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Leatherman Wave+ vs Leatherman Wingman
Leatherman Wave+ ($120) vs Leatherman Wingman ($49.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right multi-tool.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | Leatherman Wingman |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $49.95 |
| Weight | 240g | 198g |
| Tools | 18 | — |
| Steel | 420HC | — |
| Origin | Portland, OR USA | — |
| Warranty | 25 years | — |
| Blades | Outside accessible | — |
| Pliers | Needle + Regular | — |
| Weight | — | 7 oz / 198 g (leatherman.com) |
| Tool count | — | 14 |
| Closed length | — | 3.8 in |
| Open length | — | 6 in |
| Blade | — | 2.6 in 420HC, locking |
| Frame | — | 420 stainless |
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 Wingman
- Lowest price in the full-size Leatherman line
- Spring-action pliers and scissors
- Compact 3.8 in closed
- Locking knife blade
- Implements do not lock
- Fixed wire cutters, not replaceable
- Plain polished finish scratches
Leatherman Wingman is the better value at $49.95. Both are part of our curated multi-tool index — tap through to check current pricing.