Can't imagine you'd get a lot of torque with it, but I like the concept. Having a slip on cover would mean you could just throw the bit set into any old pocket or bag without having to worry about bits slipping out. The fact it's also a driver is just kind of a bonus really. For me, the Clip N Carry + the bit set by itself could be an EDC.
Lol, what do you mean you don't think you would get a lot of torque with it? You'll get more torque out of it than you would a standard screwdriver handle.
A little off topic, but then again maybe not… your wish that the micro driver could be moved to the bit set has been granted! I bought a fantastic 3D printed micro driver holder that fits in the bit sleeve and locks into the bit holder like any other bit. Very inexpensive and picked it up from a guy named Kristen VanPatten on Etsy.
For me, I'd say I wouldn't carry it as I simply don't have a need that isn't already being answered. I do think it is interesting though. Assuming it is actually solid and won't break or fall apart easily with use, it might be an interesting option for some people to have a bunch of drivers on hand in an extremely small package that would easily fit in a pocket. I don't see any reason you couldn't use one of the bit extenders in the slot, if someone wanted to. I also am thinking that it does hold both sleeves. There are a couple moments that if you pause and/or pay close attention, that you can see both sleeves.
I carry a RAEGear quick release holster that holds two bit kits which I've connected with a MountainMan Bit Kit Connector from Etsy. Along a similar line but slimmer and more EDC friendly than this setup.
Hey there, found your channel in doing a Leatherman history lookup. I can speak on behalf of this Surge and the bits. They fit into the pouch that the one model of the Surge comes with. Not sure if it comes with all models. Just wanted to put that out there. Thanks!
I’d love to see you review that. I work in a job where I’m not allowed to carry a blade so I’m constantly looking for ways to get edc functionality without a standard multi tool. If that tool performs I’d totally buy it.
Obviously don't say if you don't want to share that private information about yourself but I'm curious what kind of job? I would guess maybe you work in a school or something?
Cool idea. Maybe more practical for a smaller tool bag for emergencies or in the car since the bit sleeves have a large variety of bits, paired with a bit extension. But for EDC I’d just keep the bit sleeves in my sheath with my Leatherman.
Love the idea but it is waaaay too bulky. The primary draw for the Leatherman bit kit is being thin and tiny. The half-width bits have substantial drawbacks with being soft and not getting full purchase on a screw head and more easily stripping screws but that's a compromise worth taking (for some tasks) because they're sooo easy to carry compared to full bits. The width of this enclosure breaks the value of that compromise. If you're going to carry that heft and bulk then just carry a small but regular screwdriver.
Agree! There are lots of other brands using standard bits packaged with a driver, sometimes even a ratchet. For example look at Silca or Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite.
Any Leatherman product that makes their Leatherman more useless will not be favored. Lol. I see many other companies offering full quarter inch bits in the same compact form w/ multiple recessed driver slots for different grips. Screwdrivers w/out slim extensions & narrow grip options are pretty limited. For ten bucks I bought a percission bit kit to complement my Leatherman driver. Two extensions, one flexible, one slim& solid, quarter inch to eighth inch converter &a few bits. Not sure how the# 2 Phillips will perform but they're super compact.
MAXLVEDC also mentioned this item yesterday on his channel, it seems somewhat functional but bulky. When you plug a bit on the magnetic slot it seems like short-reach-square-handled driver. As a carrying option it might be functional but it's a little bir on the pricy side for a, say, "bit case". (It can take two sleeves at the same time back to back oriented with a cumbersome effort BTW).
I noticed you didn't manage to show how the hell you get the 2 bit kits to fit into the bitlockr. Instead we just got a few seconds of a ridiculous ad. Everything says you "merely" unscrew the bottom part and fit them into the slots. But the slots are too small to fit both. I'll have to keep searching for answers.
Definitely a good idea, but I just carry the bits in my leatherman pouch to use with my surge for day to day use, otherwise if I need a driver for a dedicated task I just use the driver I need. The way I see it is, a multitool should be able to handle daily common tasks and help with specialized jobs, but shouldn’t be a replacement for tools specifically made for that job.
Needs to be long and slender like a screw driver or have an extension that does so. I have an extension already, but I didn’t see any way to store it. That base is too wide for most applications.
Totally ill idea. Most of screws would be out of reach because of its wideness and I can’t see room for extender. And how carry it? It is beefier than LM Surge alone.
Interesting, but I’m going to pass on this one. Doesn’t even have a clip to carry it. RAE Gear makes a holder that clips to your belt and also holds the ratcheting bit driver for about the same price - plus the RAE is Made in 🇺🇸.
Looks cool, but don’t see the point. No belt clip for one. Also the bit holder looks plastic, so no torquing with that sucker. Also, did you say $170 for the Surge now?! I think I paid somewhere between $110-$120 for mine. That’s crazy.
