Tekton vs. ICON vs. Gearwrench. First impression

Yall asked for it and I hope yall enjoyed how I delivered it . This is my first impression on these three ratchets . I'll keep all of yall updated via KZbin shorts and more videos on how they are holding up to real world shop use and abuse . I hope everyone enjoys don't forget to like subscribe and comment.
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[@1976jdk]

Icon package makes you feel like you bought a lifetime ratchet. The ratchet may not be the best for pro's but the semi pro or hobbyist or even the new tech I think they're great. Harbor Freight is starting to reminding me of the tool section in the Sears stores. You can get a lot of auto tools there that you can't get at Lowes or H.D. for the home guy or beginner plus now a tool line that should last a good amount of time before you start to think "I need to upgrade" just like the old Craftsman line.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Long gone are the days of a solid craftsman product . Makes me sad on that subject. I love that about harbor freight they do have awesome product lines such as Doyle Maddox Pittsburgh and possibly icon lol so far I am highly impressed and tempted to buy more icon products . I really want to hate this ratchet but I have a feeling it will hold up .

[@1976jdk]

@@classiclinesautomotive I miss the tool catalogs the most. I used to hide them with my playboys with a couple hundred grand worth of stuff highlighted as a wish list. No other catalog has ever lived up to the Craftsman tool ones.

[@Nothingmore71]

Very well said, I’m a diesel mechanic and I’ve been using my icon tools since they started releasing them years back and I’d say they have years left in them of hard abuse. Like you said they aren’t lifetime tools for someone like me but they will last long enough

[@forgottenman749]

If that Icon breaks just bring it back to H.F. And they will replace it with a brandy new one!

[@COBRO98]

@@classiclinesautomotive That's the thing, everyone *wants* to hate on Quinn & ICON tools but they can't without being dishonest. Been using them for years daily & they're every bit as good as brands that cost 4x as much.. have not broken one tool or socket yet. Then again I'm not naive enough to take apart suspensions with a 3/8 drive like most young "mechanics" today. These young bucks are lazy and break their Snap-On ratchets monthly around me.. anything breaks when you misuse it

[@jordanbell3473]

Man really loving your channel. Real world stuff. Great topics. Hope it takes off to the moon for you.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I would love to see it take off but at the same time the amount of fun I'm having in my little spot that I have talking to all you awesome people commenting is a reward in itself

[@paradox7xx]

Looking forward to the comparisons, keep up the great work

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Greatly appreciate it

[@malum3802]

I'm glad that Tekton is trying to push more of their products to be manufactured in the US

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

They need to make chrome sockets in the US. I'm tired of all of the Taiwanese sockets.

[@malum3802]

@@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!! AGREE

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I 100 percent agree

[@eastcoastken]

I'm a big Tekton & Gearwrench fan, so I'm rooting for them over the Icon as well. Headed to watch your fuel filter video now. I also make automotive, paint & body work, and tool videos. Techs Talking Shop is a great channel for the automotive enthusiasts as well.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'm really hoping for the tekton to do well . Granted it's subjective my version of abuse may differ from others . I will check out techs talking shop and I ve enjoyed watching your videos and shorts

[@Snowmannorth]

Great comparison! I really enjoy your content.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Tha k you very much glad your enjoying

[@tonycroteau9264]

Great video buddy can't wait to see what happens to them 👍

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'll keep everyone posted with youtube shorts and then do a month review

[@ironfistleadfoot336]

So I'm a bit of a gearwrench fanboy myself. I bought the set of 4 120xp ratchets quite a few years back back when they were on special for under 100 bucks. They have been absolutely fantastic. Haven't broken any of them yet. I did take them apart and use some permatex red engine assembly lube to lube them up. (Little goes a long way) But I've been using them non stop for over 5 years now and haven't had any issues. Now the yellow handle gear wrench is a 90T. But the 120xp's have the red handle (or polished) depending on which ones you get. I have both. But honestly. I've learned in the ratchet world. Just because it's more expensive or less expensive. Does NOT mean it's better. Design. Features. Availability. All are factors that are more important in my opinion. But hope you enjoy using the new ratchets!!

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I absolutely am enjoying using the new ratchets. My hardest choice in the morning when I drink my coffee at my box is which ratchet am I gonna use for the day . So far I'm very impressed with the icon . As far as the most important quality a ratchet can have to me anyways is comfort . Being that I put the icon tekton and gearwrwnch video out I have not used a power tool to remove a fastener so it's been fun turning a ratchet all day lol

[@jmctaggart40]

Glad you're doing the test.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I appreciate it . I'm glad to be doing them. It should be fun, and hopefully, you and everyone else enjoys .we shall see how they hold up.

[@dillon3355]

This man out here droppin "Life gems"

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'm just putting stuff down and seeing who picks it up.

[@WesleyDropDead]

I have 2 toolboxes full of all 3 of these brands as a Porsche technician. I have that exact Icon ratchet, the newer version of that gearwrench ratchet, and that tekton ratchet in 18” (not the biggest fan of their flex head detent feeling). It’s hard to pick a favorite but I do go for the icon more often. For the money you can’t go wrong with any of them. I’ll say too it makes a big difference to take them apart and lube them with super lube. Makes all 3 of those feel super smooth, the icon especially. Here’s my take on all 3 brands: Tekton has taken quite a bit of my money lately. I still think they are the best bang for buck brand of the 3. Especially for those that don’t know, when you order through their website you get 10% back in store credit on every order. So I’ve gotten a few hundred dollars in free tools from that. Their wrenches are great quality for price (I bought 6-32mm after seeing your video as a “backup set” but now I use them all the time LOL) and I love that they don’t skip sizes on their kits. Their warranty is also amazing. Just take a picture of the broken product and submit it and they send out the same tool usually next day from what I’ve read. I’ve never had anything break from them though. Tekton ratchet handle also is very similar to Mac ratchet handles btw however Mac handles felt more sticky/grippy. Icon gets a lot of hate from snapon fanboys but fact of the matter is they do the same exact job for a fraction of the price. I have a majority of the lineup and have been happy with all of it. The convenience of stopping by by harbor freight any day if there are any issues is a lot better than waiting a week on a tool truck and then waiting another few weeks on something to be ordered. We also have the different tool trucks come and go with route changes so now I have to walk 2 dealerships down to go to the snapon truck and miss him half the time. So Icon/HF can take my money instead. They are great quality and I always buy something else in the lineup when 10-20% HF coupons come through. Gearwrench/Apex tools.. I have more tools from them than I would like. Seems like the only thing they are interested in is finding the cheapest route to manufacture tools. I do like that the mostly seem unique to only gearwrench instead of another copy paste Amazon brand. They were the only decent looking mid length sockets I could find and were not expensive at all, however the first set I got had terrible chrome finish so I ordered another and returned the first set. Cheap manufacturing also comes along with somewhat poor quality control too it seems. Their wrenches aren’t bad and their ratcheting mechanisms also feel pretty good with pretty decently low back drag. Their new locking flex head ratchet feels pretty good. The head is much smaller than that version that you have (new version model is #81297). But it is around $70-100 on Amazon when you can find it in stock. I’m extremely interested in the 24” 1/2” variation of this but haven’t found anyone with it in stock over the last month. The rubber finish on the soft grip does not feel like it will last as long as the other 2. Mine is already starting to flake a little without ever getting any harsh chemicals on them. (I clean my tools with glass cleaner to avoid that) I hope you really enjoy those ratchets! and look forward to you buying more icon and finding out they’re really not so bad 😂 I always watch the Icon vs Snapon videos so maybe we can get some of that from you 🔥

[@Ontheflydiyguy]

Just started a new KZbin channel and have an older one. I love it. It’s fun for sure

[@cal3b803]

I have a bunch of icon stuff. Started off with low expectations and kept going back to slowly buy more 😂

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I can say I'm very impressed so far I really want to hate the product line but I feel like it's hard to do right now.

[@antilaw9911]

I have that same snap on long flex ratchet. I also have many Icon and Gearwrench. I think they are really good tools! Love the 120XP"s. I have the very latest new ones. Very slick!!

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I may need to check out the new 120xp . Who can say no to new tools right

[@brianwashere7966]

My 3 favorite ratchets are all Snap-on (1/2, 3/8, 1/4)... That said though, I have a couple of each size Icons for "garbage" work. Fluid spills, pipe extensions required etc... And I'll just say, those Icons have held up pretty well. I really like the new (Not recalled) 3/8ths non-comfort grip flex head. Good length for leverage. But my favorite Icons are the 1/4 and 3/8th swivel head ratchets with the comfort grip. Always find a need for those things and knock on wood, not a warranty issue yet.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Im very happy the icons have held up so well for you. I'm hoping it holds up for me . Although, as I mentioned in the video, I really want to hate it but it doesn't seem too bad, so we shall see how it does on my end. My favorites are also the snap on ratchets . They just feel right in the hand, and I don't think that I have had any issues with them over the years.

[@brianwashere7966]

@@classiclinesautomotive Completely agree with the Snap-on. If you don't have it....SHX80B. Its as if God himself made that thing. For a sizable, locking flex head, 1/2 ratchet its as smooth as butter and indestructible.

[@gregbrooks6318]

Tekton is overhyped. Not saying they’re bad tools, they’re average quality. I can buy average quality anywhere. I’ve used icon ratchets since they came out. I did have to warranty the 1/4 but it was my fault. And the warranty was simple, no shipping, no wait. And I’m not saying icon is the best ratchet, but it’s solid and if it breaks I can have a replacement the same day.

[@rapidrabbit898]

I use my ICON 1/2" digital torque wrench fairly often. If you look at it, it appears to have the same guts as the Snap-On one at 1/2 the price. No complaints yet and I'm roughly 6 months in with over 1200 cycles.

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

I have snap on flops around. But I had it about 10 years. I can't bring myself but the icons. But I love Pittsburgh impact sockets. They take beating and keep working.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I can't argue that . I have the pitsburg sockets as well and have no co.plaints with them . Have you adjusted the screw to tighten it up?

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

@@classiclinesautomotive no everytime I think about it. I say myself I will when I am done but when comes to being done. I forgot about it

[@brianbonilla4830]

I'm becoming a Tekton Man.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Absolutely nothing wrong with that

[@travisclingan859]

I enjoyed the video. I got one recommendation advance auto has a diehard tool line the diehard ratchet is very similar to the icon. I used it for a month and really liked it. It ain't bad on price either.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I've used some of those a while ago they're not bad I can definitely look into picking one up for another video

[@pnv8477]

Love Tekton

[@keith_hudson]

I actually don't like the detent. I like the head to be able to move. These Icon ratchets are apparently solid. Obviously SnapOn fanboys detest them but I've seen a fair amount of pros saying they're actually great.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I've found myself not like the detent on the gearwrench I am becoming a fan of the icon out of the three it is my favorite to use so far

[@lesrinehart933]

I saw a video between Icon and Snap On and, the Icon broke off the anvil at 286 pounds and the Snap In broke off at 287

[@classiclinesautomotive]

That's pretty impressive . For a ratchet that's a fraction of the price of snap on.

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

I used to own ball detent flex ratchets, but gave them away. I prefer smooth flex to adjust around obslacles. An extension & 2 hands control flop.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

You know I have to say I agree on the smooth flex head ratchets . I think my detent ratchets are just gonna hang out in the drawer

[@bobit8742]

i went out bought the icon because i want to experience the packaging 😂

[@erict6183]

Out of those 3 I would say Tekton is best

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I really hope that is the case . I love tekton tools . I want to hate the icon but it has impressed me so far out of the box .

[@scottm6188]

Hello any ideas one a good set of Tekton ratchets please .. I don’t own any and I know a lot of guys use them .. and is flex head the way to go ? And locking or non ? Thank you .. also I would like a complete set ratchets and sockets metric and standard is that even possible to get kits like that

[@valleygrown_dieseltech3444]

The icon i love I have the 14” comfort grip 3/8! But I’ve always wanted to try gearwrench

[@classiclinesautomotive]

The gear wrench ratchet I have isn't to terrible granted it's not for me mainly with the handle it feels to small for my hands however the icon is impressive

[@thebackwoodsmechanic5029]

Glad to hear the opinions. I was robbed blind last year and I've been taking on other trades to get myself lined back out, so I'm buying tools back and buying outside the trucks are the route I'm going. So opinions from real techs matter

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Glad I can be a cog in the machine to get you back on track . I highly recommend tekton sunex and capri tools and sorry to hear about your situation best of lock brother

[@domclough9316]

The gearwrench looks just like a matco ratchet

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Now that you say that I will need to check the matco ratchet that I have and see . Granted it wouldn't surprise me if it's the same

[@dapperbrapper]

excellent

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Greatly appreciate it .

