Leatherman Wave + VS Free P4 Comparison Review

Taking look at the differences between the Leatherman Wave + and Free P4 while they are similar there are some pros and cons to each option. While the Wave is the better overall value, the Free P4 has a more premium too it.

Final take away is both of these tools use the same materials overall and similar quality fit and finish (as we know Leatherman has come to be known for) the Wave is deffantly the more affordable option, and the Free P4 is a more polished package but you pay for it.

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01:08 - Size & Weight
02:10 - Outside Tools
05:43 - Pliers
07:20 - Inside Tools
09:46 - Price / Value
10:20 - Review Take Away / Wrap up

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[rncondie]

The P4 is the bomb. I can open every tool with one hand and they are all on the outside.

The Phillips flat bit on the P4 is very durable and I can open small and medium Phillips heads with ease.

The box opener I use daily on those Amazon boxes.

P4 is my choice.

[TheProfessordank]

They should just make a magnetic wave+ its by far my favorite multi-tool after changing the saw for wingman scissors.

[diyVT]

I use the scissors on my wave for trimming my finger nails fairly often. I also abuse the eyeglasses screwdriver by using it for poking and prying. I have broken a few of them but they are fairly inexpensive and easy to replace. I also do some work with metal so having a tool with magnets can collect metal filings so for me the wave is a way better tool.

[loganstutorials]

The second inside tool that you named was actually a pry tool and a package opener

[fivevs]

Unless you're running a bit kit with the extender the free series is better. Having longer tools makes them far more useful than what's on the wave

[fc]

All. My stiff leatherman get smooth in 2 days with 20 or 30 hard wire Cutts! (wave charge surge rebar)
Indeed, they even become too loose and take play after many cuts

[zfkpkib]

For me the fact that the wave has a shorter body and longer tools is a clear winner. Not to mention the blade shape and flat grind of the wave blades are a winner also. The only improvement on the wave would be to use the same precision and workmanship they did on the p4 and also an open frame design like on the mut, to save weight and to make it look like something the terminator would use !

[robmackenzie]

This is a big improvement over the Wave, much easier to open one handed. The only negative is that it does not have a #2 Robertson bit. As a contractor I frequently use a #2 Robbie as it is the most common screw used for various uses & I am sure I am not alone on that request. The saw blade could be a toch longer for better stroke.

[yashas]

Nice comparison.
Leatherman Crunch arrived??

[xnoaim]

on of the other things I think you missed is that the p4free has much better locking system for all tools including the knifes etc the wave + has locks for trhe knifes etc but they arent as sturdy

[patrickbledsoe]

Man I love my wave but that p4 is a beautiful tool

[michaelcolloton]

I've seen, read, or heard nothing that convinces me that the P series overall is equal to, much less better than, the Wave. Sure, the P4 has more outside tools, but if the tools are crap, what have you gained? I do like the P's serrated blade and scissors, but that's about it. The Awl, ruler, and file are jokes without a punchline. I recently did some checking and found out that I can get a Wave with two sheaths, including a leather one, for $20 less than a P4.

[michaelcolloton]

I see nothing in the Free series that' could make me give up my Wave or Surge. There's just nothing about it that makes it worth the extra dollars.

[styswojtek]

I am using my wave+ heavily for 2 years. Now i can open and close it EASILY with one hand. Once I loosen a little bit main blade screw, it opens like a folder knife with a flick. Leatherman Wave is the best.

[fc]

The quality built and ingeneering is uncomparable between free and all other leatherman.
Free series is on another planet in terms of precision, tolerance and construction quality.
Zero play, perfectly symmetrical, super smooth.
I repeat : another planet.
First time leatherman surpass victorinox in terms of precision an details.