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Gerber E-Tool vs Leatherman Wave Plus

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber E-Tool stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Gerber E-Tool stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Gerber E-Tool stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Gerber E-Tool stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Gerber E-Tool stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Gerber E-Tool — Tool count: 14Gerber E-Tool — Closed length: 116.84 mm (4.60 in)Gerber E-Tool — Weight: 255.15 g (9.00 oz)Gerber E-Tool — Retail price: US$99.99Leatherman Wave Plus — Tool count: 18Leatherman Wave Plus — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Wave Plus — Weight: 241 g (8.50 oz)Leatherman Wave Plus — Retail price: US$130Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.99Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
241 g (8.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
38 mm (1.50 in)
Thickness
Unknown
20 mm (0.79 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
•Needle Nose Pliers•Pinch Cut Wire Cutters•Wire Crimper•Plain Edge Knife•Serrated Knife•Cross Point Screwdriver•Small Flat Blade Screwdriver•Medium Flat Blade Screwdriver•Large Flat Blade Screwdriver•Lanyard Ring•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•File•Ruler
•Pliers•Wire Cutters•Replaceable Wire Cutters•Fine Nose Pliers•Regular Nose Pliers•Multiple Blades•Screwdrivers•Saw•Spring Action Scissors•Ruler•Eyeglass Screwdriver•Phillips #1 2 Screwdriver•3/16" Screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
▣Military Use▣Tactical▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities
▣Diy Tasks▣Home Repairs▣Gardening▣Outdoors Activities▣Everyday Carry
Common praise
✓Durable Stainless Steel Build✓Versatile 14 Tool Set✓One Hand Opening Mechanism✓Includes Sheath For Carrying
✓Durable And Built To Last✓Includes A Comprehensive Set Of Tools✓Versatile For A Wide Range Of Tasks✓Spring Action Pliers And Replaceable Wire Cutters Appreciated
Common complaints
⚠Some Versions Include Blades Which May Not Be Allowed In All Workplaces⚠Weight Of 9 Oz May Be Heavy For Some Users
⚠Sheath Not Included By Default⚠Some Users Note It Is Relatively Heavy Compared To Smaller Multitools

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