@TacticalAngel86 i use both as well. they work together incredibly well. what you dont get with the blast is readily available on a small victorinox tool
got the blast for christmas, hopped on youtube for a quickie review but waiiit... nutnfancy already reviewed? now i know i got a nice mt, ofcourse i thought it was epic when i opened it myself but i definitely love this as an edc. the leather sheath is great for it, snap is heavy and tough. i use this thing every day, and my SAK, picked up the molle sheath also.
the blast is a good tool, had it for about a month.How ever it seems the tool has bend somehow, i have not used the tool all that much, and when i did it was not anything major. sending it to leatherman to check out. Also the black finish holds up pretty good.
Bought a stainless version of the blast on your recommendation. LOVE IT! I just started to get into a serious EDC system for myself, and this is my first MT. It has already proven itself to be an indispensable asset that I must have on me at all times. I never realized the multitude of uses an MT can provide, whether conventional uses or unconventional (MacGyver syndrome kicking in at this point) Great Vid, great insight!
For all those people like myself, non-US citizens, I recommend going to amazon.com for your multitools, either leatherman or victorinox, I myself am Australian, and for the Juice XE-6 locally I'm looking at $180AUD and thats after 15% trade discount, however for an identical item on amazon.com $65AUD including postage. As of 2011. Hope this can help you TNPers while money is still tight. Cheers.
Hey nutn, i am looking at buying a multitool and the leatherman blast seems like a good option, but it does lack a serrated blade. I was on amazon the other day and saw that the super tool 300 is only 11$ dollars more. I would not use the tool heavily and i dont probably need all the things that super toll has but do you think i should get it beacuse of the small price difference?
Hey Nutn thanks for this video! I'm reporting to West Point in just a few days and I picked up a Fuse in Black Oxide based on your review for my training there. I can't wait to put it to good use!
that is incorrect, not only can you see the locking mechanism in the video but you can also refer to leatherman's website which highlights their locking mechanism on the fuse model.
because of my dad, im a gun guy. Because of my need for a knife when i ride horses, im a knife guy. Now because of you nutnfancy im a multitool guy. rock on nutn. Now i have a decision to make, Blast or Fuse?
Nice review, one thing did kinda take it down for me though.
Contrast.
It'd be easier to see all the features if you showed the black tool first and then made the review on the ordinary one, it's easy to see IRL but the camera makes it harder to make out the details.
PS: The Blast in stainless finish, with a secure, snap-closing leather sheath (not pictured in the review, but as a civilian, I find it great) can be had for $40.
You can barely get a decent folding knife for that cash. That is a steal.
Blast is a great, solid medium MT. I keep mine in the "gear bag" in the trunk of my car, and get a ton of use out of it. The screwdrivers, the pliers, the blade, the seriously tail-kicking saw ... it's all good. I even use the inch ruler impressed on the side of the MT.
One improvement I could see is moving the main blade to the outside of the MT. That would provide a more convenient deployment, like the Leatherman Charge. Plus the blade edge would then be flush with the bottom of the MT.
Another awesome review. Have you ever looked into Gerber tools? The Gerber Suspension is around the same price as these (although a little heavier), and it includes a few of the tools and features you talked about wanting in the blast that it didn't have.
you can loosen those bolts in order to make to tools more easily extracted, to clean, etc. just use some pliers from any of those other multi tools or dedicated pliers to loosen em up. =]
I got lucky..xmas sale..£59.99 to £29.99..A Leatherman Blast in shiny steel version...well chuffed!! So glad I caught your vid a while back or else I might have not noticed the Blast name as a decent MT..nice one Nutn!!!
The Blast is the only and the perfect multitool for me. It has a comfy grip, a great sheath, tons of tools, razor sharp backup blade, locking tools and it looks great. I carry it every day with a small folder or medium fixed blade.
What about the current leather sheaths for the Leatherman Fuse etc? I just bought a Fuse new at Walmart for $17- they were half price because they were closing. Also bought another big Winchester MT and a couple of Bucks.
Nice reviews. I've been using the Fuse for years now and like it. I am considering upgrading my EDC multi-tool. I really like the Black Oxide look and want a saw and file. The Blast might be the answer for me but, I'm not sure I will want to carry anything bigger than the Fuse for EDC.
Just ordered myself a Black Blast thanks to your video! Looking forward to getting it in. Also viewed the Swisstool video... and that thing is a looker. I'll have to save my pennies.
Hey man nice vid but I'm getting a leatherman wave I'm black n I was woundering if the paint wears off after a while n if way did u do to stop that from happing
im 13 and trying to be prepared, love my fuse, also carry a knife, and i am the only person i know that carries an mt or a knife. unfortunately, ive never had any firearms experience, because my parents are total pacifists and anti gun anything.
just want to say that the leatherman "Kick" is an excellent multitool at an excellent price. It's just too heavy for what it offers. But its only like 25 dollars so you get an excellent tool.
I just purchased the leatherman Blast after I watch this video and i was very impressed with it. but the reason i am responding is because the sheath that came with my blast allowed me to carry it open and in the sheath. it also has a larger strip of Velcro. I just thought you would like to hear that. and i think somebody from leatherman is taking notes and making improvements.
If I'm gonna have any money left after back to school shopping, I'm so gonna buy a Blast and carry it with my Leatherman E302, or buy a Spyderco Tenacious to go with it.
nutn, my dad passed me down his old PST a few years ago and i've been carrying it every day since, but the old shredded leather sheath can be a pain. You happen to know if any of the horizontal carry nylon ones you showed would fit it?
Not sure why the use of Zytel is such an issue with some leatherman fans.... Its basically the same type of polymer that a glock frame is made from and it does nothing but add additional strength and comfort to the tool ... I love the fact that Cores and Blasts are not as desirable as the Wave, Charge, ect.... Got my like new blast w/case on fleebay for 21 dollars shipped to my door.. Discovered the LM Blast from your review.
IMO, The.Core and Blast are Best Buys in the leatherman lineup.
This week I broke my Blast, and was quite surprised how easy it was! I was using the saw on some light duty branches, the saw had bent inward a little bit (without my knowledge), and I squeezed the handles together to close the knife, and the pliers pushed the saw from the inside out, causing the entire locking mechanism to break out, thus rendering that side of the tool completely useless. As of now, I am very dissapointed with the quality, though customer service was exceptional!!
when i broke my gerber i traded up to a wave leatherman and i have carried one every since it came out. i love it but i will try the blast it looks great
Highly recommend the fuse for a great field multi tool. It will take tone of abuse and wear. Attaches to molly in a few seconds. Any Marine or soldier looking for a light weight durable tool shoot pick one up.
Great review Nutn- I ended up getting the Blast (black-oxide) in the mail today, which was amazing considering it shipped less than 2 days ago, so kudos to yourcornerstore. However, I will say that I did experience some "transfer" of the black oxide when I began handling it. Gave it a quick wipe down and still retains a majority of the finish. Just something to be aware of when buying. For me, function always trumps looks. Great tool for the money.
i edc my blast and i love it! its cheap around 50 buck. great blade design good sheath, the leather one came with mine i rigged to enable horizontal carry. after carrying it for a week i feel naked without it.
Thanks for doing these multitool reviews. They have helped me to narrow down to a few choices. There are many to consider. I like how you show several different ones that is very beneficial to perspective buyers.
Nutnfancy Ive been watching you for a while but havnt ever posted a comment but I want to thank you for all your time and hard work. Ive been looking for a multi-tool for my hunting/day hiking gear and something I can wear at work. I decided to buy both (hell they are so cheap why not!). Im going to use the Blast while hunting and the fuse for a more every day carry. Thanks again, I am a huge fan.
I have owned the blast for about three years and I love it. The Micro screw driver can be taken out and flipped turning it into a flat head micro screw driver. Thank you for all of your videos.
Thanks to you Nutn I have a Blast and I love it! It's done so many weird different jobs for me and it has "saved the day" more than once. Got it at Target for $47
I picked up a Leatherman Fuse for $22 with a keychain flashlight and sheath. I was disappointed with the tool sticking and not near as fluid as my Leatherman S2 Juice, which is a much better multitool in my opinion, despite its smaller size.
ive heard some people sayin for edc a leatherman kick is great. heres my ake on it. for the same weight you can get a leatherman juice c34. both way the same but the juice has more tools. the point can be made that the kick had better pliers but other than that i would take the cs4 any day. i own the kick and just don like it. especially since it is built like a mdmt but has nonlocking blades
i do have one critique of the blast, specifically the micro phillips screwdriver. They designed it as a hybrid halfway between two micro phillips sizes, and it seems to me that it doesn't engage either of these sizes effectively. When I tried it out on different screws in some pairs of glasses, it always seemed either slightly too big or slightly too small for the job. Does anyone else have any experience with this?
Wasn't happy with the build quality of my blast after pretty short use a fingernail sized metal piece of the handle broke off and i couldn't use the pliers anymore.
I visit your site often to check out your reviews on gear gadgets etc. I like that you actually put this stuff to work to test it out. Keep up the good work because I wanna keep watching!!!
i love your videos, i have a multy tool of my own it's a gerber heavy duty multi tool and i actual carry it around with me a lot. in my opinion i like the slide out pliers instead of the flip opens.
Same here, the slide-out is significantly more useful. Gerber's blades are also absurdly, ridiculously sharp, and the wirecutter piece is replaceable and actually cuts, doesn't just bend the wire... although I haven't held a new Leatherman in the last 2-3 years, they're likely comparable now.
I got mine back when they still predominantly used the leather sheaths, which I really like. It might not have the same functionality as the newer nylon sheaths, but I think the leather is just plain cool.
Nutn,you are a man after my own hart. Instead of collecting stamps and coins, you collect usefull tools(good knives) and multitools and weapons rock on. I still have my first generation Letherman and still use it,even as a hammer (small nails and it works) before that i use and still use Victorinox, and also Gerber has great tools. Issue weight mt Victorinix,we can always contact them or put a link to you,they will listen. Can you do a review on the skelettool of Letherman,want your opion on it
ordered a black blast w/ molle sheath due to your outstanding review!! Giving my wife more things to stress about lol Thanks for another great review Nutn!
I like the "tool clumping". Its great for assiting my tool deployment without having to use my fingernails, which has been a life saver while wearing gloves. It also helps in deploying the knife blade safely. Just my thoughts on it.
i like gerber for good mostly cheap knives but still good quality however i used my gerber multitool every day and finally the pliers failed shattered one whole side of them
What is the likely hood of the inserts popping out from use ? Never checked any multi tool ruler are they pretty accurate ? I discount the knife glasses driver as I always carry a glasses repair kit since they weigh basically nothing and come with tweezers and a small blade driver, Cloth, rubber nose pads and a few small screws.
