Home / Multi-Tool / Comparison

Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Leatherman Tread

Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) vs Leatherman Tread (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
Check Price →
Leatherman Tread
Leatherman
Tread
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecLeatherman Wave AlphaLeatherman Tread
Price$199.95Retired
Weight234g168g
Weight234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page)168g (5.9 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 Tread

  • Wearable bracelet design
  • Travel-friendly
  • Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Tread is the better value at Retired. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.
More Multi-Tool comparisons
Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Free P2Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Charge+ TTiLeatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman SignalLeatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman SurgeLeatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Skeletool CXLeatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Squirt PS4