Comparison Console
Leatherman Wave (2004) vs Victorinox Skipper
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Skipper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Skipper stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Skipper 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.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% 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.
Victorinox Skipper 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% 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$120Cheapest
Weight
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
181 g (6.38 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
35 mm (1.38 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
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
Locking serrated bladeMarlin spikeShackle openerPliersCorkscrewCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle opener (lockable)Screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer punchPhillips screwdriver 1/2Wire cutterWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickLanyard
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Boating and sailing tasksHandling ropes, knots and riggingMarine and outdoor use
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
Versatile 18 tools suitable for boating and outdoor useDurable Swiss-made quality with locking blade for safetyCompact and portable design with integrated key ring and lanyard
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 one-handed blade opening capability
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