I dont know how it is with victorinox, but friend of mine was selling bikes, some with LIFETIME WARRANTY. What they wasnt telling at the shop? it wasn yours lifetime, but bike's lifetime, wich was rated 5 years. :D
You could not be more wrong. I have carried the same Victorinox SAK for over 20 years and it has always proven faithful. Victorinox and Wenger both are time-tested and have proven themselves time and time again. Leatherman is good, but this does not mean they are superior to Swiss products.
No I'm not wrong. I have never had a swiss army knife that didn't break. It's just the way it is. I wouldn't own anything that is made by that company. Over priced, and under quality in my opinion. I've bought 10 multi-tools that were made better than my swiss ones. Just what I've seen. I work in the drilling industry, and I use tools, and I use them hard. If it can't take what I got to dish out, it's junk. Leatherman can take it, swiss can't. Period.
While I will agree that Victorinox may not be as heavy-duty as Leatherman products, this does not make them inferior. SAK's are excellent tools in their own element, such as the outdoors where they excel. I would not expect an SAK to perform well in your line of work, just as Leatherman is useless in the woods. I wouldn't take a corvette for a drive off-road and call it garbage because of its inability to perform. Right tool for the right job.
NutnFancy; you forgot one other variation in this Leatherman family and thats the knifeless Fuse that replaces the knifeblade with a file.. Its excellent for those wanting to pack a medium-sized MT, but are prohibited by law because of the locking blade. Its also excellent for those, like myself, who pack a bigger primary folding knife for all cutting tasks. I use a Tenacious with my knifeless Fuse. Take care and thanks for taking the time to post this.
The sharp edge of the opened blade is on the upper handle of the tool. Don't you have problems with handling while using it? On Victorinox Swiss Tool, it is on the lower handle and therefore the blade is in one line with it.
Of value to some of us a singe-stack mag can be carried in a Leatherman tool pouch for CCW. My personal experience is with a P239 mag in a Leatherman Wave pouch.
Military EOD guys have eleventy billion uses for tools an implements on the job. An effective MT, a decent folding knife, non-sparking crimper (etc.) tool, and maybe a larger and/or defensive blade...on top of any other normal patrol gear (M4, mags, LBE, PPE, etc.) Having a compact and capable option is critical in an MT. Thanks for the review!
I've had my Blast for going on 4 years and I love it. No, I don't carry it everyday. It's my working around the house/project tool. Used so that I don't have to run around all over the place if I just need some pliers, file, or driver. About 2 years ago I dropped in on some concrete and busted on of the locking parts. Sent it back and Leatherman fixed it within 3 weeks. Now I'm working some WD-40 into b/c it's getting a little gummed out. Love it! I'm sure it will continue working for me!
Right on Nutn! Great review. I absolutely love my Surge. Beast of a tool, but tons of capability. (Yes, it is on me ALL the time!) Had one prob. with the locking lever breaking off. Sent it to Leatherman and not only did I get it back in less than a week, they cleaned, oiled, AND put a new bit in the driver for me!! EXCELLENT customer support. Thanks so much for all the hard work, it's GREATLY appreciated.
there's also the Knifeless Fuse, which is nice for people like me going to school since I can't carry a knife on campus but still want to be prepared.
Just snagged the last blast at target for 35 bucks. Seems like a cool tool
Ksimo13 1 week ago
I always carry a Swiss Knife, I want to get a Blast. But, even if i do get a blast, I'm still carrying my Swiss knife!! No matter what.
TacticalAngel86 3 weeks ago
@TacticalAngel86 i carry a swiss army trekker and leatherman blast ;P
Grunt922 3 weeks ago
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@TacticalAngel86 i use both as well. they work together incredibly well. what you dont get with the blast is readily available on a small victorinox tool
michu070 1 week ago
Got my little Brother a Blast for Christmas.
TacticalAngel86 3 weeks ago
got the blast for christmas, hopped on youtube for a quickie review but waiiit... nutnfancy already reviewed? now i know i got a nice mt, ofcourse i thought it was epic when i opened it myself but i definitely love this as an edc. the leather sheath is great for it, snap is heavy and tough. i use this thing every day, and my SAK, picked up the molle sheath also.
michu070 4 weeks ago
I'm planning on getting a Blast =D
markshmily 2 months ago
the blast is a good tool, had it for about a month.How ever it seems the tool has bend somehow, i have not used the tool all that much, and when i did it was not anything major. sending it to leatherman to check out. Also the black finish holds up pretty good.
timberland1108 2 months ago
Bought a stainless version of the blast on your recommendation. LOVE IT! I just started to get into a serious EDC system for myself, and this is my first MT. It has already proven itself to be an indispensable asset that I must have on me at all times. I never realized the multitude of uses an MT can provide, whether conventional uses or unconventional (MacGyver syndrome kicking in at this point) Great Vid, great insight!
maroofr 2 months ago
My black wave had that but it was excess of the factory paint job and only happens at first use but stopped very shortly after
uncoolkid2 3 months ago
Why would you do that to a Charge TI ?
pagant100 3 months ago
Just got my Blast. Thanks Nut'n!
