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Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Leatherman Genus

Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) vs Leatherman Genus (Retired) — 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 Genus
Leatherman
Genus
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman Wave AlphaLeatherman Genus
Price$199.95Retired
Weight234g318g
Weight234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page)318g (11.2 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page)
Status—Retired
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 Genus

  • Landscaping multi-tool
  • Gardening and pruning use
  • Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Genus is the better value at Retired. If weight matters most, Leatherman Wave Alpha carries lighter at 234g. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
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