Tool makers have always introduced innovations, but is it possible to consider this a Golden Age of tool manufacturing? Might be an interesting conversation.
I love Klein, they're killing it with these new systems! I bought the 3/8 pass through socket set and the 11 in 1 ratcheting screwdriver. Totally lightened up my tool kit and replaced my nut drivers, socket set, and screw drivers.
Klein has always been a professional grade tool manufacturer and this is an example of smart invocations that are well worth the money. I’m sure they’re not cheap. Not for the handyman.
I feel like Klein was sitting on a lot of new and innovative tools till they exited Home Depot. I’m talking a year or two of built up innovative products.
@@rogerbrandt6678Lowe’s is now the place to shop for Klein tools. Home Depot has very little to choose from. Got into a conversation with a guy working for Home Depot in the electrical section about it. He wasn’t happy about the situation. Said Klein tools was one of their biggest sales.
Clever, very clever! Those boxes are so well-designed Klein should offer _generic boxes_ for storing items other than tools-nuts, bolts and washers for instance.
@thebigmon but we don't want manufacturers secretly paying OR youtubers secretly receiving payment for reviews, because if that happens these reviews are simply paid advertisements. I firmly believe every youtube video review should state clearly at the beginning what payments, compensations, or other arrangements were made. Without that information being transparent you really should have a hard time trusting any Content.
Klein tools are also about 20% cheaper than comparable Milwaukee packout stuff. Great tools, well thought out, at reasonable prices. I've been using Klein at my outdoor job for years now and they just work.
Everything Klein makes is top notch materials, top notch design, due to a top notch engineering and quality delivery model that has been their focus from the beginning. The stuff just has to work.
Perfect timing! Glad I caught this video! Our neighborhood yard sale is this coming Saturday. Think I just may sell my 30-year old Craftsman socket set and buy this.
At first I really didn't like the idea of a proprietary ratchet connection but as soon as I saw the passthrough my position changed. Now you don't need to have a whole other set of deep sockets, just use the extension, or get a longer one if needed.
Thirty years ago I bought some pass through socket kit don’t remember the brand but was either German or US made . It was of high quality but never used very much as the low profile of the tool made my knuckles connect with the work much of the time . My wish list would include s handle to be a locking flex design . Sadly someone borrowed it years ago and I cant remember who .
I was just looking at the Husky version of this. I like the idea of a pass thru. Its cool that the sockets stay in place as the mechanism retains them unlike using low profile sockets hex shank sockets in a ratcheting wrench.
I love these things! They look insanely good. What do I do though-buy a whole new set of tools just because they’re better than my old ones,and then stop using my old,perfectly good tools?!?!
Grab an extra pass thru extension, then find a handle from an old tool. Drill out the handle to fit the extension and epoxy it in place. Now you have a pass through nut driver that fits all your pass through sockets. Been using one of these since gear wrench brought them out 20 years ago.
Yeah until they make metric (which would handle most non-American cars and motorcycles) then I have to stay on the sidelines for these. Otherwise they look great, I just have no use for them.
Thanks for the informative video once again doc. I’ve been on the fence about getting the pass through 1/4”after my last 1/4 set went rogue and broke outta its bin. Caught myself digging for too long in my pouch for a socket only to slap it on a ratchet that spun to infinity and beyond 😅.
GearWrench has some nice little sets as well. I bought a set of 1/4" screwdriver + T handle, Metric/Imperial sockets going up to 13mm and 1/2" as well as 24 driver bits, has the bit driver that fits both handles, a long and short extension for the sockets and a flex-shaft all for ~$25 back around 2008-ish. I've never had a single set of tools that I could do so much work under the hood of a car with. we have a pair of old mid 80's Mercedes and I pull that set out every time! i can pull off the whole valve assembly to adjust valve timings(and airbox to get to it). didn't get a lot of use early on when i bought it but it looked like a nice set lol now it's the "go to" out of the 2 large toolboxes we have packed with generations of wrenches and sockets! unless we need to do wheel and brake work!
I like that. The Milwaukee bit driver kit is kind of cumbersome. The bits are too contained. Like hard to get out. With Klein. I like the clear tops, I like the spring loaded latch. I wonder if they will come out with empty containers that allow the consumer to customize their own kit? Like those who are well invested in another brand who don’t want to buy another set can just swap the boxes around.
