Which old SK 3/8" Flex to look for ?

[DBendr]

I know there are some SK nuts on here.Hell. There's more nutsez here than at the Planters headquarters
What's the cleanest(best polished chrome, tightest, smooth etc) 3/8" flex they ever made ?
I "could" go with a bent flex but rather get the straight flex.
Best not be too choosy.
What to look for ? Diamonds,Triangles,Dots,Wayne

 

[ChevyEFI]

3870 > *

Since it sounds like you do a fair amount of polishing, I will say the early 3870 doesn't seem to be a high-polish chrome like a 90s version.

 

[DBendr]

Yeah, I do a little.I have a drawer that is mostly good to excellent examples of some of the better stuff from days past. Seldom used or only by me on the bench .
When you find a clean sample it's best to grab them because the majority are beat to hell.It'll be a badass great grankdkid kit one day.
I missed a KILLER 1/4 Snappy(71?) a while back.Unused

I forgot about that old SK roto. Those are pretty slick too. I had the standard type in my head. OK. Both now
Thanks. Next ?

 

[sk farmer]

none of the above. find one with deep, sharp knurling and it will be good. the newer smooth shallow knurling *****.

 

[mikebaker1129]

I really like the flex head tuff 1 ratchets,smooth as butter.

 

[Fedwrench]

I think the only SK ratchet that's unique is their no longer made 3/8 drive roto ratchet but, that's just me.