Comparison Console
Leatherman Curl 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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Curl stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Curl stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 3% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$94.7Most expensive
Weight
212 g (7.48 oz)Heaviest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30.4 mm (1.20 in)
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)
15 mm (0.59 in)
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
13Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose pliersRegular pliersHard wire cuttersWire cuttersWire stripper420HC stainless steel knife (locking)Large screwdriver bit (Phillips/slotted)Scissors w/ spring actionDiamond-coated file (locking)Can openerBottle openerAwl with thread loopRuler (8-inch/19 cm)Wood/metal file (same as diamond-coated file, opposite face)Medium screwdriver
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
Plier type
Combination pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryBeginners looking for an affordable multi-toolUsers wanting outside-accessible knife and file tools
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
Affordable for first-time usersOutside-accessible knife blade and fileLightweight and thin designIncludes a large bit driver compatible with Leatherman bitsComes with sheath and pocket clip
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
Lacks fully locking tools on many implementsMissing serrated blade and wood saw compared to WaveNon-replaceable wire cutter bladesOnly two outside-accessible tools compared to four on higher-end models
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