Comparison Console
Leatherman Super Tool 300 vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Super Tool 300 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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$119.95Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
272.15 g (9.60 oz)Heaviest
224 g (7.90 oz)Lightest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30.48 mm (1.20 in)Narrowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Widest
Thickness
19.304 mm (0.76 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
19Most tools
17Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersPremium Replaceable Wire CuttersPremium Replaceable Hard Wire CuttersStranded Wire CuttersElectrical CrimperWire Stripper420hc Knife420hc Serrated KnifeSawAwl W/ Thread LoopRuler (9 In | 22 Cm)Can OpenerBottle OpenerWood/metal FilePhillips ScrewdriverLarge ScrewdriverMedium ScrewdriverSmall Screwdriver
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
Large Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty TasksWork UseTough Jobs Requiring Multiple Tools
TradespersonsEveryday Carry With Strong Tool VersatilityOutdoor And Farm Use
Common praise
Strong, Large PliersAll Locking Tools For SafetyComfortable Handles With Easy Access Even With GlovesRemovable Replaceable Wire CuttersDurable Construction With Quality Materials
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
Sheath Sold Separately, Not IncludedNo Explicit Mention Of One Handed Opening CapabilityRelatively Heavy Compared To Smaller Multi Tools
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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