Best Wrench Comparison (You Won't Believe Who Wins!)

Ultimate Wrench Comparison (Snap-On vs.... EVERYONE!) We are testing the myth of "You Get What You Pay For". We picked up 16 10mm Combination Wrenches and we have put them through the wringer to see who will come out on top. Trust me, you will be stunned by the results and will never look at the tool world the same again. Also, I will be doing a Post Mortem follow up video for more fun facts. So make sure you subscribe and ring that dang bell!
Here are the tools tested:
Husky: thd.co/2XKwmpj
Gearwrench: amzn.to/2XKiw6i
Tekton*: bit.ly/2LxpsgL
Duralast: bit.ly/32ytpGY
SK: amzn.to/2JE7F5a
Carlyle: napaau.to/2JBsHRM
Kobalt: low.es/2YaSYi2
Pittsburgh: bit.ly/2xNRDiv
MAC: bit.ly/2XNnNtY
Proto: amzn.to/2O1XDPD
Matco: bit.ly/2M6I86v
Snap-On: bit.ly/2JNKvYS
Craftsman: low.es/2M6IolZ
Sunnex: amzn.to/2JARN3g
Wright: amzn.to/2XQQgPx
Williams: amzn.to/2NYetyB
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[@denoftools]

UPDATE: Someone pointed out that there was a typo on the Box Width for the HF tool. This moved it up higher in the ranking and that knocked the Husky down enough so that GEARWRENCH was in first with Husky and Tekton tied for second. Sorry for the error. FYI on the testing method... The challenge here was to come up with a way to scientifically show how much effort was being used and weigh that against the performance of the tool. As such I could not just simply test if they would or would not strip a nut. So I reversed the workflow. We used a breaker bar attached to a digital torque meter and clamped into a jawhorse. Then put a 10mm hex drive on that and used that as our testbed. Any tool that failed to hold was given a second try. All of the tools that failed on the first attempt also failed on all subsequent attempts. Spreadsheet for the full specs and scores: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kWKZHaU7_phGYuOzgH-WsNOuIkyVGg_gWYbUJH_ARu4/edit#gid=0 Tools being tested are: Carlyle, Craftsman, Duralast, Gearwrench, Husky, Kobalt, MAC, Matco, Pittsburgh, Proto/Blackhawk, SK, Snap-On, Sunnex, Tekton, Williams, and Wright. Cost for tools varied from $33 to under $3, however, price was not taken into account for the scoring. I'll let you all weigh in on that.

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

Lol, not some bad ideas on testing 😉 And those are the gloves I use too! Lol. I enjoyed watching this. So keep it up. And I also might be joining you guys with these tests too soon. Edit: But with all that being said When I heard you say something about the Bauer impact having 450FtLbs of torque. I was sitting here like. "No I dont think it is...Lol." To me saying that thing produces 450FtLbs is almost like calling it a 20v tool. If I'm not mistaken the 450ftlbs is its "nut busting rating" but I could be wrong on that. Also I think that I see an adapter on it which is helping tourqe loss. As well as the length of the impact 10mm Allen socket. Not that it affected the test results that much. Lol. But thought I would mention it. Of course I know that you understand battery charge & age and how that affects the out of the tool too. But how about air hoses? And how hose sizes can increase the output of an airtool while we are talking about impact gun tourqe ratings. IM DEFINITELY Not bashing you (Red the friendly neighborhood tool bear). I'm actually just trying to help you grow and better yourself. Beacuse I believe that's how we learn. and secondly you've got soo many hungry eyes on you these days Too. Oh and before I forget. Have you Ever thought about attaching the tourqe meter to something really solid like the ball hitch???? Then tighten the hell out of it with a breaker bar and a cheater bar attached to that? It would work better than that breaker bar and clamp set up you got now... Personally for myself I'm thinking about making something special for this from a ball hitch or a very large bolt and nut and attaching it to something really solid like my work bench. For my own testing videos. I'm going to leave this playlist below here for ya Red. And If he happens to see and read this maybe Jeff too. Just maybe I'll be able to pass on some knowledge to you Red him too. If not. Whatever. No harm no foul.🤙🏻✊🏻👍🏻 kzbin.info/aero/PL-yfutNXXv30bl0FVJub2MoeOb2JCbslt Oh and #BoycottBradsWorkbench lol. Love ya Brad....And your moms bell.🤭

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Hello my friend bear, why don't you pin your comment. :)

[@brianmack6285]

I assume the 6.44 should be 0.644 in the box width column for the HF wrench. It might change the ranking for that category.

[@denoftools]

Damn! Good catch though. Thanks!

[@brianmack6285]

@@denoftools Thank You for all that testing!

[@truckerpeterose]

If SnapOn loses this battle, the Bear will have to go into early hibernation. Some SnapOn dealer will try to make a rug out of you and and finance it to some poor newby technician.

[@ShainAndrews]

Funny you mention that. My dealer was pitching me on some bear skin drawer liners the other day.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Bases on the criteria, they didn't do the worst but they didnt win either.

[@robertmassey9702]

I'd buy that rug...

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

@@robertmassey9702 but it's our tool bear friend. You couldn't! Back to the tools. I think the high end ones give sooner because other than the claw opening up, slightly softer metal works on fasteners better. My harder cheaper tools, as proven by the bear, what I've noticed, make the fastener fail rather than succeeding in taking the fastener off. Obviously, less rust, less notice of wanting a better tool. It rains a lot where I live. Thankfully it's not a salt lick for the dear but there's enough rust that I know what I'm talking about...I wouldn't have this clear picture without these tests even if they didn't consider what I'm talking about.

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

Snap on tools are no longer made with same quality they were 30,40yrs ago.i have some older snap on stuff that was my grandfathers tools and after 40+ years they still are strong as hell and work great.have a lot of newer tools from snap on that I've bought within last 5,6yrs and every one of the newer snap on tools suck.screw drivers they make are imo some of the worst you can buy.twisted every flat head on all the new style screw drivers and i shit you not but the first time I used the #2 phillips two of the teeth or whatever they are called that bite into screw snapped off with hardly any effort whatsoever.all of the battery powered cordless tools they make really suck.$800 for new lithium impact gun I own and its burned up 3 times in the 5yrs I've owned it not to mention costs me roughly $160 everytime it burned up to have it fixed.for battery powered tools I feel Milwaukee makes the best.they cost a bit more then snap on but out of the the Milwaukee battery powered tools I own I never had a problem with.only reason I ever even bought snap on these days is because if I needed something and couldn't afford to pay for it flat out I could put it on account and pay weekly for it other so for me it was about convenience.other then that I would not ever recommend snap on tools to anyone these days.

