BIBURY Multitool Pliers BI2038B, 22-in-1 Stainless Steel Multi Tool with Flint, Window Breaker, Scissors, Back Clip, Folding Pocket Multifunctional Self-locking EDC Tool for Survival Camping Hiking

Some background: When I first went to get a multitool, I really loved the design of the Leatherman Signal with the hammer, but I was bummed by the lack of tools (keep in mind, I'm a plumber and was looking for more construction-based tools). Not a dis on the Signal, its an excellent outdoors tool. But I wished leatherman had included the hammer on the wave or Free P4, but they didn't. So I got the P4 which felt very good in hand and had more of a toolset that I could use. Fast forward and I lost my leatherman on the job (sad day). I tried other tools such as the Gerber Dualforce as well, which I absolutely love the pliers and center-axis bit driver, but I feel is lacking as far as quantity of toolsI saw a review of some wave clones and saw the Bibury 22-in-1 among them and was immediately interested. Seemed like reviews were mostly positive so I decided to try it out.Thoughts on the 22-in-1:The tool feels good in hand, which is a great start. I dont think the weight is too much at all, and it feels solid. It also has a belt clip, which I find very convenient. There is a little more play in some of the components than the Free P4 (which is to be expected), but it doesn't feel detrimental to the tool or its use at all.The smooth/serrated knife blade was very sharp out of box and it flips out and locks easily with one hand. It's done good cutting some plastic and cardboard so far.The scissors are a little more difficult to do with one hand but I'm able to. These work great; really seem like good quality scissors for a multitool. You just need to make sure they lock with the audible click, which can still be done with one hand.I can open the saw single handed, but it required moving the tool around for my finger to get the notch on the end of the saw. The saw itself works pretty good at least on plastic. I know its meant more for wood, but it feels sturdy and the teeth are aggressive.The file is very difficult to do one handed, it kinda rubs along the inside of the frame. But it's decent file, I used it on some copper and it worked well enough, which is nice considering the Gerber Dualforce has an exceptionally lame file.I'm very pleased with the hammer. It's obviously not something you'll be pounding in long nails with, but for the miscellaneous small tasks on a job site that need something pounded a bit it works very well, which I think is exactly what it's meant for. The window breaker I could see bothering some people when they take the tool out of their pocket. It's not too bad to me, but you could even put some hot glue on the end of it or just grind it off if it's too much of a bother.The pliers feel like they have a good grip. I used the needle nose to grip and twist pieces off of the plastic guards that are installed with shower valve rough-in components and they performed well. The regular pliers work okay, mostly just on small nuts and such. The wire cutters were able to get thru tie-wire just fine. I know thats softer wire, but that's pretty much all I use for my work so no problem there.The fire starter/whistle works. The whistle is cheaper and doesn't sound pretty, but in a pinch if you need a whistle it can make a loud noise. I saw another review where they said they got a bad fire starter so I tried mine. The black coating rubs off, but I got sparks from it.The inside tools seem fine, I've only been able to use the awl/reamer. The awl was able to put a new hole in my belt with a little work and the reamer did well on plastic pipe.I'll update if I see any major issues, but im very pleased with this tool so far. I think Bibury is putting themselves on the map with the 22-in1. I know I'll be keeping an eye on them to see if they come out with any other multitools I think would work well in my trade.Suggestions:-Adding a slot near the hinge of the saw to make it easier for one handed opening-Machine the wire cutters to be just a bit smoother*2 Week Update*It's working great! The file has worked very well on copper and plastic pipe. And it seems like the outside tools are all now one hand accessible after some use. I'll try to a video on my next update, but I'm still very pleased with this tool!I have other suggestions but at that point it'd be another tool. I'd absolutely love to see Bibury's take on Gerber's Dualforce. If Bibury widened the frame of the 22-in-1 near the hinges a bit, I think it could support slip joint pliers, maybe not the same size as the Dualforce's but I think that could be incredibly useful--even more useful if they tapered the end of pliers more at the end as a pseudo-needlenose. I'd also love to see an addition of a center-axis bit driver and T shank holder for changing saw/file types. Especially if instead of a firestarter there was a bit holder to carry a switchable bit for the driver. If they kept all that with the hammer tool on the bottom I'd definitely buy one of those.

