Comparison Console
Leatherman Skeletool RX vs Leatherman Wave Plus
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool RX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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$101Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
153 mm (6.02 in)Shortest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
31 mm (1.22 in)Lowest
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
Thickness
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
6Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
BitholderBottle openerGlass breakerKnife (154CM blade steel)PliersScrewdriverWire cutter
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Plier type
Regular pliers
Spring-action Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency responseFirst responders
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSpecialized tools for emergency scenariosHigh quality 154CM blade steelIncludes practical tools like pliers and a screwdriver
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
Sheath not includedLimited tool count compared to larger multitools
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools