Wera Joker Wrenches

There are a lot of options for wrenches --- and a lot more when you look into ratcheting wrenches, but the WERA Jokers are unique in more ways than one!
These have a unique open-end design that allows for nuts/bolts to pass-through like any normal wrench, but rotating the nuts/bolt slightly will cause it to stay in place --- since the wrenches have a built-in retainer plate.
Along with that, the plate acts as a non-slip grip.....meaning that these will not slip off of a fastener or round off a bolt like a normal wrench could.
The sets include a sturdy tool roll, so you can keep track of all of your wrenches & carry them with you to the job site!
Buy the Wera Joker Wrenches @ Amazon here --- amzn.to/2vBKN07
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[@IrishDevil78]

I see a lot of people saying these are junk or a gimmick. That’s simply not true and these wrenches are quite durable. They may not be the best option for automotive work, but having used them in an industrial/fabrication environment they perform quite well. No wrench is going to fit every situation, that’s why so many types are made. People tend to think the automotive field is the only proving ground for tools, it’s not.

[@Iowa599]

Let's see how much torque the ratchet end will sustain before it explodes!

[@ivancedillo8]

IrishDevil78 very true, I own this particular set, I love it. Have use them in the house and on my car doing rotors n pads change, they hold up, I clean them after use and they still look new after 4 years of use.

[@RhinoAg]

Iowa599 lol that’s not what ratcheting wrenches are for.

[@paddyhall596]

I’ve owned this set for a little over a year and absolutely use and abuse them in oil, grease and concrete environment nearly everyday, and have put my body weight behind them many times and still work and feel as good as the day I got them, they last...bother the open end and ratcheting end...

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

@@paddyhall596 Those a German Tools, manufactured according to the "DIN" (Deutsche Industrie Norm = German Industry Norm), of course they hold up "reasonable abuse" + a little more, because it's Wera and like Hazet, Gedora, Kraftwerk or Stahlwille - they wanna justify the extra money you put in to them. US Tools are just ridicoulus overpriced but hey, Snap On started their Franchise Stuff already in Germany and has already some Customers so ... Advertising.

[@Davoodoo69]

Best wrenches I've ever owned, I won't borrow one out unless you leave a major credit card & Id .

[@RealToolReviews]

🤣🤣

[@svn5994]

Haven't tried much then.

[@cjr1881]

The word is "loan". Dipshit

[@DNMarti]

I’m a machinery mechanic and I deal with Krones a lot. All of their technicians use wera. I really liked the 1/4 drive set a tech let me borrow one week. I ended up buying that and have slowly started buying wera everything. There are no gimmicks with these tools and the quality is just superb. Pricey yes, but not as near as expensive as snap on. You just can’t beat these tools. Hands down the best available.

[@TheWinwin4all]

It all started with one damn green-handled screwdriver! Now I'm the owner of both (SAE & metric) 3/8" full sets of Zyklop, several screwdrivers, 1/4" check bit plus set, SAE Joker and this full metric set. I love quality tools and this brand got me :-) Money is money, today we have them, tomorrow not but quality tools, if you use them, are always around. If you value yourself as a professional, you will invest in a nice tools for yourself just to enjoy whatever you do even more. Great review btw!

[@longstar550]

TheWinwin4all joker wrenches are over priced trash

[@casemodder89]

longstar550 YOU, my dear v'got no clue !

[@nailbanger489]

Let me guess it was that or new Lamborghini

[@justinvanmierlo302]

these people never had these tools in their hands but they still think its garbage. Mmmm what would change that? I know say its from the USA and they will pay it for a decent hand tool. ps: i know your gonna insult me but its just the truth.

[@Salpeteroxid]

@@justinvanmierlo302 In Europe, "Made in USA" doesn't mean anything tbh.

[@FoodOnCrack]

Wera is like the Knipex of screwdrivers, ratchets and wrenches.

[@RealToolReviews]

FoodOnCrack Oh I agree.....top quality tools.....they are very comfortable to use & are very well made.

[@rxwhat33]

$233? Nope ill wait until snap on comes out with thier version and pay $1900 @ 25 bucks a week for the rest of my life then my kids can pick up the rest of the tab when im dead.

[@user-jh8cx4jf7u]

😂

[@4x4offroad70]

The kids working in dealership bays really do be like that.

[@sbains560]

I’m only paying $12 a month I want the great grand kids to pay to

[@TheAVJedi]

😂😂😂

[@CookieManCookies]

@Giorgio Mumda Ok Zoomer... hahahahaha, look who's laughing now!

[@19ghost73]

Some add-on info as of 2018: The open-end plate can be replaced after it is worn out. There's a version with a 15° tilted boxed end, too. And there's a version with two open-ends on one wrench. In Germany their price is below 190USD for the 11-wrench set in the video. If You buy with company discount this gets even lower - so for us the price isn't so high. And yes, skilled mechanics have found ways to handle the mentioned issues without having such a specialized tool. However, that still does not disqualify the qualities of the WERA Joker wrenches - it merely shows the skill of the user. ATB, Gereon

[@krzemian]

they've also added color coding as of 2022

[@behemothinferno]

Best demonstration of their advantages vs regular wrenches I've seen so far. I would definitely go with the model with an offset and ratcheting direction switch though as like others have said, the straight ones are pretty much useless as your fingers are always in the way when tightening/loosening fasteners!

[@AGomez1821]

now show the Batman wrenches

[@adamschoenherr3057]

you don't "see" the batman wrenches, you just shine a batwrench light on a stuck bolt and "BANG!", "BIF!", "POW!" the nut just falls off. it's even tied up with some string.

[@pssst3]

One unmentioned advantage: the open end holds 4 sides/3 points of a hex head snuggly, regardless of whether in 6 or 12 point configuration. where a conventional open end wrench only holds 2/0. If fully inserted around a head, this delivers more torgque with less chance of rounding off the corners.

[@svn5994]

This is a gimmick you people fall for to this day. 2/0 delivers more torque than 4/0. You DO NOT transfer torque, only using the angled sides, you transfer torque using the flats. Snap On Flank Drive, Matco SMC, and Wright's Wright Grip all outperform the competition while using 2/0. Touching two sides that DO NOT transfer torque means it's just a marketing gimmick that you people buy into. 2/0 > 4/0.

[@G56AG]

As an older guy I appreciate the large and easy to read sizes marked on them, many of the tools I have bought over the years the sizes are too small to read or not marked clearly enough to read, when I bought them years ago my eyes were better, you never think about that when you are buying tools when you are young. I have a large very nice ratcheting wrench set that I bought 25+ years ago, I have to get a magnifying glass to read the sizes on most of them.

[@ArsonHammockHanger]

I love WERA products...

[@turboslag]

Saw these on ebay and decided to buy a 13mm size just to check them out. Have to say, first impressions are excellent. Quality and finish are easily upto Snap-On standards, I feel qualified to make that judgement as I own ALOT of Snap-On tools! Funtionaly, so far it's brilliant, solving many of those awkward wrench problems in difficult situations. Durability is an unknown but I'm pretty convinced they will measure up, so I'll take the plunge and buy a set. They definitely represent a major innovation in wrench technology.

[@RealToolReviews]

***** Awesome! Glad to hear that you like them!

[@svn5994]

Far from Snap On.

[@Petesworkshop2225]

I just like how they feel in my hand, puts a little grin on my face everytime I reach for them.

[@anonymousfriend897]

I just seen those wrenches in a paper and your demonstration of them now was #1 I will have to get some now.

[@pualanic4023]

I have just about every wrench set I could ever need, however, that doesn’t include wrench sets that I WANT! These are pretty cool and still cheaper than most of my Snap On sets. Thanks for the review. Love the Wrenches. ❤️

[@lampoyo]

They seem pretty specific for the situation they are advantageous in, but kudos for ingenuity and design. The coolest part I saw was using them with the all-thread, but seeing as how a lot of my work is over 20' high-- I would never let go of a tool like that 😅😅

[@gooburrum]

That was an excellent presentation. I’m impressed with those.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

These are really expensive but they are one of the best ideas for a wrench I've ever seen. Great review.

