KABO COMPILATION: spline extra long flex ratcheting double box wrench

[KnurledNut]

The KABO spline XL flex ratcheting double box wrench is infamous here on GJ, mentioned often.
It is almost always found with different brand name labeling.
As such, pricing can vary greatly, depending on distributor, warranty, 72t or 90t count, etc.

The purpose of this thread is to be a repository for future reference.
If i have overlooked any brands, please feel free to add them.
While helpful discussion and updates are invited, please keep the thread focused and on the tracks.

(Im initially starting this with metric base set info even though expander sets and SAE are produced.)

Kabo (manufacturer name labeled) XLF5-MET:
https://www.endeavourtools.com.au/XLF5-MET-xl-flexible-ratchet-wrench-set-5-pce



Klutch (Northern Tool, sold individually) 13874 (8x10) 32297 (12x14) 32298 (13x15) 32299 (16x18) 32300 (17x19):
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612501_200612501?isSearch=32300



Mountain MTNRM6:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDO1DPG/?tag=atomicindus08-20



Matco SRRFXLM52T:
https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/...g-double-box-flex-head-ratcheting-wrench-set/



Icon (Harbor Freight) WRDBFM-5 (56694):
https://www.harborfreight.com/extra...ox-flex-ratcheting-wrench-set-5-pc-56694.html



Platinum Tech PLT-99650:
https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.c...MIw4mFipey9QIV6AaICR1rxgmJEAQYAiABEgILa_D_BwE



Advanced Tool Design (ATD) 99650:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FXN0VK/?tag=atomicindus08-20



K-Tool International KTIXDDBM10:
http://ktoolinternational.com/kti/T.../K-Tool-International/KTIXDDBM10/p/KTIXDDBM10



Urrea 11MFL5M:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013KWEABY/?tag=atomicindus08-20



Carlyle CHT RWLBFL5M:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHT...R-DICh313AvmEAQYASABEgJg9vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&



Cornwell CRWLF5MSA:
https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/CR...ong-Flex-Ratcheting-Box-Wrench-Set-p371690773



NLA: EZ-Red WR5ML (part number still active but wrench style has changed):



NLA: SK G-Pro 89650:
https://www.travers.com/product/sk-89650-box-ratcheting-wrench-94-034-355



NLA: Monster MSTDBM10:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NYB4XB3/?tag=atomicindus08-20



N/A in USA: Bluepoint BOERMLD705:
https://www.croooober.com/en/item/tools/00000457/Hand-tools+-carpenter-tools/10679940/We-Lowered-The-Price!-Blue-Point-Snap-on-Ratcheting-Wrench-Set-BOERMLD705

 

[KnurledNut]

New additions:

Tech///Pro Professional Tools (Canada) RW-005:
http://techprotools.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=63&products_id=1171



SMT (Smart Tool, Japan) 17RWFDBX:
https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/happytools2006/smt-17rwfdbx-5metric.html#


Kamasa Tools K2840:
(90t, appears to be standard 12 point; thanks to @Belanice post #119)
https://www.kamasatools.com/en/products/wrenches/combination-wrenches/box-end-ratchet-wrenches-mm/

 

[ForrestT]

I haven’t researched, but is one vendor cheaper?

 

[KnurledNut]

I haven’t researched, but is one vendor cheaper?

Pricing fluctuates. The 72t models are generally cheaper, such as the ATD and Platinum. Mountain are also a good value.
Some swear only by truck brands or Icon so they can be replaced, when, not if, they break.

 

[KnurledNut]

Just noticed Snap-on sells/sold these as Bluepoint (BOERMLD705), but not in the US.
Added to the list.

Note: They also have this same wrench in a 120t non-reversible version without the offset ring (BOERMLF705J).
This version has the Kabo tell-tale brass screw in the head and can be seen in this video:

 

[superautobacs]

Dropping some images from my digital archives:

Kabo side-button reversible:




Kabo half-moon reversible:


Kabo 72-tooth non-reversible:


Kabo 120-tooth 12pt drive


Kabo 120-tooth spline drive





Blue-point BOERMLS 90-tooth (were available at least from 2009)




Kabo double-flex 12pt








These were sold by Matco and MAC

 

[Bmxkelowna]

double flex! ive never seen one of those ratchets before.

 

[superautobacs]

MAC Edge 6pt by Kabo




MAC Edge 6pt with half-moon type:



Mac Edge 6pt double-flex:





Kabo combination flex non-reversible:



Tone rebrand:



Halfmoon type


KTC rebrand (KTC spec'd 12pt only) :



SK G-Pro (only spline (NLA))

 

[JoeMcGov]

Mine are stamped "Mountain" brand. Got them a few years ago from the tooltopia.com site.

