Wurth Wrench Set users?

[Fedwrench]

Anyone here use Wurth combination wrenches?

I have some of their probably made in Taiwan long zero offset metric boxed end wrenches that I like and was wondering how their combination wrench sets were?

The Wurth website leaves a lot to be desired when trying to get more info on a product.

ZEBRA Combination Wrench Assortment (17 Pieces, Includes Foam Insert)

Get the right size every time with the ZEBRA Combination Wrench Assortment (17 Pieces) — a premium metric wrench set designed for professionals and serious DIYers. Each wrench features box-end angled at 15° for better access and grip in tight or awkward spaces. This set includes the full metric...

wurthtool.com

Thanks in advance,

 

[CGarage]

There was a Wurth bit ratchet I wanted about a year or two ago. I saw it in Europe and wanted to buy it from Wurth USA. In the opinion of the USA headquarters, the tools did not have enough profit margin for them to import, market, and sell in the US. I need to go to one of the stores while in Europe. I agree with you, the tools are largely Taiwanese origin.

 

[pfbz]

I only have the Wurth zero offset box, but they are super nice... The ones you referenced at $75 for an expanded size 17 piece set, theys might be a great choice, especially with the foam organizer and metal case.

I would likely pull the trigger on them if I didn't already have at least a half dozen metric combo sets!

 

[pfbz]

...I could find almost no pictures of the actual wrenches on the web. Best guess is that they are like this? Might be revering my positive opinion of them if so...

 

[dnschmidt]

Wurth makes nothing. However they apparently buy and remarket very good stuff. They have a good reputation in Europe and those Europeans are picky.

 

[CGarage]

Wurth makes nothing. However they apparently buy and remarket very good stuff. They have a good reputation in Europe and those Europeans are picky.

I really respect your knowledge on tooling. However, I don’t think the Europeans are as picky as you’d want to believe. Wurth has sales locations throughout Europe making it easy to access the product. That ease of access makes them popular more so than the product itself, which, as discussed previously, is quality Asian import, mostly from Taiwan. Wurth also has tool delivery drivers and vans, similar to Snap-On. Convenience counts for sales.

 

[lardy1]

There used to be a Wurth rep in here. As I remember they said the Zebra series was made in Germany. My memory isn't the greatest and things like that change fast so don't bank on it today. As to the actual inquiry, I have not used their combination wrenches.

 

[esben57]

• Description

Robust wrench with box and open ends

• The extremely strong open end with 15° offset even loosens seized screws
• The box end with 15° offset can be used to tighten the most common screw types in recessed positions
• The bi-hex POWERDRIV drive ensures gentle, fast working
• The versatility of the tool reduces costs for replacement and storage

Standard-compliant design

• The tool complies with the DIN 3113 A/ISO 3318/7738 standard for screwdriving tools

Particularly high quality for a long service life

• With reliable chromium-vanadium steel
• The surfaces are chrome plated and heads and box end are polished
• The surface provides lasting resistance against rust and ensures a far longer than average service life
• The durability of the combination wrench reduces costs for replacement and storage

Art.-no.	Width across flats	Length	Ring thickness	Thickness of jaw	Quantity	PU	Price/PU
0713301055 Available	5.5 mm	100 mm	5.5 mm	3.7 mm	1 pcs	£ 3.51

0713301600 10+ days delivery

60 mm

600 mm

30 mm

23 mm

1 pcs

£ 121.42

Above is any information I can find on the Zebra spanners. No COO. Smallest to largest in metric sizes.
Add 20% VAT

 

[CGarage]

There used to be a Wurth rep in here. As I remember they said the Zebra series was made in Germany. My memory isn't the greatest and things like that change fast so don't bank on it today. As to the actual inquiry, I have not used their combination wrenches.

I never recall *ANY* of their hand tools being from Germany as country of manufacture.

 

[Monte]

Screwdrivers etc. are from Felo, F-clamps are coo germany iirc ....

 

[M.Jay]

Wurth makes nothing.

They are an industrial supplier like Hoffmann Group, or McMaster-Carr. Accordingly, they purchase their products from numerous manufacturers, which also change regularly.

 

[Monte]

They own manufacturing companies like Felo and screw manufacturers etc.

 

[Steel_Rain]

My first Wurth branded tools:







Compared to the gen 1 Icon “Meme” tool:





I’m sure it’s a re-brand made in Taiwan set, but it’s damn good. I love the black finish and the small sockets. The extra length makes this a better ratchet in my hands. $40 bucks on a Black Friday sale.

