Allen T-handle hex review

[Stuey]

Full Allen T-handle hex driver review via TG

Summary:

Precise ball and straight hex tips
Comfortable handles
Reasonable price (~$27, which is ~$6-14 cheaper than Craftsman)

Commentary:

I'm a bit demanding with hex drivers, but found these Allen ones to be pretty decent. They're not made in the USA, but the quality seems quite good. I won't replace my Bondhus, Park, Beta, or Facom T and F-handle drivers with these, but I'd recommend them for anyone looking to get their first through-T-handle driver set.

My Bondhus T-handle set has straight tips for the smaller sizes, and the first 2 ball-hex sizes have mini-sized handles. One must be careful not to over-torque the ball tips of the large-handled Allen drivers, but many ball hex users are already aware of the risk.

 

[thesilverone]

made in china = fail

 

[shoturtle]

So it does not come close to the gold standard of the Wiha set I see.

 

[Stuey]

So it does not come close to the gold standard of the Wiha set I see.

Depends on which Wiha. I'm not a huge fan of the magic-ring screw retention feature. Plus Wiha's T-handles don't have the pass-thru short hex portion either.