Fantastic Daicamping DL30 Multi-tool Gets New Clothes!

[@tylerogle8165]

Love your channel, you always put up quality content. Thank you

[@hvacbudget8600]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ddwchamp]

Just received mine and I love it. The knife is very sharp out of the box.

[@charlybrown6884]

Thanks for sharing, the golden DL30 looks pretty nice too, and for the reputation that has now i consider to buy one for that price, again thanks

[@hvacbudget8600]

Thanks for watching! I really like the DL30!! Especially after Leatherman's cutter crises!

[@MKIMAGOdesign]

Today I ordered the DL30. I think many people would appreciate it if someone wrote about how the tool performs over a longer period of time. But I don't mean after a long time lying in a car or garage, but after a long time of working with it, using it. Leatherman or Victorinox can break....it happend but if someone has used tools from another company and Daicamping, I think it would be nice if you wrote about what do you think after a long time of use. Daicamping looks pretty nice because it's clear who it is imitating. It has useful tools and so on, but I am afraid it might be a $40 toy rather than a practical tool.(?)

[@agjino]

It uses the softest of steels: 3cr13. Use it with care. If what you're doing requires strength, better go get a dedicated tool.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Yes, I agree! The DL30 is the best deal out there! It’s a great tool!

[@hvacbudget8600]

Definitely!

[@unfi6798]

We love it. Brassy carry is the best for patina.

[@rickyricardo3551]

Somone hrc tested a set of new leatherman cutters and it looks like it's a heat treat issue with the earlier production arcs . The cutters came in at a 4 or 5 hrc difference. I still prefer the old design. i think they take less force to use , but ive cut 14ga galv wire repeatedly and 12ga( a few times) galv grounding wire during field work and they've held up.

[@LawrenceHubbard-o2i]

My question with all multi tool manufacturers is why have three screw drivers when you have a bit holder? Maybe do away with them and replace them with something else that will make more sense a package cutter a chisel or anything else.

[@neoaliphant]

they are multi purpose pry devices as well, like paint can tops, also you quite often find needing to swop between phillips and flathead, so emans dont need to have a loose bit while working.....

[@garethbaus5471]

Yeah, those screwdrivers are pretty useless.

[@SW0000A]

I just used my DL-30 to fix my furnace today.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Wow! Very cool!!

[@andrewfett142]

👍🏼looks like pretty good set. I like the almost brass. :)

[@hvacbudget8600]

I like it!!

[@jquantum23]

are those cutters compatible with placing on an Arc?

[@hvacbudget8600]

Unfortunately not.

[@antoineb9040]

It would be crazy if they try to sold different models of the DL30 like : Having bright orange or fluo handles, a glass breaker bit driver, spring loaded pliers, having a serrated/belt cutter blade, belt clip, a milwaukee fastback inspired screwdriver and D2 steel blades. It would be the perfect backup multitool for the car and emergency situations. I think China will surprise us for the years to come

[@hvacbudget8600]

I agree.

[@thetylife]

Pretty cool....I just got mine from AE ...from their 11/11 sales ...I saved a few bucks. I was thinking about getting this gold version too but decided to play it safe and got the grey. Like you I was afraid that it would be too gaudy and shiny ...but yes it looks like brass. Maybe I'll get it next time. It was my first time buying from AE and it was quite positive. Initially I messed up my address cause I put my house number on the wrong line. I then rectified it with them...and it got to me in only about 3 weeks. I wonder how the Amazon Bibury version of this compares...

[@hvacbudget8600]

Very close. I love the silver and black one I recently reviewed.

[@garyk4017]

I received the silver Bibury version from Amazon today. It was $42 with the coupon. The pliers pivot makes an unexpected scratchy or scraping noise, but the pliers seem to work okay otherwise. The scissors are much harder to lock than the other three outside tools. The straight blade is bent very slightly so it rubs on the inner frame of the tool when doing a one-handed deployment (it's okay when using two hands). The T-shank adapter is so tight that a medium screwdriver is needed to pry it open, rather than too easy to open as many have shown in their reviews. It seems like the QC is not the best with these tools.

[@hvacbudget8600]

That seems to be an unfortunately rough tool.

[@garyk4017]

@@hvacbudget8600 I'll probably contact Bibury to see what they say. Maybe they'll exchange it for a better one. Otherwise I may just return it.

[@garyk4017]

@@hvacbudget8600 I received the replacement Bibury Pro from Amazon today. It has none of the problems with the original unit. The pliers pivot is much quieter, but still a bit stiffer than I'd prefer. The replacement tool is noticeably harder to close (snap shut) than the original one. All in all, the replacement unit is acceptable and much better than the first one. It seems that the QC is quite variable on these inexpensive multi-tools.

