Best value hand tools?

[HandyManny]

Wright, SK, Armstrong, Proto all offer american hand tools, sometimes at a lesser than truck type price, BUT are they the best bang for the buck? Only you can decide how much quality you "need" and anything more is just bragging rights. Just like horsepower.

You pretty much made the most sense with this statement.

 

[autobon7]

How does Toptul compare to Duralast?

Never had Duralast only Toptul, Cman, Facom, Wera. I'd say Toptul falls somewhere between Cman (bottom) and Wera/Facom (top).

 

[jenfour6]

I have been a pretty loyal Craftsman hand tool owner but lately I have had a couple disappointments. I am searching for the best value hand tools with the highest quality. Don't want anything made in China. preferably made in the USA. I think SO is very nice but just too expensive.. Or are they really worth it?

- Screwdrivers? Wera looks nice.
- ratchets/sockets? Both hand and impact sockets.
- wrenches?

I already use Klien, channel lock and have orig Vice grips so I am good with those types of hand tools.

Thanks

One place you can get affordably priced hand tools is from abatix.com, and they are made in the USA. Here's a link to one: [http://www.abatix.com/products/HAND TOOLS.aspx]

 

[Fcvapor05]

In my opinion you're going to have a hard time beating used Snap On stuff for quality per dollar.