Leatherman’s Fan-Favorite Multi-Tool Gets Even More User-Friendly

Two years ago, Leatherman dropped a shoe-in for the GP100 with the ARC, a totally loaded (and spendy) multi-tool featuring 20 functions, next-gen FREE technology and a MagnaCut steel blade. 

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As fantastic as that product continues to be, it’s a bit, well, much for the everyday user, a big reason why alternatives like the Wave continue to be bestsellers for the brand.

A person wearing a teal fleece jacket is using a multi-tool knife to cut open a yellow bag labeled "Organic Venice" with dark roast whole bean coffee, featuring notes of marshmallow and stone fruit. The person's hands, adorned with rings, are prominently shown.The brand’s biggest-ever pair of multi-tool scissors is just one of 16 reliable tools built into the Wave Alpha.Leatherman

Boasting an impressive set of 16 essential tools, the Wave is arguably the best all-around multi-tool, and that case is only buttressed by the premium upgrade it received just a few months ago.

Released in October, the Wave Alpha boasts Leatherman’s biggest-ever multi-tool scissors and a 2.89-inch reverse tanto blade made of MagnaCut, which remains unrivaled for its blend of edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. 

A person wearing a plaid shirt and olive pants is using a black multitool to tighten or loosen a screw on a metal bracket attached to a wooden surface. The multitool is held firmly in one hand, while the other hand stabilizes the wooden surface. The scene appears to be outdoors with natural light.Tasks such as driving bits are aided by the Wave Alpha’s durable G10 handle scales, featuring a new topography-inspired texture that enhances grip.  Leatherman

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