[@HansPacker]

The way that Craftsman was sold and brought back breaks my heart. I have Craftsman tools that are hard used and more than 40 years old, and they are completely different from what they make now.

[@sparks2429]

He should do a video of old craftsman vs new craftsman tools.

[@BilgemasterBill]

Indeed. I've got a lotta old school Craftsman stuff too, much of it fished out of thrift store bins, with two big elderly Craftman toolboxes full of the good old stuff being a crazy recent neighborhood curbside find that had a handwritten "For Recycling" sign on it. The old gear indeed just seems "better" finishwise than the new. Yet I'm still grateful for The Bear's tip on that $99 224-piece boxed kit from Ace just a while back, if only because I no longer need to spend a half hour pawing through the inventory for that 13/16ths wrench or whatever. It's ALL there laid out neatly with NO gaps, and I know precisely where to find everything. And honestly, even the newer Craftsman's more than good enough for the shabby knuckle-bashing Harbor Freight wielding likes of me.

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Craftsman have been made by various companies for decades. They were just Sears generic tool brand.

[@RLSteffler]

@@aussiehardwood6196 that's what they mean of course. Craftsman branded tools used to be made by companies like Danaher, WF, Pratt Read, all in USA and now they're mostly Chinese made tools, and generally not as good as Gearwrench or Tekton for similar money.

[@jo-vf7rc]

Got craftsman tools from the 40 to 22 best tools or deftly the 50s

[@bondovwvw]

Break them all and see who has the easiest return .

[@tstahler5420]

Used to be Craftsman, just take it to Sears and they would hand you a new one.

[@sparkysurvivalist9507]

T Stahler they do the same at my Lowe’s...

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Harbor freight will always take them. I always get the sigh and eye roll slamming the tool on table with a heavy tap on their keyboard. But they take it. They know it’s shit.

[@koolbeans1196]

Snapon, stops at my work every Thursday. Hand him broken tool. Get handed a brand new one.

[@koolbeans1196]

@@mandapalque i have heard some bad things from others. But my snO on guy kenny league is the man.. super awesome guy

[@vegasboy7]

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball! Lol

[@remiel3315]

RIP Lucky, gone too soon.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Dodge..... a cry-slurr (Chrysler) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@noahlehman1408]

Diesel tech here. I have a full set of wrights and love them. There's a lot of high torque applications I use them for and the thicker handle is what won me over, also their grip system is unparalleled to any other wrench I've used

[@wthigo77]

The first test is inacurate. What made you stop applying pressure. Looks like you just stopped when you wanted to. You should of pushed them till they all failed.

[@oakley5]

wthigo77 yup should have hung a 100 lbs from it. Consistency

[@deepsquat600]

yeah I didn't understand for instance stopping on the harbor freight at whatever poundage it was the wrench didn't slip he just ran out of strength

[@rabie4x4]

Should have also supported the end of the hex where it doesn't flex downward causing inaccuracies.

[@lunchlady2023]

wthigo77 agreed. All the tests looked like they where not scientific at all. How would you get accurate readings from any of those.

[@rich1879]

This bear is nutten but a bull in a China closet, does he really think he did a fair test? Or does he think we are that stupid?

[@ronaldmercer9616]

I love when the strap on truck comes to our state road shed , I always offer to give him a tour of my husky tool box full of paid for tools and nothing broken, he never seems amused

[@nitrorc4life1]

I can understand why, good for , he doesn’t care my friend.

[@zsar31]

Tekton warrant is second to no one, I’ve warrantied tools several times, no questions asked!!! Great tools, great quality, excellent warranty, fairly priced !

[@tezkr]

"i've warrantied tools several times" lol

[@zsar31]

tezkr get a life

[@andrewsalazar98]

@@zsar31 he makes a good point. However, take into account the price of the tools and it’s worth it.

[@zsar31]

@@dodgesportsman772 No I just actually use my tools. I buy tools to use not just collect in a box. I guess in wrenching regularly and you are weekend warrior

[@zsar31]

@@dodgesportsman772 I’m sure, everybody is elite online. Cool story guy

[@kurtsimmons1587]

Myself when I discovered Harbor Freight I started using the Pittsburgh wrenches. I’ve never had an issue with them. One thing if you need to break a bolt or nut loose you use the box end first. Now that they’ve come out with ratcheting wrenches you don’t have to worry to much about the opened end wrenches. That is unless you have a tight area and need an opened end wrench.

[@fixitallpaul4847]

Financing tools is a fancy way of saying imma take a pay cut. I would finance a high end scan tool but not from a truck.

[@bigwrenchgarage1360]

Put all the wrenches on the same way. The angle of the heads makes a big difference when pressure is applied. Several of the wrenches you put on upside down which allows them to slip off easier when you apply force to the wrench. Watch the snapon and you'll see you put it on opposite of others.

[@nitrorc4life1]

Nope, test yourself, a proper built wrench will pull as much torque either way, an ole wives tale

[@makingtechsense126]

Very interesting results. I bought some ratcheting Gear Wrench wrenches a while back and they seemed well made so I am glad to see that they did well. Makes me feel good about the purchase. I do have to say, Husky and Pittsburgh, along with Tekton, will be my go-to brands for now.

[@heavychevy383]

im a serious dyi-er & ive had my sk wrenches for a million years now & i absolutly love em! & ive been using gearwrench sine their introduction & have never had an issue (well, the 1 exception was a ratcheting end that bound up, but in all fairness i was pretty much standing on it, but i flipped it around & went the other way & it freed itself up & im still using it many years later with no problems) ...but i will say, as far as husky goes, ive got quite a few husky items (but in all fairness, none of their wrenches) & they all seem to be a good solid "bang for the buck" & no complaints on my end using them in a weekend-warrior context... really enjoy the videos man, thanx

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

My box is full of Snap On tools. I needed a 1 1/4" combo wrench. Snap On wanted $130. The Tekton was $30. I just bought my first Tekton wrench. I'll see how I like it.

