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Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Leatherman Grind

Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) vs Leatherman Grind (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 Grind
Leatherman
Grind
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman Wave AlphaLeatherman Grind
Price$199.95Retired
Weight234g54g
Weight234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page)54g (1.9 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 Grind

  • Eight tools in one piece
  • Made for skateboarders
  • Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Grind is the better value at Retired. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
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