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Leatherman Wave (2004) vs SOG Sync II

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Sync II 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 tools option for tool count, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

SOG Sync II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SOG Sync II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

SOG Sync II stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

SOG Sync II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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.

Leatherman Wave (2004) — Tool count: 17Leatherman Wave (2004) — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Wave (2004) — Open length: 158 mm (6.22 in)Leatherman Wave (2004) — Weight: 224 g (7.90 oz)Leatherman Wave (2004) — Retail price: US$130Leatherman Wave (2004) — Thickness: 20 mm (0.79 in)SOG Sync II — Tool count: 12SOG Sync II — Closed length: 84 mm (3.31 in)SOG Sync II — Open length: 147 mm (5.79 in)SOG Sync II — Weight: 275 g (9.70 oz)SOG Sync II — Retail price: US$80SOG Sync II — Thickness: 26 mm (1.02 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
224 g (7.90 oz)Lightest
275 g (9.70 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Longest
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
36 mm (1.42 in)Narrowest
52 mm (2.05 in)Widest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
26 mm (1.02 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
12Fewest tools
Tools
•Pliers With Wire Cutters (needlenose & Regular)•Wire Cutters•Large Locking Blade•Serrated Blade•Wood Saw•Metal Saw•File With Diamond File•Can Opener•Bottle Opener•Scissors•Bit Driver•Small Bit Driver•Medium Screwdriver•Phillips Screwdriver•Hard Wire Cutter•Wire Stripper•Spring Action Scissors
•Scissor•Straight Blade•Pliers•Nut Grippers•File•Small Flathead Screwdriver•Medium Flathead Screwdriver•Philips Screwdriver•Wire Cutter•Ruler•Wire Crimper•Bottle Opener
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tradespersons▣Everyday Carry With Strong Tool Versatility▣Outdoor And Farm Use
▣Everyday Carry▣Compact Multi Tool Needs▣Wearing On Belt Buckle▣Camping▣Hiking▣General Small Repairs
Common praise
✓Versatile Set Of 17 Integrated Tools Covering Many Needs✓Comfortable Handles And Outside Accessible Tools✓Strong And Precise Pliers And Wire Cutters✓Locking Mechanisms On Outside Tools For Safety
✓Innovative Belt Buckle Design✓Portable And Easy To Carry✓Multiple Useful Tools Integrated✓Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel✓Lifetime Warranty
Common complaints
⚠Blade Steel Is Basic 420hc With Average Edge Retention⚠Scissors On 2004 Model Changed To Smaller Design That Some Users Find Less Safe⚠Heavier Than Some Other EDC Options
⚠Not Suitable For Canvas Or Nylon Belts⚠No Pocket Clip⚠Cannot Be Opened With One Hand

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