Comparison Console
Leatherman Freestyle CX vs Leatherman Fuse
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle CX 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 tools option for tool count, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Freestyle CX 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 Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% 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
127 g (4.48 oz)Lightest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
160 mm (6.30 in)
Dimensions
Width
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
Thickness
14 mm (0.55 in)Thinnest
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
2Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
Pliers with Wire CuttersPartly-Serrated Locking Blade
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
Plier type
Light to medium duty
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryLight to medium duty tasksQuick cutting tasks such as opening boxes and packagingWire cutting with integrated wire cutters
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
Lightweight and compact design with durable constructionConvenient pocket clip makes it easy to carryQuality 154CM blade with liner lock and one-handed openingGood ergonomics for a tool this size
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
Limited tool count compared to other multitoolsSmall pliers not suited for heavy duty tasksNo bit driver or carabiner like on the Skeletool series
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