Icon tools are coming spring/summer 2019

javyLSU · Sep 18, 2019

javyLSU · Sep 18, 2019

I'm disappointed about the reversible ratcheting wrench pricing, I was looking forward to picking up a set, but I'll probably pass at that $150 price.

Also, I stopped at the closest store to me that was listed as an "Icon store" in the Icon Catalog/Store List, and sure enough they had the whole tool box set up. I explored it for a few minutes, and I can tell you that this box isn't something I would plunk down thousands of dollars for - the U.S. General boxes are a fantastic value at the current price points (moreso with coupons), and there's not enough extra stuff on the Icon box for me to spend quadruple the price.

jgromada · Sep 18, 2019

the socket and ratchet prices don't seem too bad

Wamsutta · Sep 18, 2019

Are the ratcheting wrenches longer than Snap-on's ?

Adam Henry · Sep 18, 2019

javyLSU said:
A lot of the Icon stuff hit the website today, but the tools are still hidden. The boxes are viewable if you search for "Icon," or if you navigate to the "Tool Storage" section of the website. To view the tools, you have to know the product numbers. Here are direct links (and prices) to all the pages I could find for now - I'll update this post as I find more. Hopefully HF doesn't catch on and take down the links...

Socket sets
1/4" Metric shallow, $24.99
1/4" SAE shallow, $24.99
1/4" Metric deep, $29.99
1/4" SAE deep, $29.99
3/8" Metric shallow, $34.99
3/8" SAE shallow, $34.99
3/8" Metric deep
3/8" SAE deep, $39.99
1/2" Metric shallow:, $44.99
1/2" SAE shallow, $49.99
1/2" Metric deep, $59.99 <-- This page is listed as the 1/4" set, but the specs and price reflect 1/2" set
1/2" SAE deep, $59.99

Ratchets
1/4" Stubby Chrome, $27.99
1/4" Flex head chrome, $34.99
1/4" 7 in. Flex Head Comfort Grip, $34.99
1/4" Low Profile chrome, $29.99
1/4" Low Profile Comfort Grip, $29.99
3/8" Low Profile 7 5/8" Chrome, $34.99
3/8" Low Profile 9" Chrome, $34.99
3/8" Low Profile Comfort Grip, $34.99
3/8" Flex Head Chrome, $39.99
1/4" Swivel Head Comfort Grip, $32.99
3/8" Swivel Head Comfort Grip, $37.99
1/2" Swivel Head Comfort Grip, $44.99
3/8" 10 in. Flex Head Comfort Grip, $39.99
3/8" 14" Long Reach Flex Head Chrome, $49.99
3/8" 14 in. Long Reach Flex Head Comfort Grip, $49.99
1/2" 12 in. Flex Head Comfort Grip, $44.99 (page shows the wrong image)

Wrench sets
10pc Metric Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set, $149.99
10pc SAE Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set, $149.99
10pc Metric Stubby Ratcheting Wrench Set, $119.99
7pc SAE Stubby Ratcheting Wrench Set, $99.99
14pc Metric Combination Wrench Set, $99.99
14pc SAE Combination Wrench Set, $99.99

Thanks for posting :beer:

Been waiting for these to come online.

RV8guy · Sep 18, 2019

New tool box video

dnschmidt · Sep 18, 2019

The ratcheting reversible box wrenches look very much like KABO to me. They have the same reversing switch that the DeWalt reversing ratcheting wrenches do (that I bought for a song) and those are certainly KABO.

DSLTRK · Sep 18, 2019

dnschmidt said:
The ratcheting reversible box wrenches look very much like KABO to me. They have the same reversing switch that the DeWalt reversing ratcheting wrenches do (that I bought for a song) and those are certainly KABO.

No... They are made by HI-Five tool in Taiwan. >> http://www.newtools.com/

As are the Dewalt branded wrenches...

Brownsfan · Sep 18, 2019

I saw a new screwdriver set peg hook labeled heavy duty screwdriver set and 24.99. Forgot the item number but it didn't exist on the HF site. Says compare to Milwaukee at 39.99. Didn't have a brand either. Has anyone seen this set yet?
Remembered the part number 64862. Had the guy at HF look it up. they are doyle branded. It's in their system. but not on the website.

65k10 · Sep 18, 2019

This prices on the combo wrenches look ok. It's close to or better than Carlyle sale prices on their combo wrenches.

Maybe someone else brought this up and I missed that, but did anyone notice that HF didn't release any extensions, adapters, u-joints, etc. to go along with the new sockets and ratchets? I assume they will down the road, but it seems like that is something that would have been good to release at the same time as the socket sets.

