Leatherman Wave+ vs Victorinox Rambler
46 facts in comparison
Based on 33 Reddit opinions. Close race—Victorinox RamblerVictorinox Rambler edges ahead.
33 opinions
Victorinox Rambler leads by 3pts
VS
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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Reddit's Pick
VR
Victorinox Rambler
77%
B
Based on
23 Redditors
Winner
Victorinox Rambler
Limited Data
~$17.99
7 opinions
tldr; Reddit overwhelmingly recommends the Victorinox Rambler. With 85% positive sentiment across 23 mentions, this is a clear community favorite.
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⭐BUI
100
Points
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Points
Score by Category
Action & Deployment
100%—
Build Quality
0%—
Why is Victorinox Rambler better than Leatherman Wave+?
- Higher Reddit score (77% vs 74%)
Based on 90 Reddit opinions
Too Close to Call
Reddit prefers the Victorinox RamblerVictorinox Rambler
Winning by 3 points (77% vs 74%)
Higher Reddit score (77% vs 74%)
Medium confidence (90 mentions)
💬Reddit Sentiment
Based on 90 Reddit mentionsOverall Rating
Leatherman Wave+
7.4/10
67 mentions
Victorinox Rambler
7.7/10
23 mentions
BUILD QUALITY
Leatherman Wave+0.0/10
Victorinox RamblerN/A
VALUE
Leatherman Wave+10.0/10
Victorinox RamblerN/A
ACTION
Leatherman Wave+10.0/10
Victorinox RamblerN/A
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Head to Head
| Topic | Leatherman Wave+ | Victorinox Rambler |
|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 0% | N/A |
Value | 100% | N/A |
Action | 100% | N/A |
Category Wins
Leatherman Wave+: 2|Victorinox Rambler: 0
Head to Head
Leatherman Wave+: 2|Victorinox Rambler: 0
Build Quality
Leatherman Wave+0%
Victorinox RamblerN/A
ValueLeatherman Wave+
Leatherman Wave+100%
Victorinox RamblerN/A
ActionLeatherman Wave+
Leatherman Wave+100%
Victorinox RamblerN/A
Leatherman Wave+
74%
77%
Victorinox Rambler
Leatherman Wave+74%
Victorinox Rambler77%
Close race - Victorinox Rambler edges ahead by 3 points
Key Specs
| Spec | Leatherman Wave+ | Victorinox Rambler |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Count | 18 | — |
| Blade Material | 420HC Stainless Steel | — |
| Closed Length | 4 inch | 58 mm |
| Primary Blade Length | 2.9 inch | — |
| Replaceable Wire Cutters | Yes | — |
Key Highlights
Leatherman Wave+Winner
Solid community reputation
Frequently recommended
Victorinox Rambler
Solid community reputation
Frequently recommended
Topic Battles
Leatherman Wave+: 1|Tied: 1|Victorinox Rambler: 0
⚡Action & Deployment
Leatherman Wave+ winsLeatherman Wave+
100%
Victorinox Rambler
—
⭐Build Quality
Leatherman Wave+
0%
Victorinox Rambler
—
Based on Reddit sentiment across 2 categories
📈Where They Rank
💬What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Victorinox Rambler
Top Criticism
+2 pts“This was ny first choice... only thing is i like the orange peeler/package opener that minichamp and gerber dime has that rambler does not. Im not a fan of using a knife to open packages. Saw pharmaceutical version of the rambler that used to have that. But that's super rare.”
r/EDC
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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.”
r/EDC
ViewTop Criticism
+5 pts“I’m really considering ditching the Leatherman for a Fastback and a single pair of needle nose.”
r/EDC
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Sentiment Over Time
Leatherman Wave+
Victorinox Rambler
📈Historical Price Data
Leatherman Wave+
Victorinox Rambler
Leatherman Wave+
All-time low: $77.95(2018-11)
Victorinox Rambler
All-time low: $11.38(2020-01)
Which is Better?
Victorinox Rambler Wins
77%
Rambler
vs
74%
Wave+
Close race, but Victorinox Rambler edges ahead by 3 points based on 90 Reddit opinions.
Why Victorinox RamblerWinner
Why Leatherman Wave+
- More discussed (67 vs 23)
❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown
Sentiment Breakdown
26%Positive
Positive
26%Neutral
70%Negative
4%Based on 23 Reddit opinions
Sentiment Breakdown
28%Positive
Positive
28%Neutral
62%Negative
10%Based on 67 Reddit opinions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Victorinox Rambler or Leatherman Wave+?
Based on 90 Reddit comments, Victorinox Rambler 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 Victorinox Rambler 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 Victorinox Rambler?
Victorinox Rambler has 23 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 90 Reddit comments: 23 about Victorinox Rambler 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.
33 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 4/16/2026