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Leatherman Rebar vs Leatherman Wave Alpha

Leatherman Rebar ($99.95) vs Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.

Leatherman Rebar
Leatherman
Rebar
$99.95
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Leatherman Wave Alpha
Leatherman
Wave Alpha
$199.95
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Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman RebarLeatherman Wave Alpha
Price$99.95$199.95
Weight190g234g
Weight6.7 oz / 190 g (leatherman.com)234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page)
Tool count17—
Closed length4 in—
Open length6.25 in—
Blade2.9 in 420HC, locking—
Frame420 stainless—
Pros & Cons

Leatherman Rebar

  • 17 tools at under 7 oz
  • Replaceable wire cutters
  • Locking primary blade
  • Full-size pliers
  • Heavier than the Wingman or Bond class
  • 4 in closed length is bulky in a pocket
  • No spring-action pliers

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 Rebar is the better value at $99.95. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
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