Felo and Wiha screwdriver question

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Has anyone compared the Bondus Felo series 400 Ergonic to the Wiha 3K Ergo soft grips? They sure seem similar in design, if not being very close to the same thing. Input from anyone who has handled both of these would be great. I was holding out for the Wiha 40 pc. set to go on sale again but am growing impaitent. I thought I would buy a Wiha 6 peice set to satisfy my cravings but then noticed the Felo. FWIW they are priced about the same 24.99-29.99 for a 6 piece set from Northern Tool and Amazon. Thanks.

Felo: http://www.bondhus.com/products/screwdrivers/body27.htm

Wiha: http://www.wihatools.com/400seri/451ser3k.htm

 

[LoneGunman]

I have never compared them side by side, I have both Felo and Wiha drivers, just not the same grips, I'd say the Felo drivers are just as high quality as the Wiha's.

 

[Stuey]

I don't see then as available on Amazon. Oh well, it's not like I need more screwdrivers to evaluate. I did see these a while back and they annoyed me. They are not manufactured by Bondhus, they are simply distributed by them (or at least I believe they are).

It lools like they're trying to emulate Wera, not Wiha. The Wiha 3K handles have oblique angles and are not even close to being as rounded as those Felos.

 

[Fedwrench]

What exactly are you looking for?

They aren't that similiar other than both being from Germany. The felo has a squishy handle that is six sided but, not a true hexagon with a hex shaped blade with a bolster. The Wiha 3K has a round blade. The handle is mostly hard with rubber areas. The upper handle is hexagon shaped. There's a slight swell in the middle. Personaaly, I don't like the squishy Felo handle. It would be a winner with a hard handle.

 

[3 at 8]

What exactly are you looking for?

They aren't that similiar other than both being from Germany. The felo has a squishy handle that is six sided but, not a true hexagon with a hex shaped blade with a bolster. The Wiha 3K has a round blade. The handle is mostly hard with rubber areas. The upper handle is hexagon shaped. There's a slight swell in the middle. Personaaly, I don't like the squishy Felo handle. It would be a winner with a hard handle.

Thanks; this was exactally the info I was looking for. I quess my question just could have been what are the differences? From what I have learned, I think I am going for the Wihas.

 

[Merkava_4]

Personally, I don't like the squishy Felo handle.

I wouldn't either, I'd like the firm oh-so-comfortable-sticky handle of the GearWrench line.

 

[krusty the clown]

I wouldn't either, I'd like the firm oh-so-comfortable-sticky handle of the GearWrench line.

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[FNFS2000]

The FELO is a better tool, but the super squishy handles are not for everyone. Have you looked at WERA, they are my favorite. All except their low end line is made in Germany.

 

[sk farmer]

just got the felo set at the top post. very nice drivers. nice feel and much more torque than my sk green handle pros i wouldn't hesitate to recomend

 

[tanda4]

I can't compare them, but I just received the Felo 550 series set. They feel very sturdy...
http://www.amazon.com/Felo-0715750707-Slotted-Phillips-Screwdrivers/dp/B000E62NX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1236225945&sr=8-1