LEATHERMAN Wave Plus 18-in-1 Multi-Tool
Product Information, Not A Review
Quick Specs
What Stands Out
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The Wave Plus is Leatherman's full-size, do-most-things multi-tool: pliers at the core, two knives and a saw on the outside, and a set of drivers, files and openers tucked inside. This black version is one of Amazon's top sellers in Multitools, and it is the tool a lot of people picture when they hear the word Leatherman.
It is built for the small repairs that happen away from the garage. A loose bolt on the kids' bikes, a snapped zip tie on the trailer, fishing line that needs a clean cut, twine on a brisket.
The Numbers That Matter
18 tools. The ones that earn their spot are the saw, the spring-action scissors and the bit drivers, because those are the jobs a pocket knife cannot do. The bit drivers handle the small screws on toys and battery covers.
Replaceable wire cutters. Cutters are the part that wears first on any pliers tool. Being able to swap them keeps the rest of the tool in service.
8.5 oz and 4 in closed. This is the number that decides how you carry it. It rides on a belt or in a bag, not loose in a pocket with your keys.
| Spec | What it decides |
|---|---|
| 18 tools with saw | Whether it replaces the junk drawer on a trip |
| Replaceable cutters | How long the tool stays in service |
| 8.5 oz / 4 in closed | Belt or bag carry, not keychain |
| 25-year warranty | How long Leatherman stands behind it |
Who It Is For
The dad who ends up fixing whatever breaks at the campsite, the ball field or the gym floor. If you want something lighter with spring-action pliers and a pocket clip, the Leatherman Wingman covers the everyday jobs at 7 oz. If you prefer a butterfly-style tool that clips in a pocket, look at the Gerber Suspension NXT. For scissors and tweezers on the keyring, the Victorinox Classic SD is the small one.
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The Short Version
The Wave Plus is the full-size answer for a dad who fixes things: bike bolts, gym equipment, fishing line, butcher twine at the smoker. If I wanted one tool in the truck that covers nearly every small repair, this is the kind I would look at first. If you only need scissors and a small blade, a keychain tool is lighter.
MIKE MANNING
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