$200 worth of SNAP-ON vs TEKTON vs Harbor Freight ICON tools
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2020
- Can you put a price on Quality Tools? Today we will take around $200 and see what you can get for Snap-On 1/4" drive tools for $200 dollars. Then we will see how many 1/4" drive tools we can get from Harbor Freight Icon tools and finally we will see that for $200 we not only get a complete 1/4" Tekton socket set we also have enough money for a complete 3/8" drive set and another 1/4" ratchet.
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Tekton Tools 1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket & Ratchet Set, 55-Piece (5/32-9/16 in., 4-14 mm)
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Tekton Tools 3/8 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket & Ratchet Set, 74-Piece (1/4-1 in., 6-24 mm) Item #SKT15311 www.tekton.com/3-8-in-dr-skt-...
1/4 in. Drive Metric Professional Socket Set, 11 Pc. Item 64853 $24.99
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ICON $29.99
1/4 In. Drive Metric Professional Deep Socket, 11 Pc.
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ICON $24.99
1/4 In. Drive SAE Professional Socket Set, 11 Pc.
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ICON $29.99
1/4 In. Drive SAE Professional Deep Socket, 11 Pc.
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12 pc 1/4" Drive 6-Point Metric Flank Drive® Shallow Socket Set (5-15 mm)
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shop.snapon.com/product/Shall... = SAE $145.00
1/4" Drive Dual 80® Technology Soft Grip Long Handle Ratchet
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I sold ALL of my Snap On stuff the moment I discovered Tekton. Quality is on par. Service is far better. And I have ton of money left to buy cocaine with.
Nun Ya hahahaha 🥳 more coke = more hours = more money = more coke , a total win 😂
Hell yeah brother
What about money left for hookers?
@@whatfreedom7
If you marry the right woman, there no need for hookers.
@@NunYa953 so what you are saying is…marry a hooker? Got it
What I really like about Tekton...no skipped sizes.
Yes.
Honestly! it’s so annoying buying tools. Then having to buy separate individual pieces because they don’t come with a full set!!!
When I heard that i jumped on my computer and buying them now. I dont want to pay snap on money so I'm fine.
Does Snap On skip sizes? They better not at that price point.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 no but you also dont get any where near as much. And I've been around snap on way less then harbor freight and I've seen more snap-on socket break then harbor freight
Ahhhhh, just 76 more payments of 39.99 and that 1/2 drive snap-on ratchet will be ALLLL MINE
Tekton is now my favorite tool company. Quality tools, low prices, and they are actively moving production to the US.
Cheap and cheerful tools.
Tekton, Ideal, and SK all day!
@@pharmdog1
Tekton is cheap and nasty,you get what you pay for,no comparison to snap on,shouldn’t be compared against them either.Cheap friendly tools that’s tekton
@@anthonyclifford2628 Oh you’re one of those guys that thinks nothing is better then snap on? Tool is a tool bud, and harbor freight has stepped its game up! I use Tekton, craftsman, and my grandpas old snap on stuff. Use it daily. Snap on isn’t American made anymore, just like craftsman. Bravo to Tekton moving production to America
@@anthonyclifford2628 Yeah, plenty of independent tests have proven that to be absolute bunk. You're paying for a name and a dealer relationship with Snap-On. There are plenty of mid-priced tools that are at least a match in quality and durability and are sometimes better. Even Harbor Freight's Icon torque wrench is more accurate than Snap-On and has been tested to be so repeatedly by several different reviewers around the RUclipss.
I'm a heavy equipment mechanic I use Craftsman Snap-on Mac Harbor Freight they all do the same. What happens you get these younger guys to get suckered into buying a $10,000 box and then $10,000 worth of tools and they're in debt for Five years my advice don't be that guy hand tools anywhere would do just as good this ain't the 70s no more where they just had Snap-on Mac Cornwell. The other tools has stepped up their game and they're just as good if not better in some cases.
This is what I've been saying for years to my co-worker fanboys of Milwaukee, Hilti Dewalt drill drivers and impacts I've used a cheap bosch and ridged one for years never had a problem with ether if it gets the job done and you make your money who give a shit only the big-name tool companies get mad because the money you save not buying their overprice stuff goes in your pockets not theirs you cant tells these kids this shit
Fuckin right, dude.
buy this... www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/u-s-general-tool-storage/30-in-5-drawer-black-mechanics-cart-64030.html and this... www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/u-s-general-tool-storage/roller-cabinets/44-in-x-22-in-double-bank-black-roller-cabinet-64443.html for less then a 17 piece 1/2 drive socket set and a rack of 1/4 inch deep socket then buy Tekton tools to fill it and alwqys pay CASH no credit and used tools work just as well as new!
I'm a diesel mechanic. I love my icon impact sockets. Everything else is Pittsburgh, Tekton, or Kobalt. All crammed into a $120 craftsman shitbox. I can do 98% of the work with just this and i have maybe $1,500 invested in it. I 100% agree with you. theres only a couple guys in the shop with tool truck gear. Everyone else uses "the cheap stuff" and we're all just fine. And not in debt up to our tits.
@@gregmiller2217 God damn ya'll show Husky some love X'D to be fair I knew that Husky was just a brand that could cover the bases that I needed covered at the time.