[@agtech4580]

Just goes to show that if you could take the good points from each one that it would make the perfect ratchet we don’t have harbour freight in Canada but the icon look like decent tools

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Right . Do yall have princess auto I thought it was the same as harbor frieght

[@timothyfechter5977]

I’ll be interested to hear your evaluation in a couple of weeks

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I will be keeping everyone updated with shorts and we shall see how the month review is

[@richardbates2367]

I used to have a regular cab short bed 89 Chevy S10 El trim 2.5 tbi 4cyl 5spd truck and it had a absolutely disgusting steering wheel so it ended up getting a 79 Chevy k10 Scottsdale custom option deluxe steering wheel with the small Silverado style horn cap that is popular in the 80's gm square body Sierra classic high Sierra and the Silverado trucks, my brother thought it looked ridiculous but hey it was clean had a decent steering wheel wrap and it made the interior like a hundred times mo betta lol

[@spawnandbatman6975]

Just bought that 3/8 flex head snap on and man I feel the pain. Lol. But slowly but surely I will start replacing tools with higher quality tools. The last thing will probably be my toolbox once it takes a dump

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Hey my best suggestion is run it till it breaks try to hold onto your money as long as you can .

[@draffa5798]

I'm looking forward to seeing what you think of them as you start using them. I was thinking of getting either the Tekton or the Icon

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Well I will be more than happy to let you know my thoughts as time passes . So far as much I hate to say it I think I like the icon more .

[@peter355]

Personally, after using both, I really like the ICON better, I don't like the set positions of the tektons flex head but love the smooth flex head of the icon. Sure the icon is a little more expensive but I think it's worth it

[@draffa5798]

@@peter355 thank you. I think I am going to go with the Icon. I haven't heard anyone say anything negative about them

[@mcsqueegee81]

the head on the tekton is smaller than on the icon. Randomly harbor frieght has 25% deal off any ratchet, or another 20-25-30% deal you can get it on. I'd say like 3-4x/year, can get that deal

[@McMotors99]

The icon handle gets slick and hard to hold on to when it gets and oil, atf, or hydraulic fluid on it. That’s what one of my technicians said when we were watching the video. Can’t wait to see you abuse the hell out of these tools. Fantastic open to a month long review man, still loving all the content! Keep up the good work!! And stay greasy my friends

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'm curious as to how they hold up to different chemical . Was really curious about how the icon handle would do .. I'm gonna have a ton of fun putting them through thier paces

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Never believe hearsay! ALL "comfort" grips get slippery, but knurled grips can't.

[@lesrinehart933]

When you realize you just ruined the Icon box😊

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Why putting it next to a gearwrench

[@antilaw9911]

Yes all you had to do was cut the 2 tape on end and push it out. I have all my Icon ratchets in my tool chest with the trays and looks very slick when I open my Icon drawer.

[@lucky13demo]

I wish u would of tried the Capri ratchet very nice and close to snap on but thanks for the vid

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'm always open to suggestions as long as the bank account allows lol. That would probably be another fun idea . Doing a Koken ratchet a capri ratchet and another brand . Greatly appreciate the comment and you taking the time to watch.

[@BA-pz3lo]

the new koken ratchets are wicked nice

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I have heard that and will need to look I to.getting a few

[@BA-pz3lo]

@@classiclinesautomotive you might not like the handle its small but the ratcheting mechanism is awesome its nice and smooth and very little back drag. i hate to say it but i might like it better than my snap on ratchets. also when you put a socket on it theres very little play on the ratchet it feels like the socket is attached to the ratchet if that makes sense. im talking about the new z series ratchets by koken i dont know about their old ones

[@antilaw9911]

The Icon is a really good ratchet and tools. Give it time and you will respect them. It's just the lingering thought in back your mind that it comes from harbor frieght because the negative stigma brought on by their past of having only cheap tools. But you have to give credit to harbor frieght for stepping up their game. I have several Icon ratchets and all socket sets and I often look at them and observe... damn these are actually some very nice sockets and ratchets, when comparing to my craftsman, Carlyle, Gearwrench etc. My opinion, Icon is steps ahead of Gearwrench and Gearwrench is very consistent but I mainly love Gearwrench because their 120XP ratchets are so damn slick and quiet!!

