Leatherman Fuse - More Equipped Compared With The Less Pricey Leatherman Kick But Thinner And Less Heavy Than The Leatherman Blast
by Chris on February 15, 2010
All 3 tools show a strong resemblance to one another, and all make use of the same uprated tougher elliptical plier head. (Coupled with the Leatherman Charge and Leatherman Wave).
The pliers on the Leatherman Fuse are identical in width to my old Leatherman PST, despite this the pivot area is the considerably wider and stronger. Having used the Fuse on quite a few odd jobs around my house, I of the opinion that that this extra width started to get in the way. With a greater wire cutter area as well, I am sure the new plier head design is a sure improvement.
If you are more used to the original Leatherman multi tools, the one thing that is clearcut in connection with the Leatherman Fuse is its handles. Plastic grips with curved edges have been molded in along the edges, which means the pliers are far more comfortable to hold on to than the first used plain steel sides. A series of finger grooves has also been introduced, which will help keep the multi tool from sliding when your hands are wet.
Situated in one handle, the Leatherman Fuse packs a set of scissors, a Phillips screwdriver, plus a cap lifter/can opener/wire stripper combo blade. The scissors do the job, but they are a step backwards if I am honest. For some reason, Leatherman has built them smaller than the first Wave's scissors, with a considerably shorter cutting action. I preferred the previous ones better.
Much improved however, is the Phillips screwdriver. In a different way to those on cheap imported multi tools, it has a really well thought out shape to it. It's also most definitely long enough to work on recessed screws situated in the battery compartment cover on my boy's new toys.
The other handle has a clip point knife blade plus two flat head screwdrivers, also a nice length.
Talking of long tools, this balde should be labeled the Crocodile Dundee of multi tool blades, with a great deal more reach than that of previous multi tools in its class. What a knife!
But in comparison to its cheaper sibling the Kick, the one extra function the Fuse has is its scissors. Which kinda sucks. Why didn't Leatherman leave the pointless lanyard ring off the Fuse, and substituted a high quality diamond file. I regularly us a file, and if I had the choice, would not carry a multi tool without one.
One worthwhile point about the Fuse blades; they all lock. Using the same rocker switch lock that Leatherman Tool Group initially employed on the Crunch, every tool locks securely into position with an audible click. Ok, I know, I carried an first PST without locking blades for more than ten years. But it's like power steering on vehicles; as soon as it's an option, it doesn't make any sense to be without it. Locking blades are a necessary thing in my opinion.
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