Peter556NATO 3 months ago in playlist MULTI-TOOLS REVIEWED by Nutnfancy
For all those people like myself, non-US citizens, I recommend going to amazon.com for your multitools, either leatherman or victorinox, I myself am Australian, and for the Juice XE-6 locally I'm looking at $180AUD and thats after 15% trade discount, however for an identical item on amazon.com $65AUD including postage. As of 2011. Hope this can help you TNPers while money is still tight. Cheers.
Keep up the GREAT work Nutnfancy
ThePyr0boy 3 months ago
Hey nutn, i am looking at buying a multitool and the leatherman blast seems like a good option, but it does lack a serrated blade. I was on amazon the other day and saw that the super tool 300 is only 11$ dollars more. I would not use the tool heavily and i dont probably need all the things that super toll has but do you think i should get it beacuse of the small price difference?
96mrluke 4 months ago
collecting stamps. lmao
MrWoodywoodward27 4 months ago
Nutn, get a Surge...you'll NEVER go back!
RatifiedCow 5 months ago
60$ msrp on the blast, i got it for 30 on cheaper than dirt :D
Grunt922 5 months ago
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Grunt922 5 months ago
just got this as a gift great tool
boldcrazyman 5 months ago
Just got me a Blast!!
Ridgebacktactical 6 months ago 2
a pliars works for taking the tool apart
jrobertsrhs 6 months ago
Thanks to you Nuntn' I just decided to buy a Leatherman Blast!
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Hey Nutn thanks for this video! I'm reporting to West Point in just a few days and I picked up a Fuse in Black Oxide based on your review for my training there. I can't wait to put it to good use!
DerRelienT 7 months ago
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DerRelienT 7 months ago
Nutnfancy, the Fuse has no locking of the tools, which is kinda important
aradilon 7 months ago
@aradilon The Fuse has locking tools, the Kick (not reviewed) does not.
DerRelienT 7 months ago
@aradilon
that is incorrect, not only can you see the locking mechanism in the video but you can also refer to leatherman's website which highlights their locking mechanism on the fuse model.
TimmyG86 7 months ago
@aradilon No dumb sir, all the fuse tools have a positive lock.
Robbieifyoucan 6 months ago
@aradilon it definitely does
ericsyutubeaccount 6 months ago
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b43782 8 months ago
Very helpful review, was looking for a multi-tool. Getting a Blast now. Keep up the great work!
b43782 8 months ago
Nutn, on your 1-10 scale what would you give the blast?
joerox23456 8 months ago
I agree about the kick being the black sheep in the Blast series. I feel that it does not have enough usable tools and it doesn't even lock.
Nighthawk961 8 months ago
in the blast model i kinda wish they would replace the file with an awl, but i still plan on buying this for military uses
no1livez4evr 8 months ago
mine came hair splitting sharp
tacokiller101 8 months ago
I want to get the Blast.. I have the SOG Paratrooper right now..and it's just ok..
Tools don't lock, no scissors.. hard to pulls the tools out one at a time.
markshmily 9 months ago
My non-blackened blast actually came with that third sheath. I suppose they've changed which one it comes with over the years.
Frostwolf223 9 months ago
because of my dad, im a gun guy. Because of my need for a knife when i ride horses, im a knife guy. Now because of you nutnfancy im a multitool guy. rock on nutn. Now i have a decision to make, Blast or Fuse?
FutureMarine246 9 months ago
Is the Blast thicker than the Fuse? I am thinking I'll get the Blast, but I was hoping it wasn't thicker by much than the Fuse with it's extra tools.
martinaee 9 months ago
Picked up a Stainless Blast online NIB for less than $30 shipped.
dertnberny 10 months ago
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gearguy981 10 months ago
Nice review, one thing did kinda take it down for me though.
Contrast.
It'd be easier to see all the features if you showed the black tool first and then made the review on the ordinary one, it's easy to see IRL but the camera makes it harder to make out the details.
LRAJ88 10 months ago
PS: The Blast in stainless finish, with a secure, snap-closing leather sheath (not pictured in the review, but as a civilian, I find it great) can be had for $40.
You can barely get a decent folding knife for that cash. That is a steal.
classof77 10 months ago 8
Blast is a great, solid medium MT. I keep mine in the "gear bag" in the trunk of my car, and get a ton of use out of it. The screwdrivers, the pliers, the blade, the seriously tail-kicking saw ... it's all good. I even use the inch ruler impressed on the side of the MT.
One improvement I could see is moving the main blade to the outside of the MT. That would provide a more convenient deployment, like the Leatherman Charge. Plus the blade edge would then be flush with the bottom of the MT.
classof77 10 months ago 5
you can get those in black
daybydaysurvival 11 months ago
Another awesome review. Have you ever looked into Gerber tools? The Gerber Suspension is around the same price as these (although a little heavier), and it includes a few of the tools and features you talked about wanting in the blast that it didn't have.
phoenix1421 11 months ago
man you should start working for leatherman as a salesman I would totally buy the whole product range from you :D
Krizkroz 11 months ago
you can loosen those bolts in order to make to tools more easily extracted, to clean, etc. just use some pliers from any of those other multi tools or dedicated pliers to loosen em up. =]
idrum4you 11 months ago
I've been researching like crazy over the Swisstool, Wave, and Powerlock but the Blast pretty much suits me for its price.
