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The Leatherman Wave+ — 18 Tools, One Flip, and a Permanent Home in My Saddlebag



Every tool has its place.


The Skeletool lives in my pocket. The Rebar lives in my cars. And the Leatherman Wave+ lives in my saddlebag — right there on the horse, ready for whatever the trail throws at me.

18 tools. One flip. Everything you need and then some.


What's On It


The Wave+ is the most complete multi-tool I carry. Here's what you get:


Outside — accessible without opening:

  • Serrated blade

  • Straight edge blade

  • File

  • Saw


Four tools you can reach in seconds without unfolding anything. That matters in the field.

One-handed flip open — the blades deploy with a single-handed flip. Clean, fast, reliable.


Inside:

  • Pliers

  • Wire cutters and strippers with replaceable cutting surfaces — both cutting and stripping. This is a big deal. When the edges wear down, you replace them instead of replacing the whole tool.

  • Bottle opener

  • Replaceable bit holder

  • Large flat head

  • Phillips head

  • Folding scissors

  • Small exchangeable eyeglass screwdriver — Phillips and flat head. Also useful for cleaning the sights on your weapon.

  • 8 inch ruler

Locking — everything locks with a thumb device. Safe and solid.


How It Compares


This is the biggest, most feature-rich tool in the Leatherman lineup that I carry.


The Skeletool is slim and pocket-friendly. The Rebar adds more tools. The Wave+ is the full package — 18 tools, replaceable parts, one-handed deployment, and a build quality that justifies every cent of the $130 price tag.


It is too heavy for a pocket carry. This is a sheath tool. A saddlebag tool. A work belt tool. The kind of thing you strap on when you know you're going to need it.


The Replaceable Cutting Surfaces


This deserves its own mention.


Most multi-tools are throw-away when the cutting edges wear down. The Wave+ has replaceable wire cutters and strippers — which means this tool can last a lifetime if you take care of it. That changes the value proposition entirely.


The Bottom Line


$130 on Amazon. 18 tools. Replaceable parts. One-handed open. Locking blades.

This is the tool that lives in my saddlebag because when I'm out on the horse and something needs doing — I want the most capable tool I have within reach.


Heavy for a pocket. Perfect for everything else. 🔧🌿


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