The Wave is the most-carried multitool ever made, and the Wave+ is the same tool with replaceable wire cutters. Both are 18 tools, 4 inches closed, about 8.5 ounces, with outside-accessible blades that open one-handed. They share a body, so they share a sheath.
The Wave's outside blades are the reason to carry it, and a soft pouch that flaps over them slows the whole point of the tool. A molded kydex sheath holds the Wave by its frame with the blade edges clear, clicks audibly, and lets you draw and open the blade in one motion.
Quick specs
| Sheath | Material | Retention | Carry | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kydex Sheath for the Leatherman Wave & Wave+ | Kydex | Adjustable | Belt clip; Tek-Lok and MOLLE sold separately | $29.99 |
Fitment
Fits the Wave and Wave+. Does not fit the Wave Alpha, which has a different body and its own sheath. Every sheath here is formed on the actual tool, so if your model is a variant, check the dimensions or ask before ordering.
The sheath, reviewed
1. Kydex Sheath for the Leatherman Wave & Wave+
Molded in kydex to the tool it is named for, handmade in the U.S.A. by military veterans, with adjustable retention and an audible click when the tool seats. Available in black, black carbon fiber, and coyote brown carbon fiber. Guaranteed for life.
How to carry it
On a belt
The sheath ships with the standard Clip & Carry belt clip, which is universal across all our multitool sheaths and carries the tool vertically on a normal belt.
On a duty or work belt
Swap the clip for the Tek-Lok belt clip, which fits belts up to 2.25 inches wide and attaches with the sheath's existing holes.
On a pack, vest or bag
The MOLLE clip replaces the belt clip using the same screws and mounts the sheath to MOLLE webbing on a bag or plate carrier.
Why kydex
Kydex is a thermoformed plastic that is molded directly on the tool, so the sheath holds it by shape rather than by squeezing it. It does not absorb water, oil, or sweat, does not stretch, does not fray at the belt loop, and lets the tool draw with one hand. A retention screw sets how firmly it holds. It is why every sheath here is guaranteed for life.
Sitting, driving and horizontal carry
The reason people stop carrying a multitool is not the sheath's retention, it is the sheath at 4 o'clock digging into a car seat. Two fixes. Move it: 10 or 11 o'clock on the support side keeps it off the seat and reachable by either hand. Turn it: a Tek-Lok mounted sideways makes the sheath horizontal, so the tool lies along the belt and disappears when you sit; the belt-clip version is slimmer for standing days. Set retention so the tool holds upside down and no tighter, and the sheath stays comfortable sitting and driving.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Wave sheath fit the Wave+?
Yes. They share a body.
Does it fit the Wave Alpha?
No. The Wave Alpha has its own sheath.
Does it fit the Charge?
No. The Charge is a different tool with its own sheath, even though it looks similar.
Vertical or horizontal carry?
The standard belt clip carries vertical. For a pack, swap to the MOLLE clip.
The bottom line
If you carry the tool daily, the Kydex Sheath for the Leatherman Wave & Wave+ is the upgrade that keeps it on your belt, clicks it in, and outlasts the pouch it came with. Add the Tek-Lok for a duty belt or the MOLLE clip for a pack.
Related reading
Leatherman Wave+ review
Best Leatherman sheaths and holsters
The best kydex sheaths for everyday carry
Kydex vs nylon multitool sheaths