And I see the 5 piece set is now $149. They were $99 three years ago.

Mountain Mountain 5-Piece Metric Double Box Universal Spline Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set; 8 mm - 19mm, 90 Tooth Design, Long, Flexible, Reversible

Mountain Mountain 5-Piece Metric Double Box Universal Spline Reversible Ratcheting Wrench Set; 8 mm - 19mm, 90 Tooth Design, Long, Flexible, Reversible

www.tooltopia.com

 

[superautobacs]

Cont'd with KTC. XL length, 12pt reversible, offset ring:







Deep offset reversible is a bit of a rarity:




Signet rebrand:

IMG_0484




Stahlwille rebrand:



Ega-Master Kabo series:


Crescent rebrand (I have a few of these and a long double box version):

 

[Bmxkelowna]

sk tools made the same deep offset ratchet wrenches as well. i was looking for something like this a few years ago but couldnt find anything in stock anywhere

 

[KnurledNut]

@superautobacs
Man those KTC look SUPERB.

 

[ecotec]

@superautobacs
Man those KTC look SUPERB.

They really do... both styles, for different reasons. The most interesting in the thread.

I started a thread last week about the HF Kabo ones vs. the Gearwrench ones. I bought the HF ones because of the opinions on GJ.

 

[Odd-job]

Big fan of my Mountain Kabo's.

Any good sources for the 19mm plus sizes? Looking for the 21mm x 22mm

Platinum Tools 99652 $127 for 72T on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764KBNBQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20​

or

Matco 90T for $228 https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/...g-double-box-flex-head-ratcheting-wrench-set/

 

[kudakev615]

cool thread, thanks for posting

 

[toddmorr]

wow, gotta respect Kabo. I wonder if there are other areas where they dominate like that

 

[sweet victory]

Cont'd with KTC. XL length, 12pt reversible, offset ring:

These KTC's are exactly what I've been looking for. Can you recommend a distributor for these?

 

[Bmxkelowna]

These KTC's are exactly what I've been looking for. Can you recommend a distributor for these?

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ktc.jp

Here's the link them on ktc's site Amazon Japan has the ones I checked for cheaper than KTC lists

 

[bsaint]

What about Capri?

 

[Tuc04]

I have a set of these little Cornwells that come in handy in tight spaces where a full hand doesn’t fit. I think BluePoint did/does have them too.

crw810msf

 

[KnurledNut]

@bsaint No, these are not rebranded by Capri.
@Tuc04 That looks like a handy profile.

 

[bsaint]

@bsaint No, these are not rebranded by Capri.
@Tuc04 That looks like a handy profile.

No I mean who makes the capri ones? Price point kinda seems kabo

 

[Ton ton]

double flex! ive never seen one of those ratchets before.

Me neither. But now I'm interested.

 

[dnschmidt]

Best tools S-K ever sold in my opinion.

sk tools made the same deep offset ratchet wrenches as well. i was looking for something like this a few years ago but couldnt find anything in stock anywhere

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[retDAC]

I didn't see these listed: https://atdtools.com/subcategory.php?c=2&s=Wrenches,+Ratcheting

 

[KnurledNut]

I didn't see these listed: https://atdtools.com/subcategory.php?c=2&s=Wrenches,+Ratcheting

They are already on the list. Number 6 & 7 above. Thanks.

 

[wafrederick]

Cannot get anything Monster anymore,out of business.Monster was sued by Monster Energy drink over over the Monster name and logo and lost.Judge ordered them to shut down

 

[KnurledNut]

Cannot get anything Monster anymore,out of business.Monster was sued by Monster Energy drink over over the Monster name and logo and lost.Judge ordered them to shut down

Yeah, thats why I put NLA (no longer available) on the defunct brands.
Monster Mobile was an ISN brand so the parent company is still in business, but that line is NLA. Monster Energy seems to have IP OCD.

 

[retDAC]

They are already on the list. Number 6 & 7 above. Thanks.

Please forgive my mistake.

 

[Iowa_hick]

I just found this forum while I was hunting for a set of these wrenches in SAE sizes. So far, I've put together this list of brands and model numbers:

Mountain MTNRF7
Platinum/ATD 99750
Carlyle RWLBFL4
SK 89750
URREA 11MFL4
Cornwell CCRWLF4SA

Of those, the only ones I'm finding available are the Platinum which you can get for around $120.

I'm hoping to find a set in a 90 tooth version, so if anyone knows of a source, I would definitely be interested!

Thanks!

 

[zmotorsports]

I just found this forum while I was hunting for a set of these wrenches in SAE sizes. So far, I've put together this list of brands and model numbers:


Carlyle RWLBFL4


I'm hoping to find a set in a 90 tooth version, so if anyone knows of a source, I would definitely be interested!

