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Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Charge+
Leatherman Wave+ ($120) vs Leatherman Charge+ (Retired) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Leatherman
Charge+
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | Leatherman Charge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | Retired |
| Weight | 240g | 196g |
| Tools | 18 | — |
| Steel | 420HC | — |
| Origin | Portland, OR USA | — |
| Warranty | 25 years | — |
| Blades | Outside accessible | — |
| Pliers | Needle + Regular | — |
| Blade Length | — | 2.9 in / 7.37 cm |
| Closed Length | — | 4 in / 10 cm |
| Materials | — | 420HC Stainless Steel, 154CM Stainless Steel, 6061-T6 Hard-Anodized Aluminum, 440C Stainle |
| Status | — | Retired 2025 |
| Weight | — | 196g (6.9 oz, Leatherman Retired Products page) |
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 Charge+
- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular Pliers
- Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters
- Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Charge+ is the better value at Retired. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.