Leatherman
Leatherman Wave+
$109.95Cheaper
Released 2018-01-01
Best Edc Multitools · head-to-head
Leatherman Wave+ vs Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Leatherman Wave+ is cheaper at $109.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Victorinox
Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X
$219
Released 2013-01-01
Which is better: the Leatherman Wave+ or Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X?
The Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Leatherman Wave+ is the cheaper at $109.95. Get the Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X for the stronger spec sheet, the Leatherman Wave+ 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+ | Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $109.95 | $219 Victorinox.com MSRP $219.00 |
| Brand | Leatherman | Victorinox |
| Released | 2018-01-01 | 2013-01-01 |
| Num tools functions | 18 | 27 |
| Blade steel type | 154CM | stainless steel (X55CrMo14) |
| Blade locking | Yes | Yes |
| Pliers type | needle-nose/regular (combo pliers head) | needle-nose (spring-loaded) |
| One hand opening | Yes | No |
| Overall closed length (in) | 4 | 4.1 |
| Weight (oz) | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Pocket clip sheath | nylon belt sheath included | leather pouch included |
Sources — Leatherman Wave+: leatherman.com (verified 2026-08-11). Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X: victorinox.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Leatherman Wave+ and Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Num tools functions: Leatherman Wave+ 18 vs Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X 27
- Blade steel type: Leatherman Wave+ 154CM vs Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X stainless steel (X55CrMo14)
- Pliers type: Leatherman Wave+ needle-nose/regular (combo pliers head) vs Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X needle-nose (spring-loaded)
- One hand opening: Leatherman Wave+ true vs Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X false
- Overall closed length (in): Leatherman Wave+ 4 vs Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X 4.1
- Weight (oz): Leatherman Wave+ 8.5 vs Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X 8.1
- Pocket clip sheath: Leatherman Wave+ nylon belt sheath included vs Victorinox SwissTool Spirit X leather pouch included