Comparison Console
Leatherman OHT 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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 OHT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman OHT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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$118.9Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
280.99 g (9.91 oz)Heaviest
241 g (8.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
168.275 mm (6.63 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
38 mm (1.50 in)
Thickness
Unknown
20 mm (0.79 in)
Tools
Tool count
16Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersSpring-loaded wire cuttersHard-wire cuttersFine edge knife bladeSerrated knife bladeWood sawSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverLarge flathead screwdriverPhillips head screwdriverCan openerBottle openerOxygen tank wrenchStrap cutterCleaning rod attachment
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
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
One-handed operationQuick access to multiple toolsOutdoor useOn-site jobsHome use
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
Easy one-handed opening and tool deploymentSpring-loaded pliers reduce hand fatigueClear imprinted tool locations for quick identificationSecure tool locks for safetyVersatile tool set for various tasks
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
Some users find multitool weight somewhat heavyLimited information on blade steel quality beyond 420HC stainless steel
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools