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Leatherman Wave Plus vs Victorinox Super Tinker

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 189% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 187% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Super Tinker stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the longest option for closed 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.

Leatherman Wave Plus — Tool count: 18Leatherman Wave Plus — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Wave Plus — Weight: 241 g (8.50 oz)Leatherman Wave Plus — Retail price: US$130Leatherman Wave Plus — Thickness: 20 mm (0.79 in)Leatherman Wave Plus — Width: 38 mm (1.50 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Tool count: 14Victorinox Super Tinker — Closed length: 91 mm (3.58 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Weight: 84 g (2.96 oz)Victorinox Super Tinker — Retail price: US$45Victorinox Super Tinker — Thickness: 17 mm (0.67 in)Victorinox Super Tinker — Width: 26 mm (1.02 in)Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
84 g (2.96 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
17 mm (0.67 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Large bladeSmall bladeCan opener3 mm screwdriver6 mm screwdriverBottle openerWire stripperReamer, punch and sewing awlScissorsPhillips screwdriver 1/2Multipurpose hookKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Everyday carryDIY tasksCampingTravel
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 set of 14 useful toolsSolid, reliable build qualityCompact and lightweight designIncludes handy scissors and Phillips screwdriver
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
Non-locking blades can be less safe for heavy tasksNo one-hand opening blade features