Leatherman Fuse

ToolingAround · **on:** March 25, 2009, 12:25:58 AM

The Fuse is a great under rated multitool, but has anyone modded one out and made even better by removing that lanyard ring and spacer and putting a useful tool in there.
I was looking at mine today, and thought I could move the scissors over to were the lanyard ring and spacer is, giving me a spot to put a full size tool, were the scissors should be....make any sense..
All I need is a file or saw from the blast and I would be all set.
Can you buy parts from Leatherman???
Anyone done something like this, and can you post a photo.......

Benner · **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:43:06 AM

I'm sure this has been done, but with SOG parts as you can't buy Leatherman spares sadly.

Leatherman123 · **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:44:08 AM

You guys don't remember Jzmtl's mod? He put a SOG file in his Fuse!!

DaveK · **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:47:08 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on March 25, 2009, 12:44:08 AM

You guys don't remember Jzmtl's mod? He put a SOG file in his Fuse!!

Isn't that what Ben just mentioned

Benner · **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:53:52 AM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 12:47:08 AM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on March 25, 2009, 12:44:08 AM
You guys don't remember Jzmtl's mod? He put a SOG file in his Fuse!!

Isn't that what Ben just mentioned

I must have set my posts to invisable again.

Gareth · **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2009, 01:30:52 AM

Fuse is a great tool. Day to day I rarely need either the file or the saw, so it's my most often carried Multi (other than my SAKs of course). The thickness of the legs and the lower profile when being carried suits me far more than the bigger Blast. Also, being left handed, I don't see the advantage of moving up to the Wave, Charge Surge etc. I admit that's just me though.

DaveK · **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2009, 01:40:50 AM

FUSE!!!!!!!!!

EDIT: Anyone ever seen a Fuse with a cap crimper

Poncho65 · **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2009, 01:51:11 AM

Quote from: Benner on March 25, 2009, 12:53:52 AM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 12:47:08 AM
Quote from: Leatherman123 on March 25, 2009, 12:44:08 AM
You guys don't remember Jzmtl's mod? He put a SOG file in his Fuse!!

Isn't that what Ben just mentioned

I must have set my posts to invisable again.

Rob · **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2009, 05:38:17 PM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 01:40:50 AM

EDIT: Anyone ever seen a Fuse with a cap crimper

You can get the black oxide with a cap crimper. It's item #830475.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2009, 06:02:05 PM

Quote from: eLEATHERMAN.com on March 25, 2009, 05:38:17 PM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 01:40:50 AM
EDIT: Anyone ever seen a Fuse with a cap crimper

You can get the black oxide with a cap crimper. It's item #830475.

And stainless as well?
http://www.tylertool.com/leatherman59.html

Rob · **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2009, 06:31:47 PM

The 830472 doesn't show up on any of my order forms. Weird. LM is good about making tools which are available but dealers never know about them. Maybe that is one of them. Next time I talk to customer service I'll ask them about it.

DaveK · **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2009, 07:55:49 PM

I gues that mean sthere's 2 more Fuses to get then

And there's 6 versions altogether!

american lockpicker · **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:05:14 PM

Quote from: eLEATHERMAN.com on March 25, 2009, 05:38:17 PM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 01:40:50 AM
EDIT: Anyone ever seen a Fuse with a cap crimper

You can get the black oxide with a cap crimper. It's item #830475.

How much does it cost?

Pacu · **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:06:25 PM

I've never seen a Fuse for sell anywhere except on the web. Plenty of Kicks and Blasts though.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:08:49 PM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 07:55:49 PM

I gues that mean sthere's 2 more Fuses to get then And there's 6 versions altogether!

Six? I count five:

Regular - Stainless
Knifeless - Stainless
Cap Crimper - Stainless

Regular - BO
Cap Crimper - Stainless

Pacu · **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:10:36 PM

Has anyone actually ever tried to board a plane with a knife-less Fuse? I'd be scared TSA would have a new toy.

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:11:38 PM

Quote from: pacu on March 25, 2009, 08:10:36 PM

Has anyone actually ever tried to board a plane with a knife-less Fuse? I'd be scared TSA would have a new toy.

I wouldn't. The scissors and the file (metal saw) would get flagged. It's more intended for workplace regulations that the TSA.

DaveK · **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:22:51 PM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on March 25, 2009, 08:08:49 PM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 07:55:49 PM
I gues that mean sthere's 2 more Fuses to get then And there's 6 versions altogether!
Six? I count five:

Regular - Stainless
Knifeless - Stainless
Cap Crimper - Stainless

Regular - BO
Cap Crimper - Stainless

And this one:

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:25:36 PM

Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 08:22:51 PM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on March 25, 2009, 08:08:49 PM
Quote from: DaveK on March 25, 2009, 07:55:49 PM
I gues that mean sthere's 2 more Fuses to get then And there's 6 versions altogether!
Six? I count five:

Regular - Stainless
Knifeless - Stainless
Cap Crimper - Stainless

Regular - BO
Cap Crimper - Stainless

And this one:

(Image removed from quote.)

OH. I wasn't aware of that one. What's the story on it? Was it actually issued? Any different tools?

DaveK · **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:27:36 PM

Nah - the tool is the basic Fuse, but has the factory engraved "Operation Iraqi freedom" on the handles. The sheath is quite unique though.

It did have sand in it though when I got it!

Zack · **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:56:45 PM

If you have a Sports Authority near you they usually carry Fuses along with Squirts, Kicks, Waves, Blasts, and Surges. They have a pretty good selection actually.

Rob · **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:26:24 PM

We carry 3 Fuse models in our store; regular, knifeless and BO. I suppose that doesn't do anyone any good unless you're in Spokane, WA though if you're looking to see them in person.

Zack · **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:29:49 PM

And my last post was not meant to detract any sales from our wonderful partners.

jzmtl · **Reply #23 on:** March 26, 2009, 12:35:41 AM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on March 25, 2009, 08:11:38 PM

Quote from: pacu on March 25, 2009, 08:10:36 PM
Has anyone actually ever tried to board a plane with a knife-less Fuse? I'd be scared TSA would have a new toy.

I wouldn't. The scissors and the file (metal saw) would get flagged. It's more intended for workplace regulations that the TSA.

There's a thread on EDCF where a guy's knifeless fuse confiscated. Then again the airport nazis are so liberal on rules you never know if it's because they liked it more than the owner did.

Pacu · **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2009, 02:18:45 AM

I'd break it in half before the TSA got it. Right there in front of them.

AndyTiedye · **Reply #25 on:** March 27, 2009, 12:08:52 AM

Last time I had something TSA didn't like, I extracted my laptop from my laptop bag and checked the bag with the forbidden item.
This was at SFO, and they gave me a pass to get to the head of the line when I came back after checking the bag, so the extra time wasn't too bad.

An MT-sized padded envelope with enough stamps to mail it home would seem to be a useful travel accessory.

Zack · **Reply #26 on:** March 27, 2009, 02:20:25 AM

I have done that many times when flying out of ATL since there is a post office 100 feet from security.

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