711L EDC Ratchet Wrench Review: A Tiny Ratchet That Unlocks Your Multi-Tool

Introduction

Some tools impress with brute force. This one impresses by being absurdly small and genuinely useful. The 711L EDC Ratchet Wrench is a miniature ratchet designed to slot into the bit port on Leatherman multi-tools, turning an already handy tool into something with real 90-degree ratcheting capability. It weighs just six tenths of an ounce, it is made of steel, and it costs around $22, which is a surprisingly low price for the level of machining quality on display.

What the 711L EDC Ratchet Wrench Is

At its core, this is a tiny bit-driving ratchet. It is steel and heavy duty in construction, but that does not make it a heavy-duty tool. 711L is upfront about it being a low-torque device: the steel lever arm is strong enough that you would destroy the ratchet mechanism long before you feel meaningful resistance at the handle. Some competing ratchets apparently build a deliberate weakness into the handle so it deforms before the mechanism fails, but with the 711L you simply need to respect its torque limits.

It is designed to fit the bit port on Leatherman tools, and the brand also states compatibility with SOG. In practice, finding the right SOG bit-driver port may take some checking on your particular model.

Build Quality and Design Details

The machining is excellent. The ratchet uses a 60-tooth mechanism, which means short, precise swings in tight spaces, and there is a small switch to reverse the drive direction. The fit and finish genuinely look like they should cost more than they do.

One practical note for buyers: it ships from Taiwan, so ordering through Amazon took roughly a month to arrive and required a shipping charge. If you are not in a hurry, the wait is easy to justify at this price.

Bit Retention: A Small but Meaningful Advantage

Although the ratchet itself carries no markings, some bits have small indentations near the base, and the 711L locks into those actively. Releasing the bit requires pressing a button on the tool. Compare that with the passive friction retention of a standard Leatherman bit port, where a small spring and friction do the holding, and the difference is easy to appreciate when the tool is inverted or working overhead.

Why a 90-Degree Ratchet Matters

Sliding the ratchet into a Leatherman bit port gives you ratcheting at 90 degrees rather than the on-axis ratcheting of Leatherman’s own add-on driver. In cramped spaces, that orientation change alone can be the difference between finishing the job and fighting the fastener. Add a bit adapter and it becomes a small socket wrench; pair it with an extender and you can amplify the leverage when you can get the tool straight onto the fastener.

For scale, it dwarfs comparisons in the other direction: a small Snap-on 90-degree quarter-inch ratchet looks huge next to it, and even a regular quarter-inch ratchet towers over it.

Who This Tiny Ratchet Is For

This is a tool for the everyday carry crowd, the people who enjoy a well-made pocket solution as much as the problem it solves. It pairs naturally with an EDC setup: spare Leatherman bits, a saw blade, an extra file, and a bit extender all fit into a small kit, with the ratchet as the piece that makes the rest of it more capable.

711L makes only a handful of other tools, but several of them look genuinely high-end, and the brand is worth exploring further. As multi-tool add-on accessories go, this may well be the favorite: a fun piece to pull out and use, and a practical way to amplify a multi-tool you already carry.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The main caveats are the price plus shipping charge, and the roughly month-long delivery time. It is also strictly a low-torque tool, so anyone expecting to lean on it like a full-size ratchet will be disappointed. Finally, SOG compatibility is claimed but less clear-cut in practice, so Leatherman owners are the safest audience.

Conclusion

The 711L EDC Ratchet Wrench is a beautifully machined, featherweight ratchet that slots into a Leatherman bit port and adds genuine 90-degree ratcheting with active bit retention. At around $22, it is an easy recommendation for EDC enthusiasts who want to get more out of a multi-tool they already own.