Leatherman Wave+ vs Victorinox Rambler

46 facts in comparison

Based on 33 Reddit opinions. Close race—Victorinox Rambler edges ahead.

33 opinions
Victorinox Rambler leads by 3pts
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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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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Action & DeploymentBuild Quality
ACT
BUI
100
Points
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 Rambler

Winning by 3 points (77% vs 74%)

Higher Reddit score (77% vs 74%)
Medium confidence (90 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 90 Reddit mentions

Overall 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

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%
Victorinox Rambler77%
Close race - Victorinox Rambler edges ahead by 3 points

Key Specs

SpecLeatherman 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+ wins
Leatherman 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

Best Praise
+3 pts
That rambler looks insane! GLWS!
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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.
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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.
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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 Wave+
Victorinox Rambler
$40$80$120Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Sep '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Apr '26Low: $95.96Low: $14.7Current: $18
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