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Leatherman Curl vs Leatherman Wave Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 4% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Lightest
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
38 mm (1.50 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Combination pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
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
Lacks fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools