Holster for the Leatherman ARC - Armored Front Bits
Regular price $54.00The text below changes depending on your selections
Full Face Armored Version, with Extra Front Bit Slots
- 11 Extra bit slots on the front of the holster
- Warning: Front bits present a snag hazard to clothing.
- Plastic face covers the whole front of the tool.
Note: The description, image and price below changes based on the selected options.
- Important: To remove the side tool; Pull straight up until loose. Not out to the side.
#BDULoop
BDU Loop
- 48x5mm (1.9x0.2in) closed belt loop.
- 7 More bit holders on the back
- Closed loop is stronger than open clip.
- Fits most regular, and Air Force DLATS Belts (BDU) style belts.
- Features keyhole for hanging on a hook/nail.
#DutyLoop
Duty Loop
- 58x7mm (2.28x0.27in) closed belt loop.
- 6 More bit holders on the back
- Fits larger, and Duty style belts.
- Features keyhole for hanging on a hook/nail.
#HorizontalClosedLoop
Horizontal Carry, Closed Loop
- 48x5mm (1.9x0.2in) closed horizontal belt loop
- No bit holders on the back (Need room for the belt)
- Left or right hand carry
- Fits regular, and Air Force DLATS Belts (BDU) style belts
#HorizontalLeftHandOpenClip
Horizontal Carry, Left Hand Carry, Open Clip
- 48x5mm (1.9x0.2in) open horizontal belt loop
- Tool sit on your left side.
- Ratchet driver / Bit extended is on the top
- No bit holders on the back (Need room for the belt)
- Fits regular, and Air Force DLATS Belts (BDU) style belts
#HorizontalRightHandOpenClip
Horizontal Carry, Right Hand Carry, Open Clip
- 48x5mm (1.9x0.2in) open horizontal belt loop
- Tool sit on your right side.
- Ratchet Driver / Bit Extender is on the bottom
- No bit holders on the back (Need room for the belt)
- Fits regular, and Air Force DLATS Belts (BDU) style belts
#ThirdPartyClipCompatible
Third Party Clip Compatible:
- Belt clips sold separately
- Top-mount Chicago screw hole placement.
- Can also attach to other third party clips that have in-line holes.
- #8 Chicago screw holes fits third party clips.
- Spacing from 0.5” to 1.3”
- 7 Bit holders on the back
#All
Common features:
- ·Compatible with the Leatherman Lanyard Loop.
- ·Not compatible with the pocket clip or barnacle bit holder attached
- ·Also compatible with the FREE P4 (Without lanyard loop or pocket clip)
- ·Compatible with the PC Doodle LED Flashy, with some interference.
- ·Holder for the Leatherman Ratchet, Bit Extender, or 711L Flex Head on the side
- ·The other side holds up to 4 extra bits
- ·Can also hold the 711L ratchet wrench
- ·Can also hold the Volty Bit or the Volty Switch
- ·The fit will be tight at first, but wear in with use.
- ·Multiple attachment styles available.
- ·The tool is is held in place using the two spring-loaded release tabs built into the multitool.
Regarding the Pocket Clip:
This variant is NOT compatible with the pocket clip still attached to the ARC. To remove the pocket clip from the Leatherman ARC you need a Torx T6 driver.
If you wish: can then fill in the holes left behind by using two tiny #2-56 x 1/16"L Set Screws.
What am I getting / not getting?:
Included:
● One (1x) 3D printed belt holster made from Nylon 12
Not included:
● Tool or other accessories.
● Accessories are shown in the images only as example use case only.
#ThirdPartyClipCompatible
● Metal Clip or Tek-Lok products
● Chicago Screws
Other colors
You can paint or dye the white Nylon 12 material any color you wish. I have found matte enamel spray paints to work well. (Use a few light coats)
Any nylon compatible fabric dye can also be used.
#Black
Black Touch Up Pen:
I recommend the Molotow ONE4ALL Acrylic paint marker for any touch ups.
- The natural color of the Nylon 12 SLS power is gray.
- This material will darken slightly and smooth out with use.
- Dying may be added for an additional cost (Click here).
The nylon material can be dyed or painted.
- Dying:
- Rit Dye or any Nylon fabric dye may be used.
- It is not possible to make the colors brighter with dye.
- Black, Dark green, Dark Red, Dark blue may be achieved
- Painting:
- Any plastic compatible paint may also be used, apply in very thin light coats until completely covered. Heavy application may affect tolerances.
- I have found Ace Hardware Matte Enamel paints to work particularly well.
Natural grey color -vs- black dyed
Most 3D printed parts are printed on demand
The process:
Batches of up to 15 holsters or other similar sized items are printed, taking up to 20 hours per batch. The parts are then cleaned, and made ready for packing.
The material:
Professionally 3D printed SLS Nylon 12 Plastic.
- Solid part, no hollow or plastic toy feel
- Material is flexible and water resistant
- Durable and long lasting
- Temperature and chemical resistant
- Ductile and environmentally stable
- Skin safe
Don't know what belt option is right for you?
BDU Loop:
- Opening size: 48x5mm or 1.9" x 0.2"
- A closed oblong shaped loop
- This fits most regular open ended belts
- Fits regular Air Force DLATS belts
Duty Loop:
- Opening size: 58x7mm or 2.28" x 0.27"
- A closed oblong shaped loop
- This fits most police style duty belts
- Also fits extra thick belts or many belts with dual clasps. (Groove belts or similar)
Horizontal Carry Loop:
- Same specifications as the BDU loop.
Third Party Clip Compatible:
- Designed to allow a separate belt clip product to be attached to the holster.
- A hole and slot configuration
- Hole and slot spacing from 0.5” to 1.3”
- Fits #8 Chicago screws
- Most clips require a 1/8" long screw/nut configuration
- I sell various compatible clips:
Tek-Lok Compatible:
- Similar to Third Party except with more room on the back for larger Tek-Lok products.
Products marked with “ZapWizard Design” at the top of the product description are Made in the America from US and global materials.
Manufacturing occurs in Austin Texas.
Where possible hardware items such as screws are sourced from US suppliers such as McMaster-Carr.
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