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Leatherman
In production Wave Wave Plus
A 241 g full-size tool whose knife, serrated blade, saw and scissors open from the outside, so the pliers stay folded. Every implement except the plier head locks. The 420HC blade runs 55-59 HRC, soft against the MagnaCut in the ARC, and the wire cutters are replaceable inserts rather than ground-in jaws.
241 g
Weight
18
Tools
101.6 mm
Closed
420HC stainless steel
Blade steel
74.2 mm
Blade
$129.95
MSRP
Specs verified 2026-09-01 · 1 source · 2 fields we could not verify, shown as —
Full specification
Dimensions & weight
- Weight
- 241 g
- Weight (imperial)
- 8.5 oz
- Closed length
- 101.6 mm
- Closed length (imperial)
- 4.00 in
- Open length
- 158.8 mm
- Width
- 30.5 mm
- Thickness
- 17.8 mm
General
- Manufacturer
- Leatherman
- Product family
- Wave
- Release year
- —
- Status
- In production
- Country of manufacture
- USA
- Tool count (manufacturer)
- 18
- Cost per tool
- $7.22
Knife
- Blade steel
- 420HC56-58 HRCThe workhorse stainless of the multitool world. It does not hold an edge for long, but it takes one back in seconds on almost anything.dulls quicklyvery rust-resistanteasy to sharpenYou will sharpen it more often than a premium steel, and you will find that easier than owning a premium steel that has gone blunt. Editorial guidance, not a measured specification.
- Blade length
- 74.2 mm
- Edge type
- plain
- Blade profile
- Modified Drop Point
- Locking
- Yes
- One-hand opening
- Yes
- Outside accessible
- Yes
Pliers
- Pliers type
- both
- Wire cutters
- Yes
- Replaceable cutters
- Yes
- Hard-wire cutters
- Yes
- Crimper
- Yes
Carry
- Pocket clip
- No
- Lanyard attachment
- Yes
- Sheath included
- No
Tool inventory · 17 mapped · 18 counted by Leatherman
Needlenose pliers Regular pliers Replaceable wire cutters Hard-wire cutters Electrical crimper Wire stripper Plain-edge knife Serrated knife Saw Scissors Ruler Can opener Bottle opener Wood/metal file Diamond-coated file Bit driver Flathead screwdriver
Needlenose Pliers · Regular Pliers · Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters · Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters · Electrical Crimper · Wire Stripper · 420HC Knife · 420HC Serrated Knife · Saw · Spring-action Scissors · Ruler (8 in | 19 cm) · Can Opener · Bottle Opener · Wood/Metal File · Diamond-coated File · Large Bit Driver · Small Bit Driver · Medium Screwdriver
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What owners say
Most reviewers found the blade and scissors sharp out of the box, praising the tool’s durable, sturdy build. The serrated edge cuts rope effectively, while the pliers offer a sturdy grip. Two of 6 noted the blade does not hold an edge well and that the steel is not premium quality. They also found the scissors less effective than full-size versions.
Read from 6 independent reviews (5 video, 1 reddit). A point becomes a pro or a con only when two or more reviewers made it.
