Leatherman Wave Alpha Multi
Treeline Review evaluates the new Leatherman Wave Alpha multi-tool, comparing its performance and features to the premium Leatherman ARC. The review highlights its utility for everyday tasks, camping, and mechanical repairs, ultimately recommending it as a top choice for EDC.
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Provides consumer guidance for outdoor enthusiasts and handymen looking for reliable, high-quality gear for maintenance and utility tasks.
Using the Leatherman Wave Alpha to add sealant to a mountain bike tire. Courtesy Chris Meehan
October 24th, 2026 Home > Gear Reviews > Camping
The Leatherman Wave Alpha is one of its most popular multi-tools and for good reason. The US-made Leatherman has the majority of tools most users will need in a multi-tool. We tested the newest, premium version in the Wave series, the Wave Alpha, which includes a MagnaCut steel blade and many of the same tools as on our overall top pick multi-tool, the Leatherman ARC.
As such, it matches the ARC’s best-in-testing knife edge, saw, pliers, and wire cutters (albeit at a slightly less expensive price point). While we tested the Wave Alpha, the Wave also is available in the less expensive Wave Plus version with 420HC knives (serrated and non-serrated), and starts at $130.
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