[@Boatflipit]

Same I got most of my tools in snap on but need 15/16 - 1 1/2 and plus size metric how do you like them?

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Brett Barr The Tekton has been fine. Well worth the savings.

[@alexl3283]

How did it go?

[@CrimFerret]

I'd flat out disqualify (mark in red) any of them that took any damage from the hand torque test. That includes the ones that opened, cleaved, flaked, slipped, or wouldn't release (that means the part you were tightening bit into the wrench). Testing short vs full length would obviously bias a hand torque test. It looks to me like the ones from Lowes, Home Depot, and Harbor Freight (If you'd gotten one of similar length) win for ones easy to get at brick and mortar stores and Tekton by far for ordering online. I didn't check the others, but Tekton works out to around $3/wrench bought as a set. I'll also point out you can get them in sets either in the usual plastic holders or in roll up pouches for the same price which some might prefer if they were going in a hand carried tool bag or box. I know you hate the whole 'buy once, cry once' thing, but given the prices Tekton charges, it would be more like a couple sniffles at worst. ;-). I see no need to replace tools I already have, but for new purchases, they will certainly be given serious consideration. As far as being a Tekton affiliate. As long as you disclose it (which you do) and they are a quality product (which they are). I see no problem.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I especially appreciate the last paragraph. KZbin wants sponsored people to admit it. As far as affiliates go, I don't think KZbin requires mentioning it, but honest youtubers are rewarded for their efforts by reasonable people like you and me. Your tool comment was great too, I just didn't have anything to add. I suppose I could say if I needed another set I'd go Tekton, but I don't and seeing these torture tests match my experiences with Duralast, Matco, Pittsburgh, and Husky is enough for me to call them very valid tests. I'm a little less about the tools and a little more about the repairs on my channel but it'd be great to have a thoughtful person like you around if you'd like to take a look.

[@CrimFerret]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado I'll take a look.

[@jdub229r]

After doing a bunch of research, I bought both big rolls of Tekton SAE & Metric, actually retired my 1970s vintage snap-ons. Retired my vintage Snap-on chrome sockets too, replaced them with Tekton in 3/8 drive & Wright in 1/2. I'm using cordless ratchets in my shop these days, no need to break my matching set of chromes.

[@huntguy3831]

Jdubski NC How do you like their sockets? I’ve been thinking about picking some up

[@marcuscook5145]

​@@huntguy3831 I don't have their regular sockets yet, but I can big time vouch for their impact sockets. They fit like a glove and have taken all the abuse my big Makita impact can dish out without any signs of wear or loose fit.

[@AaBB-ks6oc]

$33 for one wrench. yeah, that's what a cult looks like.

[@screwhead6274]

Aa BB I paid 54 for a snap on 19mm lmao

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

I found mine for free in the woods. :P

Tyler Norwood wow you’re so cool, does your mom let you say the f word too?

[@kylesonsalla7620]

Until your co worker rounds a bolt with his Pittsburgh wrench and you walk over with a flank drive plus and spin it out for him, you won't understand. Happens often at my work place.

[@marcuscook5145]

@@kylesonsalla7620 I like how you compared it to the cheapest possible wrench instead of a whole slew of mid-priced options that perform as well or better than the overpriced cult wrench. Tekton is an absolute steal at it's price point. And they do not have a tendency to round off bolts. Ditto for Gearwrench.

[@rhysjones4988]

In your first test when you push down, you are holding the wrenches upside down. They are not designed for what you are doing. Sometimes we have to use wrenches backwards in a tight spot, but usually not to failure.

[@troymullen7924]

my thoughts exactly

[@nitrorc4life1]

Indifferent, it’s been done by many, I was a of thought on being directional for fastener grip, no no, all angles are for hand clearance open end will do same either direction to failure.

[@_P0tat07_]

Actually that impact wrench test is a fairly accurate test if you think about it. I regularly take nuts and bolts off with an impact and a wrench behind it. Never would have thought to see a test of this nature by it actually makes quite a bit of sense to me.

[@Qpoueoor]

I just bought a KDX 200 and realized my old craftsman set I got back in HS is missing a lot! I’m 49 so I’ve dragged this set around for a while. Since I don’t use tools often I plan on buying the husky set from Home Depot. 4 miles from my house. Now if I could only remember how to use them. Thanks tool bear

[@pizzawarlord9232]

I am a dyi guy. I love my 30 and 40 yr old Craftsman stuff I inherited from my dad. Got some no name ones for any missing sizes. The Husky surprised me and will be considered if I need any replacements in near future. Thanks for vid as Husky was never in the picture before

[@82lube]

I'm a tool hoarder & have & have lots of these including the Snap-on... I love the Carlyle & Tekton for their price, performance & feel... From the feel I want to think my Carlyle & Snap-on came off the same assembly line. The BEST I have found in 25 years though are "MIT" Full Polished, Long & a V pocket on the open end. In 25 years I have NEVER broken one & the Chrome still looks NEW. I just bought a set from Harbor Freight that look Identical to my MIT & I believe they are both knock offs of The Full Polished Long Wright brand with the V pocket. Great review, really enjoy your input & sharing your experiences.

[@Conqueef-tadoor]

FYI: Tekton is actually MIT. Same company, but MIT changed the name to Tekton a few years ago.

[@82lube]

@@Conqueef-tadoor Cool Deal, Thanks for the Info.

[@nicknac81]

Interesting first test on the open end wrench using a digital torque wrench and a 10mm allen. Why were some of wrenches facing differing directions than the second half of the test? There is a reason the open ended side is shaped that way, test all of the wrenches the same way to keep the results accurate.

[@johnofsometrades938]

I work as a mechanic and all on my combination wrenches are husky. I think they are great for the money. I was thinking about buying a name brand set before I saw this video. I don't think ill replace these now!

