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Leatherman Freestyle vs Leatherman Fuse

EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 137% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Fuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Fewest tools

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Most tools

Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Leatherman Freestyle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Fuse stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% 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.

Leatherman Freestyle — Tool count: 5Leatherman Freestyle — Closed length: 87.6 mm (3.45 in)Leatherman Freestyle — Weight: 127.57 g (4.50 oz)Leatherman Freestyle — Retail price: US$39.95Leatherman Fuse — Tool count: 13Leatherman Fuse — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Fuse — Weight: 169.2 g (5.97 oz)Leatherman Fuse — Retail price: US$94.7Tool countClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.95Cheapest
US$94.7Most expensive
Weight
127.57 g (4.50 oz)Lightest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Open length
Unknown
160 mm (6.30 in)
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
30.4 mm (1.20 in)
Thickness
Unknown
15 mm (0.59 in)
Tools
Tool count
5Fewest tools
13Most tools
Tools
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Hard Wire Cutters•Wire Cutters•420hc Combo Knife
•Needlenose Pliers•Regular Pliers•Wire Cutters•Hard Wire Cutters•Clip Point Knife•Scissors•Large Screwdriver•Small Screwdriver•Phillips Screwdriver•Ruler•Bottle/can Opener•Wire Stripper•Lanyard Attachment
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
No
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Light To Moderate Multi Tool Tasks▣Users Needing An Outside Accessible Blade
▣EDC For Indoor/outdoor/adventure Use▣Users Needing A 13 In 1 Multi Tool With Locking Blades▣Users Requiring Full Size Pliers And A Long Clip Point Blade
Common praise
✓Lightweight And Easy To Carry✓Fast And Easy One Handed Blade Deployment✓Good Pliers Grip For The Size
✓Strong Pliers With Improved Wider Pivot For Durability✓Comfortable Finger Grooved Zytel Handle Grips✓Locking Blades For Safety And Convenience✓Long Knife Blade And Screwdrivers For Reach And Utility✓Useful Assortment Of Tools Covering Common Needs
Common complaints
⚠Limited Number Of Tools For A Multitool⚠No Included Sheath
⚠Scissors Are Smaller With Shorter Cutting Stroke Compared To Previous Models⚠No Diamond File Included, Which Some Users Expect⚠Sheath Included Is Low Quality, Made Of Imitation Leather⚠Slightly Heavier And Thicker Handles Than Some Similar Tools

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