German 1/4” Ratchet Comparison With Bonus Icon Tools Unboxing

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[@saiiiiiii1]

I fell for the japan hype and got some Nepros and Kokens. While the Kokens have something special going for them with the ultra low backdrag, the Stahlwille and Hazet ratchets feel so much better in terms of the internals. There's no wobbly parts at all, everything sits supertight. The Nepros are a mess if you grab the anvil and push/pull/wobble it around. I really don't know what to think of these japanese supehyped ratchets, time will tell.

[@benhelder7525]

I have the same, bought a Koken ratchet because of the hype, but compared to my HP Hazet ratchet it feels a bit flimsy and there is a lot of play compared to the Hazet.

[@chrislutz9342]

@AutobahnDan A year later, which is better, the Hazet or the Stahlwille? You review both here in the 1/4- fine tooth.

[@lukasmeyer1992]

I have the 72 tooth Hazet ones, they are way to heavy, the switch is od (good luck with oily fingers) and the head giant. But the backdrag is very low. I ordered the 80 tooth Stahlwille in 3/8" (swivel), 1/4" (swivel and short). I like these ones much better, the head is smal, the quick release is also very nice. I like the backdrag of the Stahlwille the most. Also the swivel ones are lockable, this is nice. I even ordered Quick Release Extensions for the wratchets, no more lost extensions deep down an engine bay. From Wera I only have a 3/8" Zyklop wratchet. Its ok, but the head is too big. I also have some Gearwrench 120XP, they are nice as 1/4" and 3/8", the 1/2" is way to top heavy and big. Also the backdrag is way to strong. They feel cheap compared to Stahlwille, Hazet or Wera. We have Stahlwille wratchets that are 40 years in use, and still working just fine. You can even get spare parts for these old wratchets. Actually I just stopped using them when I got the Hazet 72 Tooth ones.

[@AutobahnDan]

Lukas Meyer nice! Gearwrench has new 90 tooth line coming soon!

[@astrazenica7783]

Stahlwille are bomb proof, easy spare parts but eye watering cost

[@timmjosewski3748]

Well it depends on where you buy, here on Amazon germany it costs 37€

[@monkeytheo]

@@timmjosewski3748 2 years later it's 47€ in April 2024. That did not keep me from buying one though.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Hey hey! Small world. Talked to you on IG last night in regards to the Matco black 40th anniversary ratchet. Popped up in my suggested videos while looking for Stahlwille and Ko-ken vids.

[@AutobahnDan]

MrSubaru1387 haha! Yup! On here too!

[@xephael3485]

Had a crush on Stahlwille, but the price sent me running back to my old craftsman.

[@AutobahnDan]

xephael when your ready, she’s there for ya! 🤣

[@AutobahnDan]

vls nice store, thanks! I’m saving that website for sure!

[@JTB128650]

Some craftsman tools gives me diseases because majority of newer craftsman is like husky. 😂😭 made in China. I rather buy older craftsman tools. Hold my beer though

[@xephael3485]

@@JTB128650 I have quite a few husky and I think some are made in Taiwan... I don't really care where it's made, if it's made well...new craftsman doesn't seem that good.

[@JTB128650]

@@xephael3485 Some are made in the USA from back in the old days. SK tools, Williams, Armstrong, gearwrench and old craftsman are amazing tools. That time when their was many series of Craftsman available options to pick from in store. I love SK sockets. It's expensive, but it's worth the money if you get it cheap. I am thinking of buying a hazet tool set. I feel like lower teeth ratchets are stronger than a fine teeth ratchet. I repair tools and do other things. Craftsman rachets didn't let me down though. People talk about Icon tools. I stay away from it. It's all overpriced to buy at the stores. I could get better tools for less than what they are selling their tools.

