Occidental Leather 5520 Tool Holder Review

Fantastic extra pouch for my fancy ball tools and the hammer hook holds my M-12 fuel percussion pistol perfectly. Worth the money for an electrician who doesn't want a 25 pound tool on a hip. I can also switch to my Kleins, wire strippers, 11 in 1, flat head and side cutters when doing an evaluation or light maintenance. Perfect bag, I would very much like to buy again!

Very strong hammer hanger. I work indoors and reach for my regular bags in the morning. The only downside I noticed is that the pencil slot is very high. I don't like full length pencils and I usually cut them off. Because of this, I can't use the pencil until it's too hard to get it out of the slot. The other downside is the included tool guard, which narrows to catch anything that isn't a knife/chisel. I like to carry a shape stick in it, but it gets caught on the guard when I pull it out. At

I bought the 5520 and 5523 for the lightweight and compact tool belts designed for general DIY jobs. This combo packs quite a few tools and allows me to have a wide range of troubleshooting tools at my fingertips without being too unwieldy. A bonus I didn't anticipate is that my drivers fit in the hammer loop. So I ordered a hammer loop in the middle of my back to use when I use a drill. The quality of these bags is excellent. Fully loaded with a hammer and drill bit, it's a bit heavy for the…

I originally wanted to use this 5-in-1 holder as the base for an ultra-lightweight tool belt with a pocket. To be honest it worked great and this case makes a great roll. If I just framed every day (I'm a reenactor carpenter so jack of all trades) I'd continue to use it all the time because it streamlines installation. But I ended up resorting to two pockets and a hammer holster on the back because I didn't have room for fancy tools on a day-to-day basis. But this thing is amazing and I will…

If you're just using this for a quick proper bag it would be better than trying to use it as a rear hammer hook. It's just a lot of stuff in one place and it takes a while for the skin to come off so you have to struggle to get the tools in and out. The plastic chisel holder can be removed and placed elsewhere in the bag if required. Because next to a chisel, a screwdriver, a knife, a lot doesn't fit in. But removing it leaves a large leather case measuring 1" x 2" x 6" which is much more…

The full Oxy tool bag is too heavy and bulky for me. I've tried to get used to it, but I just don't use all the pockets in a full tool bag. On the right I have a pencil in the front slot, a hammer in the loop, a utility or olfa in the "pliers" slot, pulled out the Oxy Shield tool and my 8" channel lock side cutters fit perfectly and I put a thick sharpie in the back slot. Perfect! On the left I have a Green Builders Oxy zip pocket with an additional pocket behind the strap holder. The Oxy…

I was looking for a small tool holder for jobs that don't require a large tool set. I've shopped at big stores and have never seen anything that appears to be high quality and durable. The Occidental 5520 5-in-1 tool holder may be more expensive than those I've seen elsewhere, but it's without a doubt the best in terms of craftsmanship and thoughtfulness, which I think its design demonstrates. I have already used this tool holder for a few small jobs around the house and it has given me the…

I've been looking for a small tool holder for a long time. My requirements were leather construction and manufacturing in the USA. None of my local hardware stores had anything like this, so I went online and started looking. Occidental was one of the results that appeared repeatedly and received very good quality marks. I spent a lot of time looking at models before settling on the 5520. It's mostly used around the home, so I needed a hammer loop and room for a few others. Tool. I left out the

In addition to my January 2017 review (see additional pictures) this case is fantastic. After almost a year of intensive daily use in a busy steel mill, this bag has held up remarkably well. The stitching is still as strong as ever and nothing is torn, bent, warped or broken. This is definitely one of the best purchases I've made. This case really lives up to its name, and the build quality and construction have yet to disappoint me. In the shop, we constantly bump into chafing edges, sparks…