Leatherman Wave+

The Leatherman Wave+ has earned its position as America's best-selling multi-tool through decades of refinement and an optimal balance of capability, size, and price. The 18-tool configuration covers virtually every common task: needle-nose and regular pliers, replaceable wire and hard-wire cutters, plain and serrated blades, saw, spring-action scissors, ruler, can opener, bottle opener, wood/metal file, diamond-coated file, large and small screwdrivers, Phillips screwdriver, and a small and medium bit driver.

The "+" designation indicates the addition of replaceable wire cutters, allowing you to swap in new cutter inserts when the originals dull rather than replacing the entire tool. Both blades (420HC plain edge, 154CM serrated) and the saw and file deploy from the outside of the tool, accessible without opening the pliers. All locking features engage automatically when tools are deployed, meeting safety requirements for professional use.

For tactical applications, the Wave+ excels as a general-purpose tool that handles most tasks competently without the specialization of the MUT. The bit drivers work with standard Leatherman bits covering common firearm fasteners, and the overall construction withstands hard use. At 8.5 oz and 4" closed, the Wave+ splits the difference between compact EDC tools and full-size tactical multi-tools, making it suitable for belt carry, pack storage, or vehicle kits.