[@juancuelloespinosa]

I'm impressed you were able to keep the bear bodypart references straight wait, what am I talking about, you're obviously a bear

[@richardrivers1409]

I respectfully disagree with you on pittsburgh wrench.I feel that because they landed in the middle of the pack and their price,they made a very respectable showing.I would proudly use mine every day.

[@michaelmcgregor3108]

My only worry is when they do break, how much will it cost to fix your now broken hand?

[@Tiito323]

Same. I bought a metric and standard set for my beginner sets and have been working on semis for 3 years now. They're made real well.

[@richardrivers1409]

First - you indicate THEY are going to break. Second- you say when (they)do break it's going end with a broken hand.Third- you ask a question about the cost to fix the broken hand.Now if you know (they) will break,and you know the hand will be broken,then why don't you know how much it will cost to fix the broken hand.I know i'm going to have a migrain.I wonder how much a bottle of Ibuprofin cost. MR MCGREGOR YOU WORRY TO MUCH

[@deepsquat600]

@@michaelmcgregor3108 are you saying that a Snap-On never breaks or slips first of all I can't remember the last time I ever ran into a bolt that I had to use open and on that I had to push with all my might or pull can you think of a situation where you headed to that....I would also love to see them check out the box ranch ones that pull on the box wrench as hard as we can put a pipe on it let's go

[@michaelmcgregor3108]

@@richardrivers1409 it cost me $8590 to fix my broken 3rd and 4th metacarpal. 3 screws in the 3rd and 5 screws and a plate in my 4th

[@russwilcox42]

I've become a huge fan of Tekton, I work heavy industrial work using impact sockets, hand sockets, wrenches, pliers, and screwdrivers daily. I previously had Proto, and Snap-On. After many failures and breaking tools I have since sold off my proto and snap on tools for Tekton. I havent had a single tekton tool break yet. I use them daily, under heavy uses. I've fallen in love with the brand.

[@greensfarmland]

I have backyard wrenched for 45 years, and have used many cheap tools, because my money went into carpenter tools. I started replacing my tools with Husky tools, because of ease of access. I have not had any problems with them at all. I have been buying Tekton Tools as well, because just like I was explaining to my wife. I like using a tool with a little slop, due to dirt and grim on the fasteners. But if I feel that the tool is going to round off the fastener then I go for the tool with tighter tolerance, while the tool that felt like it was going to slip cleaned the fastener for me. Also same thing with ratchets, high end ratchets get used when I need those extra teeth in the gear for those tight spaces. Thanks for the video.

[@nitrorc4life1]

I solve this by wiping, spraying and cleaning nuts a bolts off, I mean there is rag in my back pocket at all times. We too work in the “backyard”

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

One thing all these tests have in common, the most expensive brands NEVER win top honors. No matter who does the test.

[@jake-mv5oi]

My USA craftsman has gotten the job done so far as a DIY'er/shadetree, but I'll have a set of SK one day when I have the money. Loved the fit and finish and way they felt in the hand when I was in the navy.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

That Matco fail at 300ish ft lbs is entirely accurate as I have that set. Sure, I don't have a torque tester, but I know for a fact that I can't put max force on those like I can on pittsburgh and husky...it's the quicker claw design which makes lighter work fast, but it isn't as good for super heavy work.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

So you could say, it has it's place. Plus, only tool truck wrenches go extra long. Those cheaper brands, as far as I know, there are a lot and a few I didn't know about, but as far as I know, only tool truck wrenches can be bought in extra long. That's why I got Matco. One of very few that made extra long wrenches. The claws on them help with rusty bolts, but it also can help them let go when you really push them, but it'll still work for light duty until the tool truck shows up (and yes, I've been farther from my man's route before and it'd take 2 to 4 weeks, but I also have 3 wrenches of every kind except the big expensive ones, so that's how I get by in the meantime - using Harbor Freight or Husky).

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado I'm pretty sure Pittsburgh makes them in extra long

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

@@dustinpomeroy8817 I'm pretty sure they have a longer set too, but they're still an inch shorter and that extra inch is severely needed. There's a really annoying motor mount on 3.6 or 3.8 litter Chevys in certain years for example, where there isn't enough room for even my smallest Matco ratchet. And yet the bolt is far enough away that I'm barely reaching it with my longest Matco wrench. It's nearly impossible. Lose an inch and it's so hard a normal person will quit until they have a better, or at least longer tool.

[@brandonsizemore3619]

Now I feel even better about a recent purchase. A set of Husky, USA combo wrenches, 1/4 to 1-1/2, no skips, for $20. along with a Craftsman USA Allen set, a ParX speed handle, and a vintage Blue Point by Snap On adjustable wrench. Plus a handful of other stuff. Craigslist yay! thanks Bear, always great stuff!

[@landonashby2029]

Just a shade tree looking to upgrade. For a long time I've contemplated the Husky but seeing what I've seen in the year or so I think I'm gonna go with Tekton. Honestly the main point you can't beat that warranty and they don't skip sizes.

[@TylerTickler]

I've owned my Tekton wrenches for a year now... I absolutely love them!

[@MrSupernova111]

The word Tekton sounds too much like a goofy word. I refuse to buy them.

[@lordrichard8184]

I’ve got the husky wrenches and sockets. I really like them a lot! Great video and info!!

[@SimplyStreetClothing]

I have a few "non-tool truck" brands that i have been enjoying lately, Tekton probably my top choice, i also bought some 3/8 impact from capri recently that came on a westlerling rail and they have been good so far

[@kermitefrog64]

My Dad used Craftsman from Sears. He bought me a set of Craftsman from Sears for a graduation gift in 1980 and the tools are still in regular use and I have had no problems all these years. I will still buy Craftsman and I still buy from Sears because they stand up to the test of time.

[@hsulli6715]

Love this video. Great content.I make my living wrenching on aircraft for a major airline for the last 20 yrs could not agree more Stay off the tool truck!! 90% of the time there are better /cheaper options 👍👍.

[@amisanthropicman]

Your results are equally valid, of course, but in the sets of wrenches I own the gearwrench open ends spread much easier than the snap on ones do.