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'm very impressed with the icon stuff now and harbor frieght has stepped up with the maddox and Doyle line of tools can't beat the prices and doesn't feel like cheap junk.

[@rjones476]

I love the 120xp.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'm honestly excited to use it . Really curious how strong it will be with that high of tooth count.

[@roylowery1329]

@@classiclinesautomotive just a FYI its not really 120 tooth count its 2 60 tooth pawls side by side and when the anvil gear teeth moves one pawl grabs and then the next pawl grabs the next which equals 120. So really it's strength would be based on a 60 tooth. I have a Craftsman 3/8 120 tooth and I've put Hella torque on that ratchet .

[@gilmansgarage6341]

Head girth is usually a good thing..😀 rag must be for polishing your tool or wiping drool..Thanks for showing these first impressions..

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I really wanted to say something involving my wife and head size and be the giant child I am . I still don't know why I didn't, lol. I felt like I started drooling over the packaging on the icon . It's got an awesome box and tray, and the wipe so cool for me very well thought out by someone in their office. It's not a problem. I'm always happy to try to put some info out there, and hopefully, it helps someone out .granted, this is somewhat subjective being my use of a tool may differ from another, but we shall see what I can get it to do.

[@gilmansgarage6341]

@@classiclinesautomotive 😂 figured I lead you into trouble on the girth...guess I am an adult child as well , gotta have fun & laugh..

[@richardbates2367]

I have some gearwrench ratchets but they are all hard handle chrome fixed head 84 t,90 tooth a 120xp its a 90t yellow stripe ratchet other than that they pretty much all look the same except for the design gearwrench logo on the head of the ratchet...

[@jamesburch716]

Love all my tekton tools. Ill take them over gearwrench and icon any day

[@mlieser1230]

I don't have much faith in the comfort grip handles. I prefer the plastic handled ratchets or the hard handles. I picked up a Snap On comfort grip ratchet and the handle felt like mush in my hand. I noticed that the Pittsburgh comfort grip ratchets had a hard feel that felt positive. Sounds like the Icon comfort grip is the same type of handle. Tony The Technician took a Tekton flex head hard handle ratchet and grafted on one of their screwdriver handles. When Tekton announced that they were releasing a comfort grip I was hoping they would take Tony's que and use the screwdriver handle. They are similar to Snap On's screwdriver handles. I just can't justify spending $200 on a Snap On as I no longer wrench professionally. I have a Craftsman Professional 3/8 flex head ratchet with a plastic handle that has held up over the years. It reminds me of my stolen Mac ratchet with the plastic handle. 36 teeth and a 3 position ball detent flex head. Looking forward to your thoughts on all three ratchets after you have put them to the test.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

So far granted it doesn't count for anything but I used the gearwrench a little bit today and wasn't to impressed and Tony the technician has a lot of fantastic information. I'll be very happy to keep everyone posted and I'm very iffy on soft grips I've grown to enjoy the snap on.

[@spacecat7247]

Will this will certainly be interesting. The only thing I have in that group is a gearwrench ratchet which I found in the highway. Seems decent enough but I haven't put it to the test enough to really know what it's worth. Any of the icon stuff I ever found is broken in the highway. Usually the flex head ratchet wrenches. I rarely go to Harbor Freight so this will be entertaining and possibly educational.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

So far I did use the gearwrench today and even with the detent it was a little to floppy for my liking . But only put hands on it for a little bit so we shall see still alot more use for all three

[@spacecat7247]

@@classiclinesautomotive work that magic on them. break them down to powder.

[@wertz987]

First I'm old school and hate the soft grips, I need the chrome handle for the feel of the fasteners. Second anyone that thinks Snap off Is awesome are insane with what is out today.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I totally understand where your coming from with the Chrome handle . My hands can do it any more with those hell righting with a pen hurts like hell .from what I have used I favor snap on ratchets .however there are plenty of other brands I have not tried I guess it's the stick with what you know thing for me .