$200 on the snap-on truck got me some pocket lint.
I honestly thought “damn he got a good deal, two socket sets AND a ratchet from snap on for 200!” Seriously kids stay off the tool trucks.
Don’t do tools mmmkay? Cuz tools are bad mmmkay? ...Too late for me but what the he’ll?
No he didnt get the set of snap on for one payment of $200 it was $200 a month
@@tomlund4951 no he is saying dont go on the tool trucks because everything is overpriced BS most of the time
i am a truck driver and i occasionally go look at tools when they stop at our shop. snap on is ridiculous nonsense. we also have lakeside tools stop, he sells tekton, irwin, channel lock ECT ECT. i bought a vise grip set off that truck, great tools and not horrible priced, sure he was a little more then online but i didnt feel totally robbed buying from him. i may buy something from him in the future. i gradually add more tools for my tool box at home, im a home mechanic not turning wrenches for a living. i replaced my harbor freight Pittsburg locking pliers with real vise grips because the harbor freight "vise grips" are worthless
@@andrewdonohue1853 see you think it’s ridiculous because your a truck driver not a mechanic😉 trust me bud once you work 10 hours a day 5 a week as a mechanic this shit is a saving grace
$200 for Snap-On tools?
That's what my Snap-On guy charges for a paper receipt.
That’s what I though! He must have gotten. A stupid good deal.
Nice profile pic
Hey they arent all Scrooge McDucks! My buddy got a free shirt with a purchase. All he had to do was buy a tool box and pull a second mortgage.
@@josesoria8335 Hahaha
Your getting ripped off I suggest you find a different snap on guy mine only charges me 149.99
I've worked as a mechanic for years and used all kinds of tools, from to cheap, bottom barrel to the mast expensive like Snap-On and I feel that as long as you stay out of the bottom barrel stuff, just about anything works well if your using it correctly. As for the rest, well I have broken them all at least once and one doesn't seem to fail much different then another.
I absolutely agree with you ....most tools will do what all tools are supposed to do as long as you're not getting the bottom of the barrel junk and your using them correctly....
you are right...👍
That's about right.
Anyone who says you need any particular brand or you're not a mechanic is just trying to justify his own expense.
I've been reading through comments from "professional mechanics" on here and a lot of them are just downright pricks. Glad to see someone tells it like it is. My dad was a mechanic for nearly 50 years, and his tool box is like Heinz 57. Lots of older snapon, matco, cornwell, craftsman, some no name china stuff etc. I've used a lot of these tools over the years and my own tool box (all 3 of them) has mostly cheaper stuff but not bottom of the barrel stuff. I can count on one hand the amount of tools I've broken, and I'm not necessarily easy on tools. After years of using all of these both high end and low end tools. Some of my favorites are the cheaper stuff I've bought. Most of the snap on stuff I've used including their ratchets I actually don't like all that well. If there's one thing I learned from my dad being a mechanic and growing up paycheck to paycheck it goes in order. 1: get a better job than that. 2: don't work for assholes. 3: your income is to live your life and support your family. Not have a snap on tool debit larger than your mortgage on your house.
@@MattsRageFitGarage ain't that the truth! The high end stuff is pretty, but because it's so expensive your almost afraid to use it. The cheap stuff usually breaks, but if it's not so cheap it works well and your not afraid to use and abuse it, even if it breaks, easy enough to get another and do it all over again.
@@MattsRageFitGarage by the way, love the screen name, I got a '88 Ford F-150 Custom with factory 1 ton rear axle, 3/4 ton front axle 6" suspension lift. 4:10 gears, a C6 3 speed automatic, powered be the bullet proof 4.9L I6. Love that truck!
Tekton is a great mid level tool manufacturer. Everything I have from them is quality, highly recommend for people looking to build up their toolbox
I'm a huge fan of tekton. Especially only being a half hour from their home base. Have to support local.
I'm impressed with them. I have ratchet/socket sets and wrench sets. I also like Sunex. Similar quality and price.
Tekton gang stand up! 🗣🗣
When I saw $200 worth of snap-on in the title, I thought you were going to test an 8 mm snap-on socket. 😂
...or the elusive 10mm. ;)
Literally thought the same thing. Thought he was gonna pull one screwdriver out lol
wow you came up with that new joke all by yourself?
@@edoneill6701 Nah. Your mom helped me come up with it when she was in my bed the night before I made this comment
@@AAP0000 She's been dead for 17 years now, so you are saying that you are a necrophiliac banging rotted corpses then?
As a lifelong Tool Guy and former Harbor Freight employee, I don't honestly think you can beat the value for money..! They have a pro-grade series of tools, and yes, they do have your one shot use tools... LOL but, if you ever break a hand tool, it's a straight-up walk-in swap it for another one no questions asked! Pretty sure you can't beat that anywhere else... just sayin
Years ago I used to buy Harbor Freight tools just to see how bad they were. Like a 117 piece drill index for $29.95 That's all the numbers, letters and fractional sizes. The big moamba index. Honestly they work drilling mild steel.
Been working on cars professionally for a long time now and my perspective definitely changed. At the beginning of corse I wanted all snap on. But now I see it’s better to have a lot of good value sets. Time is money having a set next to you anywhere in the shop is better then having 1 tool truck set.
