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Leatherman Wave Plus vs Victorinox Waiter

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

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Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 465% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 589% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox Waiter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Wave Plus stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% 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 — Open length: 158.8 mm (6.25 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)Victorinox Waiter — Tool count: 9Victorinox Waiter — Closed length: 85 mm (3.35 in)Victorinox Waiter — Open length: 149 mm (5.87 in)Victorinox Waiter — Weight: 35 g (1.23 oz)Victorinox Waiter — Retail price: US$23Victorinox Waiter — Thickness: 12.7 mm (0.50 in)Tool countClosed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130Most expensive
US$23Cheapest
Weight
241 g (8.50 oz)Heaviest
35 g (1.23 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
25.4 mm (1.00 in)Lowest
Thickness
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
12.7 mm (0.50 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
18Most tools
9Fewest tools
Tools
PliersWire cuttersReplaceable wire cuttersFine nose pliersRegular nose pliersMultiple bladesScrewdriversSawSpring-action scissorsRulerEyeglass screwdriverPhillips #1-2 screwdriver3/16" screwdriver
Large bladeCorkscrewCap lifterScrewdriverCan openerWire stripperKey ringTweezersToothpick
Plier type
Spring-action Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
No
No
Pocket clip
No
No
Sheath included
No
No
Use case profile
Best for
DIY tasksHome repairsGardeningOutdoors activitiesEveryday carry
Everyday carryCampingWine and beverage openingLight cutting 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
Compact and lightweight designVersatile set of tools for everyday tasksIconic Victorinox quality and durabilityAffordable price point
Common complaints
Sheath not included by defaultSome users note it is relatively heavy compared to smaller multitools
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasksNo locking blade making it less safe for some usersLack of pocket clip or sheath