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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 — Open length: 158.75 mm (6.25 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 Wave Plus — Tool count: 18Leatherman Wave Plus — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Wave Plus — Open length: 158.8 mm (6.25 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)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
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)Shortest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
19.3 mm (0.76 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
18Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersPremium replaceable wire cuttersPremium replaceable hard-wire cuttersElectrical crimperWire stripperS30V knife blade420HC serrated knife blade with cutting hookSawSpring-action scissorsRuler (8 in / 19 cm)Can openerBottle openerWood/Metal fileDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driverSmall bit driverMedium screwdriverRemovable pocket clip
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Folding pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (every day carry)Automotive repairsOutdoor and backcountry useHousehold fixesCamping and trail use
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
Wide range of tools covering almost any taskPremium materials such as titanium handles and S30V steel bladesReplaceable wire cutters for durabilityLocking mechanisms for safety and strengthCompact size despite having many toolsVersatile bit driver system with included bits
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
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsExpensive price pointProprietary bit driver design limits some larger bit compatibilitySome models recalled for knife blade closure defectScissors can be difficult and somewhat dangerous to access
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools