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Leatherman Fuse vs Victorinox EvoWood 17

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

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Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Leatherman Fuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Fuse stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Victorinox EvoWood 17 stands out as the shortest option for open length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Leatherman Fuse stands out as the longest option for open 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.

Leatherman Fuse — Closed length: 102 mm (4.02 in)Leatherman Fuse — Open length: 160 mm (6.30 in)Leatherman Fuse — Weight: 169.2 g (5.97 oz)Leatherman Fuse — Retail price: US$94.7Leatherman Fuse — Thickness: 15 mm (0.59 in)Leatherman Fuse — Width: 30.4 mm (1.20 in)Victorinox EvoWood 17 — Closed length: 85 mm (3.35 in)Victorinox EvoWood 17 — Open length: 149 mm (5.87 in)Victorinox EvoWood 17 — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)Victorinox EvoWood 17 — Retail price: US$55Victorinox EvoWood 17 — Thickness: 23 mm (0.91 in)Victorinox EvoWood 17 — Width: 28 mm (1.10 in)Closed lengthOpen lengthWeightRetail priceThicknessWidth
Price & carry
Retail price
US$94.7Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
149 mm (5.87 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Highest
28 mm (1.10 in)Lowest
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
23 mm (0.91 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13
13
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
BladeNail fileNail cleanerScissorsCan openerSmall screwdriverLarge locking screwdriverCap lifterWire stripperWood sawCorkscrewPunch/reamerKeyring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Unknown
One-hand opening
Unknown
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
No
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
General everyday carryLight outdoor tasksCamping and hiking supportSmall 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
Well made with quality materialsElegant walnut wood handle adds classSharp blade and reliable scissorsCompact toolset with many practical functionsComfortable ergonomic handle design
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
Tool thickness notable for pocket carryNo pocket clip includedTools require two hands to openWood handle may be sensitive to water exposure