Leatherman Bit Kit
by Leatherman
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Leatherman Bit Kit
Customer Review: Great Value Added Product
Summary: 5 Stars
Add my kudos to the chorus of capital reviews. The bit set truly expands the utility of the Leatherman and I am very satisfied with it's performance in the field. So far, under some rough usage, I have not broken a bit yet, nor lost a bit yet thanks to the nicely designed carriers.
It's not really a complaint, but I have had to fabricate my own "hard" carrying case for my bit carriers (made from a polycarbonate toothbrush case) because I didn't want to carry a separate sheath just for bits, the bits tended to snag in my pocket alone, and a smooth hard case (about the size of a pack of gum) is much more convenient to carry and deploy.
Also, I have a "wishlist" for further bits or tools that could snap right into the bit socket that would be handy and make it an even better survival/utility/professional tool. The Leatherman would not necessarily close with this fantasy "bit" in place, but it would certainly increase the utility of the Leatherman.
-a cylindrical ratchet adaptor device for the screwdrivers
-a handcuff key
-a small rectangular mirror with a magnetic base
-a small field lens (magnifier)
-small LED light, replaceable cheaply (that can be deployed concurrently with the screwdriver on the other "handle" of the Leatherman).
-a marlin spike for tough knots, perhaps lexan, that doubles as a non-conductive probe
-a pair of tweezers, like the Sliver Gripper that Norman Schwarzkopf endorses (you may laugh, but I actually use the tweezers on my SwissChamp quite a bit and I always wished my Leatherman had some).
Also, I always wished that the International Morse Code was engraved/cast/embossed on one of the titanium scales of the Leatherman.
Customer Review: An excellent accessory
Summary: 5 Stars
This kit is an excellent accessory for a number of Leatherman tools. The one and only downside is that the kit is somewhat pricey. You are paying for the form and convenience of Leatherman's "new" bit design. That design is very compact and much more usable than the previous bits, which required a bulky adapter for most tools.
I bought the kit for use with the new Skeletool, which has two bits on board. I can swap them for the ones I need from the accessory kit. In addition, the bit kit comes with a nylon sheath, so you can easily carry all of the bits. I've found that I regularly use certain bits, so I put them on one of the plastic "cards" the bits are stored on, and that's all I carry.
The quality of the kit measures up to Leatherman standards. Everything Leatherman makes seems to be sculpted by an artist, and these bits are no exception. The steel is very high quality, and, so far, I haven't noticed any wear at all.
It's a pricey accessory, but one that I think is worth the cost. I'm happy I bought it, and I'd do so again.
Customer Review: Great Bit Kit and great service from Leatherman
Summary: 5 Stars
I have the Leatherman New Wave and absolutely love it. When I found that there was a bit kit available I got quite excited, as I often need other bits for fixing various things.
I thought the $13 price was reasonable considering what it would give me and what it would let me stop carrying. When the kit arrived I noticed that two bits were missing. I'm guessing that they slipped out of the holder (some of the bits are pretty loose) and then worked their way out of the box then the package. Today I called Leatherman and they are sending out bits to replace them at no charge.
As others have said, I rearranged mine to have the most commonly used bits on the same card. The card fit perfectly in the back of the leather New Wave sheath when turned so the bits are away from the tool (there's an elastic compartment for just such a purpose).
I would have liked to see a better choice of Torx bits, but aside from that I'm quite pleased.
Customer Review: A "Must Have" accessory to the new Wave and others
Summary: 5 Stars
The bit assortment expands the value of the Leatherman 830040 New Wave Multi-Tool with Nylon Sheath clear over the horizon. Hex, torx, Posi-drive, more Phillips and slotted bits give the New Wave a much broader range of screws and bolts to work on, as well as a very small slotted and Phillips. The bit click in smartly and hold up pretty well. The two plastic holders with their bits slide into a pocket in the nylon New Wave case snuggly. The only downside is the added bulk of the New Wave's case with all this stuff in there. A small price to pay though.
Well worth the added weight, bulk, and reasonable price as it makes the New Wave a tool for many more occasions.
E. M. Van Court
Customer Review: An Improved Carrier
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second set of the add-on tool bits that I purchased for my Charge. The first set had a clear platic bit holder much like the manufacturer photos illustrate. The second set have the black bit holder. The original bit holder cracked apart when carried behind the Leatherman in the sheath causing some bits to be lost. The plastic was more riogid and suject to age cracking. The second appears to adress these problems. I am still carrying the bits in the ugly acessory case. I may move them to the sheath when I am convinced the holder will not self destruuct.
As other have mentioned, the bits expand the use of the multitool greatly and are certainly worth having. I have owned Leatherman tools since the first version was available.