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Leatherman MUT vs Leatherman Wave Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% 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 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT 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 Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman MUT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% 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$265Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
317.5 g (11.20 oz)Heaviest
241 g (8.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
189.2 mm (7.45 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38.1 mm (1.50 in)Highest
38 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)
20 mm (0.79 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
PliersWire cutters with replaceable bladesElectrician's crimping pliersKnife with combined bladeSawCutting hookHammerBolt override toolBronze carbon scraperCleaning brush adapterFirearm disassembly punchLarge bit adapter
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Special military combination pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
Firearm maintenanceMilitary gear maintenanceCivilian and military firearm usersTactical and outdoor use
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
Durable and robust build qualityIncludes specialized firearm maintenance toolsOne-hand opening for ease of useIncludes replaceable wire cutter bladesVersatile with 16 tools in one
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
Relatively heavy compared to smaller multitoolsLarger size may not be ideal for all-day carrySome specialized tools may be unnecessary for non-firearm users
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
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