The most-asked sheath question on every Leatherman forum is some version of: is there a sheath that carries the tool and the bit kit? The honest answer is that a single molded sheath for both would be a brick, and the better answer is a system: a kydex sheath for the tool, a kydex sheath for the bit trays or a BitLockr holding them, and the bit extender in its own slot, all on the same belt or MOLLE panel. This guide lays out the four setups we build and which one fits how you work.
Why one sheath for everything is the wrong goal
A Wave+ is 4 inches long; two bit trays are 2.5 inches each; the extender is 3 more. Mold them together and you have a 4-by-3-inch block that will not sit in a car seat. Every all-in-one people try, 3D-printed cases included, fails on bulk or exposes the bits. Splitting the carry keeps each piece slim and lets you leave the bits at home on days you do not need them.
Setup 1: tool sheath + bit kit sheath
The Wave, Surge or Arc kydex sheath on the belt at 10 o'clock, and the Kydex Sheath for the Leatherman Bit Kit next to it. The bit sheath holds both trays back-to-back, with a removable nylon belt clip, and can mount to a plate. $29.99 each. This is the slimmest two-piece carry.
Setup 2: BitLockr
The BitLockr is an anodized aluminum case that holds both Leatherman bit trays, opens with ball-bearing plungers, and has a magnetic receptor so it works as a bit driver on its own. $29.99, bits not included. Carry it in a pocket or a pack, or on the belt in the Kydex Sheath for the BitLockr ($29.99), which has adjustable retention and a dedicated slot for the bit extender.
Setup 3: add the extender
The Leatherman bit extender is the piece that gets lost. The Kydex Sheath for the Bit Extender ($9.99) gives it a spot on the belt or a plate; the BitLockr sheath has a slot built in.
Setup 4: pack or vest
Swap the belt clips for MOLLE clips and mount the tool sheath and bit sheath side by side on a pack strap or a plate carrier. For a duty belt, the Tek-Lok clamps to 2.25 inches and lets you run the tool horizontal and the bits vertical.
Which tools use which bits
The Wave+, Surge, Charge+, Skeletool and Arc take Leatherman's flat double-ended bits in the standard bit kit (the Arc's driver is the same standard). The Free P4 has fixed drivers and no bit kit. The Surge and Wave+ are the two most people build this system for.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a sheath that holds a Leatherman and the bit kit?
Not one molded piece without becoming a brick; the answer is a tool sheath plus a bit kit sheath or a BitLockr, side by side.
What is a BitLockr?
An aluminum case for both Leatherman bit trays that also works as a bit driver, with its own kydex sheath.
Does the bit kit sheath hold both trays?
Yes, back-to-back.
Where does the bit extender go?
In its own kydex sheath, or the slot in the BitLockr sheath.
Can I mount all of it on a pack?
Yes, with MOLLE clips on each sheath.
The bottom line
Tool sheath at 10 o'clock, bit kit sheath or BitLockr beside it, extender in its slot. Slim, reachable, and you can leave the bits home.
Related reading
Best sheath for the Leatherman Wave and Wave+
Best sheath for the Leatherman Surge
Multitool sheaths with a belt clip
