Leatherman Wave Plus
The Leatherman Wave Plus has been one of the best-selling multitools on the market for years. And rightfully so! Let’s take a closer look at how incredibly useful this fantastic multitool can be for you as well.
The Leatherman Wave Plus immediately gives off a very compact and solid impression. At first touch, you can feel the precise quality of craftsmanship and the materials used; this is no flimsy toy for one job and done. Builders, cyclists, DIY enthusiasts, and many others will appreciate the high quality that lasts for years. Everything operates with absolute precision, and all the tools are highly functional. It's a joy to hold a small workshop with great capabilities in your hand!
The package includes the multitool with a nylon sheath and a product registration code, which is on the box. Weighing in at 241 grams, it offers an incredible 18 functions.
A major advantage of the Leatherman Wave Plus is that all the blades are accessible from the outside. The smooth and serrated blades can be opened with one hand. They are incredibly sharp and made of 420HC stainless steel.
The smooth blade is great for most cutting tasks, from power cuts to precise and delicate ones. The bevel angle is well-suited, and the blade cuts nicely.
The serrated blade shines when cutting through fibrous or abrasive materials where you need a very aggressive cut, and it doesn’t slip.
Both blades are very easy to open with one hand, thanks to the holes in the blade.
On the outside of the Leatherman Wave Plus, you’ll also find a saw and a file, which has a rough side for cutting metal and wood and a finer side with a diamond coating. When using the diamond coating, you should never apply too much pressure; let the coating do the work. With the rougher file, you can easily cut through a nail or make grooves in metal.
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The saw teeth are incredibly sharp! :) It's suitable for smaller diameters but cuts into wood very easily.
All the external and internal tools of the Leatherman Wave Plus are equipped with a locking mechanism to prevent accidental closure, which works and clicks securely into place. It’s also very easy and intuitive to operate.
Internal Tools
Inside the Leatherman Wave Plus, you’ll find pliers, which can be used for cutting both soft and hard wires. The plier jaws fit perfectly together, and the tips are tapered for increased precision. The hardening is excellent, with no damaged plier teeth after cutting a few wires. The section for cutting hard wires includes easily replaceable blades in case they become dull or worn out. The plier teeth are factory-finished with precision, so anything you grip stays gripped until you release it.
Inside the handles, you’ll find more useful tools. On one side, there’s a combination bottle and can opener, a wire stripper blade, a large bit adapter with a double-sided bit for a flathead and Phillips screwdriver.
On the other side, you’ll find scissors, a flathead screwdriver, and a small bit adapter.
Regarding the bits: the basic package includes one double-sided bit with a Phillips and flathead screwdriver. The adapter is narrowed for special Leatherman bits, so regular hex bits won’t fit. Optionally, you can buy an adapter for standard bits or a set of 21 flattened Leatherman bits.
The Leatherman Wave Plus also includes a micro bit adapter with an included micro Phillips and micro flathead bit, which are suitable for finer tasks like screws on glasses or watches, or small electronics. The bits are excellently hardened, none of that cheap stuff that wears out after a few screws.
The combination bottle and can opener, along with the wire stripping blade, work great and reliably for all intended tasks.
The scissors are small but sharp, easily cutting through paper, fabric, and even nails :)
In conclusion, we can say that the Leatherman Wave Plus is a pocket-sized workshop with uncompromising quality. The wide range of tools appeals to many DIY enthusiasts, mechanics, builders, firefighters, and other professionals who need quality tools for their work without having to carry a toolbox :)
