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Leatherman Wave (2004) vs Victorinox Super Tinker

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

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Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 189% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Wave (2004) 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.

Leatherman Wave (2004) — Tool count: 17Leatherman Wave (2004) — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 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)Leatherman Wave (2004) — Width: 36 mm (1.42 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Tool count: 14Victorinox Super Tinker — Closed length: 91 mm (3.58 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Weight: 84 g (2.96 oz)Victorinox Super Tinker — Retail price: US$45Victorinox Super Tinker — Thickness: 17 mm (0.67 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Width: 26 mm (1.02 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
158 mm (6.22 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
17Most tools
14Fewest 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
Large bladeSmall bladeCan opener3 mm screwdriver6 mm screwdriverBottle openerWire stripperReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Yes
No
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
Everyday carryDIY tasksCampingTravel
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 set of 14 useful toolsSolid, reliable build qualityCompact and lightweight designIncludes handy scissors and Phillips screwdriver
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
Non-locking blades can be less safe for heavy tasksNo one-hand opening blade features