Wera Tools: Narrowing 517 Screwdrivers Down To My Favorites

[@Faith_Of_The_First_Order]

Knipex pliers wrench - the best crescent type wrench EVER.

[@QuickQuips]

Absolutely. And their Cobras are amazing for pipe wrenching. And their insulated electrician pliers are amazing. One for several purposes.

[@austina4893]

Knipex tools are fantastic

[@EdwinSherwood]

Knipex are great in concept and practice, wera’s great for people who don’t use tools for a living

[@zoletekin]

Knipex 👍👍

[@Cujobob]

⁠​⁠@@EdwinSherwood idk about that, Wera’s tools typically have the best heat treatments and last the longest in tests from independent third parties. Ergonomics are a more personal choice because we don’t all use tools the same. Vessel is another brand that is ideal for certain lines of work, depending on how one uses their tools.

[@billsmith8339]

You must REALLY like to sort through things! I have a small bag (Veto TP-LC) of tools that I use to fix just about anything that doesn't need a real power tool - and it took me a couple of years to get exactly what I wanted to carry. I more or less stuck with Wera for the L-Keys and drivers and bits for the interchangeability and ratcheting and with Knipex for their various pliers and wrenches and the little Milwaukee 1/4" Fuel Surge impact driver - which is just a fancy electric drill/screwdriver ;-) Throw in some decent files and blades for the hand saw handle and I can cover 98% of any emergency. Of course I couldn't tear apart a motor or other jobs that you might do, but then you need real power tools for most of that kind of thing anyway ... Always enjoy your videos!

[@GregBurch82]

As a Wera user for the past 5 years, I would say laser tip with green/black handles for the garage toolbox and a set of the full steel shank yellow/black handled for a tool bag/junk drawer for general beating and banging projects around the house.

[@Acemobilesuit]

Keep buying new tool brands and unique tools this is my favorite series on KZbin thank you!

[@dino-335]

“I just really like these, I think they look cool”. If I had dime for every time I have said the exact same thing haha. Nice to hear the logic in what makes the cut and what doesn’t.

[@joshuabellinger267]

Incredible. This is a tool lover's dream.

[@adjutant]

Yeah, my screwdrivers are PB Swiss. That's a company that really cares about screwdrivers. Recently, however, I've started buying Wera because PB Swiss doesn't make everything. But what they do make they make excellent.

[@ObsessedGarage]

PB Swiss is on my list to start digging into. Right now I'm on Koken.

[@slayerment]

Exactly, this is my only issue with PB Swiss: they don't cover everything you need, even in categories they're heavily into like screwdrivers. They lack square and ECX drivers/bits. This is an advantage of Wera and others, they have much greater variety.

[@newyorkcitycolour]

Nothing can beat Knipex pliers. I buy them for my whole team of 60 at work for manufacturing and they have the same performance today than they did 7 years ago.

[@lewisfisk]

Been using Wera screwdrivers for 10 plus years. Favorite thing about them is the ergonomics of the handle. Bought a set of the stainless screwdrivers few years ago. They work great when working around water and chemicals.

[@Neslekkim]

as for Allen keys, I like Wera's very much, but the sleeve on them is sometimes to thick to reach places. But the hex-plus shape is very nice. I ended up buying the PB-Swiss rainbow allenkeys, to complement the wera's for tight places. (the color is painted, not a sleeve)

[@MikeyFFA500]

The problem with the VDE Jokers is that they won't fit in tight spaces due to the guard and that's often where they are the most useful.

[@Aimsucks_]

I am genuinely excited for you to use the Knipex Pliers Wrenches.

[@steltoronto7553]

Can't wait until you come up with those packages....love to see the ULTIMATE package ! 😊👍

[@maxmad3428]

PB Swiss make a tool that should fit your Kranzle oil filler cap too - PB 8125.9-45 Coin Driver, with its own, individual serial number of course! 😉

[@interceptor7905]

I have one of those.Good stuff

[@klaymoon1]

Wow, amazing. I suppose you are the right person to ask this question. Can insulated drivers replace non-insulated drivers? I wonder if I can do with just one set - insulated set. Thanks.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I think they could.

[@alpinab14]

i love wera , one of my favorite tool brands , every wera tool ive bought has been fantastic

[@bringyourwoodscrews]

I'd argue that Torx and Nut Drivers are more useful than 14 flat blade variants. I'd feel foolish opening 3 drawers/ $5k worth of screwdrivers and not have a single Torx driver... 🤷‍♂️

[@FixitFred]

Have a look at Vessel tools too. Their JIS screwdrivers are the best. Also the impacta impact screwdrivers are fantastic

[@QuickQuips]

Wiha for L Keys. Project farms approved. They also make nice ESD multi bit handles and a decent wire stripper. Knipex pliers wrench and Cobra. Morakniv electricians knife.

