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Leatherman Wave Plus vs SOG Sync II
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. SOG Sync II 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 tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SOG Sync II 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Sync II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Sync II stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG Sync II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% 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
275 g (9.70 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Open length
Unknown
147 mm (5.79 in)
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Lowest
52 mm (2.05 in)Highest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
26 mm (1.02 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
12Fewest tools
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
ScissorStraight bladePliersNut grippersFileSmall flathead screwdriverMedium flathead screwdriverPhilips screwdriverWire cutterRulerWire crimperBottle opener
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Needle-nose pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Everyday carryCompact multi-tool needsWearing on belt buckleCampingHikingGeneral small repairs
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
Innovative belt buckle designPortable and easy to carryMultiple useful tools integratedCorrosion resistant stainless steelLifetime warranty
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
Not suitable for canvas or nylon beltsNo pocket clipCannot be opened with one hand
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