Thanks!

I just bought the 4-piece SAE set of Carlyle RWLBFL4 as well as the Metric 5-piece set RWLDFL5M from my local NAPA last week. So far I am quite pleased with them and can confirm that the Carlyle sets are in fact 90-tooth design.

 

[Iowa_hick]

Thanks for confirming the number of teeth! I just checked Napa's website and it's currently showing as out of stock.

 

[zmotorsports]

Thanks for confirming the number of teeth! I just checked Napa's website and it's currently showing as out of stock.

Funny you mention that. When I ordered mine last week the branch manager ordered me a set of each but they shipped a single set of the SAE wrenches and 3 sets of the Metric wrenches. While I was there examining them in the store a gentleman from a local shop was there picking up some parts and he came over and was checking them out with me. That is when the manager said "if you want a set I'll make you a good deal as they sent me three sets". He took a set right there. When I got back to work I was telling a co-worker about them and he called and said he would take the third set. I think all three sets of the Metric ones were in stock in the Salt Lake City warehouse but the Metric set came out of Washington state somewhere and took a couple of days.

 

[KnurledNut]

I just found this forum while I was hunting for a set of these wrenches in SAE sizes. So far, I've put together this list of brands and model numbers:

Mountain MTNRF7
Platinum/ATD 99750
Carlyle RWLBFL4
SK 89750
URREA 11MFL4
Cornwell CCRWLF4SA

Of those, the only ones I'm finding available are the Platinum which you can get for around $120.

I'm hoping to find a set in a 90 tooth version, so if anyone knows of a source, I would definitely be interested!

Thanks!

The Klutch from Northern Tool are 90t and available individually. But they are more expensive.

5/16 x 3/8
#32290

Klutch Extra-Long Spline Drive Flex Ratcheting Wrench 5/16in. x 3/8in. | Northern Tool

Klutch extra-long flex head ratcheting wrench is ideal for use in tight spots. 90-tooth fine tooth ratchet design for fast performa...

www.northerntool.com

7/16 x 1/2
#32292

Klutch Extra-Long Spline Drive Flex Ratcheting Wrench 7/16in. x 1/2in. | Northern Tool

Klutch extra-long flex head ratcheting wrench is ideal for use in tight spots. 90-tooth fine tooth ratchet design for fast performa...

www.northerntool.com

9/16 x 5/8
#32294

Klutch Extra-Long Spline Drive Flex Ratcheting Wrench 9/16in. x 5/8in. | Northern Tool

Klutch extra-long flex head ratcheting wrench is ideal for use in tight spots. 90-tooth fine tooth ratchet design for fast performa...

www.northerntool.com

11/16 x 3/4
#32296

Klutch Extra-Long Spline Drive Flex Ratcheting Wrench 11/16in. x 3/4in. | Northern Tool

Klutch extra-long flex head ratcheting wrench is ideal for use in tight spots. 90-tooth fine tooth ratchet design for fast performa...

www.northerntool.com

 

[ToolG]

I just found this forum while I was hunting for a set of these wrenches in SAE sizes. So far, I've put together this list of brands and model numbers:

Mountain MTNRF7
Platinum/ATD 99750
Carlyle RWLBFL4
SK 89750
URREA 11MFL4
Cornwell CCRWLF4SA

Of those, the only ones I'm finding available are the Platinum which you can get for around $120.

I'm hoping to find a set in a 90 tooth version, so if anyone knows of a source, I would definitely be interested!

Thanks!

Are the icons 90? I have them they are nice I just know they will get broken with the length and I don't trust the mountain and Platinum warentee

 

[assassin10000]

I have 2 sets of the mountain ones. Had one for a couple years now with no issues and someone local sold a used set for a decent deal.

I just picked up the 21x22mm and 24x25mm pair off the matco truck.

 

[javyLSU]

Are the icons 90? I have them they are nice I just know they will get broken with the length and I don't trust the mountain and Platinum warentee

The Icons are indeed 90 teeth. I’ve owned my set for 2 years now, and reefed on them pretty good (against my better judgement) and no problems whatsoever. I decided on the Icon set for the same reason, I fully expect to have to warranty them at some point, but that point hasn’t come yet.

 

[Madjik Man]

The Icon ones are currently 20% off: https://www.harborfreight.com/extra...Avr1QTD68kMz-4JVkitUyGc4B-Ng1T3EaAl1sEALw_wcB

 

[Ton ton]

That's an amazing price, madjik man.

 

[Madjik Man]

That's an amazing price, madjik man.

Now is not the time for me to spend money like this but I pulled the trigger.

I calculated that I’d have spent about a gallon in gas getting to/from the store so the $6.99 shipping was palatable for me not having to drive.