Though I love the Wave Alpha because of its general versatility, it has a few standout features among its 16 tools. The Latest Take on the Classic Leatherman Wave Alpha Multitool $200 Amazon Also Consider $200 Backcountry ProsCons Key Specs Dimensions 4.04 x 1.36 x 0.84 in. MagnaCut steel stays sharper longer and is incredible tough—two qualities that are hard to find together in regular steel. Because multitool scissors are often so much smaller than a regular pair, they don’t cut efficiently or smoothly in comparison. There aren’t many multitools that offer that same sort of utility and performance as the Wave Alpha, regardless of price.