[@mikey358976]

Old school mechanic here, in my years of automotive mechanic, as far as best quality wrenches, back in the day it was Craftsman's wrenches, but now as time progress, and wrenches are being improved, my overall best wrenches now are the Icon Anti-slip combination wrenches. Now for ratcheting wrenches, either SK X-frame, the mac tools, or the Milwaukee, but hay that's just my opinion. But overall cool review.

[@jonathanedwards6366]

For me, I bought Husky because I found a 300 piece set barely used (like 5 pieces were used) in the box at a pawn shop for $75. I'm also a former HD employee and stockholder. I wrench on the weekends and I have only had one torx bit socket break. I can't complain at all for the $$ I spent.

[@jacobchamblee819]

I have the craftsmans gun metal chrome wrenchs from Lowe's they are finished product think that wrench would have scored alot higher. Love the videos and the live stream keep em coming. Shine on bear

[@marcuscook5145]

I've been addicted to Tekton lately! Just ordered the full US-made screwdriver set since I don't like the handles on the current Klein stuff and I'm about to order the big combination wrench set. I was tempted to shell out the $500 for the US-made Wright wrenches, but that Tekton deal is just too good to beat... a tad under half of Wright's price for a full SAE and Metric set.

[@Rodbuilder109]

I am a DIYer and I have never thought that the big tool trucks were worth the money. I have mostly craftsman because at the time I needed tools that was what was the easiest to find. Also with the reputation they were the ones for me. Keep it up great videos.

[@GH-oi2jf]

Tool trucks are for professionals. They are selling not only tools, but service. I (not a pro) did buy one Snap-on socket once, though. I bought theirs because I knew the narrower shoulder would give me clearance I needed.

[@rigsby7255]

Farmer here been using the craftsman full polished wrenches for about a year now and have been very happy with them. Also gear wrench and some SK mixed in

[@Silentroller93]

Looks like the husky wrench beat the snap on, more cost doesn’t always mean better.

[@pfmcdermott1]

“Super easy, barley an inconvenience.” Thank you! When you said “super easy...” and paused, I said “barely an inconvenience.” And then you said it! Thank you! Nice reference! Edit: typo

[@magillmo1]

I use Husky tools for everything. I'm not a pro, but I like the convenience, return policy, and the quality is good for me. Plus veteran's discount on everything at Home Depot.

[@andythompson3528]

I bought the Milwaukee max bite wrenches a while back and they are awesome. Good quality overall and good price (depending on where you buy them)

[@bartenz4307]

Try flipping your points system, 1st gets the most points, last place gets 1. This will allow you to weight the performance catagory, by say 2x, because performance counts especially if you want it to last. My 2¢

[@BradsWorkbench]

😢 looks like Proto, Williams, and Wright have dropped off in quality. I don’t have any of their new stuff. But the Proto professionals I do have are definitely not super short like that. If you’re ever interested in comparing old school to new school let me know.

[@kennethstephens8046]

Brads Workbench that’s not proto. It’s Blackhawk by proto. It’s their budget line of tools compared to the proto labeled stuff

[@BradsWorkbench]

Nathan I don’t think he had anything to gain with any of them winning

[@BradsWorkbench]

Nathan you should make a video and show what a difference the Proto professional makes. I bet a lot of people, the bear included, would love to see that 👍🏼

[@markam306]

Brad, Look up this channel’s next video on testing the box ends of these wrenches. He uses a cheater pipe and takes each one to failure, the Wright withstood the most torque by far.

[@realpatriot5896]

I got a set of ratcheting combo Gearwrench for less than 30 at Sears a couple of years ago. Good wrenches!

[@adriannurse1502]

I am a hobbyist. I have been looking at Tekton and Icon. I am seriously considering Tekton. The more I see of them the more impressed I am.

[@xxMTxxDEWxx]

Hard to beat Tekton. Great tools.

[@donaldhollums3278]

I would say for convenience of purchase and warranty, I’d go with the local purchase first over the I-net and tool truck purchases.

I agree with you, almost all hand tools have a life-time warranty, I’m not sure why anyone would want to buy the one that’s hardest to warranty.

[@fk4515]

Actually the best wrenches of those I've accumulated over the last 40 years was a cheap set of "Drop Forged Brazil" from K Mart. They don't have a pretty finish but feel good on your hand and in 40 years I haven't broken one and they look about the same as they did when new. I have some other wrenches that are name brand made in India or China that aren't bad and have served me well. But then I haven't wrenched professionally in 35 years or so. Not to say there isn't a place for tool truck tools, the set of 12 point line wrenches I got form Snap On 35 years ago have bailed me out of a few situations over the years. But then I've got some old Husky (pre Home Depot, probably Pre WWII) that I use a lot and a few oddballs like a Vlcek that are my go-to.

[@AlexZanderMuro]

when i was a train mechanic we had the Williams Supercombo wrench sets and i always loved them; fit great in my hands for every size and the bit of extra width and rounding on the handles was super comfortable and let you really crank on them. might give a look into the SK wrenches though, as they seem to be a good, much more accessible alternative

[@brianbowman5402]

I enjoyed watching! Any one brand has a variation from one wrench to another. Maybe taking 3 or 5 of each would give a better expectation of performance range, i.e. more pseudo scientific. I was disappointed in the results. My SnapOn tools are pretty old. So, I hope they would have fared better than the new ones. I have a few other brands of wrenches, etc. and IMO the feel of SnapOn is without compare. They are a bit thinner in general, so the open end will not be as strong. But that is part of what makes them feel so good and the open end is not where I recommend torquing.

[@obilingful]

You should’ve used the flank drive wrench for snap on, it’s made specifically for high torque. The one you used had no teeth on the inside making your tests less accurate.

[@davidpowell3347]

fd+ not just flank drive

[@juancuelloespinosa]

I've loved gearwrench for years, and this test gives some validity to me that I was on to something. great looking and performing tool for less than middle of the road price

[@Isaiah-ft5nx]

Grew up with my dad having his beloved snap on tools, and I’m a die hard fan of husky tools. Good prices, good warranty(if your near a good Home Depot), and they typically have a good overall fit and finish. Keep your snap on and I’ll keep my money!