What they agree is good
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Blade is sharp out of the box 3/6
“Leatherman knives come incredibly sharp right out the box” Hazel Storm · video
“it is looking pretty good” The Review Label · video
“nice and very very sharp” Tools. Electro. DIY · video
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Scissors are sharp and cut well 3/6
“it has never let me down” Hazel Storm · video
“it easily cuts through the paper” The Review Label · video
“they are sharp and they do cut well” Doody’s Daggers · video
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Tool is durable and sturdy 3/6
“I think the simple answer is that they're very durable” Hazel Storm · video
“these things are heavy duty too I mean I've really wrenched on these things they haven't bent um they haven't become loose or really anything” Doody’s Daggers · video
“very well made” Tools. Electro. DIY · video
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Serrated blade is effective for cutting rope 2/6
“we have a serrated blade great for cutting rope” The Review Label · video
“this serrated is really nice it's very very sharp” Doody’s Daggers · video
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Pliers have a sturdy grip 2/6
“there is a nice and sturdy grip in the tip of the pliers” The Review Label · video
“Much more robust pliers” u/letskngo · reddit
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Wire cutters are effective and removable 2/6
“I really like that Leatherman created these wire cutters separately from the pliers” Hazel Storm · video
“I've even cut um like 332 welding rod uh with this stuff with these Cutters” Doody’s Daggers · video
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Bit drivers are versatile and interchangeable 2/6
“I think Leatherman really uh set the precedent here with this functionality” Hazel Storm · video
“one of the things I love about the lman wave is the bit holder” The Review Label · video
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Tool fits average-sized hands perfectly 2/6
“my hands are just average size and as you can see the tool fits perfectly in my hand” The Review Label · video
“they fit near perfect” u/letskngo · reddit
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Tool is well-balanced in size and weight 2/6
“It's the most well-balanced multi-tool with those 17 different tools with the weight that it comes in at” gideonstactical · video
“I just think this is the perfect size for day-to-day stuff” Doody’s Daggers · video
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Tool offers high value for the price 2/6
“you really get the most bang for buck, the most value, the most performance, the most capability for the money” gideonstactical · video
“it's just it's really good” Doody’s Daggers · video
What they agree is not
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Blade does not hold an edge well 2/6
“it's not razor sharp” The Review Label · video
“the blade um does not hold an edge super well” Doody’s Daggers · video
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Blade steel is not premium quality 2/6
“Premium is an aspect that this doesn't always offer to you, particularly with the blade steel” gideonstactical · video
“obviously not even sure what blade steel this is but it's nothing fancy” Doody’s Daggers · video
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Scissors are less effective than full-size 2/6
“it doesn't work as good as a full side scissor” The Review Label · video
“my son used it to cut a super thick paracord and broke it” Tools. Electro. DIY · video
Pliers are not spring-loaded Tiny driver is not useful for daily tasks Tool may feel uncomfortable for extreme hand sizes Tool is too heavy for ultra-light backpackers Tool is a bit pricey Tool is not designed to be a primary tool
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Where this data comes from
25 source records back this page. 2 fields could not be verified against any of them and are shown as — above.
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| Weight | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 8.5 oz; converted at 28.349523125 g/oz. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Closed length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 4 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Open length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 6.25 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Width | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 1.2 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Thickness | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes 0.7 in overall thickness. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Manufacturer tool count | leatherman.com Leatherman states a tool count of 18. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Tool list | leatherman.com Mapped from the manufacturer tool list on the product page; manufacturer wording and order are preserved. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade steel | leatherman.com Product page specification "Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade length | leatherman.com Leatherman publishes a primary blade length of 2.92 in. Leatherman publishes imperial only; converted at 25.4 mm/in. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| MSRP (USD) | leatherman.com List price on leatherman.com, USD. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Production status | leatherman.com Listed and in the current catalogue on leatherman.com. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Sheath included | leatherman.com Product description states "Sheath sold separately." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Lanyard attachment | leatherman.com Listed as a product feature: "Lanyard Ring". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Pocket clip | leatherman.com Not listed among the product features; Leatherman sells a pocket clip for the Wave/Charge/Surge as a separate accessory. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Replaceable cutters | leatherman.com Tool list names "Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" and "Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters". | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Country of manufacture | leatherman.com Page states: "Made in the USA -" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Edge type | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Edge
Plain" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade locking | leatherman.com Page states: "Blade Lock
Yes" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| One-hand opening | leatherman.com Page states: "Open tools easily with one hand, even when you're wearing gloves." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Outside-accessible blade | leatherman.com Page states: "Access essential tools without opening the multi-tool, even while it remains folded." | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "03 Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Hard-wire cutters | leatherman.com Page states: "04 Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Crimper | leatherman.com Page states: "05 Electrical Crimper" | Manufacturer product page | 2026-08-26 |
| Blade profile | leatherman.com Official specification states 'Blade Type: Modified Drop Point'. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-09-01 |
| Pliers type | leatherman.com Official tool list includes both needlenose and regular pliers. | Manufacturer product page | 2026-09-01 |
Not verified: Release year, MSRP (EUR). Each renders as — above. We would rather show a gap than a number nobody stands behind.
Where it sits
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