 

[Steel_Rain]

Wurth “Zebra” screwdriver set:





Love the heavy feel of these and the grips are nice. Made by Felo I’m told? $56 bucks for the set. I’ll put these to use daily to see how they go this month.

 

[KnurledNut]

@Steel_Rain
I like the Wurth logo on the ratchet selector switch.
Great price on that set!

 

[DAustin]

The-Sierra Madre Collection - in the USA sells Wurth.
Google- Sierra Madre Collection Wurth wrench set

 

[Steel_Rain]

Wurth POWERDRIV XL long pattern wrenches:






Compared to the ever so popular Icon long pattern ratcheting wrench set:



Wurth 1/4" Socket wrench set mini 23 pcs:

 

[Steel_Rain]

Wurth 3/8" MULTI SOCKET WRENCH SET 22 pcs:





This completes my 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” drive sets in this lineup:

 

[pfbz]

A few new Wurth tools arrived today that I bought during their holiday sale...

It is a bit disappointing that they don't explicitly list COO on their website, \ tools, or packaging. Several sources say the wrenches are still German, though I think Taiwan is likely. Some have suggested that they are made by "Matador". Pretty nice tools overall, but more of an "German automaker OE" style than modern combination wrench, but nice.

The price point for the tools when on sale makes them a steal if German but still a decent deal if Taiwan. I was hoping there would be more clues when I actually received the tools (their website is pretty weak), but alas no.

ZEBRA POWERDRIV® Metric Combination Wrench...
I ordered each wrench individually, 6mm-19mm, 21, 22, 24, 27, 30, 32mm. The whole set was about $65, would have been about half that if I stopped at 19mm. The wrench roll was another $11 from Amazon.

I bought them as secondary, grab-and-go wrenches rather than my primary, though the three biggest will likely stay behind.

 

[pfbz]

Zebra Torx drivers also arrived today... I think the set was $40.


And some 1/4" handled extensions as well. These were a steal at $3.50 each so I bought a half dozen of them. I love my snap-on instinct handle version (no longer made), and it's actually kind of hard to find decent ones.




I also bought the POWERDRIV Double Box End Wrenches a while back and really like them as well.


And I love my little Wurth kit...

 

[Steve_P]

Interesting to see a surge in Wurth purchases here in the last month- look what Fedwrench started .

I looked them up online and they appear to have nearly zero presence in the US. Yes, they have their main distribution center, but I only see a couple of dealers, who don't really seem to stock anything. So, where are people in the US buying from?

 

[T45]

And I love my little Wurth kit...

Are those hex-drive low profile sockets? can you show the set (drive ends) out of the box? I've been looking at that little kit myself. Thanks...

 

[Steel_Rain]

Interesting to see a surge in Wurth purchases here in the last month- look what Fedwrench started .

I looked them up online and they appear to have nearly zero presence in the US. Yes, they have their main distribution center, but I only see a couple of dealers, who don't really seem to stock anything. So, where are people in the US buying from?

I got interested because of all the Holiday sales they posted this year starting in October. I’m very impressed by the stuff. The socket sets are most certainly Made in Taiwan but it’s “good Taiwan” quality and I’m shocked more people haven’t bought the stuff.

I feel like the ratchets, while being older, are very nice. I’ve heard these are Facom sourced? Cannot confirm. The socket quality and fitment are very good, with good broaching and specs per my mic. The kits use this “powerdrive” system like a normal spline/12p but they claim it applies more torque to the hardware, but who knows.

I’ve used the 1/2” set last week at work for a subframe job and it was good. They feel heavy duty and I like the universal and the detents on the extensions.

I may order a few more sets of the wrenches based on the long pattern set I just got…it’s great. No COO on the packaging for the wrenches as @pfbz already said.

I love the screwdrivers. I heard these are Made in Germany by Felo but again, cannot confirm and there was nothing on the box. The grips clean up nice on these as I thought they would.

Overall, I think Wurth doesn’t make any of this stuff in house. That said, they don’t rebrand junk, it’s all quality stuff that appears to be handpicked for mostly Automotive and I’m happy with all of it.

I bought all my stuff on the Wurth USA website. I’m in the Northeast and got all my stuff in 1-2 days via UPS from NJ.

I’ll post more stuff I bought over the next few days.

 

[DAustin]

I got interested because of all the Holiday sales they posted this year starting in October. I’m very impressed by the stuff. The socket sets are most certainly Made in Taiwan but it’s “good Taiwan” quality and I’m shocked more people haven’t bought the stuff.

