Comparison Console
Leatherman Fuse vs Leatherman Wave (2004)
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Fuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Wave (2004) stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the longest option for open length, with about a 1% 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$130Most expensive
Weight
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
224 g (7.90 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
158 mm (6.22 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Lowest
36 mm (1.42 in)Highest
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
20 mm (0.79 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
17Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
Pliers with Wire Cutters (needlenose & regular)Wire CuttersLarge Locking BladeSerrated BladeWood SawMetal SawFile with Diamond FileCan OpenerBottle OpenerScissorsBit DriverSmall Bit DriverMedium ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverHard Wire CutterWire StripperSpring Action Scissors
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
One-hand opening
Unknown
Yes
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
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
TradespersonsEveryday carry with strong tool versatilityOutdoor and farm use
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
Versatile set of 17 integrated tools covering many needsComfortable handles and outside accessible toolsStrong and precise pliers and wire cuttersLocking mechanisms on outside tools for safety
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
Blade steel is basic 420HC with average edge retentionScissors on 2004 model changed to smaller design that some users find less safeHeavier than some other EDC options