Leatherman Fuse - More Capable When Compared With The Less Costly Leatherman Kick But Slimmer And Lighter Than The Leatherman Blast
The pliers on the Leatherman Fuse are the exact same thickness as my old Leatherman PST, but then the pivot area is the much wider and stronger. Using the Fuse on quite a few odd jobs at home, I am not convinced that this extra width got in the way at all. With a larger wire cutter area as well, I have no doubt that the up to date plier head design is a sure improvement. If you are more familiar with the original Leatherman range, the one thing that jumps out at you about the Leatherman Fuse is its handles. Plastic grips with curved edges have been molded in down the edges, making the pliers far more easy to hold on to than the old plain steel edges. A series of finger grooves has also been introduced, which will prevent the pocket tool from sliding in wet and slippery hands. Situated within one handle, the Leatherman Fuse features a set of scissors, a Phillips screwdriver, and a cap lifter/can opener/wire stripper combo blade. The scissors are good, but they are a step backwards if I am honest. For whatever reason, Leatherman Tool Group has made them smaller than the first Wave's scissors, with a noticeably shorter cutting action. I liked the old ones better. Much improved however, is the Phillips screwdriver. In a different way to those on less expensive imported multi tools, it has a good, well thought out appearance to it. It's also easily long enough to get to recessed screws within the battery compartment cover on my girl's latest toys. The other handle has a clip point knife blade and two flat head screwdrivers, also a good length. Talking of long tools, this knife should be named the Crocodile Dundee of multi tool blades, with a great deal more reach than that of earlier multi tools in its class. Now that's a knife! But in comparison with its cheaper cousin the Kick, the only extra function the Fuse benefits from is its scissors. In my opinion sucks. I think Leatherman should have left the unnecessary lanyard ring off the Fuse, and replace it with a reasonable diamond file. I often need a file, and prefer not to carry a multi tool without one. One worthwhile point about the Fuse blades; they have safety locks. Using the same rocker switch lock that Leatherman initially fitted to the Crunch, every tool snaps securely into place with an audible click. Ok, I know, I made us of an original PST without locking blades for more than a decade. But it's like power steering on lorries; once it became available, it doesn't make any sense to be without it. Locking blades are totally necessary in my opinion. Leatherman Skeletool - 7 Tools In 1 Leatherman Skeletool-the fusion of a pocket knife and pliers tool-is redefining the pocket-survival-tool category Leatherman itself invented, 25 years ago. Leatherman Tool Group Has Updated The Preferred Leatherman Squirt Range And Revealed The All New Leatherman Style And Leatherman Style CS This spring Leatherman Tool Group has chosen to launch a completely updated set of keychain tools as well as two new models. Leatherman Wave ToolMulti Tool - Packs 17 Tools Into 1 The Leatherman Wave is a popular multi purpose tool. Much like a Swiss Army Knife, it has different tools that you can use around the house and beyond. Leatherman Surge And Leatherman Wave - A Closer Look At Two Best Selling Leatherman Tools, Each Makes A Superb Buy The Leatherman Surge is one of Leatherman Group's leading products in the market today but has the company surpassed its all time popular product the Leatherman Wave Pocket Multi Tool? Leatherman Tools - A Quick Insight At Tim Leatherman's Concept Of The Multi Tool, An Alternative To The Famous Swiss Army Knife A multi tool is basically a pair of pliers with other useful tools that can be accessed from the handles. The Popular Leatherman Micra And Leatherman Skeletool - A Brief Insight Have you ever been in a situation where you needed the right tool, right away? None of us can carry all the tools we need all the time - unless we have a multi tool! Leatherman Super Tool 300 - Suitable For DIY, Hunting, Military, Off Road & Trades Leatherman reintroduced the Super Tool with a variety of new and improved functions. The new Super Tool 300 (ST300) continues the long tradition of preparing the working man and DIYers alike, for the expected and unexpected. Related Articles:
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