Comparison Console
Leatherman Wave Plus vs Victorinox SwissChamp
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox SwissChamp stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox SwissChamp stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox SwissChamp stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox SwissChamp stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox SwissChamp stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox SwissChamp stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox SwissChamp stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130Most expensive
US$129Cheapest
Weight
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
185 g (6.53 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
161 mm (6.34 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
26 mm (1.02 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thinnest
33 mm (1.30 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
18Fewest tools
33Most tools
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Large bladeSmall bladeCorkscrewCan openerScrewdriver 3 mmBottle openerScrewdriver 6 mmWire stripperScissorsPliersWire crimping toolWire cutterFish scalerHook disgorgerRuler (cm)Ruler (inches)Wood sawNail fileNail cleanerMetal sawMetal fileMagnifying glassPhillips screwdriver 1/2Screwdriver 2.5 mmChisel 4 mmMultipurpose hookToothpickTweezersPressurized ballpoint penStainless steel pinKey ringMini screwdriver
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Spring loaded
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Everyday carryHikingCampingBushcraftElectrical workHousehold 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
Very versatile with 33 toolsHigh quality build and durableCompact despite many toolsSmooth tool deploymentLifetime warranty
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
Tools do not lockSmall tools less effective than full-sized versions
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