Leatherman
Leatherman Wave+
$129.95Cheaper
Released 2018-01-01
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Leatherman Wave+ vs Gerber Center-Drive
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Leatherman Wave+ is cheaper at $129.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Gerber
Gerber Center-Drive
$154.99
Released 2016-01-01
Which is better: the Leatherman Wave+ or Gerber Center-Drive?
The Leatherman Wave+ wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Leatherman Wave+ is the cheaper at $129.95. The Leatherman Wave+ both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec |  Leatherman Wave+ |  Gerber Center-Drive |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129.95 | $154.99 Gerbergear.com MSRP $99.99 |
| Brand | Leatherman | Gerber |
| Released | 2018-01-01 | 2016-01-01 |
| Num tools functions | 18 | 15 |
| Blade steel type | 154CM | S30V |
| Blade locking | Yes | Yes |
| Pliers type | needle-nose/regular (combo pliers head) | regular (spring-loaded, center-axis) |
| One hand opening | Yes | Yes |
| Overall closed length (in) | 4 | 4.5 |
| Weight (oz) | 8.5 | 9.9 |
| Pocket clip sheath | nylon belt sheath included | nylon sheath included |
Sources — Leatherman Wave+: leatherman.com (verified 2026-10-07). Gerber Center-Drive: gerbergear.com (verified 2026-10-07).
What's the difference between the Leatherman Wave+ and Gerber Center-Drive?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Num tools functions: Leatherman Wave+ 18 vs Gerber Center-Drive 15
- Blade steel type: Leatherman Wave+ 154CM vs Gerber Center-Drive S30V
- Pliers type: Leatherman Wave+ needle-nose/regular (combo pliers head) vs Gerber Center-Drive regular (spring-loaded, center-axis)
- Overall closed length (in): Leatherman Wave+ 4 vs Gerber Center-Drive 4.5
- Weight (oz): Leatherman Wave+ 8.5 vs Gerber Center-Drive 9.9
- Pocket clip sheath: Leatherman Wave+ nylon belt sheath included vs Gerber Center-Drive nylon sheath included