[@RealToolReviews]

Love2boat92 I agree that they are not on the "cheap side" of tools, but from what I have seen in person and read online about Wera in general.....everyone loves the quality & design of their tools. These are a cool idea for sure! :) Thanks!

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Yeah but if you're going to use them everyday the benefits out way the cost. No problem.

[@TheFringes.]

They put so much thought into designing this, looks great.

[@dondonaldson1684]

Excellent coverage of all the features! Thanks.

[@PrivateCustard]

I have one of these, bought specifically to adjust the clutch biting point on a 2008 Civic Type R. The straight head was the selling point for my needs. Brilliant tool. I'll have to get the whole set at some point......when I find them on discount. £15 for a single spanner soon adds up!

[@TheBegoing]

You're first 20 seconds described my night at work last night!!!!

[@MrSupernova111]

Looks like an amazing wrench set!

[@robsonf6683]

The creativity of engineers in Germany is unmatched.

[@fredoswego]

Wow. had no idea what the metal insert was for, but after this demo I can remember lots of times it would have come in handy. I've had to tape a nut into a wrench a lot of times.

[@EminHVAC]

Great review Bud. Those are outstanding wrenches.

[@RealToolReviews]

Emin HVAC Thanks Emin! :)

[@joshhoar5406]

Are they worth the money though?

[@davidcherry9434]

Wow..great wrenches!...great design!

[@robertstonebreaker8394]

Wera makes some nice tools have been using them the last few years mostly their security bits but these look really nice

[@markpotter2485]

I have always been able to use my fingers to hold a nut and my other fingers to hold a bolt. I'm talented that way.

[@jks6804]

Lol, but you cannot cross thread it as easy that way, where is the fun in that.

[@mikesiena2968]

I have fingered my nuts for years

[@xephael3485]

What size did they skip between 8 to 19mm? Hate it when they leave gaps.

[@frankdavis8409]

I’ve got the imperial and metric set. I use the daily. I wished the box end had an offset but other then that they’re awesome. I still use my SK combos and gearwrenches daily, but these are my only ratcheting wrenches that I use to bust loose and torque fasteners. The box end mech is built like a tank. I’d like to see a torque test video to see the 19 mm failure point. Great video. Thank you.

[@RebelR15]

Awesome idea, people are saying the price is too high, and i might agree, but a comparable ratcheting snap on wrench set is far more. Great review as always

[@RealToolReviews]

DieselRiver Thanks! I agree....compared to other high-end brands, these are on the very reasonable side of things

[@maxmoreno5891]

Thanks your videos are awesome weratools are some of my favorites after a lifetime of snap on I've been more pleased with these they make some great locking extensions to

[@RealToolReviews]

Max Moreno Thanks Max! I saw the Wera locking extensions a couple months ago...very impressive. I like the tools they make across the board, many are very unique & innovative.

[@Engineguy66]

i use a thin neodymium magnet on the back side works great for holding the nut on the wrench

[@simonmoran6009]

That’s pure class!!! It certainly has my mind made up 👌💨👍

[@TheBegoing]

Hey I have seen your reviews using new bolts, but many myself included are working on worn and soft bolts can you try to incorporate old bolts or soft bolts?

[@poisonfangs85]

I have not been impressed with a set of wrenches I a while, those are sweet!

[@RealToolReviews]

poisonfangs85 Nice! Yeah these are pretty sweet :)

[@frankw8876]

Nice but that 11 piece set is over $220. Limited warranty, reviewer at Amazon indicated he dropped one from about 8' and warranty was denied. Never had a warranty problem from Sears and they don't care if it's dropped from outer space or immersed in salt water for 20 years. Same goes for Harbor Freight.

[@RealToolReviews]

And how is Sears doing these days with wise business decisions like that?

[@xephael3485]

Real Tool Reviews Dont get butt hurt when someone calls you out on shilling wrenches

[@davidmarzolino7159]

It wasn't Sears tool department that got them in financial trouble, it was everything else. If anything their tools are what helped keep them going.

