Leatherman Rebar vs Wave Plus
2 tools, measured the same way from the same sources. 19 of 29 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 Rebar weighs 190 g (6.7 oz) and the Wave Plus 241 g (8.5 oz), so the Rebar is 51 g lighter, 21% less. By the manufacturers' own counts, the Rebar carries 17 tools and the Wave Plus 18. The blade on the Wave Plus opens with the tool folded; on the Rebar it does not.
Specifications last verified 2026-09-30.
Where they differ
Size and weight
The Rebar weighs 190 g (6.7 oz) and the Wave Plus 241 g (8.5 oz), so the Rebar is 51 g lighter, 21% less. The Rebar is the slimmer in the pocket: 16.5 mm thick against 17.8 mm for the Wave Plus.
Sources: Rebar: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Wave Plus: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Tools
By the manufacturers' own counts, the Rebar carries 17 tools and the Wave Plus 18. Only the Rebar has awl. Only the Wave Plus has scissors, diamond-coated file and bit driver.
Sources: Rebar: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Wave Plus: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
Blade
The blade on the Wave Plus opens with the tool folded; on the Rebar it does not. The Wave Plus opens its blade one-handed; the Rebar does not.
Sources: Rebar: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26), Wave Plus: leatherman.com (checked 2026-08-26)
Price and availability
At list price the Rebar is $30 cheaper: $99.95 against $129.95 for the Wave Plus. Per counted tool that is $5.88 for the Rebar and $7.22 for the Wave Plus.
Sources: Rebar: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30), Wave Plus: leatherman.com (checked 2026-09-30)
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, ruler, can opener, bottle opener, wood/metal file, phillips screwdriver, flathead 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 Rebar
8 independent reviewers. All quotes
- ✓ Compact and lightweight for EDC 6
- ✓ Affordable price and good value 5
- ✓ Comfortable to hold and carry 4
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 Rebar or the Wave Plus?
Neither leads in every measured field, so it depends on the use. Choose the Rebar if weight matters (it is 51 g lighter), price matters (it is $30 cheaper at list price) or you need a tool only it carries (awl). Choose the Wave Plus if you need a tool only it carries (scissors, diamond-coated file and bit driver), you want the blade reachable with the tool folded or you open the blade one-handed.
Which is lighter, the Rebar or the Wave Plus?
The Rebar, at 190 g against 241 g for the Wave Plus, by the manufacturers' published weights.
Is the Rebar worth it?
The Rebar lists at $99.95, $5.88 per counted tool. Among 8 independent reviewers, the most repeated praise is "Compact and lightweight for EDC" (6 of 8).
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).