[@barryorbik215]

I bought that stahlwille 1/4 with the quick release, for what I paid for it off ebay im happy (kind of) was hugely disappointed to see it has a plastic cover plate, not what I would expect from a company like stahlwille, I'm sure it will be fine for a good few years, but I won't be buying any more

[@1maico1]

The Stahlwille is 47 euros/ $51 usd on German Amazon and that includes 19% German sales VAT

[@nevillepretorius8948]

Awesome video! German tools are such great quality. Was interesting for you to include the Icon. Lots of videos on KZbin about them, but most of them are just stupid comparisons to Snap On, biggest selling point being drilled onto is how much cheaper they are to Snap On. Not proper tool reviews like your video, just them playing salesman to Icon. I actually think the new Icon range is great quality for the money, but starting to dislike them just because of the overselling of them on other channels.

[@AutobahnDan]

neville pretorius it was a “why not” thing when I went to Harbor freight to check and see if icon was there. My smallest Snap On 1/4 was more similar to that icon so I decided to make it a side thing at the end... I was also curious to check it out, i’m still kind of in the middle on it..

[@mechanicmelingkop135]

Nepros japan better

[@A.Dude.]

A few corrections, if I may, since I'm two things, German and a mechanical engineer: #1 There is no such thing as "The Cadillac of Germany" - we call it MERCEDES (LOL) #2 No German would dare to classify Hazet behind Stahlwille, or Gedore, but also no German would dare to classify the other way around; all three are legends and have their place in German people hearts. Wera, is a Screwdriver manufacturer and nobody serious considers them for anything else, that's why they don't even bother to manufacture these in Germany... Now, back to ratchets; as of 2018 Hazet came out with the 916HP line and they hold the record (world record that is) for the best ratchet. End of story! The 1/2' drive in all variations will hold-up at 1000Nm 737 (lb-ft). Icon brakes at about 200 lb-ft and Snapon a bit later... Again, Wera DOES NOT EXIST in this type of tools, the Joker is a joker! Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpmWm6SsgNJnjsU and this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omOUgmyvmaypsLM and also this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGeTlHttnpWgbac Stray safe!

[@СССРАВТО]

Thank you for your time to write this up. I am Russian myself but i sure do know and always value Germany engineering. I trust and strongly believe in German precision. I own 5 German cars (VWs and AUDI), and a few Soviet ones i am restoring. My son mostly plays with toys that are made in Germany. It is my religion. With that being sad i started buying German tools. I spend my time on research and understanding based on my knowledge on what do i need. So far i picked some some Gedore Red sets, Wera, Wiha, and Knipex. How do Germans look at Gedore Red? I understand that it might be not as good but sure better than most brands on that price range? Am i correct on that? I do plan to pick up some Hazet sets as my favorite car brand did use back in the day. Older VWs and Porsches came with hazet tool kit. So far i've been pretty happy with Gedore Red although i have not put it through serious work yet. As far as wrenches i have a few USSR made sets which are bulletproof. Thinking of keeping some just for collection. I seem to find quite a few lots online on older Gedore wrenches for great price. Thanks in advance.

[@A.Dude.]

