Leatherman Wave Plus
Leatherman
18-tool multitool with outside-accessible locking tools and replaceable wire cutters.
Leatherman Wave Plus costs $129.95 in Leatherman's own US store, checked on October 6, 2026.
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Price in the maker's own store, checked October 6, 2026. Amazon prices change often, so we link without a price.
What you get
A full-size multitool with 18 tools that all open from the outside and lock. The wire cutters are replaceable and the scissors are spring-action. It weighs 8.5 oz and is 4 inches closed with a 25-year warranty.
- 18 tools, all outside-accessible and locking
- Replaceable wire cutters
- Spring-action scissors
- 25-year warranty
Pros and cons of the Leatherman Wave Plus
Pros
- All 18 tools open from the outside and lock.
- Replaceable wire cutters and a 25-year warranty.
- Picked by OutdoorGearLab and CleverHiker.
Cons
- The sheath is sold separately.
- At 8.5 oz it weighs more than the other multitools on this list.
Specs
- Type
- multitool
- Weight
- 8.5 oz (241 g)
- Tools
- 18
Why it scores 8.2
8.2/10
Shortlist score. How it is calculated
Emergency features
- Rechargeable or standard batteries
- Waterproof or water resistant
- Runtime or burn time listed by the maker
Tester picks
- OutdoorGearLab
- CleverHiker
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