Just bought a Tekton 1/4 and 3/8 standard socket set, plus a 3/8 metric. I really like just being able to work out of the case they come in. I think the Tekton 3/8 ratchet is just as nice as my Matco 3/8 ratchet. Thanks for the video.
This year I bought my first Tekton tools. 3/8 impact sockets. deep & shallow, SAE & metric. Was very impressed. I have since added a few of their 90 tooth ratchets and other items. Love how slim those 90 tooth ratchets are. I think Tekton will be my first go to place from now on. Seen torture tests on some Tekton stuff (including here) and they have done well. 90% of my stuff was the old Craftsman...USA made that I started buying many years ago when I worked at Sears during college. But since Craftsman is no longer USA made I looked elsewhere and to me, the Tekton seems to be a bit better quality than "new" Craftsman. Nothing wrong with Snap On our any of the tool truck brands and I am glad they continue to be US made. But I am not a professional and simply can't afford those prices. I do have a couple of Snap On (just for fun) ratchets that were lightly used, in great shape and well priced..for Snap on. Very high quality to be sure. But for a non pro....or a young guy starting out who needs a lot of tools immediately, it is hard to beat Tekton quality at that price point.
I have used Tekton for a few years now. I beat them daily with a Milwaukee impact. They take it and keep going.
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I have the Tekton 1/4 55 piece set, the 3/8 74 piece 3/8 set & the 84 piece 1/2 drive set. I have a lot of other Tekton tools. IMO you get the most for your money with Tekton. EDIT and don't forget the 10% back that you get on every purchase with Tekton
I went out and bought a bunch of icon tools when they first came out. They are pretty good but some of the 1/4 ratchets were just defective out of the box. Exchanged them for new ones and they worked just fine
prefer HF Pittsburgh. been using their sockets professionally for 20 years and never broke one. love their ratchets. Love my US GENERAL 72 in tool box. sold my snap on to buy it.
Fuk yea cutie that’s hot 🔥
I love Tekton! Their sockets sets and combination wrenches are in an insane deal and as mentioned, they don't skip sizes. I do pay a premium for ratchets though. The KTC Nepros ratchets from Japan are the most precise I've ever felt. Extremely smooth and almost no slop between the teeth.
How have those been fairing, I haven't heard of those yet. I'm still using some old Kobalts from 2014, but due to age and some weathering, some new ratchets sounds like a good plan.
I have experience with tekton. It’s been great! For around the house you can’t beat there price and quality! Very cool video. I like the comparisons
$200 for snap-on gets you 1 ratchet LOL!!
Maybe. Mine was over $200.
@@whatfreedom7 Wow
@@edtheoldtechguy 400-450 for a torque wrench.
@@joshuastevens5910over $700 for the 3/8 digital up here in canada.
Mine was $130 and I love it but also have tekton and have to say as a non professional, tekton may not be as good as my snap on but it's still beyond quality and the price makes it better then my snap on in my opinion
Very nice. Great video. Significant difference here and great job explaining it all. Very will laid out 👍
Thanks Tony! Appreciate you watching and commenting I tried to get some flare in the beginning🔥
@@ClientGraphics no problem at all! It was a pretty sweet intro with all the clips of each brand. Nice hat as well!!
Snape on pricing is unjustifiable at any level.
Especially when I've seen torture tests to breakage where the Snap On ratchets/wrenches and bend like spaghetti noodles and other don't.
It's only justifiable if you're a tech and need all the services offered by a local dealer. (on site support, financing, etc). Or if you need highly specialized tools vs. std. hard line tools.
Its not on some of their stuff but gotta know when there is better tools available
Except they also make hundreds of very specific tools that no other manufacture even make, so how would those particular tools be 'unjustifiable'........
I bought a tekton adapter set in 2014. Needed to break a caliper bracket loose in 2021 when it was -30 outside and didn't have the right ratchet and socket combo or air tools so I had to use a 1/2 to 3/8 tekton reducer. Put that on a breaker bar and snapped it right off. Didn't realize i bought impact reducers as that was the first time I used them. Emailed them. They asked me what I used it for. Told them the truth and they told me not to use them with a ratchet and sent me a new one. So good on them.
Always enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.
Thanks Matthew for watching and commenting.
Sooo.....again.
Tekton for the win.
I think Tekton is better quality and better price than HF. Plus, the warranty is better, but a little more inconvenient having to wait for the free replacement to be shipped.
I agree although in my opinion I think I would rather do tektons warrenty form and have it shipped to my home in a couple days rather than take the time after work or on a weekend to have to go to a harbor freight in person and have it replaced.
I live in Allendale 15minutes from Grand Rapids, MI. Everything I order off their site usually arrives next day. It's pretty dope.
@Chad Wilkins that's why you carry doubles lol..
For the win? Do you rely on your tools daily to provide you to get the work done? These tools are a cheap low grade alternative. As a full time tech I will NEVER have this in my professional toolbox. how can you even mention Snap-on & these others in the same breathe. Invest in the best!