[@usernameisusername]

I like mine but for the handle feel when doing hard use with pliers

[@Steve_C548]

So, do we get 3CR13 steel, or maybe, probably not, something else? I'd gladly pay a little more for at least 420HC or equivalent in many of these budget tools. The specter of bottom barrel steel, with maybe somewhat low heat treating processes has held me back.I don't use a multi tool a lot, but it is kind of like my insurance policy...I probably won't need it today, but if I do it is priceless. When I do it usually finds me needing to cut something like high tensile stainless electric fence wire, or some other gnarly emergency thing or another. I do however really like your reviews. I thank you for your time and effort.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Hopefully we will see these tools vastly improve in steel quality in the coming years.

[@antben]

Is it possible to replace some parts with Leatherman ones? Thanks

[@hvacbudget8600]

I don't think it is easily, but I haven't tried yet.

[@user-ul5yu5hk9k]

The point when clone becomes better than the original

[@hvacbudget8600]

Exactly.

[@jeffking2214]

Are the gray and gold colors likely to holdup or will it gradually rub or chip of like many colored multi tools?

[@hvacbudget8600]

It might. My gold one does look better finished than most I've seen.

[@MKIMAGOdesign]

I'm not an expert, but it seems to me that nowadays few companies produce multitools made from steel better than, say, 440C and higher. Unless, of course, these are very expensive multitools. However, those generally affordable for most people are made from 420HC, 420J, and often 3Cr... or perhaps 5Cr... And let's be honest, this is not good steel. Sometimes the knife blade is made from better steel, and that's considered premium. Ganzo makes multitools entirely from 440C. Good for them. I would gladly pay twice as much for a Daicamping made entirely from 440C with good heat treatment. Then Daicamping could make individual tools from S30V or D2 (knife blade) and earn even more. A titanium handle doesn't change anything, like in the DL7. The tool might be slightly lighter, but it doesn't really make a difference. However, if the bit holder were titanium, that would be something else. Unfortunately, many things are now made to look good rather than to be durable and functional. Glass phones, soon there will be paper cars... all just so you buy, and then buy again, and then buy again.

[@Riddick986]

Just got this tool, 2 days ago! Worth every penny! Just wondering, where can the replaceable file be found, or the double ended bits, as the bit holder is not magnetic? Any ideas? Thanks in advance 🙂

[@hvacbudget8600]

Thanks for watching! You can check out my other vids on the DL30. Short answer is Husky has a great double but set you can buy at Home Depot. On Amazon Klein has bits that work as well. The Leatherman surge file if you ground it down might work in this t shank holder. Otherwise not sure if there's a good place to buy extra files right now.

[@Riddick986]

@@hvacbudget8600 thank you, will look into getting the Leatherman file 😁

[@larrya197140]

Does this yellow version come with a sheath? I'm gonna have to get this..

[@hvacbudget8600]

Yes. A sheath, extra cutters, two saw blades and a small bit kit.

[@larrya197140]

​@@hvacbudget8600for 36.00 bucs!! Cool! Just orderd! It feels Awesome to buy this..

[@larrya197140]

For some weird reason, this feels better than buying any Leatherman!

[@parkermize]

Will diacamping cutters fit the leatherman?

[@hvacbudget8600]

No unfortunately.

[@nycbike73]

How has the tool held up long term use

[@hvacbudget8600]

Really well so far!

[@SkyGizmmo]

Nice overview on a good value. Leatherman not unlike GoPro overpriced and under delivers. Sad that I feel the need to state that. Guys like you give unbiased honest evaluations with opinions and reasoning viewpoints. Collecting is a whole other aspect.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Thanks!

[@neoaliphant]

quite agree, ive been using gopro clones for years, sjcam, gitup etc.....but i couldnt find any otehr multitools that had the surge features at the tine ( 18 monthsago) but i would definoitely get the DL30 now instead, or if i lose my surge.

[@ffjj118]

Thanks for a great review of the DL30. How do you feel about the quality of the gold colour handles? Is the colour powder-coated onto the steel or anodized? Do you think the gold colour will rub off or wear off over time? Thanks

[@hvacbudget8600]

Great question. Compared to other Swisstech models where the colors seemed spray coated this model looks a lot more finished and evenly coated. I'm not sure what the exact coating is but it looks more durable then some other budget multi tools I've handled. It probably would wear over time but it seems a step above other budget multi tool coatings.

