Comparison Console
Gerber Icon vs Leatherman Wave Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Icon stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 114% 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
241 g (8.50 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)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
17.78 mm (0.70 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
Unknown
20 mm (0.79 in)
Tools
Tool count
Unknown
18
Tools
PliersScrewdriversFileScissorsSawOpenerBit driverWire cutterWire stripperCrimperAwlKnife blade (plain and serrated)Can openerBottle openerRuler
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Needlenose
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose EDCOutdoor tasksEveryday repairsCompact toolkits
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
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
Durable and built to lastIncludes a comprehensive set of toolsVersatile for a wide range of tasksSpring-action pliers and replaceable wire cutters appreciated
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
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
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