The Wave Alpha is Leatherman's premium take on its best-selling Wave platform. It swaps the standard blade for a reverse tanto in MagnaCut steel, adds a thumb stud for one-handed opening, and wraps the handles in contoured G10 with topo-style machining. It is the first Wave with full-size one-handed scissors, the largest cutting surface on any pliers-based Leatherman. It suits people who want a full-size multi-tool with better steel and grip than the base Wave and are willing to pay for it.
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Owners rate the Wave Alpha highly, praising the MagnaCut blade, the G10 grip and the large one-handed scissors. Complaints center on the sheath being extra and on the higher cost than a standard Wave.
The Leatherman Wave Alpha is a pliers-based multi-tool and the first Wave with a reverse tanto blade made from MagnaCut steel. The steel is chosen for edge retention, toughness and corrosion resistance. A thumb stud lets you open the blade with one hand.
The handles are contoured G10 with topo-inspired machining for a secure, comfortable grip. The features in each handle deploy together, which makes it easier to pick the tool you want.
It is also the first Wave with full-size, one-handed scissors. These offer the largest cutting surface on any pliers-based Leatherman at present.
