The Leatherman Wave Plus delivers 18 fully functional tools — including two outside-accessible blade deployments, spring-loaded needle-nose pliers, a serrated knife, and a saw — in a stainless steel body backed by Leatherman's 25-year warranty. The benchmark EDC multi-tool for outdoor users who want professional-grade tool quality in a field-carry format. Leatherman Wave Plus Multi-Tool: 18 Tools with Outside-Accessible Blade Access The outside-accessible blade deployment is the Wave's most used feature — the primary blade and serrated blade lock open from the outside of the handles without opening the full tool, allowing one-handed knife access in the field situations where opening a multi-tool two-handed is impractical. Leatherman's plier quality is noticeably better than competing multi-tools at similar pricing — the jaw alignment is tighter, the spring action is smoother, and the needle-nose tip reaches small hardware and crimps effectively where inferior jaws spread under pressure. The saw cuts branch sizes useful for emergency shelter construction and camp prep in the field. 18 tools including outside-accessible primary blade and serrated blade for one-hand deployment Spring-loaded needle-nose pliers with wire cutters and replaceable hard-wire cutter inserts Saw for wood cutting on shelter construction and camp tasks requiring branch management All tools lock in the open position — no blade closure under load during use 25-year Leatherman warranty covers manufacturing defects and normal use failures At $185.99, the Wave Plus is the standard premium multi-tool recommendation for hunters, backpackers, and outdoor professionals who want Leatherman's build quality and warranty coverage as a long-term EDC tool. The outside-accessible blades and locked tool operation are the functional advantages that distinguish it from cheaper alternatives in daily field use.
