Comparison Console
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue vs Leatherman Fuse
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Fuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Center-Drive Rescue stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$180Most expensive
US$94.7Cheapest
Weight
283 g (9.98 oz)Heaviest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
Closed length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
38 mm (1.50 in)Highest
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
Thickness
25 mm (0.98 in)Thickest
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
26Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersCarbide tipped wire cuttersPartially serrated bladeAwlFilePry bar with nail pullerBottle openerMagnetic flathead bit driverPhillips bit driverStrap cutterWire stripperWire cutterRulerPhilips driver
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
Plier type
Spring-loaded needle nose
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
No
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Rescue situationsTactical useBoatingCampingHikingEmergency kit assembly
EDC for indoor/outdoor/adventure useUsers needing a 13-in-1 multi-tool with locking bladesUsers requiring full-size pliers and a long clip-point blade
Common praise
Robust and bombproof constructionExcellent one-handed tool deploymentCenter-axis bit driver for full screwdriver torqueVersatile array of 26 toolsIncludes specialized rescue features like strap cutter and nail pullerComfortable grip and durable stainless steel handle
Strong pliers with improved wider pivot for durabilityComfortable finger-grooved Zytel handle gripsLocking blades for safety and convenienceLong knife blade and screwdrivers for reach and utilityUseful assortment of tools covering common needs
Common complaints
Relatively heavy weight (283g) compared to some multitoolsBulkier size may hinder everyday carry convenience
Scissors are smaller with shorter cutting stroke compared to previous modelsNo diamond file included, which some users expectSheath included is low quality, made of imitation leatherSlightly heavier and thicker handles than some similar tools
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