[@andyburns]

First time watching one of your videos, you certainly picked the right word "obsessed" for your channel. I do like predicting and buying tools in case I need them, but can't afford doing it to your extent. I tend to get prefer sticking with a manufacturer per class of tool rather than one tool from one manufacturer because it's the best for one thing, and another tool from a different manufacturer that's best for another thing ...

[@alishatruman]

Wow, I like the way you think! Such an awesome systematic way to approach a garage! What's up with the electrical though? GFCI/AFCI breakers in the load center?

[@danielleigh2389]

Like Matt I love the pursuit and have already passed the stage he's at in that pursuit of excitement in a product (hand tools). Unfortunately snap on came before wera, wiss, felo, pb and hazet in my journey and most recently vessel ball end drivers that I'm still processing. I can hardly contain my excitement to hear Mat might going to tick that snap on box. I'm sure I already know the outcome already but would love to hear how he arrives and explains his thoughts on the brand. Also I'll add pb Swiss as my personal favourite L keys but that journey is not yet complete.

[@zakkrueck2362]

hellomaybe you already answered this but how do you feel about the wera ballgrips?

[@patrickquirk3859]

As a service man for my company for 10 years, our machines are allen head bolts, I've used every L key you can find and PB Swiss are by far the best. They are the strongest, longest lasting with a fantastic warranty. One thing about screw drivers is I wish companies would make it more distinguishable between flat and phillips and whatever else.

[@jeffwolf8018]

Nepros wooden handle screwdriver set. The screwdrivers that are almost too beautiful to use! They are definitely works of art. And no two will ever be the same...

[@brandonm6052]

So im waiting a call for aviation airframe apprentice position and need tools. I wont have a strong budget but your thought of a couple handles and bits is intriguing. Do the buts hold in pretty tight? Im coming off a farm so its just old school SK and USA Craftsman stuff

[@ObsessedGarage]

I’m not sure how they will hold up under the extreme conditions. I’d probably want dedicated T-handles.

[@brandonm6052]

@ObsessedGarage wow I should have proof read and given context. I'm thinking a couple bit holder screwdrivers with the collar just like what your thinking for your drawer. A bit driver and a ratcheting one are on the tool list to buy so if I had the extending one and a short one and a ratcheting or zyklop one then a set of bits I could avoid a drawer of screwdrivers

[@berlin_bvg]

As a true HC Wera fan, I have to say use PB Swiss slotted screwdriver. All my screwdrivers are Wera except slotted. PB Swiss has paralel tip so it fits screw better than anything on market.

[@slayerment]

Their phillips are really good too (bits and drivers). They trim the tip down which gives it a unique shape that nobody else does.

[@chrisracer2007]

Pb Swiss have better L keys

[@andyluchsinger]

Any update on the pursuit of the ultimate tool collection? I've been eyeing Wera for a while to replace my craftsman stuff, but hoping for your curation!

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm back on the project as soon as I finish LZ compound!

[@stevekoz]

PB Swiss Allens

[@jonnathanmarcellus4456]

Also I think the Hazet stuff is very OG looking.

[@Dutch79]

Absolutely. And high quality german tools.

[@MrJESTER808]

You’re insane Matt! But in an AWESOME best possible way! Next project “Matt Mormons OBSESSED GIGA GARAGES”…👌

[@TalkinTools]

The sleeve to allow the extension to freely spin on the Wear extensions is cool but also a drawback when you need to use your fingers to spin the extension to either seat a fastener in the socket or if the ratchet has a lot of backdrag

[@ryanellinger103]

Any desire to look at pb Swiss tools?

[@ArcHourGaming]

When are you going to have the Coxreels Vacuum Hose Reel in stock again?

[@ObsessedGarage]

They are going to be pre-order for a while, so you'll want to lock down your spot.

[@simonday1451]

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the LTT screwdriver

[@jeremythiessen8623]

we had wera screwdrivers at the shop i worked at. they were nice to use. we did have a flat head break on us just from using as a screw driver.

[@lewisfisk]

The tips do seem brittle compared to other brands. Never broke one on a screw, but have broke one using it as a pry bar. Obviously using it incorrectly.

[@jeremythiessen8623]

@@lewisfisk ya i think this may have been a fluke maybe it was dropped point down or just had some sort of defect. it had the milled or grippy tip on it. not sure if they were able to get it replaced on warranty or not. Otherwise they have very comfy handles.

[@TheMustangs05]

green ones with wrench turning is nice but tbh have never used the same feature on my snapon

[@jonnathanmarcellus4456]

When removing sockets from the Zyklops ratchets and it’s straight, push the function button up so you don’t have too readjust the head to remove the socket.

