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Leatherman Crunch vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% 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 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Crunch stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 15% 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$250Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
196 g (6.91 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
137 mm (5.39 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
32 mm (1.26 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
13.2 mm (0.52 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
17Most tools
Tools
Locking pliersWire cuttersWire stripperPin viseSerrated knifeRulerBottle openerFilesHex bit driverSmall screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverWood and metal fileNail fileSaw blade
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
Locking pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
High-torque jobsEDC versatilityTasks requiring locking pliers
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
Innovative locking pliers rarely found in multi-toolsVersatility with 15 integrated toolsSolid build with CNC-machined 420 stainless steelAll-locking tools for safety and securityIncludes removable scalpel tool and multiple bit drivers
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
Complex plier opening mechanism requiring practiceRelatively heavy for a pocket multi-tool at about 196 gramsHigher price point as a limited-edition release
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
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