@@СССРАВТО I found a lot of pleasure in reading your post. You are spot-on about German quality and the unmatched precision of German engineering. This being said, I would like to respond to your question regarding the Gedore Red. It is indeed the best you can buy at that price-point, but be advised that it's NOT a true GEDORE. When we, Germans say Gedore, we mean GEDORE and there is only one Gedore and it's not red. The Red line is made to be able to ramp-up numbers (sales number that is). It's made out of chinesium but I will say they must have a better quality control and requirements then other because they are solid tools. Are they German, not so much, simply because they have never seen Germany. Not to WERA... I used to live close to the WERA factory and we would see at out weekly flee-markets (Flohmarkt) a lot of WERA screwdrivers; all were made in our local factory. Not anymore (sadly). They still make some stuff there, but they moved the majority of the production to the Czech Republic and Taiwan. To me this is sad; I no longer buy WERA; I'm pissed and I'm over this brand. WIHA... Another beauty... I hate it when people and I mean companies become greedy. I'm not even going to spend time with WIHA, just google their manufacturing locations. Some stuff is still made in Germany, but it's not something you would know ahead of making your purchase. Now you mentioned HAZET. HAZET is most likely the best of the best; end of story, BUT... I grow to love Stahlwille so much, that I have to keep these two on the same level and there is the real GEDORE which is on the same level. All these don't make ANY compromise and all are made in Germany and Germany alone. HAZET has the strongest 1/2" ratchet in the world (and I have one of those LOL). As far as cars, In our household we have two Golf 2.5l engines automatic 187HP (one with 9k miles and the other one at about 30k-ish - both were new), a Mercedes SLK and GL... I use d to wish back in the day (as I did my military service) a Lada 1200 - you guys call it Jiguly, but I never got one. My first car was a Fiat 850 (LOL)... My first NEW car was the Golf II 1.8l gas, back in 1991 (last year of manufacturing for the Golf II. All the best!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Love the snap on and the stillwale I'd buy the wera and haset is almost the same price as the icon and there quailty beats harbor freight

[@gbowne1]

thats cool Dan! I only got two Hazet tools. I will haveta show them.

[@AutobahnDan]

gbowne1 nice! Hazet has some good stuff!

[@dummkompf]

sorry if you said this in the video but.... if stahlwille = snap-on, where do hazet and gedore rank up compared to stahlwille?

[@AutobahnDan]

Hmm, so from what I remember, I followed up with some Germans and their response is that there is no snap on of Germany. All the companies over there have one or a few really good tools. For example Knipex has the best pliers. Stahlwille has the best wrenches and do have some good ratchets. Gedore actually makes a lot of their stuff in Germany, i’ve been meaning to look into them more. Hazet recently launched some good ratchets, but I have been noticing that they have a lot of stuff in their catalogs made in China and Taiwan..

[@davidweston9115]

With the latest Hazet ratchets, they were pushing for high torque and I am not sure if that is compatible with minimal back drag. I would think you'd need some decent spring pressure on the pawl to achieve more than double the DIN standard torque (1000Nm for 1/2 ratchets, 400Nm for 3/8, and 120Nm for 1/4). personally I don't think I would ever put 1000Nm (700+ftlbs) on my standard 1/2" ratchet. For the extendible one, sure. but for the standard one, I would have preferred perhaps 500Nm and half the backdrag. But I don't think I can avoid Hazet because I've become a Hazet snob and I like the light blue colour of the brand. How could I buy a green thing from Stahlwille? Anyway, these days I use a battery powered ratchet for everything except the first loosening and final tightening. So backdrag shouldn't come into the picture at all.

[@AutobahnDan]

Thanks for watching! Wow! This was a while back! Lol, always good to grab the quarter inch version to test them out first. The Stahlwille should still be available at KC Tool👍👍

[@marko11kram]

on a tool review channel, he uses a ruler to open a box???!!!! WTF

[@themountofoliveschannelwit7009]

Our Electrical shop has a 1000v Insulated Ratchet and socket set by Knipex in our store room for when (or if) we ever need to work inside "Live" switchgear. . . . .I knew other companies (like Snap On) made them too, but something that really got my attention in your video was that I noticed in when you were on the Hazet website, I noticed their 1000v Insulated Ratchet looked identical to the one by Knipex. Now I'm curious if one of them (If not both) is a re-brand

[@AutobahnDan]

The Mount of Olives Channel with Gary Sawyer I looked back on the knipex Instagram page Because I could’ve sworn I saw knipex Show Hazet underneath the insulation. I must’ve seen it somewhere else, but it said something like Knipex being proud to have Hazet as their socket of choice.

[@W210Garage]

Great video. When i was searching for my 1/4 go to ratchet, i wanted it to be German made and fine tooth optioned. That's why i went to 72 tooth Elora 1450-1D. For the price it is the best choice for me. In the future i am planning to get Gedore SB 2093. This Hazet and Stahlwille are good, but they cost way to much...