1)Snap-on
2)Mac
3)Matco
4)Cornwell
5) OTHERS.(take your pick)
@@stanhowe6410
Well, first off. I never mentioned the truck brands. And you can see my avatar, I am not a pro mechanic. I'd love to have the truck brands. They WAY out of my price range. Tekton is comparable in price with Harbor Freights Icon brand, but Tekton, I feel, is better quality. And, if you look at the test results, Tekton beat SnapOn.
I call them Strap On Tools cause you always get Screwed 😬!
Bought the 3/8 9" icon ratchet used it for maybe month and the screws started coming out. I know it's not that big of a deal, but I didn't like that I had to mess with it and will continue to over time. Bought the 3/8 8" Matco 88 and I am well pleased.
I bought a 5 or 6 piece plier set from Tekton about 4 months ago to replace some snap on pliers that got lost over the years. They are just as good if not better. I use them everyday in an automotive shop and I have zero complaints so far.
I've always been a craftsman guy, over 20 years using some of the same ratchets and sockets. If one does break which does not happen alot I just take it to lowes and they replace it for free
Craftsman sockets are good, it’s the regular ratchets that are frustrating to use because they are not fine tooth
I’ve got a lot of Snap-On tools that I’ve inherited along with bought. They really weren’t that expensive back in the when my father was a master tech but not anymore.
I have the Tekton 1/4” set. It works great! I paired it with a gearwrench flex head.
I am a HUGE fan of combination SAE/metric sets that do not skip sizes because "there's a metric (or standard) equivalent. Yes, I want both 13 and 1/2" in a "full set". Looks like Tekton does that, not sure about Icon. I also love the moulded cases - but one feature I hate in a moulded case is the sockets that snap into the "lid" part - because they always get sloppy, fall out, and end up being a trainwreck. I have both the 3/8 and 1/4 drive from Autozone (used to be another brand, now they're Duralast) and they have as perfect of organization as it gets. I modify the 3/8 case to hold a universal joint spark plug socket, and I stuff a long extension in the 1/4 drive case along the sockets - and the sockets are easy to get and put back, and they stay put.
Thats the only thing I don't like about that Tekton set. I think my 3/8 set was 60 bucks or so, and the 1/4 was 30 bucks or so - so they're even more economical than the Tekton showed. They're my "grab and go" kits. The sockets are as good as any others, and the ratchets ... well, I've had good luck with most of them, but one did kind of let me down when it was pretty new - which is why I bought the 120 tooth from Advance.
The Dewalt sets are a nice set up as well,the 192pc and the 204pc
because number of pieces makes all the difference. ok
Pitburg from harbor freight is an option,and a good one, to the Icon.For around $230 of so you get 1/4 3/8 +1/2 inch all in one case. Okay they are not the best but they are good enoygh for the DIY guys out there.Also,H arborf Freight has colored sockets that are the BOMB.Metric or SAE I use them{colored sockets} on my Earth Quake with no failures yet.. Good tools good price and amazing quality for the price. Yes,I like Harbor Freight.
I like the Pittsburg tools too as someone starting out. They’re a lot cheaper than the Icons and from what I’ve seen they are on par with durability and just a little behind with quality, but if a tool’s defect makes it unusable it’s easy to get it swapped out.
I’m probably the only one here that prefers Hazet Tools. They tend to hold them sleeves to the highest quality standards and beat din/iso standards by a significant margin; but I will say they can be hard to source if you live in the USA like I do.
Harder to source in the USA as well as warranty should you need it.
I currently use the 1/4 set and just purchased the 1/2 set and so far the have performed excellent.
I absolutely love Tekton tools. Rid my box of the other stuff and started hauling in Tektons
Do you earn your living as a tech?
From the short time I've seen\used these brands I can tell you they are inferior. The quality\craftsmanship is subpar at best. I'd be very cautious about investing in ANY of this stuff(professionally).
@@stanhowe6410 neat
Stan Howe sure bud
@@stanhowe6410 im a tech at a diesel shop and my tekton more than needed they keep up with the other techs snapons
I have some Tekton wrenches and sockets and I'd say they are 90% the quality of my SK stuff (which of course is 4 or 5 times the cost). I just discovered Tekton's pry bars are made in the USA and couldn't resist; I haven't had a chance to really work them but they feel just fantastic.
Im going to be starting an apprenticeship soon, and most of my basic hand tools (sockets, wrenches, ratchets, etc) will be Tekton. I have bought some of their stuff recently and I really like it.
If you are going to be working on oily or greasy things, try to avoid the soft-handle ergonomically correct tools. Look for all metal and hard plastic handle tools.
Bro for real I’ve been a diesel tech on big rigs for over a year now and I’ve lost my 9/16 and 1/2 wrench and I paid for the 9/16 on the truck and it was a pretty penny the later I checked the price for 1/2 inch and it was more then 30 bucks dude I’ve got co workers who have in the trade for years and have had their harbor freight wrenches since they started. I refuse to pay for snap on
@@jal2us1 Yeah I'm not a big fan of the comfort grip stuff.
@@jal2us1 I actually like the snap on grip handles. And when they get all jacked up......it's covered under warranty. But an all metal is way easier to clean and put a cheater pipe to it.
