Leatherman
Leatherman Wave+
$109.95
Released 2018-01-01
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Leatherman Wave+ vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. SOG PowerAccess Deluxe is cheaper at $84.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
SOG
SOG PowerAccess Deluxe
$84.95Cheaper
Released 2014-01-01
Which is better: the Leatherman Wave+ or SOG PowerAccess Deluxe?
The Leatherman Wave+ wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The SOG PowerAccess Deluxe is the cheaper at $84.95. Get the Leatherman Wave+ for the stronger spec sheet, the SOG PowerAccess Deluxe to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | SOG PowerAccess Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $109.95 | $84.95 |
| Brand | Leatherman | SOG |
| Released | 2018-01-01 | 2014-01-01 |
| Num tools functions | 18 | 18 |
| Blade steel type | 154CM | stainless steel (manufacturer does not publish an exact alloy grade) |
| Blade locking | Yes | Yes |
| Pliers type | needle-nose/regular (combo pliers head) | needle-nose (Compound Leverage) |
| One hand opening | Yes | Yes |
| Overall closed length (in) | 4 | 4.5 |
| Weight (oz) | 8.5 | 12.5 |
| Pocket clip sheath | nylon belt sheath included | nylon sheath included |
Sources — Leatherman Wave+: leatherman.com (verified 2026-08-11). SOG PowerAccess Deluxe: sogknives.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Leatherman Wave+ and SOG PowerAccess Deluxe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Blade steel type: Leatherman Wave+ 154CM vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe stainless steel (manufacturer does not publish an exact alloy grade)
- Pliers type: Leatherman Wave+ needle-nose/regular (combo pliers head) vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe needle-nose (Compound Leverage)
- Overall closed length (in): Leatherman Wave+ 4 vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe 4.5
- Weight (oz): Leatherman Wave+ 8.5 vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe 12.5
- Pocket clip sheath: Leatherman Wave+ nylon belt sheath included vs SOG PowerAccess Deluxe nylon sheath included