Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Icon stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 4% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$49.99Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
224 g (7.90 oz)Lightest
Closed length
94.5 mm (3.72 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
20 mm (0.79 in)
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
17
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
Pliers with Wire Cutters (needlenose & regular)Wire CuttersLarge Locking BladeSerrated BladeWood SawMetal SawFile with Diamond FileCan OpenerBottle OpenerScissorsBit DriverSmall Bit DriverMedium ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverHard Wire CutterWire StripperSpring Action Scissors
Plier type
Needlenose
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
One-handed opening mechanism easy to useDurable stainless steel constructionIncludes a wide variety of integrated tools for multiple tasksCompact and lightweight for convenient carry
Versatile set of 17 integrated tools covering many needsComfortable handles and outside accessible toolsStrong and precise pliers and wire cuttersLocking mechanisms on outside tools for safety
Common complaints
Weight and size may be considered bulky for some usersSome tools may be smaller or less robust compared to dedicated single-purpose tools
Blade steel is basic 420HC with average edge retentionScissors on 2004 model changed to smaller design that some users find less safeHeavier than some other EDC options