You also get the sheath with the loops with the Charge. The sheath with the wave doesn't have them. If you want that sheath, it's another $15 on the wave price. Add the clip, and quarter bit kit, and the price is pretty comparable I'd say. Mostly boils down to asthetics. I really like the loops on the charge sheath for carrying the bit extender, and a small flashlight. Both are great tools.

An excellent objective review. Arguments and opinions are well made and thoroughly thought thru. Very nice to watch a review that does not just rehash everything all the other reviewers said. Thank you

Good stuff. Thanks

Love my wave. I use it with a pocket clip purchased separately. It's slim enough to pocket carry with no real issues for me. I've probably used it countless thousands of times.

Everything you said about why the charge isn't as good is why as a fisherman I want, the gut hook and serrated blade make cleaning easier and a blade that holds and edge better is key for filleting.that being said if I had my way I would just get the s30v main blade and Serrated blade from the charge ti and put it on a wave.

Thanks for the video I was wondering what the difference was because to me the two looked exactly the same but one was more expensive. Turns out that's exactly what it is xD.

Would have to agree even though I don't own a Charge but from everyone I've spoken with or review I've watched the Wave is the way to go if it's going to be your EDC working tool. I've used the Wave+ as mine and there's few things it hasn't been able to handle and you can quickly see why it's the #1 selling LM probably worldwide. So for the price difference I'd tell people to go with the Wave, however,...I do like those colored scales and having the gut hook is appealing. Something you pointed out that is definitely worth mentioning is the wire crimping ability and how the aluminum scale are kind of in the way. For me I would never be able to use it at work if for nothing else just that reason alone, around the home, that's a different story. I plan on getting a G10 somewhere down the line( or two) but for a working man's tool...I think the Wave is the one ;) Thanks again for a great video!

Good points.

I love my Wave. It’s not too heavy and it’s got the best selection of tools.

The charge also is riveted so you cannot really tighten it if loose or do any mods whereas the Wave has Torx screws.

I was JUST about to buy a black/black oxide Charge, (i have an addiction to buying shit i dont need) but i have 2 Waves, and was lucky enough to get the limited edition Darkside from Leatherman delivered yesterday, which is basically a glorified Charge anyway. If the Darkside (i have no intentions on actually using it) feels anything like a regular Charge when you hold it - i was honestly a bit surprised how much more comfortable the Wave is to hold…. I have the Leatherman Free P4 also, which i just got like 2 weeks ago - and I’m kinda forcing myself to carry it. The Wave just feels “perfect” to hold in your hand and use. Theres no hard edges, everything is smooth esp when its broken in, its like the perfect size to carry in a pocket using the belt clip, (you dont even know its there) and everything anyone ever REALLY needs and uses (even for other people that ask to borrow it work) is already on it. I only bought the Free P4 cause i had a gift card to use, and i thought having the outside accessible scissor would be more convenient for me since i use them everyday to cut medication strips i have to take. If I’m really honest with myself though - the Wave just appeals to me more - ESP since you cant get the Free P4 in black, or in ANY color other than silver stainless steel for that matter (which makes no sense to me when the similar frame knives are available in all sorts of colors, and you’d THINK Leatherman would wanna market a black version to military personnel). I think you just cost Leatherman another sale. Ive had the Surge also, (some asshole stole it when i left it behind by accident at work) and for anyone considering that - IMO - its a great tool, but just a little too big and heavy to “comfortably” keep clipped onto the inside of your pocket. It doesnt ‘disappear’. You know its there all the time.

The basic Charge is over $350 in australia and the tti has an rrp of over $430! I’ll definitely be buying another Wave…. Thanks for the review though…

Personally I really like the Charge+ feeling, as someone who owned the wave + before the charge + the grip for me is actually better I can hold it much better and its blade lasted longer before I had to sharpen it, but the wave will always be my first multi tool and it holds a place in my heart. Edit: it’s 5 AM cut me some slack on the punctuation lol

picked up the wave older 2nd gen, the charge ti first gen and the black Rebar all for $150

oh....I thought the Charge will be easier to work with because of the aluminium handles. The Wave with its steel body really digs into my palm when I am using the blades for a long time. Ok, I understand the plier handles of the Wave is more rounded, but what about when using the blades? The Wave has a lot of hot spots (at least for me). Is the Charge same or better, or worse?

