 | 87 | 100 | 75 | 70 |
| Everyday carry | 70 | 75 | 24 | 100 | 75 | 74 |
| Hiking and backpacking | 59 | 59 | 6 | 100 | 75 | 68 |
| Cycling | 57 | 55 | 6 | 100 | 75 | 66 |
Scores come from the data on this page. See the formula.
Tools (17 functions, 18 by the maker's count)
- Needlenose pliers
- Regular pliers
- Wire cutterreplaceable
- Hard-wire cutterreplaceable
- Crimper
- Wire stripper
- Knife
- Serrated knife
- Saw
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- File
- Diamond-coated file
- Bit driver ×2
- Flathead screwdriver
Specifications
| Brand | Leatherman |
|---|---|
| Form | plier based, full |
| Weight | 8.5 oz (241 g) |
| Closed length | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Open length | 6.25 in (159 mm) |
| Width | 1.2 in (31 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.7 in (18 mm) |
| Blade steel | 420HC |
| Blade length | 2.92 in (74 mm) |
| One-hand opening | Yes |
| Locking tools | Yes |
| Outside-accessible tools | Yes |
| Bit system | leatherman flat |
| Price band | 100–150 |
| Warranty | 25-year limited warranty |
| Made in | USA (with global parts) |
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How much does the Leatherman Wave Plus weigh?
8.5 oz (241 g), and it is 4 in (102 mm) long closed and 6.25 in (159 mm) open.
How many tools does the Leatherman Wave Plus have?
17 functional tools by our count; Leatherman counts 18. We count each kind of tool once, so three screwdriver sizes are one tool.
Does the Leatherman Wave Plus have scissors and a saw?
It has scissors and a saw.
Can I take the Leatherman Wave Plus on a plane?
Not in carry-on bags: it has a knife blade, and TSA does not allow knives in the cabin. Pack it in checked luggage.
What bits does the Leatherman Wave Plus take?
It takes Leatherman's flat bits (the Bit Kit format).
What is the warranty on the Leatherman Wave Plus?
25-year limited warranty.
Sources
Last verified 2026-11-01.
- www.leatherman.com (manufacturer, 2026-11-01)
- www.adorama.com (retailer, 2026-11-01)