[@yannikhessen6755]

HP stands for High Performance....

[@hanwagu9967]

not according to Hazet. HP stands for HiPer which refers to HiPer fine-tooth

[@xealit]

compare Stahlwille with Facom pls (German vs French, etc)

[@1FaSS01]

Facom is owned by stanley , which also owns macTools, and most of their tools are made in taiwan :(

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Man that locking flex head would be sweet! Probably have to get it from the german amazon?

[@AutobahnDan]

Yota Doug's Tool Collecting Channel hand tools from Germany can get it as well.

[@6900pilot]

That wera ratchet.is handsome to be fair. I own wera zyklop with swivel heads in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 sets, they are very nice to use, i also own stahlwille, hazet, elora, heyco, gedore and out of all of those sets i think Hazet are the nicest, the new Hazet 1/2 inch 916hp ratchet feels so good and the grip is just right and the weight is excellent, stahlwille is very nice too but the handle is rather thick for my liking and not as grippy as the hazet.

[@toolsmetals2148]

That 1/4" Wera in the Center looks nice and low profiled it looks like it could get in some real nice tight areas

[@AutobahnDan]

Darrian Robinson it does, and it sure is strong for its size!

[@toolsmetals2148]

@@AutobahnDan I can tell not for nothing it looks like it ..it cought my attention immediately to me that was more of a attraction then the add on to the video honestly speaking Great video

[@icemonk12]

That Wera looks nice & low pro👍🔧 i only own the chisel drivers love the Wera grip.

[@AutobahnDan]

Lone Star Auto I own one of those yellow ones! They are nice!

[@giuliogemino6407]

Mama mama can't you see... in the german group Hazet is technically the best one, the more solid and better refined, Wera is the convenient one, the real deal value for money, Stahlwille is pointless, but still buy Snap-on if you are a seroius professional using ratchet all day long, the other compared are toys more or less. Don't waste money... if you need a ¼ ratchet look at taiwan manufacturers they have a wide range of options to take on the battle at honest price , if you want a little jewel Snap-on. Das ist Da.

[@thecollector6629]

The stahlwille is built just like a snap on only difference in there is one pawl instead of 2 but the 1 acts exactly like the dual 80 there is just no gap HUGE PAWL!

[@branned]

Hazet (strongest and built like a tank) and Snap-on (the real Cadillac) are the two best. Stahlwille has too much plastic. Wera is not in this class and is painted on name.

[@wingtip76]

I sold my Snap-on tool trolley with tools and went over to Stahlwille. Half of Snap-on tools is made in China and you pay a premium.

[@thecollector6629]

That wera is the worst.... throw a nepros in there

[@AutobahnDan]

Arggg matey! 🏴‍☠️ throw a Koken on the starboard side! Swab The deck with some Snap On! 😂😂😂 Crack open a barrel of some Proto! … everybody’s got different jobs and preferences.. needs

[@looking_33]

So true that icon is heavy. Every one i purchased i find myself deferring to another ratchet just because of the weight of the icons.

[@Scrubworks]

I have both the 1/4 Stalhwille shown here and the 3/8 version. My basic dailies. The 3/8 ratchet feels a lot nicer to use to me, because the mechanism seems somehow more in proportion to the force you're putting through it. The 1/4 feels..... spooky, to use, it's a strange one. I've been looking into getting some Hazet stuff to compare though, since they're the "other" big German tool brand. I'd love to see a comparison with a Gedore, and particularly Elora, dunno how well that brand is known in the states.

