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47 of 49 found the following review helpful:
 Overrated but still great Jan 14, 2010
By Alberto Vargas
Leatherman claims this is their best selling multitool. Most reviews on Amazon and online forums are super positive. Does the Wave live up to the hype? Yes, to some extent, but it has some issues, mainly cost and weight.
The good:
This is a nice full-featured multitool. You get one plain-edge and one serrated knife, both can be opened with one hand without opening the whole tool. Useful set of scredrivers: large and medium plain, medium philips, micro plain and philips for eyeglasses. Wood saw, and nice metal file + saw. Can opener and kinda-OK scissors. All in all, good set of tools, and all lock securely in place. Of course, it also has full sized pliers :)
The bad:
- Heavy: 8.5 oz, or 240 grams. Too heavy to carry in my pants pocket. I don't carry tools on my belt, but probably this would feel heavy there also.
- Because of the outside opening blades, there are sharp edges when the tool is closed, which I can imagine would eat through your pocket if you put it there.
- Blades designed for right-hand thumb opening. If a knife is designed for one-hand opening, I would much rather have it ambidextrous.
- Ruler (cm and inches) is much less useful than on other tools, because it is on the inside. You open the whole tool to use it, and the pliers get in the middle of the ruler line. Also the ruler markings are not as clearly readable as other tools. For me, the ruler is actually a very useful feature, so the Wave scores a minus here.
- Medium philips and plain screwdriver are actually in a bit holder, which has many issues: too short, feels a little flimsy, and the bits are not standard size, so you can't use anything but what you buy from Leatherman. This is another minus compared to other simpler and cheaper multitools.
- Unusual amount of friction when opening the screwdrivers. May only be an issue on mine.
Recommendations:
This is a good tool if you can get it on sale. Even so, I think you should look at these alternatives:
Leatherman Blast: same size and same tools as Wave except the extra serrated blade. Lighter (6.9 oz or 196 grams) and considerably cheaper. Philips screwdriver is fixed and way better (bit driver is sold separately if you need it). Knife blade is a tad bit longer than Wave. Ruler is way better. No sharp edges to snag in your pocket. Only downside is that none of the tools open from the outside; to open the knife, you neeed to open the whole tool. I own one and I think it is Leatherman's best overall tool.
Leatherman Juice series: smaller and lighter than the Wave, and shaped smoother, more contoured to be pocket-friendly. Blades etc can be accessed from the outside, but not one-hand openers like the Wave. The main downside is that the pliers are a little smaller, but not a big deal in most cases. This is Leatherman's answer to the Swiss Army Knife - most even have cork openers :) I own one and I like it.
Victorinox SwissTool and Spirit: most tools accessible from the outside but blade is not one-hand opener. Fit and finish is better than anything Leatherman makes. I do not own them, but they are next on my list when I decide to buy another multitool.
I hope this was helpful!
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Great Tool Dec 20, 2005
By Christophe Johnson
"Crimson King"
This Leatherman has not left my belt since I got it. The outside-opening blades are a wonderful change from the traditional inside-opening ones. The blades are sharp, and the tools are strong. I work as an IT admin, and the pliers and screwdrivers are priceless. I have owned a Gerber and a few knock-off brands, and they bent and broke. The Wave holds up. Highly recommended.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Letherman Wave Pros and Cons Mar 17, 2011
By andyj107
Pros: Good selection of sturdy tools. One-hand opening blades conveniently positioned on the outside of the tool as presented from the sheath. All safety locks work properly.
Cons: Lack of specialized tool to adjust tension on pivots -- main blade mechanisms and grip pivots were quite stiff as received. Weight is somewhat excessive at 8.5 ounces; exposed un-radiused steel edges are sharp and uncomfortable; there are numerous pinch-points in the mechanical design; the sheath, advertised as leather, is nylon with a leather flap, and is too large for the tool, with side pockets apparently for non-existent accessories.
In all, I find the tool is adequate for carry and use for day-to-day chores, at least for awhile. It is still somewhat stiff, but seems to be breaking in with use. I'm using a sheath from a Buck multitool, which fits much better. I will be looking at the Swisstool next to see if its ergonomics are a better fit for me.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
My favorite multitool Dec 22, 2011
By OoThought
I give them as gifts all the time. Very high quality and great useful design. This was the first multitool that was made that you could open the knife without opening the pliers.
The blades are super sharp and the pliers are for real. Everything works correctly. I have mine with me all the time. The farthest it is ever from me is in my car.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great Tool Nov 21, 2011
By cisco
I have had Leatherman knives for years. The Wave for my applications is by far the best. The only thing I don't like is the nylon case which is blukly and lakes up a lot of belt space. Give me the option to have a leather case.
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