Comparison Console
Leatherman Raptor Response vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Raptor Response 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 325% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Raptor Response 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 Response stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 325% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
43.2 mm (1.70 in)Highest
36 mm (1.42 in)Lowest
Thickness
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
4Fewest tools
17Most tools
Tools
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
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
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Common praise
Effective cutting shears with micro-serrations for gripVersatile and focused toolset for emergency medical tasksCompact and lightweight for easy carryRobust stainless steel blades resistant to corrosionUseful specialized tools such as ring cutter and oxygen tank wrench
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
Lack of a robust locking mechanism when foldedPotential safety concern of accidental deployment when carried in pocketShears feel slightly loose initially
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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