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Leatherman Wave (2004) vs SOG PowerLock
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerLock 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 Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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$130Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
224 g (7.90 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
36 mm (1.42 in)Lowest
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
17Fewest tools
18Most tools
Tools
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
PliersNeedle nose pliersWire crimperHard wire cutterAwlFile (three-sided)GripperBlasting cap crimperBolt grip channelBottle openerCan openerLarge flat screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverPhilips screwdriverQuarter-inch driverWood saw (double-tooth)V-cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
CuttingGrippingPersonal careWork requiring pliers with compound leverageElectrical use including wire cutting and crimpingGeneral EDC tasks
Common praise
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
Powerful compound leverage pliers that open quickly and provide twice the cutting power18 essential tools in a robust, reliable packageAffordable price point compared to similar multitoolsDurable construction with reliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
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
Larger size and weight compared to more compact EDC multitoolsTools require opening pliers first to access, reducing quick single-hand tool accessWire cutting blades do not have user-replaceable insertsSome risk of knuckle injury when opening pliers quickly
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