[@yeayeasautoadventures]

I think do a one month and six month review,my money is on gearwrench,I have been impressed with almost everything I have bought from GW

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I think that it wouldn't be a bad idea to give some sort of long-term idea of what people may expect. I like the idea of gearwrench, but i can take it or leave it type brand

[@robertovillalon2841]

You look cute with the beanie on. Lol

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Your so sweet to me if you have tools gun guitars or cars , I may be thinking about leaving the wife .

[@br529]

I bought a flex head 3/8 long handle racket. I could never keep the head from flopping around and coming off what I was trying to use it on. I ended up taking it back. No refund. Only trade it for something of equal price. Last time I went to harbor freight

[@semitrailertechnician4926]

That's a old design gearwrench you need to compare to the new version which has screws instead of snap ring in head after all you are comparing to the best icon and tekton

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Well damn I might need to find that then . I'm curious to how well they will hold up .

[@j.michaelrogerson8541]

I’ve used every ratchet shown in this video. Completely unbiased opinion , I don’t like he gear wrench or Icon. I’d take the icon over the gear wrench though

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Good to know and how do you feel about the tekton .

[@user-es3nt2mr5m]

I'm a tekton fan boy but if it's good it's good the icon looks good

[@franksam8610]

I’ll take Tekton, I went to harbor freight and don’t even have single items of anything on icon or Pittsburg pro to buy individually

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I can't vlame you on that tekton is an awesome brand

[@lesrinehart933]

The box slides apart on the ratchet box

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'm a child I like to tear stuff up

[@ethanmcleod8819]

Completely off topic. What’s the story on the big auger bit in the corner?

[@classiclinesautomotive]

So the Auger bit that you are see8ng attaches to a hydraulic motor , the Auger sits in a reservoir and it's purpose is to push a gypsum mixture into essentially a rubber tube with spiral grooves with a spiral shaped piece of metal that pushes material out into hoses I think it will push material up to 50 feet up and whatever length hose is on the ground

[@OACSOME]

only complaint with the ICON is that screw does back out for me. But other than that $54 and the warranty is good value for noobies

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Hell, if that's the only issue and it feels good, I'd say I'm sold on them

[@lesrinehart933]

Gear wrench is the winner 😊

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I wish it would of did better than the icon but that's my opinion granted subjective content

[@dfacedxa]

i hate when the flex head gets all limp and it seems tekton has the most solid out of the three. once you put a 1/2 deep socket on the end my bet is the tekton is gonna operate the best. lookin forward to seeing your thoughts.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I'm looking forward to seeing how that works out myself with how they wear. I used the tekton yesterday and absolutely thought I was going to break it . Ended up snapping a snap on extension . Never had that happen before . At least with a snap on extension. I used the gearwrench wrench today and I just feel disappointed with it as far as the flex head . The swing is great on it and the high tooth count is awesome but that's about it .

[@dfacedxa]

@@classiclinesautomotive the tekton outlasting the snap on extension is another check for the tekton in my book. i kinda wrote off buying their ratchets now I think I need one haha!

[@lesrinehart933]

Wow bruiser😊

[@ShawnC8030]

Lol i heard the heart ache as you slowly had to force yourself to realize Icon has a decent ratchet. I was the same way. The wrenches i sat there like no please no. They are really making those B+ to A- grades man. After losing all my US made tools in a fire I am slowly buying morre Icon. I love tekton sockets and until Icon makes the big sets like tekton i have to stay with tekton. FYI Icon sockets have the same broach as snappy and are cery nice as well.

[@coltonjacobs5383]

It's honestly funny how Icon is copying Snap-On so much. Even with the pliers, they're still trying to copy them. They just released their own 3-Position Slip Joint pliers. Kind of want a pair, lol I do wish they would go with their own design though. I am curious how that Icon holds up

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Yeah it's one of those things that make me cringe and has kept me away from icon. I can't wait to get use on it to see how it truly is . I will be more than happy to let yall know how it is.

[@portugeseking7959]

Tekton ratchets are pretty good. But for reason I don't like the feel or the looks. I'm also not a fan of their fixed head or their flex heads. My go too are my icons, matco and my old snap ons. All very good

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I love my Snap on ratchets, and I like the matco chrome handles over their comfort grip. I really want to hate the icon and love the tekton, but I don't know if that will be the case. I'm impressed with the icon. I'm hoping that the tekton is awesome. I'm not a fan of the handle, though.