[@AutobahnDan]

I was eventually going to check out Gedore and Elora, but the amount of tools I got just got way too overwhelming and I don’t even have time to go through it all😅

[@konamanstudio2447]

After your short time testing of all of them do you think the Harbor Freight brand has a chance to make it into garages are you think it's just DIYs or do you think it has a chance to make it into regular shops this is the questions we're asking you now does we want answers now you can apply now you have two days to reply this is your challenge not your underwear🤣😂😃😄😁😆😅

[@AutobahnDan]

KONAMAN Studio lol, there still may be a small chance! It’s all about pricing for harbor freight for now... cheers man 🍻

[@dreyn7780]

Have you heard of RETRO tools? Craftsman is a good example.

[@michaelmangino9819]

I have that Icon flex head 1/4, as well as the comfort grip Icon and they are super smooth. I like them. And I can't stand China. But I buy what I like and that works well and is cheap price.. My Fav ratchets are The MAC Axis just bcuz they look so beautiful. Have about 12in my MAC collection all 90tooth Axis.. kinda love to collect them. I like Snap on comfort grip flex heads also but I only have 2. I can't afford any more. Snap on is great but I just can see how guys spend 450$ for 8sockets . It's just silly unless your rich. When you can buy a awesome set of Sunex or tekton . Or 200piece Husky set for 80$. .

[@AutobahnDan]

I don’t remember what I did in this video.. 😂 Seems to be popular because of the icon I guess🤷‍♂️😂

[@michaelmangino9819]

@@AutobahnDan those icons are very smooth. No matter how bad you make fun of it.. For the price I think there pretty good

[@AutobahnDan]

@@michaelmangino9819 It’s just your standard Taiwan stuff, the problem is that it’s overpriced for what it is. Definitely have to shop around when getting those.

[@michaelmangino9819]

@@AutobahnDan yea I got allot of icons off eBay for really cheap.. How well they hold up I have no clue. Just by how they feel compared to all my other ratchets in the 90tooth area they seem to be very smooth on backdrag . And that's about all I'm saying. 25$ for icon vs a 129$ Mac axis. However I'll never pick a icon over a MAC Axis as MAC is my hands down Fav ratchets. But for a cheap bunch of ratchets I got a dang good deal on them. And only live 10min away from HF.. I don't use my MAC much bcuz I like to keep them nice on all honestly. I love GW new 90tooth and there old 120xp, and SATA. So I grab those 1st

[@AutobahnDan]

@@michaelmangino9819 I hear those Mac ratchets are good but I can’t recommend those for everybody and myself as well because I don’t have a Mac tool guy, not everybody has a Mac guy, so the value is thrown out the window.. online can’t sell them at dealer prices, it wouldn’t be fair to the dealers..

[@miguelmendez4718]

Great video comparison, that snap on 1/4 ratchet head with the screw head head on the top of the ratchet has a higher torque tolerance the original head. Very informative video.

[@AutobahnDan]

miguel mendez yeah, and it’s the only head that you’re able to swap out on the extra long handle. I had to buy a whole new ratchet to convert my extra long handle to 3/8.

[@miguelmendez4718]

AutobahnDan I did the same 3/8 swap but with the short flex handle for tight areas especially removing spark plugs by the firewall.

[@AutobahnDan]

miguel mendez yeah, I used the heck out of the old set up as you can see with that old handle. I have an entirely new 3/8 set up now! Smooth as butter!

[@BelchevKalin]

It's pronounced "Shtalvile" :)

[@austinmoore1689]

Stahlwille German snap on Hazet German mac Wera German craftsman

[@Itsdazeni]

Great video dan! The wera is definitely the nicest looking imo that satin finish, but will be picking up a hazet and stahlwille for sure!!! Can never go wrong with a snap on ratchet other than their locking ratchet 🙄 but use the hell out of that icon !!!!

