Nite IZE Tool Holster Stretch

I'll preface this by saying that I don't typically write reviews, but this little thing is so useful i had to make an exception. I got one of these holsters for use at my job as a facilities manager, primarily to carry around my leatherman (since the holster that came with it had to be threaded onto the belt, making it a hassle to remove if i needed to). Honestly, I just bought it for the style of belt clip, which is fantastic. it rotated to any position, fits on any belt up to 2", and won't fall off when you've gotta get into an awkward working position. That's small potatoes though; the real reason this thing is so great is that in addition to holding any sized multitool in the main pouch, the outside pouch holds a 6" crescent wrench very securely. there's also a little pouch behind the main one that's perfect for the bits for the leatherman's bitdriver in that little plastic thing they come in. But wait, there's more. I found a little nite-ize LED flashlight that clips perfectly on one of the elastic straps on the side, and on the other side i've clipped on a compact volt meter, completing this mini toolbox and aside from the occasional hammer, level, or power drill, I have every tool I need on me at all times. The only drawback is minor: as with any utility belt device, it's a bit of a bulge under your shirt, if you're not the type to tuck your shirt in. i've not found it to be a hindrance, as that's mainly cosmetic and when you're as ugly as I am it really doesn't matter. I'd highly recommend this holster to anyone who wants great versatility, quality craftsmanship, and hates carrying a bunch of stuff in their pockets, and just about everyone in the Facilities Management field.

Oct 2023 update: Now, after nearly 5 years, I'm still using it (I'm in commercial/industrial constuction but mine still looks way better than another reviewer's pics of his 4 year old holster). I've moved on from the Gerber Center-Drive through a Roxon S801S Storm (great scissors; rubber bit holder lost the bit adapter) and am now using this to carry a Flissa stainless 16-in-1 (lesser scissors than Roxon S801S but exceptional quality for around $30 on Amazon; some reviews say comparable to Leatherman quality). The elastic side bands (which I now use to hold a AAA battery light) are getting a bit loose. I don't even use the light's pocket clip to keep it on, just enlarged bulb (LED) end up and haven't had it come out even once. It HAS shifted behind the shield a number of times making me panic that I'd lost the light. Dec 2019 review: This holster is far superior to the cheap nylon pouches that usually come with multi-pliers & costs about half as much to replace (over buying from the OEM). I use this for my Gerber Center-Drive. I'm not especially pleased with the multi-pliers (crumbled cutters, no scissors, lost bit [the flip out arm lost it, not the rubber holder]; a story for another review) but love this Nite Ize holster. It fits both the rather fat Gerber Center-Drive along with the, again rather fat, rubber bit holder that came with the tool. The Center-Drive did start off a little tight at first but pretty quickly broke in. I store the strip of bits that came with the tool behind the "shield" (the part of the holster where the male part of the snap closure resides). Even though the bit holder sticks out the bottom of the shield (visible in the pics), I've never yet had any fall out in over a year of use (I credit both the rubber bit holder & the holster). Nite Ize's plastic belt hooks have always (in my 15+ years of using them) been extra durable & don't come off unless you make a very deliberate effort to take it off your belt. Their rigid belt hooks tend not to lean nearly as much as the nylon belt loops that are usually included with multi-tools. I can't really find anything wrong with this holster.

Likes: It fits different sizes of multi-tools, and holds them securely. Elastic keeps it snug. It seems well made, and durable, the elastic is very well protected by sturdy fabric. The belt loop/clip on Nite Ize products, in general, is much more durable over time than a fabric loop, this is no exception. It closes with a snap, and opens with a single 'click' instead of the tearing sound of Velcro You can attach small items with a clip (pen, AAA flashlight) to the elastic loops on the side, without interfering with the main compartment The belt clip opens on the bottom so you can slip it on your belt without unbuckling it, yet holds securely, and won't come off in normal use. There is a thin/narrow secondary compartment in the back of the main compartment, perfect for holding the thin Leatherman driver bits, or extra saw/file blades if your tool features interchangeable ones (like my Surge or some Gerber models) Dislikes: The belt loop is on a swivel, which for my purposes is not necessary, and just adds extra bulk and causes the sheath to stick out a bit from my belt instead of staying tucked tightly against it. Neither likes or dislikes, but might be noteworthy to some: The elastic makes it fit snugly over anything from a standard Leatherman PST tool, up to my Leatherman Surge, which is quite a bit bigger. On one hand, I like its versatility, and that things don't rattle around in the sheath, but on the bigger multi tools like my Surge or Super Tool 300, it takes a little bit of effort to get it in the sheath, especially before it gets broken in. Removing either size tool is easy enough with one hand. The belt clip is plastic, and not fabric, making it more durable as far as wearing through over time. Nite Ize is one of the few companies that knows how to make a strong, durable clip, that does not dig into my side. However, on this sheath, there is a swivel feature, that 'clicks' into different positions, allowing for either vertical or horizontal carry of your tool. The swivel adds bulk, and causes the sheath to stick out a bit from my belt, instead of hugging tight to it. It isn't enough to be problematic, but still isn't my first preference. If I was supreme ruler of the world, I'd have Nite Ize make two versions, one vertical, one horizontal, and get rid of the swivel, so it would ride tighter on a belt. It self-adjusts for size by having elastic wrap around the side pieces of the sheath, to kind of 'squeeze' the tool, to keep it tight. Makes your tool secure, but makes for a little more effort to install/remove. However, this elastic makes a great way to attach a pen or small penlight without intruding into the main compartment. It is snap closed, instead of Velcro, no ripping sound when opening, and you don't have to clean the lint out of the 'hook' side, to keep it working. However, it does limit the size of the tool that fits, which is at least somewhat made up by the way the elastic holds it. It will hold a tool as small as the original PST securely enough, and stretches to fit a Surge or Super Tool 300, but that is about the practical upper and lower limits in sizes. There is a small opening at the bottom of the main compartment. I'm assuming it is to let dirt/debris through. Your tool won't fall through, but I wouldn't want to put anything really thin or small diameter in the pouch, as it could fall through.

Je cherchais un étui pour mon victorinox workchamp, qui est plutôt gros, quand j'ai trouvé cette étui. Il est d'excellente qualité. L'étui est en cordura monté sur un système de bande élastique, ce qui permet à l'étui d'accepter grand nombre de couteaux et de multitools. Mon workchamp, ainsi que ma mag lite solitaire rentre parfaitement dans cette étui. En plus, le clip ceinture multiposition est réellement très efficace. L'étui reste bien accroché à la ceinture, peut importe le sens ou on le place. Par contre il ne convient pas pour mon victorinox rangergrip, qui est plus grand que le workchamp.*En tout cas, l'étui est d'excellente qualité avec une finition irréprochable.

Absolutely brilliant pouch for my expensive multi tool that I use all the time. This is my 2nd one as after 2yrs of daily use it got a bit worn but still useable. Belt clip is so good it's a bugger to get off when you have finished work. But it's never come off on its own. Very sturdy and as it rotates you can move it so when you sit down it doesn't get in the way. Best belt buddy , so this time I got 2 as a spare or I find something else to go on my belt. Even the snap closer is good even on my 2yr old one. So very well made and worth the money.

Ésta funda la uso para una navaja Leatherman CHARGE y le viene muy bien al tamaño, posee un diseño en que tiene un sistema de elásticos que detienen y sostienen a la navaja. Navajas de mayor tamaño también pueden ser contenidas en ésta funda, tales como la Multitool de Victorinox. Tiene un pequeño compartimento en la parte trasera donde adjunté los accesorios de la Leatherman para desarmadores y demás. Se puede ajustar a tenerla en forma vertical u horizontal, como uno lo desee. Los materiales son de primera, seguramente me va a durar muchos años antes de dañarse la funda. Muy contento con la compra y la recomiendo totálmente.

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Das Holster macht einen guten, soliden Eindruck. Mein Leatherman Surge passt perfekt hinein. Ich habe das Holster ausgewählt, da das Standard-Nylon-Holster von Leatherman auf den Gürtel aufgefädelt werden muss und ich dies als äußerst unkomfortabel empfinde. Der kleine Behälter für die Ersatzsägeblätter des Surge findet auf der Rückseite des Holsters Platz. Der Druckknopf des Verschlusses sitzt fest und macht einen wertigen Eindruck. Der drehbare Gürtelclip aus Kunststoff sorgt für guten Halt am Gürtel. Insgesamt zu einem Preis knapp über 10€ definitiv zu empfehlen! Einziger Kritikpunkt: Das Holster trägt verhältnismäßig stark auf und wirkt etwas klobig. Das stört mich aber nicht weiter.