Yarpo · Sep 18, 2019

Most the tool prices are ok, not good, not bad. I'm still probably going to buy a few things mostly for the knock off Snap on trays.

RV8guy said:
New tool box video

Damn, I need to get back on youtube if 48k subscribers is enough to receive thousands of dollars for stuff for free

Fedwrench · Sep 18, 2019

Wamsutta said:
Are the ratcheting wrenches longer than Snap-on's ?

Yes.
SIZE: SNAPON: ICON:
10mm 7.03------- 7.5
13mm 8.69------- 9.375
15mm 9.8-------- 10.875
17mm 10.89----- 12.375
19mm 12.00----- 13.75

Although the ICON ratcheting wrenches do not have anti slip open ends at this point, they are some of the nicest ratcheting wrenches i've purchased. They might be too long for some applications. Now, it's a matter of seeing how they hold up. :beer:

mudflap · Sep 19, 2019

Adam Henry said:
Thanks for posting Been waiting for these to come online.

x2....Thanks..

wrenchr · Sep 19, 2019

checked my local store and nothing yet.

Mikeske · Sep 19, 2019

I saw the flyer online last night and then found that only 2 stores are listed for Washington State and the 2 are remote stores one is in Port Angeles out by the northwestern most tip of the state across the Puget Sound from Seattle and the 2nd is in Walla Walla in the south eastern part of the state. Who the heck does that remote stores and a large population around Seattle is totally ignored. C'mon Harbor Freight get a Seattle area store that folks can see and the tools

yrly · Sep 19, 2019

wrenchr said:
checked my local store and nothing yet.

Only a lone breaker bar still locally. Nothing else here. I’m underwhelmed by the prices. The ratchets look like the best deal. It looks like the old Duralast stuff. From the pics the combination wrenches don’t look any better than the 22 piece companion set I got years ago at Sears for $8 other than having more sizes.

MagnusM4 · Sep 19, 2019

I plan on picking up a set of the metric reversible ratcheting wrenches for sure. It would be nice to have a set of those that’s easy to warranty locally vs Gearwrench. The standard wrench sets don’t impress me and I’d still rather have Tekton over them, for a much lower price as well. Maybe pick up a 3/8 metric socket set as well.

Sloper0204 · Sep 19, 2019

Mikeske said:
I saw the flyer online last night and then found that only 2 stores are listed for Washington State and the 2 are remote stores one is in Port Angeles out by the northwestern most tip of the state across the Puget Sound from Seattle and the 2nd is in Walla Walla in the south eastern part of the state. Who the heck does that remote stores and a large population around Seattle is totally ignored. C'mon Harbor Freight get a Seattle area store that folks can see and the tools

Same thing in Utah. One in Vernal, which I understand because it is a large natural resource production area with mining and oilfield. And one in Cedar City.

What about where the large majority of the population lives?

Also noticed not a single store for Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, or South Dakota.

sselander · Sep 19, 2019

Icon catalog and select yt? locations that carry them.
https://images.harborfreight.com/media/brand/icon/ICON-Catalog-Locations.pdf

toddmorr · Sep 19, 2019

have to give the HF marketing dept some kudos...to get this kind of attention well before actual launch. pretty impressive.

i wonder what kind of google search numbers they are seeing.

powertrip · Sep 19, 2019

MagnusM4 said:
I plan on picking up a set of the metric reversible ratcheting wrenches for sure. It would be nice to have a set of those that’s easy to warranty locally vs Gearwrench. The standard wrench sets don’t impress me and I’d still rather have Tekton over them, for a much lower price as well. Maybe pick up a 3/8 metric socket set as well.

How would a warranty replacement be an easy thing? They surely wont carry open stock on these. They probably wont allow a new set to be broken up to just replace one wrench, the price point of these tools will probably keep that from happening. The only way I see them warranting a wrench would be if you brought in the whole set and even then I don't see them breaking up a set for 1 wrench. It is probably going to be an online type thing which is basically the same as everyone else.

Mechanical Noise · Sep 19, 2019

powertrip said:
How would a warranty replacement be an easy thing? They surely wont carry open stock on these. They probably wont allow a new set to be broken up to just replace one wrench, the price point of these tools will probably keep that from happening. The only way I see them warranting a wrench would be if you brought in the whole set and even then I don't see them breaking up a set for 1 wrench. It is probably going to be an online type thing which is basically the same as everyone else.

They break up sets all the time. Then they put the partial set on the clearance shelf.

I'd think they'd treat their premium customers at least that well.

powertrip · Sep 19, 2019

Mechanical Noise said:
They break up sets all the time. Then they put the partial set on the clearance shelf.

I'd think they'd treat their premium customers at least that well.

