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Review on SAE 12 Point Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set - GEARWRENCH 9312, 13 Piece by Justin Fletcher

Revainrating 3 out of 5

A Long Way Short of Snap-on Quality

I bought a set of 16 of these metric wrenches on a Daily Deal special. $60 for 16 wrenches is OK (made in China).I've used / borrowed Snap-on tools from friends - different league to this GearWrench stuff.The GearWrench ratchet quality / feel varies from one wrench to the next with these, some stiff and/ or jerky, some very loose - an indicator of less than top quality IMO. There are visible toolmarks on the jaws of the open end, some dings and chips generally, and the quality of the chrome finish could be better.I have wrenches made by Craftsman (old) and Tekton (recent). The old craftsmen are definitely superior to GearWrench, and the Tekton have a much better finish. Can't speak to the Durability of Tekton or GearWrench yet, need a few years of use on them.Bottom line is that if Snap-on are rated as 5 for a benchmark, then I would score old Craftsman 4, Tekton 4, and these GearWrench 3.OK for the $, but don't expect anywhere near Snap-on.

Pros
  • The wrenches are labeled with clear markings for easy identification and selection
Cons
  • The wrenches may not have a non-slip grip for added safety