Tool companies specialties?

[nickc12]

Each major tool company seems to make good tools across the board, however every company seems to have that ONE tool or set of tools that they make better than anybody else. For example, I personally prefer GearWrench ratchet wrenches and ratchets to anybody else's, I think Matco pinless impact universals are the best out there (sadly I can't afford them right now), and I really REALLY like Mac's toolboxes. So my question is, what tools do you have or have used that are best made by one company?


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[Fedwrench]

There are many threads devoted to this subject. However, I think snap on makes the best flare nut wrenches and their gold colored heavy duty torx bits are probably the toughest around.

 

[derosa]

I've been browsing through the threads trying to decide on best pliers based on type, adjustable wrenches, and some other tools like t-handle allen wrenches.

 

[yowzer]

Sockets: Ko-ken.
Pliers: Knipex.
Screwdrivers: Wiha.


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[DSM_PWR]

Sockets: Ko-ken.
Pliers: Knipex.
Screwdrivers: Wiha.


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this is on point.

 

[r_olson_06]

Hex tools wera hex plus line

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[FigureItOut]

A little off subject but related, I really appreciate a company that makes one thing or one class of things and makes it really, really well. Blair hole cutting tools come to mind. I recently came across an American manufacturer that makes ball chain, just ball chain. I'd have confidence they do it damn well.

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[DSM_PWR]

Bondhus for hex and torx keys.

 

[DSM_PWR]

Trusty Cook for dead blow hammers.

 

[fras_auto]

Ratchet wrenches -Carlyle
Hands down
3/8 drive ratchet Carlyle
Wrenches - Wright
Sockets - snap on
Universal swivel- Armstrong
Screwdriver - Carlyle bc of the grip

Pliers - knipex


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[four.cycle]

"...adjustable wrenches..."

Diamond Calk Horseshoe Company, Duluth, Minnesota

unfortunately they don't make them anymore, so if you want the real deal try swap meets, flea markets, Craigslist, or Ebay.

accept no substitutes.
see: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313823

 

[malykaii]

How have Snap On Ratchets not been mentioned yet? (only reason I think they have an edge over GW is that SO is sealed)

Stahlwille Wrenches.

 

[nutsnbolts]

How have Snap On Ratchets not been mentioned yet? (only reason I think they have an edge over GW is that SO is sealed)

Stahlwille Wrenches.

This ^^^^^

I just got my new F80 in the mail, havern't really gotten to use it yet, but it spins ans smooth as butter. My F71's have been awesome, I am really excited to have my first brand new one