I feel like the ratchets, while being older, are very nice. I’ve heard these are Facom sourced? Cannot confirm. The socket quality and fitment are very good, with good broaching and specs per my mic. The kits use this “powerdrive” system like a normal spline/12p but they claim it applies more torque to the hardware, but who knows.

I’ve used the 1/2” set last week at work for a subframe job and it was good. They feel heavy duty and I like the universal and the detents on the extensions.

I may order a few more sets of the wrenches based on the long pattern set I just got…it’s great. No COO on the packaging for the wrenches as @pfbz already said.

I love the screwdrivers. I heard these are Made in Germany by Felo but again, cannot confirm and there was nothing on the box. The grips clean up nice on these as I thought they would.

Overall, I think Wurth doesn’t make any of this stuff in house. That said, they don’t rebrand junk, it’s all quality stuff that appears to be handpicked for mostly Automotive and I’m happy with all of it.

I bought all my stuff on the Wurth USA website. I’m in the Northeast and got all my stuff in 1-2 days via UPS from NJ.

I’ll post more stuff I bought over the next few days.

When I bought a Wurth box end wrench the photo had Germany on the wrench. The one I got did not have Germany on it. Makes me think they moved to Taiwan on their wrenches. It's a nice wrench.

 

[Steel_Rain]

Are those hex-drive low profile sockets? can you show the set (drive ends) out of the box? I've been looking at that little kit myself. Thanks...

Agreed! Inquiring minds want to know. I have that little set in my cart right now.

 

[epiphany]

Here is a better picture of the sockets and bits...


KS Tools and Parkside also sell the same set...
( probably with different quality and quality control )





Parkside takes everything that won't fit for the QC of Wurth or KS Tools...
( see socket 11 or 13 )

 

[pfbz]

Are those hex-drive low profile sockets? can you show the set (drive ends) out of the box? I've been looking at that little kit myself. Thanks...

Yes... the dual-drive style very low profile type similar to Astro, VIM, and some others. The external size is 11mm, same as the Astro 1/4" Nano sockets. My Astro Nano's also lock on to the Wurth ratchet handle, giving yet another option.

The Wurth sockets will also fit on the Astro stubby and 78345 wrenches. The retention systems are very, very similar but not identical.

 

[T45]

Cool. Thanks for the photos. For anyone interested, here's a pic of the VIM set mentioned above. The Wurth and the VIM look a little nicer in finish spec to my eyes than some of the others.

 

[Steel_Rain]

Yes... the dual-drive style very low profile type similar to Astro, VIM, and some others. The external size is 11mm, same as the Astro 1/4" Nano sockets. My Astro Nano's also lock on to the Wurth ratchet handle, giving yet another option.

The Wurth sockets will also fit on the Astro stubby and 78345 wrenches. The retention systems are very, very similar but not identical.

Very nice!

COO Taiwan, correct?

Thanks for these pictures and info.

 

[pfbz]

COO Taiwan, correct?

I wish I knew...

Zero markings on the tools or packaging that indicate COO. Same for pretty much all the Wurth tools I've picked up. I can say the fit and finish on the tools is very german, and as much as I'd like to think they are COO Germany, yup, realistically, Taiwan.

But still, very nice.

 

[Steel_Rain]

and as much as I'd like to think they are COO Germany, yup, realistically, Taiwan.

Same here, damnit.

I guess we will need to move to Hazet for that.

 

[lu787a]

Yes... the dual-drive style very low profile type similar to Astro, VIM, and some others. The external size is 11mm, same as the Astro 1/4" Nano sockets. My Astro Nano's also lock on to the Wurth ratchet handle, giving yet another option.

The Wurth sockets will also fit on the Astro stubby and 78345 wrenches. The retention systems are very, very similar but not identical.

The bits are shorter than the usual 25mm?

 

[oled]

Even with a discount from my workplace, I think Würth tools are overpriced. At least here where I live, maybe it's different in other countries. They have a huge selection of tools. And they look nice. But no.

The Würth Zebra screwdrivers, made by Felo, are very nice. But so are Wera and Wiha screwdrivers, at a much lower cost.

 

[JBH]

The bits are shorter than the usual 25mm?

Yes. Under the markings and finish they’re the same 11 mm outer hex sockets as Wera, Facom/USAG, KS Tools, Matco, etc.

(Oh, at least on the one I have the screw bits are 19mm. I misunderstood initially.)

I love them. Have a whole bunch of much more expensive 1/4” stuff (Hazet, Stahlwille, Koken Zeal, Facom, Wera, etc.) that basically I never use because the 11 mm outer hex is so convenient.

 

[Nobody-named-Olli]

From what I have read on here, the promotional prices directly from Würth USA are fairly competitive.