[@GeorgeJFW]

The music when you opened that icon was hilarious

[@AutobahnDan]

Junk From Work 👼 🤣

[@GeorgeJFW]

AutobahnDan 🤣

[@PanzerPlatform]

Nice video. I love using 1/4" ratchets. I might steal this video idea, and review my 20 year old Craftsman that's served me well. Chuck

[@AutobahnDan]

Budget Panther Fan thanks! That would be cool! I have 1/4 inch finetooth ratchet from craftsman but the locking for the socket wore out. I’m just gonna send that one home

[@410AutoTech]

Thanks for introducing stahlwillie great comparison . Icon is sold out on 1/4 3/8th ratchets in my area😆

[@AutobahnDan]

410 Auto Tech Icon fever! 🤣

[@hamburg040hh]

Alle 3 sind super umschaltknarren aber ich persönlich bevorzuge werkzeug von stahlwille.

[@ClientGraphics]

Looks good, Nice clear up close shots! What camera do you use the focus stayed real nice👍🏻

[@AutobahnDan]

ClientGraphics thanks! just my iPhone XS. I’m finding out no matter how much lights I add to my setup, the phone tends to dim it down with the white background. I’m gonna have to go through all my shots and brighten them up one by one next time..

[@Itsdazeni]

ClientGraphics hey dan try using your flash when recording for up close that’s what I do

[@AutobahnDan]

Davion Martinez I’ll have to give that a try! Thx!

[@Bshwag]

I just got a 3/8 wera speed ratchet and I really like it.

[@themaintenanceman1]

I found this to be an absolutely awesome video buddy!! Very funny as well. Good job 👍

[@AutobahnDan]

The maintenance Man Thanks! 🍻

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Thanks for the video Don Autobahn.

[@jasonbabila6006]

Where did you order those ratchets from?

[@AutobahnDan]

Jason Babila KC Tool has them in USA and they are good to order along with the deal of the day to get free shipping over $49. Handtools from Germany has them a lot cheaper in Germany and the shipping is not too bad. Links in the description..

[@jasonbabila6006]

Thanks, I’m interested with the Stahlwille

[@AutobahnDan]

Jason Babila 👍👍

[@wildwildgamer8821]

My Hazet 663P is the cutest tool I own :)

[@LEGOCAMARO]

That’s nice collection you got there. I have 1/4 10mm shallow 6 point sockets in 46 different brands.

[@AutobahnDan]

VENOMVETTE 10mm game on point! Lol

[@aldogaray1374]

The 10m socket who makes it

[@greapsoho]

You ever get Gedore ratchets? I've heard good things about some of them.

[@AutobahnDan]

Only seen them a couple times, pretty basic, I like the grips but that’s about it. Stay away from the Gedore Red, they’re just Amazon Taiwan sets..

[@greapsoho]

@@AutobahnDan yeah I've seen they have that "economy" line. I always see on the German language car forums they all say Gedore hazet and Stahlwille. I just never see Gedore in America

[@michaelmckay]

I love my Zyklop! Also have you heard of KTC Nepros? www.nepros.net/?cat=2&grp=9&sub=35

[@AutobahnDan]

Mike McKay yep! Got a video somewhere buried around here! Lol

[@michaelmckay]

@@AutobahnDan OK I am catching up on the backlog haha

[@AutobahnDan]

Mike McKay haha! Nice!🔥

[@BMack37]

Stahlwille = Snap on. Hazet = SK. Hazet and SK both leaning on their marketshare and not needing to innovate then they realize the market is changing like 5 years after it changed and released new ratchets.

[@BMack37]

BTW, for breaking in ratchets I put a 1/4" square to 1/4" hex and then use my M12 brushed drill in setting 1 (Slowest drill I have) and ratchet it for like 20 seconds in each direction, then let it cool and go back and do it again and again like 20 times. Then break it down and relube it(Think of a first oil change on a new car, clean out the break in gunk). It works well for me.

[@AutobahnDan]

BMack37 I just do a couple jobs that require a little bit more torque for a 1/4” for a while that has a lot of fasteners. When you’re freewheeling it like that, You’re not really getting into the teeth.

[@BMack37]

@@AutobahnDan Yeah but it softens up the backdrag, it's basically honing the teeth.

