Wave® Alpha

Box of Chocolates

I've noticed lately that my favorite cereal box has gotten a bit smaller. Not by much but something like 14. 75 oz instead of 16. It looks almost the same but it's just a little bit smaller and also more expensive. I'd say the wave alpha follows that same trend. There seems to be less material in every tool and in every dimension. Not much but enough to notice. I appreciate the configuration trading the serrated blade for the larger scissors and adding the awl. The spring on the scissors slips sideways a lot and needs to be constantly realligned. I think if the scissors blades were ust a but thicker this could have been prevented. I was able to tuck an extra bit under the scissors just barely. Not sure the blade steel is worth the money. I'd like to see that be an option along with scales that could hold an extra bit or two as well as tweezers and a toothpick. Overall it's fine but a bit disappointing. Does seem like a higher price for a bit less than it should be. I'll definitely carry it and get some use out of it but I wouldn't give it 5 stars. Could be better.

Best Multi-tool Ive bought yet!

I used to have an old Supertool that I didnt really care for, which held me off from buying a newer Leatherman. I tried a bunch of others and they just didnt really work for me because of all the different things I run into on a day to day basis. Saw ads for the Wave Alpha and decided to give it a shot. Easily the best multi-tool ive ever bought and look forward to using it everyday. I have used every bit of that tool for various tasks related to what I do for work and the bit driver is awesome with the bit kits. Saves me so many trips back to the van because I forgot my Torx or Hex key sets. Its a very comfortable tool once you break it in and Ive gotten compliments on it

I purchased this multitool to replace my old EDC Leatherman Wingman, which I carried for years here in the states and internationally. I like this tool, it seems well made and solid (I've been carrying this about two weeks now). The scissors are larger and effective, the knife blade is scary sharp, the multi-side file is nice, and the other bits and bobs on it are good quality and mostly useful. That being said, do I think its worth what I paid for it ? No, not really. I feel the Wingman was equally good (at a quarter the price). The Wingman also had a serrated blade, which was nice, spring-loaded pliers, also nice, and a built in pocket clip. The fact that the Alpha doesnt come with a case and has a modular pocket clip that has to be purchased seperately (which also has quite a bit of slop movement to it when clipped into the tool body) doesnt really seem to be what the Leatherman brand used to be. All in all, a good, clean tool, but leaving me with a bit of a "Meh" feeling.