[@ceefromdasco]

If you ever need a resource in the west coast Matt let me know. What took me like 5 years to collect you placed in one order haha. Then you get to store them in some sweet Lista cabinets smh. PB Swiss makes the best L-keys. Order the nepros adjustable wrench, it’s too nice to use lol. Can’t wait for the rest of the video series!!

[@FryChicken]

The Wera Joker ratchets are not a gimmick and should absolutely be included

[@davislake5176]

I’m glad someone else also thinks the combination screwdrivers suck… if you can’t put all your bits in it, what’s the point? Thanks for your effort on this matt, I truly do think there is a gap in the market as far as a universal kit for high quality screw drivers. Every other kit takes up 35 drawers and just isn’t practical. I just want every type of universal handle and one or two (different size) bit sets that is shared between all the handles. I think there are many people that would also see the value in this concept. Thanks Matt!

[@zoletekin]

Maybe try Vessel, to me its like Sci-fi in toolworld

[@chrisracer2007]

Matt there is a better way you just slide the slider down 26:57

[@klsteele]

Mr Obsessed, there is a long scratch on your table top @ 13:18 🙂

[@A0SAirsoft]

Pb swiss makes the best Alan keys as far as I know, according to mtb race team guys who use them a lot... also fireball took makes a good storage solution for those that might be good, maybe not in this context though. Same with their vice

[@georgewrighty2844]

Can you test all of the stjarna gloss range

[@ObsessedGarage]

I have zero interest in it.

[@SCHMEGGA]

I love the Japanese brand Vessel.

[@michaelcampbell2547]

Check out the wera joker wrenches there awesome .

[@maxmad3428]

I know you think the ‘multi-tool’ style of screwdriver sucks - and I agree! I own the Wera version of these tools and I have relegated them to emergency kits for my bike and car - better than nothing but not optimal for everyday use. Having said that…a compromise if you need to save space with your VDE range is the Wiha (41235) which has the pop-up storage ‘magazine’ on top of the grip so the mechanism doesn’t have any rotational play that feels dodgy with the Wera tool. They also have the advantage of having slim bits, which is the feature of having the VDE insulation the same diameter as the driver bit. Not all VDE manufacturers utilise this and it’s good to have. I wouldn’t recommend this tool if you are an electrician and use them every day, but if you occasionally need the safety of a VDE tool, then one of these Wiha tools is worth having a look at. I changed out all my PB Swiss VDE tools for this Wiha item because I just didn't use VDE much and freed up a lot of space in my tool case. Otherwise, I’m a PB Swiss guy, drivers, Allen, Torx, L-wrench. Felo have a good range too.

[@ProxyFinal]

No matter how hard you narrow it down with universal or individual, you will always complain about certain things you wish something had. That puts an immense amount of stress when you are trying to decide on what you want.

[@Dillonpickle]

I bought wera recently because of matt. Just added a set of 8 and done 😉

[@ptstouring49]

Wera is good and the lazer tip patent is helpful and the chisel drivers are tough. Their Allen keys are the best. PB Swiss has the best flat screwdrivers. Having spent a nice GT Porsche on tools, having absolutely everything is nice, but what you really want is a set for a given vehicle/type. I have developed these for what I have (old defenders, modern Japanese, Porsche). I have a cart with 95% of what I need and that’s that. I think there is a market for this. Here are all the tools you need to work on a 2011 GT3RS (for example). Stahlwille, Hazet and some others have make specific sets (Porsche, VW, Audi, BMW), but not vehicle specific sets. They are also underinclusive because they are made for European shops where many tools are shop tools rather than individual techs.

[@rjthomasindyusa]

Who makes those cabinets?

[@johndrake2147]

I believe those are the Lista cabinets he installed - there's a few videos a few months back

[@FixitFred]

Those two wera gasket tools are actually for electrical spring cages

[@stefancarle906]

I'm not seeing any of the laser tip screwdrivers there, they have an engraving on the tip that gives a degree of holding function.

[@Jcc411]

Very interesting take on companies losing passion as they age away from the original team that had it. Coming from a financial background, did this play a role in your investment strategy?

[@marcusoakes9502]

Wiha makes the best Allen keys … in my opinion. Thanks for the Vid!

[@hypeNT500]

why no mention of mac tools

[@ObsessedGarage]

Because they are junk.

[@hypeNT500]

@@ObsessedGarage weird because a lot of successful racing companies have used Mac tools to win championships

[@fav6059]

@@hypeNT500 correction, a lot of successful racing companies are paid to use Mac and market their tools...

[@hypeNT500]

@@fav6059 regardless those successful race companies would not be able to win without max tools not doing a high level job. If they were garbage tools those race teams would be failing at building maintaining there race cars.

[@fav6059]

@@hypeNT500 I think you're grossly underestimating what companies are willing to do because of sponsorship dollars.

