Comparison Console
Leatherman Knifeless Rebar vs Leatherman Wave Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Knifeless Rebar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus 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 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Knifeless Rebar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Knifeless Rebar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Knifeless Rebar stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Knifeless Rebar stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$141.38Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
189.94 g (6.70 oz)Lightest
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)
158.8 mm (6.25 in)
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needle-nose PliersRegular PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire StripperSawSpring-action ScissorsAwl w/ Thread LoopRuler (8 in, 19 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Workplaces where knife blades are not allowedUsers needing multiple tools except bladesDurable everyday use
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
Wide variety of tools including replaceable wire cuttersSpring-action scissors and locking features on all tools except pliersDurable stainless steel construction
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
No cutting blade included, limiting certain use cases
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools