Comparison Console
Leatherman Raptor Response vs Leatherman Wave Plus
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 35% 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 Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 350% 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 Plus 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 350% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus 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
241 g (8.50 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
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
43.2 mm (1.70 in)Highest
38 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
Thickness
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
4Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
N/A
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Unknown
No
Use case profile
Best for
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
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
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
Lack of a robust locking mechanism when foldedPotential safety concern of accidental deployment when carried in pocketShears feel slightly loose initially
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
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