Background: Im a home owner, son, uncle, husband, which means I am the person people ask to trouble shoot anything that sudden stops working. With the help of YouTube and effort, I can often fix most problems alongside my tool box. I am not someone who uses tool to make money, like a tradesman. Im a dude who likes tinkering, trouble shooting, and problem solving (and avoid being ripped off). I start this review by saying that for perspective: if you are out in a ranch or outdoors putting hours of use, perhaps your experience with this tool will be different.Things worth highlighting specific to Bibury 19 in 1.- $23. Are you kidding me?! This is insanely well priced when it has a sale (currently $29.99). Forget the warranty, I can buy 6 of these instead of paying for shipping and waiting without a multi tool for a warranty repair.- Comes with a tool clip for FREE. Why is this not the standard???? I can absolutely pocket this tool, but I will admit I prefer to use a smaller multi tool in my pocket when I am taking the wife out or at the bar. I prefer the Skeletool or the Roxon KS28E, which are more slim and pocketable.- The sheath is incredible simply because it has a clip so that if you are beltless you can still clip to your pants/shorts/molle webbing. I don’t know why Bibury does not advertise this in their photos, this is absolute huge.- Opening the plier handles is smooth. I used a Torx bit to tighten them until the outside tools (knife/serrated/file/saw blade) could not be open one handed, and there was a lot of resistance to opening the handles into the open plier position and work them for about 20 minutes, opening and closing them before loosening them in order to grind away some metal and wear them in. I can now flick this multi tool open with one hand (Eat your heart out $230 Arc lovers).Tool features to discuss:The plier head is buttery smooth. I didn’t have to wear them in at all. They fall open at the handle out of the box. Detent bit driver > Proprietary LM bits. Throw a 6mmx1mm magnet in it and it’s ready to accept 1/4 bits. Klein sells Detent drivers that can fit without magnet modifications. Knife/serrated blade is razor sharp. I’ll slice through cardboard boxes easily. Non spring loaded Pliers have replaceable cutting blades and easily outperform my LM skeletool. Those small Scissors cut zip ties like it’s nothing. It cuts through my standard paracord like it’s nothing. It cuts through clam shell plastic packaging with some modest effort. Can opener actually does a really good job. I often use a manual rotating can opener in the kitchen, but decided to give this a shot and not a painful experience at all surprisingly.things worth mentioning, and other recommendations.- Like the LM Wave and Wave+, you can still absolutely pinch yourself when manipulating the pliers if not careful (Scenario: You are gripping on a bolt with all your strength and turning it, suddenly the grip slips and the plier handles close down on your bare hands, pinching your palm). If this concerns you, look at the Walmart Ozark Trail Multi force which inverted the outside tools to give enough gap to avoid this from accidentally happening. It has not happen to me but It can if I am careless. If Im using that much force on a bolt, Im using my Knipex or Cobras.- There are brands that have replaced the large file with large outside shears. If you want to access large scissors as an outside tool over a file in this multi tool style/weight class, look at the SQT 20 in 1 (2048) / Bibury 22 in 1 (5 BI2038B).- There are brands that have replace the pliers with the larger “LM free series” plier heads that are supposed to be more tough, look at: SQT 20 in 1 (2048) / Bibury 22 in 1 (5 BI2038B)- This is about 1 oz heavier than the LM Wave and Wave+. I dont care about that one bit.Summary: My use of any multi tool is for convenience, something that can be carried for a project and avoid a trip to the toolbox or lugging around a 5-10lb tool tote. I consider all Multi tools no matter the brand to be intended for light-moderate use. I don’t care what multi tool brand you own, I have hand tools made in Taiwan capable of outperforming your fanciest multi tool pliers/blades/scissors/files. That is the nature and trade off of all multi tools, jack of all trades master of none. My most used features are: Pliers, knife, serrated blade, file, and scissors. I find this tool does everything I could need for what it’s intended for. This is an absolute banger.Let’s clear the air. This is a multi tool that is nearly identical to the LM Brand Wave+, created after the patent expired. I have no issue with this as patents expire for the benefit of the consumer and to promote innovation, eg the LM free series. This is a not USA made tool, (and neither are 99% of your LM/SOG/Gerber tools) and I don’t lost a bit of sleep over it. If this bothers you, stop reading and pay the premium for your multi tool of choice.

Lots of good options for tool. Seems quality made. But is heavy. So if weight is a concern. This one is on heavy side. Otherwise good product.

Great value, great features, great quality and the tools are efficient as designed. In this day and time it's good to look for tools that you can rely without paying brand prices.

Excellent quality to price ratio