Leatherman Wave Alpha vs Leatherman Tread Metric
Leatherman Wave Alpha ($199.95) vs Leatherman Tread Metric (Retired) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Leatherman
Tread Metric
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave Alpha | Leatherman Tread Metric |
| Price | $199.95 | Retired |
| Weight | 234g | 168g |
| Weight | 234g (8.25 oz, Leatherman product page) | 168g (5.9 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page) |
| Status | — | Retired 2023 |
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 Metric
- Wearable bracelet design
- Travel-friendly
- Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Tread Metric is the better value at Retired. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.