Leatherman Fuse Multitool and Monarch 200 Multitool/Flashlight Combo Set

by Leatherman

Product Description

Product Description

Leatherman—the gift people ask for by name.The gift you choose for friends and family says so much. One such as a Leatherman, that illustrates superior craftsmanship and the highest quality standards, is a significant gesture. This holiday season give them the best, with the handy Leatherman Fuse most popular multi-tool and powerful Monarch 300 LED light. Fuse Fuse packs 12 tools into a lean, four-inch frame. What is probably most surprising about the Fuse is its weight; this full-size multi-tool is only 6 ounces. In addition to being lightweight, the Fuse is very slim, so if a belt sheath isn’t your style, putting it in a front pocket, won’t weight you down. The Fuse is made from 420HC stainless steel and each component is heat treated for its individual purpose. For example, handles are treated at a lower temperature to retain flexibility, where items like knife blades and saws are treated at a higher temperature for edge-retention. The Fuse features Zytel handle inserts for extra comfort when you’re giving it everything you’ve got. Zytel has an extremely high melting point (300+-degrees F), and is chemical resistant so it works wonders as a lightweight alternative to sculpting steel. For those who have known Leatherman since the beginning, the Fuse is one of the newer Leatherman tools that is perhaps most similar to the original Leatherman PST. The exception is that the PST’s file and awl are replaced by scissors and a wire stripper on the Fuse. But the biggest difference is that all the features on the Fuse lock for safety. When they are fully extended they lock into place and can be unlocked by pressing down on a thumb pad at the base of the handle. The screwdrivers on the Fuse have been both punched and ground for a better fit. Many screwdrivers are only punched and without the grind on the sides, can easily slip out of holding a screw. Likewise the can opener on the tool has been cut in such a way that when the user punches through a can lid, the opener simultaneously folds the cut metal down onto itself keeping the user safe from ragged metal edges. The tool’s file is cross-cut side for aggressive work. The filing surface on both sides goes all the way to the edge and down the sides, giving the user more workable surface area for filing projects. The Fuse features regular wire cutters and hard-wire cutters. Leatherman cutters are so precise they have to cut paper before they can leave the factory. In addition to the cutters, there is a wire stripper built into a notch at the base of the can/bottle opener. No space goes unused in a Leatherman tool, meaning the precision of each feature is unmatched in the industry and the blades, files and saws are the longest for the relative frame size. Fuse Specs Zytel Contoured Handle Grips Needlenose Pliers Regular Pliers Wire Cutters Hard-wire Cutters 420HC Knife Scissors Large Screwdriver Small Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver Ruler (8 inch/19 cm) Bottle/Can Opener Wire Stripper Lanyard Attachment Length: 4 in / 10 cm Weight: 6 oz / 170 g Monarch 300 With the new Monarch 300 Leatherman has developed a keychain model, that’s great for the everyday-user whether it’s on the job or on the family camping trip. Even though you may not be in an “extreme” situation, you still want great functionality and durability and the Monarch 300 LED light definitely provides that. The Monarch 300 produces a powerful 16 lumens on one AAA battery (included) and has easy-to-operate, one-hand, tail switch on/off functionality. The light’s body and bezel are constructed from 6061-T6 aluminum making it lightweight and extremely durable. Output degradation on many lights begins immediately after the light is first turned on. With Leatherman’s advanced circuitry design, the Monarch 300 maintains strong, output for a considerable time before gradual light dissipation begins. Monarch 300 Specs 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum Body and Bezel Detachable Keychain Ring Removable Pocket Clip Water Resistant–IPX4 Impact Resistant Includes AAA Battery (1) Lumens: 16 Battery life: 2 hrs* Weight (with battery): 1.2 oz | 35 g *As tested with one AAA battery The Leatherman Warranty The Leatherman warranty is one of the best in the business. All tools and knives are covered under a 25-year warranty and all lights are covered under a 10-year warranty. Simply return the tool, knife or light to Leatherman and their full-time staff of warranty technicians will assess the problem and repair or replace the tool, sending it back to you at no charge.