Hi..thanks for a interesting comparison..What pocket knife with the green scales is in the video..And is it spring assisted?

Hi Justin, the earlier versions of the Wave had a built-in hidden lanyard loop you could access by unfolding the saw blade and pushing it up and out with say a flat head. Do you know if the latest model Wave Plus still has this feature? If so, it's not advertised by Leatherman in any of its promo material. I know for the latest ones you can buy as add ons a lanyard loop and pocket clip. Thanks!

Buy them both, then chuck the S30V blade and the serrated hook blade on the WAVE.

Found a older charge tti in a parking lot awhile ago with the s30v blade. Felt like an act of God as my shrade mutitool had just died on me a week prior. Although I didn't pay a dime for it I'd say the titanium version is worth every penny, so light in the pocket and this version had a crimper built into the pliers themselves which is very very nice. Have since bought the bit kit and the driver with a dedicated sheeth and I can honestly say I never go without

Is the charge smoother? It has different fixings holding it together

I was thinking the exact same thing before you pulled out your benchmade the steel on a multitool knife doesn't matter benchmade 4 life

I don't know how "unpopular" this opinion is. The general consensus among the EDC/Knife community (as far as I've seen anyway), has always been that the standard Charge, while nice, is not generally worth the additional cost vs. the Wave. I personally have the Charge TTi, and LOVE it. I HAVE noticed the difference in edge retention on the blade, and it just seems much "tougher" overall (this may be totally in my mind).

Geez, it’s not just ten dollars, buying that blad with the higher steel, having an optional hook for seat belts, it weighs less, it’s better to have it and not use it vs not have it when you need it, for a tool that lasts a lifetime, $40 seems like a good deal for a metal that lasts longer, and several more features

idk how you missed it but one more difference is that the wave Plus has an eyeglass screwdriver whereas the charge plus has the sewing awl

You forgot the fact that the charge comes with a sheath with pockets, the wave doesnt come with that, and if you need that you have to buy it seperatly for 15-20 dollars

Here's another unpopular opinion, I would pay the price of a Charge+ TTi for a Wave+ w/ S30V steel.

The question here is whether a quality blade steel is worth 40 bucks. If its not, buy any wave clone like an ozark trail for half the price or less.

Wave with an s30v swap is king! Especially if you don’t carry a dedicated knife

I think there are those on the web that have said the Charge is more ergonomic as the Wave can have rough edges. I have never handled a Wave, so I wouldn’t know for certain.

5:57 what's that knife?

I think youre leaving out the fact thay the charge has a much nicer sheath with pockets for your bits "to save the day ,when the day needs saving". That way there on you when you need them instead of in your car or whereever

If you have the money get the Charge TTI.

Do you think the Charge in G10 with the S30V is more valid?

The improved steel ion the charge is a big deal.

In my coutry there's less than $20 difference, and you get a better sheath, some bits, and a better steel, while the rest costs your ammount in $ and then some. (It's not cheaper tho' the wave is just overpriced)

Chage plus tti with titanium scales and s30v steel is my choice any day of the week. To me its worth the money

You can take the wave apart with torx bits…. The charge??? Doesn’t look like you can.

Charge tti is hands down the king!!!!

I have to disagree with most of this. I'm not an engineer, but I have used both the wave and charge. I use the charge + daily. The differences are... Gut hook Better blade Different/aesthetically pleasing scales Smoother phosphor bronze washers Belt clip Half of 1 bit kit And a slightly different sheeth. The gut hook is something I use waaaayyy more then I ever thought, and for those of us that use the belt clip it comes with it as opposed to spending another 10 on top of the 100 for the wave. I got the charge cuz my edc is sort of blackout, and I wanted the better steel, belt clip, and gut hook. For 40 more, totally worth it for how much more you can do with what's supplied with the charge.

They are stupid expensive in EU Charge black is 200€ and Titan is 250€ and that are best prices which I found and its yust too much for multi tool

Who the heck is using concrete as a cutting board?

THESE ARE TOOLS FOR OCCASIONS, FOR EMERGENCY, TO GET OUT OF A RUSH. THEY ARE NOT FOR ALL DAY WORK. FOR THAT I WOULD TAKE MY TOOL BOX. FOR THAT ALL WOULD BE PERFECT.

Lmao,you negated your whole point of contention all by yourself. Sometimes it's better to just quit talking.

Sooo wrong. The Charge and the Surge are the best two options leatherman offers.