[@mfk12340]

Well seeing as sears are the only hardware company that uphold the craftsman warranty it wasn't their tools department that shooed them out the door.

[@duckslayer92]

Craftsman and Sears aren't the same

[@olechuga2]

Sir, great set of wrenches. Please advise me: If that metal-holder holding the nut, if it happens c to "break" because of torque applied, will WERA warranty that tool?

[@jcb8014]

Brilliant video, brilliant wrench

[@trezzh4]

I have similair joker set only with little switcher on the ratchet side and they are also a little bit bended (about 15 degrees). They are good.

[@michaelperez6983]

Very cool. Not $233 cool, though.

[@Mtaalas]

+Michael Perez Professional tools... but I hear you :)

[@that1electrician]

Then stay at Harbor Freight with your broke ass.

[@-tr0n]

honestly, i doubt they would cut it for me. ratcheting wrenches without a lever are useless and the finicky open end...i doubt that little bolt in plate would last long. sometimes a higher price doesn't mean better.

[@Jcestanley]

tr0n yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. I use the wera 1kv screwdriver kit on wind turbines. I love it, but I don't think these would hold up. Everything takes a serious beating on a wind turbine. I use the 10, 13, and 19mm everyday and the 4 piece is only 85 dollars. I may use them for specific jobs only where there's a risk of dropping nuts.

[@-tr0n]

i can see the open end holding a nut being pretty useful, but not useful enough to own a second (or third...fourth...fifth) set of wrenches :) anothing thing i'll add is that both the open end and the box end aren't offset at all. the open end can get away with it seeing that it's basically a 12pt, but the box end not having an offset makes it VERY hard to use in many situations. to be fair, all non-reversible non-flex ratchets have that problem.

[@greygoosemafia]

That's pretty DAMN cool!

[@RealToolReviews]

+Richard Cowtails Haha I agree!

[@chrisac9001]

wow the best wrench set in the market

[@28jimbobbillybob]

Sweet WRENCHES , Great Review I gotta get me Some 👍🏽

[@vic62cu]

I would like to see a strength test, and how well they due under alot of stress.. I had issues with the open end side rounding off fasters because the 🔧 expanded

[@maxbermudez2327]

Solo cuando has trabajo en áreas muy estrechas te das cuenta de la ingeniería detrás de una herramienta y lo valioso q es el tiempo de respuesta ,Wera hecha para Profesionales

[@peritolegista]

Great tool!!! In Brazil is very complicated bay

[@MorrowSind]

Nice review. Interesting design. Thanks for the video.

[@dosbox907]

hey rtr. are these your go to these days or they just collecting dust ;) been dreaming of picking up a set

[@grandrapids57]

very cool... it makes me want a set.

[@TeeGiang]

great review! i have a few of these and they do exactly what you say :P by far my fav set of open ended ratcheting wrenches.

[@RealToolReviews]

Tee Giang Thanks Tee! I definitely like the feel & quality of them....they feel great in your hand :)

[@LMO169]

There is also a even more high end version where you don't have to flip the ratchet. MSRP of 400€, in retail a tad below 300€. Pricey pricey those tools from W upper valley. I used to have my hand tools all from Makita but I switch more and more to Wera, because they deliver those last 5% to make the perfect tool

[@gordonturner8544]

Great review sir well done

[@djthunderpsn]

Man I gotta get me a set of them!! Great vid!!

[@RealToolReviews]

Djthunder PSN Thanks! :)

[@robertcolon1663]

Love the look and styling gonna get me a set

[@RealToolReviews]

Robert Colon Nice....thanks Robert!

[@ronchabale]

Actually look pretty good

[@roguegeek]

I'm looking for a ratcheting wrench system that I can hold onto for a lifetime. Do you prefer these to the SK Xframe? What's your favorite ratcheting wrench? Is there someplace you do a comparison of premium ratcheting wrenches? Love your videos. Thanks!

[@kellogg2185]

I have had my SAE set of SK X-Frame wrenches for years, they're awesome. Thinking about replacimg my Kobalt Metric set with these Jokers...

[@Michael-xl8dz]

Wow hole lot of thought in the tool. Now what was the name of the CLOWN with his joker tool's??

[@shauncatlett6066]

Wera just released a new variation of this wrench that features a 15° offset and switch. I'm really curious to your thoughts on these new sets.

[@phuturephunk]

Wera makes great stuff, straight up.

[@mysticjbyrd]

This is junk...

[@scottcarlon6318]

Just ordered the joker “switch” set , it has a 15deg offset on box end, but hard to find, I ordered from amazon in germany.

[@user-ii8dz4vu7n]

At first: Wow, these are pretty awesome! I'm a bit of a butter fingers with nuts and bolts so this might help a bit After seeing the price: Yeah, I'm good. It's a problem, but not a 3 figure problem.

[@BadPete999]

Sears had a similar set like this ,i've busted my knuckle so many times with them now the complete set is gathering dust in my forget about tool chest drawer lol for the last 15 years !

[@skyemac8]

You’ve sold Wera to the world.

[@Dragoninja833]

I need this in my life

[@JW1992M]

Great review! I hope Wera release another set with the box end with 15 degree offset or with flex.

[@RealToolReviews]

FullochFit Thanks! I hope they expand the wrench lineup.....these are really nice :)

[@lazerusmfh]

My solution for this is a piece of tape on the nut to the wrench :) but looks like a nice set of wrenches

[@frankw8876]

Me too, have not encountered space so tight that I'm not able to get into it with various tools I have. Duct tape should do the trick.

[@bwt3278]

lazerusmfh I lay a paper towel over the wrench and push the nut into either the open or box end, works for sockets too. Handy as hell in a pinch

[@dontblameme6328]

lazerusmfh .... But.... But.... You don't get to spend hundreds on gimmick tools if you use your brain like that !! A real joker for sure.

[@norbertkliszczewski4776]

Thanks for the great video review as always! Now that you have also seen the SK X-Frames, which ones do you think do a better job at biting into the bolt on the open end without slipping in standard automotive use. Do you have an overall preference and why? Thanks everyone, please kindly chime in if you have used both.

[@RealToolReviews]

SK or Wrightgrip would be more ideal for biting in and not letting go. I do think that the SK wrenches were thicker though.....so that may cause you to run into some clearance issues. Be sure to think about all aspects before buying any of them.

[@MarkMcDaniel]

Those wrenches are no joke.

[@billschnoebelen5]

Looks good for folks without fingers or a 12pt box wrench set.

[@lekkousa]

Another great review! I'm going to have to stop watching, as I continue to see tools I must have! WERA makes great stuff, very clever designs. I have bit set from them that is also made in Czech Republic and it is also a super slick design.

[@RealToolReviews]

lekkousa Thanks! That is a side-effect of watching tool reviews I hear ;)

[@benkasper4035]

Embossing the size 4x is my fav feature

[@BeardedWrencher]

German engineering! haha I have yet to own any Wera tools, but after watching some reviews and seeing toolbox tours with people explaining how they like them.. really has me itching for some! Hopefully some day I'll swap out some stuff in my box for them!

[@RealToolReviews]

BeardedWrencher A good place to start is with their screwdrivers.....they are great & have laser etched tips that grip onto the screwhead & dont let go.

[@CafeInnocent]

Disphonic x wera did invent them

[@Havick33]

Thanks for sharing your input .Do have review of the zyktop coming in the future?

[@RealToolReviews]

Havick33 Thanks! And yes I do....I have the all-metal 3/8" version here right now.....I am liking these WERA tools a lot!

[@cerealkiller4248]

I remember 10 years or so ago working in factory maintenance having to remove a pump situated against a wall. I could only turn about an 1/8th of a circle each time with an adjustable spanner. It would take about 45 min to take that one nut off every time there was a problem with that pump. I bought myself a set of ratchet spanner’s and the next time I removed that nut it took less than 5 minutes. These look a step up from my ratchets and I think I’ll start getting some in the sizes I’m more likely to use regularly, 8,10,13mm. BUT, if I was still in a factory where there is a compressed air supply, I’d still be using my air ratchets which are unmatched. We would have access panels in huge vessels perhaps 4ft ( 1.2m ) across, with bolts 2 inches apart. That would be a days work with 2 spanner’s or less than an hour with an air ratchet and a ring spanner. Air tools are the way to go guys 🤟

[@WilliamEllison]

Alright i'm sold. Friday I will pick some up.

[@shiningstaer]

Hey real time reviews, would you take these wera offset reversible or the snap ons of the same features??

[@RealToolReviews]

I suppose it would depend on the deal I could get on them….. prices vary widely.

[@betmon5986]

Wats da price for that particular set and wer do u purchase dem sir

[@NaluRash]

I need these

[@codyrobertson4630]

I Would like to see you do the grip wright bolt test with these wera joker wrenches

[@RealToolReviews]

Cody Robertson The WrightGrip test is using a 9/16" head-sized bolt....these are metric wrenches, so I dont have any that would work. That being said, I did shear a 10mm bolt head off with the WERA & it sustained zero damage.

[@urbansnipe]

I WANT THEM NOW!

[@QoraxAudio]

Whats the torx bolt on the side for? To replace the serrated part?

[@MrPaul1f]

I have these and rarely use them, they are certainly well made and effective but the ring head size means that the situations i can use them are limited.

[@Senkino5o]

I don't know about all these smart-alecs but those are some impressive wrenches, anything that can help prevent dropped wrenches is A-okay in my book. Yeah they're pricey, but they've got a unique feature that my other wrenches don't, maybe they can find a place into the toolbox.

[@VintageOutboardMan]

Those are cool! Looks like they came from space haha! Nice review man :)

[@RealToolReviews]

VintageOutboardMan Thanks dude! :)

[@michaelmoses4019]

Great now I need another tool I didnt know I needed lol

[@JustinMikola]

I gotta get those! Great review!

[@RealToolReviews]

Justin Mikola Thanks Justin!

[@toolinc.collection1521]

Those wrenches look winners

[@842qwery]

Nice!

[@FireConvoy88]

I was wondering if you can do a review on a set of wrench from ratchetech, it looks like an interesting set wrenches - ratcheting open end

[@RealToolReviews]

FireConvoy88 I just took a look at them online, I will see if I can get a set....thanks for the suggestion!

[@gm0hzi]

i have used thes a lot and found the ring end is nearly indestructible and has to be commended but unfortunately i have managed to spread the open end on two 13mm combination spanners

[@TeeGiang]

I also have a set of their 1/4 and 3/8 metal zyklop ratchets and love them to death lol. i gave away my snap ons. theyre well balanced slim and ergo handles won me over much like their laser etched screwdriver set :P

[@RealToolReviews]

Tee Giang Nice Tee! I really like these WERA tools....very nice quality across the board from what I can tell.

[@tafl-9198]

Very nice 👍

[@faheemraqib1035]

Thanks

[@gquintero1104]

Nice were can I buy for a reasonable price thanks

[@danred806]

I guess I mean will that wrench work for metric and standard?

[@RealToolReviews]

danred806 They arent really designed for that since most of the sizes do not align, but some of the sizes are interchangeable. Most passenger vehicles use metric fasteners, while most farm equipment/nuts/bolts/etc are SAE sizing. It really depends on what you are working on as far as the sizes you should go with.

[@akbychoice]

Tape works to keep a nut in the wrench. Cheap easy and works on most wrenches.

[@nicholaselias8542]

I noticed that the six point feature of the open end was not used. It seems that it has teeth like the flank drive plus. Any clue if it is as effective?

[@RealToolReviews]

+nicholas elias It has some gripping abilities.....but I did not want to push it to the breaking point, since these are just too nice to screw them up. It is a replaceable plate from what I can tell, but I could not find a part number specifically for it online....so I would assume if you messed it up, the whole thing would need to be replaced.

[@nicholaselias8542]

+Real Tool Reviews gotcha. that's kinda what I was thinking. more of a specialty wrench.