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Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Bit Kit #1
Leatherman Wave+ ($120) vs Leatherman Bit Kit #1 ($20) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | Leatherman Bit Kit #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $20 |
| Weight | 240g | 45.4g |
| Tools | 18 | — |
| Steel | 420HC | — |
| Origin | Portland, OR USA | — |
| Warranty | 25 years | — |
| Blades | Outside accessible | — |
| Pliers | Needle + Regular | — |
| Material | — | Double-ended driver bits |
| Weight | — | 45.4g (Leatherman published) |
Pros & Cons
Leatherman Wave+
- 18 tools comprehensive
- Outside-accessible blades
- 25-year warranty
- Spring-action scissors best-in-class
- USA made
- 120g pocket weight
- $120 entry
- Lock requires two hands to close
Leatherman Bit Kit #1
- 22 tips in 45.4 g
- Covers Torx, Phillips, Pozi and Robertson
- $20 for a full set
- Useful mainly with a bit-driver tool
- No handle included
Leatherman Bit Kit #1 is the better value at $20. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.