I'm an Electrician not a Mechanic but I did get some new socket sets last year, my old stuff had electrical tape residue and such, and also were spread all over and was incomplete. I bought Tekton Impact sockets, and Milwaukee Hand drives, I probably would have bought all Tekton, bought the Milwaukee stuff was a walk in and buy at the Home Depot, and the way the way the warranty seems to work, "take a picture, and send", however I haven't warrantied any of it yet, seems fabulous.
Currently in school for automotive and i have tekton for all of my screwdrivers, sockets and ratchets, and pliers. So far they have not let me down
I was originally considering a blue-point set but from my research, including this video, I am seriously considering:
tekton chrome sockets,
sunex impact sockets.
I think these two brands make quality items for great value, but I also think you get the best value by mixing them as I believe each to be better at one thing.
Just my two cents, would love to hear from others with experience on their thoughts on this conclusion
I have found Sunex sockets to be very strong. I have the short hex set (impact rated), torx universals, some 3/4 Sunex sockets also impact rated but not used for impacts. Very strong never damaged anything ever and no visual difference other than normal wear marks from fitment into bolts etc
I love snap on. I bought a lot of stuff while I was eligible for the student discount through college. I likely wouldn’t buy any snap on tool for full retail price. I just really love tools and snap on is a must have for anybody that enjoys using tools or collecting tools (not saying you need a full set of snap on tools, but maybe you collect ratchets)
Yea same goes for me. The student discount I got is the ONLY reason I have any snapon in my tool box. It's just way too expensive paying full price especially when you have the alternatives like Ebay if you're really craving snapon.
In my area just before SEARS closed, I bought open-box end wrenches. These were "Not" made in USA. As far as my experience, they are durable, well made tools. Just as good as the older made in USA. For people that occasionally use these tools, they will last a lifetime.
I bought both Tekton sets.... Tossed a Tekton shallow 13mm on my Milwaukee 3/8" stubby. Lets just say Tektons replacement policy is amazing. Uploaded a pic of the broken socket and my address. Had tracking in less than a 24hrs and a new socket a few days later. Now i'm eyeing the 87 1/2" piece impact set.
Tekton is fantastic. I only buy Tekton now. Great quality and prices. Awesome. Ratchets feel perfect in hand->Great handles.
I used to by snap on. I finally found tekton and never went back! Tekton all the way!!
@@cccspokesmanandcofounder wow
@@cccspokesmanandcofounder the grammar Nazi has been triggered!
We have a Tekton impact 1/2 drive deep wall set, and 3/8 drive regular chrome socket set. Both very well made and very nice finish plus really reasonable price.
Love the video, Chris!!!! Great job!
Thanks Matt!
Brother @mattg6 Cheers! 🍻
The best set that snap on made was the 2 BluePoint tool kits best sets out 🙌
100pc socket/ wrench set
155pc socket set
They are good. I got both.
I actually have 2 155 piece and 1 100 piece.
Got them all from pawn shops.
1 had a couple of missing sockets, missing the pad and both locking latches.
I asked the snap on guy if they sold the pad and latches. He said the box is warranty and got me a new one.
Just letting you know about that.
I have purchased quite a bit of Tekton tools and had no issues with their quality while really being quite abusive with their tools. Also, I did manage to break one but I was really ABUSING it, they replaced it at no charge just required a photograph of the damaged tool. Thanks for the video I found it quite helpful.
Very informative video. Thank you!
The only reason I have as many snapon tools as I do is because they were half price when I was in school lol. Even then it's hard to justify. I've been filling out my toolbox with Tekton tools and I love them.
Yep even with the 50% discount I wont be able to see myself paying $250 for a set of wrenches and $100 for a set of sockets. For the more basic stuff im going to use Tekton
Same here
I also like the Kobalt sets from Lowes. You can also get a 1/4 and 3/8 set with ratchets for around $200. Lifetime Warranty and there are lots of Lowes stores to swap them, if needed. I have not had any problems using them. Paying SnapOn prices just does not make any sense. I hear that more of the Tekton line is being made in the USA, so even that rationale for SnapOn will soon be moot.
Yep Tekton is slowly but surely moving over to the US. I used to be a Kobalt fan but some of their stuff has been going downhill lately. My new favorite brand is Tekton
My kobalt stuff keeps breaking, especially their ratchet wrenches
I bought the Kobalt wrenches when they were made by a SnapOn subsidary. They are damn fine wrenches.
I’m a full time mechanic and have been using the icon chrome 1/4 sockets everyday since dec 2019 and I have had no issues, they have done me good and plan/have bought other icon tools.
They are cheap&don't hold up to day to day wrenching. Maybe your lucky but from what I've seen I will NEVER invest in them.
@@stanhowe6410 we use icon ratchets and sockets on our racecar. Never had an issue. Granted they're not a daily used tool but during the season we use the life out of them and they keep coming back for more.
Recently bought my first set of Tekton 3/8, 6 point deep sockets with a separate ratchet set. Really impressed with the quality. Never again will I buy Craftsman
I have both the icon and the tekton sets and they are both similar quality. Where the tekton wins out is obviously price and they are easier to read. The markings on the icons are kind of hard to see imo.
I literally just found out about tekton, and I think I’m in love quality looks on point, prices are fair, and no size skips and they have almost everything you need
What makes it even better is their rewards program online. They are the new kids on the block
I have broken 3 Tekton long handle flex head 3/8 ratchets. Tekton has replaced each one with no questions. You go on the website for a warranty claim, snap a photo and within hours your NEW replacement is in the mail. Great customer service.
