Comparison Console
Leatherman Fuse vs Leatherman Skeletool KBx
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool KBx stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 59% 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$69.95Cheapest
Weight
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
254 mm (10.00 in)Longest
Dimensions
Width
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Highest
19 mm (0.75 in)Lowest
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thickest
13 mm (0.51 in)Thinnest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
6Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
PliersCombo knife bladeBottle openerWire cuttersBit driverCarabiner
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose Plier
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
Everyday carryLight outdoor useOccasional cutting tasks
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
Lightweight and easy to carrySolid build quality with stainless steel frameVersatile toolset suitable for common tasksOne-handed opening and locking blade
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
Limited tool count compared to larger multitoolsNot suitable for heavy-duty tasksLack of included sheath