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Leatherman Charge TTi vs Leatherman Wave Plus

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

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Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Charge TTi stands out as the shortest option for closed length.

Longest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length.

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 TTi — Tool count: 19Leatherman Charge TTi — Closed length: 101.6 mm (4.00 in)Leatherman Charge TTi — Weight: 252.19 g (8.90 oz)Leatherman Charge TTi — Retail price: US$190Leatherman Charge TTi — Thickness: 19.3 mm (0.76 in)Leatherman Charge TTi — Width: 30.48 mm (1.20 in)Leatherman Wave Plus — Tool count: 18Leatherman Wave Plus — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Wave Plus — Weight: 241 g (8.50 oz)Leatherman Wave Plus — Retail price: US$130Leatherman Wave Plus — Thickness: 20 mm (0.79 in)Leatherman Wave Plus — Width: 38 mm (1.50 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$190Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
252.19 g (8.90 oz)Heaviest
241 g (8.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
158.75 mm (6.25 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Narrowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Widest
Thickness
19.3 mm (0.76 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
18Fewest tools
Tools
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters•Premium Replaceable Hard Wire Cutters•Electrical Crimper•Wire Stripper•S30V Knife Blade•420hc Serrated Knife Blade With Cutting Hook•Saw•Spring Action Scissors•Ruler (8 In / 19 Cm)•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Wood/metal File•Diamond Coated File•Large Bit Driver•Small Bit Driver•Medium Screwdriver•Removable Pocket Clip
•Pliers•Wire Cutters•Replaceable Wire Cutters•Fine Nose Pliers•Regular Nose Pliers•Multiple Blades•Screwdrivers•Saw•Spring Action Scissors•Ruler•Eyeglass Screwdriver•Phillips #1 2 Screwdriver•3/16" Screwdriver
Plier type
Folding pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC (every Day Carry)▣Automotive Repairs▣Outdoor And Backcountry Use▣Household Fixes▣Camping And Trail Use
▣Diy Tasks▣Home Repairs▣Gardening▣Outdoors Activities▣Everyday Carry
Common praise
✓Wide Range Of Tools Covering Almost Any Task✓Premium Materials Such As Titanium Handles And S30V Steel Blades✓Replaceable Wire Cutters For Durability✓Locking Mechanisms For Safety And Strength✓Compact Size Despite Having Many Tools✓Versatile Bit Driver System With Included Bits
✓Durable And Built To Last✓Includes A Comprehensive Set Of Tools✓Versatile For A Wide Range Of Tasks✓Spring Action Pliers And Replaceable Wire Cutters Appreciated
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy Compared To Smaller Multitools⚠Expensive Price Point⚠Proprietary Bit Driver Design Limits Some Larger Bit Compatibility⚠Some Models Recalled For Knife Blade Closure Defect⚠Scissors Can Be Difficult And Somewhat Dangerous To Access
⚠Sheath Not Included By Default⚠Some Users Note It Is Relatively Heavy Compared To Smaller Multitools

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