Has it dawned on you yet that flex head ratchet drives are not in fact breaker bars? If everyone operated like you we'd all end up paying for it. But you obviously don't care. That's what's called the tragedy of the commons.
very impressed with my icon stuff so far. and if something was to break you can just go to the thousands of stores and get a new one the same day. very impressive
In my experience as a mechanic for 21 years just buy yourself a set of snap on ratchets and sunex impact socket sets and all you need to worry about is not loosing a socket because you will not break them if used properly
100% agree with you. You are totally more likely to lose or misplace a socket rather than break one. The Snapon ratchet can be easily rebuilt for many years and practically a lifetime.
Any true autotech learns after years that different companies provide different good tools. IE Roberto Acosta gave a very good example. Also there are junk tools that you learn to stay away from like Craftsman screwdrivers but their chrome sockets are good. It's not a matter of cost as to durability. Who wants to keep doing a warranty when that costs your time. I would rather buy quality tools that don't brake and spend time doing something else than warranting an item or a few.
@@twindragon731 My old boss would only buy Wright tools and Craftsman screwdrivers. Claimed both of them were the best. There was always a box full of broken screwdrivers and a few wrenches laying around that we would send in every year for the warranty, in 9 years I never saw any new ones come back...
Grey Pneumatic is a excellent choice too.
yep. Same here. Snap on Flank drive plus wrenches are worth every penny though.
I've used Tekton for a long time in an industrial maintenance setting. They've always been a solid choice.
The level of work I do will never justify owning “Truck Sold” tools but I slowly over time buy tools as I need them, which allows me to spend a little more since I’m usually only buying À la cart. Many nations reside in my toolbox but all have the same purpose. Fix what is broken.
Tekton is my favorite generally speaking these days. I have that exact 1/4” set.
Generally speaking? Well, I don’t buy any pliers from anybody but Channellock, and there are certain individual tools other people do better. I prefer S-K’s screwdrivers, for instance, though as proud as they are of them I only have the one I routinely put a lot of torque on. Tekton makes better than average screwdrivers though.
Damn I need that tekton set
both are really good sets. i added a 1/2 inch set of chrome sockets jus in case while working on a fire truck at the station i need a lil bigger. i started buying up impact sockets from tekton a few years ago and they are also great sockets. free shipping, 10% cash back, great warranty plan and the quality is there.... cant go wrong with tekton that i know of.
I love my tekton 3/8 Drive set. I’ve had them for about 5 years now using them daily and haven’t had any issues. They are also exceptionally good on rounded off bolts and nuts.
Great video and Comparison on what you get for 200 bucks 👍 good job Chris @ClientGraphics
I'm starting with Husky but I will probably look to ICON and TEKTON for stuff in the future. Husky did the job in a pinch, and we will see how it holds up going forward (not that it matters with a lifetime guarantee).
Husky for 119 got me 45 universal sockets 1/4 (5-13mm, 3/16-7/16in), 3/8 (1/4-3/4in and 10-18mm), 1/2 [13/16-(1-1/16) and 16-22mm). 23 deep sockets again covering what seems to be a decent array of sizes in both sae and metric. 2 drive adapters, a bit adapter with some bits so I can stop stealing other people's bit sets. Knurled wobble extension bars to the count of 4. Some wrenches because hey you gotta bolster that tool count right? And then their "narrow swing" quick release ratchets to go with all the sockets. I normally do a compulsive amount of research but I was so absorbed trying to find a torque wrench for the job I was trying to accomplish that I just picked up a brand I had used before and I knew had a decent reputation as well as a solid warranty. Knowing what I know now I would have given TEKTON a chance, but hindsight is 20/20 and there's still many tools to add to the list not to mention this could always end up as a gift to my little cousin some day.
The Pittsburgh set is just as good and comes with the same lifetime warranty
And much less expensive
Tekton is dirt cheap for the best quality alot of RUclipsrs have done alot of tests. I have a good 3/8th drive but IL probably buy the tekton 3/8ths set just because I like them so much. If you didn't look at brand and was handed a hundred dollar wrench and a 20 dollar tekton you couldn't tell the difference.
cLuTcH BleacH agreed, I like tekton sockets but I really like gear wrench ratchets.
I use Snap-On and Tekton, yes Snap-On is very expensive most of my tools are Snap-On but they are really strong and last a long time I also have Blue Point wrenches and they are really good. But most of my sockets are Tekton they are really good and they have never let me down. But Snap-On is also a really good brand for tools very great quality. Yes the prices are dumb but they are worth it(some times not all the time) Blue point is also a good brand.
OVERwhelmed black and decker
Canadian_Wolf 83 yup
OVERwhelmed what I’ve learned over time is that blue point is made by snap on with lower quality stuff to make it more affordable but still a great quality tool. I own lots of blue point tools and love them
This comment went so back and forth it lost me lol
Each brand has that one area that they are known for and stand out over the others. All my sockets are gear wrench and tekton chrome and impact. Never had an issue. My electric tools are Milwaukee. All my ratchets and air tools are Matco and my torque wrenches are snap on tech angles. It's impossible for one single brand to make the best of everything.
