While the description says "tool only" it does come with one each of a bi-metal ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0vyBwjtx9GGOuiqUVT2sRoYqmDoNT_RI and HCS blade plus an adaptor plate for non-DeWalt blades. Wish I had known that before I bought the blade kit, but oh well. Since I already have a DeWalt drill, charger and batteries there was no need to buy more of those so this was a great deal.There is one other consideration. DeWalt does't sell the depth guide separately so you need to buy the three parts which make it up -- the N275350 block assy, the N275341 metal rod and the N278801 knob. Amazon does sell all three.
I bought one as a Leatherman Signal type tool. I wanted something as an emergency tool that didn't cost as much as a Signal but was still reasonable quality. It's obviously not as good as my Leatherman but for the price it seems to be great value. It's sturdy, the tools seems solid and it's something I can stick in my emergency bag that should work when I need it. For the price of a Signal I could buy almost 5 of these Bibury tools where I live. The Leatherman is smoother, nicer construction, has a long warranty and all parts can be replaced. The Bibury on the other hand doesn't have this but is fairly inexpensive and I won't be heartbroken if it gets lost and I won't think I wasted my money if it just sits in a bag in case I need it. One thing that I noticed is that while there's a ferro rod and replaceable wire cutters I can't find them available for sale separately. Perhaps they will become available in the future. The hex bit slot, as you mentioned, has no retention of any kind which is annoying. The Signal hack of putting a bit of thin thread in the hole should fix that issue; or perhaps a bit of blue tack. Oh and the whistle is pathetic, I'll pack a proper emergency whistle.
I like Bibury and really like the prior version of this tool. but they really threw the baby out with the bathwater here... the nicest thing about this previous version was the bit driver. Even the Gerber drivers, which rock, could not lock into two distinct leverage points (positions)... Bibury has to take the plunge and believe in themselves enough to start seeing the success of their own developments. With that bit driver you had reach and a tool you could use as a full service Multi... I don't even mind the price point but they need to recognize their strengths and not just put more stuff on the biggest tool they offer... the diamond file is a nice touch.
I think we will see some growing pains as some of these good selling platforms are modded. A lot of these overseas companies seem to be fearless in offering new products and watching them succeed or fail.
What I like is Surge implements and Signal capabilities in a Wave package. The bit driver isn't there yet like you said. Does Bibury specific the steel used to manufacture this multitool. I really like the 420HC in a multitool. Also, the curiosity killed the cat, I just purchased a used Leatherman OHT. I'm not a fan of sliding pliers but this tool has me wondering... Any thoughts, advice or input you have about the OHT good and bad?
The steel on this is I think 7crv for the blade and 3crv for the frame. The OHT is a great tool it's just heavy and it seems to have a smaller toolset than other tools like your 300 super tool. Outside opening tools are cool but it seems like it needed a blade exchanger a bit exchanger something to make it stand out more. I think the positive is it seems to have the toughest frame of any Leatherman out there. It looks like a tank could run over it!
@@hvacbudget8600 What deceives me about the tool, I just happen to get black, I like the tan too. It looks like a rubber handled grip, that would be nice for comfort, I know it would probably weather and dry rot within a couple years and people would send them back to Leatherman and the warranty would be disputed. I'd be interested if it had a rubber grip and wouldn't try and return it. I didn't know until recently its treated metal.
@@richardsullivan1776 It is metal. It's not a bad tool. It's neat that it has a cleaning rod attachment and an oxygen wrench. I think it's a great outside tool for pouch carry. Each tool is outside opening and even the handles picture what tools are inside. Pretty good atv tool. Maybe excellent for heavy equipment operators etc. It definitely looks built for harsh environments.
i i also had the L oht. i dreamed about L signal but when i saw this bibury. i love it! granted im just a regular office guy weekend warrior whose multitools don't get really any action in years. so this bibury is perect already for me! i do notice its sorely lacking to hold bits in a vertical way. ( not impresed with the horizontal) did some experiments though, hopefully, in the future they will offer an adapter to one of the inside tools so that it can hold a .25 in bit.
It would have been smarter for them to keep the bit driver as it was and have a 1/4" hammer bit.. or make a way for the driver to lock at 90 degrees, be pinched by the two handles for extra stability, and design the side flat and hammer like. Honestly, with a Philips bit in, I can lock it at 90 using the groves in the base of the tools, so if the side of the driver was bigger and flat.. hammer.. Or even make the bottom of the pliers the hammer surface like the GOAT tool.. because let's be real.. you aren't framing a house with this.. hang a picture, this that.. it's designed for light work.. does give me a mod idea for my Multiforce though.
The big problem with this kind of copying of Leatherman models (Wave+, Surge) is the fact that it is impossible to find replacement wire cutters; stupid. Among all the Chinese manufacturers, the only ones to offer it for their models are Roxon and Ganzo. Regarding this Bibury, it is of little interest, I pass my turn.
@@hvacbudget8600 I have a Bibury model that weighs more than the Surge! But not only that, it lacks a bit driver, at least a Phillips screwdriver. This model that you present is devoid of interest, a pitiful copy of Leatherman's ideas.
My only question is worth the money? What is their warranty? I do have a couple of Bibary but can’t remember what there warranty is. I kinda like it and want one the bit holder is a easy fix a thin string looped in the hole and tied off will keep the bits in.
given serious Leatherman Surge/Signal combo child feels from this. Is it bad? I don't know for sure but I think it might become a folly if they aren't careful
@@hvacbudget8600 little shocked they didn't run the hole in the bottom of the hammer, a 90 degree bit driver is a bit niche and idk if id say its the best idea
@@biosaber585 I agree. I'm not a fan of the side angle. A lot of these overseas companies have a pretty fast turnaround in production if they receive negative feedback so in a couple months we very well might see a new version where that is changed.
Hey guys I'm looking for a small multitool with a good bit driver, pliers, knife and scissors. Think Gerber armbar drive but with pliers or if the sog powerpint had an extending bit driver. Any recommendations? Thanks guys‼️
The smallest plier multi tool that I can think of right now, with a bit driver included would be the Gerber balance now discontinued. You can find some foreign copies of it on Ali express. It's still more like the NXT suspension size. I can't think of any true mini tools with bit drivers included at the moment.
@@J.R.ORTIIZ Thank you! Some lighter multi tools with bit drivers you might look into are True utility titanium multi tool. I don't have it so not sure about it. Leatherman Crunch, very light and has a 1/4 bit driver in one of the plier handle end. The CRKT guppie and the CRKT Jr zillatool. Or even the CRKT Septimo. You can mod (essentially buy a plastic printed piece off eBay and snap it into the bottom of) the Leatherman Style PS to have a bit driver in the end. Again it's becoming like a SOG PowerPint though.
@@hvacbudget8600 After looking at everything there's no one tool that will fit my needs so i think i will be going with a Gerber armbar drive and getting a secondary small tool with pliers
This is Annoying in the U.K. We don’t have as big of a selection as you guys. What do you think is the best cheap multitool with one handed opening features? And a deep carry clip like leatherman, or do you think you could get replaced clips? I’m sure I’ve seen some that even come with bit drivers all for 30-40 so fairly cheap and some were copies of the Wave. With Pouches. But they aren’t for sale any more! So trying to do more research into the subject again.
So in the US: the Ozark trail Multi force sold at Walmart for $40. The Flissa multi tool sold on Amazon for $29 These Bibury tools sold for $35 to $45 on Amazon. Aliexpress sells several versions of these tools that look pretty close. Diacamping/Swiss Tech has a version. Mossy Oak/ Bibury even Xiaomi may have a clone copy of the Wave on Aliexpress. That probably might be the best place to get one overseas. Now these are locking blades so obvious the stricter knife laws over there may cause some issues. Swapping out a bit driver for the Phillips on the non locking Leatherman Bond might be a legal carry option.
@@hvacbudget8600 Tjanks for the detailed response! On the locking part a lot of people over here use washers on the blade pivot screw to hold the lock bar in the unlocked position, so it becomes an slip joint. (I have no idea what size of washer to buy for that though lol.) Found some of the Bibury, Black fox, nex tool and Roxon. But as you said they all seem to be rebranded stuff, I would like a deep carry option and maybe even one that’s black. But for the price of some of them I can’t complain! The Bibury ones I found there is one on Amazon U.K. like your’s in the video, but that is £45. And one without the fire steel and glass breaker is only £20. But just noticed the wire cutters aren’t replaceable, can you buy replacement ones for the Bibury brand? And have all your cheap MT held up to a lot of usage? I feel if I’m going to spend £45 on one I be as well spending £60-80 and getting a Leatherman, like the Bond, Curl, Wingman and side kick. I don’t think they have the replaceable wire cutters though.
@@kylethedalek The best option for what you seem to want is the "Diacamping DL1 extra cutter multifunctional edc". This has the pocket clip, bit driver, and replaceable cutters. $36 US on Aliexpress. As far as replaceable cutters in the US Amazon has the Maerd P6 P11 accessories set for about $16 which comes with extra cutters that might fit. I haven't tried Leatherman cutters but they might fit as well. As far as durability I personally haven't had any major issues. Even Leathermans break so I'm sure these do as well. These clones seem pretty close in build quality and robustness but I've never specifically carried the Diacamping brand but I would imagine it could be made at the same factory the rest of these are made at.
It's available on Amazon UK. There's £10 off voucher available at the time of posting this comment. It's not as nice as a Leatherman but it's surprisingly good and the price is way less.
In my experience Bibury has great designs, Leatherman could take some lessons actually...but their quality control looks made by monkeys: the main blades don't lock very well, dancing when you're using it, opening when you're not; the file quality is under other chinese brands like swiss+tech etc.
Bottom line up front: This is a very poorly designed multi-tool with design flaws that limit the effectiveness of some of the main tools (pliers and screwdriver bits) with poor quality control and this multi-tool is very sub-par compared to earlier Bibury multi-tools. I will not use this in the customer survival kits I build and sell due to the deficiencies noted below. Don't get me wrong, I like Bibury and have all their other multi-tools (since I sell custom custom survival kits online, so I buy lots of survival tools to evaluate them.), but this one is not up to the quality of their previous tools. It may just be the one I received, but even if mine is an aberration, then it means their QC has gone down hill and the design is poor at best.. The good: the tool feels heavy and well built, it's nice to have a striker rod built in, the replaceable wire cutters are a big plus (no additional blades are included though), the pliers seem great and the main tools (knife, saw, file, scissors) are on the outside and accessible without having to open the tool. The bad: the design is poor in several ways (the bit holder only allows for use where there is room enough to get the entire tool in and move it around, there are no Philips tipped screwdrivers (or 1/4" bits of any sort included), the bit holder/glass beaker head and hammer seems to be made of hard plastic, so the hammer is of very limited use, when using the pliers the glass breaker stick into the fleshy part of my hand and so I cannot get a really firm grip on the plier handles which makes using the pliers much more difficult and painful, and limits the usefulness and effectiveness of the pliers. When unfolding the plier arms/ handles for use, the right handle (with the front of the tool facing you) is very difficult to unfold and it appears to have been tightened too much at the factory. The other handle/arm works fine. This indicates poor quality control and poor quality control checking by Bibury. This tool just has too many negatives plus it is a lot more expensive that other Bibury multi-tools that are much more effective tools.
I'll have to recheck if that hammer is plastic on mine. I thought for sure it was metal but if it's not good catch! I agree the bit driver is not easy to use. Hopefully the design will be tweaked soon.
@@hvacbudget8600 I might be wrong about the hammer being plastic, I did not scratch it to see if there was metal underneath the coating. I also forgot to mention one thing that is another negative for me - this is not spring loaded. I much prefer a spring loaded multi-tool. I really see this tool as a big step down from the Bibury BI-MT-006. That is one of my top 3 favorite multi-tools.
agree with your negative comments. On top of that, the cut outs on the handle added extra sharp edges on the handle which make it uncomfortable to hold. I was able to loosen the screws on the tools to ease release. add a drop of hot glue on the glass breaker to cover it helps. Missing a Phillip head is really a big deal tho. Hammer is attracted to a magnet so it's metal.
While the description says "tool only" it does come with one each of a bi-metal ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0vyBwjtx9GGOuiqUVT2sRoYqmDoNT_RI and HCS blade plus an adaptor plate for non-DeWalt blades. Wish I had known that before I bought the blade kit, but oh well. Since I already have a DeWalt drill, charger and batteries there was no need to buy more of those so this was a great deal.There is one other consideration. DeWalt does't sell the depth guide separately so you need to buy the three parts which make it up -- the N275350 block assy, the N275341 metal rod and the N278801 knob. Amazon does sell all three.
I bought one as a Leatherman Signal type tool. I wanted something as an emergency tool that didn't cost as much as a Signal but was still reasonable quality. It's obviously not as good as my Leatherman but for the price it seems to be great value. It's sturdy, the tools seems solid and it's something I can stick in my emergency bag that should work when I need it. For the price of a Signal I could buy almost 5 of these Bibury tools where I live.
The Leatherman is smoother, nicer construction, has a long warranty and all parts can be replaced. The Bibury on the other hand doesn't have this but is fairly inexpensive and I won't be heartbroken if it gets lost and I won't think I wasted my money if it just sits in a bag in case I need it.
One thing that I noticed is that while there's a ferro rod and replaceable wire cutters I can't find them available for sale separately. Perhaps they will become available in the future. The hex bit slot, as you mentioned, has no retention of any kind which is annoying. The Signal hack of putting a bit of thin thread in the hole should fix that issue; or perhaps a bit of blue tack. Oh and the whistle is pathetic, I'll pack a proper emergency whistle.
Thanks for sharing this great info!
I like Bibury and really like the prior version of this tool. but they really threw the baby out with the bathwater here... the nicest thing about this previous version was the bit driver. Even the Gerber drivers, which rock, could not lock into two distinct leverage points (positions)... Bibury has to take the plunge and believe in themselves enough to start seeing the success of their own developments. With that bit driver you had reach and a tool you could use as a full service Multi...
I don't even mind the price point but they need to recognize their strengths and not just put more stuff on the biggest tool they offer... the diamond file is a nice touch.
I think we will see some growing pains as some of these good selling platforms are modded. A lot of these overseas companies seem to be fearless in offering new products and watching them succeed or fail.
Just got the hx outdoors one of these in black awesome tool for 33 quid
Very nice!!
It looks like they took bits from 3 or 4 Leatherman models to come up with it. Not that it’s bad thing. Looks like a really decent budget tool.
That's a good way to look at it and probably is closer to the truth than one might think, lol!
Personally not what I look for but bibury seems decent probably a pretty good multitool
This tool looks awesome I could use the hammer on this tool for cracking open walnuts and pecans
Sounds good.
What I like is Surge implements and Signal capabilities in a Wave package. The bit driver isn't there yet like you said. Does Bibury specific the steel used to manufacture this multitool. I really like the 420HC in a multitool. Also, the curiosity killed the cat, I just purchased a used Leatherman OHT. I'm not a fan of sliding pliers but this tool has me wondering... Any thoughts, advice or input you have about the OHT good and bad?
The steel on this is I think 7crv for the blade and 3crv for the frame.
The OHT is a great tool it's just heavy and it seems to have a smaller toolset than other tools like your 300 super tool. Outside opening tools are cool but it seems like it needed a blade exchanger a bit exchanger something to make it stand out more. I think the positive is it seems to have the toughest frame of any Leatherman out there. It looks like a tank could run over it!
@@hvacbudget8600 What deceives me about the tool, I just happen to get black, I like the tan too. It looks like a rubber handled grip, that would be nice for comfort, I know it would probably weather and dry rot within a couple years and people would send them back to Leatherman and the warranty would be disputed. I'd be interested if it had a rubber grip and wouldn't try and return it. I didn't know until recently its treated metal.
@@richardsullivan1776 It is metal. It's not a bad tool. It's neat that it has a cleaning rod attachment and an oxygen wrench. I think it's a great outside tool for pouch carry. Each tool is outside opening and even the handles picture what tools are inside. Pretty good atv tool. Maybe excellent for heavy equipment operators etc. It definitely looks built for harsh environments.
i i also had the L oht. i dreamed about L signal but when i saw this bibury. i love it! granted im just a regular office guy weekend warrior whose multitools don't get really any action in years. so this bibury is perect already for me!
i do notice its sorely lacking to hold bits in a vertical way. ( not impresed with the horizontal)
did some experiments though, hopefully, in the future they will offer an adapter to one of the inside tools so that it can hold a .25 in bit.
Glad it works well for you at a much more budget cost!
Somebody please make that fero rod slot into a bit holder and this might be a near perfect multitool.
The 19 in 1 version has the full 1/4 bit driver. It is a great tool.
Good idea and very nice outdoor multi tool.
It's neat to see new budget options available!
Some news about ferro rod replacements?
Unfortunately no.
Got one from Amazon, i had the same file rubbing against the body of the tool on the diamond side
Damn... this would have been better for my kids than biburys wave clone. Oh well. Maybe they will get both for Christmas.
I'm sure they won't complain getting both, LoL!
When will you upload your next video? I'm waiting haha
Just did.
I thought the bit holder was a lanyard hole 😅😅😅😅😮😊
bought Meow!
This was a surprise for me. Different twist on what must be a pretty good selling platform.
Us multitool lovers get kid crazy over new tools, lol!
The hammer is cool feature if they could made it rotate and the bit driver be on the 3nd that rotated out it'd make think bout trying it
It would have been smarter for them to keep the bit driver as it was and have a 1/4" hammer bit.. or make a way for the driver to lock at 90 degrees, be pinched by the two handles for extra stability, and design the side flat and hammer like. Honestly, with a Philips bit in, I can lock it at 90 using the groves in the base of the tools, so if the side of the driver was bigger and flat.. hammer.. Or even make the bottom of the pliers the hammer surface like the GOAT tool.. because let's be real.. you aren't framing a house with this.. hang a picture, this that.. it's designed for light work.. does give me a mod idea for my Multiforce though.
That mod idea sounds interesting!
This looks pretty cool
It's neat!
Great price point. I'd like to see how it holds up.
It looks like Leatherman signal but it's nice
It's a pretty good tool!
Is the "hammer" metal?
Yes.
The big problem with this kind of copying of Leatherman models (Wave+, Surge) is the fact that it is impossible to find replacement wire cutters; stupid. Among all the Chinese manufacturers, the only ones to offer it for their models are Roxon and Ganzo. Regarding this Bibury, it is of little interest, I pass my turn.
This model is a bit heavy.
@@hvacbudget8600 I have a Bibury model that weighs more than the Surge! But not only that, it lacks a bit driver, at least a Phillips screwdriver. This model that you present is devoid of interest, a pitiful copy of Leatherman's ideas.
Damn bro, all is good but combo blade is such a let down for me.
Got mine and returned it the same day. File rubs too much against the liner and scissors don't work at all (spring doesn't stay in place).
That's to bad. Sounds like quality control was lacking.
My only question is worth the money? What is their warranty? I do have a couple of Bibary but can’t remember what there warranty is. I kinda like it and want one the bit holder is a easy fix a thin string looped in the hole and tied off will keep the bits in.
This model is a bit heavy. I think they have only a limited warranty but I'm not sure.
Look nice 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
I like the price but these none leatherman tools need to figure out a way to get a better plier detentions. they get bend over too easily.
given serious Leatherman Surge/Signal combo child feels from this. Is it bad? I don't know for sure but I think it might become a folly if they aren't careful
It is a heavy tool. I think everything works pretty good except not a fan of the bit driver in the handle where it's at.
@@hvacbudget8600 little shocked they didn't run the hole in the bottom of the hammer, a 90 degree bit driver is a bit niche and idk if id say its the best idea
@@biosaber585 I agree. I'm not a fan of the side angle. A lot of these overseas companies have a pretty fast turnaround in production if they receive negative feedback so in a couple months we very well might see a new version where that is changed.
Is that the budget brand from leatherman? looks very like made by leatherman 🤔 or is it a cheap China clone?
It is a China clone.
I find that the glass breaker really creates a hotspot. Im thinking of removing it. What do u think ??
You probably could. I could definitely see it becoming an issue for some.
Can someone give it as a present😄😋😋 really want one
Hey guys I'm looking for a small multitool with a good bit driver, pliers, knife and scissors. Think Gerber armbar drive but with pliers or if the sog powerpint had an extending bit driver. Any recommendations? Thanks guys‼️
The smallest plier multi tool that I can think of right now, with a bit driver included would be the Gerber balance now discontinued. You can find some foreign copies of it on Ali express. It's still more like the NXT suspension size. I can't think of any true mini tools with bit drivers included at the moment.
@@hvacbudget8600 thanks for the reply! Subbing 💪
@@J.R.ORTIIZ Thank you! Some lighter multi tools with bit drivers you might look into are
True utility titanium multi tool. I don't have it so not sure about it.
Leatherman Crunch, very light and has a 1/4 bit driver in one of the plier handle end.
The CRKT guppie and the CRKT Jr zillatool. Or even the CRKT Septimo.
You can mod (essentially buy a plastic printed piece off eBay and snap it into the bottom of) the Leatherman Style PS to have a bit driver in the end. Again it's becoming like a SOG PowerPint though.
@@hvacbudget8600 After looking at everything there's no one tool that will fit my needs so i think i will be going with a Gerber armbar drive and getting a secondary small tool with pliers
@@J.R.ORTIIZ Sounds good! Have you thought about the Gerber Armbar drive slim? But then it would be missing a couple tools as well.
This is Annoying in the U.K.
We don’t have as big of a selection as you guys.
What do you think is the best cheap multitool with one handed opening features?
And a deep carry clip like leatherman, or do you think you could get replaced clips?
I’m sure I’ve seen some that even come with bit drivers all for 30-40 so fairly cheap and some were copies of the Wave.
With Pouches.
But they aren’t for sale any more!
So trying to do more research into the subject again.
So in the US:
the Ozark trail Multi force sold at Walmart for $40.
The Flissa multi tool sold on Amazon for $29
These Bibury tools sold for $35 to $45 on Amazon.
Aliexpress sells several versions of these tools that look pretty close.
Diacamping/Swiss Tech has a version. Mossy Oak/ Bibury even Xiaomi may have a clone copy of the Wave on Aliexpress. That probably might be the best place to get one overseas. Now these are locking blades so obvious the stricter knife laws over there may cause some issues. Swapping out a bit driver for the Phillips on the non locking Leatherman Bond might be a legal carry option.
@@hvacbudget8600 Tjanks for the detailed response!
On the locking part a lot of people over here use washers on the blade pivot screw to hold the lock bar in the unlocked position, so it becomes an slip joint.
(I have no idea what size of washer to buy for that though lol.)
Found some of the Bibury, Black fox, nex tool and Roxon.
But as you said they all seem to be rebranded stuff, I would like a deep carry option and maybe even one that’s black.
But for the price of some of them I can’t complain!
The Bibury ones I found there is one on Amazon U.K. like your’s in the video, but that is £45.
And one without the fire steel and glass breaker is only £20.
But just noticed the wire cutters aren’t replaceable, can you buy replacement ones for the Bibury brand?
And have all your cheap MT held up to a lot of usage?
I feel if I’m going to spend £45 on one I be as well spending £60-80 and getting a Leatherman, like the Bond, Curl, Wingman and side kick.
I don’t think they have the replaceable wire cutters though.
@@kylethedalek The best option for what you seem to want is the "Diacamping DL1 extra cutter multifunctional edc". This has the pocket clip, bit driver, and replaceable cutters. $36 US on Aliexpress.
As far as replaceable cutters in the US Amazon has the Maerd P6 P11 accessories set for about $16 which comes with extra cutters that might fit. I haven't tried Leatherman cutters but they might fit as well.
As far as durability I personally haven't had any major issues. Even Leathermans break so I'm sure these do as well. These clones seem pretty close in build quality and robustness but I've never specifically carried the Diacamping brand but I would imagine it could be made at the same factory the rest of these are made at.
It's available on Amazon UK. There's £10 off voucher available at the time of posting this comment. It's not as nice as a Leatherman but it's surprisingly good and the price is way less.
Deal breaker, no phillips screw driver.
If only it had a non serrated knife
Don't like the bit driver.
In my experience Bibury has great designs, Leatherman could take some lessons actually...but their quality control looks made by monkeys: the main blades don't lock very well, dancing when you're using it, opening when you're not; the file quality is under other chinese brands like swiss+tech etc.
Bottom line up front: This is a very poorly designed multi-tool with design flaws that limit the effectiveness of some of the main tools (pliers and screwdriver bits) with poor quality control and this multi-tool is very sub-par compared to earlier Bibury multi-tools. I will not use this in the customer survival kits I build and sell due to the deficiencies noted below. Don't get me wrong, I like Bibury and have all their other multi-tools (since I sell custom custom survival kits online, so I buy lots of survival tools to evaluate them.), but this one is not up to the quality of their previous tools. It may just be the one I received, but even if mine is an aberration, then it means their QC has gone down hill and the design is poor at best.. The good: the tool feels heavy and well built, it's nice to have a striker rod built in, the replaceable wire cutters are a big plus (no additional blades are included though), the pliers seem great and the main tools (knife, saw, file, scissors) are on the outside and accessible without having to open the tool. The bad: the design is poor in several ways (the bit holder only allows for use where there is room enough to get the entire tool in and move it around, there are no Philips tipped screwdrivers (or 1/4" bits of any sort included), the bit holder/glass beaker head and hammer seems to be made of hard plastic, so the hammer is of very limited use, when using the pliers the glass breaker stick into the fleshy part of my hand and so I cannot get a really firm grip on the plier handles which makes using the pliers much more difficult and painful, and limits the usefulness and effectiveness of the pliers. When unfolding the plier arms/ handles for use, the right handle (with the front of the tool facing you) is very difficult to unfold and it appears to have been tightened too much at the factory. The other handle/arm works fine. This indicates poor quality control and poor quality control checking by Bibury. This tool just has too many negatives plus it is a lot more expensive that other Bibury multi-tools that are much more effective tools.
I'll have to recheck if that hammer is plastic on mine. I thought for sure it was metal but if it's not good catch! I agree the bit driver is not easy to use. Hopefully the design will be tweaked soon.
@@hvacbudget8600 I might be wrong about the hammer being plastic, I did not scratch it to see if there was metal underneath the coating. I also forgot to mention one thing that is another negative for me - this is not spring loaded. I much prefer a spring loaded multi-tool. I really see this tool as a big step down from the Bibury BI-MT-006. That is one of my top 3 favorite multi-tools.
agree with your negative comments. On top of that, the cut outs on the handle added extra sharp edges on the handle which make it uncomfortable to hold. I was able to loosen the screws on the tools to ease release. add a drop of hot glue on the glass breaker to cover it helps. Missing a Phillip head is really a big deal tho. Hammer is attracted to a magnet so it's metal.
@@KennyClimmil Great job adjusting the tool and fixing the sharp edge! That should help make it more user friendly!
@@hvacbudget8600 I just bought one of these as it was on special offer and I thought it would be fun to check one out. The hammer is definitely metal.
Never trust these cheap knock-offs, they use soft metals and you could easily get injured..
It’s actually pretty awesome I love mine
No they don't. You get 90 percent the tool for 100 dollars less. Perhaps Leatherman shouldn't have jacked up their prices so much.
Use a fix blade to cut hard things.
When will you upload your next video? I'm waiting haha