Is this normal for a matco wrench?

Detecto · May 20, 2015

I can't seem to get a good photo of it...

I ran across a matco 5/8 wrench, that has a "line" in the open end side of it.

It looks like someone cut a line in it with a dremel.

But...it has chrome on it, so it' can't be where someone ground into it.

Just wondering before I put it on ebay.

shockwave · May 20, 2015

Got any pics?

If the beam is flat and only writing on front it's Bonney
You might want to take pics if it's altered it will be tough to warranty

JDon99 · May 20, 2015

It could just be a drag mark from the broach when the open end was cut.

LordPsychon · May 20, 2015

Without pictures it's going to be hard to tell if this is a maker's mark (e.g. Bonney) or a glitch (drag from the broach cut).

abvw · May 20, 2015

Opti-torque modified open end?

JonDick13926 · May 20, 2015

abvw said:
Opti-torque modified open end?

That's what I'm thinking. I haven't seen any in person, but I've seen other non slip wrenches with just one notch on the open end (gearwrench comes to mind).

Tim37 · May 20, 2015

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Is this what your referring too?

Detecto · May 20, 2015

LordPsychon · May 20, 2015

Detecto said:
Yup!

Definitely an anti-slip feature, seen them on GW wrenches.

neophyte · May 20, 2015

The Armstrong wrenches have the same feature, and they are or were made at the same facility.

Tim37 · May 20, 2015

Its defiantly defective send it to me and I will dispose of it for you

franzdom · May 21, 2015

So you are an ebay seller? That seems to explain some things.

Is this normal for a matco wrench?

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