10 years ago, the Surge was $80, Wave was $70, Charge AL/ALX was $100, and Charge TTi was $120. Craziness 😆 Just higher prices and lower quality in 2023
Don’t think so. The bits are already in my nylon sheath with my MT. I see no advantage to having 2 things to carry instead. Having a driver bit connected to a box like this will also severely limit where you can use this. Pass.
This is not made by Leatherman - it's made by a company called "Clip & Carry." Current list price on the Amazon link is $34.99 US. Can you provide a link to the Wiha tool you mention, please?
Always appreciate when you bring this stuff to our attention but for this particular item.....nope, no interest. Better alternatives exist for my needs and I have them.
This thing again. Saw this on a short the other day, looks absolutely awfull. Heard it creaking allready... The shape looks like it was designed to be as unpleasant as possible to use whilst still technically usable. The material looks like it is designed to hold a shape in the box, but not outside of it. Construction seems to follow that principle. The bits it uses are the first argument I give against buying a leatherman. The cartridges barely fit in the holder. There's no reason to prefer this over just a regular screwdriver, (holy hell, especially bot now you told me the price), or one with a bit exchanger and spare bits in the handle. Hell, you can still use leatherman bits if you are that gung ho for a brand that is mostly surviving on brand recognition and upselling cheap accessories. Only downside then is you aren't advertising their brand
Clip & Carry BitLockr - amzn.to/3YSdhNX
Can't imagine you'd get a lot of torque with it, but I like the concept. Having a slip on cover would mean you could just throw the bit set into any old pocket or bag without having to worry about bits slipping out. The fact it's also a driver is just kind of a bonus really.
For me, the Clip N Carry + the bit set by itself could be an EDC.
Lol, what do you mean you don't think you would get a lot of torque with it? You'll get more torque out of it than you would a standard screwdriver handle.
looks pretty heavy, and no less unwieldy of a handle for the bits.
Would love to see a 2023 edc
Neat concept! It's like a much cheaper version of a Big Idea Design screwdriver!
I like the design, nice engineering
I have to get one of those thank you for sharing
A little off topic, but then again maybe not… your wish that the micro driver could be moved to the bit set has been granted! I bought a fantastic 3D printed micro driver holder that fits in the bit sleeve and locks into the bit holder like any other bit. Very inexpensive and picked it up from a guy named Kristen VanPatten on Etsy.
For me, I'd say I wouldn't carry it as I simply don't have a need that isn't already being answered. I do think it is interesting though. Assuming it is actually solid and won't break or fall apart easily with use, it might be an interesting option for some people to have a bunch of drivers on hand in an extremely small package that would easily fit in a pocket. I don't see any reason you couldn't use one of the bit extenders in the slot, if someone wanted to. I also am thinking that it does hold both sleeves. There are a couple moments that if you pause and/or pay close attention, that you can see both sleeves.
Interesting. Look forward to a possible future review here Ben.
I carry a RAEGear quick release holster that holds two bit kits which I've connected with a MountainMan Bit Kit Connector from Etsy. Along a similar line but slimmer and more EDC friendly than this setup.
Hey there, found your channel in doing a Leatherman history lookup. I can speak on behalf of this Surge and the bits. They fit into the pouch that the one model of the Surge comes with. Not sure if it comes with all models. Just wanted to put that out there. Thanks!
I’d love to see you review that. I work in a job where I’m not allowed to carry a blade so I’m constantly looking for ways to get edc functionality without a standard multi tool. If that tool performs I’d totally buy it.
Obviously don't say if you don't want to share that private information about yourself but I'm curious what kind of job? I would guess maybe you work in a school or something?
Cool idea. Maybe more practical for a smaller tool bag for emergencies or in the car since the bit sleeves have a large variety of bits, paired with a bit extension. But for EDC I’d just keep the bit sleeves in my sheath with my Leatherman.
Love the idea but it is waaaay too bulky. The primary draw for the Leatherman bit kit is being thin and tiny. The half-width bits have substantial drawbacks with being soft and not getting full purchase on a screw head and more easily stripping screws but that's a compromise worth taking (for some tasks) because they're sooo easy to carry compared to full bits. The width of this enclosure breaks the value of that compromise. If you're going to carry that heft and bulk then just carry a small but regular screwdriver.
Wonderfully articulated. Your thoughts mirror my own.
Agree! There are lots of other brands using standard bits packaged with a driver, sometimes even a ratchet. For example look at Silca or Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite.
At this point, I'll just carry a normal bit driver that takes full sized bits.
Any Leatherman product that makes their Leatherman more useless will not be favored. Lol. I see many other companies offering full quarter inch bits in the same compact form w/ multiple recessed driver slots for different grips. Screwdrivers w/out slim extensions & narrow grip options are pretty limited.
For ten bucks I bought a percission bit kit to complement my Leatherman driver. Two extensions, one flexible, one slim& solid, quarter inch to eighth inch converter &a few bits. Not sure how the# 2 Phillips will perform but they're super compact.
Nice for bit carrying, use with a socket screwdriver, that's it.
At that point I would just carry a Klein or similar stubby screwdriver that houses 0.25 inch replaceable bits.
This would pair well with the free series
MAXLVEDC also mentioned this item yesterday on his channel, it seems somewhat functional but bulky. When you plug a bit on the magnetic slot it seems like short-reach-square-handled driver. As a carrying option it might be functional but it's a little bir on the pricy side for a, say, "bit case". (It can take two sleeves at the same time back to back oriented with a cumbersome effort BTW).
Pretty sure these are paid promotions.
I noticed you didn't manage to show how the hell you get the 2 bit kits to fit into the bitlockr. Instead we just got a few seconds of a ridiculous ad. Everything says you "merely" unscrew the bottom part and fit them into the slots. But the slots are too small to fit both. I'll have to keep searching for answers.
Definitely a good idea, but I just carry the bits in my leatherman pouch to use with my surge for day to day use, otherwise if I need a driver for a dedicated task I just use the driver I need. The way I see it is, a multitool should be able to handle daily common tasks and help with specialized jobs, but shouldn’t be a replacement for tools specifically made for that job.
Couldn't of said it better myself
Interesting
Needs to be long and slender like a screw driver or have an extension that does so. I have an extension already, but I didn’t see any way to store it. That base is too wide for most applications.
Hi there!
Do you have a review on Goat Tools?
Not yet.
Socket made of aluminum doesn’t sound like a good idea to me
Totally ill idea. Most of screws would be out of reach because of its wideness and I can’t see room for extender. And how carry it? It is beefier than LM Surge alone.
This one is not for me, but I appreciate you bringing it to my attention. I'm trying to move away from Leatherman's proprietary bits altogether.
The included 1/4 inch adapter bit and a standard 1/4 extender could work for that I guess.
Interesting, but I’m going to pass on this one. Doesn’t even have a clip to carry it. RAE Gear makes a holder that clips to your belt and also holds the ratcheting bit driver for about the same price - plus the RAE is Made in 🇺🇸.
TAKE MY MONEY
Ummmm I totally fail to see the point of making the bit holder really bulky and square. It looks horrible to use.
Looks cool, but don’t see the point. No belt clip for one. Also the bit holder looks plastic, so no torquing with that sucker.
Also, did you say $170 for the Surge now?! I think I paid somewhere between $110-$120 for mine. That’s crazy.
Well, it looks interesting, at least. 🤔
Hey you on twitter by any chance.
10 years ago, the Surge was $80, Wave was $70, Charge AL/ALX was $100, and Charge TTi was $120. Craziness 😆
Just higher prices and lower quality in 2023
“Negative on the approach, Ghostrider.”
Sorry, this one doesn’t work for me.
Thanks for the vid, tho!
Don’t think so. The bits are already in my nylon sheath with my MT. I see no advantage to having 2 things to carry instead. Having a driver bit connected to a box like this will also severely limit where you can use this. Pass.
I have one from Wiha that was $20. good luck to leatherman as I’m sure this clip and carry will be $100 😂
This is not made by Leatherman - it's made by a company called "Clip & Carry." Current list price on the Amazon link is $34.99 US. Can you provide a link to the Wiha tool you mention, please?
Now it's much more convenient just to carry ratchet screwdriver with set of bits ob handle instead of this particular monstrosity
Always appreciate when you bring this stuff to our attention but for this particular item.....nope, no interest. Better alternatives exist for my needs and I have them.
Nope, not for me.
It’s called clip and carry and it doesn’t even have a pocket clips. Definitely a fail
Why do companies always feel the need to add some goofy ass music
This thing again.
Saw this on a short the other day, looks absolutely awfull. Heard it creaking allready...
The shape looks like it was designed to be as unpleasant as possible to use whilst still technically usable.
The material looks like it is designed to hold a shape in the box, but not outside of it.
Construction seems to follow that principle.
The bits it uses are the first argument I give against buying a leatherman.
The cartridges barely fit in the holder.
There's no reason to prefer this over just a regular screwdriver, (holy hell, especially bot now you told me the price), or one with a bit exchanger and spare bits in the handle. Hell, you can still use leatherman bits if you are that gung ho for a brand that is mostly surviving on brand recognition and upselling cheap accessories. Only downside then is you aren't advertising their brand
Very pointless IMO not even EDC-friendly...