Comparison Console
Leatherman Fuse vs Victorinox Hiker
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker 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.
Leatherman Fuse stands out as the thinnest option for thickness, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Victorinox Hiker stands out as the thickest option for thickness, with about a 10% 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$34Cheapest
Weight
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Open length
160 mm (6.30 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
30.4 mm (1.20 in)
Unknown
Thickness
15 mm (0.59 in)Thinnest
16.5 mm (0.65 in)Thickest
Tools
Tool count
13
13
Tools
Needlenose PliersRegular PliersWire CuttersHard-Wire CuttersClip-Point KnifeScissorsLarge ScrewdriverSmall ScrewdriverPhillips ScrewdriverRulerBottle/Can OpenerWire StripperLanyard Attachment
Large bladeSmall bladePhillips screwdriverCan openerSmall screwdriverBottle openerScrewdriverWire stripperReamerPunchSewing awlWood sawToothpickTweezersKey ring
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
HikingCampingBushcraftOutdoor adventures4 wheel drivingGeneral outdoor 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 toolset ideal for outdoor activitiesLightweight and compact designSolid Swiss craftsmanshipEffective wood saw and reliable 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
Non-locking blades may limit heavy-duty cuttingNo pocket clip included