Comparison Console
Leatherman Wave (2004) vs SOG Tellus MT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Tellus MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Tellus MT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% 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$98.85Cheapest
Weight
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
18 mm (0.71 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
15Fewest 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
PliersBladeSawFlat screwdriverPhillips screwdriverAwlChiselTweezersScissorsFirestarterBottle openerFileSmall screwdriverTin-openerWire cutter
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
CampingEveryday carrySurvivalTacticalOutdoor useCampsite tasksAdventure 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
Compact and lightweightIncludes a comprehensive set of essential outdoor toolsDurable and grippy G10 handlesGood cutting and gripping power due to Compound LeverageEasy tool fold away and storage in nylon pouch
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
No pocket clip included
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