QR flex head ratchet - FRLF80 only option?

[pedalwrench]

I want something like a Snapon frlf80, i.e. a flex, pear head, QR, 3/8 ratchet, USA made. Must be all of those things.

I have no issue with the snappy, but is there any other option I should consider, that I missed? None of the other usa makers seem to check all of the boxes, just plenty of imports. Thanks!

 

[Wamsutta]

Snap-on always checks all the boxes.

 

[Ralf11]

does Tekton make the length you want?

 

[pedalwrench]

Funny you mention tekton, they do, and I have what amounts to it (actually a kobalt rebrand of it, exact same tool), and it's what I want this to replace!! It's an older one but it doesn't work for me...not a fan of floppy head, or the backwards selector lever, and would greatly prefer us-made.

 

[paulsomlo]

I was on this same quest a few years ago; once you add QR, I think you pretty much limit yourself to Snap on. Unless you wanna go Euro or Japan - you still get quality, but you "uncheck" one of the boxes.

 

[Ton ton]

Snappy.

 

[sweet victory]

Glad to see I'm not alone in with QR fetish.

Pretty much all my ratchets are SO because of this. Been lusting for a Nepros ratchet for a while. Stahlwille makes a nice looking ratchet as well.

 

[richfinn]

I've been looking at 1/2 drive with the same kind of requirements

I really do like Snap-On ratchets and own a few

But The German Stahwille is very tempting at half the price!!!

If the quality is as good as their wrenches I think It might be a good buy (if you dont mind a satin finish, probably no warranty in USA either)