With this Leatherman, is the leather sheath better or worse than the nylon one? Thanks
Pimpzilla300 1 year ago
@Pimpzilla300
Get the nylon sheath, you can carry it horizontally and it fits the tool open.
zanuha 1 year ago
leatherman should make a charge thats the size of the juice
KalConduitman 1 year ago
Thanks for such an in depth video. You sold me on the blast, buying one now. Keep up the great videos.
osumoni 1 year ago
I got lucky..xmas sale..£59.99 to £29.99..A Leatherman Blast in shiny steel version...well chuffed!! So glad I caught your vid a while back or else I might have not noticed the Blast name as a decent MT..nice one Nutn!!!
bassfuryvi 1 year ago
The Blast is the only and the perfect multitool for me. It has a comfy grip, a great sheath, tons of tools, razor sharp backup blade, locking tools and it looks great. I carry it every day with a small folder or medium fixed blade.
zanuha 1 year ago
Blast doesnt have the open spring on the plyers.
barndler 1 year ago
What about the leather sheath? I like it better than the nylon ones.
Lack119 1 year ago
OMG thank you nutnfancy i didint know my blast had a small phillips and flat driver intill now
orangeracer223 1 year ago
I like all your videos. I would like you to do a review on the Leatherman Surge and the Leatherman Skeletool CX.
bnknapp107 1 year ago
"Oh I love this tool, you can look up my video on what A PAIN IN THE BUTT IT WAS."
that made me laugh
mbentley6 1 year ago
What about the current leather sheaths for the Leatherman Fuse etc? I just bought a Fuse new at Walmart for $17- they were half price because they were closing. Also bought another big Winchester MT and a couple of Bucks.
Sparky6string 1 year ago
Nice reviews. I've been using the Fuse for years now and like it. I am considering upgrading my EDC multi-tool. I really like the Black Oxide look and want a saw and file. The Blast might be the answer for me but, I'm not sure I will want to carry anything bigger than the Fuse for EDC.
Great Philosophy on collecting things.
Ghostkamo 1 year ago
Just ordered myself a Black Blast thanks to your video! Looking forward to getting it in. Also viewed the Swisstool video... and that thing is a looker. I'll have to save my pennies.
Thanks for the video.
mememe123xyz 1 year ago
Why don't you do SOG Multi tools?
305ssmonte 1 year ago
Hey man nice vid but I'm getting a leatherman wave I'm black n I was woundering if the paint wears off after a while n if way did u do to stop that from happing
uncoolkid2 1 year ago
im 13 and trying to be prepared, love my fuse, also carry a knife, and i am the only person i know that carries an mt or a knife. unfortunately, ive never had any firearms experience, because my parents are total pacifists and anti gun anything.
fedoraguy13 1 year ago
just want to say that the leatherman "Kick" is an excellent multitool at an excellent price. It's just too heavy for what it offers. But its only like 25 dollars so you get an excellent tool.
mvollert04 1 year ago
i got a fuse a few weeks back, but last week my dad broke his small screwdriver so he swapped his with mine -_-
jeffdobbelf 1 year ago
Hey nutnfancy,
I just purchased the leatherman Blast after I watch this video and i was very impressed with it. but the reason i am responding is because the sheath that came with my blast allowed me to carry it open and in the sheath. it also has a larger strip of Velcro. I just thought you would like to hear that. and i think somebody from leatherman is taking notes and making improvements.
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zanuha 1 year ago
If I'm gonna have any money left after back to school shopping, I'm so gonna buy a Blast and carry it with my Leatherman E302, or buy a Spyderco Tenacious to go with it.
zanuha 1 year ago
nutn, my dad passed me down his old PST a few years ago and i've been carrying it every day since, but the old shredded leather sheath can be a pain. You happen to know if any of the horizontal carry nylon ones you showed would fit it?
pat6493 1 year ago
i don't know if u know this, but there is a bit driver for this model that u
can click on the phillips driver.
it takes leatherman bits and regular hex bits.
Whisper6911 1 year ago
@Whisper6911 oh yeah, i think it might also work on the juice models
Whisper6911 1 year ago
Damn, how comes leatherman cost so much in Australia, even a fuse cost $104 Australian dollars!
FeelFree3 1 year ago
Not sure why the use of Zytel is such an issue with some leatherman fans.... Its basically the same type of polymer that a glock frame is made from and it does nothing but add additional strength and comfort to the tool ... I love the fact that Cores and Blasts are not as desirable as the Wave, Charge, ect.... Got my like new blast w/case on fleebay for 21 dollars shipped to my door.. Discovered the LM Blast from your review.
IMO, The.Core and Blast are Best Buys in the leatherman lineup.
rainmechanic 1 year ago
did you buy that blast black or did you paint it, because i know they make a black one
silentsniper441 1 year ago
Hey Nutn...what is/was your AFSC?
JakeMac29 1 year ago
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DevenCD 1 year ago
This week I broke my Blast, and was quite surprised how easy it was! I was using the saw on some light duty branches, the saw had bent inward a little bit (without my knowledge), and I squeezed the handles together to close the knife, and the pliers pushed the saw from the inside out, causing the entire locking mechanism to break out, thus rendering that side of the tool completely useless. As of now, I am very dissapointed with the quality, though customer service was exceptional!!
DevenCD 1 year ago
In what MT do you get a seatbelt cutter in?
no1livez4evr 1 year ago
@no1livez4evr
Check Victorinox Rescue Tool and others by the same brand...
