Comparison Console
Leatherman Wave Plus vs SOG PowerPlay
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerPlay stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG PowerPlay stands out as the thickest option for thickness, with about a 30% 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$99Cheapest
Weight
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
225 g (7.94 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
181 mm (7.13 in)
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)
38 mm (1.50 in)
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
26 mm (1.02 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
18
18
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
AwlBitholderBottle openerFileKnifePliersSawScrewdriverSmall screwdriverTin-openerTweezersWire cutterWire stripperWrenchRulerNeedlenose pliersPhilips driverStar screwdriver
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Compound leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Household repairsElectronic repairsIndustrial useDaily carry (EDC)
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
Compact and lightweight designMany included tools for versatilityGood quality steel and buildUseful for a wide range of repair tasksLifetime warranty
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
No pocket clip includedSome users may find blade steel not premium
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