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Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Leatherman ARC

Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) vs Leatherman ARC ($249.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.

Leatherman Wave Alpha
Leatherman
Wave Alpha
$199.95
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Leatherman ARC
Leatherman
ARC
$249.95
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Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman Wave AlphaLeatherman ARC
Price$199.95$249.95
Weight234g244g
Weight234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page)244g (8.61 oz, Leatherman product page)
Pros & Cons

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 ARC

  • One-handed opening
  • every tool locks
  • protective coating
  • $249.95 is premium pricing
Leatherman Wave Alpha is the better value at $199.95. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
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