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.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave Alpha | Leatherman ARC |
| Price | $199.95 | $249.95 |
| Weight | 234g | 244g |
| Weight | 234g (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.