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Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Leatherman Charge+
Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) vs Leatherman Charge+ (Retired) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Leatherman
Charge+
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave Alpha | Leatherman Charge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 | Retired |
| Weight | 234g | 196g |
| Weight | 234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page) | 196g (6.9 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page) |
| Blade Length | — | 2.9 in / 7.37 cm |
| Closed Length | — | 4 in / 10 cm |
| Materials | — | 420HC Stainless Steel, 154CM Stainless Steel, 6061-T6 Hard-Anodized Aluminum, 440C Stainle |
| Status | — | Retired 2025 |
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 Charge+
- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular Pliers
- Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters
- Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Charge+ is the better value at Retired. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.