[@ffjj118]

@@hvacbudget8600 Cool, thanks for your reply!

[@RogerNordin]

I noticed the three colors when I ordered my DL30 about two weeks ago. Still went with the classic silver color. Use the Swisstool and the Spirit X otherwise but wanted to try a multitool with a bit of Leatherman-style while the Arc comes down in price (and hardly available here in the EU - where it is available its sold for fantasy prices right now). And yes now also until they figure out and fix the cutter issue as well... The DL30 feels really solid and great value for money!

[@hvacbudget8600]

It is!!

[@ryantheodorevillareal9457]

Leatherman is still the best.

[@rafenwulf]

The DL30 puts many other multitool makers to shame, it's really too good for the price. I have the standard stainless version in my car, it helped out with several tasks already. Ordered two more, the grey ones this time, to give to my brothers. I have several Leathermen, don't have a Surge yet. I hope Leatherman will one day do a Surge Plus or something (fingers crossed for a Magnacut blade on that), until then the DL30 will be its placeholder.

[@hvacbudget8600]

It is definitely a great tool due to it's Leatherman Surge influence.

[@rafenwulf]

@@hvacbudget8600 It's a shameless clone, with some improvements, mainly the biit driver. LM's flat bits are great for the smaller tools and fit compactly in the sheath, but the Surge is supposed to be heavy duty, the flat bits simply cannot match the full size bits. I generally do not like buying clone products, but I hope the DL30 gives Leatherman some food for thought on improving their tools. I will pay the higher price gladly if I know I'm getting premium quality stuff, and LM currently disappoints in the quality department.

[@JohnDoe-el5ir]

I can tell you like brass! :)

[@hvacbudget8600]

I do!

[@rafterh2181]

Is it wrong that I carry this in Tale of Knives sheath that cost 3 times the price of the tool? 😢

[@hvacbudget8600]

LoL!

[@stevenfennell7020]

Scissors doesnt work on mine. Pity.

[@hvacbudget8600]

Is it that they don't lock? On mine you have to push it a bit hard to engage the lock.

[@stevenfennell7020]

@@hvacbudget8600 You are correct. They now work. Thankyou.

[@hvacbudget8600]

@@stevenfennell7020 Great!!

[@Multitoolsturkey]

Do you think it is as high quality as leatherman

[@hvacbudget8600]

That is a tough question. A couple days ago I would have said definitely not. I would imagine the frame and knife metal are less durable. But now that the Leatherman replacement cutters have been redesigned and break easily. The Leatherman bits people say are very soft and need replaced regularly if you can find them, my views are changing. At the moment I would say this tool with it's better cutters and 1/4" bit driver and amazing price is much closer to Leatherman.

[@seeraf]

is it solid brass or coated steel

[@hvacbudget8600]

It is not advertised as brass so I assume it is coating.

[@seeraf]

@@hvacbudget8600 does it magnetize?

[@TheInchii]

I have Bibury Peo which is a exact same as dl30. Does anyone manage to solve bit holder? Those standart bits dont sit too good, has anyone boight any bit holder extender or made any mod that would improve this? Its the only thing that i dont like with it. Any magnet mod or any good magnetic bit holder recommendations for not miliona $ 😅 would be nice

[@edwardslider6427]

The bit extension from the multiforce fits my DL30, and it has the detent ball that's needed to secure it in place. Husky offers a 37 piece screw driver with bits that also have the detent ball to add to the current bits that come with the bibury and dl30's.

[@TheInchii]

@@edwardslider6427 I have those bits I got them included but still they don't sit in strong enought, sometimes they stay on the screw 🤷🏼‍♂️. Husky is not available in Europe I think. I am thinking about putting magnets inside bit holder and usebstandart bits

[@johanesgo8096]

Don't kid me!!! 3 days after my dl30 multitool arrived, you show me this

[@hvacbudget8600]

LoL!! And Swisstech has another cool version as well but for $82.

[@johanesgo8096]

@@hvacbudget8600 In my country, even 40 dollars is quite a large sum...I can't justify 80 dollars to myself

[@anthonysmith4072]

I’m sorry but every single multitool is the same. Large tools are always scissors, blade, wavy blade, file/saw..so boring

[@hvacbudget8600]

Try out the Gerber Steady on ebay or the Gerber Cable Dawg.

[@anthonysmith4072]

@@hvacbudget8600 I’ll check that out, thanks dawg

[@EDCMECH]

Shameless copy of Leatherman Surge. 👎