Leatherman Charge+ TTi vs Wave Plus
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 18 of 28 rows read the same on all of them; the ones that differ are what follows. A rust value is the better one in that row, grey is the worse, and a dash means we have not verified the field rather than that the tool lacks it.
The Wave Plus weighs 241 g (8.5 oz) and the Charge+ TTi 252 g (8.9 oz), so the Wave Plus is 11 g lighter, 4% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Charge+ TTi carries 19 tools and the Wave Plus 18. The blade steel is CPM S30V stainless steel on the Charge+ TTi and 420HC stainless steel on the Wave Plus.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Wave Plus weighs 241 g (8.5 oz) and the Charge+ TTi 252 g (8.9 oz), so the Wave Plus is 11 g lighter, 4% less. Folded, the Charge+ TTi is 100 mm (3.94 in) long and the Wave Plus 101.6 mm (4.00 in).
Sources: Charge+ TTi: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26), Charge+ TTi: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Wave Plus: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Charge+ TTi carries 19 tools and the Wave Plus 18. Only the Charge+ TTi has cutting hook, hex driver and torx driver.
Sources: Charge+ TTi: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26), Charge+ TTi: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Wave Plus: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Blade
The blade steel is CPM S30V stainless steel on the Charge+ TTi and 420HC stainless steel on the Wave Plus.
Sources: Charge+ TTi: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Charge+ TTi: leatherman-hk.com (checked 2026-08-26), Wave Plus: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Price and availability
The Charge+ TTi is discontinued.
Sources: Charge+ TTi: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Wave Plus: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26)
What they share
Both carry needlenose pliers, regular pliers, replaceable wire cutters, hard-wire cutters, electrical crimper, wire stripper, plain-edge knife, serrated knife, saw, scissors, ruler, can opener, bottle opener, wood/metal file, diamond-coated file, bit driver, flathead screwdriver, phillips screwdriver.
What reviewers say
Points raised by at least two independent reviewers on YouTube or Reddit, with how many made each one. The quotes behind every point are on the product pages.
Leatherman Charge+ TTi
7 independent reviewers. All quotes
- − Poor blade grind quality 2
- − Handles have loose fit and play 2
Leatherman Wave Plus
6 independent reviewers. All quotes
- ✓ Blade is sharp out of the box 3
- ✓ Scissors are sharp and cut well 3
- ✓ Tool is durable and sturdy 3
- − Blade does not hold an edge well 2
- − Blade steel is not premium quality 2
- − Scissors are less effective than full-size 2
Questions
Which is better, the Charge+ TTi or the Wave Plus?
Choose the Charge+ TTi if you need a tool only it carries (cutting hook, hex driver and torx driver).
Which is lighter, the Charge+ TTi or the Wave Plus?
The Wave Plus, at 241 g against 252 g for the Charge+ TTi, by the manufacturers' published weights.
Is the Charge+ TTi worth it?
Among 7 independent reviewers, the most repeated criticism is "Poor blade grind quality" (2 of 7).
Is the Wave Plus worth it?
The Wave Plus lists at $129.95, $7.22 per counted tool. Among 6 independent reviewers, the most repeated praise is "Blade is sharp out of the box" (3 of 6), and the most repeated criticism is "Blade does not hold an edge well" (2 of 6).