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Leatherman Charge Ti vs Leatherman Wave (2004)

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

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Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Charge Ti stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Charge Ti 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.

Leatherman Charge Ti — Tool count: 19Leatherman Charge Ti — Open length: 160 mm (6.30 in)Leatherman Charge Ti — Weight: 238 g (8.40 oz)Leatherman Charge Ti — Retail price: US$173Leatherman Charge Ti — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Wave (2004) — Tool count: 17Leatherman Wave (2004) — Open length: 158 mm (6.22 in)Leatherman Wave (2004) — Weight: 224 g (7.90 oz)Leatherman Wave (2004) — Retail price: US$130Leatherman Wave (2004) — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Tool countOpen lengthWeightRetail priceClosed length
Price & carry
Retail price
US$173Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
238 g (8.40 oz)Heaviest
224 g (7.90 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
36 mm (1.42 in)
Thickness
Unknown
20 mm (0.79 in)
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
17Fewest tools
Tools
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Wire Cutters•Hard Wire Cutters•Wire Stripper•154CM Stainless Steel Clip Point Blade•420hc Serrated Blade•Saw•Spring Action Scissors•8 Inch (19 Cm) Ruler•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Wood/metal File•Diamond Coated File•Large Bit Driver•Small Bit Driver•Large Screwdriver•Wire Crimper•Fixed Lanyard Ring
•Pliers With Wire Cutters (needlenose & Regular)•Wire Cutters•Large Locking Blade•Serrated Blade•Wood Saw•Metal Saw•File With Diamond File•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Scissors•Bit Driver•Small Bit Driver•Medium Screwdriver•Phillips Screwdriver•Hard Wire Cutter•Wire Stripper•Spring Action Scissors
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Multitool Use▣Camping And Outdoor Tasks▣Bike Touring And Repair▣Precision And Durable Cutting Tasks
▣Tradespersons▣Everyday Carry With Strong Tool Versatility▣Outdoor And Farm Use
Common praise
✓Extensive Tool Set Covering Many Functions✓Durable Titanium Handle Scales And Stainless Steel Build✓One Handed Accessibility To Tools✓Includes Premium 154CM Steel Main Blade✓Compact Size With Comparatively Light Weight For Multitools
✓Versatile Set Of 17 Integrated Tools Covering Many Needs✓Comfortable Handles And Outside Accessible Tools✓Strong And Precise Pliers And Wire Cutters✓Locking Mechanisms On Outside Tools For Safety
Common complaints
⚠Titanium Handles Provide No Structural Strength Benefit, Mainly Aesthetic⚠Serrated Blade Uses Standard Stainless Steel Not Premium Steel⚠Scissors Are Smaller New Generation Design, Some Prefer Older Folding Scissors Design
⚠Blade Steel Is Basic 420hc With Average Edge Retention⚠Scissors On 2004 Model Changed To Smaller Design That Some Users Find Less Safe⚠Heavier Than Some Other EDC Options

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