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Leatherman Wave Plus vs Victorinox Skipper
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Skipper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Skipper stands out as the narrowest option for width, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the widest option for width, with about a 9% 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$120Cheapest
Weight
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
181 g (6.38 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Open length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
35 mm (1.38 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 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
Locking serrated bladeMarlin spikeShackle openerPliersCorkscrewCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle opener (lockable)Screwdriver 7 mmWire stripperReamer punchPhillips screwdriver 1/2Wire cutterWire crimperKey ringTweezersToothpickLanyard
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Combination pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Boating and sailing tasksHandling ropes, knots and riggingMarine and outdoor use
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
Versatile 18 tools suitable for boating and outdoor useDurable Swiss-made quality with locking blade for safetyCompact and portable design with integrated key ring and lanyard
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
No one-handed blade opening capability
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