Comparison Console
Leatherman Wave Plus vs SOG PowerLock
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 PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerLock stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% 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 PowerLock stands out as the heaviest option for weight, 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 PowerLock stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerLock stands out as the longest option for open 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
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
58 mm (2.28 in)Highest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
19 mm (0.75 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
18
18
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
PliersNeedle nose pliersWire crimperHard wire cutterAwlFile (three-sided)GripperBlasting cap crimperBolt grip channelBottle openerCan openerLarge flat screwdriverMedium flat screwdriverSmall flat screwdriverPhilips screwdriverQuarter-inch driverWood saw (double-tooth)V-cutter
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Yes
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
CuttingGrippingPersonal careWork requiring pliers with compound leverageElectrical use including wire cutting and crimpingGeneral EDC tasks
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
Powerful compound leverage pliers that open quickly and provide twice the cutting power18 essential tools in a robust, reliable packageAffordable price point compared to similar multitoolsDurable construction with reliable locking mechanism
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
Larger size and weight compared to more compact EDC multitoolsTools require opening pliers first to access, reducing quick single-hand tool accessWire cutting blades do not have user-replaceable insertsSome risk of knuckle injury when opening pliers quickly
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