Yikes! The way you were just throwing them willy nilly all over instead of back into their carefully considered place really made me want a set so I could put them back properly, lol…
As a ASE master technician for home use I love craftsman tools, great value when their on sale. as a professional Snap on and a mix of other tools. A roll around cart and small tool, box is great for home use and convenience, you can get a good cheap cart at Harbor freight tool store.
These look very nice, the only thing I can see not thought out is my Bahco pass through set has dual size per bit as it holds the bits from the outside, where as this one with dual size gets blocked as you have to insert the extension, other than that they look good.
Those are nice! I'd be buying those if I didn't already have all the sockets and drivers I need. I have klein screwdrivers and some nut driver sets. Great quality.
Some of these do not show up on Amazon when I looked. The links do not access all of the items. Your Lowe's must have a wonderful inventory because the one's where I shop do not have all of these items.
As much as i might prefer SAE for the availability of cheap, strong hardware, most of my cars use metric stuff. I hope klein comes out with a metric kit soon
I bought the pass thru set in the old blow mold case so mad. Not to mention lowes removed themselves from Canada and we have no klein retailer who carries mod box in stores. Only custom order through online tool retailers
What’s the benefit of that flip socket kit vs the pass thru kits? Seems you need to own a pass thru kit first to get the ratchet to run the flip socket kits. Then you own both.
I tried the crescent pass through wrench many moons ago. It worked pretty well. The only downside is that it didn’t even last that long. The gears in the wrench were worn out and broke. Hopefully the Klein option is better made
I use the first small set. I just don't like how loose it got immediately. I drop sockets allllll the time because they just pop right out. I hope if they release another set they worl on that design for a more snug fit or some sort of lock mechanism.
This is amazing... If they made and aviation 12 point system they would rule.. I would buy it if it was catered to Aircraft maintenance. If Klein wants to reach out to me it would be great and I can make them a ton of money.... 100 of thousand aviation mechanics out there.
I have an original set of Made in USA Armstrong Eliminator pass-through sockets.... These Kleins look like a exact copy other than the 1/4 drive adapter.
Would be nice to see the 3/8" socket set (#65400) have a metric option or include a 3/8" pass through ratchet in the SAE/Metric socket set (#65239). Otherwise you're buying duplicate size (although not identical) SAE sockets in 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 and part of the appeal of these is having a very compact package. It also doesn't appear that Klein sells the 3/8" pass through socket separately to add to the #65239 kit. Kind of silly the SAE/Metric set comes with the adaptor for a pass through ratchet, but doesn't include the actual ratchet - you must also purchase another whole kit with duplicate sizes to get that.
WHOA that system looks amazing! I’m putting together a small tool set for my daughter as she heads to engineering school, plus I volunteer at a high school program and bring my own tools. This system would be perfect for both. (Edit: looking at the sets in more detail, I’m reminded why I don’t have more Klein Tools already: limited metric bits.)
What's up Doc ? I bought the 64 piece micro set off Amazon, and the 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter would not stick to the magnet in the 1/4" shaft. All the other bit would though. I was hesitant to order a replacement due to concerns of getting another of the same defective batch, but I sent it back and got another with the same problem. So heads up to everyone. I'm not sure what to do, contact Amazon or Kline directly..........
The pass-thru socket/ratchet. I bought the Craftsmen years ago (like 10 +). Did the patent run out or Klein purchase the rights to sell these. It looks identical.
These look pretty awesome, but when working on a car, space is usually a major problem and these look like they take up a lot of space to try to loosen a bolt or nut in a cramped space. That would be my only concern with them.
Thanks brother for the info just pissesme off Klien hyped Lowe’s was their new distributor trying to stay away from that balled billionaire who treats his employees like shit…but
Klein is to drivers and wrenches what penknife is to pliers and cutters. The only difference Klein has more proprietary stuff involved (although they make it as agreeable as possible, I just don't wanna break one of those adapters in 20 years then wonder how the hell im going to find a replacement).
Great sets and boxes, I like the pass through sockets and ratchet. The nice part is that all of them are impact rated. 👍👍👍👍
The more you show the Kline systems the more I like them. I've never been a fan of those plastic cases but those actually look robust. Thanks Doc
I have the 1/4 pass through. Pretty stout. I wouldn’t throw them on the ground but it has survived a couple of couple feet drops
Tool makers have always introduced innovations, but is it possible to consider this a Golden Age of tool manufacturing? Might be an interesting conversation.
