Comparison Console
Leatherman Fuse vs Leatherman Raptor Response
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Raptor Response stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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$94.7Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
184.2 mm (7.25 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
43.2 mm (1.70 in)Highest
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
21.6 mm (0.85 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
4Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
Folding medical shearsRing cutter5 cm rulerOxygen tank wrench
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
N/A
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
No
Use case profile
Best for
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
Emergency medical professionalsUniformed medical professionalsEMTsFire professionalsFirst respondersTactical users
Common praise
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
Effective cutting shears with micro-serrations for gripVersatile and focused toolset for emergency medical tasksCompact and lightweight for easy carryRobust stainless steel blades resistant to corrosionUseful specialized tools such as ring cutter and oxygen tank wrench
Common complaints
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
Lack of a robust locking mechanism when foldedPotential safety concern of accidental deployment when carried in pocketShears feel slightly loose initially
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