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Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Rime
Leatherman Wave+ ($120) vs Leatherman Rime (Retired) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Leatherman
Rime
Retired
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | Leatherman Rime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | Retired |
| Weight | 240g | 30g |
| Tools | 18 | — |
| Steel | 420HC | — |
| Origin | Portland, OR USA | — |
| Warranty | 25 years | — |
| Blades | Outside accessible | — |
| Pliers | Needle + Regular | — |
| Status | — | Retired |
| Weight | — | 30g (1 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 Rime
- Clips to a belt or backpack
- Made for snowboarders
- Retired, so it is no longer made or sold new
Leatherman Rime is the better value at Retired. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.