Best Combination Wrenches?

[6PTsocket]

The most expensive you can afford.

Most expensive does not always translate to best. A number of companies make very good wrenches and there is quite a price spread. Stuff sold off a truck has a lot of extra cost built in beyond quality. As a home mechanic the OP does not need the service provided to a business. In most cases it is harder for a home mechanic to find the truck if there is a problem, than to deal with brick and mortar or an online business. The most bang for the buck probably comes from online discounters of quality brands, like Acme, CPO, ToolTopia, etc. Wright, SK, Proto all make good wrenches. At a lower price point, Tekton makes some very serviceable stuff. If the OP is going to get upset when a tool shows a nick he is in for a shock. Even SnapOn will show wear marks. They are tools, not jewelry.

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[dclark2171]

Honestly, I dont understand the point of polished chrome plating. My father in law also really prefers it. The only things I can think of is visibility and smoother feel in your hand. Why dont they make some out of black cast iron? I realize the visibility would be a problem, but is cast iron just too brittle or something? Always seems like those old heavy cast iron tools are the ones that last generations. Just curious.

Actually having one set (SAE or Metric) polished and the other flat is visually handy