Comparison Console
Leatherman Juice CS4 vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 Juice CS4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice CS4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Juice CS4 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 Juice CS4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% 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$119Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
158.8 g (5.60 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
15Fewest tools
17Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersHard-wire cuttersWire cutters420HC knife bladeSawSpring-action scissorsAwlCan openerBottle openerCorkscrew with assistPhillips screwdriverMedium screwdriverLarge screwdriverSmall screwdriverExtra-small screwdriver
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
Needle nose pliers, regular pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday household and outdoor tasksCampingHikingLight outdoor useGeneral multi-tool needs
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
Compact size fits comfortably in pocketIncludes a useful variety of 15 toolsGood build quality with anodized aluminum handleIncludes a reliable, sharp 420HC knife bladeCorkscrew with assist is well regardedSafety lock near scissors provides secure use
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
Multiple screwdrivers might be excessive for some users
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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