Hazet or Stahlwille Wrenches?

[JeepYJ]

Looking at German made wrench sets for a gift for a high school aged young man. He likes European designs and appreciates quality engineering. Wondering what you all recommend or any comparisons between the two.

 

[bsaint]

I've had both and I like the Hazet better. Want a picture?

 

[JeepYJ]

I've had both and I like the Hazet better. Want a picture?

Pictures are always great. What makes you prefer the Hazet?

 

[DAustin]

The Stahwille 14s are a little longer then the Hazet 603s and the offset looks to be a little deeper on the Stahwille. You can't go wrong with either brand. The Hazet 600 wrenches have a more modern type of box end (like Flank Drive ) but don't have the deep offset. If it was me I'd go with the Stahwille to start.

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[bsaint]

Pictures are always great. What makes you prefer the Hazet?

Well if you can wait till Sunday I'll show you the Stahlwille at work. For now tho the major difference is in the beams for the handle. Stahlwille is thin and I shaped. Hazet is a smooth box. I'll run downstairs in a bit and snap a pic of the hazet.

 

[bsaint]

This is compared to the same size Snap-On

 

[dnschmidt]

I'm in the Stahlwille camp.

 

[JeepYJ]

I'm in the Stahlwille camp.

What do you prefer about the Stahlwille?

 

[corn chip]

i havent tried hazet or stahlwille hand wrenches but i got three stahlwille torq wrenches and a 3/8 ratchet. its all top shelf stuff. if your wanting best of the best i think stahwille is definatly a top contender

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

OP, are you asking for just combos, or are you considering DOE as well? I'd suggest looking at Gedore wrenches too. I really like mine.

 

[DAustin]

Go to "KC Tool" and they have lots of photos of both brands. Stahlwille feel better in the hands to me. You could get one wrench of each and see what one fits his hands the best.

 

[DAustin]

OP, are you asking for just combos, or are you considering DOE as well? I'd suggest looking at Gedore wrenches too. I really like mine.

I have some Gedore 1 B type wrenches and they are nice. Sometimes you can get a deal on a whole set of Gedore combination wrenches. Also there is a GJ code to get some money off if you buy from KC Tools.

 

[JeepYJ]

OP, are you asking for just combos, or are you considering DOE as well? I'd suggest looking at Gedore wrenches too. I really like mine.

Either double box end wrenches or combo, not DOE.
Gedore Red wrenches are not made in Germany correct?

 

[Outahere]

The Stahlwille feels slightly more comfortable to hold because the narrow edge of the beam is more rounded than on the Hazet. In the cosmetics department, the Hazet has a smoother looking finish than the Stahlwille.

 

[cherrybomb]

I needed a thin open end to hold the spindle on my Jet oscillating sandle,the other wrench could be a bit thicker.My Proto,SK were to thick.Researched Stahwille 17mm. they were thinner,so I ordered one.Absolutely hit a home run.Every thing about Stahwille has exceded my expectations. The fit,finish,comfort.I now some ordered some other Stahwille. It is why German tools have a good reputation and the price is very competitive. A week and the brown truck is here.

 

[dnschmidt]

Like the look. Like the finish. TOPTUL, which I use to sell, copies their wrenches from Stahlwille, and does a damn fine job of it, I asked them why Stahlwille and their answer: "They are the world standard." If the Taiwanese think something is the world standard that's good enough for me.

 

[cherrybomb]

I use Handtools-From-Germany.com

 

[wkndwarrior29]

I had some stahlwille 14's and they felt like soft metal, the open ends would sometimes slip on a fastener. I replaced them with wright wrenches and couldn't be happier. I do have the stahlwille deep offset double box wrenches and have no issue with them.

 

[redwrench60]

I’m a USA made tool nut. However, I have a set of Stahlwillie metric deep offset double box wrenches and I must say they are very well made. Comfortable beams, thin and strong box ends, machined for maximum clearance and access. I could easily buy more.

 

[JeepYJ]

I’m a USA made tool nut. However, I have a set of Stahlwillie metric deep offset double box wrenches and I must say they are very well made. Comfortable beams, thin and strong box ends, machined for maximum clearance and access. I could easily buy more.

My plan is to get him a German made metric set and then SAE set probably from Wright.

 

[humber2]

Should be no guessing what I’d recommend.

 

[dutchgray]

Either option will do fine.
The Stahlwille 14 offset profile can be very useful
Hazet makes nice tools, the 600LG are really long and strong
They both make a standard length pattern.
Stahlwille has much better deals.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Either double box end wrenches or combo, not DOE.
Gedore Red wrenches are not made in Germany correct?

Yeah, the reds are the imports. Likewise some of the vintage stuff is also Indian sourced. The new blue Gedore is all German though, if I’m not mistaken.

 

[vwpieces]

I have a few Stahlwille open box, forget model, guessing 14... and some of the Long versions.
Also have Hazet open box wrench sets in 600 & 603 series.
The Hazet 600 are what I use the most.

