Comparison Console
Gerber E-Tool 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 34% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Fuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber E-Tool stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% 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$99.99Most expensive
US$94.7Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30.4 mm (1.20 in)
Thickness
Unknown
15 mm (0.59 in)
Tools
Tool count
14Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersPinch cut wire cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Unknown
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Military useTacticalEveryday carryOutdoor activities
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
Durable stainless steel buildVersatile 14 tool setOne-hand opening mechanismIncludes sheath for carrying
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
Some versions include blades which may not be allowed in all workplacesWeight of 9 oz may be heavy for some users
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