Your pocket should hold a toolbox. The Wave+ has the right tool every time.
Why Not Just Buy the Cheap One?
Cheap multitools from hardware store brands have loose pliers, blunt blades, and locks that fail. The Leatherman Wave+ uses 420HC stainless steel, has pliers that stay tight, and includes 18 tools that actually work. First use will ruin cheap tools for you.
The Buy-Once Math
A $30 multitool breaks or gets wobbly in 6 months. The Leatherman has a 25-year warranty and lasts 20+ years. That’s $120 once vs $120 every 2 years for garbage. Cry once, carry forever.