All three multi tools have a clear resemblance to one another, and all share the same improved tougher elliptical plier head. (Along with the Leatherman Charge and Leatherman Wave).

The pliers on the Leatherman Fuse are the exact same thickness as my previous Leatherman PST, despite this the pivot area is the far wider and stronger. When using the Fuse on various odd jobs around my house, I of the opinion that that this extra width got in the way at all. With a larger wire cutter area too, I am sure the brand new plier head design is a definite improvement.

If you are more used to the older Leatherman tools, the one thing that jumps out at you about the Leatherman Fuse is its handle scales. Plastic grips with curved edges have been molded in along the edges, leading to the pliers being much more comfortable to hold on to than the previous plain steel edges. A number of finger grooves has also been added, which will help keep the tool from sliding when your hands are damp.

In one handle, the Leatherman Fuse packs a set of scissors, a Phillips screwdriver, and a cap lifter/can opener/wire stripper combo blade. The scissors aren't bad, but they are a backward step in all honesty. For some reason, Leatherman has built them smaller than the old Wave scissors, with a considerably shorter cutting action. I liked the old ones better.

A big improvement though, is the Phillips screwdriver. In a different way to those on cheap imported multi tools, it has a really useful shape to it. It's also most definitely long enough to reach deep into those recessed screws within the battery storage area on my boy's new toys.

The other handle has a clip point knife blade together with a couple of flat head screwdrivers, also a nice length.

Talking of long tools, this knife is the Crocodile Dundee of pocket tool blades, with a lot more reach than that of older multi tools in its class. What a knife!

But compared to its cheaper cousin the Kick, the only additional feature the Fuse has is its scissors. Which kinda sucks. Why didn't Leatherman leave the silly lanyard ring off the Fuse, and substituted a high quality diamond file. I often need a file, and prefer not to carry a multi tool without one.

Another valid point about the Fuse blades; they all lock. Using the same rocker switch lock that Leatherman USA first employed on the Crunch, every tool snaps securely into place with a reassuring click. Ok, I know, I used an first PST without locking blades for over ten years. But it's like power steering on vehicles; once it became available, it makes no sense to be without it. Locking blades are essential in my opinion.

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