I'm aware that they break sets up but I can't see them doing this to these wrenches. They are treating this line like its gold. Closed boxes that hold the ratchets preventing you to be able to actually see what your buying. These wrench sets, even if they are broken up will not be next to the broken up $8 screwdriver set on the clearance shelf. I just don't see this happening. This line up is all about perception. They have to be perceived to be top quality and handled as such or nobody will pay these prices. An incomplete wrench set on the clearance shelf goes against that.

Mr_B · Sep 19, 2019

powertrip said:
I'm aware that they break sets up but I can't see them doing this to these wrenches. They are treating this line like its gold. Closed boxes that hold the ratchets preventing you to be able to actually see what your buying. These wrench sets, even if they are broken up will not be next to the broken up $8 screwdriver set on the clearance shelf. I just don't see this happening. This line up is all about perception. They have to be perceived to be top quality and handled as such or nobody will pay these prices. An incomplete wrench set on the clearance shelf goes against that.

They already stated single warranty not handled by a store will be by them mailing you replacement to work or home address .

powertrip · Sep 19, 2019

Mr_B said:
They already stated single warranty not handled by a store will be by them mailing you replacement to work or home address .

Thanks. That what I thought would happen. Thinking of getting the metric set but wanted to make sure how things would be handled in case of a broken wrench. The fact that I have 3 stores near me doesn't really matter as far as warranty goes unless they take the broken tool at a local store and have a new one sent to you.

WittHay · Sep 19, 2019

Mr_B said:
They already stated single warranty not handled by a store will be by them mailing you replacement to work or home address .

What???? So the Icon line is a lot of talk about nothing. Perfect Taiwan tools for the homeowner from a discount tool importer.

Basically sockets sets and ratchets along with some wrenches and nothing much else

javyLSU · Sep 19, 2019

Updated post #401 to add a few more wrench sets I found, and clarify whether the wrench sets had regular open ends or "anti-slip grip" open ends.

Nineeightyone · Sep 19, 2019

javyLSU said:
Updated post #401 to add a few more wrench sets I found, and clarify whether the wrench sets had regular open ends or "anti-slip grip" open ends.

Thanks for this! I'm disappointed by the "anti-slip grip" on the open ends of the ratcheting wrenches, I prefer the "6-point" style of anti-slip to the unusual ends (do they look like they're just a poorly cut end to anyone else, or just me?)

I've gotta say though, the sockets look good. The pricetag feels steep though, considering that one could buy a decent set of (new) sockets in shallow and deep for what they're asking for just shallow.

Not awful, with coupons they'll be more attractive I'm sure, but I don't think I'm part of the target market here. I could be swayed if they'd bring the ICON tools to my local store, but I need to be able to check them out in person first.

Legion Prime · Sep 19, 2019

javyLSU said:
Updated post #401 to add a few more wrench sets I found, and clarify whether the wrench sets had regular open ends or "anti-slip grip" open ends.

Out of curiosity, does this guy
14 Pc Metric Professional Combination Wrench Set with Anti-Slip Grip
actually have a second 8mm wrench instead of a 9mm wrench or is it just a typo on the website?

javyLSU · Sep 19, 2019

Legion Prime said:
Out of curiosity, does this guy
14 Pc Metric Professional Combination Wrench Set with Anti-Slip Grip
actually have a second 8mm wrench instead of a 9mm wrench or is it just a typo on the website?

Looks to be a typo, as one of their big marketing pitches (even on that exact page) is "no skip sizing." There's a bunch of stuff they have to clean up on the pages - mislabled products, wrong images, typos...

javyLSU · Sep 19, 2019

Nineeightyone said:
Thanks for this! I'm disappointed by the "anti-slip grip" on the open ends of the ratcheting wrenches, I prefer the "6-point" style of anti-slip to the unusual ends (do they look like they're just a poorly cut end to anyone else, or just me?)

I've gotta say though, the sockets look good. The pricetag feels steep though, considering that one could buy a decent set of (new) sockets in shallow and deep for what they're asking for just shallow.

Not awful, with coupons they'll be more attractive I'm sure, but I don't think I'm part of the target market here. I could be swayed if they'd bring the ICON tools to my local store, but I need to be able to check them out in person first.

Glad to share! I did find sets of "non anti-slip grip" ratcheting wrenches and added them to the post. They are priced same as the anti-slip grip versions, which I find interesting...

*Edit* Sorry, I misread your post - just realized you were disappointed in the style of the anti-slip grip...

Nineeightyone · Sep 19, 2019

javyLSU said:
Glad to share! I did find sets of "non anti-slip grip" ratcheting wrenches and added them to the post. They are priced same as the anti-slip grip versions, which I find interesting...