[@julie4101]

You are testing half the wrenches upside down, they are designed to hold in a certain direction.

[@RL-RL]

You are correct! The open end of a wrench is angled for a reason to get the most leverage. Some one taught you well!

[@shanhannum7696]

I noticed it to, thought I better check the comments and make sure no one else mentioned it, before I did

[@RL-RL]

@@shanhannum7696 I was about to post this comment until I read yours. Taught many years ago by the best in the country how to work on cars and use tools properly.

[@truckerpeterose]

Julie Sorry but you are all incorrect about the proper way to use the open end of a wrench. They are designed to catch a fastener at multiple angles to get a few degrees of movement. When you flip the wrench it gives you a different degree of offset to get it on the nut head. This is why they make angle wrench sets. The double open ends give you 4 options to engage a fastener. So technically if a wrench is”upside down” it is still giving to same torque ability, just at a different degree of engagement.

[@RL-RL]

@@truckerpeterose True about being able to use it in multiple directions, but completely wrong about your comment. The open end is angled as to get the most torque to loosen and tighten a nut or bolt. I went to SAM tech and millions of dollars are spent on the top teachers, teaching proper techniques of tool usage. Back yard usage doesn't amount to why and how tools are designed by engineers.

[@brotherbrian1]

I've been pretty happy with my Kobalt set. (Especially for half price.) Just wish they were a little bit longer in some instances.

[@ZetaN7]

I bought a nine piece tekton combination wrench to break loosen oil drain plugs for my job. Unfortunately I've suffered from two problems from it. Length and grip page. Now they're the only ones that will sell a non-skipped set without buying the wrenches separately. Now I decided to buy a Duralast 14mm combination wrench from Autozone. Just to test out at work. It had the two things I was looking for. Length and grip page. Also my work place is less than an half a mile from a Autozone store. I can just walk over there to get a replacement instantly without having to wait for 3 days of shipping.

[@ZetaN7]

And now that I found out APEX tools makes Duralast as well as Gearwrench. I'll be buying a bit more of Duralast down the road.

[@erikc3936]

My wrenches are old school Craftsman and Kobalt. My only complaint with the Kobalt is. The red and blue bands that identify the SAE from Metric are wearing off. From a heavy work load. Otherwise I am completely happy with them.

[@chucksteele4787]

When Williams was a stand alone company, it made superior tools. Since the merger with Snap-On and the venture into Kobalt, they have left Williams hang out to dry. I have a set of Williams Super Wrenches from 40 years ago I'd put up against any brand. Their Super Ratchets were great too. I've never had mine rebuilt.

[@JHorvathCinema]

Chuck Steele totally agree, still hitting up garage sales to flesh out my super wrenches

[@chucksteele4787]

@@JHorvathCinema Look in pawn shops too.

[@markam306]

I’d like to know the part number of the Williams wrench in this test. All my Williams are USA made and good quality. Their five digit numeric part numbers are made in asia.

[@noneya135]

The Wright tool was upside down in this test compared to some of the other ones. No I do not own any Wright tools, I'm just a DIYer. I just wanted to point that out as that's why the jaw may have let go sooner than some of the others.

[@hardlyb]

I've had Tekton wrenches for a while and been very pleased with them. I recently bought a screwdriver set to upgrade from my ancient Pittsburgh/Stanley/Craftsman/whatever mismatched collection, and I really like these, too. Not seeing much difference between my new Tektons and the Wera bits in the drive sets I have (I was considering buying Wera screwdrivers, but I liked the Tekton handles better, and the Tekton prices much better).

[@markam306]

I have these Tekton screwdrivers also. Their grip is only surpassed by Snapon and Vessel, IMHO. The Tekton drivers are made in USA by Wilde.

[@MichaelLivingston-me]

A challenging comparison test to make, difficult to do and be as objective as possible. I've had SK tools box wrenches in the past, and at that time they were OK. Craftsman used to be my favorite, but that was 40 to 50 years ago. The newest version of Craftsman hand tools are disappointing. I've recently purchased the Duralast 1/2" ratchets from Autozone, and I'm impressed with them. Fit & finish are excellent. I think I would give the Duralast and SK tools consideration first, and perhaps Tekton for open/box end wrenches. I don't know I would have applied that much torque to a 10mm wrench. A few of those you revealed weren't up to the challenge while in use. The Bear for the win here, on this test!

[@kevinlimo696]

I have 4 different types of combination wrenches Craftsman, Snap On, Canadian Tire, and John Deere. I almost always reach for the John Deere’s first, they are the most comfortable on the paw. Hold the bolt best, and don’t strip the head. There also slightly longer than the Snap On and a lot longer than Craftsman and Canadian Tire.

[@Timlanning85]

Tekton tools for the price is the best I’ve found in a long time Won’t give up my gearwrench ratcheting wrenches anytime I’m a fanboy

[@lanedexter6303]

Craftsman was good, 50 years ago. The lesson here is that you should look for old tools. If you can’t find them, it’s not worth buying a new one that’s expensive.

[@deepsquat600]

Trouble is everything's metric now and 50 years ago it was all in SAE standard so that still doesn't help...though I do have access to all my dad's tools that he purchased in the sixties and seventies and some in the 80s he's been gone 35 years now but those are mine if I want them

[@allenhonaker4107]

What I have been doing is going to estate and garage sales. I get a lot of craftsman snap on and sk tools sometimes for as little as $2 a lb. Many are rusty but I bring them home and restore them. I once even got a snap on torque wrench for 3$.

[@NStalk3]

So I dont know if anyone else mentioned before or not but with the open end of the wrench there is a correct way they are ment to be used for maximum strength. The shorter side is suppose to lead, so if you're tightening a bolt the shorter side will be on your left if you're looking at it straight on.

[@davidpowell3347]

A lot of people push a wrench or breaker bar but you are really supposed to pull

[@NStalk3]

@@davidpowell3347 yeah that is true..doesn't effect what I mentioned though.

[@hammertimee777]

Good wrenches are very important. If the wrenches are not exact to the millimeter, they can strip the nut or bolt

[@Eggomania86]

You are going to think I'm crazy, I like wright wrenches known as Wright Grip I've seenYou-Tube video where a Wright 9/16 wrench sheared off a No.8 fastener. I like the feel. I've seen another video where a wright outperformed the Snap-On.

