Comparison Console
Leatherman Leap vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Leap stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Leap stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Leap stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Leap stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Leap stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Leap stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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$39.97Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
51 mm (2.01 in)Highest
36 mm (1.42 in)Lowest
Thickness
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Thickest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
17Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard-wire cuttersWire cuttersKnifeSawSpring-action scissorsRulerTweezersBottle openerPhillips screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat 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 and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Introducing kids to multitool useSafe skill developmentLight outdoor and craft tasks
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
Excellent safety features suitable for childrenGood variety of tools for basic tasksDurable build with a 25-year warranty
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
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksKnife blade requires adult installation for safetyNo included sheath
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