New Klein 18" and 16" canvas tool bags
Just got them today (3/20/20) This is a [picture] size comparison review comparing the 16"/18" canvas bags vs my 2 year old 12" canvas bag. I will end up only keeping the 16"; the 18" is just way to large for my needs. I did the picture review because their are hardly any pictures or videos showing just how big or small these are; especially in relation to one another. Hopefully this helps someone in making a purchase. 1) the 16" laying on top of the 18" bag. They look similar, but the picture is deceiving. 2) the height difference;s to the metal hinge. 12=7" tall 16=10" 18=13" Huge differences 3) you can the overall size difference when on the 12" bad vs the 16"/18" bags 4) the 18" bag literally swallows the 16" bag 5) comparing the 12" bag inside the 16"/18" bags 6) all the stuff that was in my 12" bag filled the 16" bag up about a 1/3 of the way. Once again, huge increase in size. 7) one of the straps (16" bag) I put "leather honey" to help loosen up and protect the leather straps/handle. I did the rest after the pictures. So... I decided to upgrade from my free 12" (free from the Klein tradesman program). Nothing is wrong with it, it’s just to small for the job site. I have a few longer items that just wouldn’t fit in it (my files are roughly 14" long), and it’s not that tall. I have conduit wrenches and other tools (tap) that have sharp ends, and after two years, no wear spots or beginning of such in the canvas or vinyl. The buckles are still doing great-they still shine as bright as the day I got it. Leather straps is slightly stretched but the handles seem the same, even though I have over loaded it since day one. The metal frame and hinges are still great-no bends or buckles. The vinyl bottom wrap and feet still look great as well. No tears, snags, scratches, etc. all seem just about perfect. I have tossed this bag fully loaded around in the floor/job cart and still doing great. While I’m not a fan of what Klein has become-they still make a awesome canvas bag. It should noted this is the #8 canvas- not the cheaper lighter canvas used in most of their zipper bags. Though they do make a line or two of the #8 canvas zipper bags. While I did initially want the 18" bag, it is just way to large. Big enough the the extra dollar in price wasn’t worth it. But I also have a couple dedicated tool bags (Veto open top and Klein pocketed lineman’s bucket) that store my most commonly used tools. So if one needed something for a catch all-the 18" would be great. I just like most of my commonly stuff to be organized. My starred reviews on durability and such is based on my 12" bag. These feel the same in quality though, I will update if anything changes. Any questions just. Read more