CleverDjembe 1 year ago
Bought myself a fuse today at a sale at bass pro. For $24.00 thats like a sore peter. You simply cant beat it.
fappometer14 1 year ago
i got a pack set , the micra and blast at academy for 27.00 with tax. is is crazy the same store sells the micra for 19 and the blast for 49
FFAFOOL 1 year ago
when i broke my gerber i traded up to a wave leatherman and i have carried one every since it came out. i love it but i will try the blast it looks great
wulfesinger67 1 year ago
STOP sayin dudes nd dig nd stuff like that plz!!!!!!!!!!
sexpistolskid 1 year ago
@sexpistolskid Why not d00d? Not diggin it?
wcropp1 1 year ago
Highly recommend the fuse for a great field multi tool. It will take tone of abuse and wear. Attaches to molly in a few seconds. Any Marine or soldier looking for a light weight durable tool shoot pick one up.
FuzzyRSK 1 year ago
Great review Nutn- I ended up getting the Blast (black-oxide) in the mail today, which was amazing considering it shipped less than 2 days ago, so kudos to yourcornerstore. However, I will say that I did experience some "transfer" of the black oxide when I began handling it. Gave it a quick wipe down and still retains a majority of the finish. Just something to be aware of when buying. For me, function always trumps looks. Great tool for the money.
Beastofthedeep 1 year ago
i edc my blast and i love it! its cheap around 50 buck. great blade design good sheath, the leather one came with mine i rigged to enable horizontal carry. after carrying it for a week i feel naked without it.
vigilante1202 2 years ago
Thanks for doing these multitool reviews. They have helped me to narrow down to a few choices. There are many to consider. I like how you show several different ones that is very beneficial to perspective buyers.
shootingsportspro 2 years ago
I wonder why they can't put the file on the sides of the saw blade. Just make the saw blade a little more square.
744682532 2 years ago
@744682532 if the file was on the sides of the saw it would cause the saw to drag as it cuts thru the material
wulfesinger67 1 year ago
Nutnfancy Ive been watching you for a while but havnt ever posted a comment but I want to thank you for all your time and hard work. Ive been looking for a multi-tool for my hunting/day hiking gear and something I can wear at work. I decided to buy both (hell they are so cheap why not!). Im going to use the Blast while hunting and the fuse for a more every day carry. Thanks again, I am a huge fan.
g0ldengrill 2 years ago
What is the name of the sheath at 08:05?
Nighthawk961 2 years ago
I have owned the blast for about three years and I love it. The Micro screw driver can be taken out and flipped turning it into a flat head micro screw driver. Thank you for all of your videos.
Post1036 2 years ago 2
Thanks to you Nutn I have a Blast and I love it! It's done so many weird different jobs for me and it has "saved the day" more than once. Got it at Target for $47
jazzguitardotcom 2 years ago
I picked up a Leatherman Fuse for $22 with a keychain flashlight and sheath. I was disappointed with the tool sticking and not near as fluid as my Leatherman S2 Juice, which is a much better multitool in my opinion, despite its smaller size.
YokoWenis 2 years ago
ive heard some people sayin for edc a leatherman kick is great. heres my ake on it. for the same weight you can get a leatherman juice c34. both way the same but the juice has more tools. the point can be made that the kick had better pliers but other than that i would take the cs4 any day. i own the kick and just don like it. especially since it is built like a mdmt but has nonlocking blades
MrLaxaddict1 2 years ago
i do have one critique of the blast, specifically the micro phillips screwdriver. They designed it as a hybrid halfway between two micro phillips sizes, and it seems to me that it doesn't engage either of these sizes effectively. When I tried it out on different screws in some pairs of glasses, it always seemed either slightly too big or slightly too small for the job. Does anyone else have any experience with this?
johnbo27 2 years ago
Wasn't happy with the build quality of my blast after pretty short use a fingernail sized metal piece of the handle broke off and i couldn't use the pliers anymore.
Degnomania 2 years ago
What do you think of the leatherman wave? Is it right underneath the Charge in quality? I just picked one up it Rocks!!!
EXT3RMIN8R 2 years ago
I visit your site often to check out your reviews on gear gadgets etc. I like that you actually put this stuff to work to test it out. Keep up the good work because I wanna keep watching!!!
sjh528 2 years ago
Just picked up a blast tonight at a sports box store for $ 35.00 love it, thanks nutn
chopper4928 2 years ago
I thik the victorinox swisstool SPIRIT is the best MT ever. It´s light weight (less than 6 ounces) and has all the tools of a HDMT.
chiodarelli 2 years ago
i love your videos, i have a multy tool of my own it's a gerber heavy duty multi tool and i actual carry it around with me a lot. in my opinion i like the slide out pliers instead of the flip opens.
cantthinkofusername7 2 years ago
Same here, the slide-out is significantly more useful. Gerber's blades are also absurdly, ridiculously sharp, and the wirecutter piece is replaceable and actually cuts, doesn't just bend the wire... although I haven't held a new Leatherman in the last 2-3 years, they're likely comparable now.
rocket881 2 years ago
I got mine back when they still predominantly used the leather sheaths, which I really like. It might not have the same functionality as the newer nylon sheaths, but I think the leather is just plain cool.
ColtraneM3 2 years ago
I love Leatherman! I've carried a Blast for the past four years, give or take, and it has never let me down. Very solid tool.
