BIBURY Multitool Pliers, 18 in 1 Multi Tool with Titanium-Plated Handle & Safety Hammer, Safety Locking Design Stainless Steel Tool Pocket Knife for Outdoor, Survival, Camping, Hiking, Home Repair

Well I've owned a Leatherman for years now use it almost daily, couldn't find it recently which sucks but it is what it is. I looked at this and others, the main interest was the insert able bits that seemed awesome to me. So to co.pare the two here's the good, their roughly the same size in bulk, the Leatherman has to open to get to the tools this one you can get to from the outside, very nice when you just want to use one of them quickly. Doesn't feel cheap, feels super solid and rugged. Has a solid stiff open and lock up but not to much. The locking mechanism is nice and convenient. The knife is sharp enough to slice paper out of the box, very well. It has spring loaded pliers which the Leatherman did not, I have no idea where the spring is, it's not visible, but it's there. Most all of the tools have a good use. Well done honestly at this price. Now the bad, the sheath isn't great and that's where it will spend most of its time, not enough attention seems to be paid to the cheaper sheaths, my Leatherman is leather and even that has worn down over the years but still does its job. This one only time will tell however does seem thinner in important areas, specifically where it goes on the belt had a similar one for a knife that broke and then becomes useless, the sides are also thinner, so I guess time will tell, but no one wants to carry their multi tool in their pocket. Other than that the tool itself seems pretty great, and looks to be able to last you some years, I hope that's the case. I'd buy it again at this price it's a no brainer.

Especially as a citizen of the United States, no one should ever have a problem paying for a leatherman Multi tool. They are made in this country, a great value, have a great track record, and are constantly innovating... For example their latest line of "free" tools with magnetic properties. With that said, there is a legitimate question of what one can get their hands on these days, for a very low price. There are other companies that are making very good multi tools and Bibury is one of them. The build quality on these units IMO are comparable to what I see with leatherman Tools. This does not mean that the tools might not be constructed of inferior steel, or some other such property that is not observable, but this tool holds up to similar demands I have placed upon it. One argument against this tool is the size of the tool. It is comparable, for all practical purposes, to any large multitool... many of us who carry, and are firmly entrenched in the "Victorinox" school of small, deftly agile, multitools with exceptional build quality, would tell those concerned with size, to just carry a great set of pliers, etc... If size is an issue. The fact of the matter is, you get a fantastic bit driver with this tool that can be modified to also work sockets, etc... and the other tools function well as compared to other multitools. There are an emerging number of well constructed multitools with similar build quality and architecture to the popular companies like leather Man, Gerber, etc. But Buyer beware! some of these break because of material defects, and lack certain prime features... here are some subtleties that IMO distinguish BiBury from other cheaper manufactured tools: The Pliers are spring loaded... And not only do all the tools lock, but the locking mechanism is very well designed. Also, the company has a website with other products they have developed in house. This last feature tells me the company is serious about developing new products and not simply imitating and perfecting designs that are already out there. At the end of the day one could plow through hundreds of these tools: many are also repeats of the same tool under different branding... And perhaps there are some tools that are exceptional quality for the same price point of the Bibury line. But there are many such tools that are not: Smaller, thinner screwdrivers that break, inferior build quality, No locking mechanism, are just a few of the issues one would encounter routinely, in looking at some of these designs. This tool is an exceptional tool at any price point... It is particularly exceptional at a price point of under 30 bucks.

A great value for your money and you won't feel too bad if you misplace it. It seems like a quality tool, stronger than others I've owned. I like that it comes with more than one bit and will accept standard bits, as long as they aren't the short ones. The blades are strong, sharp and heavy enough to do some real work. I don't like it not having a belt clip, it can't be folded up with a bit inserted and It is a little too thick for me to carry as my everyday tool. I much prefer the Ozark Trail Multiforce.

It's a good tool. One thing to note is this unit is large, see the pictures next to my leatherman rev. This is not a pocket carry multi-tool. But I do like the locking mechanism as it works for every assesory. The knife blade is of good design and material. Seems sturdy so far. I did note that the file seems a little hard to open compared to the rest of the tools. Seems to be contacting the frame slightly.

I almost bought a Gerber Suspension but saw many mixed reviews so decided to see what else is out there. I saw this Bibury and figured for the money it is worth a shot. It only took two days to get to me. This tool is pretty hefty and has some weight to it. All of the tools will lock in place and at first I didn't see how to unlock it and then I saw the little tab with the picture of an unlocked padlock which when pressed down will unlock the tool. The bit driver allows you to either lock it in a 90 degree angle or straight out which I thought was nice. The tools themselves seem pretty good. The saw is different than ones I have seen on other multitools in that it has a double row of teeth (crosscut) and looks like it will do the job. The knife is nice and sharp. I like that one blade is a smooth blade and then you also have a serrated blade. You can open the blades one handed although it is a little tight and maybe needs a little breaking in. The pliers are nice and they are spring loaded. unfolding the tool to use the pliers is a little tight and also needs broken in. Overall I am happy with my purchase...even with the tightness as I would rather have it too tight and super loose. Also the holster seems pretty durable. The bits go in a pouch on the side which is elastic. As long as the elastic doesn't wear out it is nice as it prevents the bit holder from falling out of the pouch. As you read this review please keep in mind I just received it and haven't had a chance to use it yet. So things could change on my review if it breaks or anything like that.

I love this little Tool. In fact I have one in any room where I might do anything, Kitchen, Bedrooms, Bathroom wherever I may need to screw or unscrew something, anywhere a wire needs to be snipped or cut, where something may need to be cut with a sharp knife....you name it this baby will handle it. It's a quality tool that fits in a pocket if need be and you'll be glad you have it if you need any of the many tools in this little hand tool.

11-4-20 UPDATE: I liked the tool so well that I just bought a second one to give as a Christmas gift. I've bought two L-Man knockoffs over recent years and was not impressed either time. But because of the great reviews for this one, I took a chance and ordered the Titanium model. First impression - This is a beast!!! (large, solid, tight, sturdy). Some reviewers thought this one was too big but I disagree. If you intend to actually use it for a task requiring some actual force, you'll want a tool that fills your hand, doesn't bend or break, and that you can trust - at least that's what I want. This multi-tool inspires confidence. And the automatic lock with push release is a must have for those kinds of tasks - what a great feature. The blades are sharp, the screwdriver set with two position holder is a nice/useable addition, the pliers with sturdy spring is rock solid and the case with belt loop is very functional. They hit a home run with this multi-tool.

This is definitely an interesting knife I enjoyed testing. For starters, a multitool under $25 is a good starting point. I bought primarily for travel so I don't have to worry about it disappearing. It's heavy, sure, but solid. Everything locks in place with a good click. All the tools open outward WITHOUT having to open the pliers first. Now for the not so good. NO SCISSORS. I would rather one of the 3 rarely used tools, can opener, bottle opener, awl be replaced. I'd even pay a few bucks more. Awl isn't even sharp, so that's my choice to replace. The magnetic bit holder is the primary reason I bought this, but there is a major design flaw. The small square magnet at the bottom is only touching the tip of the bit. Some of the smaller bits have literally no surface area. When I used my own bit extender, it also fell out after minor shaking. My suggestion is to put a ball bearing on the included bits and increase the size of the magnet on the bottom if you do decide to use a bit extender. A hack that seems to work is magnetizing my bit holder so it sticks to the sides. These suggestions would makes this unbeatable under $25.