Very disappointed with Craftsman Cross-Force wrenches (Pics)

[greenepa76]

I was at Sears last night and saw the same on a metric set here in Torrance, CA. I thought to myself, "wow, half price for a set of USA made Gimmicky Craftsman wrenches", but when I picked up the set...... I saw exactly what you're talking about when it came to the finish. I thought they were just dirty, but I just set it back and ignored them. I've got too many wrenches as is and 40 bucks for a bad finish may lead to them rusting or pitting sooner than I'd like for more pieces of metal in my box.

 

[Larwyn]

Some of my better wrenches were never chromed to begin with. Don't make much difference to me.

 

[Danglerb]

I've got a set of the X and other than not lining up well to store, I like using them. Not my go to wrench, but maybe one I would grab for banging on with my palm if fastener is stuck.

 

[Stuey]

I bought a few loose wrenches and then a set. My experience was the same - flawed chrome and disappointing finish quality. Went back to Sears do do an exchange, but all of the sets on the shelf were equally as poor.