I highly recommend getting him the Hazet 630 Deep offset set because this type may not be initially on his radar but once used he will greatly appreciate them while working on German cars. I have the Hazet Full set.

 

[vwpieces]

And I gotta ask, what EU marquee and vintage is he into? I am VW pre 90 for the most part and can make some other recommendations if he is similar.

 

[JeepYJ]

And I gotta ask, what EU marquee and vintage is he into? I am VW pre 90 for the most part and can make some other recommendations if he is similar.

He’s not into German cars, mostly ag equipment and likes European designs and engineering. He has a few tools he’s been building up, these would his first set of really nice wrenches.

 

[DAustin]

I've seen Gedore stuff branded from Brazil and South Africa also.

 

[vwpieces]

He’s not into German cars, mostly ag equipment and likes European designs and engineering. He has a few tools he’s been building up, these would his first set of really nice wrenches.

OK but still neat stuff.
I have not bought many tools in the past 10 years but I did get a couple Hazet screwdrivers at good prices using Amazon.de and the shipping was pretty quick and reasonable too. Hardest part was finding sellers shipping internationally but if shipped by amazon it worked out better.
Baumtools is another less known tool supplier that has Hazet in USA.

@DAustin Yeah there aren't many tool makers still manufacturing in Germany. Hazet and Stahlwille still are.
Heyco is another that may have moved or expanded outside Germany.

 

[Mr_B]

when it comes to wrenches it stahlwille
I prefered the days when they stamped size right up on the open end, newer not as good as older stuff they done but they still amazing in use and sensible money

 

[JeepYJ]

OK but still neat stuff.
I have not bought many tools in the past 10 years but I did get a couple Hazet screwdrivers at good prices using Amazon.de and the shipping was pretty quick and reasonable too. Hardest part was finding sellers shipping internationally but if shipped by amazon it worked out better.
Baumtools is another less known tool supplier that has Hazet in USA.

@DAustin Yeah there aren't many tool makers still manufacturing in Germany. Hazet and Stahlwille still are.
Heyco is another that may have moved or expanded outside Germany.

I had looked at amazon.de for tools. They have a few other things not available normally in the US. Most of them can be shipped to the US and pricing seems to be good too.

 

[ive]

Heyco made (do t know if they still do) a incredibly beautiful wratcheting wrench set made in Germany. Came in a nice case. look into it.

Presentation is everything.

 

[MJK]

Hazet 600 is the best combination wrench I've ever owned or used.

This set

 

[californiaHank]

Another Stahlwille vote. The 14 series is a little longer than standard European wrenches; they're about the same length as Snap-On's standard combos. The Stahlwille are very comfortable to use and have a very nice 'soft matte' chrome finish that's quite unlike American matte finish wrenches I've used. The 'rounded i-beam' shape makes them surprisingly light without giving up strength. My favourite combo wrenches, hands down.

(I don't dislke Hazet. They're excellent wrenches, but I prefer the Stahlwille.)

 

[Alaniho]

Like the look. Like the finish. TOPTUL, which I use to sell, copies their wrenches from Stahlwille, and does a damn fine job of it, I asked them why Stahlwille and their answer: "They are the world standard." If the Taiwanese think something is the world standard that's good enough for me.

Another shout for the Toptul, wonderful spanners to use and the water satin finish is a sweet spot between chome gloss and satin. Between the Germans I have a few off wrenches of each type and Stahlwille feels best to me and can usually be got for a better price than Hazet.

 

[JeepYJ]

Lots of great feedback and personal experiences here! I like the Stahlwille and they seem to be winning on the recommendations but I still really like the design of the Hazet, seems less “North American” style and more European than the Stahlwille.

 

[Mr_B]

I would go Stahlwille 14 series, very usable offset ring with no US match .
Finish durability along with fit is exceptional and they great in the hand .
Very nice to look at and use and tool for life.
I got some almost 30 years old and they seen daily pro use .

 

[cherrybomb]

Looking at German made wrench sets for a gift for a high school aged young man. He likes European designs and appreciates quality engineering. Wondering what you all recommend or any comparisons between the two.

Let us know if you buy one of each,in your favorite size for you.Check them out,And what set you buy for him.That is such a nice gesture on your part.

 

[DAustin]

Lots of great feedback and personal experiences here! I like the Stahlwille and they seem to be winning on the recommendations but I still really like the design of the Hazet, seems less “North American” style and more European than the Stahlwille.

You can't go wrong with Hazet. The 603 series are a little shorter but have the deeper box end. The 600N series are longer with a more traditional American lay out with the more modern box end drive.

 

[mslim]

Another vote for Stahlwille here. I have the combos and like them very much for working on vintage BMW airheads. Never owned Gedore so no opinion on them.

 

[M6erfan]

There is an outstanding post here by @mr.lemons Showing Hazet/Stalwille combos, with pics and commentary. Anyone trying to decide between the two brands should consider it required reading.