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Leatherman FREE P4 vs Leatherman Wave+

46 facts in comparison

Based on 28 Reddit opinions. Close race—FREE P4 edges ahead.

28 opinions
FREE P4 leads by 3pts
Reddit's Pick
Leatherman FREE P4
77%
B
Based on
12 Redditors
Winner

Leatherman FREE P4

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~$129.95
2 opinions

tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Leatherman FREE P4. With 100% positive sentiment across 12 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.

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VS
Leatherman Wave+
74%
B-
Based on
67 Redditors

Leatherman Wave+

~$129.95
26 opinions

tldr; The Leatherman Wave+ receives mostly positive reviews on Reddit (73% positive across 67 mentions). A solid choice in its category.

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Action & DeploymentBuild Quality
⚡ACT
⭐BUI
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Points
100
Points

Score by Category

Action & Deployment
—100%
Build Quality
—0%

Why is Leatherman Wave+ better than Leatherman FREE P4?

    Both products have similar ratings. Check the detailed comparison below.

    Based on 79 Reddit opinions
    Too Close to Call

    Reddit prefers the FREE P4

    Winning by 3 points (77% vs 74%)

    Higher Reddit score (77% vs 74%)
    Medium confidence (79 mentions)

    💬Reddit Sentiment

    Based on 79 Reddit mentions

    Overall Rating

    FREE P4
    7.7/10
    12 mentions
    Leatherman Wave+
    7.4/10
    67 mentions
    BUILD QUALITY
    FREE P4N/A
    Leatherman Wave+0.0/10
    VALUE
    FREE P4N/A
    Leatherman Wave+10.0/10
    ACTION
    FREE P4N/A
    Leatherman Wave+10.0/10
    ⚔️

    Head to Head

    Head to Head

    FREE P4: 0|Leatherman Wave+: 2
    Build Quality
    FREE P4N/A
    Leatherman Wave+0%
    ValueLeatherman Wave+
    FREE P4N/A
    Leatherman Wave+100%
    ActionLeatherman Wave+
    FREE P4N/A
    Leatherman Wave+100%
    FREE P477%
    Leatherman Wave+74%
    Close race - FREE P4 edges ahead by 3 points

    Key Specs

    SpecLeatherman FREE P4Leatherman Wave+
    Blade Length
    2.76 inch
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    Steel Type
    420HC Stainless Steel
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    Closed Length
    4.25 inch
    4 inch
    Tool Count
    21
    18
    Handle Material
    Stainless Steel
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    Key Highlights

    Leatherman FREE P4
    Solid community reputation
    Frequently recommended
    Leatherman Wave+Winner
    Solid community reputation
    Frequently recommended

    Topic Battles

    FREE P4: 0|Tied: 1|Leatherman Wave+: 1
    ⚡Action & Deployment
    Leatherman Wave+ wins
    FREE P4
    —
    Leatherman Wave+
    100%
    ⭐Build Quality
    FREE P4
    —
    Leatherman Wave+
    0%

    Based on Reddit sentiment across 2 categories

    📈Where They Rank

    💬What Redditors Actually Say

    What Redditors Say

    Best praise vs top criticism for Leatherman FREE P4

    Best Praise
    +2 pts
    “Yeah that’s the problem its looks so clean I wouldn’t want to get it dirty it lol. I love my P4 and abuse the shit out of it. I’ll wait for a sale, thanks!”
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    No negative quotes found

    What Redditors Say

    Best praise vs top criticism for Leatherman Wave+

    Best Praise
    +16 pts
    “A regular pocket knife. The slightly smaller knife in my Leatherman works for 99% of the things I need a knife for, and most of the time I need the pliers or screwdriver more.”
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    Top Criticism
    +5 pts
    “I’m really considering ditching the Leatherman for a Fastback and a single pair of needle nose.”
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    📈Historical Price Data

    Leatherman FREE P4
    Leatherman Wave+
    $80$100$120$140Apr '25May '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Dec '25Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26Low: $80Low: $95.96
    Leatherman FREE P4
    All-time low: $80(2025-11)
    Leatherman Wave+
    All-time low: $77.95(2018-11)

    Which is Better?

    Leatherman FREE P4 Wins
    77%
    P4
    vs
    74%
    Wave+

    Close race, but Leatherman FREE P4 edges ahead by 3 points based on 79 Reddit opinions.

    Why FREE P4Winner
      Why Leatherman Wave+
      • More discussed (67 vs 12)

      ❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

      Sentiment Breakdown

      17%Positive
      Positive
      17%
      Neutral
      83%
      Negative
      0%
      Based on 12 Reddit opinions

      Sentiment Breakdown

      28%Positive
      Positive
      28%
      Neutral
      62%
      Negative
      10%
      Based on 67 Reddit opinions
      Leatherman FREE P4Check prices Leatherman Wave+Check prices

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Which is better, Leatherman FREE P4 or Leatherman Wave+?
      Based on 79 Reddit comments, Leatherman FREE P4 has a slight edge with 77% positive sentiment vs Leatherman Wave+'s 74%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
      Should I buy Leatherman FREE P4 or Leatherman Wave+?
      Both have similar approval ratings (77% vs 74%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
      What do Redditors love about Leatherman FREE P4?
      Leatherman FREE P4 has 12 mentions on Reddit with 77% positive sentiment. Users consistently recommend it based on real ownership experiences.
      What do Redditors say about Leatherman Wave+?
      Leatherman Wave+ has 67 mentions on Reddit with 74% positive sentiment. It's frequently discussed as a solid option.
      How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
      This comparison analyzed 79 Reddit comments: 12 about Leatherman FREE P4 and 67 about Leatherman Wave+. Data was sourced from Pocket Knives community discussions.
      How accurate are these ratings?
      Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
      Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
      Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

      28 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 4/17/2026

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