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Leatherman Wave Plus vs SOG ToolClip
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SOG ToolClip stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus 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 tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
SOG ToolClip stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% 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$130Cheapest
US$169.95Most expensive
Weight
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
206 g (7.27 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
36 mm (1.42 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Full jaw pliers with grippers and wire cuttersSpear point bladeBottle openerLarge screwdriverWire stripperSerrated edge blade with cross hatched fileSmall precision screwdriverLight duty pry bar
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Full jaw pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Everyday carryGeneral utility and repair 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
Solid full jaw pliers with wire cuttersVariety of useful integrated toolsHigh quality stainless steel constructionConvenient pocket clip
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
Lack of blade lockSome tools may be light duty
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