ColtraneM3 2 years ago
i use a older gerber i hate most multi tools for one simple thing i always get the palm of my hand pinched between the handles
rebeldawg2169 2 years ago
Nutn,you are a man after my own hart. Instead of collecting stamps and coins, you collect usefull tools(good knives) and multitools and weapons rock on. I still have my first generation Letherman and still use it,even as a hammer (small nails and it works) before that i use and still use Victorinox, and also Gerber has great tools. Issue weight mt Victorinix,we can always contact them or put a link to you,they will listen. Can you do a review on the skelettool of Letherman,want your opion on it
GuldenBattleSpur 2 years ago 22
@GuldenBattleSpur YAH YAH YAH SUCK HIS DICK U LITTLE KID
KiiNgofTheCastle 1 year ago
nutnfancy, you should make a knife collection video. It would be awesome if you could.
jnimon1997 2 years ago
ordered a black blast w/ molle sheath due to your outstanding review!! Giving my wife more things to stress about lol Thanks for another great review Nutn!
noaffiliationsfr 2 years ago
I like the "tool clumping". Its great for assiting my tool deployment without having to use my fingernails, which has been a life saver while wearing gloves. It also helps in deploying the knife blade safely. Just my thoughts on it.
sniper244 2 years ago
Well Done Sir
bulltit100 2 years ago
good vid nutn!! have you heard of the gerber suspension knife? its got the handle like my gerber parafram 2 knife
MrFlintnSteel 2 years ago
i like gerber for good mostly cheap knives but still good quality however i used my gerber multitool every day and finally the pliers failed shattered one whole side of them
dpinnow31 2 years ago
nurnfancy howcome they always have those pop-up ads on your videos. on you-tube. thats annoying. i'd do something about that.
cavalley1 2 years ago
Buddy, is you experience pop-ups and annoying ads, it definately ain't Nutn's vids. Did you perform a malware checkof some sort?
jake262144 2 years ago
im going to have to do that. cause im gettin bombed with these pop-ups but mainly on your site.
cavalley1 2 years ago
Great comment by nutn: "How about an awl? I'm awl for that."
gfogus 2 years ago 7
What is the likely hood of the inserts popping out from use ? Never checked any multi tool ruler are they pretty accurate ? I discount the knife glasses driver as I always carry a glasses repair kit since they weigh basically nothing and come with tweezers and a small blade driver, Cloth, rubber nose pads and a few small screws.
Kaboom0623 2 years ago
I dont know how it is with victorinox, but friend of mine was selling bikes, some with LIFETIME WARRANTY. What they wasnt telling at the shop? it wasn yours lifetime, but bike's lifetime, wich was rated 5 years. :D
DudeNumberOnePlus 2 years ago
Awesome review, on a side note I like the longer reviews.
DarkMatter45ACP 2 years ago 4
Looks like a great value, thanks for taking the time to do the vid!
kevinjcarollo 2 years ago
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kinda getting tired of these 20+ minute long videos
TedT100 2 years ago
Who's crankin your arm behind your back and forcing you to watch? I'll beat them up for you! -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 2 years ago 21
lololololololol
xXxCatsnakexXx 2 years ago
@nutnfancy lolz
360gear 9 months ago
You've noticed the pause button haven't you?
icecoldbeerr 2 years ago 2
what branch of the military was nutn
lskw1 2 years ago
He's Air Force.
Nurple17 2 years ago
lskw1 - he's got a video on my channel (look up Verilioness on youtube) that explains more about his service. -- Veri (Nutn's sister)
nutnfancy 2 years ago
Nutnfancy I have two issues
1Here is an Idea for a multitool review
Swisscard by Victornox
2When is your next gun review
Last1Left2324 2 years ago
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If it's swiss it's junk. Just throw it away, and buy a leatherman. Period.
GBlues1 2 years ago
You could not be more wrong. I have carried the same Victorinox SAK for over 20 years and it has always proven faithful. Victorinox and Wenger both are time-tested and have proven themselves time and time again. Leatherman is good, but this does not mean they are superior to Swiss products.
Solphilos 2 years ago
No I'm not wrong. I have never had a swiss army knife that didn't break. It's just the way it is. I wouldn't own anything that is made by that company. Over priced, and under quality in my opinion. I've bought 10 multi-tools that were made better than my swiss ones. Just what I've seen. I work in the drilling industry, and I use tools, and I use them hard. If it can't take what I got to dish out, it's junk. Leatherman can take it, swiss can't. Period.
GBlues1 2 years ago
While I will agree that Victorinox may not be as heavy-duty as Leatherman products, this does not make them inferior. SAK's are excellent tools in their own element, such as the outdoors where they excel. I would not expect an SAK to perform well in your line of work, just as Leatherman is useless in the woods. I wouldn't take a corvette for a drive off-road and call it garbage because of its inability to perform. Right tool for the right job.
Solphilos 2 years ago
Can you tell me somthing about the walther wa2000 I am very interested in this rifle
Last1Left2324 2 years ago
@lskw1 He's an Air Force tanker pilot.
guns4good 11 months ago
im a civilian/citizen,and the kick serves me fine, for my budget.
backburnerart 2 years ago
nah. . I push letherman wave.
maxinpains 2 years ago
NutnFancy; you forgot one other variation in this Leatherman family and thats the knifeless Fuse that replaces the knifeblade with a file.. Its excellent for those wanting to pack a medium-sized MT, but are prohibited by law because of the locking blade. Its also excellent for those, like myself, who pack a bigger primary folding knife for all cutting tasks. I use a Tenacious with my knifeless Fuse. Take care and thanks for taking the time to post this.
massalkhi 2 years ago
Damn, my blast is so old it came with a leather sheath. Wish he would've reviewed that.
