Comparison Console
Leatherman Raptor Rescue vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 143% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Rescue stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 143% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Rescue 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$79.95Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
141.75 g (5.00 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
48.3 mm (1.90 in)Highest
36 mm (1.42 in)Lowest
Thickness
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
7Fewest tools
17Most tools
Tools
Folding shearsStrap cutterRing cutterCarbide glass breakerOxygen tank wrenchRuler
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
N/A
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
First respondersEmergency medical personnelFirefightersRescue situations
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
Functional design tailored for medical and rescue useCompact and durableTrusted by professionals on front lines
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
Unknown
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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