Never had a Wave, just the ones I mentioned. Since my experience with Leatherman products has been bad, I will not bother trying a newer model. As for Victorinox, I have a SAK that I took on hundreds of outings and have had since 1970, still in great shape, all the tools work except I can no longer find a spring for the scissors, somewhere along the way. Victorinox changed the spring design slightly and the new springs won't work. I have a bunch of Victorinox products and they are a great value. I look at some of the prices on Leatherman products and I am amazed at the prices of some of their tools. Some are as much as double the price of a Swiss Tool. No way will I give Leatherman a 5th chance in my kit!

I would love to have a Wave made by Victorinox, using Victornox implements in the handles except for Leatherman Wave(old style) scissors. Also with the new style Wave implement locks.
I have had a very good experience with Victorinox gear over the years too. I have worn out 2 Swiss Champs in a previous job, and they lasted 3 years longer than I seem to get out of my Waves.
What spring do you need for your scissors? I have a couple of old knives I've kept for parts.
PM me with a pic and I will have a look.
Down here we pay $180 plus (Australian Dollars) for either Leatherman or Swiss Tools.

I've had my original leatherman wave for a few years and absolutely love it, I think it's one of the most useful tools ever created. At the same time I hate SAKs with a passion, I think they're just a notch above a paperweight in terms of usefullness.
I find it interesting that so many people hold swiss army knives in high regard. I think it's mainly because they are often the only socially acceptable knives to carry, and many people have no experience with other multitools, and perhaps a bit of boy scout nostalgia.

I have 6 Leathermans in total, and 7/8 SAKs and 2 Swiss Tools.
I hold them all in high regard.
Unfortunately Leatherman dont build their tools as good or use as high quality materials as Victorinox.
I replaced a Swiss Champ with a Leatherman Wave for work. I get 7 years out of the Champ before it wears out, I get 2 from the Wave. Ive worn out 2 champs and 1 Wave. Same job the SAK lasts longer.
They are both good tools!

Actually, Leatherman is the only multi-tool maker I know of to use 154cm and titanium, and i've found the Charge and Surge to be stronger and more durable than the Swisstools.

Thats one reason I am looking to replace my Wave with a Charge. Unfortunately The new screwdriver bit system they use is not very usable for my use.

Maybe you can grind your own bits, like Doug has done. I know I will if the bit system doesn't satisfy me.

Actually Ive been looking at grinding a Magnetic quick change bit holder so I can use standard bits. Ive got one sitting waiting for me to get some time. Project for January sometime.