[@mandom4486]

“I’ve been a big fan ever since I was a “Cub” growing up” lol craftsman

[@TheLucas2696]

I have the 300 something piece Husky mechanics tool set for my at-home tools, never had an issue with any of it and it's surprisingly inclusive with very little filler. Ratchets are nice, and there's been several times I've thought I'd have to go buy a tool but it ended up being in the kit I already had (like Torx sockets).

[@Revlemmon]

There once was a time where FapOff was the best but that time has long since past. I do some work on my truck and around the house and have been really happy with my tekton sets. Might check out some ones from Harbor Freight here soon.

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

It's a wonder you didn't measure the open end of the spanners before and after the torque wrench test to bench mark the spanner's deformity and the metal used. Interesting, Cheers :-)

[@denoftools]

Post mortem is coming ;-)

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

@@denoftools Good I was just going to ask why you hadn't done that. Lol probably didn't think of it at the time. Also... I might actually suggest a cheater bar. Saves the hand and will give you that little extra on the smaller ones. Or at least grab a rag for your hand man. For that many back to back tests. Geeze, come on man. You and I both know you've got some leverage in them arms and body. That can hurt your hand pretty good on something that small digging into the palm of your hand back to back to back. Lol. Even with the impact gloves on. (But good thinking.)

[@ClientGraphics]

Can’t wait to see what the Bear has in store for the comparison!

[@constable9793]

Your first test had some wrenches upside down, it does make a differance. A mechanic will mostly care that a box end wont brake or slip when used. An open end would never be used for torque. You should have done destructive testing on each wrench's box end to determine which handles the most torque. In reality I've broken as many snap-ons as I have cheaper ones.

[@denoftools]

I've done a deep dive on the physics involved and it does not make a difference. And

[@mythril4]

I use Husky on constant heavy equipment, never fails me and Home Depot is a short distance away if one tool does mange to fail.

[@joewalsh1054]

I am a diy guy and I have the Wrightgrips. I am very happy with them. American made and at a great price. Plus, I love how they feel

[@eleanoramelia2591]

Outfitted my tool box in 2020 with Tekton. You hit the mark. Great review.

[@drpoolshooter]

I wound up buying a Dewalt mechanics kit through a work promo and was super impressed with it. I honestly wasn't expecting much over the craftsman kit it was replacing, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I like the kit.

[@jaredmarshall4245]

Hey, Red! I have a box full of American-made Craftsman wrenches. Some of them are good, some of them, meh. I will say their open ends tend to be wider and slip easier, even the old US made ones like i have (and yes, I have the old wrinkle finish, the US made full-polish long handled, and even the full polished shorts) and I even have some of the last Sears versions of their polished ratcheting not made in the U.S. I have the SAE and Metric versions of the Tecton extra-long, double box end ratcheting wrenches, and they beat any of my Craftsman hands-down. Since discovering them, they have been my go-to manufacturer for hand tools, along with EZ Red and GearWrench. I was really surprised at how poorly Snap On did given how much they tout "flank drive plus." I also hope you test ratchets/sockets, and include Pittsburgh vs. Quinn. Thanks for all that you do to bring us this information!

[@THOMASDRELICH]

Just got the blue bottom general box. So happy with it. I actually have a respectable tool box now. In the top 5 big drawers I have the Kobalt 300 piece mechanics tool set . And they fit perfectly in those drawers with some extra room in the back. Now I’m looking for a decent ratcheting wrench set. So thanks for the video comparison I know what to look for. Gearwrench tekton and Kobalt

[@Conqueef-tadoor]

I can DEFINITELY vouch for the GearWrench ratcheting wrenches. I've had mine since 2001, and not only do they still work great, but they survived Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Granted, they weren't submerged, but they were hanging on a pegboard wall barely INCHES above the highest water line in my garage. So they were DEFINITELY exposed to moisture and humidity just not completely submerged. And now all these years later, I still use them almost weekly.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

@@Conqueef-tadoor I have almost all styles of Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches and they are fantastic. So now I’m in the market for combination wrenches and from what I hear Gearwrench makes those good too, so I am about to purchase a set.

[@CiViCSpoon23]

Using a set of Craftsman Professional set of wrenches and having Snap-on wrenches the Snap-on are just built to tighter tolerances. I'll have a Craftsman one round out a bolt then reach for the Snap-on and it takes it off no problem. The flaw with the torque test is that he could be using an Allen that isn't tight tolerance either. Out of all the wrenches and sockets I've used in my 15 years as a mechanic Snap-on just has a better bite on nuts and bolts. I rarely worry about rounding out a head.

[@biggiefitz6275]

I think Snap On flank drive and Wright wrightgrip wrenches are neck and neck for not rounding off a nut or bolt.

[@denoftools]

I measured the hex. 10.001mm try again.

[@johnz8210]

It could be that the lesser box wrenches can be biting the corners of the hex bit. A bolt would round off if that was the case, but that bit probably won't. Better box wrenches grab the flats on a bolt more evenly.

[@CiViCSpoon23]

I have a set of snap on allens and my co worker has a set of blue point and there is a difference in how they fit. The snap on is just tighter. I don't buy everything snap on but in my opinion there is a difference in how they fit and feel. I think its outrageous how much they charge for all their cordless tools. 18v batteries run 200 each.

[@davidpowell3347]

That is the way it seems to me but doesn't seem to show so much on tests think Wright would also exceed Craftsman-even the good Craftsman-at fit and not rounding

[@pattognozzi]

Another awesome video. I was very surprised to see what wrenches failed in the torque test. Honestly I was even more surprised how well the Pittsburgh wrench did.

[@anthonygm85]

Sk Tools are great but there not as good as the older SK stuff I have. They have some qc issues with chrome but still good tools. Proto is good stuff,blackhawk by proto not so much

[@notajp]

Disappointed that Blackhawk and Williams didn’t perform better. When I was young, those were two of the best brands out there, along with SK. I use the hell out of my Gearwrenches. No problems so far, and our local Napa (not a sponsor), carries them so warranty shouldn’t be an issue. Just picked up some Tekton long reach Allen sockets because the semi-local Horror Fright was out of stock. Good to know how well the warranty is handled by them!

