EDC Buying Guide

Best Multi-Tools for Truckers

Updated August 2026 • 5 picks compared

★ Best of the Best · Best Overall

Leatherman

Wave+

The OTR belt default for 20 years

What truckers, electricians, soldiers, and EMTs all keep on their belt. 18 tools, all main tools open one-handed and lock, and the wire cutters are replaceable — swap fresh blades after a decade of zip-ties.

18 tools incl. 2 blades, saw, scissors
One-handed opening on all 4 outside tools
All tools lock open
Replaceable wire cutters · 25-yr warranty

8.5 oz on the belt
$130

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Best Budget

Gerber

Suspension NXT

A real tool from a known brand for $40

Gerber's best value-tier multi-tool — 15 tools, butterfly-opening pliers, decent blade steel. The right replacement for a no-name tool that broke.

15 tools incl. pliers, wire cutter, file
Butterfly-opening pliers — fast
Lightweight 7 oz
Sheath included

Outside tools aren't one-hand open
Tools don't lock

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Leatherman

Wingman

80% of the Wave+ for 38% of the price

Leatherman's entry-level full-size tool. Spring-action pliers, 14 tools, and the 25-year warranty — the 'good enough' Leatherman that lasts a decade.

Spring-action pliers — one-handed
Combo blade (plain + serrated)
Spring-action wire cutters
14 tools + pocket clip · 25-yr warranty

Blade needs two hands to open
Wire cutters not user-replaceable

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Mid-Tier Leatherman

Leatherman

Sidekick

Locking tools, happy-middle price

Adds locking tools and better outside-opening over the Wingman, same 25-year warranty. The happy middle if you want locking blades but can't justify the Wave+.

Locking blade, saw, file
Outside-accessible knife and saw
Spring-action pliers + wire cutters
14 tools · 25-yr warranty

Fewer tools than the Wave+
Many buyers skip straight to Wave+

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Heavy-Duty / Premium

Leatherman

Surge

Leatherman's biggest, beefiest tool

21 tools, larger pliers and blade — for jobs that overwhelm the Wave+. Makes sense if you do regular mechanical work on your own rig and need real leverage.

21 tools incl. larger pliers/blade/saw
4 outside, one-handed tools
All tools lock
25-yr warranty

$325 is real money
12.5 oz — heavy on the belt

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Product	Best for	Tools	Warranty	Price ($–$$$$)
Leatherman Wave+	One tool for your career	18	25-year	$$$	Check price →
Gerber Suspension NXT	Your first multi-tool	15	Gerber	$	Check price →
Leatherman Wingman	Leatherman on a budget	14	25-year	$	Check price →
Leatherman Sidekick	Locking tools on a budget	14	25-year	$$	Check price →
Leatherman Surge	Daily mechanical work	21	25-year	$$$$	Check price →