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Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Leatherman OHT

Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) vs Leatherman OHT (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 OHT
Leatherman
OHT
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman Wave AlphaLeatherman OHT
Price$199.95Retired
Weight234g281g
Weight234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page)281g (9.9 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page)
Closed Length—4.5 in / 11.5 cm
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 OHT

  • The Leatherman OHT was the first ever, 100% one-hand-operable multi-to
  • Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman OHT 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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