Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Skeletool CX
Leatherman Wave+ ($120) vs Leatherman Skeletool CX ($105) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | Leatherman Skeletool CX |
|---|
| Price | $120 | $105 |
| Weight | 240g | 142g |
| Tools | 18 | 7 |
| Steel | 420HC | — |
| Origin | Portland, OR USA | — |
| Warranty | 25 years | — |
| Blades | Outside accessible | — |
| Pliers | Needle + Regular | Needle-nose + regular |
| Weight | — | 142g |
| Handle | — | Carbon fiber + stainless |
| Clip | — | Carabiner |
| Blade | — | 154CM steel (CX version) |
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 Skeletool CX
- 142g actually pocketable
- 154CM blade on CX is premium
- Carabiner integrates into carry
- 7 tools covers 95% of tasks
- Carbon fiber handle looks sharp
- $105 for a 7-tool
- No scissors
- Minimalism frustrates some
Leatherman Skeletool CX is the better value at $105. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.