[@Callelle6251]

Out of the 3, I'll always go with Icon. I refuse to buy Apex tools (Gearwrench) unless I can help it. Tekton, I like their US stuff, but the rest just doesn't do it for me. Icon only coppies Snap On on a few things, mainly just the font on sockets and some of their more recent pliers. The ratchets are 100% different, but still really really good, and I've been using their impacts for years with no complaints.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Well I'm honestly tempted to buy some more icon stuff . I used the gearwrench ratchet a little bit today and wasn't to impress . Haven't used the icon or tekton yet.

[@chchchscott1]

I love Tekton’s packaging. Spend money on the tool not the packaging that you just trash anyway.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

You know from that perspective it's hard to argue against thier packaging . When I bought thier wrenches I was thoroughly impressed everything was individually wrapped

[@chadabels6147]

snapon and craftsman v series ratchets

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Yall are gonna make me go broke over ratchets ...I'm totally game for that. I will look into.making more purchase at the end of the month I'm interested in the craftsman v series

[@antilaw9911]

V are great ratchets but very much back drag

[@forgottenman749]

I tried doing a channel, but editing video sucks……lol. I tend to ramble way too much so I get off content too much….lol.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Hey man I highly suggest trying to get your channel rolling again . Keep it elemtary school simple Starr with a beginning middle and end .the more you put put you will see your self grow over time . It's honestly really fun and what I enjoy most is you have an opportunity to connect with alit of people .totally worth pushing yourself to do and feel free to email me it's in the channel bio. If you have any questions .

[@martinmiller484]

I love Tekton products but they missed the mark on their comfort grip handles, I can't stand it. As far as Icon goes, there's nothing wrong with them. My only complaint is it's time for Harbor Freight to stop copying and comparing them to Snap On. They just need to design their own style ratchet and go with it. Nothing comes close to my two hard handle Snap On ratchets, but Icon would be a fine ratchet if it wasn't a damn near replica of the Snap On.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I agree with tekton dropping the ball on thier soft grip handle .also the icon was a big turn off for the longest time til everyone wanted me to use it which the month follow up video will be out some time this week. Getting back to the icon I hated that it was so close to the snap on using it , it feels like something I'm used to but something different kind of odd but it works .

[@henryhercules309]

have the same snap on and tekton ratchet. I love the Tekton. best handle design in my opinion. I wish it was thicker tho. I prefer it over the snap on

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Really . That's pretty awesome if that's the case I'm not a fan of the slimmer handle but then again I have not used it yet tried the gearwrench and had odd thoughts on it

[@henryhercules309]

@@classiclinesautomotive to be fair i have smaller hands, i wear a medium glove. But the material on the tekton is more oil resistant than the snap on which seems like its a sponge.

[@portugeseking7959]

You cant hate Icon they make some good stuff.

[@classiclinesautomotive]

Just from unboxing it and overall look . I really and truly want to hate it and I'm fighting my inner person to hate it but so far first thoughts is it isn't terrible I really see it being possibly the number 1 out of the three . In my opinion, granted all this is subjective, and I may use tools differently from everyone else, but so far, I am impressed.

[@lesrinehart933]

Icon flexhead sx

[@Xiomaro01]

I see you like em longer and thicker 😂

[@classiclinesautomotive]

My momma told me go big or go home . Lol

[@deevoss9991]

Do u like locking flexhead

[@classiclinesautomotive]

To be honest I prefer no lock on it . I like to just set a regular flex head up a little tight and work with that .

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

I am sorry I starting to get interested in koken and nepro etc Japan made tools. They looking better quality than American ones and getting quality you pay for

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I really want to try the Koren next that might be featured in a video in a few months

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

@@classiclinesautomotive I been hearing a lot great stuff about them.

[@lesrinehart933]

Icon non flex ar great

[@classiclinesautomotive]

I need to try one for sure

[@Bloodsong0830]

Th get wrench 90 tooth is better than the 120

[@FranciscoGarcia-od9mn]

This guy seems he's not certain about anything he's trying to say....

[@michaelclark7602]

You lost me at Snap-on

[@pauljoey7977]

Waste of time here