Comparison Console
Leatherman Fuse vs Leatherman Skeletool SX
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Fuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX 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 SX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Skeletool SX stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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$94.7Cheapest
US$96.12Most expensive
Weight
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
33 mm (1.30 in)Highest
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
16 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Most tools
8Fewest tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cuttersHard-wire cutters420HC combo knife bladeCarabiner/bottle openerDiamond-coated fileLarge bit driver
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
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
SnowboardersOutdoor useEveryday carry
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 compact designWell-selected range of useful toolsBlade locks firmly for safetyUseful for snowboarding and general outdoor use
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
Does not support one-handed opening