Great breakdown
Very nicely done my Friend 😊😁👍👍😎 I bet you can hgfet even more from TEKTON or KOBALT or some other brands like you mentioned in the video on Black Friday or other holiday sales. I'm sorry but when you have the physical address evidence in front of you like that, it looks like a no brainier to me !!!
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney
this is a well presented and honest review of buying this tools and just straight face value. i would however like to leave my 2 cents from a professional heavy truck mechanics point of view. well the value of a snap on socket is for a 1/4 flank drive set is there un-match (other then mac tools flank drive sockets maybee...) ability to remove a rotten and or stripped bolt/nut. now this rings true across most of snap-on's sockets in all drives and sizes however when i pull out my 1/4 set im probably doing engine work or interior work, two places when stripping a bolt becomes a nightmare quickly..... so since i use my tool for a living i do own the 400$(canadian $) snap on set very comparable to the tekton kit in this video (for only 50$ us) . so if u are a pro tech where u make your living with your tools i do believe it is worth the money for snap on, if u r a DIY or anything else im sure the tekton kit is the best bang for your buck!
ps im not a snap on everything guy tbh i perfer mac tools but in the end i have to give credit were its do and snap on makes a dam good socket!
I really have a lot of tools, probably more than most people. Most of them are Craftsman from many years ago. Never broke or bent a wrench or socket. Only the smaller size 1/4 & 3/8 rachets with the lever broke. Back then if you lost a wrench or two, it was cheaper to buy a whole set of 8 or 9 for the same price of two. I also have a mixture of other brands, but mostly Craftsman. You couldn't beat the price or replacement policy. Impact guns, you needed the receipt. I don't know how good they are now w/o Sears, but I did buy a set of Pittsburgh wrenches from 1 to 3 inches, just to have them. Harbor Freight seems to be the best deal today. So you're absolutely right .
When they told us at school we get a student discount for Snap On I was like "sweet, all be getting a bunch of tools for cheap!" But then came to realize later even when everything's half off it's still way overpriced.
Now when I buy stuff it's either Tekton or Kobalt. I've honestly been considering buying entire new Tekton socket and wrench sets for work and bringing the snapons home because of how many more sizes the Tektons give you for each set.
Just buy the snap on tools and resell it or something
In my opinion the Tekton 1/4 inch set is the most complete set for the price. I have had it for 2 years and has served me well. I am waiting to see what happens with Craftsman withthe new plant in Texas before I upgrade my 3/8 drive sets. Great video as always.
I like my Tekton tools. Plus if something breaks I can just go buy another one, I don’t have to get a hug loan to replace anything like snap on.
Snap-On tools are lifetime warrantied. Break it and exchange for a brand new one.
@@IntimateGamer yeah pretty much everyone does that now. To be fair.
@@IntimateGamer Same with Tekton.
in the uk you can get a full socket set, 1/4, 3/8,1/2, wheel nut sockets, ratchet spanners, all the allen keys, torx bits you will ever need, a breaker bar, and more in a single set from halfords for just over £300, very good quality with lifetime warranty
Chris Rodel That’s about $376 USD and you can buy a very decent all in one tool 400+ piece set for $200-300.
I'm just a garage DIY mechanic but it blows my mind that there are people out there that are willing to pay for Snap On tools at the insane prices they demand for products that are maybe marginally better than others that cost 10%-30%.
Why do you care? I own over 60,000 dollars worth of tools with 90% of them being Snap On and the other 10% being MAC, Matco, Cornwell, OTC and few other specialty tools. All of it paid for. You want to buy cheap tools and bust your knuckles go ahead I don't care one way or another but I get so tired of all the Snap On bashing pretenders trying to justify your cheap tools.
@@mustangecoboosthpp3869 A lot of people care. Why? Because as potential customers they don't want to be paying an overcharge just so you can make your ego stroking tool payments. There are three shops in my area that have great all-around ratings and the mechanics there use a MIX of tools. Plenty of Pittsburg, Husky, Craftsman, Icon, Mac, Cornwell, AND Snap-On everywhere.
I bought my cheap HF Pittsburg torque wrenches BECAUSE a guy that had a box of MAC and Snap-On tools told me they were decent wrenches. I'll listen to him; he mechanics for a living and when a guy that has a bunch of $$$ tools in his box says X-cheap brand works well enough and he HAS one, I'm saving my money and buying X-cheap brand. That's not "justification" that's reality.
Great Video Price Comparison 🍻 Thanks for the shout out & Tekton Set. Curious to see what the hype is all about now days. Cheers 🍻
I have tekton 1/4 set in 6 point and 12 point for price of one snap on ratchet
Snap-on ratchet WILL still be around & working when OTHER crap set long gone! Invest in the best.
@@stanhowe6410 I do like snap on ratchets .my 1/2 inch 24 inch long detent ball just broke won't hold the socket.so even snap on brakes but you are absolutely right still like tekton tho
@@markosirko2233 That's too bad Marko, Snap-on makes THE Best ratchets for sure-I'm sure your snappy guy will fix ya up! From what I've seen I'm not a fan of tekton stuff. I'll continue using\buying Snap-on they are tried & true! Cheers
@@stanhowe6410 bro, snap on is only good for a few tools, most of their stuff isn’t that great. Sockets, ratchets, wrenches(others may like certain items too) are the only things worth the price
I remember in the 70's the Snap-On van calling at the Workshop hooked many a low-paid apprentice, with the interest-free terms
I’m still a big Carlyle fan! But the more I see from Tekton, I like what I am seeing. Thanks Chris for another great video.
