Comparison Console
Leatherman Wave Plus vs SOG PowerAssist
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus 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 PowerAssist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerAssist 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$75Cheapest
Weight
241 g (8.50 oz)Lightest
272 g (9.59 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Open length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
48 mm (1.89 in)Highest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
16Fewest tools
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
PliersGripperHard wire cutterWire crimperBlasting cap crimperStraight-edge bladeFully serrated blade3-sided fileLarge screwdriverPhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerMedium screwdriverV-cutterRulers
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Outdoor camping and hikingEDC (Everyday Carry)Work in warehouse, office, or homeBackpackingFishingCampingSurvival scenariosHeavy duty cutting and gripping needs
Common praise
Durable and built to lastIncludes a comprehensive set of toolsVersatile for a wide range of tasksSpring-action pliers and replaceable wire cutters appreciated
Smooth and fast assisted-opening dual bladesStrong compound leverage pliers providing high gripping powerRobust construction and durable materialsComfortable ergonomic handlesEffective locking mechanisms for safetyWide variety of useful integrated tools
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
No pocket clip includedTool is somewhat heavy for its size
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