I love Klein, they're killing it with these new systems! I bought the 3/8 pass through socket set and the 11 in 1 ratcheting screwdriver. Totally lightened up my tool kit and replaced my nut drivers, socket set, and screw drivers.
man, i'm really loving how far my tools have come in the past 10-20 yrs. this kit is awesome, i know my next kit out
Klein has always been a professional grade tool manufacturer and this is an example of smart invocations that are well worth the money. I’m sure they’re not cheap. Not for the handyman.
I feel like Klein was sitting on a lot of new and innovative tools till they exited Home Depot. I’m talking a year or two of built up innovative products.
Home Depot DOESNT carry klein anymore?
@@rogerbrandt6678 very very, limited selection now.
@@rogerbrandt6678yes they do they just have what’s left of past inventory
@@rogerbrandt6678Lowe’s is now the place to shop for Klein tools. Home Depot has very little to choose from. Got into a conversation with a guy working for Home Depot in the electrical section about it. He wasn’t happy about the situation. Said Klein tools was one of their biggest sales.
@@rogerbrandt6678only the old stuff anything new either amazon or Lowes
Clever, very clever! Those boxes are so well-designed Klein should offer _generic boxes_ for storing items other than tools-nuts, bolts and washers for instance.
i have owned a set of passthrough sockets since around 2007-2008 branded Kobalt made by gear wrench and they have never let me down.
I especially like that you have Klein tool strategically placed in your video. If I were Klein I would absolutely compensate you for your hard work.
@thebigmon but we don't want manufacturers secretly paying OR youtubers secretly receiving payment for reviews, because if that happens these reviews are simply paid advertisements.
I firmly believe every youtube video review should state clearly at the beginning what payments, compensations, or other arrangements were made.
Without that information being transparent you really should have a hard time trusting any Content.
most definitely will be picking up the pass through set! Hopefully they release a metric set too. Thanks for the review
Klein tools are also about 20% cheaper than comparable Milwaukee packout stuff. Great tools, well thought out, at reasonable prices. I've been using Klein at my outdoor job for years now and they just work.
Everything Klein makes is top notch materials, top notch design, due to a top notch engineering and quality delivery model that has been their focus from the beginning. The stuff just has to work.
Perfect timing! Glad I caught this video! Our neighborhood yard sale is this coming Saturday. Think I just may sell my 30-year old Craftsman socket set and buy this.
I’ve been buying more and more Klein tools lately. Really love them. These boxes and the monster pass through hole are really nice!
At first I really didn't like the idea of a proprietary ratchet connection but as soon as I saw the passthrough my position changed. Now you don't need to have a whole other set of deep sockets, just use the extension, or get a longer one if needed.
That’s wild how handy just a few boxes can be, love it!
Fantastic looking tools! I've been noticing more Klein tool products and liking them. Much better pricing then Milwaukee. Very well thought out kits
I really like these Impressive Impact Rated Klein kits!
Well done, Sir!
Thirty years ago I bought some pass through socket kit don’t remember the brand but was either German or US made . It was of high quality but never used very much as the low profile of the tool made my knuckles connect with the work much of the time . My wish list would include s handle to be a locking flex design . Sadly someone borrowed it years ago and I cant remember who .
Subscribed. Went to Lowes last weekend saw these, now need to justify yet another set of tools. These could be perfect for my travel trailer kit.
I was just looking at the Husky version of this. I like the idea of a pass thru. Its cool that the sockets stay in place as the mechanism retains them unlike using low profile sockets hex shank sockets in a ratcheting wrench.
I love these things! They look insanely good. What do I do though-buy a whole new set of tools just because they’re better than my old ones,and then stop using my old,perfectly good tools?!?!
Yes.
Grab an extra pass thru extension, then find a handle from an old tool. Drill out the handle to fit the extension and epoxy it in place. Now you have a pass through nut driver that fits all your pass through sockets. Been using one of these since gear wrench brought them out 20 years ago.
These are awesome, I just need them to make a metric set of the same lineup and it would be the perfect addition to my small kit i keep in my car.
Yeah until they make metric (which would handle most non-American cars and motorcycles) then I have to stay on the sidelines for these. Otherwise they look great, I just have no use for them.
Thanks for the informative video once again doc. I’ve been on the fence about getting the pass through 1/4”after my last 1/4 set went rogue and broke outta its bin. Caught myself digging for too long in my pouch for a socket only to slap it on a ratchet that spun to infinity and beyond 😅.
