Channel lock screwdrivers

[ldg397]

Just bought a set of channel lock screwdrivers in torx. Found them for $9 on clearance at a local store. Couldn’t walk away at that price. I have some SK torx screwdrivers but as many as this set. Seem to be just as good or better than the SK. Anyone have experience with these??

 

[M6erfan]

Just bought a set of channel lock screwdrivers in torx. Found them for $9 on clearance at a local store. Couldn’t walk away at that price. I have some SK torx screwdrivers but as many as this set. Seem to be just as good or better than the SK. Anyone have experience with these??

If you "just bought a set" how can you already tell if they're better or worse than any other brand?

 

[PhysicsDude]

I bought a set of Channellock screwdrivers with the metal striking caps cheap on Amazon. The handles were pretty crude, but the drivers themselves seem pretty durable.

Are those torx drivers the ones with the acetate handles? I don't think they're anything special, but still a good buy for $9.

 

[Tallpilot]

Grab some Tekton Torx and see if you change your mind. Then for a mind blowing experience try Wiha. Soft finish grip not the precision handle.

However for $9 they would have to be pretty bad to not be worth the money.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Might want to add to this thread and toss in a picture while you're at it.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109610

 

[Y00PER]

Just bought a set of channel lock screwdrivers in torx. Found them for $9 on clearance at a local store. Couldn’t walk away at that price. I have some SK torx screwdrivers but as many as this set. Seem to be just as good or better than the SK. Anyone have experience with these??

Both (I'm 99.9% sure) are made by Western Forge.

 

[AreYaSerious]

Just bought a set of channel lock screwdrivers in torx. Found them for $9 on clearance at a local store. Couldn’t walk away at that price. I have some SK torx screwdrivers but as many as this set. Seem to be just as good or better than the SK. Anyone have experience with these??

They are nice have some code blue screwdriver set, but I also have Williams USA screw drivers which is close to SK quality. No they're not the same or better. They however are nice. Handke is on the thicker and chunky side You got them for a great price not them. And if you like them it's all that matters.

 

[Tonyuk]

Wera make the best torx screwdrivers and bits imo, they're lasting the best for me and fit great.

 

[DonglordActual]

The rubber-grip screwdrivers are Chinese and the clear-handles are made in the USA. The Torx only come with the clear-handle as far as I know.

 

[bonneyman]

If you want to know about blue Channelock drivers metaldad is the one to talk to. His collection is beyond awesome.

 

[Professional Tool User]

I don't have any experience with these screwdrivers. If I were to guess, the hard handled made in USA ones would be half way decent while the Made in China soft handled ones would be so so.