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Leatherman OPNR vs Leatherman Wave Alpha

Leatherman OPNR ($10) vs Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right tool.

Leatherman OPNR
Leatherman
OPNR
$10
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Leatherman Wave Alpha
Leatherman
Wave Alpha
$199.95
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Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman OPNRLeatherman Wave Alpha
Price$10$199.95
Weight14.7g234g
Weight0.52 oz / about 14.7g (leatherman.com)234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page)
Length2.6 in—
Width1.01 in—
Depth0.09 in—
Material420HC stainless steel—
ToolsBottle opener, mini pry, screwdriver, package opener—
Pros & Cons

Leatherman OPNR

  • Under 15g and 0.09 in thin
  • Opens boxes, bottles and screws
  • $10
  • Leatherman brand and warranty
  • No blade or scissors
  • Medium screwdriver fits few small screws
  • 420HC is a basic steel
  • Not new: product page images date to April 2026

Leatherman Wave Alpha

  • Thumb stud for one-handed blade access
  • contoured G10 handles
  • tools in each handle deploy together
  • $199.95 is premium pricing
Leatherman OPNR is the better value at $10. Both are part of our curated tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
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