967evil 2 years ago
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Mr683465 2 years ago
OUTSTANDING! Think I'm going to ask Santa for the Charge TTi
ThePatriotPunk 2 years ago
Great vid nutnfancy!!
cl6002k5 2 years ago 2
Hey, nutn, would it be possible to make custom tools to fit inside the larger models? Such as blades with different steels?
PCRedman 2 years ago
7:30
The sharp edge of the opened blade is on the upper handle of the tool. Don't you have problems with handling while using it? On Victorinox Swiss Tool, it is on the lower handle and therefore the blade is in one line with it.
Wildschwien 2 years ago
I packed a Leatherman Fuse through two combat deployments.
Good tool. Still have it.
killchain187 2 years ago 5
I'm really glad I found this channel, so much intressting stuff and I learned alot.
Thank you nutnfancy and keep up the good job :-)
CrRxx1 2 years ago 5
nutnfancy dont worry about the haters
u are tha shit
god bless the sheepdogs
originalruthless 2 years ago 21
I definately like my swiss made victorinox. Leathermans are great, but I think the swiss made is stronger and worth the extra few ounces to carry.
WeHugTrees2 2 years ago
nutnfancy, have you ever tested the SOG MTs? I saw one with exchangable tools. would like to have your opinion on those.
q1qeu 2 years ago
you should design and produce your own knife products, i know id buy :)
antichatboot0 2 years ago
Of value to some of us a singe-stack mag can be carried in a Leatherman tool pouch for CCW. My personal experience is with a P239 mag in a Leatherman Wave pouch.
RSPDiver 2 years ago
Military EOD guys have eleventy billion uses for tools an implements on the job. An effective MT, a decent folding knife, non-sparking crimper (etc.) tool, and maybe a larger and/or defensive blade...on top of any other normal patrol gear (M4, mags, LBE, PPE, etc.) Having a compact and capable option is critical in an MT. Thanks for the review!
RSPDiver 2 years ago
need a multi-tool with TNP stamped on it!
gunzanrozes 2 years ago 5
I was lucky to get my stainless color blast for $17 plus $5 shipping on ebay.
dizzytoledo 2 years ago
oh yeah and the Kick does not have locking tool (even the blade)... still cool
VideosByRaymonD 2 years ago
i want this for fishing. and a one handed opening knife actually.
VideosByRaymonD 2 years ago
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demonchacer 2 years ago
my favorites are the waves i have punished mine and have had no prob with them and they have always got the job done.
brennan101194 2 years ago
I've had my Blast for going on 4 years and I love it. No, I don't carry it everyday. It's my working around the house/project tool. Used so that I don't have to run around all over the place if I just need some pliers, file, or driver. About 2 years ago I dropped in on some concrete and busted on of the locking parts. Sent it back and Leatherman fixed it within 3 weeks. Now I'm working some WD-40 into b/c it's getting a little gummed out. Love it! I'm sure it will continue working for me!
coreyt008 2 years ago
no jimping. what gives, who are you? just kidding, another great review.
DAV19800 2 years ago
did you know that the wave has a conceiled lanyard ring in the handle it has to be slid out
inuyashacoolieo 2 years ago
Right on Nutn! Great review. I absolutely love my Surge. Beast of a tool, but tons of capability. (Yes, it is on me ALL the time!) Had one prob. with the locking lever breaking off. Sent it to Leatherman and not only did I get it back in less than a week, they cleaned, oiled, AND put a new bit in the driver for me!! EXCELLENT customer support. Thanks so much for all the hard work, it's GREATLY appreciated.
jeepnicc 2 years ago 2
Since I have a bit driver and bit set for my Charge, I've thought about grinding the straight-slot driver down into an awl...
If you have a bit set and driver, then why did they put the straight -slot tool in there?
Hmmm...
DittoGlen 2 years ago
there's also the Knifeless Fuse, which is nice for people like me going to school since I can't carry a knife on campus but still want to be prepared.
BravoEchoMike 2 years ago
@ BraveEchoMike: Seriously!? You can't carry a knife on campus! Wth is that? Is that normal for colleges?
xUbastardx 2 years ago
@braveechomike seriously dude that sucks you can't carry a knife? I'd feel naked without one!
iamcondescending 2 years ago
That is so stupid that they won't let me carry my Charge TTI in high school.
roffelskates 2 years ago
3.5 inch knife on it. Many universities have a 3" limit and any public schools don't allow any blades.
Yesmaamiagree 2 years ago
Get the knifeless fuse then. No knife on it, so why wouldn't they let you carry that?
OTEP1234567891011 2 years ago
Yeah... Kinda makes me depressed though that I need to pay $40 for an inferior multi-tool because of school policy.
roffelskates 2 years ago
dont carry a multi tool in high school?
i always carry my crkt m16sfg, not a multi tool, but i use it for everything anyway.
oobligah 2 years ago
public high school, some boy scout almost got expelled for having some sort of blade in his car as part of an emergency kit
BravoEchoMike 2 years ago
im a boy scout, and i keep 2 knives in my car all the time
one fixed blade one folding.
oobligah 2 years ago
a college student got expelled a few years back for having metal butter knives in his car from where he was moving into the dorms..
antichatboot0 2 years ago