Carlyle socket and wrench sets are great. They've held up extremely well after 6 or 7+ years of daily use. Warranty is good. Professional tools at a discount price. Especially during their quarterly sales
Napa Carlyle is decent. I have a few things and have always been happy when I get them on a monthly or quarterly promo sale.
No way Jose on the Tekiton Tools LOL!!!! Gear Wrench would be better LOL!!! Great Video Chris!
What exactly are you trying to say about Tekton?
I had someone jump on me in my tool box tour video about buying foreign tools. My reply was I couldn't afford to buy all American tools unless I wanted debt. Buy American when you can and foreign when you need to.
Majority of snap on is foreign made anymore. Very little is made in America
@@joshuastevens5910 really? Where did you get that info? A good amount of thier products are still made it the US with the exception of thier power tools
@@s2k90650 don’t remember and don’t care. I use gearwrench, and prefer it instead of overpriced and over inflation of snap on.
@@joshuastevens5910 if gearwrench tools works for you, more power to you. That said, stop spreading false information about all snap on tools being made overseas, obviously you don't have any creditable source. Personally, I like Mac and cornwell tools n
@@s2k90650 I don’t have a problem with the snap on tools. It’s the price. And they always get young techs straight in college or out of college to get sucked into the tool truck game. No need for a 15k dollar tool box and 6grand or more in tools straight out of school or beginning of a career. But young techs don’t think about that. Only snap on stuff I use is my uncles old stuff, along with my gearwrench and Tekton while wrenching on farm equipment all day. If it’s China made its shit, Taiwan it’s decent, not American but decent.
Love my Tekton socket set. Complete sets in excellent cases...great deal
Looking to buy new 3/8 and 1/4 tool sets, thanks for the info.
Buy once cry once doesn’t apply to tool truck brands. You cry once when you get the receipt once in bed that night then 6 months later when your wife leaves you and then again about two weeks later when you lose your house
the wife can leave
Still sticking with my Craftsman. My were pre-China and have been serving me well for 40+ years.
For an entry-level technician Tekton will win every time. I, however, spend my money on the best tools I can buy. It's all situation dependent and I've owned practically every brand imaginable US and offshore. I still own my first set of neon colored US Stanley screwdrivers I got in 1994 and used at every shop I worked at. I remember when the ecotec engines required a "special" socket to remove the canister oil filter which was only available from the dealership. I sourced one for every guy in my shop at less than a buck each at discount tool. I was just an ocb back then lmao.
Sold all my snap on tools since it was too hard to replace broken ones unless you regularly buy on a tool truck, bought Tekton tools with the money, got a lot of tekton tools. Love their angle wrenches, they’re just amazing!
You'll be sorry! Snap-on makes the best tools period! Downgrading to tekton makes no sense (tools(?) that have not been tested over the long haul) The quality\craftsmanship is apparent when you compare it to Snap-on,Mac or Matco.
Stan Howe are you a snap on dealer or just really hate tekton with a passion, because you shit talk them in every reply? Just because you overworked one wrench to the point of it breaking does not mean they are crap. Keep buying your price gouging snap on
Update, one year later: still like tekton because they’re a great deal but I agree snap on tools are tougher especially they’re ratchets and sockets. I’ve broken my 1/2” tekton 24” ratchet and some of my 1/2” tekton impact sockets have deformed after minimal use with an impact and a wobble adapter. Some tools you need to buy the best, others you can make do with tekton probably for life.
@@LuisGonzalez-qh3tm I'm at two years on a set of Tekton 3/8 sockets that I use daily on an impact. No problems. Just bought a metric end wrench set and the extra long double ended ratchet wrenches. Those rock.
How is snap on still in business?, the prices are insane!
Their name carries them.
They are the Harley of the tool word
You get a few mechanics financing a wrench and it keeps the lights on!
@@stanmondzelewski9253 well Harley is beginning to go under fast, so maybe snap on will too
They only need 3 customers annually to be in the black.
@@TheFlyingPLiner 😂😂😂
Tekton doesn't charge shipping on any item no matter the minimum. You stated, "...free shipping on any orders over $50." Don't give Tekton any ideas, My Friend! I've had my Tekton 55-piece, 1/4" drive set (with the older 72 tooth ratchet) for almost four years, no bad issues ah-tall. If I remember right the price back then was only about $5 less, not bad. I'd take Tekton over ICON. I look forward to Dow's review, thanks for your generosity, Client.
Lol rite don't give Tekton ideas I'm barely about to get into Tekton. Bought the 1/2 torque wrench like it so far.
Chris great video work! I have that same shirt also =p
Thanks Doug!
If u happen to live next to a
Hft I think it’s a wonderful option. If u have to drive across the city , not so much
Test the strength on those sockets and lets see what is the best deal when you add strength to the equation.
It won't be the snap on lmao