Comparison Console
Leatherman Charge Plus 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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Charge Plus stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 1% 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$189.95Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
235 g (8.29 oz)Heaviest
224 g (7.90 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
17Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with integrated cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in | 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall reversible Phillips/slotted driverFolding medium slotted bit driverRemovable pocket clip
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
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home fixesOutdoor tasksCampingTrail useGeneral cutting, carving, cookingWire cutting and electrical tasks
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
Versatile with many tools in a compact formPremium steel blades (S30V and 420HC)Locking mechanisms for safetyReplaceable wire cuttersComfortable in hand despite tool countDurable and backed by 25-year warranty
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
Heavier than smaller multi-toolsHigher price point compared to simpler models
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