Quality T-Handle Hex Key Sets?

[aptdweller]

Hi guys,
I've had a set of Tekton T-handle hex keys for a few years now that I haven't been thrilled with. They got the job done, or at least until I dropped something heavy on both my metric and SAE sets about a month ago.

Could I get your recommendations for a good quality set, ideally with a ball end and the short key on the side of the handle?

 

[NYBODYMAN]

I've been looking as well but I don't want to spend too much. For me, these are tools that I will not use too often. I checked out the Craftsman set and they seem ok. I was also thinking about the HF sets which are about $16.

 

[CJ2A]

I would suggest Bondus.. By far the best set I've ever had. Excellent warranty, made in USA, corrosion resistant and cheap on eBay or Amazon.
http://www.bondhus.com/bondhus_products/index.html

 

[minnesotadude]

Bondhus is great and reasonably priced.

 

[Wyoming09]

Another +1 for Bondhus. Been using them for years and they've never let me down. Also had pretty good luck with Eklind.

 

[racinfarmer]

Bondhus or Eklind.

 

[thesilverone]

Bondhus or Eklind.

.....x2

 

[kythri]

Eklind.

 

[shteii01]

For Bondhus keep eye on Amazon Warehouse Deals.

 

[1961MGA]

I have a graduated set of metric and same as well as the 9" pro hold bondhus sets. Best set you can buy hands down....

 

[aptdweller]

Eklind doesn't seem to have much of a presence here in Canada. I have a few of their hex key sets and like them though.

Does Bondhus make a t-handle set that has the short key on the handle? I was looking at Amazon and couldn't find any.

 

[KnurledNut]

Neither Bondhus or Eklind make the style you asked about.

Check out Klein Tools.

Klein Tools JTH68MB Metric Ball-End Journeyman T-Handle Set with Stand, 8-Piece
Klein Tools JTH610EB SAE Ball-End Journeyman T-Handle Set with 6-Inch Stand, 10-Piece

I use a 3mm doing Kawasaki valve adjustments and it has been a great tool.

 

[KnurledNut]

Might also check out Wiha.

Wiha 33494 11-Piece Soft Grip T-Handles Ball Hex Inch Dual Drive
Wiha 33489 Metric T-Handle Set Soft Grip Ball End Hex, 8-Piece

 

[Grant Gunderson]

Pbswiss t-handles are the best of the best. Beta are second, Wera are third.

 

[senlow]

Bondhus.

or...

The vintage Allen T-handles with forged handles are great. They don't have ball ends, and they don't have a hex on the side of the handle.

 

[dutchgray]

I like Beta, I have some Felo as well, they are ok but have soft grips which I dont really like.

 

[Tonyuk]

Mine are Draper Expert.

 

[Double J]

Might also check out Wiha.

Wiha 33494 11-Piece Soft Grip T-Handles Ball Hex Inch Dual Drive
Wiha 33489 Metric T-Handle Set Soft Grip Ball End Hex, 8-Piece

This.

There's also the chrome versions (54097 & 54095). The big plus for me was the dual drive...ball end on the long end of the "T" and a standard hex on the handle end for those higher torque requirements.

 

[aptdweller]

Thanks gents.

There's also the chrome versions (54097 & 54095).

Those are exactly what I'm looking for. Now I have to figure out where to get them without breaking the bank.

 

[Sine Swept]

I have Eklind t-handles, which I bought at Princess Auto before they got rid of Eklind as a supplier (I'm guessing as I don't see them there anymore).

The only US tools I see there now are Channel Locks

 

[Sine Swept]

I will add that I just picked up a set of Torx drivers from Wiha and they are top shelf.

 

[baron405]

i have 2 sets

1 set from HF that does great for low tq things
and then i have the husky set from HD that gets the job done for more stubborn stuff