[@AutobahnDan]

BMack37 I’m old fashioned.. I like to develop a relationship with my ratchets.. that sounded wrong..🤣

[@BMack37]

@@AutobahnDan hahahaha

[@Kaabosurron]

What coupon did you use with the icon ratchet? Where can I get it

[@AutobahnDan]

Andy Lopez Link in the description, Saves you time from finding all the current coupons👍

[@gearhead4013]

Wow! Excellent comparison video ABD!

[@AutobahnDan]

Gearhead thanks! 👍👍

[@mcbrite]

What ratchets have the most teeth and the least resistance on the "back-stroke"?

[@michaelmangino9819]

Milwaukee is super easy backdrag that alot of guys overlook or don't like. It's also one of the strongest 4sho, the 84tooth and 90tooth GW and 120xp SATA and Geawrench are all super smooth and best bang for the buck..IAlso have the SATA-120xp bcuz there identical to the GW but 20$ cheaper! Icon are really easy backdrag and cheap..MAC Axis of course. Koken is high$$ and top notch but high$$.. Snap on is very smooth. Proto basically same as MAC. But the first few I listed are great ratchets. Geawrench is awesome and great price. And I'm telling ya, the Milwaukee is so easy on the back drag. For 36$ 3/8 It's a great piece..And- Icon 90 tooth are my top 3 best bang for the buck. Hope this helps you.. I just bought the 4piece GW 90tooth flex head set for 109$ bcuz I have the new GW, 90tooth stubby 4.5inch and I love it. It's so smooth and balanced. And it's got a 3/8 drive. Backdrag is smooth so that's why I got the 4piece and I own the GW120XP flex head 4pc

[@mcbrite]

@@michaelmangino9819 Thanks a lot for taking the time! I'll have to do a bit of research, but out of these the only one I know you get for sure here in Germany is probably Snap On... I feel like there must be a German option like Hazet, Wera and so on... Got a bit set from Wera in the meantime: The mini ratchet is roughly 60 teeth and semi light back stroke...

[@paewc.s.5770]

8:18 hazet!!!

[@mikehoare6093]

no way ! hazet is the snap on of germany

[@AutobahnDan]

I’ve been asking the German Folk and got mixed messages... Best answer is that each company in Germany makes the best of a few things.. Knipex=best pliers.. etc..

[@mikehoare6093]

@@AutobahnDan some impressions from germany : Yes a wrench is a wrench but snap on is mostly associated with bikes. aircraft and automotive, so is hazet. Snappy commands the highest prices, so does hazet, albeit not as insane as snap on. Snap on pays attention to detail when it comes to design and surface finish, just like hazet as well. Only that germans seem to like sandblasted chromed, I like that american style high polish, single piece, no plastic grip, much more. And yes, knipex is the king of pliers, not even nepros and keiba can compete.

[@lemo_manda6076]

My Stahlwille set was a complete disappointment :(

[@WaxedClassics]

Wera is czech made, german engineered. Not really a true german tool when a slav is making it.

[@heikopanzlaff3789]

I am not entirely shure about this. They made the Cyclops- style ones in czech stated on their website but I was in Taiwan recently and I found there some Bit - ratchets marked " Endura " - and the bit and ratchet - section looks and feels exactly same on Wera, KS- Tools, Berner, Topeak and Facom- brandet ones. So there is a very high possibility that they are made in Taiwan. But they are good quality. I use the Facom R180 T very often because of its lockable ( ! ) swiveling head .

[@আবুবকর-ন১ধ]

if you want test Tool quality you must with them on burned Aircraft Engine and you see quality. but the best tool is never the with highest quality or most expensive or any brand or etc... the best tool who do your work perfect. sometime you need only once in your life and other one you everyday use depend on them choose your tool NOT at brand, not at price, not at weight etc...

[@bradtitt7572]

Good England

[@markh.2899]

Snap on tools are like surgeon's tools...