[@Jarph0821]

Should of tried craftsman gunmetal chrome. They're pretty nice actually.

[@stephan4490]

I am a professional technician and I use Wright wrenches and sockets daily but I also own snap-on and usa craftsman, I like the snap-on but to me they feel skinny so at the end of the long day when my hands hurt a thicker wrench is more comfortable and my craftsman I use if I go out to the field but my Wright wrenches are hands down my favorite and I have never had to warranty them but that is just how I feel.

[@fisck45]

First, I love your channel and you are the one that turned me and some friends onto the improved Tekton. Thanks I’m an industrial Maintenance tech. Worked at a large aluminum casting and machining plant and currently a small tissue company. I currently use a mix of company and personally supplied tools . A mix of wrenches from Husky, Pittsburgh, Proto, Westward, Armstrong, Gear Wrench, Craftsmen, and Tekton. The randomness of sizes make it hard to compare. Like a 24mm ratcheting Westward compared to a 5mm Kobalt. On inspection the Kobalt seem to be lowest quality finish, especially the the very small 5-8mm. Top quality seems to be the Westward but I only have larger sizes to compare. Tekton is easily my personal choice to buy do to price, and quality. BUT please keep in mind I have yet to break any of themat my current company due to the work itself being much lighter as I’m mostly an electrical tech here plus fewer damaged or corroded hex heads in this environment. I would be interested in an adjustable wrench comparison. That is one tool I am willing to spend a lot more money one for an expensive brand. My next big tool purchase will be for a set of Klein adjustables.

[@tlclandscaping8455]

I use tools everyday, I like the craftsman pro wrenches, from sears. I have a set about 5 yrs old love them. I also have a set of tekton for repairs in the field they are great also. I'm moving to tekton tools been a craftsman guy.I'm in Michigan and like to support local community's

[@Nphen]

Being able to get Tekton tools at Meijer is pretty awesome. When my wife used to work at Meijer corporate, her team approved those nice Tekton store displays you see in some Meijer stores.

[@tlclandscaping8455]

@@Nphen Walmart also sells tekton on line and it's cheaper then most places by 5% free shipping. They are very available and great tools

[@truckerpeterose]

Great job bear. Appreciate the video.

[@mugga5590]

Anything that can be purchased in a local store should top the list of ease of purchase, especially if you were to break the tool in the middle of a job. Depending on where you live having it shipped to your home could also mean having it stolen. Having to wait for one wrench to be shipped is more of a hassle.

[@donaldjrchappell6800]

Thank you for the review. I have purchased and used several of these brands over the years. I have a lot of HF currently. Recently I have been getting more serious about what is in my tool box. I have been buying Tekton and Gear wrench. Nice to see I've been making the right choice. Oh, funny story, over Thirty years ago snap on dealer said I needed to upgrade my month old Craftsman tool box. I refused, to this day none of the local tool trucks will even look at me. Still using the same box at work and have never broken a tool that i haven't had a back up too.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Once you spread them like that on a hard job, be sure to warranty them or they'll give even more problems later.

[@TylerSnyder305]

WRIGHT TOOL wins, value to American quality ratio is pretty darn good all things considered.

[@markam306]

I’m also very happy with Wright wrenches. This scoring system favored the slimmest dimensions, which is what modern auto mechanics desire. Damn cars are cramped now. Wright is an industrial wrench and are built heavier, they have never let me down.

[@davidpowell3347]

@@markam306 Also depending on the age,some Wright have an antislip/antiroundoff feature to the open end on the combo wrenches. The bigger Wrights (above about 1 and 3/8" ?) are made differently and are extremely formidable. Oil rig duty?

[@markam306]

David, Yes, my wrenches are WrighGrip on the open end, works good. Unfortunately I do not own any 1” or larger.

[@freddyg6940]

Replacing Tools I’ve lost over the years went from Autozone set to Husky to Craftsman (still have the Craftsman set 1something like 105pc) now I’m on the Tekton wagon just DIY saving Money by doing the work myself But I just want to say I couldn’t be happier with the Tekton Non-Skip sets. I almost have all of the Bundle for Automotive Repair. Can’t wait to complete it.

[@WrecklessEnterainment]

I have a few criticisms on how the wrenches were tested. 1. On the torque test. It’s hard to have consistency when applying torque by hand (hence why AvE uses hydraulics for testing wrenches). 2. Also anything with teeth in the open end that are made to bite (snap-on/ wright grip) won’t be able to bite because that hex socket has a hardened surface where a regular bolt would not. Just a few gripes. I feel maybe it could make the data askew. But regardless it looks like you put a lot of time and effort into testing and making a decision on everything. At the end of the day great video!

[@denoftools]

First off I've got a post-mortem video coming up to talk about a lot of the stuff secondly don't ever take anything you see on KZbin as 100% scientific there's only so much we can do. Really this is just me putting data out there for you guys to interpret as best you can. That said the whole point of pudding Hands-On and not a pulley or a press or something on these his because you wouldn't do that in the shop it's like putting a cheater bar on it all your testing is ultimate fail capacity what we showed here is what you can reasonably expect how's the average person using these tools my hand which is the way they've designed. By the way this response is brought to you by voice to text so please excuse all the massive typos.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

I thought the torque test was a little funky but it did expose a problem with some of the more expensive wrenches in how easily they slipped off. Otherwise, it was an interesting exercise and I'm glad the bear took time out of his Montana day to put the work in.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

The wrenches which slipped off have the claw type design which makes getting on and off a bolt much faster an easier. My experience with them is that for super tough situations I'll use a cheaper and tighter non claw design, double wrench it, and then get back to my expensive tools which are faster and easier to use. Everything has it's specialized purpose.

[@backwoodsman8464]

Most of those that slipped off were being held upside down and torqued backwards, which will make the torque try to pull them off the bolt rather than hold them on. He didn't comment on the orientation; did he not notice? All that test really proved is, if you don't know how to use a tool, you're much more likely to destroy it.