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Leatherman Fuse vs Victorinox Handyman
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Victorinox Handyman stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Handyman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Handyman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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$75Cheapest
Weight
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
155 g (5.47 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
90.9 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)
160 mm (6.30 in)
Dimensions
Width
30.4 mm (1.20 in)Highest
27.5 mm (1.08 in)Lowest
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
28 mm (1.10 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13Fewest tools
24Most tools
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
BladeSmall bladeCap lifter with 5 mm screwdriverWire stripperCan opener with 3 mm screwdriverCorkscrewReamer punch and sewing awlScissorsMulti purpose hookWood sawChisel2 mm screwdriverNail file with metal fileMetal sawNail cleanerPliers with wire cuttersWire crimperTweezersToothpickKey ring
Plier type
Needle-nose and Regular Pliers
Pliers
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
CampingDIY tasksEveryday carryWood sawingCordage cuttingElectronic repairs
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
Several tools integrated for versatile useCompact and well-made Swiss Army KnifeGood balance of tools including pliers and blades
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
Somewhat heavy at 155 gramsNo one-handed opening mechanismSlipjoint lock rather than locking blade
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