Product Description

Complete your tool kit when you add Leatherman(r)'s Fuse(r) and Monarch(r) 200 combo. Included is the Fuse(r) multi-tool, which boasts a stainless steel body and all-locking features; the Monarch(r) 200 keychain flashlight has a quick and easy tail switch and an anodized aluminum body and bezel.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 1.5 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001U3YCJG
• Item model number: 831088
• Batteries: 1 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,690 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Leatherman Fuse and Monarch Gift Set - Good Value, But The Flash-Light Uses Less Popular Button Cell Batteries, December 24, 2009

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Mark "Technology, Music and Movies" (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman Fuse Multitool and Monarch 200 Multitool/Flashlight Combo Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Leatherman Fuse Multitool and Monarch 200 Multitool/Flashlight Combo Set is a good gift set or even a nice buy if you want it for yourself. For me, the combination is a great value given the price. Leatherman tools are expensive in general. This combo set is priced competitively versus buying the multi-tool by itself.

THE ALTERNATIVES

First and foremost, this set includes the smaller Monarch 200 flashlight that runs on button cell batteries. Note also that, to my surprise, batteries are included. Three LR44 batteries are included, for those that want to find out exactly how much replacements would cost. 50 of AG13 357A LR44 A76 Alkaline Button Cell Watch Battery seem to be compatible, though I haven't bought replacements through that listing yet.

The use of button cell batteries was not a problem for me, but other gift sets that include the Monarch 300 are definitely more convenient in that they use AAA batteries instead. The Leatherman 831087 Wave Multitool and Monarch 300 Multitool/Flashlight Combo Set is an example of one such set, but at twice the price I didn't think it was worth it just to get the slightly better Monarch 300.

THE FUSE MULTI-TOOL

The Fuse included with with set is larger than I was expecting. It also includes nice rubber finger grips on the inside edge. That's an extra that makes it more comfortable than some of the other larger tools without rubber grips. There is a belt case included to carry the tool in.

The Fuse also has 13 tool features built-in:

1. Pliers - The regular and needle-nose tips are listed as two separate features; these are the key feature on this tool and are a nice large size for a wide variety of uses
2. Wire cutters - Blades are included for both regular and hard-wire cutters, also listed as two features
3. Wire stripper - Highly functional for basic electrical work
4. Screwdrivers - A medium, small and Phillips screwdriver are included on the inside handle
5. Ruler - up to 8 inches (19 cm) can be measured using the handles (4 inches each) if fully extended
6. Bottle opener
7. Can opener
8. Scissors
9. Knife

THE MONARCH 200 MINI LED FLASH-LIGHT

The Monarch 200 is a little smaller than the Monarch 300 and perfect for use on a key-chain, which is what I wanted it for. Obviously it has a key-ring on the back end of it. It has an aluminum body and a sufficiently bright LED light to use it for finding a key-hole or other such random tasks. It's not enough light to perform repairs in complete darkness, but it's good enough for occasional use.

CONCLUSION

I am very satisfied with my purchase. At 4 inches when closed and about 6 inches when opened, this tool is only slightly smaller than most full-sized Leatherman tools. But it has enough features to be very functional. The included mini flash-light is a nice extra, and together they make this set a good value for the price. Consider this as a good gift set or for yourself.

Enjoy.

24 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Note description may be wrong: Is it model 200 or 300 LED flashlight?, December 13, 2009

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P. M. Bego (Northwest USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman Fuse Multitool and Monarch 200 Multitool/Flashlight Combo Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I haven't bought this combo yet but wanted to point out that the description is not correct. The title says "Monarch 200" light, but in the first part of the text of the description, it describes the "Monarch 300" light.

There is a difference because the "300" model uses an AAA battery (easy and cheap to replace, or can use rechargeables), and the "200" uses "button cells" which are expensive and don't supply as much power. I was about to go for it based on the description, but then I realized that the item title (and photo) seem to show the 200.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars ease of operation, March 8, 2010

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Arla Thomas (surprise,az) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leatherman Fuse Multitool and Monarch 200 Multitool/Flashlight Combo Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

This leatherman (fuse)is far below the standard that leatherman has set with past products. It is very difficult to open,you need long hard fingernails to open it. I bought this product for the flashlight that comes with it but it has no place to put it. I had one in the past and just wore it out after many years of use. It had a flashlight and a place to put it. I am very disappointed in this version of the leatherman.