Comparison Console
Leatherman ARC 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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman ARC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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$249.95Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
241 g (8.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
164 mm (6.46 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
20Most tools
18Fewest tools
Tools
MagnaCut Knife BladeNeedlenose PliersRegular PliersLarge Bit DriverDiamond-coated FileSmall Bit DriverWood/Metal FilePry ToolPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersImpact SurfaceLarge ScrewdriverBottle OpenerCan OpenerAwlSpring-action ScissorsSawWire StripperElectrical CrimperEdge File
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workEveryday carryRepair tasksHard outdoor jobs
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
High blade quality and edge retention due to MagnaCut steelVersatile toolset with 20 locking toolsSmooth one-handed opening and operationDurable PVD/DLC coatingComfortable and secure handling
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
No sheath includedPremium price point might be high for some users
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools