Belt Holster for Leatherman Bit Kit & Bit Extender with Slide Locking Belt Attachment

For a detailed video, check my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7lqWMPIozk&ab_channel=KristenVanPatten

Listing is for 3D printed parts only. Leatherman bits and extender are not included.

This holster is designed to hold two Leatherman Bit Cards and a bit driver extender. There are separate designs for the Ratchet Extender and the Standard Extender.

The bit cards are installed with the logos visible through the openings, and are held in place by a tension fit. There is enough flex that one card can be slid out at a time, but both cards cannot be removed simultaneously. Doing so could potentially stretch or damage the part at the top which holds them in place. The cards can either be pulled out from the top, or pushed up from the bottom. This design is not compatible with the links sold by another maker which attach two cards together at the top.

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The bit driver extender is secured by a magnet at the bottom, as well as by a slot cut at the top. To remove it, pull up, then out to the side. Installation is the reverse: snap it in from the side, then slide it down until it contacts the magnet. The standard extender simply slides in and sticks to the magnet.

The belt loop/clip attachment is a tapered cleat system. I designed it to add a minimal amount of bulk, while being securely attached, and also quickly removable for easy access to the bit cards. The belt loop has a low profile design so that it can be left installed on your belt without the holster if you choose not to carry it.

To remove the holster from the belt piece, simply pull up. To install, slide it in from the top. There is a retention bar and a matching notch to lock the two pieces together. For repeated use, the holster can just be left loosely installed in the cleat. When finished, slide it into the cleat and give a little extra push to lock it into place.

Belt loops are available for a number of different belt shapes. Please measure your belt and select the appropriate one. The one pictured is for a 1.5 x 1/8" belt, which is common tactical style belt size. Alternatively, you can order the universal belt clip, which features a steel clip installed onto a 3D Printed receiver. For the best experience, I highly recommend the belt loop over the belt clip. You can keep the belt loop installed on your belt and it is barely noticeable without the holster. If you do not see your belt dimension listed as an option, send me a message. I can likely make one for your size.

This system is 3D printed using two methods and materials. The holster is Resin printed on a MSLA printer which provides a smooth finish and high precision. The receiver is printed in PETG on a FDM printer. The materials were selected based on several considerations, but it should be noted that these are plastic parts. If you drop the holster onto concrete full off the weight of the metal Leatherman parts, there is a good chance it will break. That said, I have tested several different resins to find the one best suited for this application, and I will continue to experiment with materials and intentionally drop testing them until I find that Goldilocks material that does everything I want.