Based on 5 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Wave Alpha Multi Tool

$199.95

Leatherman

Ride the Leatherman Wave legacy to the next level. The Wave Alpha features premium materials, refined ergonomics and an upgraded toolset. It has a MagnaCut blade, G10 scales and larger scissors.

Reddit mentions

  • “I would suggest a leatherman wave.It is a multitool instead of a knife but it does have both a straight and serrated balde on it. They are incredibly versatile and I am pretty…”
  • “The Leatherman Wave. Carried it for 15 years. It’s my entire tool box sometimes”
  • “Leatherman Wave. Versatile, solidly built subjectively better than an equivalent Swiss Army Knife (and I have both).”
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Product details
Component Highlights
Saw, Bottle Opener, Diamond-coated File, Premium Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters, Wood/Metal File
Number Of Components
16
Function Highlights
Cutting
Number Of Functions
16
Performance Durability
Toughness
Cutting Power
Largest cutting surface ever on a pliers-based Leatherman (full-size, one-handed scissors)
Ease Of Use
Minimizing fatigue when using the tool under strenuous conditions, Improved overall function
Tool Access
Features in each handle deploy together
Length
6.25 in (Open Length)
Weight
234.17 g
Width
1.36 in
Height
0.84 in (Overall Thickness)
Body Material
Stainless steel
Overall Material
Stainless steel
Locking Tools
Yes (Implement Locking)
Blade Length
2.88 in
Blade Locking Mechanism
Yes
Blade Material
MagnaCut steel
Edge Type
Plain edge
Blade Type
Reverse tanto
Blade Highlights
One-handed blade access
Color
Cascadia, Canyonland, Obsidian
Lock Type
Implement locking system (Wave)
One-Handed Opening
Yes (blade access)
Finish
Scotch Bright (Frame), Bead Blast (Implement), Black Oxide (Blade), Black Oxide (Fastener)
Folding Type
Folding knife
Pocket Clip
No
Design Highlights
Made in the USA
Style
Topo-inspired machining (on G10 handles)
Corrosion Resistance
Corrosion resistance
Durability Highlights
Resistant to abrasion
Handle Material
G10
Handle Grip
Textured
Handle Type
Contoured
Handle Highlights
Features in each handle deploy together
Included Accessories
Eyeglass Screwdriver (Included Bits), Phillips #1-2 & 3/16" Screwdriver (Included Bits)
Supported Accessories
Wave/Charge clip
Top Use Cases
Everyday carry
Typical Users
Fans worldwide (who requested features)
Packaging Type
Wave Alpha box that resembles carbon fiber, Product box