...still waiting for the metric versions! As for SAE....just one 13-piece set in my Lowe's. Nothing else. Empty shelf.
Yeah lowes never fails to disappoint
GearWrench has some nice little sets as well. I bought a set of 1/4" screwdriver + T handle, Metric/Imperial sockets going up to 13mm and 1/2" as well as 24 driver bits, has the bit driver that fits both handles, a long and short extension for the sockets and a flex-shaft all for ~$25 back around 2008-ish. I've never had a single set of tools that I could do so much work under the hood of a car with. we have a pair of old mid 80's Mercedes and I pull that set out every time! i can pull off the whole valve assembly to adjust valve timings(and airbox to get to it). didn't get a lot of use early on when i bought it but it looked like a nice set lol now it's the "go to" out of the 2 large toolboxes we have packed with generations of wrenches and sockets! unless we need to do wheel and brake work!
I'll have to reconsider the mod box line up now
I like that. The Milwaukee bit driver kit is kind of cumbersome. The bits are too contained. Like hard to get out. With Klein. I like the clear tops, I like the spring loaded latch. I wonder if they will come out with empty containers that allow the consumer to customize their own kit? Like those who are well invested in another brand who don’t want to buy another set can just swap the boxes around.
Yikes! The way you were just throwing them willy nilly all over instead of back into their carefully considered place really made me want a set so I could put them back properly, lol…
He’s a total spaz. It’s annoying.
Just ordered all four you have in the video!!!
I have had a set similar to this. Craftsman. And I have used the hell out of these things. Time for.an upgrade
As a ASE master technician for home use I love craftsman tools, great value when their on sale. as a professional Snap on and a mix of other tools. A roll around cart and small tool, box is great for home use and convenience, you can get a good cheap cart at Harbor freight tool store.
Gearwrench had the first pass through ratchets and sockets that I know of. I inherited them from my dad.
Klein ftw. I’m recently a new buyer and not going back.
I use the Klein screw driver set as well as the handheld Carbon monoxide meter. They work great!
These look very nice, the only thing I can see not thought out is my Bahco pass through set has dual size per bit as it holds the bits from the outside, where as this one with dual size gets blocked as you have to insert the extension, other than that they look good.
Those are nice! I'd be buying those if I didn't already have all the sockets and drivers I need. I have klein screwdrivers and some nut driver sets. Great quality.
Got the 11-in-1 Ratchetting Driver, and small ModBOX set because of your reviews. Thanks!
Hey Doc. Love your vids.. Keep’em coming. Thank you!
Hey that Dewalt yellow box looks just like mine! OPEN & LOCK written on it. haha
Some of these do not show up on Amazon when I looked. The links do not access all of the items. Your Lowe's must have a wonderful inventory because the one's where I shop do not have all of these items.
As much as i might prefer SAE for the availability of cheap, strong hardware, most of my cars use metric stuff. I hope klein comes out with a metric kit soon
I bought the pass thru set in the old blow mold case so mad. Not to mention lowes removed themselves from Canada and we have no klein retailer who carries mod box in stores. Only custom order through online tool retailers
Would like a 10 - 12 flip socket and a 14 - 17
well thanks.. there went my dang paycheck this week.. hope you're happy.. but seriously, these are pretty sweet.
Those look like they are very handy. Even just to throw in a tool bag or bucket.
What’s the benefit of that flip socket kit vs the pass thru kits? Seems you need to own a pass thru kit first to get the ratchet to run the flip socket kits. Then you own both.
I tried the crescent pass through wrench many moons ago. It worked pretty well. The only downside is that it didn’t even last that long. The gears in the wrench were worn out and broke. Hopefully the Klein option is better made
Klein is like craftsman life time warranty
I use the first small set. I just don't like how loose it got immediately. I drop sockets allllll the time because they just pop right out. I hope if they release another set they worl on that design for a more snug fit or some sort of lock mechanism.
This is amazing... If they made and aviation 12 point system they would rule.. I would buy it if it was catered to Aircraft maintenance. If Klein wants to reach out to me it would be great and I can make them a ton of money.... 100 of thousand aviation mechanics out there.
looks like a well thought out tool set
Nice tools 👍
My question is how good is the low pro ratchet?
Looks like gearwrench‘s system design. I am glad Klein got on GW wagon and I have even more choices
I'm curious to see how the infamous #10 goes missing.