*Edit* Sorry, I misread your post - just realized you were disappointed in the style of the anti-slip grip...

Yeah, I won't say I have any idea if the ICON style non-slip open end is a better design or not, it's just not what I'm used to seeing on an open end and in my mind, doesn't make sense.

If this style is featured elsewhere and someone wants to chime in, I'll always appreciate being more informed.

Alpine4x4 · Sep 19, 2019

Mr_B said:
They already stated single warranty not handled by a store will be by them mailing you replacement to work or home address .

Which kind of defeats the purpose. Doesnt make them any more attractive over Tekton. I need a set of deep SAE 1/4" and 3/8" sockets and will probably just stick with Tekton.

kythri · Sep 19, 2019

Mr_B said:
They already stated single warranty not handled by a store will be by them mailing you replacement to work or home address .

Does that apply to the tools, or just the boxes? The way I read it, it just applied to the boxes, because the logistics of a store stocking box spare parts/replacement parts would be unfeasible.

Pretty sure they'll warranty the tools themselves in the store, directly.

Mr_B · Sep 19, 2019

What I was told was tools not available as single replacement in your store will be done via mail.
What they actually going hold in every shop as single I don't know but looking at packaging and taking a guess at how they buying it from oems don't look to me like lot of it going be singles hanging on tags from displays .
I guess no one really knows for sure how will evolve but ideally if aiming at pro use singles be best not just from warranty perspective .
Not overly bothered either way but interesting see how it turns out after the hype, I just see icon as another option for few of the better taiwan offerings that just going be easier for some people get .
HF been piss poor on spares and stocking singles since day 1 so my expectations of getting it right with icon are low .

bushman66 · Sep 19, 2019

The mail in warranty isn't an issue for me since I don't make a living turning a wrench, and in 40 years of restoring cars, I've broken exactly TWO tools. An 8mm Kobalt wrench on a Porsche gearbox detent (installed by Hans the Gorilla), and a Snap On 3/8" long ratchet.

Interestingly, the 8mm was being abused with a cheater pipe, but the Snap on just busted in normal use. In both cases, I had other tools that could be used until I warranteed them.

bubinga · Sep 19, 2019

Retroman said:
He has got to be a Mechanical engineer, but wait probably does Electrical engineering on the side or is working for NASA building the next Mars Rover by himself because "He is that Good"

I don't know about all that, but he's been here a while, and IIRC has always been nice to me.

bubinga · Sep 19, 2019

Fedwrench said:
Yes.
SIZE: SNAPON: ICON:
10mm 7.03------- 7.5
13mm 8.69------- 9.375
15mm 9.8-------- 10.875
17mm 10.89----- 12.375
19mm 12.00----- 13.75

Although the ICON ratcheting wrenches do not have anti slip open ends at this point, they are some of the nicest ratcheting wrenches I've purchased. They might be too long for some applications. Now, it's a matter of seeing how they hold up.

Oh, so you got a set I see. Good to hear you like them.
I am SO TEMPTED to go get a set, but I need to watch my money right now.

bubinga · Sep 19, 2019

bushman66 said:
The mail in warranty isn't an issue for me since I don't make a living turning a wrench, and in 40 years of restoring cars, I've broken exactly TWO tools. An 8mm Kobalt wrench on a Porsche gearbox detent (installed by Hans the Gorilla), and a Snap On 3/8" long ratchet.

Interestingly, the 8mm was being abused with a cheater pipe, but the Snap on just busted in normal use. In both cases, I had other tools that could be used until I warranteed them.

LOL I busted a Snap-On short ratchet one time in normal use. (No Cheta pipe) I guess you call it the anvil, like on an Impact. (Where the socket goes on)
Brought it used from the snap on man, (actually it was a repo, or trade in or something) at the 1st shop In Ohio Valley I worked at.
Broke it at the 2nd shop I was at in the Valley, (but we didn't have a Snap on man at all) But I was on my way home, and A Snap On man was at another shop near home, and I asked him about it, (don't think he asked where I got it) anyways, he had a kit on the truck, and repaired it for me on the spot. He was real nice about it too! :beer:

Legion Prime · Sep 19, 2019

javyLSU said:
Looks to be a typo, as one of their big marketing pitches (even on that exact page) is "no skip sizing." There's a bunch of stuff they have to clean up on the pages - mislabled products, wrong images, typos...

Okay thanks, I kinda figured that. Last week when I stopped in the store in town they had the Icon breaker bars and that was it, just figured I'd ask where there are people that have seen them in person.

Icon tools are coming spring/summer 2019

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