From my own experience I can recommend these brands:
Hammer: Gedore (Rotband, it is my most used hammer)
Pliers: Knipex (started with one, now I have more and its the only brand I will buy for pliers)
Wrenches: Stahlwille, Hazet, Bahco
Ratchets: Hazet, Snap-on
Screwdrivers: Wiha, Hazet...