Comparison Console
Leatherman Rebar vs Leatherman Wave Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Rebar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for open length.
Leatherman Rebar stands out as the longest option for open length.
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$99.95Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
189.94 g (6.70 oz)Lightest
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30 mm (1.18 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
17Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard-wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420HC Knife420HC Serrated KnifeSawAwl with Thread LoopRuler (8 in / 19 cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/Metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryDIYProfessional workTough jobs
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
Strong pliers with replaceable cuttersAll tools lock securelyComfortable handle even with glovesDurable stainless steel constructionVersatile toolset useful for professional and DIY 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
No One-Handed Opening for the Knife BladeNo ScissorsLack of Pocket ClipInside-Access Only: all tools fold inward
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools