Knic-Knax Knipex Sheath

Credit goes to @Swiss Mods for the original design.  I saw his video on youtube and had to have it!  The desing is excellent, but for whatever reason, I could not get the needle or tweezer/toothpicks to fit. I resized the model, messed with my hole offset, tried PLA, PETG and ABS - and two different printers.  I don't know if it was the filament or if I was just unlucky.  Undeterred, I downloaded his STL and designed a 1:1 copy (or as close as I could get) so I could start adjusting the hole sizes…. then it morphed into what we have here.  Here is a list of changes that differ from the original: 

1. The bit holder is magnetic; utilizing two 3 x 6mm magnets that are press fit (I used a driver extension with the magnet on the end of it and press the sheath down on it until the magnet pops into place) 
2. Access holes to push out the bits. This was designed to be used with ¼"' stubby bits (20mm long) and they will fit flush inside the sheath.
3. Relief hole on the back side of the sheath - allowing you to use the ratchet while it is still sheathed for added leverage.  It also make removal easier.
4. Adjusted and tapered hole for the swiss army pin and toothpick/tweezer slots.
5. The sheath is thicker and holds the ratchet tighter.
6. Vertical grips - for asthetics.  This will hide the seam lines and lines caused by thin walls (especially noticable on shiny PETG).
7. A slot for the leatherman micro driver
8. Knipex slots slightly reprofiled for a more secure grip.

All of this comes at a cost.  This sheath is a little longer but still very pocket-able.  And it still uses Swiss Mod's Screwdriver mod for Toothpick holder

 

Here is a list of accessories used in this sheath.

1. 6x3mm Magnets:  https://a.co/d/2fxol9v
2. Swiss army pins are expensive, and get lost.  Grab sewing pins off Amazon.  The round head makes them easier to remove; you can also crack the heads off with a pare of pliers which will leave you with a flat top head (just like the SAKs have).  https://www.amazon.com/600Pcs-Pearlized-Sewing-500Pcs-Glass/dp/B09X2JSBHP
3. Leatherman bits are expensive.  Galvanox makes great alternatives.  Grab a four pack here:  https://a.co/d/b9kqluI
4. Swiss Mod's Screwdriver Mod
5. Victorinox Tweezer Toothpick combo: https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Colour-toothpick-tweezers-spares/dp/B09T2R29PV/ref=sr_1_17?sr=8-17
6. And if you only need toothpicks, print them!
7.  Mini ¼" bits: https://a.co/d/iVv0Dq4
8. 711L Ratchet: https://a.co/d/2xEr3rZ
9. Knipex Cobra XS: https://a.co/d/aN9Lnby

I've easily gone through 20 iterations of this before I was happy with the results.  My final version was printed in ABS, however, it was also thoroughly tested in PETG.  Let me know if any tweaks need to be make!

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