[@DesertGn0me]

Hollow ground flat blades are much, much, much better than the standard taper flat blades! Give them a spin. They are much less prone to cam out when properly sized to the fastener.

[@FixitFred]

I love my wera L keys, however I have pb swiss has a better L key but can’t say for sure as I have never tried them

[@Dutch79]

Yes, PB Swiss I already tipped in the previous video. But Matt or his team doesn't seem to read comments.

[@Zhven]

You should also give the Linus Tech Tips screwdriver a go.

[@Captain-Donut]

❤ “Undeniably Genius” ❤️

[@FixitFred]

I totally agree about the combination bit screwdrivers nobody likes the bulkier cheap feeling handle. Wera make an 8009 ratchet which is awesome that its a 3/8 ratchet and holds bits but the bulky combination bit handle is uneeded. I would love to see wera make a zyklop 1/4 hex bit ratchet witha regular zyklop hand aswell as make and a long ratchet screwdriver with no combination bit handle

[@vico9359]

Been a snap-on fan for years. I hope they're watching....Truth hurts..Maybe they'll do something about being "inferior"...

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Not a huge fan of the bit style screw drivers. If you do, the one you don’t like, the ones where the top opens with multiple bits is pretty good. I keep one in each car for space sake. Their T-handle ratchet is cheesy, but most ratchet T-handles are kinda junk. Their ratchets are way over priced for what they are. Yes, Wera makes a good Allen wrench set, in fact many are copying them. The shape they use do a very good job on partially stripped Allen heads. In fact, I usually use a cheaper, but good set of Bondhus and grab these or a set or Betas if I’m working on a partially stripped head or a head that is slightly more fragile (Titanium or Al). Sockets and ratchets, I’d go with Koken (out of the brands you have brought up). Btw, Snap On makes decent tools, and I only have a very few Snap on tools, so I am far far from a snap on fan boy, but they are just overpriced. If you think SnapOn sucks, it shows how little you know about tools, even a MAC fan boy would admit that. US stuff, SnapOn, MAC, SK are all really really good, it just gets to the point of what you prefer and want to pay. Euro stuff, yes, Wera is good for a few things, but not everything.

[@borislebeau524]

This guy is ready to sell all these wera screwdrivers and buy real tools : PB Swiss Tools !

[@ObsessedGarage]

I want to like PB Swiss. I just don't.

[@slayerment]

@@ObsessedGarage At least you tried them 👍

[@ZER0o10]

Liked that intro. Good info

[@robertgendron7332]

Can’t wait when pivot and go with PB Swiss

[@TheMustangs05]

got me drooling lmao

[@Adrianyoutubing]

New tool companies like KTC? they founded in Kyoto just after the war. that's getting on for 80 years old.

[@ObsessedGarage]

New to me dumb dumb.

[@robertshemonski618]

those tools will never get any grease on them , all for show ..

[@180jp4]

I think you’ll be disappointed with the hazet tools. Poor finish, old chunky designs, low tooth count ratchets that don’t fit in modern engine bays Knipex for pliers, koken for socketry, nepros/snap on for ratchets depending if you like a standard handle or a grip, vessel for JIS screwdrivers, snap on for wrenches and specialty tools

[@pezguy729]

I can't wait to see you do hammers

[@AlexanderLuberg]

Why you don’t like wera sockets?

[@alishatruman]

Nipex for pliers and PB Swiss for L keys

[@bringyourwoodscrews]

I feel like I don't even see electricians use those screwdrivers. Lol

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Nice!!!

[@BigWill3855]

Wiha makes great bits and L keys.

[@mykl1673]

this is the kind of money i want to have

[@plasticbmw]

In my opinion the only "real world experience" you lack and could learn from is the type of mechanic work where you're covered in oil on your back struggling. That's when you really realize what's a good tool and what's not. Other than that you and Mike use these tools every day. Stop saying you don't use tools lol

[@dco1487]

not one of your tools has any blood sweat or tears on them. You basically run a museum

[@ObsessedGarage]

These are all new. The other set at OGHQ has tons of use.

[@dco1487]

@@ObsessedGarage thanks for writing back

[@xavier5131]

You should buy another 1000 tools to make a proper decision. You have not enough yet.

[@muradomar5649]

MURAD form Toronto 🇨🇦👋👌🤘🏻

[@scottaddison8071]

PB Swiss & Wiha are better quality than Wera for screwdrivers & Allen Keys, etc….

[@richardhall750]

Looks like you don't use them tools.

[@BM-tk1cn]

"maybe someday i get rich" as he stands in front of multiple high end cars in front of 15k in brand new tools.....

[@okanelkin]

rename channel to Obsessed Shopper

[@marexxx666]

Try L keys from PB Swiss Tools! 🫡

[@hillenberg9996]

LifeLine T-Bar hex keys have been working well for me