For everyone outside the US (and maybe UK also), no matter if you’re on a company account or not, it’s highly advisable to inquire/ get a quote if you want to buy something, because pricing will be more competitive as well then. Don’t just rely on your regular account discounts/ grouping discount. Inquire with either your inside representative or your field representative.

Kind regards,
Olli

 

[pfbz]

$40 for a set of seven Torx drivers on sale? Hard to find Felo or Wiha or Wera for a better price than that...

 

[Steve_P]

I got interested because of all the Holiday sales they posted this year starting in October. I’m very impressed by the stuff. The socket sets are most certainly Made in Taiwan but it’s “good Taiwan” quality and I’m shocked more people haven’t bought the stuff.

I feel like the ratchets, while being older, are very nice. I’ve heard these are Facom sourced? Cannot confirm. The socket quality and fitment are very good, with good broaching and specs per my mic. The kits use this “powerdrive” system like a normal spline/12p but they claim it applies more torque to the hardware, but who knows.

I’ve used the 1/2” set last week at work for a subframe job and it was good. They feel heavy duty and I like the universal and the detents on the extensions.

I may order a few more sets of the wrenches based on the long pattern set I just got…it’s great. No COO on the packaging for the wrenches as @pfbz already said.

I love the screwdrivers. I heard these are Made in Germany by Felo but again, cannot confirm and there was nothing on the box. The grips clean up nice on these as I thought they would.

Overall, I think Wurth doesn’t make any of this stuff in house. That said, they don’t rebrand junk, it’s all quality stuff that appears to be handpicked for mostly Automotive and I’m happy with all of it.

I bought all my stuff on the Wurth USA website. I’m in the Northeast and got all my stuff in 1-2 days via UPS from NJ.

I’ll post more stuff I bought over the next few days.

It sounds like they had some good specials before Christmas. But the problem is that Wurth's normal prices aren't very competitive, from what I've seen. Wiha German made drivers are typically ~$7 each in larger sets and Wurth are ~$10 each from what I saw. Wurth is a relative unknown in the US, Wiha is on Amazon with hundreds of reviews; why would anyone spend more $ for Wurth over Wiha today? Same with wrenches or sockets- the US is flooded with excellent Taiwanese tools from brands that are well known and have had an established presence here for years. Wurth is a mystery to the masses. Their XL DBE wrenches do look nice, but there are plenty of other choices, like Genius and Capri, available on Amazon with lots of excellent reviews at a similar, or lower, price.

I'm sure their stuff is very good quality, but if they actually want to break into the US market selling the same stuff as everyone else, they need to adjust pricing, find some dealers, and do something to be seen.

 

[Steel_Rain]

But the problem is that Wurth's normal prices aren't very competitive

they need to adjust pricing, find some dealers, and do something to be seen.

100% on point with this.

I would never consider them at the “regular” pricing. The holiday pricing is a good deal. They could charge 10% over that regularly and get people interested.

Again, they aren’t rebranding junk, these are above mid-tier tool quality. They need better pricing and better brand marketing, and it could work.

 

[Fedwrench]

I've ordered a few things on sale during the holidays for the last few years from Wurth. I think their long pattern zero offset boxed end wrenches are probably the best deal followed by their 1/4 drive spinner handle with the female square drive on top of the handle. They also had a great looking anti fatigue mat this year for around $10 that I forgot about. Wurth had a no frills, plain Jane pocketknife this year that made a great tool box addition.
Wurth also had some sealed (nonserviceable) round read ratchets with offset handles that look different from the ones in the universal socket sets pictured above that I like in 1/4 & 3/8 drive but, I digress.
I expected more in the way of tools from a world-renowned company like Wurth. I definitely expected a better website with tool specifications and more info on each item. However, i remembered that Wurth is known mostly for a wide range or chemicals, hardware, and other consumables. It's as if the tools were an afterthought. I don't think we'll see Wurth branded tools from anyone else than from a Wurth distributor or online during a sale. In some aspects Wurth reminds me of Sonic tools when they first began a presence in the United States. No one bought their tools unless they were on sale and Sonic placed a good sized chunk of their inventory on sale during previous Black Friday as much of it was designed for vehicles not found in the USA. Great Stuff on closeout. Unfortunately, those sales dried up and except for the Obsessed Garage guy on You Tube, no one mentions Sonic much these days.

 

[Nobody-named-Olli]

(…) However, i remembered that Wurth is known mostly for a wide range or chemicals, hardware, and other consumables. (…)

A very important point.

Kind regards,
Olli