They need a handle, thanks for showing them. They are cool, one day I’ll buy some.
the mod box, set ups for fishing, would be sick lol
Great review. Thanks for showcasing
Metal boxes are what’s needed
I have an original set of Made in USA Armstrong Eliminator pass-through sockets.... These Kleins look like a exact copy other than the 1/4 drive adapter.
0:32 Im interested in that 2 piece ratcheting quadwrench set
Craftsman passthrough sockets were on the market more than 10 years ago
I have one of the original sets and it’s still my go to for anything that needs a socket.
I have a 24 year old draper expert pass through socket set, it wasn’t a new product back then.
Looks like rebranded Wera tools (love what I have) which aren't easy to find in the states. I'll definitely be looking for the new Klein stuff.
Would be nice to see the 3/8" socket set (#65400) have a metric option or include a 3/8" pass through ratchet in the SAE/Metric socket set (#65239). Otherwise you're buying duplicate size (although not identical) SAE sockets in 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 and part of the appeal of these is having a very compact package. It also doesn't appear that Klein sells the 3/8" pass through socket separately to add to the #65239 kit. Kind of silly the SAE/Metric set comes with the adaptor for a pass through ratchet, but doesn't include the actual ratchet - you must also purchase another whole kit with duplicate sizes to get that.
Nice! One of my favorite channels! 👊
WHOA that system looks amazing! I’m putting together a small tool set for my daughter as she heads to engineering school, plus I volunteer at a high school program and bring my own tools. This system would be perfect for both. (Edit: looking at the sets in more detail, I’m reminded why I don’t have more Klein Tools already: limited metric bits.)
I need to find me a vendor with these. My loal Lowes went out of business a few years ago.
Just buy it on the internet and have it shipped to house.
What's up Doc ?
I bought the 64 piece micro set off Amazon, and the 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter would not stick to the magnet in the 1/4" shaft. All the other bit would though. I was hesitant to order a replacement due to concerns of getting another of the same defective batch, but I sent it back and got another with the same problem. So heads up to everyone. I'm not sure what to do, contact Amazon or Kline directly..........
I hope Klein sells these small cases by themselves.
The pass-thru socket/ratchet. I bought the Craftsmen years ago (like 10 +). Did the patent run out or Klein purchase the rights to sell these. It looks identical.
These tools are great.
These look pretty awesome, but when working on a car, space is usually a major problem and these look like they take up a lot of space to try to loosen a bolt or nut in a cramped space. That would be my only concern with them.
Need this in metric
If they have the metric set. I'll get it, I have no use for sae socket.
How do you like the Thanos/Festool systainers?
Will there be a metric version?
Yeah I think I need that
Curious if the pass through sockets would be compatible the the new milwaukee pass through ratchet?
That's a great question 🤔 Thank you for posting it.
Do these small boxes attach to the big boxes ?
What’s the part number for the ratcheting wrench you should in the Lowe’s store. There’s no place I can find them
Can I use the big sockets for automotive use? As in an impact wrench?
I’m buying those
Great tools!Thank you!
NOne are in San Francisco Bay Area Lowe’s. It’s frustrating.
It's called Amazon
Thanks brother for the info just pissesme off Klien hyped Lowe’s was their new distributor trying to stay away from that balled billionaire who treats his employees like shit…but
It's nice, but I'm looking for a metric set and they don't have any.
Got pass through cresent brand set.
Klein is to drivers and wrenches what penknife is to pliers and cutters. The only difference Klein has more proprietary stuff involved (although they make it as agreeable as possible, I just don't wanna break one of those adapters in 20 years then wonder how the hell im going to find a replacement).
Hope those boxes are impact rated...looks like they wouldn't survive a drop on the ground.
What for is 9mm? I got it always with set of tools and have never use it while working on European cars and motorbikes. Not once. Same with 6.5mm
Shame that these and the Milwaukee insider rachet are doing the same idea but in different ways when cross compatibility would have been awesome.
OK these look very nice
Looks like Sata, Gearwrench and Craftsman have the same pass through drive.
What country are they made in?
Most Klein tools I own are made in the US. Not sure about these but most likely US.
taiwan...i was gonna get if made in usa...but i do appreciate that its taiwan and not china
Nice Box
Klein always steals I’ve had those bolt thru ratchets an sockets for 10 years
Sproul state forest?
For when a metric system ones for europe?
Are they made in Cina