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I was searching for a torx and hex bit socket set and this thread came up in the search. I have an older VW and an older MB, the MB is consistent with using e-torx, but the VW uses a little bit of everything for fasteners. I'm not a mechanic by trade, but have decent amount of experience...

Tool brands like Wright and SK. I grew up in Ohio, and I had never heard of Wright Tools until I started checking out these forums.

I think dave455 has given more/better info than I can, but I'm gonna give my 2 cents anyway. I'm an American living in Germany, and my other half is from near Sheffield and we visit England about twice a year. You said that made in USA, Europe or Japan is important to you...it is to me also...

Thanks for the info/reassurance. I got an email from them today, almost immediately after my inquiry. They said my order should ship tomorrow. Once again, thanks.

I ordered Wright Tool 3425, 3428 and 4425 ratchets from Abolox tools on May 16 and haven't received a status update about my order since the initial order confirmation. I have emailed several times asking about my order. Their prices on Wright Tool products are very good, but, now I'm...

Times a trillion for me. I buy USA made whenever I can/they're available. Knipex makes needle nose visegrips...like here: https://www.ebay.com/p/5018529716 I have the 4144200 (Angled version) and the larger general purpose vise grips and had good experience with them. Knipex products seem...

I have a set of Wiha Soft-Finish, slotted and Ph/Pz, they are the best fitting screwdrivers I have ever used, hands down. We do some antique furniture restoration which used many slotted heads (I think they should be banned...lol) and the Wihas always seem to grip/fit the slotted heads better...

Thanks for the info bpjr. I think SK (45183) is the only DIYer choice for USA made flex head without detents...I just can't justify Snap-On/MAC/Matco prices as I'm not wrenching for a living. I'm prolly gonna pull the trigger on the Wright (3428) with nitril grip and the Wright (3425) fixed...

Thanks for the info kbeefy, The MAC looks really nice, but it's pretty much Snappy prices. I live in Germany, and I thought Hazet would have a 3/8 drive flex head with more than 30/36 teeth in 2020, but I thought wrong. They have a 1/2" (916HPL) 92 teeth non-flex head that seems good quality...

Thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it. OK...I'm a dumba$$ After further review, I think I found the info in this link here: https://aboloxtools.com/Wright-Tool-3428 and also on page 160 of the Wright Tool calalog, "seven place indexing flex head" including diagram. According to the...

Thanks Negen, That's the info I was looking for. I think the Wright 3428 probably also has detents(can't find one review on it). Maybe I'll just get the Wright fixed head?

Thanks for the info Macneil. I've heard great things about GW tools, but I'm looking for USA made. I think my options for a "Made in USA" 3/8 flex head without detents/locking mechanism are limited.

I'm looking for a 3/8 flex head ratchet. After reading a lot of threads on here, I think no detents/non-locking is the best for me. I'm just a DIYer, and I prefer to buy new, so I can't justify Snap-On prices. USA made is very important to me. I'm still rocking USA Craftsman from the 90s (36...

Thanks for all the advice. I received the shipment yesterday. I bought them from JBToolsales...in my situation(international shipping) I wouldn't use them again because it took about 3 weeks. But their prices are very competitive.

I cleaned them off with an oily rag and put desiccant in all drawers of my toolbox. The desiccant seems to be doing the trick. Thanks for the advice.

Just my .02 cents here. I'm an American currently living in Germany, and I love me some "Made in USA" tools! If you can find a U.S. web site that doesn't shaft you on shipping charges, most of the "Made in USA" tool brands are about the same price, or cheaper than comparable European brands...

Thanks for all of your replies. I wasn't aware of the new "environmentally friendly" plating/chroming process regulations. I'm not worried about the aesthetics of my tools, just don't want them to rot. I expected better quality from Hazet, but as others said, likely not their fault. As I...

Thanks for your help firworks. Yes, they weren't delivered like that. Although I wasn't impressed with the finish. My point is, I don't think I should have to have dessicant in my toolbox to prevent "Made in Germany" wrenches getting rusty. This is just my opinion, but I will talk with my...

Thanks for your replies. If TBS Achen doesn't take these back with a full refund, I'll never buy another Hazet tool again. I'm wondering if these were actually made in Germany?? It said on the box "Made in Germany" I have attached the pics. Man, these Ernst wrench holders are the shiznit!!

I bought these double open ends from TBS Achen about 2 months ago. I went to use one today and I noticed surface rust forming...WTF?? Has anyone else experienced this? I have a set of Craftsman USA from about 1992 in the same drawer of the same box and the finish is like the same day I bought...