3D printing is great for EDC gear accessories because it provides you with opportunities to customize your EDC to match your preferences. There are several professional makers who are focused on providing 3D printed holsters and accessories, and because many EDC fans also have 3D printers we’re also seeing a lot of people designing and making their own 3D printed EDC accessories.
How has 3D printing technology helped EDC accessory makers?
There’s no doubt that 3D printed EDC accessories are great for EDC gear users, and improvements in 3D printing technology have helped EDC accessory makers over recent years as 3D printers have become more affordable and accessible. Improvements in the material technology for 3D printers have increased the strength and durability of 3D EDC gear accessories, and improved accuracy in print head designs has enabled smoother and more consistent finishes.
What are popular examples of 3D printed EDC gear & accessories?
When you look at what people are creating as 3D printed EDC gear and accessories, there is a strong bias towards holsters that enable you to keep EDC gear made by different manufacturers together for easy access. This shouldn’t be surprising, as EDC fans have preferences for specific tools, perhaps more than they have preferences for any one manufacturer.
It’s a problem if you have EDC gear made by Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox, Knipex, Klein, and of course 711L, and manufacturers don’t make holsters and holders that allow you to mix and match your favourites. This has created a space for innovation in holster and storage design by 3D EDC makers whose designs respond to this demand.
Todd Parker of Systematic Tools makes a great EDC multitool sheath
We looked at Todd Parker’s work before, when he was making Swiss Mods, now he’s launched Systematic Tools, and is making one of our favourites again. This is the Knipex multitool sheath v2.0, shown above. We like how he has neatly combined a Knipex plier sheath with a compartment for a 711L EDC ratchet wrench.
As well as the Knipex and 711L EDC ratchet, the Systematic Tools Knipex multitool sheath has compartments for 4 Steinwhale double ended bits, a Victorinox tweezers, toothpick, scissors and pen. The PLA sheath comes with a steel pin, and you can easily source the other accessories via Todd’s website from their respective manufacturers.
How does 711L EDC gear work with 3D printed EDC accessories?
3D printed EDC accessories are an increasing trend in 2026 for the EDC community, and one that we are very happy to see, with our own backgrounds and experience in 3D printing technology and education. We have created our own 3D printed designs that complement our 711L tools, and it’s a trend that we enjoy supporting and experimenting with.
It’s great to see 3D EDC accessory makers like Systematic Tools creating accessories for our EDC ratchet wrenches, and we are always keen to see and support the work of existing 3D makers and new designers who are entering this space and want to work with us.
Expect to see more 3D printed holsters, organizers and accessories for 711L tools in the future both for our classic lines like the 711L Lollipop bit driver as well as our newer pen drivers and torque drivers, and our selection of tools for Leatherman. Explore the full range of 711L EDC gear on Amazon and if you’ve got a 3D printer, perhaps you can come up with a great holster or storage solution that complements the quality and functionality of 711 EDC tools!
