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Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Core
Leatherman Wave+ ($120) vs Leatherman Core (Retired) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Leatherman
Core
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | Leatherman Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | Retired |
| Weight | 240g | 307g |
| Tools | 18 | — |
| Steel | 420HC | — |
| Origin | Portland, OR USA | — |
| Warranty | 25 years | — |
| Blades | Outside accessible | — |
| Pliers | Needle + Regular | — |
| Blade Length | — | 3.2 in / 8.1 cm |
| Closed Length | — | 4.5 in / 11.5 cm |
| Status | — | Retired |
| Weight | — | 307g (10.8 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 Core
- 4.5 inch closed length
- Built for heavy jobs
- Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Core is the better value at Retired. If weight matters most, Leatherman Wave+ carries lighter at 240g. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.