Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Surge
Leatherman Wave+ ($120) vs Leatherman Surge ($130) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | Leatherman Surge |
|---|
| Price | $120 | $130 |
| Weight | 240g | 294g |
| Tools | 18 | 21 |
| Steel | 420HC | 420HC |
| Origin | Portland, OR USA | — |
| Warranty | 25 years | — |
| Blades | Outside accessible | Large + extra-large serrated |
| Pliers | Needle + Regular | Needle-nose + regular + wire cutter |
| Weight | — | 294g |
| Case | — | Leather sheath included |
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 Surge
- 21 tools most complete ever
- All tools outside-accessible
- Spring-action pliers
- Blade exchange system
- 25-year warranty Leatherman
- 294g heaviest Leatherman
- Too big for pocket carry
- Not TSA-friendly (blades)
Leatherman Wave+ is the better value at $120. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.